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Evolving Ecstasy: Almost Human (Volume 3)
 
 
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Melanie Nowak (Author)
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July 3, 2008
ALMOST HUMAN - the first trilogy - In this witty paranormal adventure/romance, each chapter alternates perspective between an elder vampire and a young human girl as they navigate the difficulties of addiction and desire; the perils of zombies and vampires; and struggles with abuse, morality and... college.

Volume 3: EVOLVING ECSTASY -
The relationship between Cain and Felicity has crested to a peak that leaves them unsure whether to step back for safety or jump into a future united in death.
Felicity is unlike any human Cain has known before. She treats him as an equal, a man worthy of friendship, respect and even… love. She embodies qualities of gentleness and loving trust that he has never found among his own kind. This makes her far more desirable to him than any creature of darkness could ever be. Is her trust in him only the foolishness of a young girl in love, unjustified?
Cain is all too conscious of the fact that the venom of his bite would give him a connection to her unequaled by any other and protect her from hostile vampires… but it would give him a measure of psychic control over her as well. He could make Felicity into a vampire, to accompany him in his quest to help others and abate his loneliness. But is his desire for companionship worth the loss of her life?


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"As the plot thickens, this wonderful story becomes even more enticing. The ending has surprise twists that might be painful to some, but overall is an uplifting, emotional read." --Gloria Lakritz - Senior Reviewer, Paranormal Romance Guild

"A rollercoaster ride of who I wanted with who, with a surprise ending I did not expect. I love how this author throws you curve balls that completely leave you hooked and wanting more."

--Missy Brown - Reviewer, ParaNormalRomance.com

About the Author

Melanie Nowak has always had a vivid imagination and a fascination for the paranormal. Acting and singing in theatrical productions throughout college and in church had always been a passion. However, upon conceiving the idea for the Almost Human series of books, she discovered a previously unknown passion for writing! Not only can she finally put her over-active imagination to good use, but she can create characters she loves, and she gets to play all of the parts! Melanie Nowak lives in New York with her loving husband, two young sons, and an ever growing collection of pets. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 328 pages
  • Publisher: Melanie Nowak - WoodWitchDame Publications (July 3, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0982410220
  • ISBN-13: 978-0982410226
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,161,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hello, I'm Melanie Nowak, author of the venomous vampire series ALMOST HUMAN. I'm also a happily married mom of 2 boys. I hold a Master's Degree in Library and Info. Science, and I live on Long Island, NY. I've always had a vivid imagination and a fascination for the paranormal. Acting and singing are loves of mine as well. However, upon conceiving the idea for my ALMOST HUMAN series, I've discovered a previously unknown passion for writing! Now I put my over-active imagination to good use, create characters I love, and I get to play all of the parts!

Visit my website at: http://www.MelanieNowak.com

~ Melanie

 

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous ending to an amazing trilogy!!!, June 5, 2011
This is Melanie's best book thus far!

As Felicity and Cain's relationship continues to grow they are both faced with making difficult choices that will change the course of their lives forever. Despite her love for Cain, can Felicity bear the idea of giving up her future human life of marriage, children, grandchildren, and a career? Can she say goodbye to her family to live alongside Cain in an undead existence for eternity? She loves him with everything she is, but is it enough? Cain is having his own internal moral battle regarding changing Felicity over. He wants nothing more than her by his side forever, but must debate the implications of taking her human life.

Of course there is more excitement with the rest of the gang: Ben, Sindy, Allie, and the return of Mattie as we get ready for the first book of the second trilogy Born to Blood. Evolving Ecstasy is an excellent read with an unbelievable ending that left me in tears!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ms. Nowak leaves the best for last...,, October 20, 2009
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If you are reading this review you probably already know what the two previous books are about - but just in case you haven't, here it goes. "For Felicity, college turns out to be more of an adventure than she bargains for when she finds that her school is plagued by vampires! She becomes friends with Ben from the bookstore where she works. One night Ben and Felicity got attacked by some vamps. A guy named Cain comes to their rescue. Cain and Felicity start to have a relationship and the book mostly focuses on that."

This book picks up right after the second book. I liked this book better than the first two. Cain and Felicity start to have some problems with their relationship. Also in this book, I think there is a lot of action and emotional moments that makes the book hard to put down. Ben is in this book a lot more than the second, which was nice and you also get to find out more about Allie and Sindy.

This is my review for the third book only. The author doesn't have as many run on thoughts that we saw in the first two books. I think her writing keeps gets better and better as she finishes with each book. I still think Cain is just a fickled vampire which does not set well with me.

I really loved the third book!!! After reading the first and second book of the trilogy, I am even more hooked if you can believe that. In this book Cain's actions from the second book come back to haunt him, which I am glad!!!

I have to say I was surprised how the book ends. I didn't know how it would end until the last sentence. I kept thinking something would come up. It is not very often that a book has me in guessing. I was happy with the ending but I felt there could have been a little more written about it (I made a discussion on my thoughts under this title, please feel free to use it if you want to discuss this great trilogy but keep in mind - it is all Spoilers).
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow ,Powerful- Cannot wait for Book 4, November 15, 2010
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I have been advised some of my reviews were lost. Iam reposting review which can be read as well on paranormalromanceguikd dot com
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In my estimation you can actually see the growth of this author in this book, Evolving Ecstasy, Book 3 of the Almost Human Series. As the plot thickens, the story becomes even more enticing.

Felicity is faced with the question, "Do I wish to become Immortal?" As their mutual attraction continues, Cain is faced with the dilemma of what to do with this child/woman that has managed to win her way into his heart. Years of experience and self-examination have taught him that decisions not carefully thought out come back to bite him...sometimes literally. He has already made a grave mistake with Sindy, and they both paid dearly for it.

Allie continues her secret relationship with Mattie and awaits his return. Cain has taught Mattie well over the years-- beginning from when he found him in a parking lot awaiting death by sunrise, not long after being turned. Ben in the meantime, lives in a world of denial and fear based-hate, busying himself by dating every Barbie Doll on campus..

The end of the book has a surprise twist that might be painful to some. But I must say, even though our author has been preparing us for this conclusion, it is still an emotional read. Remember Happily Ever After is in the eyes of the beholder. I have chosen not include spoilers in this review so as not to take away from this wonderful story, or its surprise ending...you are all just going to have to read it for yourselves!



The next book Born to Blood by Ms Nowak will be out the end of May. Read our review of it here First...



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