Lost Reflections: Almost Human (Volume 2) [Paperback]

Melanie Nowak (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 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 2: LOST REFLECTIONS -
Felicity has helped her friends to escape Sindy and her evil coven, but cannot divine the motives of Cain, the vampire who captured first her gratitude and then her heart.
The historical account of his past and how he became a vampire is enthralling and frightening. She must decide whether he really is the gentle and sincere man that he seems, in desperate need of love and understanding in his fight against his own vampire nature, or if his thirst for her blood is a driving force too strong for their love to conquer.
It’s difficult to contemplate such questions while under the attack of an evil vampire coven and their zombie slaves. How will she ever truly know if the addictive venom in Cain’s kiss is clouding the judgment of her mind? Her heart has already been lost to him; will she lose her life as well?

Editorial Reviews

Review

5 stars* "The reader is held breathless. Historical research is clearly evident in vivid descriptions and authenticity. The story twists and evolves along with the relationships"
--Gloria Lakritz - Senior Reviewer, ParanormalRomanceGuild.com

"The story keeps getting better! All the relationships are changing, making for additive reading. You will see such developments in all of our beloved characters, with new villains to hate!" --Missy Brown - Reviewer, ParaNormalRomance.com --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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: 364 pages
• Publisher: Melanie Nowak - WoodWitchDame Publications (July 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982410212
• ISBN-13: 978-0982410219
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,098,798 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

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book 2 Lost Reflections- just as addictive as Book 1 Fatal Infatuation, April 21, 2009

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BookCrazyInTexas "cecebabymama" (Frisco, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lost Reflections: Almost Human (Volume 2) (Paperback)

Before finding Almost Human Fatal Infatuation (Book 1), I had been searching for a series with the romance and action of twilight. I was pleasantly surprised to find the Almost Human trilogy. The author, Melanie Nowak, spent time developing each character with care.

Lost Reflections continues right where Fatal Infatuation left off, with an original plot and interesting stories.

According to the author, there will be more Almost Human trilogies concentrating on relationships between different characters - YEA!

The adult romance is grittier and darker than Twilight but the relationships between lovers warms your heart in more ways than just the obvious one.

As in the twilight series, the main characters were well developed so that the reader feels the emotions of each. You will fall in love with Cain, Felicity, and Ben as I have.

The Almost Human books are independently published so there are some grammatical errors, but not enough to distract me from this wonderful story!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It gets better and better, November 28, 2010

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lovestodive (Athens, GA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lost Reflections (ALMOST HUMAN ~ The First Trilogy) (Kindle Edition)

Lost Reflections is the second story in the first Almost Human trilogy. It takes up, literally, where Fatal Infatuation left off. In this story we learn more of Cain's past, see more of Sindy and learn a little of her past, Cain and Felicity's relationship evolves, we catch up with Ben and Allyson. In this book we learn that Cain may not be all that we think he is (or possibly more than we think he is according to how you look at it) and Felicity matures a bit more. The characters are fleshed out more and we get a little more involved with the rest of them then in Fatal Infatuation. You will find yourself getting invested in these characters, the dialogue between them is well written and you feel like you are actually in the story and not just observing it.

I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the rest in the series.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Captivating to Smoldering!, June 10, 2009

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Cheryl (Chicago) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lost Reflections: Almost Human (Volume 2) (Paperback)

The first book captivated me, but this one brought the story to the next level which happens to be on fire! If you hated how Twilight left out the "good parts", then you'll love how this second book tells you each and every detail but not in a gross way. Felicity is a very lucky girl, and I'm definitely falling harder for Cain. I also still have a soft spot for Ben as well. Maybe he can find happiness with Alyson.