Darker Angels by M.L.N. Hanover

This is Book Two of The Black Sun's Daughter series. This book was a good read and I really enjoyed it. Although I still do not understand the Black Sun's Daughter reference. I think I liked this book almost as much as I did the first book in the series (see my other review). I like the writing style which is gritty and a little dark, kind of like Devon Monk's writing. I would definitely recommend this series to a friend.

Synopsis (from barnesandnoble.com):
In the battle between good and evil, there's no such thing as a fair fight.
When Jayné Heller's uncle Eric died, she inherited a fortune beyond all her expectations — and a dangerous mission in a world she never knew existed. Reining in demons and supernatural foes is a formidable task, but thankfully Jayné has vast resources and loyal allies to rely on. She'll need both to tackle a bodyswitching serial killer who's taken up residence in New Orleans, a city rich in voodoo lore and dark magic.
Working alongside Karen Black, a highly confident and enigmatic ex-FBI agent, Jayné races to track down the demon's next intended host. But the closer she gets, the more convinced she becomes that nothing in this beautiful, wounded city is exactly as it seems. When shocking secrets come to light, and jealousy and betrayal turn trusted friends into adversaries, Jayné will soon come face-to-face with an enemy that knows her all too well, and won't rest until it has destroyed everything she loves most....

My thoughts: I loved that Jayné did not have to constantly repeat to the other characters in this book how to correctly pronounce her name like she did in book 1. There was not as much love interest going on but there was a new twist in the romance department which I liked. Don't be confused though because this is not a romance book it is an action/mystery paranormal story. There where some surprising elements to the storyline that I did not see coming. I can't wait to see where this story is headed!!

Unclean Spirits (BK1 of The Black Sun's Daughter) by M.L.N. Hanover

I have never read any other books by M.L.N. Hanover but I definitely think this is an author to keep an eye out for. This book was so different than you usual paranormal romance. While there is romance this book actually has a story. I definitely recommend.

Synopsis (from barnesandnoble.com): In a world where magic walks and demons ride, you can't always play by the rules.
Jayné Heller thinks of herself as a realist, until she discovers reality isn't quite what she thought it was. When her uncle Eric is murdered, Jayné travels to Denver to settle his estate, only to learn that it's all hers — and vaster than she ever imagined. And along with properties across the world and an inexhaustible fortune, Eric left her a legacy of a different kind: his unfinished business with a cabal of wizards known as the Invisible College.
Led by the ruthless Randolph Coin, the Invisible College harnesses demon spirits for their own ends of power and domination. Jayné finds it difficult to believe magic and demons can even exist, let alone be responsible for the death of her uncle. But Coin sees Eric's heir as a threat to be eliminated by any means — magical or mundane — so Jayné had better start believing in something to save her own life.
Aided in her mission by a group of unlikely companions — Aubrey, Eric's devastatingly attractive assistant; Ex, a former Jesuit with a lethal agenda; Midian, a two-hundred-year-old man who claims to be under a curse from Randolph Coin himself; and Chogyi Jake, a self-styled Buddhist with mystical abilities — Jayné finds that her new reality is not only unexpected, but often unexplainable. And if she hopes to survive, she'll have to learn the new rules fast — or break them completely....

What I liked: That this book was a change of pace from your usual paranormal authors like Lora Leigh or Laurell K. Hamilton. The story is fast paced and different . That the story keeps you guessing and makes you want to know more about all of the characters. I would like the next book to feature more of Eric’s secrets. The cover is also very nice.

What I did not like: That I did not understand why the series is called The Black Sun’s Daughter. That made no sense to me what so ever. Also that everyone pronounces Jayné’s name wrong, but she will always mention that they did but will never correct them. That got old and redundant very fast.

All in all I am ready to see if the next story is as good. The next in the series Darker Angels will be out September 29, 2009.