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Ravenous

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Okay, so we clearly see Sherri L. King's admiration of Laurell K. Hamiltons kick ass heroine Anita Blake, and also, Laurell K. Hamilton's sex-kitten kick ass heroine Princess Meredith. We also see Ms. King is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer (either/both Movie &/or T.V. Series) fan. But what we also see is a very talented and created individual who can take elements of both Joss Whedon & Laurell K. and NOT steal their work and try to pass of the creativeness of these two authors as her own.

When I first began reading images of Buffy flooded my mind. As the story progressed it became clear Ms. King had, infact, read Laurell K. Hamilton and I began to dread I had purchased a (albeit GOOD) book imitating other GREAT books written by better authors. I am ecstatic to say I was mistaken. Yes, there are elements that raise the eyebrow (anyone notice The Travellor was eirily similiar the The Queen's Darkness? or that Cinder bares a strikingly similar physical description of The Killing Frost?) But alas, it matters not, all of Sherri L. King's characters come into their own. Besides a few nods to Anita & Buffy (gotta love that Browning) the book is entirely Ms. King's. Faced paced & action packed. If someone wasn't dying (and goodie, its typically the baddies) then someone is getting some action in the bedroom if you know what I mean. Whoa-yeah.

Excellent characterization. For me personally, it is the most important aspect of a book. Well, that and the ability to actually write as if you are addressing an adult and/or literate audience (as, sadly, not all erotic romances do). I was becoming weary of the genre after reading a few godawful books recently. Desperate to find an erotic romance that dared to go beyond campy sex and/or dialogue so bad and patronizing that I often sought out a silk stocking not to bind myself to my bedpost but to hang myself from my chandelier. Won't name names ... I'll be good. . . . for now anyway.

Basically, If you like the sassy-but-deadly wise-ass heroine's created by Laurell K. Hamilton and you can deal with the stoic faced tongue-in-cheek dialogue of Joss Whedon's Buffy - Well, this is the book for you. The lead character Cady Swann is a woman unto herself and darn if the romance genre, especially erotic romance, NEEDS a strong independant woman who can sink her teeth into nearly seven foot warriors and come out with, not only a wisecrack, but pearly whites still intact and grinning with girlish delight. And the men DO make you want to sink you your teeth... and visa versa (cough-cough).

Anyone familiar with Johanna's Lindsey's ShaKa'Ani Warriors will want to read this one just for the hot men alone! Forget the fabulous heroine.

I basically loved everything about this book. From beginning to end. I picked it up at 7:30am and finished it at 9:30am. Went online and purchased book II in the series. Now I have to wait (oh the agony) to continue the adventure. So will use my brain (and all the money in my bank account, le sigh) to buy the next four books now, tee-hee. Who cares if one is broke when they can escape to a world like this!!! *swoon*

Whereas most books are great in and of themselves, I have a feeling the next chapter will be even better because all of the supporting characters in the first book where memorable and lovable. The pace of the book is fast but yet everyone has their time and you actually care when typically introducing other characters unrelated to the steamy action of the two main characters usually annoys me. Go figure.

Love the heroine. Love the Hero. Love the supporting cast. Love the writing & the dialogue. I was completely enchanted & will be buying all things Sherri L King!

Highest recommendations.

This is one very hot read. Romantica ( Paranormal )at its best with larger than life characters witty humour and strong savy heroines..
I have read all of Sherri L Kings books and this one is one of my favourites. For anyone who loves a bit a humourous wit qirky comebacks very very erotic loves scenes and hunky masculine hunks this has it all...

I loved this book and I will definetly buy the rest of the series. It has everything I love in an erotic novel. Sexy men, wonderfully erotic sex scenes, and plenty of action! It was well worth the read. This novel blended blood/gore/action/sex into one steamy kick-ass novel! It is about a group of hunters that happen to be aliens, that track down demons and kill them. On earth this woman also has psychic powers and she also tracks and kills the ones that have started showing up on earth. That attracts the sexy alien hunters and they approach her about working with them because something evil is afoot...and so begins the horde wars.

Get ready for a fast, hot ride into a world were the things that go bump in the night are real and there are amazing, more than mortal heroes who are willing to battle back the creatures of the night.

I loved Cady and Sid's story, and the following tales are every bit as wonderful.

But this isn't a sweet romance...it's a wild, wonderful, thrilling ride to true love.

This fast-paced novel of about 42,000 words is the first in a continuing series that currently contains five books. King sets the action-adventure tone early in the story, introducing us to the heroine Cady in mid-battle. Cady's character is quickly revealed and we're given a swift introduction to the hero Obsidian as well. I was impressed both by Cady's Hispanic family heritage and the delineation of Obsidian's otherworldly qualities. Cady and Obsidian have a strong mixture of attraction and conflict in their romance; this nicely mirrors the conflicts in the greater world around them as well as their own interior conflicts.

King begins to develop her complex world of Deamon Horde and Shikar Alliance at a more sedate pace, allowing us plenty of time to wonder about just what kind of adventures Cady and the others have in store for them as the story progresses. King's sex scenes are immediate, sometimes rough and well integrated with the rest of the story.

King's artful introduction of secondary characters that practically scream for their own stories gives us a hint at what is in store for us in the following volumes. I look forward to more Gnostic-style good vs. evil fantasy conflict and more of her breath-stealing sex scenes.

RAVENOUS is the first book in the Horde Wars series and as such sets the stage for all the books to come. It is from Ellnora's Cave and therefore you have some idea what to expect. Not only is it a very senusal read it is a very good story.

Earth is in the middle of two factions. It is the battleground in a war against the Daemon Horde. The Shikar have battled the Horde for centuries. Now a human woman has come to the attention of the leaders of the Shikar. She is Cady Swann. When she was 15 the Daemons killed her parents and devoured her brother. Since, she has used the psychic powers she has, to fight the evil. She is able to sense the monsters and has learned to kill them.

Obsidian is the leader of one of the best groups of warriors and has been sent to bring Cady to the center of the earth where the dimension they occupy is located. This arrogant male is stunned and his interest is captured by the beautiful, firey woman.

Although the book was almost to hot for my tastes, the story was excellent and I had to buy the rest in order to see what happens. Each book is complete in itself. Each novel tells the story of one of the members of the Shikar.

I liked the paranormal asspect and the plot is wonderful. If you like science/fiction fantasy with a hot sensual relationship, these books are for you.

So this is the first book I have read along these line after reading Sherri King in the analogy Manaconda I absolutley had to follow up and read this. Seriously it was so hot and the action fight scenes I didnt think I would care for that in my erotica but it all blended together so well. I am definetly reading this entire series I will buy it in ebook format to give my wallet a break..lol
Really though check it out you wont regret it action, drama, HOTTT sex scnenes LOTS of them..its intense, I'm off to read book two.

Tryton is aboard a ship at sea; there is where he truly feels at home. He is contemplating his next move for his future. Those plans are cut short when a strong hand grabs his shoulder. Grimm has found him now he must return home to Shikar, a problem has developed. Grimm has been contacted by Raine a Shade, from the other side, one might say. Raine tells Grimm that a woman with empathic talents named Niki Akitoye is in grave danger and Tryton must be with his team when they rescue Niki. The Daemon Horde has surfaced again and is going after her. They must reach Niki, who is at this very minute on a plane to Seattle to meet-up with her daughter Jada. They are too late; the Daemon Horde has gotten to her first. The plane that Niki is on has crashed all aboard presumed dead.

Niki in reality has been snatched midair from the plane and taken down into the earth beneath Egypt, near the Great Sphinx. In the dark, Niki runs for her life to escape a horrible and smelly creature that is right on her tail. With great effort Niki makes it to the surface with the Daemon appearing right behind her. It is about this time, that the group of Shikar warriors consisting of Grimm, Tryton, Obsidian, Cady, Emily, Cinder, Steff and Edge watch with frozen horror as the Daemon advances on Niki. With her amazing powers, Niki starts to glow with energy. She directs it toward the Daemon, killing it on the spot. At that very moment, Tryton is filled with a lust so powerful for Niki; it could rival all the past rulers of Egypt. Gods, what an ebony goddess she is glowing with all of her majestic powers engulfing her! Tryton is in awe! When these two finally get together the sparks will fly and so will your blood pressure. Their sexual aerobics are so hot, it will tease even the fish and all the creatures in the sea into procreating!


LORD OF THE DEEP, The Horde Wars Book 5 is by Sherri L. King. As this reader closes this book and is writing this review, she is still taken with the emotional/sexual gratification this book imbibed. First off, let this reviewer say, bravo Ms. King, this is a superb addition to the Horde Wars series! This book could be a stand alone, but you will want to run out and buy the remaining series after reading this beautifully erotic and amazingly well executed story. The storyline will engulf your soul and tantalize the mind without mercy. The characters and the ongoing dialogues are what truly made this story come to life and will draw the reader right into the action.

Tryton character is one of the most beautiful and breathtaking creatures you will ever want to lay your eyes on. He is sexually arrogant, proud, but most of all he is eternally loyal and loving. You just got to love a man that can pick-up a woman with ease and put her legs over his shoulders, while she is braced up against a door. Got that visional? Tryton also has a few secrets of his own that will be revealed in this book.

Niki is a powerful empathic who's talents are wondrous to behold, with so much love to give both Tryton and Jada. Niki's daughter, Jada, is quite a handful with a smart mouth. Jada is just trying to get the attention and the love of her mother she misses terrible. When Tryton literally claims Niki it is some of the hottest and carnal love scenes this reader has ever had the pleasure of reading.

Ms. King has brought together the cast of character from the previous books to unite against the evil Daemon Horde. Much more is revealed that was not disclosed in the previous books. The ending is the shocker and will leave you screaming for more of this fantastically written adventure into the Horde Wars series.

Ms. King's ability to write one great story after another, with consistent grace and ease, is what makes her a beloved and much sought after author. This reviewer cannot wait for the next installment of this series! It is an over the top 5 hearts! Run! Do not walk, to buy your copy of LORD OF THE DEEP, The Horde Wars Book 5!

Reviewed by Janalee, 2004
Courtesy of Love Romances

I purchased this book because the premise looked interesting to me and I read great reviews about it. Unfortunately, the explicitness of this book overshadowed the plot. I also had trouble believing that Cady and Sid were in love instead of just lust. The sexual encounters were numerous and very explicit. It seemed as though the majority of the book was about the sex that Cady and Sid were having instead of the war that they were fighting.

This book is not a love story. A physical relationship between Cady and Sid is not treated as something special or sacred here. (They actually let people watch them!) Beware! The underlying plot is interesting but, the writing style is not for everyone. I won't be purchasing another one of these.

If you like science fiction with hot sex scenes then you should enjoy this book. It is part of a series that I had to read all of them. True, they are a bit predictable but they were enjoyable as well.