I have never been a speed reader, until Tiffany Ann gave me Anjal to read. Now I cannot put her books down! I have never enjoyed vampire romances due to the overdone spice and concentration about the character's bedroom life. This series is the opposite. It focuses on the story and plot over the romance in the background. I cannot tear myself away from this series until I've devoured every page.
Casablanca has to be my favorite out of the series so far. Lydia running from the pain in her past, while poor Samson had to stay strong and be there for her while she healed. I was in tears multiple times reading this one, (yes tears ugly crying over a vampire)
The things Samson says to Lydia sound so familiar to the things my husband has said to me, things he had to say to help pick me up after the years of trauma and hurt. The words Lydia and Samson exchange just pulled my heart out. I wanted to grab Lydia and give her a hug and cry with her for the horrible men in the world. Samson isn't one of those guys, he is the one to pick her up and help her find her pieces.
Having a partner who doesn't want to make you into their partner but wants to see you become your own power and stand beside you. That is what love is about, standing strong together and lifting each other when one stumbles, it is not about being everything for someone else it is about being there when they need you.
I cannot recommend Tiffany Ann's Hotel Lamia series enough! I already picked up Return to New Orleans because I have to know what happens next with the main plot. I love the characters! I love the writing! I love this story!