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Nightcreature #7.5
Voodoo Moon
First released in the No Rest for the Witches anthology, delight in this magical, sexy short story from bestselling author Lori Handeland. Available for the first time ever as a stand alone ebook.
FBI Agent Dana Duran is sent to Devil's Fork, Louisiana to hunt a supernatural serial killer. At the top of the list of suspects is Julian Portier. Little did she know that voodoo could be so viciously sexy…
FBI Agent Dana Duran is sent to Devil's Fork, Louisiana to hunt a supernatural serial killer. At the top of the list of suspects is Julian Portier. Little did she know that voodoo could be so viciously sexy…
86 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 7, 2014
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About the author
Lori Handeland
123 books1,347 followersLori Handeland is a five-time nominee and two-time winner of the prestigious RITA Award from Romance Writers of America, as well as the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over sixty novels spanning the genres of paranormal romance, urban fantasy, contemporary romance, historical romance and historical fantasy.
After a quarter-century of success and accolades, she began a new chapter in her career with her women’s fiction debut, Just Once (Severn House, January 2019), which received a coveted, starred review from Library Journal and was optioned as a feature film by Catalyst Global Media.
Lori lives in Southern Wisconsin with her husband of over thirty-five years. In between writing and reading, she enjoys long walks with their rescue mutt, Arnold, and visits from her two grown sons, awesome daughter-in-law and perfectly adorable grandchildren.
After a quarter-century of success and accolades, she began a new chapter in her career with her women’s fiction debut, Just Once (Severn House, January 2019), which received a coveted, starred review from Library Journal and was optioned as a feature film by Catalyst Global Media.
Lori lives in Southern Wisconsin with her husband of over thirty-five years. In between writing and reading, she enjoys long walks with their rescue mutt, Arnold, and visits from her two grown sons, awesome daughter-in-law and perfectly adorable grandchildren.
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September 5, 2022
Special Agent Dana Duran is as skeptical as you get. So when she arrives in Devil’s Fork, LA and realizes that people are dying from voodoo dolls, she has no idea where to start. Except perhaps with local voodoo practitioner Julian Portier. He is broody and powerful and the only one capable of making Dana believe in the supernatural going on around her. This is a deviation from the usual werewolf stuff we usually get in this series, but it fits more with the theme of the anthology of witches. The H/h were interesting and had chemistry and they got together pretty quickly, as must happen in a novella. But the pacing was good, the connection between them was believable and it was good. The only thing, in retrospect, that I struggle with is how quickly and easily Dana dropped the skepticism, but in the story itself, it happened quite seamlessly and didn’t bother me at all.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 5, 2019
I am reading most of the full Night Creatures book series in order. This is my first novella in the series. I prefer the ones that happen in New Orleans or involve more than straight up werewolves. I like the Voodoo magic and curses and myth building. For this reason, I bought Voodoo Moon based on the title. I found the question, “What is the opposite of blood?” intriguing but felt like the author really rushed things in this romance. They are all rushed but this one happened in a day or two I think.
I’m not sorry I read it but I also wouldn’t recommend it unless one is an avid fan of Handeland’s other paranormal writing.
I’m not sorry I read it but I also wouldn’t recommend it unless one is an avid fan of Handeland’s other paranormal writing.
June 1, 2017
No chemistry between the characters, and the way they fixed the problem was ridiculous. I've not read any of the author's other works, but this one really didn't do it for me.
October 21, 2023
Probably interesting if you follow the Night Creature series but pretty dull otherwise.
September 26, 2024
Forced and awful.
April 16, 2015
This short story is 7.5 of the ‘Nightcreatures’ series. It takes place in the tiny backwoods town of Devil’s Fork, Georgia which is NE of New Orleans where the previous books took place. Both Edward and Cassandra are mentioned or show up thus linking the stories.
In this FBI agent Dana Duran is sent to investigate a series of ‘Voodoo Doll’ murders and the suspect at the top-of-her-list is the owner of the new Voodoo shop in town: Julian Portier.
Dana seemed oblivious and inexperienced. She kept having to check in on what to do next. I’m surprised Edward wants her. And Julian seemed just too obviously spooky and depressing. You knew from the start that he was involved and the chemistry between the two was flat. Miss Henson and her B&B were more interesting. There was so much time was put into her, I expected more involvement in the story. I like the ME and the sheriff also.
Quick Thoughts: 1)Edward has enough helpers for the series, let’s have some of the regulars save the day for the lovers. Afterall, you can’t have everybody that finds out about the ‘monsters’ join up.
2)I think I like Julian’s shop better than Cassandra’s especially the backyard.
Fave Scenes: meeting the sheriff and Portier’s garden.
In this FBI agent Dana Duran is sent to investigate a series of ‘Voodoo Doll’ murders and the suspect at the top-of-her-list is the owner of the new Voodoo shop in town: Julian Portier.
Dana seemed oblivious and inexperienced. She kept having to check in on what to do next. I’m surprised Edward wants her. And Julian seemed just too obviously spooky and depressing. You knew from the start that he was involved and the chemistry between the two was flat. Miss Henson and her B&B were more interesting. There was so much time was put into her, I expected more involvement in the story. I like the ME and the sheriff also.
Quick Thoughts: 1)Edward has enough helpers for the series, let’s have some of the regulars save the day for the lovers. Afterall, you can’t have everybody that finds out about the ‘monsters’ join up.
2)I think I like Julian’s shop better than Cassandra’s especially the backyard.
Fave Scenes: meeting the sheriff and Portier’s garden.
April 11, 2015
Novella that was originally released in the anthology, No Rest for the Witches, has Special Agent Dana Duran sent to Devil’s Fork, LA when the town needs help with a serial killer. From the Nightcreatures series, part of the fun of this story is that just-the-facts Dana doesn’t believe in magic or the supernatural. Yet her first night there what she sees and investigates defies logic and she turns to Julian, the owner of a Voodoo shop for answers.
I like the fact that I didn’t have to get the entire anthology to read this story, which is a new one for me. Dana’s thoughts at the beginning of the story as she’s driving into town are entertaining, as are her thoughts when around Julian. And we get a little history on Voodoo.
Edward Mandenauer does make an appearance, but not until after the threat is handled.
4.5 stars
I like the fact that I didn’t have to get the entire anthology to read this story, which is a new one for me. Dana’s thoughts at the beginning of the story as she’s driving into town are entertaining, as are her thoughts when around Julian. And we get a little history on Voodoo.
Edward Mandenauer does make an appearance, but not until after the threat is handled.
4.5 stars
August 22, 2015
As always a great read from Lori Handeland. What more can I say? Buy it and read it. I bought it without reading anything about it. That is how good her books are. So, I suggest you do the same. I don't like to give a running commentary on a book. I read the back of books of some authors or if I haven't read that author but the magic lies in you reading and loving it.
June 25, 2022
This is a short novella set in the same world as the Nightcreature novels. I didn’t like it as much as the other books. The premise was just a little out there for me, and I didn’t feel the connection between Dana and Julian. Maybe it was just a little too quick to really get into the story. It was just an okay read for me.
January 9, 2017
Handeland write books you WANT to read!
Always a great story! I like books that take me away from the everyday. Handeland delivers, each and every time! A top notch writer, with vivid tales you can visualise! A Wordsmith of the Finest Kind!
Always a great story! I like books that take me away from the everyday. Handeland delivers, each and every time! A top notch writer, with vivid tales you can visualise! A Wordsmith of the Finest Kind!
December 29, 2014
Short, sweet, sexy, and fun.
August 24, 2017
Pretty good little paranormal romantic suspense story. I did want more depth regarding Julian, but for a short piece, pretty damn good.
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