Hunger Undone
by J.A. Saare
e-Book
Publisher: Amira Press
Available: Oct. 1, 2010
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Three months ago, jaguar shifter Marshall Mackenzie met his mate. Sultry witch Mira Jones is beautiful, smart, and everything he wants — there is just one problem. Their introduction was orchestrated by his employer, which meant Marshall was forced to break Mira’s trust in order to uncover the secrets of a magical coven responsible for killing innocents. Mira fled from him when she learned the truth — both angry and afraid — but Marshall’s determined to teach the alluring female that while she can run from the hunger that now consumes her, she can never hide.
Reviewed by: Sophia (FV)
Quick Rundown: Mira Jones is a witch and on the run. She has taken a job as a stripper when sexy Marshall Mackenzie finally catches up with her and they have some unfinished business between them. Mira is Marshall’s mate but when Marshall was forced to betray Mira in the interest of justice Mira hit the road before she had the full story. Marshall is ready to claim his mate and make things right between them.
First impression: I felt as though I was arriving to a movie a little late but was able to catch on and get with the program with no trouble at all. I settled right in and enjoyed.
The Hero: A Texas cowboy jaguar shifter? Very sexy and very alpha. Do they have jaguars in Texas? I don’t know but I like cowboys and I loved Marshall.
The Heroine: A witch on the run who is determined to avoid the hand that fate dealt her. Not only is she avoiding Marshall but she’s got a badass warlock on her tail.
What worked: Although this was a short story it felt fairly well rounded and had a nice conclusion. I could feel Marshall’s need to claim his mate and make things right between them. He was forceful yet a gentleman, and I really like that, it’s very sexy. Of course I wanted more story, but that’s just a sign that I liked it.
What didn’t work: At times the sex scene was a little too descriptive for me. Although it was erotic, it felt like too much and sometimes I’d rather imagine certain things rather than read them. Here is an example:
She could feel the hot gush of wetness that signaled her release and was too swept up in the moment to be embarrassed of the loud slurps that accompanied it.
Final conclusion: A short story that packs a very sexy punch. If you’re looking for a very quick read that will warm you up in a hurry, grab this one, I think you’ll enjoy.
Favorite Quote:
But I can promise you that the only big gun you’ll meet tonight”—he yanked her close, wrapped an arm around her waist, and pulled her against him, until they were hip to hip and she could feel the hard outline of his notable erection—“will be this one right here, darlin’.”
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Purchase Link: Amira Press
J.A. Saare would like to give away an ebook copy of Hunger Undone and an ebook copy of A Kiss Before Dying. Just leave a comment on this review and please indicate which book you’d like to win. Open to all. Open until Oct. 20, winner announced soon after.
About Sophia (FV)
What a great giveaway! I love J.A. Saare's books!
My first choice is Hunger Undone, but A Kiss Before Dying would be great to win too.
lucybeugelingramos@gmail.com
I've enjoyed J.A. Saare's works and look forward in reading more of them.
If chosen, I would like Hunger Undone, please.
Thanks,
Tracey D
booklover0226 at gmail dot com
What a great giveaway!!! Would love to read both but as I have to choose one, then I'll pick A Kiss Before Dying.
tibiux at yahoo dot com dot br
Great review, I understand about the bedroom scenes. I've read a few books where the scenes sound too calculated. Neverless, these books sound amazing and this is a new author for me and I'm dying to read both these books. I don't know if I can choose one, I want them both
Can I ask if I win if I can just be surprised LOL If I have to pick, I would love to read A Kiss Before Dying
June111@att.net
Hunger Undone, please! I liked your review, and I think the way you incoporate the quoted text gives a good enough impression to make a decision about whether I might enjoy the book.
PolarisGreen[at]gmail[dot]com
I love these short and sweet reviews – very succinct and it perfectly sums up your opinion. Both books sound good, but I think I'd choose A Kiss Before Dying.
jen at delux dot com
I love Jaime's stories…I would love to win a copy of a Kiss Before Dying…
ctrim at wi dot rr dot com
I enjoyed the review.
I prefer a bit less info in the bedroom scenes.
Would love to have a Kiss Before Dying.
kissinoak at frontier dot com
I don't know if there are still Jags in Texas, but there were.
And really, anything having to do with Texas, and cowboys and shifters and witches is pure win in my book!
But I just have one question, What kind of animal makes loud slurp noises? <– *be's a lame joke teller*
Thanks for the giveaway. Sounds like a fun read!
Great giveaway and review. I would like to win both books. They sound really good. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com
I would love to read either of her books I love her stuff but reading your review which was a cool breakdown makes me want to read that one.
usignolc(at)yahooDOTcom
I would love to read hunger undone!
couponhuntingchik at gmail dot com
Great review.This sounds like something I'd like to read.
Please enter me in the giveaway for Hunger Undone.
elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net
Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to win A Kiss Before Dying.
tabbylewis(at)hotmail.com
Great review. This one sounds good, so please enter me for Hunger Undone.
marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)com
Both books sound really good but I would love to win Hunger Undone. Thanks for the contest.
sstrode@scrtc.com
Good balanced review. I'd love a chance to win either book. Thanks!
I would love either book.
Thanks for the giveaway!
spettolij AT gmail DOT com
Great Giveaway
I'd like Hunger Undone
raluk.93@gmail.com
I'd like Hunger Undone. Great review and giveaway.
Thanks
smccar1 at hotmail dot com
What a great giveaway I would love to read hunger undone. Great review thank you for the chance!
tishajean@charter.net
Wow, I want both but I think A kiss before dying sounds the best!
Thanks
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