Covet by J.R. Ward

This is the first book of Ms. Ward's new series, Fallen Angels. I really liked this book. It has some characters from the BDB series, Marie-Terese and Trez. The story is engaging and fast paced. This story is a great start to a series. The ending of the book left me wanting answers and I can't wait until the next book is out!

Synopsis (from back of book): Redemption isn't is a word Jim Heron knows much about- his specialty is revenge and to him, sin is all relative. But everything changes when he becomes a fallen angel and is charged with saving the souls of seven people from the seven deadly sins. And failure is not an option.

Vin diPietro has surrendered himself to his business-until fate intervenes in the form of tough-talking, Harley-riding, self-professed savior, and a woman who makes him questions his destiny. With an ancient evil ready to claim him, Vin has to work with a fallen angel not only to win his beloved over...but to redeem his very soul.

My thoughts: Jim is a good guy who can be bad. He has a mysterious past and even more mysterious friends. I can't wait to learn more about him in the next book. Vin is an intriguing character who has everything in life but yet he is very miserable. I loved that he evolved so beautifully in this book. It is very rare that I give a book a 5/5 but this one earned it!!

Lover Avenged, by J.R. Ward

This is Ms. Ward's 7th book from the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. After reading the 6th book, Lover Enshrined (Phury's story), and not really enjoying it, I was a little hesitant to read this book. But I have followed the series faithfully so I had to give this book a fair shot. J.R. Ward does not disappoint in this book! I rate it a 4/5.

First of all, this book was better than book 6 (thank god) and I would definitely recommend it to a friend. Rhev is a sympath vampire and not actually in the Brotherhood. Rhev is a bad bad boy. He manipulates emotions, owns the club Zero Sum, and is a notorious drug dealer/gangsta type guy. Ehlena is a vampire nurse who is dealing with family drama. This story has many different plot lines going at the same time. There were many things I liked and just one thing I did not like.

Likes: RHEV, enough said. Ehlena was like able and sweet but not spectacular. This book has drama, sex, suspense, romance and intricate plots- whats not to love? This story sets up nicely for John Mathew and Xhex's story which will be book 8- Lover Mine out April 2010. I was happy that in this book it was not all about Mr.X or Mr.O but more about Rhev and Ehlena.

Dislikes: I don't know why this bothers me, but I don't picture Rhev having a Mohawk at all. Actually as I am reading the story I picture Rhev as the actor Maurice Benard who plays Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital, except with lots of tattoos and amethyst eyes.