Saari Mitchell sees a psychologist in order to understand why-500 years later-she's still dreaming of her dead lover. Her shrink isn't helping, the nightmares come every time she closes her eyes, and the lack of sleep is interfering with her job at Sacred Heart Hospital. With her psychic ability to heal the human spirit on the fritz, her auric radar becomes as reliable as her spotty cell phone service. By day, Dhelis Guidry works as a detective for the new Angeles Police Department investigating the missing or murdered women in the Full-Moon Killer case. In his spare time he hunts rogue vampires as a Tueri executioner. Brogan Vincent is a Tueri healer. Though he could offer his miraculous talents to the rich and powerful, he has chosen anonymity and peace by only using his psychic abilities among the Tueri. One look into Saari's tri-colored eyes and both men realize she is Tueri. One touch tells them each she's their soul mate. But can either of them protect her from the Full-Moon Killer?
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When I first opened up Moonlight Bleu, I honestly wasn't sure how I would like it. I think that's a common feeling in readers. But I will say that this debut author, and book, exceeded my expectations!
Even though the very first paragraph completely piqued my curiosity, I will admit that I wasn't sure where things were going during the first few pages. But, wow, was I slowly sucked into this story. It was very different in terms of the books that I personally read on a regular basis, so it was wonderful for the author to bring me into a new world, with new possibilities, and new characters. Lovers of urban fantasy will thoroughly enjoy this, as well as paranormal romance fans. Although, PNR fans will not have the trip-over-your-feet-lust-induced-groping-sexcapades that I tend to read the most of. What? You do too! In fact, you won't find any smexin' here. Just a brief kiss and lot of 'electricity'--literally!
Instead, you are taken on a ride in the future within a semi-closed paranormal world, that has an unique species of characters living amidst humans, some of which are known, others not. So let's start with the setting and world-building, shall we?
New Angeles, Nevada, 2032. The geographic western side of the United States has undergone a dynamic shift in appearance. We've all wondered what would really happen if California 'broke' off during one of its massive earthquakes, right? Well this book explores something similar, but you will just need to read it to find out.
Due to an outcome of natural events, a new species evolves from humans, gifting them powerful gifts ranging in ability and power. This is what makes them more of an outcast amongst humans, but also makes them valuable in their services. The world building is done seamlessly. Integrating the present in which we know, with the evolutionary characters, while still having other characters remain unknown to humans. And the plot contains a sub-plot that weaves the importance and drive for keeping some of these unknown creatures, vampires and lunates (unique to the book) in particular, away from human awareness. There is also some tension amongst species, which makes for some dynamic situations.
Ms. Rearden has created both an equally balanced character and plot driven book, which will appeal to readers that crave either one, or both. The hunt for the Full Moon Killer is THE driving force for the duration of the action-packed book, along with the interaction and bringing together of all the main characters. I, myself, spent the majority of the book trying to be an investigator, wondering what-happens next.
The setting takes place over the course of a few days, with each chapter giving us a time stamp of sorts, which I found extremely beneficial in the way the book and plot was laid out! The pace was consistent and moved along.
The heroine, Saari Mitchell, is what I kept thinking of as, lost. She's seeing a psychiatrist to help her overcome her sudden reoccurring nightmares of the death of her fiancé from nearly five hundred years earlier. She's immortal, which is one of her greatest well kept secrets, with only two people, the vampire leader of Nevada, and his child, her best-male-friend, Mag, knowing the truth about her. But, they also know the real truth of what she is, which Saari herself doesn't even know about. As the truth finally comes to light after some unfortunate events, Saari finds a little peace in knowing some of the reasons behind her differences. But, it's her deep sense of loneliness over the course of centuries, that allows her to find quick acceptance to both her new identity, and what it means to be instantaneously mated to not just one stranger, but two.
The two men that grace Saari's life are opposites in both looks and personalities. Dhelis Guidry is the man, or I should say Tueri, that is present throughout the entire duration of the book. He's the detective assigned to track down the Full Moon Killer. He answers to both the human police and the Council of the Tueri. After waiting a long time to find his true Tueri mate, he finally does in Saari. But, when Saari is injured, he takes her to his species healer, Brogan Vincent, to heal her. He's none-to-pleased to find that Brogan and Saari also share a bond that only means they, too, are true mates. Despite neither one of them liking the idea of sharing Saari, both are bent on keeping her safe when her life is put in jeopardy when she finds she's become the target as the Full Moon Killer's next victim.
As for the antagonist...beautifully crafted. This is an antagonist that you will all love to loath! I honestly don't want to say too much in fear of giving away major spoilers, but he is a true villain!
Overall, the author did a great job at creating the characters and their differences. However, because of the strong action-plot, there wasn't a primary focus on the in depth character building you see in just character driven books. That's why I've mentioned that the character formation is equally shared by the drive of the plot. But, both are well written. Does that make sense? :) In fact, there are more than a couple secondary characters that I want to see more of in future books!! Especially Mag!
There were a few things I wished were different about the book. Sometimes I felt as though there were questions and future situations brought up that never had any closure. For example, I was hoping for more of a backstory to some of the heroine's past, and I don't mean the part that's a focus during the story. I really wanted more about her mother/origin, and what it truly meant to be a Predecessor and why she was one. The romance part of me wanted more at the end when the three main characters finally came together in a romantic relationship. I felt like so much was leading up to that moment and then it just quickly came to a closure.
I'm really hoping that Ms. Rearden does a sequel to this story, because I feel like there were additional characters and elements of the story that I needed, and would love to see expanded upon!
~*~Final Thoughts~*~
I would recommend this book to any urban fantasy lover! PNR fans will love the premise of a good relationship, but if you're looking for any smexin' or even strong relationship building in a romantic sense, you may not be satisfied. The relationship between the tri-relationship is at its infancy in the book, with the characters coming to terms with their new relationship and feeling towards one another.
This book could easily turn in to a series. It's a whole new world, literally, with new characters and dynamics. Both plot and character driven readers will enjoy this one. Even though this is a much stronger urban fantasy book, me being the romance character driven reader that I am, was still very much engaged and really enjoyed this.
Like I said this was action-packed, 'Law In Order' type of book (just without the courtroom LOL), with some fantastic paranormal/fantasy elements. I applaud Ms. Rearden on her debut book. She obviously put a lot of development in to the alternative world and plot.
Even though the very first paragraph completely piqued my curiosity, I will admit that I wasn't sure where things were going during the first few pages. But, wow, was I slowly sucked into this story. It was very different in terms of the books that I personally read on a regular basis, so it was wonderful for the author to bring me into a new world, with new possibilities, and new characters. Lovers of urban fantasy will thoroughly enjoy this, as well as paranormal romance fans. Although, PNR fans will not have the trip-over-your-feet-lust-induced-groping-sexcapades that I tend to read the most of. What? You do too! In fact, you won't find any smexin' here. Just a brief kiss and lot of 'electricity'--literally!
Instead, you are taken on a ride in the future within a semi-closed paranormal world, that has an unique species of characters living amidst humans, some of which are known, others not. So let's start with the setting and world-building, shall we?
New Angeles, Nevada, 2032. The geographic western side of the United States has undergone a dynamic shift in appearance. We've all wondered what would really happen if California 'broke' off during one of its massive earthquakes, right? Well this book explores something similar, but you will just need to read it to find out.
Due to an outcome of natural events, a new species evolves from humans, gifting them powerful gifts ranging in ability and power. This is what makes them more of an outcast amongst humans, but also makes them valuable in their services. The world building is done seamlessly. Integrating the present in which we know, with the evolutionary characters, while still having other characters remain unknown to humans. And the plot contains a sub-plot that weaves the importance and drive for keeping some of these unknown creatures, vampires and lunates (unique to the book) in particular, away from human awareness. There is also some tension amongst species, which makes for some dynamic situations.
Ms. Rearden has created both an equally balanced character and plot driven book, which will appeal to readers that crave either one, or both. The hunt for the Full Moon Killer is THE driving force for the duration of the action-packed book, along with the interaction and bringing together of all the main characters. I, myself, spent the majority of the book trying to be an investigator, wondering what-happens next.
The setting takes place over the course of a few days, with each chapter giving us a time stamp of sorts, which I found extremely beneficial in the way the book and plot was laid out! The pace was consistent and moved along.
The heroine, Saari Mitchell, is what I kept thinking of as, lost. She's seeing a psychiatrist to help her overcome her sudden reoccurring nightmares of the death of her fiancé from nearly five hundred years earlier. She's immortal, which is one of her greatest well kept secrets, with only two people, the vampire leader of Nevada, and his child, her best-male-friend, Mag, knowing the truth about her. But, they also know the real truth of what she is, which Saari herself doesn't even know about. As the truth finally comes to light after some unfortunate events, Saari finds a little peace in knowing some of the reasons behind her differences. But, it's her deep sense of loneliness over the course of centuries, that allows her to find quick acceptance to both her new identity, and what it means to be instantaneously mated to not just one stranger, but two.
The two men that grace Saari's life are opposites in both looks and personalities. Dhelis Guidry is the man, or I should say Tueri, that is present throughout the entire duration of the book. He's the detective assigned to track down the Full Moon Killer. He answers to both the human police and the Council of the Tueri. After waiting a long time to find his true Tueri mate, he finally does in Saari. But, when Saari is injured, he takes her to his species healer, Brogan Vincent, to heal her. He's none-to-pleased to find that Brogan and Saari also share a bond that only means they, too, are true mates. Despite neither one of them liking the idea of sharing Saari, both are bent on keeping her safe when her life is put in jeopardy when she finds she's become the target as the Full Moon Killer's next victim.
As for the antagonist...beautifully crafted. This is an antagonist that you will all love to loath! I honestly don't want to say too much in fear of giving away major spoilers, but he is a true villain!
Overall, the author did a great job at creating the characters and their differences. However, because of the strong action-plot, there wasn't a primary focus on the in depth character building you see in just character driven books. That's why I've mentioned that the character formation is equally shared by the drive of the plot. But, both are well written. Does that make sense? :) In fact, there are more than a couple secondary characters that I want to see more of in future books!! Especially Mag!
There were a few things I wished were different about the book. Sometimes I felt as though there were questions and future situations brought up that never had any closure. For example, I was hoping for more of a backstory to some of the heroine's past, and I don't mean the part that's a focus during the story. I really wanted more about her mother/origin, and what it truly meant to be a Predecessor and why she was one. The romance part of me wanted more at the end when the three main characters finally came together in a romantic relationship. I felt like so much was leading up to that moment and then it just quickly came to a closure.
I'm really hoping that Ms. Rearden does a sequel to this story, because I feel like there were additional characters and elements of the story that I needed, and would love to see expanded upon!
~*~Final Thoughts~*~
I would recommend this book to any urban fantasy lover! PNR fans will love the premise of a good relationship, but if you're looking for any smexin' or even strong relationship building in a romantic sense, you may not be satisfied. The relationship between the tri-relationship is at its infancy in the book, with the characters coming to terms with their new relationship and feeling towards one another.
This book could easily turn in to a series. It's a whole new world, literally, with new characters and dynamics. Both plot and character driven readers will enjoy this one. Even though this is a much stronger urban fantasy book, me being the romance character driven reader that I am, was still very much engaged and really enjoyed this.
Like I said this was action-packed, 'Law In Order' type of book (just without the courtroom LOL), with some fantastic paranormal/fantasy elements. I applaud Ms. Rearden on her debut book. She obviously put a lot of development in to the alternative world and plot.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's 2032, twenty years after the Great Quake that has made Nevada the new California, and Saari Mitchell is still dreaming of the lover she lost 500 years ago. Despite the warning of her cupid friend that she is risking the revelation of her immortal secret, Saari has felt compelled to seek help from a psychologist. Not just any psychologist, but Dr. Clayton Lytton, a man she's been uncomfortable with since their first meeting. To make matters worse, since the sessions began, her dreams have grown more and more frequent, interfering with Saari's sleep and affecting her psychic abilities. Things grow more complicated still when she is wounded trying to protect a child from a vicious vampire, bringing two new men into her life: Dhelis Guidry, a police officer working on the Full Moon Killer case and a Tueri executioner, and Brogan Vincent, a Tueri healer who sometimes assists Dhelis with "special" cases. A single look into Saari's eyes tells both men that she's one of their race and a single touch reveals she's the soul mate they've been waiting for. But Saari's dreams and her search to discover her unknown ancestry are not her only problem; her connection to the Full Moon Killer case is also more dangerous than she knows.
This fascinating and complex paranormal/urban fantasy novel by author Renee Rearden starts off a little bit confusing, mainly because the reader is introduced to quite a number of characters and their history within the first few chapters, from the immortal Saari to her cupid and vampire friends, several of the Tueri race, lunates (werewolf-like beings) and both psychic and everyday humans. Once this new future world and its varied races are more familiar, however, the story becomes very enjoyable to follow and is a well-written and interesting tale that combines mystery, suspense, fantasy and paranormal romance, yet all while offering an insightful look at the complexity of relationships, both personal and social. The character development of such a large cast is very impressive, all the protagonists are sympathetic and intriguing, and I really enjoyed the in-depth look at lunate pack behavior. Because the author does such fine work developing the relationship between Saari, Dhelis and Brogan, though, I actually wound up disappointed by the way in which she seemingly resolves the dilemma of their Trigonal union. While the story appears to suggest that if you really love someone, you'd be willing to share them with another, I'm more of a wisdom of Solomon mindset - that is, a person who really loves another would rather give that person up than split him or her in half (emotionally and spiritually) to get one's physical share. And the suggestion that such a relationship could actually work successfully with human beings (however genetically-mutated they may be) seems contradictory in a story that has such a detailed examination of pack relations and the dominance tendency of hierarchically-structured groups - behavior that humans share with the lupine and canine species.
That aside, Moonlight Bleu is an engrossing paranormal fantasy from a very talented author and readers who either don't mind or even enjoy an unusual view on the possible value of polyandry and what is at least a psychic ménage à trois, will assuredly enjoy this provocative story. The fascinating cast of characters, a future fantasy world filled with supernatural beings just below the human radar, action-packed pages of mystery and suspense and an ending that seems to invite a continuation all offer a tale that promises to be a paranormal favorite.
Reviewed by Krisi Keley
Member PRG Review Team
This fascinating and complex paranormal/urban fantasy novel by author Renee Rearden starts off a little bit confusing, mainly because the reader is introduced to quite a number of characters and their history within the first few chapters, from the immortal Saari to her cupid and vampire friends, several of the Tueri race, lunates (werewolf-like beings) and both psychic and everyday humans. Once this new future world and its varied races are more familiar, however, the story becomes very enjoyable to follow and is a well-written and interesting tale that combines mystery, suspense, fantasy and paranormal romance, yet all while offering an insightful look at the complexity of relationships, both personal and social. The character development of such a large cast is very impressive, all the protagonists are sympathetic and intriguing, and I really enjoyed the in-depth look at lunate pack behavior. Because the author does such fine work developing the relationship between Saari, Dhelis and Brogan, though, I actually wound up disappointed by the way in which she seemingly resolves the dilemma of their Trigonal union. While the story appears to suggest that if you really love someone, you'd be willing to share them with another, I'm more of a wisdom of Solomon mindset - that is, a person who really loves another would rather give that person up than split him or her in half (emotionally and spiritually) to get one's physical share. And the suggestion that such a relationship could actually work successfully with human beings (however genetically-mutated they may be) seems contradictory in a story that has such a detailed examination of pack relations and the dominance tendency of hierarchically-structured groups - behavior that humans share with the lupine and canine species.
That aside, Moonlight Bleu is an engrossing paranormal fantasy from a very talented author and readers who either don't mind or even enjoy an unusual view on the possible value of polyandry and what is at least a psychic ménage à trois, will assuredly enjoy this provocative story. The fascinating cast of characters, a future fantasy world filled with supernatural beings just below the human radar, action-packed pages of mystery and suspense and an ending that seems to invite a continuation all offer a tale that promises to be a paranormal favorite.
Reviewed by Krisi Keley
Member PRG Review Team
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Saari Mitchell is a immortal with a tragic past. She has not been able to let go and move on, in all the century's she has been alive. This then brings her to a physiatrist in order to stop having a reoccurring dream. The dream is of the night her only love was killed and she was cursed with immortality.
In the parking garage on her way to work an early shift at the hospital Saari is attacked by a rouge vampire. Her best friend and vampire Mag, just so happen to be tracking this vampire and got there in time to help her. But he was not the only one tracking this rouge vampire, a man who has answers to her past and heritage she has never been able to get answered, was also there to to kill the Rouge and save her from another tragic death (of course since she is immortal she cannot die but that doesn't mean it does not hurt like a bitch).
Dhelis Guidry recognizes Saari as what she is, a Tueri like him a pure bread unknown. As soon as he touches her he also knows that she is the soul mate he has been searching his life for. Not wanting to push her but wanting to claim what is rightfully his he tries to introduce her to his world. He tries to explain who and what she is and what their connection means. This is also difficult because she is still very injured from the attack.
Saari's injuries are to sever for her to heal on her own so Dhelis takes her to a friend Brogan Vincent, to help heal her. As soon as he touches her he instantly knows she is also his mate. Long ago he was told he would find his mate and she would belong to another, so he never wanted to look for her but one touch and he know he could never leave her side.
Saari has not one but two men who claim to be mated to her. A psycho killer out to get her and reoccurring dreams that are bound to drive her crazy , well she should survive it all she is immortal after all.
I enjoyed this book. It has a new fresh idea. I loved Mag and Alarico. I may be bias because they are vampires, but there is just a strong loving presents from Mag that you can't help but fall for. He takes such good care for Saari, but you can see he has a vulnerable side and its very enduring. Alarico just radiates Danger and Power and everyone loves an Alpha male. The characters in the book are fascinating. Brogan is easy going and gentle but strong and burley, ware as Dhelis is strong but a bit over bearing a little on the over protective jealous side. The story is captivating from the beginning. With the way the book left off I'm very interested in seeing how it all turns out. Im not sure I like the agreement that Brogan and Dhelis came to but we will see how that works out. I know now you want to know what the agreement was , well you just need to read the book to find out. Sexy men , vampires and action what is there not to like?
In the parking garage on her way to work an early shift at the hospital Saari is attacked by a rouge vampire. Her best friend and vampire Mag, just so happen to be tracking this vampire and got there in time to help her. But he was not the only one tracking this rouge vampire, a man who has answers to her past and heritage she has never been able to get answered, was also there to to kill the Rouge and save her from another tragic death (of course since she is immortal she cannot die but that doesn't mean it does not hurt like a bitch).
Dhelis Guidry recognizes Saari as what she is, a Tueri like him a pure bread unknown. As soon as he touches her he also knows that she is the soul mate he has been searching his life for. Not wanting to push her but wanting to claim what is rightfully his he tries to introduce her to his world. He tries to explain who and what she is and what their connection means. This is also difficult because she is still very injured from the attack.
Saari's injuries are to sever for her to heal on her own so Dhelis takes her to a friend Brogan Vincent, to help heal her. As soon as he touches her he instantly knows she is also his mate. Long ago he was told he would find his mate and she would belong to another, so he never wanted to look for her but one touch and he know he could never leave her side.
Saari has not one but two men who claim to be mated to her. A psycho killer out to get her and reoccurring dreams that are bound to drive her crazy , well she should survive it all she is immortal after all.
I enjoyed this book. It has a new fresh idea. I loved Mag and Alarico. I may be bias because they are vampires, but there is just a strong loving presents from Mag that you can't help but fall for. He takes such good care for Saari, but you can see he has a vulnerable side and its very enduring. Alarico just radiates Danger and Power and everyone loves an Alpha male. The characters in the book are fascinating. Brogan is easy going and gentle but strong and burley, ware as Dhelis is strong but a bit over bearing a little on the over protective jealous side. The story is captivating from the beginning. With the way the book left off I'm very interested in seeing how it all turns out. Im not sure I like the agreement that Brogan and Dhelis came to but we will see how that works out. I know now you want to know what the agreement was , well you just need to read the book to find out. Sexy men , vampires and action what is there not to like?
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