Book Title: Secrets and Lies
Author: Amanda Young
Publisher: Loose Id
Publisher URL: http://www.loose-id.com/
ISBN: 978-1-59632-706-1
Genre: LGBT Vampire Paranormal
Nymph Rating: 4 Nymphs
Literary Nymph Reviewer: Mystical Nymph
Teague Johnson and his older brother Cadge are likely the last two remaining members of their ancient vampire race, the Daywalkers. Living under the cloak of forged documents and histories, they survive by hiding in plain sight, living among humans as owner/operators of an elite sex club, the Oasis. Their club plays host to a number of creatures, including the Nightwalkers, the mutant and deadly vampire race created by the union of a Daywalker and a human. These are the vampires allergic to the sun and who need vast amounts of human blood to survive. It’s these same vampires who brought about the near extinction of Cadge and Teague’s people, including their parents.
Teague is a loner, a man who doesn’t get close to anyone aside from his brother and that includes the men he takes as casual lovers. He doesn’t do cuddling, kissing or getting to know his one-night-stands outside of their brief intimate encounters. Teague doesn’t need anyone who could stick their noses in his business or to discover his secrets. All that changes when he gets sexually involved with young club attendee, Kyle Drake. Teague can’t get enough of Kyle, and looks forward to their weekly trysts…that is until Kyle unexpectedly disappears from his life.
A brutal death in the club by a rogue Nightwalker thrusts Teague and his brother into a dangerous position, threatening not only their livelihood, but their very existence. Then Teague finds his lover is missing, and it’s up to him to save Kyle from a ruthless killer before it’s too late.
Secrets and Lies is another intriguing and well-written paranormal story by talented Ms. Young. On the surface, it appears to be a typical vampire tale, and then she adds in the twist of their ‘real’ origin, giving her story a unique spin I’ve never read before. Teague is an intense, sexy and interesting man, long used to depending on no one but his brother. I loved the description of Teague’s unrest and confusion of his feelings for Kyle and his almost overwhelming desire to protect him. These two lovers make a good counterpoint to each other and they’re obviously perfect for each other, even as Teague struggles not to admit his feelings for Kyle. Together they are passionate, sexy and erotic.
The secondary characters are few; mainly brother Cadge and old friend Red, but they play important roles in this fast-pace vampire tale. Cadge is withdrawn and angry since the death of his lover five years before and Red seems to be the only person able to reach past his grief. Their relationship was never explained and would make a great next book if this is going to be a series.
Author: Amanda Young
Publisher: Loose Id
Publisher URL: http://www.loose-id.com/
ISBN: 978-1-59632-706-1
Genre: LGBT Vampire Paranormal
Nymph Rating: 4 Nymphs
Literary Nymph Reviewer: Mystical Nymph
Teague Johnson and his older brother Cadge are likely the last two remaining members of their ancient vampire race, the Daywalkers. Living under the cloak of forged documents and histories, they survive by hiding in plain sight, living among humans as owner/operators of an elite sex club, the Oasis. Their club plays host to a number of creatures, including the Nightwalkers, the mutant and deadly vampire race created by the union of a Daywalker and a human. These are the vampires allergic to the sun and who need vast amounts of human blood to survive. It’s these same vampires who brought about the near extinction of Cadge and Teague’s people, including their parents.
Teague is a loner, a man who doesn’t get close to anyone aside from his brother and that includes the men he takes as casual lovers. He doesn’t do cuddling, kissing or getting to know his one-night-stands outside of their brief intimate encounters. Teague doesn’t need anyone who could stick their noses in his business or to discover his secrets. All that changes when he gets sexually involved with young club attendee, Kyle Drake. Teague can’t get enough of Kyle, and looks forward to their weekly trysts…that is until Kyle unexpectedly disappears from his life.
A brutal death in the club by a rogue Nightwalker thrusts Teague and his brother into a dangerous position, threatening not only their livelihood, but their very existence. Then Teague finds his lover is missing, and it’s up to him to save Kyle from a ruthless killer before it’s too late.
Secrets and Lies is another intriguing and well-written paranormal story by talented Ms. Young. On the surface, it appears to be a typical vampire tale, and then she adds in the twist of their ‘real’ origin, giving her story a unique spin I’ve never read before. Teague is an intense, sexy and interesting man, long used to depending on no one but his brother. I loved the description of Teague’s unrest and confusion of his feelings for Kyle and his almost overwhelming desire to protect him. These two lovers make a good counterpoint to each other and they’re obviously perfect for each other, even as Teague struggles not to admit his feelings for Kyle. Together they are passionate, sexy and erotic.
The secondary characters are few; mainly brother Cadge and old friend Red, but they play important roles in this fast-pace vampire tale. Cadge is withdrawn and angry since the death of his lover five years before and Red seems to be the only person able to reach past his grief. Their relationship was never explained and would make a great next book if this is going to be a series.
No comments:
Post a Comment