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Beware the Kiss

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Tayler Windquest is saved from a brutal attack by her neighbor and landlord Erica Kirsten-Laird, who also turns out to be her mother's former lover. Tayler becomes infatuated with Erica and finds herself drawn into a dangerous web because an evil witch named Raven Delaire has targeted Erica for death. When Tayler finds that her feelings for Erica are reciprocated, she must find the powers within herself to stop Raven and save the woman she loves. Acker's captivating tale is a full-throttle supernatural thriller (the first of a trilogy) that is as confounding for the reader as it is for Tayler. The elements of Raven's curse and her motivations are revealed as the story progresses, but they don't answer all the questions. And the book could do with a bit of editing (especially that Spanish!) to streamline the story and clarify details, but overall it is great entertainment.

This novel touches a little on the sci-fi and supernatural world. I'm not much of a fan, but "Beware the Kiss" was different. A web is woven between two women Erica and Taylor which can never happen because of the curse. There is passion bursting from their relationship which never comes to pass because of the consequences. I found myself unable to put this book down. Great, easy read!

This book has it all! Mystery, suspense, romance, intrigue. No matter what you generally like to read this is a must read for everyone. Don't be surprised if you can't put it down once you start! The best part is knowing that there are two more books in the series. I can't wait to see what Raven will do next and how the curse will appear in the next two books.

I hope we don't have to wait long for the next one!

Beware The Kiss is an excellent book! A book with twists and turns to keep the imagination going. I've read the first, can't wait for the second, and hurry with the third!

I couldn't put it down! What a fabulous and refreshing change from the things I read today. The combination of romance, mystery, the"curse", and absolute suspense left me wanting more. I can hardly wait until the others come out. I thought it was great to read a book that is set in a familiar place being from the twin cities area; that made it seem even more real. I totally loved watching the curse unfold and trying to figure it out in advance--of course it was so well done I wasn't able to figure it out ahead of time, making it even more intriguing. This is a must read book for every mystery, suspense, or romance novel reader. You will definitely want more when you're finished. I am half way through reading it for the second time. My hat is off to an author that can take such an imagination and articulate so well as this author has done. Keep it up and keep them coming.

I really enjoyed this book because it captures your attention from the first page. It is easy to read so you can read it anywhere or anytime even if you only have a few minutes. The characters are very believable, like someone you might meet and yet powerful but they are also vulnerable and ethical. You really feel their emotions.

There is intrigue, mystery and excitement and it is one book that is hard to put down. It leaves you wanting more so I cannot wait for part two of this trilogy.

Light a few candles, turn off all the lights and get ready to be spooked silly after reading Beware the Kiss by novelist J. Alex Acker. A paranormal mystery, Acker introduces characters guaranteed to scare the bejesus out of you!

Raven Delaire is a woman scorned, and as most scorned women go, quite unbalanced. Swearing vengeance on those who have caused her pain, she embarks on a journey filled with poetic curses that unveil, piece by piece, culminating during the midnight hour on all Hallow's Eve. Tayler Windquest is the practical journalist, happy with her world of facts and figures, a peaceful existence until someone tries to kill her! When a beautiful and reclusive neighbor saves Tayler, she finds she is drawn, not only to this mystery woman, but also into a web of treachery and sorcery where she must learn to trust newfound powers to destroy Raven -- before Raven destroys them all!

Beware the Kiss is the first part of a three book trilogy featuring this enchanting cast of characters. All we can say is "more, more, more!"

A mystery, a romp, and a peek into a deliciously devilish psyche ...Beware the Kiss is all of this wrapped in a good, old fashioned love story, as well. A perfect read for a long weekend. It left me both satisfied with the conclusion and craving more.

Don't pick up this book late at night if you have to get up early the next morning, because you won't be able to put it down until you finish it. I read it all in one sitting!! The book is full of intrigue and suspense with a twist. I can hardly wait for the second book of the trilogy to come out! J. Alex Acker has combined suspense, intrigue, sci/fi fantasy, love story, and mystery all in one novel. Read it soon!!

From the second I picked up Beware the Kiss, I couldn't put the book down...in fact in took me only two nights to finish it. The characters in the story are so real and their experiences added a touch of mystery and suspense to my everyday life! Throughout the entire book the story plays through your head as you envision the characters, each who are described in much detail in the book. The suspense kept me reading and the ending made me want more. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick read and a wonderful story. I can't wait for the next book in the triology to be released!