Title: The Vampire's Fake Fiancee
Series: Nocturne Falls
Designation: Book Five of Series, Standalone Novel, NO Cliffhanger
Author: Kristen Painter
Reading Platform: Kindle Edition
My Rating: FIVE DIVINELY ENTERTAINING STARS*****
Wow! I absolutely love it! The Vampire's Fake Fiancee is the fifth release in the delightfully entertaining and superbly written Nocturne Falls Series by Kristen Painter, and it is absolutely delicious. The series is a paranormal romance based on all manner of supernatural beings who live and work among humans in a town named Nocturne Falls where it's Halloween every day of the year. And they celebrate it big time since it's the town's main source of income. How could you not love it with names like The Scream Shop, Hallowed Bean, Howlers, The Poison Apple, Illusions, Insomnia, Ever After, Mummy's Diner and The Black Rose D & B (*snicker* a Dead and Breakfast rather than a Bed and Breakfast *giggle*), and that's only a few of the establishments in this wonderful town Painter has created for us. And since this story takes place in January, the town just finished celebrating New Scare's Eve instead of New Year's Eve. (*snort*) This woman's talent and imagination are just off the charts! She's bloody brilliant! And did I mention it's located in Georgia. Oh yes, and I live in Georgia which makes me love it even more, not that I need another reason because there are plenty of reasons to love this book solely on its own merit. The story is exceptionally well crafted, well executed, well edited and well developed. The characters are engaging, endearing and outrageously, laugh-at-loud funny. It's sweet, cute, exciting, imaginative, humorous and romantic with just the right amount of danger, intrigue and suspense. And of course, it wouldn't be complete without a little dollop of angst. I first became hooked on Kristen Painter's work when I read The Vampire's Mail Order Bride which was the first release in the Nocturne Falls Series and the rest, as they say, is history. I was totally addicted for life! This is a standalone novel and I feel I must warn you, it does include a lovely happy ending. I don't want to give anything away but I will say that it does include vampires, valkyries, witches, werewolves, were-panthers, gargoyles, fae and all manner of creatures we all know and love, including an irresistibly cute kitten named Duncan and a very meddlesome vampiress grandmother. I also must caution you - it does contain a lovely, courageous but very shy heroine who just happens to be a librarian, chocolate lover and a valkyrie. Yep, a sword wielding, shield maiden valkyrie! Oh my Odin! It also includes a handsome, wealthy and very reclusive male vampire hero who already has one wife too many (kinda, sorta - technically, but they've been separated for 300 years) but is determined to never fall in love again. And last but not least, a very selfish, completely spoiled and totally evil, not-quite-wife, vampiress villain who returns to Nocturne Falls under the premise of wanting to reclaim her estranged husband and rekindle their...uh...non-existent relationship. Hmm....I do believe I smell a rat! So don't say I didn't warn you, because when the quiet, reserved Tessa Blythe comes to Nocturne Falls to apply for the position of Dean of Library Studies at Harmswood Academy, she proves to the brusque, stubborn Sebastian Effingham that first impressions can be quite deceiving. Sebastian soon learns you should never judge a book by its cover or by her sword. Let's just say that the little mouse has claws! Sparks fly, chocolate is served and Nocturne Falls may never be the same again. The very boring and uptight Sebastian never even knew what hit him! Oh my! Did I say I loved it? Well, I may have mentioned it, but just in case, I love it! I'm ready for Book Six in this enchanting series. Once you start reading this book, you simply cannot put it down. This book does NOT contain profanity nor explicit sex but it is just dreamy! I have been patiently waiting for Sebastian's story and Kristen did not disappoint! It was worth the wait! Now, Kristen Painter, it's time for Julian's story! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!!!
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There is nothing fake about this book, and leaves you hungry for more!!!
There is nothing fake about Kristen Painter's 5th installment "The Vampire's Fake Fiancee" of the Nocturne Falls series. Halloween is celebrated 24/7; 365 days a year. The way Kirsten's writes, I picture the town decorated by Tim Burton with the budget of Lord of the Rings/ Star Wars. Everything jumps off the page. Even the awesome covers. The red really makes a bite!Speaking of biting. I have been biting at the bit waiting for Sebastian's story. The guy is as hot and moody as "Angel," but seems to put himself in situations that backfire like "Spike." To make him seem desirable he tells his money grubbing "wife" he has a fake fiancee. and only has 24 hours to make things believable.Kristen has created a believable woman in Tessa Blythe, a quaint, quiet, VALKYRIE, LIBRARIAN. How is it believable? You have to read to find out, but for me I loved Tessa because fighting and wanting to change what she is, what she is considered to be, to who she WANTS to be is great. Everybody has been there at some point. She makes a tough woman to deal with the stubbornness of Sebastian. When they clash heads, sparks fly in more ways than one.One-two things that stand between the HEA is the 'wife' and a say that with grimace and the issues Tessa and Sebastian have. Hopefully the sparks wont get sucked out before they can ignite?I finished the book in one day. As always Kristen's book from The Comaree, Crescent, and now Nocturne series are page turners. Readers are never disappointed.
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