TWILIGHT'S KISS

Author: Marly Mathews ISBN: 1601540078 2/2007 CONTEMPORARY Publisher: WILD ROSE PRESS

Born of Fey Royalty, Princess Bridget Sinclair is a romance novelist by day. By night, she's known as A Huntress of Hell. Sean Sutherland is a man doomed for eternity. His inner turmoil eats away at him every day. Living the life of a vampire certainly does not sit well for him. Yet, his salvation looms on the horizon, as long as his savior does not slay him instead of freeing him from his curse. His salvation comes in the form of Bridget Sinclair. Bridget's faerie magic and light will bring the dawn back into Sean's world, banishing the dark and restoring his soul.

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

Lord Sean Sutherland is a man that has been cursed into a miserable existence. He fights with the demon of bloodlust as he tries to protect his people from the vampires that circle ever nearer. His only hope is the prophecy of a woman that will come to be his salvation. When he sees Bridget, he believes his salvation is near.

Bridget Sinclair is a fairy princess and romance novelist, and when it comes to battling vampires she is known as a Huntress of Hell. She has been sent to Sean's village because of a message informing her of the increase in vampire activity. Her job is to destroy all vampires, so when she meets Sean, she knows before she leaves the village she must destroy him as well. This becomes harder the longer she is around him. Her attraction to him grows frustrating as she realizes that there can be no future for a vampire and someone like her.

Fairy magic and vampire lore combine to make TWILIGHT'S KISS, by Marly Mathews, a fascinating and exciting paranormal romance that I found totally enthralling. The emotions are strong as two compelling characters find themselves drawn together by destiny. A woman known as a Huntress of Hell—a fairy vampire hunter—fights her attraction for a vampire that only wants to be freed from his curse.

Fairy Princess and Huntress of Hell, Bridget is a fascinating character with amazing magic and skills. Mild mannered romance novelist by day and strong vampire hunter at night, she is responsible for a lot of the wonderful and exciting action that occurs throughout the story. Her attraction to Sean leads to frustration as she finds herself wanting to give in to the draw between them. At times, she made me angry as she denied her feelings, but her internal battle also made me feel sad for her.

Sean is the gallant hero fighting for his very soul. Handsome, strong, protector of the innocent, he is the man that has everyone wanting him to find his salvation. The fear that at any minute he may snap and give in to his vampire instincts or take the life of someone close to him, adds an edgy tension to the story. His arrogant ways and the way he expects people to follow his orders give the story a feeling of a different era, alluding to the time he began his tortured existence. I quickly become attached to this character, as he fought so hard against his instincts and as he continued to hope that his salvation would come.

A fascinating tale, TWILIGHT'S KISS is a wonderful romance that captivates as it spins its magical tale of love and destiny. Exciting vampire staking action and many surprises makes TWILIGHT'S KISS a book you can't put down. It also makes it easy to recommend this book to everyone that enjoys passion and excitement.

Anita Hartsell