Dark Mist: The Hidden Series by LaVerne Thompson and Tenaj
Publisher: RP World Group, LLC
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (68 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by VerbenaFor over a thousand years, Deacon has led his vampire brethren to live in peace amongst humans. But that was before he entered the dreams of the beautiful Rose, hungering desperately for that which he could not claim because the very laws he had set forbade it. Laws that meant certain death for the Hydden should they be broken…laws that Deacon himself might just shatter for one human. But he hungered for her blood and someone knew it.
Could he take what he desired most while still protecting himself from those who sought to destroy him? Or will Rose mourn the promise of an eternal forever if Deacon brings about his own demise?
Church going vampires who don’t drink blood…human blood, anyhow. That’s what you’ll find between the pages of Dark Mist by LaVerne Thompson and Tenaj.
Deacon is not your typical brooding vampire who sits around and pines for his lost humanity whilst loathing his bloodlust. While he certainly craves human blood, he’s forbidden all vampires from drinking it. Long ago, vampires were out of control, killing humans at will and endangering their own future. He put a stop to it by banning drinking from the vein. Even though there’s been times when younger vamps have threatened his rule or challenged his decree, Deacon governs with an iron fist and doesn’t think twice about eliminating any vampires who jeopardize the safety of their kind or humans.
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Rose is a young girl who has proven herself with hard work and dedication. Her advancement at Hydden Enterprises—HE for short—was something she’d strived for. She’d lost her parents at a young age, but was graced with good stepparents who instilled a strong work ethic in her. Their encouragement and love was a blessing. She’s ready to make them proud by stepping into her new role at HE, and showing the big wigs there what a little orphan girl is capable of.
Despite her excitement and anticipation at starting a new life in a new city at a growing company, she has a few moments of hesitation. For the last few months, she’s experienced strange dreams about a man who seems too perfect to be real, dreams that leave her yearning for his touch and more. She doesn’t understand why these dreams feel so real, or why these fantasies have affected her so much. But the sight of her friend quickly dispels her unease. Krystal welcomes her into her home and soon the two pick up where they’d left off….giggling over beers and discussing everything from house renovations to battery operated boyfriends.
I have to admit, the initial thing that grabbed me about this book was the male character’s name—Deacon. It’s a rare name that I’m rather partial to because I have a son named Deacon. So when I saw this, I of course had to read it. The fact that it was about vampires made it even more tempting as I love almost anything supernatural.
The storyline itself proved interesting—I’ve never considered vampires hiding their true natures behind the façade of a church—but if you’re expecting a lot of excitement or danger, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. This was more of a “get to know you” kind of story that spans about two days’ time. The main characters, Rose and Deacon, are really just laying the groundwork for what appears to be future installments in this line. There’s plenty of hot, descriptive sex, but also a little bit of background info about both of them, which helped me get a feel for their characters.
One thing that made reading difficult was the excessive use of commas. I found myself having to reread things to figure out what the author was trying to say. Many of them were simply unnecessary. Some minor word errors and point-of-view violations also distracted me, but not as much as the commas. I think with some more editing, this could have been a much easier read.
The ending left me hanging with some major happenings occurring in the last few paragraphs, but I expect it’s a lead up to future stories. I honestly feel that this story could have easily continued as it was just starting to really get interesting when it ended. This seemed more fitting of a saga or soap opera with new installments coming at frequent intervals as opposed to stand-alone book. Hopefully the authors won’t leave their readers hanging for too long.
Vampires with a new twist…it surely got me thinking. I’m always game for a story with sexy supernaturals and intelligent women. With such a blunt ending, I’ll likely be wondering what happens next for a while to come. And if Ms. Thompson or Tenaj need any name suggestions for future sexy vamps, I also have a Jacob, Jared, and Joshua they are welcome to borrow. *wink*
