Review: Secrets of the Demon by Diana Rowland

Secrets of the Demon
Author:Diana Rowland
Release Date: January 4, 2011
Publisher: DAW
Kara Gillian Book #3
ISBN:  0756406528
ISBN13: 9780756406523
Genre: Urban Fantasy


Homicide detective Kara Gillian has a special talent: she can sense the "arcane" in our world, and there's quite a bit of it, even in Beaulac, Louisiana. She's also a summoner of demons, and works on a task force that deals with supernatural crimes. Her partners are attractive and smart FBI agents, but they're not summoners, and they're not telling Kara why they are on this special force with her. 

To make things worse, Kara has pledged herself to one of the most powerful of demons-a Demon Lord-who helped save her partner's life, but now expects things in return. Meanwhile, she's trying to solve a string of murders that are somehow tied together by money, sex, rock music and...mud. But how can she concentrate on the case when she's not even sure who-or what-her partners are? 

TALK ABOUT ENDING WITH A BANG!! I need the next book NOW. Seriously SECRETS OF THE DEMON was beyond fantastic, I was glued to the pages every chance I had to read.  Kara is hilarious, I love her snarky comments and replies, I busted out laughing quite a few times. Rhyzkahl doesn't make as many appearances in SECRETS OF A DEMON but when he does he has me seeing a totally different side of him. The tension between Kara and Ryan continues to be unbearable they seriously need to kiss each other already. I'm honestly not sure which guy I would rather see Kara end up with but im loving the ride getting there. I really enjoyed all the Investigating/detective/forensic stuff in the book, It really kept me interested on a different level than other Urban Fantasy books. You are going to get so many new details and read so much new stuff your head will be spinning (in a really good way). I didn't guess the ending one bit, It was a mystery to me the entire time I was reading, and I was completely shocked with the last few paragraphs at the end OMG SERIOUSLY?? WTH?? Dying here!! Also I loved the style change for the cover. I have no clue when the next installment of Kara's life is coming out but I am begging Diana to make it soon :)


I gave it 5/5 stars

Week in Review 1/2-1/8

Books Ive Bought/received
*A Brush of Darkness by Allison Pang- From Publisher for review

*Blood Law by Jeannie Holmes- Signed- Won from Jeannie's "Ho Ho Ho! Merry Whatever!" Blog Contest

*Mind Games by Carolyn Crane- Signed- Carolyn sent it to me just because shes fabulous

*The little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker- Won from Eating Y.A Books


Books I read
Killing Rocks by D.D. Barant
A Brush of Darkness by Allison Pang
Secrets of the Demon by Diana Rowland
Mercy Blade by Faith Hunter
Death's Sweet Embrace by Tracey O'Hara


Other reviews posted
Crimson Wind by Diana Pharaoh Francis
Demon Underground by S.L. Wright
Hellforged by Nancy Holzner
Arcane Circle by Linda Robertson


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* Diana P Francis joined us on Wednesday 1/5 with a guest blog. 

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Review: Arcane Circle by Linda Robertson

Arcane Circle
Author: Linda Robertson
Release Date: December 28, 2010
Publisher: Pocket
Persephone Alcmedi Book #4
ISBN:   1439190259
ISBN13: 9781439190258
Genre: Urban Fantasy


Even magic can’t solve everything. . . . 

After facing down the forces of Fairy in mortal combat, Persephone Alcmedi still must deal with the aftermath. Not only does Seph now possess deadly secrets she must hide from the arcane and mundane world alike, but the dozens of magical creatures who’ve taken up residence behind her cornfield need food and shelter, and there’s still her foster daughter Beverly’s tenth birthday party to plan.

And that’s not all. . . . Seph’s boyfriend Johnny has revealed himself as the wærewolf Domn Lup, and the ruler of the wære world is en route from Romania to make sure Johnny really is the “king” he claims to be. But Johnny’s hiding a dangerous secret: his magic is locked in his mysterious tattoos. He and Seph must find a way for him to reclaim it—fast—despite those who have no intention of letting Johnny gain his full powers. Seph knows that, in the arcane world, strength is always a necessity and power must be constantly proven, but how far is she willing to go to succeed . . . and at what cost?


I was seriously dying to read this. After the cliff hanger in book 3 FATAL CIRCLE, ARCANE CIRCLE Couldn't come out fast enough in my opinion. Once again, Don't try to jump into this series in book 4 you must start from the beginning and pick up book 1 FATAL CIRCLE. 

In ARCANE CIRCLE you will get some shocking surprises and quite a bit of answers you might have been wondering about. Persephone, Johnny and Menessos seem to be working super well together despite past tensions and conflicts. Some new characters and Allies are introduced. Johnny finally gets a few answers about where his tattoos came from. Persephone has to do some soul searching like usual and her fellow witches still have there broomsticks up there butts.  I cant wait to see what the events in ARCANE CIRCLE will bring for the next book, I picked up this book and read it until it was done and was never bored with it.

I gave it 4/5 Stars

Follow Friday and Book Blogger Hop

Again I am participating in Follow Friday Hosted by Parajunkie.com as well as Book Blogger Hop hosted by crazy-for-books.com Thank you everyone for stopping by and Follow me if you like what you see!!

Follow Friday 

This weeks question comes from

Shannon @ Stalking the Bookshelves

"What book(s) have you discovered lately from someone's book blog?"

Across the Universe by Beth Revis and Im so super excited for it to come out.

Book Blogger Hop

This week's question comes from : Ivan who blogs at Ivan Bookworm:
 

"What book influenced or changed your life? How did it influence/change you?"

I cant say there is a specific book that changed or influenced my life. The books that got me hooked on Urban Fantasy though was the Twilight Series. Until I read them I didn't read much at all, but I picked those up then picked another book up then another and now I read way to much.

What are you reading??

A ton of awesome books came out this week I have had the hardest time deciding what to read when. What are you reading??

UFI goes Rabid

Carmel over at Rabid Reads interviewed me today. Stop on over to see what I had to say. Thank you Carmel for having me on :)

Winner: Earl of Darkness by Alix Rickloff

Thank you to everyone that entered!!

PRIZE: The winner will receive 1 copy of Earl of Darkness by Alix Rickloff

The winner chosen by Random.org is…

Sherri W.

Congrats!! I have emailed winner who has 48 hours to respond with mailing address or I will pick another.