SHE'S NO FAERIE PRINCESS

Author: Christine Warren ISBN: 0312347766 11/2006 PARANORMAL Publisher: ST. MARTIN'S PRESS

Queen Mab's niece, Fiona, has long been bored to tears by the intrigues of Court life. She'd prefer to cut loose at a punk club, knock back a few Thai beers, and hook up with a likely lad of similar interests. But when Fiona goes AWOL, she only gets as far as Manhattan's Inwood Park before a nasty demon nearly puts a permanent crimp in her plans—and a dark stranger sparks her desire... All work and no play make Tobias Walker one cranky werewolf. After six months of doing his part to keep the peace during the delicate negotiations between the Others and humankind, he'd like nothing more than a good night's sleep—preceded by an enthusiastic mating session. The alluring woman he rescues in the park might be the answer to his most lustful prayers, but only if they can both stay alive long enough to find out who wants her dead and why. Now, Fiona and Tobias must unravel a tangled web of treachery that spans branches of the Fae, Other, and mortal worlds, all the while falling into a dangerous attraction that could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship—or the end for them both...

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

Christine Warren is good! SHE'S NO FAERIE PRINCESS is the second book I have been asked to review by this talented lady, and let me tell you she doesn't disappoint! The dialogue is outrageous, funny, and clever. The characters are so engaging and well scripted, that I swear I see their facial expressions! And the plot, well, this is a paranormal romance so some creative leeway must be given, but it's as scary as it is delicious!

I checked out the Warren website and was surprised to see her described as an erotic author. No, not erotica, but erotic. I am telling you this because while the sex is hot, I don't want this book compared to the porn that is out there masquerading around as romance. I want readers to know that the sizzle can be there, but it doesn't have to be nasty and graphic. Warren walks that line beautifully and I thank her for it!

I am off to do some more research on one of my new favorite authors...

Shannon Johnson