Grave Sins (Cin Craven, Book 2) [Mass Market Paperback]

Jenna Maclaine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 3, 2009

In the arms of her lover Michael, Cin Craven has found satisfaction for her most primal longings, reaching heights of pleasure no mere human could ever imagine.  She has also found a purpose for her unearthly powers. Cin is a member of The Righteous, a band of slayers that hunts down vampires who inflict evil upon the world. With Michael by her side, Cin’s latest mission brings her face-to-face with Marrakesh, a beautiful, half-mad vampire queen charged with slaughtering humans. If she’s found guilty, Marrakesh will pay with her life. But Cin is convinced that someone —or something—far more ruthless is trying to steal the queen’s throne.. It’s a mission that will pit Michael and Cin against each other for the first time, awakening their darkest instincts and testing their love like never before…

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“A wonderful blend of fantasy, romance, and intoxicating adventure, wickedly spiced with danger.” —Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author on Wages of Sin

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The latest in a bold, magical new series that spans the ages, from historical England to modern day America and beyond.  Welcome to the legend of Cin Craven—witch, vampire and immortal warrior. Prepare to be spellbound…

GRAVE SINS

In the arms of her lover Michael, Cin Craven has found satisfaction for her most primal longings, reaching heights of pleasure no mere human could ever imagine.  She has also found a purpose for her unearthly powers. Cin is a member of The Righteous, a band of slayers that hunts down vampires who inflict evil upon the world. With Michael by her side, Cin’s latest mission brings her face-to-face with Marrakesh, a beautiful, half-mad vampire queen charged with slaughtering humans. If she’s found guilty, Marrakesh will pay with her life. But Cin is convinced that someone —or something—far more ruthless is trying to steal the queen’s throne.. It’s a mission that will pit Michael and Cin against each other for the first time, awakening their darkest instincts and testing their love like never before…

“A wonderful blend of fantasy, romance, and intoxicating adventure, wickedly spiced with danger.” —Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author on Wages of Sin

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; Original edition (February 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312946171
• ISBN-13: 978-0312946173
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389,612 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jenna Maclaine has a BA in history from North Georgia College & State University. When she isn't writing she spends her time caring for the 80+ animals that share her family farm in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit her website at www.jennamaclaine.com

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Grave Sins, February 24, 2009

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Kathy E. "Kathy" (Bristol, CT) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Grave Sins (Cin Craven, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

Thirteen years have passed since Cin joined Michael, Justine and Devlin and became one of the Righteous. Cin's yearly visit with her family at Ravenworth is interrupted when the Dark Council of the Righteous sends their right-hand man, Drake to gather up Cin and her mates. They have all been selected to investigate a powerful queen who is being suspected of going insane and killing humans. The case against the queen seems open and shut, until Cin senses that someone is using dark magic against the queen. This investigation takes a frightening turn and threatens to expose the dark secret Cin has been keeping from her mates. Cin's relationship with Michael is put to the test when Drake makes tempting advances towards her. This story was captivating. It was exciting from to start to finish. There was a good amount of sex, action and mystery. I did find some parts of the book too reminiscent and wordy. Beyond that, this book was enjoyable and I highly recommend it. I am also looking forward to the next book in the series Bound by Sin.

I also recommend:
Blood Engines (Marla Mason, Book 1)
Beyond the Grave
Magic to the Bone (Allie Beckstrom)
Wicked Game
Witch Fire (Elemental Witches, Book 1)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cin and Michael are becoming one of my favorite vampire couples to follow, August 27, 2009

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This review is from: Grave Sins (Cin Craven, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

Plot Summary: The year is 1828. Cin has been a vampire for 13 years, and she's joined her consort, Michael, as a member of the Righteous, which is a small group of warriors who function as judge, jury and executioner amongst their vampire brethren. Their annual visit to Cin's relatives is cut short by an order from the High King - they must travel to Edinburgh and determine if the resident queen, Marrakech, has been slaughtering humans. Unfortunately Michael becomes mad with jealousy when another vampire makes a play for Cin, and it drives them apart.

I like the direction this series is headed, and the big reason why is because it focuses on one couple, Cin and Michael. More and more I prefer stories that follow the same couple over multiple installments. Relationships always feel more realistic when they mimic a roller-coaster ride, and I groove on the ups and downs that Jenna Maclaine has written for her lovebirds. There were a few misunderstandings between Cin and Michael that were spot on accurate, because sometimes all it takes is one misdirected look by a man to throw his woman into the seven stages of grief. With a woman like Cin, it's dangerous to be around when the anger hits.

When I read the first novel, "Wages of Sin (A Cin Craven Novel)," I worried that Cin was too powerful after she became a vampire combined with her witchy woman powers. Omnipotence is fun for a while, but in the end I can't root for a heroine who has no weaknesses. However, this installment put my fears to rest. Cin is no longer a white witch only, and she's battling some seriously dark magic that wants to bubble up whenever she gets mad. In a weird way, she has to fight herself, or risk becoming an alien in the eyes of her lover and her friends. Cin can call upon the powers of the darkness, but when she does, she becomes evil incarnate herself.

The sex scenes are too good for a straight-up fantasy novel, so I'm labeling this as a historical paranormal romance. There was a nice mystery running through the plot, but I spotted the guilty party right away, so I'm hoping to stay in the dark a lot longer next time. The third book in the Cin Craven series, "Bound By Sin (A Cin Craven Novel)," will be released in December 2009. According to Jenna Maclaine's website, this installment will be set in 1862, during the Civil War. I'll be very curious to see what has happened in the 34 years between books two and three.

4.0 out of 5 stars Another great book by Jenna Maclaine!, October 16, 2011

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Meregwyn (Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grave Sins (Cin Craven, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

I'm so happy I picked up the whole series at the used bookstore. I'm always worried when I try a new author and so far I have not been disappointed. It has been thirteen years since the first book, Wages of Sin started and it's important to the story to be sure and read the short story in Strange Brew edited by P.N. Elrod as it give some important information to this book. Jenna Maclaine has created another excellent book that I enjoyed sinking my teeth into. While there were a lot of sex scenes in the first book (and I'm not complaining one bit!), this one focuses more on the mystery aspect but never fear! There is a very steamy sex scene between Cin and Michael.

I'm waiting on Huntress for the short story that goes between this one and the last book Bound By Sin. Please, please, please Jennna! Write some more books for us! I know when I'm finished with the series I will be going through Cin and Michael withdrawals.