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Dr Gray Davis is looking for a peaceful, sun-filled holiday on a remote island, but then she meets Beau Pickford. The attraction is immediate.
Unfortunately for them, Brody Douglas is also on holiday, and a stone carving he found by the river makes him sick—sick enough to kill him. But when he awakens, he’s not what he was before, and Gray and Beau find they have to fight for their lives and a way off the island.
Cover Artist: Natasha Snow
Editor: Cora Walker
Unfortunately for them, Brody Douglas is also on holiday, and a stone carving he found by the river makes him sick—sick enough to kill him. But when he awakens, he’s not what he was before, and Gray and Beau find they have to fight for their lives and a way off the island.
Cover Artist: Natasha Snow
Editor: Cora Walker
70 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 11, 2016
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Eden Darry
9 books21 followersEden Darry is a UK based author who has three novels published with Bold Strokes Books. Eden writes speculative fiction with a romantic arc, and her novels so far have featured a haunted house, an apocalypse and zombies. To find out more, follow the ‘Publications’ tab above.
Eden has recently moved out of London, having lived there her whole life, and is enjoying a change of scenery in Kent.
Eden has recently moved out of London, having lived there her whole life, and is enjoying a change of scenery in Kent.
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October 28, 2020
This is both the first work I've read by this author, and the first work I've read put out by NineStar Press (which I've known about for a year or more but hadn't tried until just now).
Gray Davis (sorry, Doctor Gray Davis) is a medical doctor who has spent her life working hard to get where she is now - a practicing doctor in line (she hopes) to be made a partner. She's, except for two relationships way back when, has mostly stayed away from relationships and the like, instead focusing all of her energy on work. A friend, whose name doesn't really matter, badgers Gray to finally take a break, to take a vacation. Reluctantly she agrees - and heads off to a LGBT themed retreat at an island in the Carribean.
Beau Pickford is a player, always has been, always plans to be - ever since . . . well, I didn't pick up exactly, but there was mention of a love lust towards a neighbor when she, Beau, was 10. She routinely goes on these lesbian retreats to have some fun. She has her eyes set on one specific woman who she pomptly sits next to on the plane heading towards the islands.
Brody Douglas is a player, the male kind, but he is also married and his much younger wife (of around 28) and he (who is around 53 or something like that) are also on this same plane that Gray and Beau are on - heading off on an aniversary vacation. He's feeling quite poorly, though, but he needs to go on this trip.
Gray meets and and interacts with Beau when Beau slumps into her on the plane, somewhat literally. Hitting her with her arm and leg while trying to sit in the tiny plane seat. Gray is both instantly attracted to and repulsed by Beau - attracted to the woman, repulsed by the 'obvious' player vibes coming off of her. They talk on the ride to the island.
Gray meet and interacts with Brody when he stumps hurriedly down the plane aisle, and darts into a bathroom. She hurried after him, she is a doctor after all. The plane, and this part is important to note, is still on the ground - they can still boot Brody from the plane. And the flight attendent did ask the doctor's oppinion . . . probably against her better judgement, she allows the man to continue on the flight.
And so - the plane arrives, 'everyone' heads off to a hotel (except for Brody and Celia - the wife - who head to a hospital). Gray and Brody mingle, visit one or two locations, mingle more; Brody continues to get worse. Gray visits him. Later, much later, screams erupt.
Did I mention yet that this is a zombie story? No? Well, this is a zombie story. Quite interesting mix of lesbian romance/horror/zombie story. I liked it well enough.
Of note: I mentioned the three, Brody, Gray, and Beau, because all three have their own point of views expressed in this story.
Rating: 3.93
January 16 2017
Gray Davis (sorry, Doctor Gray Davis) is a medical doctor who has spent her life working hard to get where she is now - a practicing doctor in line (she hopes) to be made a partner. She's, except for two relationships way back when, has mostly stayed away from relationships and the like, instead focusing all of her energy on work. A friend, whose name doesn't really matter, badgers Gray to finally take a break, to take a vacation. Reluctantly she agrees - and heads off to a LGBT themed retreat at an island in the Carribean.
Beau Pickford is a player, always has been, always plans to be - ever since . . . well, I didn't pick up exactly, but there was mention of a love lust towards a neighbor when she, Beau, was 10. She routinely goes on these lesbian retreats to have some fun. She has her eyes set on one specific woman who she pomptly sits next to on the plane heading towards the islands.
Brody Douglas is a player, the male kind, but he is also married and his much younger wife (of around 28) and he (who is around 53 or something like that) are also on this same plane that Gray and Beau are on - heading off on an aniversary vacation. He's feeling quite poorly, though, but he needs to go on this trip.
Gray meets and and interacts with Beau when Beau slumps into her on the plane, somewhat literally. Hitting her with her arm and leg while trying to sit in the tiny plane seat. Gray is both instantly attracted to and repulsed by Beau - attracted to the woman, repulsed by the 'obvious' player vibes coming off of her. They talk on the ride to the island.
Gray meet and interacts with Brody when he stumps hurriedly down the plane aisle, and darts into a bathroom. She hurried after him, she is a doctor after all. The plane, and this part is important to note, is still on the ground - they can still boot Brody from the plane. And the flight attendent did ask the doctor's oppinion . . . probably against her better judgement, she allows the man to continue on the flight.
And so - the plane arrives, 'everyone' heads off to a hotel (except for Brody and Celia - the wife - who head to a hospital). Gray and Brody mingle, visit one or two locations, mingle more; Brody continues to get worse. Gray visits him. Later, much later, screams erupt.
Did I mention yet that this is a zombie story? No? Well, this is a zombie story. Quite interesting mix of lesbian romance/horror/zombie story. I liked it well enough.
Of note: I mentioned the three, Brody, Gray, and Beau, because all three have their own point of views expressed in this story.
Rating: 3.93
January 16 2017
October 5, 2021
Dr Gray Davis and Beau Pickford are both holidaying to the same destination, separately and alone. The attraction between them is instantaneous and a holiday romance seems on the cards. Their attention becomes diverted from each other when a mysterious illness hospitalises one male staying in their resort and, when he returns, his sickness spreads to all others surrounding him.
I liked witnessing the sweet romance play out at the same rate as the increasingly horrifying elements were unfolding. It helped to keep the characters at the forefront of the sinister occurrences and I thought Eden Darry handled this dual focus well. This didn't become quite as eerie or suspenseful as I had anticipated but I had a fun time with the contents, regardless.
I liked witnessing the sweet romance play out at the same rate as the increasingly horrifying elements were unfolding. It helped to keep the characters at the forefront of the sinister occurrences and I thought Eden Darry handled this dual focus well. This didn't become quite as eerie or suspenseful as I had anticipated but I had a fun time with the contents, regardless.
October 25, 2017
4.5 stars
This story is told in third person and from both heroines point-of-views, and occasionally the reader is also privy to Brody Douglas’s POV and dilemma, something that worked extremely well for me.
Both leads are likable, and for a short story, well-developed. In summary, for me, this story was a bloody good romp. For a shortie, I found it far from lacking. There’s some gore, but nothing overwhelming, some spice, with the perfect amount of heat and page time.
The ending was satisfying and hinted at more to come. Whether that’s the case or not, the story works perfectly fine as a standalone.
This is the third book I’ve read by this author, Eden Darry, and she’s fast become an author high on my radar.
Copy generously provided by the publisher, NineStar Press, upon my request.
This story is told in third person and from both heroines point-of-views, and occasionally the reader is also privy to Brody Douglas’s POV and dilemma, something that worked extremely well for me.
Both leads are likable, and for a short story, well-developed. In summary, for me, this story was a bloody good romp. For a shortie, I found it far from lacking. There’s some gore, but nothing overwhelming, some spice, with the perfect amount of heat and page time.
The ending was satisfying and hinted at more to come. Whether that’s the case or not, the story works perfectly fine as a standalone.
This is the third book I’ve read by this author, Eden Darry, and she’s fast become an author high on my radar.
Copy generously provided by the publisher, NineStar Press, upon my request.
July 11, 2016
This book was amazing, I just couldn’t put it down. It was so full of action, I loved it.
Gray is taking some time off work and a remote island it’s the perfect place to get the peaceful environment she is looking for. Doesn’t hurt her plans that Beau, a beautiful and seductive woman, is looking for a summer fling, and Grey appeared to be the one she put her eyes on. But things began to be a little uncomfortable when Brody’s illness starts put everyone in danger.
It started nice, but as I kept reading it was getting better and better. I liked workaholic Gray who seemed unable to get herself some rest and how Beau manage to put down that hard cover and have some fun. Both characters were really nice, I liked Beau better, she was charming.
The story was told from the points of view of Gray, Beau and Brody, I liked the parts when he intervened, it was a little disconnected from Gray and Beau’s story but it was important for the plot, which was great. Near the half of the book everything stared to be so exciting, there was a lot of action and I just wasn’t able to put the book down, it was so good.
The relationship between Gray and Beau was nice, it was believable and it didn’t feel forced even under the circumstances they lived. I really enjoyed reading this book, I think it can be enjoy by readers who like action and paranormal stories.
*I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange of an honest review
Gray is taking some time off work and a remote island it’s the perfect place to get the peaceful environment she is looking for. Doesn’t hurt her plans that Beau, a beautiful and seductive woman, is looking for a summer fling, and Grey appeared to be the one she put her eyes on. But things began to be a little uncomfortable when Brody’s illness starts put everyone in danger.
It started nice, but as I kept reading it was getting better and better. I liked workaholic Gray who seemed unable to get herself some rest and how Beau manage to put down that hard cover and have some fun. Both characters were really nice, I liked Beau better, she was charming.
The story was told from the points of view of Gray, Beau and Brody, I liked the parts when he intervened, it was a little disconnected from Gray and Beau’s story but it was important for the plot, which was great. Near the half of the book everything stared to be so exciting, there was a lot of action and I just wasn’t able to put the book down, it was so good.
The relationship between Gray and Beau was nice, it was believable and it didn’t feel forced even under the circumstances they lived. I really enjoyed reading this book, I think it can be enjoy by readers who like action and paranormal stories.
*I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange of an honest review
June 25, 2018
This was an unusual take on the cops and docs theme in lesfic. The build up was slow and the action, once it breaks, was fast and furious. Gray and Beau are likable characters and constructed well enough to have some depth to them At first, the book is sweet and silly, with the characters teasing and flirting with one another, but then it shifts into an action story. It's a quick read, only 70 pages but packs a lot into it. This was the second book by Eden Darry that I've read and I'll be looking for more.
July 19, 2016
Great take on zombies using some Caribbean mythos, which isn't something I've read before so it was fresh to me. The ending was also great--my favorite style for a romantic horror.
At first I didn't like Beau, but she grew on me over time. Especially after I got to see things from her POV. Gray I didn't connect with at all, which I know is on me, but it hurt my enjoyment of the story. Loved Celia, who had a lot of characterization despite being a side character. The pacing started off slow and gentle, then ramped up and kept going--which was great. The romantic side was sweet and sexy, and perfectly believable. (I keep expecting over the top declarations of love in short romantic fiction, but thankfully that wasn't the case here. This was definitely a meet-cute against a horrific, flesh-eating backdrop! The beginning of a relationship :) )
My main issue was that I didn't get drawn deeply into the characters, which is something I prefer as a reader. Also most of the peripheral characters felt like cardboard cutouts, not people, but I don't see that as a "deal breaker" given the genre and scope of the book.
This was a light, compelling read--definitely take a look if you like atypical zombies and romantic horror with a strong HFN.
At first I didn't like Beau, but she grew on me over time. Especially after I got to see things from her POV. Gray I didn't connect with at all, which I know is on me, but it hurt my enjoyment of the story. Loved Celia, who had a lot of characterization despite being a side character. The pacing started off slow and gentle, then ramped up and kept going--which was great. The romantic side was sweet and sexy, and perfectly believable. (I keep expecting over the top declarations of love in short romantic fiction, but thankfully that wasn't the case here. This was definitely a meet-cute against a horrific, flesh-eating backdrop! The beginning of a relationship :) )
My main issue was that I didn't get drawn deeply into the characters, which is something I prefer as a reader. Also most of the peripheral characters felt like cardboard cutouts, not people, but I don't see that as a "deal breaker" given the genre and scope of the book.
This was a light, compelling read--definitely take a look if you like atypical zombies and romantic horror with a strong HFN.
October 20, 2016
3 Hearts
Of course there would be an outbreak of some creepy zombie disease while Dr Gray Davis was having her first holiday in forever. Because life sucks like that.
Lucky for Gray, sexy, flirty, Beau is also on the island, so there’s something to look forward to.
I am always on the fence about zombie themes. Sometimes I love them, sometimes I hate them. I’m a horror fiend, but I really didn’t like The Walking Dead. On the other hand, I did love World War Z. I can’t decide why (it wasn’t Brad Pitt, promise).
Regardless of my fickle nature regarding “Outbreak” style stories, I did like this. I liked the supernatural element of the stone carving. I liked the sweetness of Beau and Gray together before all hell broke loose. I like the description of the Biters and their behaviour, how quickly the disease spread, and the way I was shown the horror of creepy gnashing teeth and jerky movements. The writing was tight, and well done. The plot didn’t stray. For a shorty this was quality.
Both characters were believable, and I liked the way their relationship developed into something more, with the suggestion of a future.
I would recommend this to fellow horror readers who enjoy zombies, and lesbian almost-romance.
A copy was provided in exchange for a review
Of course there would be an outbreak of some creepy zombie disease while Dr Gray Davis was having her first holiday in forever. Because life sucks like that.
Lucky for Gray, sexy, flirty, Beau is also on the island, so there’s something to look forward to.
I am always on the fence about zombie themes. Sometimes I love them, sometimes I hate them. I’m a horror fiend, but I really didn’t like The Walking Dead. On the other hand, I did love World War Z. I can’t decide why (it wasn’t Brad Pitt, promise).
Regardless of my fickle nature regarding “Outbreak” style stories, I did like this. I liked the supernatural element of the stone carving. I liked the sweetness of Beau and Gray together before all hell broke loose. I like the description of the Biters and their behaviour, how quickly the disease spread, and the way I was shown the horror of creepy gnashing teeth and jerky movements. The writing was tight, and well done. The plot didn’t stray. For a shorty this was quality.
Both characters were believable, and I liked the way their relationship developed into something more, with the suggestion of a future.
I would recommend this to fellow horror readers who enjoy zombies, and lesbian almost-romance.
A copy was provided in exchange for a review
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July 15, 2016This was delightfully creepy.
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