JACOB

Author: Jacquelyn Frank ISBN: 0821780654 12/2006 PARANORMAL Publisher: KENSINGTON/ZEBRA

For 700 Years, He Has Resisted Temptation. But Not Tonight… Jacob knows the excuses his people give when the madness overtakes them and they fall prey to their lust for humans. He’s heard every one and still brought the trespassers to justice. Immune to forbidden desires, uncontrollable hungers, or the curse of the moon, his control is total…until the moment he sees Isabella on a shadowy New York City street. Saving her life wasn’t in his plans. Nor were the overwhelming feelings she arouses in him. But the moment he holds her in his arms and feels the soft explosion of her body against his, everything changes. Their attraction is undeniable, volatile, and completely against the law. Suddenly everything Jacob has ever believed is inflamed by the heat of desire… Bring on the night.

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

What sets JACOB apart from most of the paranormals running around out there is the unique theory that humans practicing magic by summoning demons is what makes those demons mean and nasty. When left to their own devices, demons closely resemble humans and are gifted with powers of the earth and elements. I find that theory to be very cool, and that is definitely what draws me to this new line of books about The Nightwalkers.

Not only is the main plot enjoyable, but so are the characters, especially the mysterious healer, Gideon, and the librarian-turned-Enforcer heroine, Isabella. And I certainly cannot forget Jacob, since he isn't too shabby either. Man, can he make me envision his sexy demon side!

Though I can spot similar themes to Christine Feehan's Dark series in JACOB, I still really find it to be quite a fresh and intriguing read.

Shannon Johnson