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Out of the Night (Night Slayer, Book 1)

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One can say in truth that this is a new author in the ever increasing Paranormal genre; and one can also say that in this genre - make room for a rising star, for if this author's future offerings can sustain the excitement and thrill she generated from this, her initial offering - she is well on her way to a very successful career.

Lanie Weber wasn't afraid of danger (maybe flying) - but as a volunteer fire-fighter and EMT she could face most situations without batting an eye. Needing to put some closure to the heart-breaking news of her father's death - Lanie knew she had to see for herself that the scientist father she adored was truly dead at the research center he worked at deep in the Amazon jungle. The only way to get there was via a private charter but when she saw the plane it was with great trepidation that she boarded the plane at all.

Mac Knight, the veteran pilot her `Uncle Charles' had set her up to fly her into the Amazon jungle, then drive her to the secret research lab was more than just the most gorgeous guy she'd ever seen and more than a simple pilot. A retired Navy Seal - he'd worked special ops before for `Uncle Charles', but nothing could have prepared him for Lanie, or for the face off with a creature that belonged only to legends. When Mac was attacked and bitten, Lanie using her EMT skills was able to keep him alive to battle another day. As Lanie's feelings for Mac grew so did her suspicions that the kiss she so desired would grant her more than she ever bargained for.

*** Whew - this was one very quick read as it was not a book one could start without finishing in one sitting. The lead couple was well defined, extremely genuine and likeable. Along with the thrills, chills, twists and turns of the suspense plot the underlying sensualness gave it an even more satisfying and lasting flavor. The reader will find this story to be a well-written, totally engrossing, and feature a very satisfying romance that brings to light some new twists on the vampire stories. I highly recommend all you Paranormal junkies to get out there and get yourselves introduced to this new kid in town!
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About time!!! Robin T. Popp caught my attention with her first book, TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN (Lovespell 2003). Then nothing! ARGH! The book was highly imaginative, original, with strong characters. Popp had all the ingredients for a super book and she delivered. I kept waiting for more tales from this talented lass. Surely, a writer of this caliber would soon have more. It's been a dry two years, but finally Popp has a new book out from Warner Forever line. OUT OF THE NIGHT once again proves Popp is a writer to watch.

Lanie Webes is a fireman¯(firefighter person??? lol) and EMT. This was no delicate miss, but a woman who faced life and death situation as part of her daily routine. When her father, a scientist, dies at his research center deep in the Amazon jungle, she has to travel there to really settle in her mind that he is truly dead. The trek there is not a simple choice. She must hire a private charter plane. And while she dashes into burning building to save people, getting into that dilapidated plane summoned all her fortitude.

Her Uncle Charles arranges for Mac Knight, the pilot of that thing he called a plane, to fly her deep into the Amazon jungle, then drive her to the top secret research centre where her father died under mysterious circumstances. The pilot is a former Navy Seal, and has worked for `Uncle' on missions before. Lanie is floored when she meets the pilot - the man is drop dead gorgeous. By the same token, Mac is little prepared for the quick action lady. When he is attacked and bitten - by a `creature' (won't say more than that to keep from spoiling the fast ride), Lanie's actions are automatic, drawing on her EMT skills to keep him alive. As Lanie fights for his life, her attraction grows for Mac.

The story is mesmerizing, rapid action that keeps you turning page after page. As with her first book, the characters are vivid, the action strong. Just one great vamp read. Highly recommended.

Welcome back, Popp! Don't take so long for your next book, lass!

In Out of the Night, Robin T. Popp delivers a phenomenal, fast-paced story that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. This novel is a roller-coaster ride from page one. Never a down moment, count on pulling an all-nighter and calling in sick for work. I typically average one book a week but fell captive after page one and finished Out Of The Night in a day.

A hybrid of strength and vulnerability, grief-stricken Lanie Weber travels to the Amazon jungle to recover the body of her father, a cryptozoologist killed in the course of his studies. Mac Knight, a sexy, cynical, ex-military pilot, delivers Lanie to her father's research facility in the heart of the jungle. There, side-by-side, their journey begins. With the exception of several grisly corpses, Lanie and Mac find the research facility eerily abandoned and her father's body missing. Yet they aren't alone. Something waits for them in the jungle, a creature of legend that will force Mac and Lanie to risk both their lives and hearts.

The unpredictable plot and intense sexual chemistry between Mac and Lanie make this one of the most suspenseful stories I've ever come across. I devoured every page, unsure what thrilled me more - the anticipation of seeing these two protagonists fulfill the sexual chemistry between them or the desperate need to see them reach their happily ever after. If you want a book to make your breath hitch - in more ways than one - this is it.

Perhaps of even greater note, this author provides a new twist on an old premise. The use of the legendary chupacabra is refreshing and innovative within vampire lore. Out Of The Night stands singular among all vampire novels. Major applause for Robin T. Popp. I eagerly await the second book of this series.

This book was pretty good but, I do enjoy more romance .
It was fast paced and thrilling.

Albeit you could think that this story will scare you I really don't think so. That doesn't mean that this book isn't eerie. But in case you don't like vampire stories it'd be better if you don't read this one, but you'll regret that.
Since the start of the book till the end of it you won't be able to put the book down. That's a fact and even if you don't like chupacabras' stories read this one. You'll enjoy it.

A great first book in what appears to be a series. I bought this book on a whim after reading the reviews,and decided to buy it. I'm glad I did. I absolutely loved this book. It has a different take on the vampire. Lanie was a great female lead character and Mac was a solid male character. I liked the way she drew out the romance, it played into the story, it didn't become the story. I like plot, action, interesting characters and a little sex never hurts. This book had a great combination of all these necessary components for making a very interesting and enjoyable read.

There is certainly an abundance of vampire romance on the market today--some series are darker, some lighter, but many ideas recur. What I loved most about this book by Robin T. Popp was that it felt unlike anything I'd read previously, and I'll admit that it consumed me from the first pages until the very last! So much so that I rushed out to the bookstore and bought everything else I could find by the author.

I highly recommend this series, and this book in particular.

Strong heroine, Lanie Weber works as a librarian by day and a volunteer firefighter by night. When her father goes missing she charters a flight to South America to find out the truth. Veteran pilot Mac Knight wants only to keep Lanie safe. When they're attacked, all bets are off.

Lanie shows she's not the doudy librarian Mac believes her to be, and Mac has some secrets of his own. From the very first page, where the story opens with Lanie fighting a fire, the action doesn't stop. This is an edge-of-your-seat read with characters we identify with and very real danger. I loved the way Lanie threw herself into finding her father, and the father-daughter relationship is a strong one that reminded me of my own relationship with my father. From an author that I regret I haven't heard of comes on the scene with a passionate, powerful novel of vampires, legends, and intense danger. An awesome read. You won't want to put this one down.

Lanie Weber is getting ready to take a trip to South America in order to retrieve her father's body. He has been killed and she is tormented by the fact that she was not with him when he passed. Getting Lanie, a librarian and volunteer firefighter to her father's lab is Veteran pilot Mac Knight. "Uncle Charles" said the man was trustworthy and that he trusts him to get Lanie safely to her destination. But once they do arrive at the secret science lab things are wrong and when Lanie and Mac come face to face with the problem they are left speechless.

Mac is no stranger to danger. A former SEAL he is willing to go into danger but he is unprepared for what attacks him or Lanie's response. She saves his life and when he is told that the creature that has attacked him is one of legends. It is not long before Lanie and Mac are no longer able to ignore the attraction and when they share a kiss it might mean more then either of them could imagine.

This is the first time I've read Ms. Popp and I must say she has written a fine story that brings a fresh breath of air to a sub-genre that has grown in popularity. Mac and Lanie are finely constructed characters and the many twists and turns with the subtle sensuality will make this a book that will be difficult to put down until the final page is read.

Facinating twist on vampire romance. The story begins like an Indiana Jones movie. Young librarian (a.k.a. firefighter/EMT) heads into the South American jungle to claim the body of her father, a researcher. Only when her and her pilot arrive, all they find are dead bodies (and none of them are her father's).

It only gets stranger when they discover the cage behind the facility in the middle of the jungle with nothing in it but a stone statue. Just then, the sun goes down and the statue comes to life and attacks the pilot, Mac. Lanie, our heroine, unloads a gun into the creature, to no avail, and shines an extra bright spot light at the creature. The light being the only thing that works. She drags the unconscience Mac into the facility and conducts a blood transfusion.

If you think this is wild, you have no idea! The book is nothing less than action packed. The romance is nothing to shake a stick at, either. I can't wait to read more from this author.