REVIEW: Pleasures Untold by Lisa Sanchez

 

Pleasures Untold by Lisa Sanchez
The Hanaford Park series
Publisher: Omnific Publishing

Pub Date: February 8, 2011 
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Reading Level: Adult
Paperback: 191 pages
ISBN: 1-936305-59-3

Summary:

Hell hath no fury like a witch done wrong. Pissed off and packing an arsenal of witchy mojo, Martha is on the warpath. Determined to avenge the murder of her mother and grandmother, her mission is simple: kill every vampire, demon and underworld bastard she comes across, because one of those hell beasts might be the monster that stole her childhood from her. But when a sexy Latin vamp literally falls from the sky, saving her from becoming an undead Happy Meal, she has no choice but to reassess everything she thinks she knows.

Xan is an anomaly --a vampire born, not turned. A powerful warlock who walks in daylight, Xan spends his days, and nights, watching over Martha, protecting her from Lucian, the blood-sucking monstrosity whose sole mission in death is to drain her dry. Undeniable attraction and the promise of pleasures untold draw the two lovers into a frustrating dance of one step forward, two steps back. When Lucian throws down a deadly ultimatum, Martha is forced to choose between relying on her own mystical woo woo to save the lives of her stolen friends or succumbing to the lure of dark, voodoo magic. Xan and Martha must work together to save those closest to her and put an end to Lucian's reign of terror before it's too late. (Summary from publisher’s website.)

 My Review:

We met Martha in Eve of Samhain as a secondary character. In Pleasures Untold she takes the forefront, and boy am I glad we get to know her better. This goth-dressing, vampire hunting witch has a lot going on and a major secret she’s guarding.

With the appearance of Xan, things start to get a bit complicated. The gorgeous Latin bartender saves her, but in the process reveals the fact that he’s a vampire, a very powerful vampire. There is much more than meets the eye to Xan, and Martha must battle her growing attraction towards him against her hatred of vampires. Could she really have a guardian vampire? Is there such thing as a good vampire?

As if this isn’t enough, there is a sudden rise in attacks in the area. Something big is on the rise, and it’s effecting everyone and will soon hit Martha very close to home.

Martha and Xan are wonderful main characters to follow and their chemistry is, well it’s just hot! Martha’s roommate Jessica plays a large part again in this novel, and there’s a new addition named Taylor. The two girls add in a lot of comedic touches along with a sense of normalcy every now and then to the chaotic supernatural world.

Pleasures Untold was a fast read, with characters that I’ve grown to love and hope to learn more about. There are times that some of the symbolism, metaphors, and language detracted from the story, yet other times they are very entertaining. Overall a great adult read!

My Rating:

 

*Review copy provided by publisher for an honest review*

 

The Hanaford Park series:

1. Eve of Samhain
2. Pleasures Untold

 

Find Lisa Sanchez around the web:

Website I Blog I Twitter I Facebook I Goodreads I Eve of Samhain Website I EoS Facebook Page

 

For a chance to be one of two winners of ebooks both Eve of Samhain & Pleasures Untold, check out my stop on the Pleasures Untold Blog Tour + Giveaway.

REVIEW: Eve of Samhain by Lisa Sanchez

Eve of Samhain by Lisa Sanchez
The Hanaford Park series
Publisher: Omnific Publishing

Pub. Date: May 25, 2010
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Reading Level: Adult
Paperback: 216 pages
ISBN: 1-936305-20-8

Summary:

As a college senior and server at Hanaford Park's hottest nightclub, twenty-one year old Ryann Pierce's plan was simple: work hard, make lots of money, and avoid the ass-grabbers at all costs. What she never planned for was Quinn Donegan—the living, breathing advertisement for sinful behavior that waltzed into her life.

With an angelic face, a hard body and a butt-load of charm, Quinn had a way with the ladies—a lot of ladies. Cursed with a deadly, addictive touch, his trail of indiscretion blazed across five hundred years. Tired and jaded, Ryann is a shocking revelation Quinn didn't see coming.

Filled with desire, yet unable to touch one another, Ryann and Quinn embark on a daunting journey, battling frustrating physical limitations while exploring their new love. In a race against the clock, Ryann learns she must plead for Quinn's life before…the Eve of Samhain. Determined to end her lover's suffering, not even the danger dogging her every move can keep her from her mission. (Summary from publisher’s website.)

 My Review:

Eve of Samhain is the first novel in The Hanaford Park series by Lisa Sanchez. Ryann Pierce is your average college student, working her way through school and living in an apartment with her roommates. Then one day her world is rocked my the appearance of Quinn Donegan. The epitome of sex.

Quinn can have any woman he wants and with just a touch can make a girl weak in the knees. Women are his specialty and he’s spent centuries honing his skills. With his amazing touch there is a price though, and one that he might not be willing to pay this time.

Without being able to touch each other, can Ryann help save Quinn from his centuries old curse, or are they both doomed? Is it possible there’s another threat looming over them both too?

Ryann is a character that took me a bit of time to like. Though I really liked her strength towards the opposite sex, her lack of confidence in herself got rather irritating at times. I got most annoyed with her talking about the size of her butt way too often. Quinn had his jerk filled moments, but also could be a loveable and swoon-worthy guy. Then there’s Ryann’s roommates Jessica, her BFF, and the new scary gothic Martha. Both of them cracked me up.

I read this book all the way through without pause. It was a quick, fun read. While there were some metaphors that took me out of the story a bit a few times, overall the language used in it had me cracking up. The characters are all intriguing, and the setting makes you feel like it could be happening in any city around you.

My Rating:

 

*Review copy provided by publisher for an honest review*

 

The Hanaford Park series:

1. Eve of Samhain
2. Pleasures Untold

 

Find Lisa Sanchez around the web:

Website I Blog I Twitter I Facebook I Goodreads I Eve of Samhain Website I EoS Facebook Page

 

For a chance to be one of two winners of both Eve of Samhain & Pleasures Untold, check out my stop on the Pleasures Untold Blog Tour + Giveaway.

Pleasures Untold by Lisa Sanchez Blog Tour + Giveaway!

Today Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick is lucky enough to be a stop on the Pleasures Untold Blog Tour! Here’s a bit about the Hanaford Park Series by Lisa Sanchez:

As a college senior and server at Hanaford Park's hottest nightclub, twenty one year old Ryann Pierce's plan was simple: work hard, make lots of money, and avoid the ass-grabbers at all costs. What she never planned for was Quinn Donegan-- the living, breathing advertisement for sinful behavior that waltzed into her life.

With an angelic face, a hard body and a butt-load of charm, Quinn had a way with the ladies––a lot of ladies. Cursed with a deadly, addictive touch, his trail of indiscretion blazed across five hundred years. Tired and jaded, Ryann is a shocking revelation Quinn didn't see coming.

Filled with desire, yet unable to touch one another, Ryann and Quinn embark on a daunting journey, battling frustration physical limitations while exploring their new love. In a race against the clock, Ryann learns she must plead for Quinn's life before...the Eve of Samhain. Determined to end her lover's suffering, not even the danger dogging her every move can keep her from her mission.

 

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Hell hath no fury like a witch done wrong. Pissed off and packing an arsenal of witchy mojo, Martha is on the warpath. Determined to avenge the murder of her mother and grandmother, her mission is simple: kill every vampire, demon and underworld bastard she comes across, because one of those hell beasts might be the monster that stole her childhood from her. But when a sexy Latin vamp literally falls from the sky, saving her from becoming an undead Happy Meal, she has no choice but to reassess everything she thinks she knows.

Xan is an anomaly --a vampire born, not turned. A powerful warlock who walks in daylight, Xan spends his days, and nights, watching over Martha, protecting her from Lucian, the blood-sucking monstrosity whose sole mission in death is to drain her dry. Undeniable attraction and the promise of pleasures untold draw the two lovers into a frustrating dance of one step forward, two steps back. When Lucian throws down a deadly ultimatum, Martha is forced to choose between relying on her own mystical woo woo to save the lives of her stolen friends or succumbing to the lure of dark, voodoo magic. Xan and Martha must work together to save those closest to her and put an end to Lucian's reign of terror before it's too late.

 

Read my reviews for The Hanaford Park series:

1. Eve of Samhain
2. Pleasures Untold

 

Find Lisa Sanchez around the web:

Website I Blog I Twitter I Facebook I Goodreads I Eve of Samhain Website I EoS Facebook Page

 

 

 

*~Giveaway~*

Today, thanks to Lisa Sanchez & Micha Stone from Omnific Publishing, 2 people will get the chance to win ebooks of both Eve of Samhain & Pleasures Untold! Yes, you get both!

To enter, simply leave a comment with your email address & tell me what interests you about this series or what you like about the book trailer.

Contest open internationally, to those ages 18 & up. Enter by March 4th, 11:59pm EST.