The Forever Kiss (Paperback)

by Angela Knight (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
Ms Knight sucks you in (pun intended) from the beginning and doesn't let go until the last page. -- REALLY BAD BARB REVIEWS

The moment I started reading it I couldn’t put it down. -- ROMANCE REVIEWS FOREVER KISS by Angela Knight Rating: 5stars *****

The story has a fresh look at vampireS. Vampires and a lot of hot sex, you are sure to enjoy! -- THE BEST REVIEWS

Product Description
THE FOREVER KISS

For years, Valerie Chase has been haunted by dreams of a man she knows only as Cowboy. When she was a child, her fantasy Texas Ranger rescued her from the nightmare vampires who murdered her parents. As an adult, she still dreams of him – but now he’s her seductive lover in nights of erotic pleasure. Yet Cowboy is far more than a dream. He’s very real. And he’s a vampire. For years, Cade McKinnon has protected Valerie from Edward Ridgemont, the sadistic vampire who Turned him. But now, Ridgmont is determined to take her for his own, and Cade is the only one who can protect her. And he means to do just that, even if he must kidnap her to do it. When Val finds herself abducted by her handsome dream man, she’s appalled to discover he’s one of the vampires she fears. Now, caught in a web of fear and passion, she and Cade must learn to trust each other, even as an immortal monster stalks their every move. Their only hope of survival is . . . THE FOREVER KISS.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 316 pages
• Publisher: Red Sage Publishing, Inc. (July 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964894238
• ISBN-13: 978-0964894235
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,012 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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143 of 149 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book bites! Yee-Ha Cowboy vampires!, August 24, 2004

By	Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Angela Knight has to be one of the brightest stars hitting the Romance market today. Her Jane's Warlord was in the top 100 sales for Amazon and Barnes & Nobles, and top 10 in Romance sales. A pretty nifty hat trick for a writer's first time novel. She has been collecting a devoted following for her Red Sage Secret's novellas (Secrets #2 "Roarke's Prisoner; Secrets #3 "Blood and Kisses"; Secrets #6 "A Candidate for a Kiss"; Secrets #7 "Kissing the Hunter"). She also writes for Ellora's Cave. This full novel, The Forever Kiss, is her first full novel vampire tale, but another comes out in October 1, 2004 for Berkley Publishing, Master of the Night.

Warning to little old ladies and those faint of heart: move along lil' doggie, for Knight is a sizzling red-hot writer! For those with a more daring soul, Knight is what the doctor ordered. She is a savvy writer that can weave a tale that keeps her reader hooked the whole way. Small wonder this full novel is the first Red Sage non-anthology. Knight came up through Red Sage; they gave her the break, now it's her turn to shine. Since several of her Red Sage Novella's were vampire themes, it's not surprising she leads us into the vampire realm once again.

Edward Ridgemont, a sadistic vampire who loves the hunt and the kill, turned Cade McKinnon. For years, Cade has served as a shadowy protector for Valerie Chase. Vampires killed her family and would have killed her, too, but "The Cowboy" came to her rescue.

At seventeen, she begins to experience flashback nightmares. Anytime her dreams were too troubled "The Cowboy" was there to reassure her. Now, twenty-nine, a full-grown woman, "The Cowboy" still haunts her adult dreams, but as a seductive lover, giving her nights of erotic pleasure. Only, Cade is forced to move to protect her. Edward Ridgemont has decided to take Valerie for his own. and has hired her to ghost his biography, as a means to lure her to him. Cade tries to warn Valerie through her dreams. When that does not work, he tries to call her sister, but since Valerie believes Cade only exists in her nightmares and fantasy, she will not believe it. In order to save her, Cade abducts her. At first, Valerie is not too alarmed by this, until she learns Cade is a vampire, too. Now Valerie is caught between her passion for Cade, the real man, and her revulsion for vampires. She must learn to trust Cade and make the ultimate choice to save both their lives.

I especially enjoy Knights' "remaking" of the vampire. I have always had problems with the evil killers who slurp blood nightly, always found it strange a woman would love a man who went out and "necked" with other women constantly! But Knight wisely addresses these and makes the vamp a much more enjoyable character.

This book bites - sorry for the pun - but it's right on target. Proving Knight is one of the strongest writers in red-hot romance today. She has a strong voice, is able to take old tales and make them fresh. So if you are an Angela Knight fan, you must have this one. If you are a vampire fan, you need to order this stylish tale. Not a Knight a fan yet, and have a daring soul, then don't hesitate to get acquainted with this Southern Belle who eschews fiddliedees and goes straight to
erotic with a capital E.

43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Chilling Vampire Rollercoaster Ride!, November 14, 2004

By	Tara A. Green (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews

Prepare yourself for a violent ride in Angela Knight's latest book, THE FOREVER KISS. This romantic title actually yields a gritty vampire tale that chills you to the bone.

Valerie Chase's family was brutally murdered by a group of vampires when she was a young child. Her mother was savagely raped and killed, and her father's life sucked from him. Only herself and her younger sister survived, thanks to Cade McKinnon, another vampire on the scene who refused to kill her, even though his vampire master commanded that he do so.

Years later, Valerie is visited in her dreams by the man she knows as Cowboy. The Cowboy is her hero, who protects her as a child and later makes love to her.

As Edward Ridgeont, the diabolical vampire master, begins his pursuit of Valerie again and draws her to his mansion, Cade steps in to protect her. Though not as strong as his old vampire master, he is determined to protect Valerie.

This story is intriguing, however if you are looking for an erotica romance, this really isn't the book for you. Drawing away from the initial sensual nature this story begins with, this book is riddled with very gloomy and very graphic violence. Cade, the hero of the story, also has sex (I wouldn't say makes love though he seems to satisy the lady well enough) to an other woman and Valerie "sees" this in her dreams. For those of us who like monogamous stories once the hero and heroine meet, this is a real turn off.

For those of you who love vampire stories, this one is a fantastic one. The paranormal elements in this book are top notch. Angela Knight is an extremely profienct and talented writer.

So looking at this book from several angles, it fails as a "feel good" romance and even strips the fun out of the sensual nature however as a paranormal story it's one of the best I've read in a while. Not one to enjoy gratitious violence I think I'll read something a bit lighter next. I would not want to read several stories like this in succession. This is just a personal preference.

Warning -- extremely graphic violence and strong sexual content

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC READ!!!!!!!!!!!, August 24, 2004

By	Sheryl (Australia) - See all my reviews

The Forever Kiss is about Cade McKinnon's wish to kill his former Master and free those in thrall to him. But he needs more power than what he's got and the only one that can help him is the woman who's dreams he share's. Now he must convince her that the only way they can both survive is to join together to defeat the evil Master, otherwise, nothing may stop him.

Cade is a vampire, but known only as "Cowboy" to Valerie, now he'll do everything he can to protect her and her sister.

Valerie Chase is a reporter who has lost her job. She is given an opportunity to ghost write for a eccentric businessman, unknown to her, it is the man who killed her parents and now he wants her for himself.

Once I started this book I couldn't put it down. It was great, there was plenty of action both physical and mental. I really enjoyed the way they both joined together to achieve what they wanted. And their love for each other shone through to the end. If you want a vampire story with some great romance then do not pass this book by.