Blue Moon
“Wicked Deeds on a Winter’s Night” by Kresley Cole
I love vampires. Love them. In fact, all the RMB girls do. We have a bumper sticker on the RMB mobile that screams “I brake for vampires” in bling. (As you may be able to tell, we brake for no one.) But werewolves are slowly and seductively creeping their way (or clawing, take your pick) into my black heart, courtesy of Kresley Cole. Warning though, don’t read on if you want to buy this book and don’t want to know about the good stuff. Coz trust me, I’m going to spill.
Bowen *insert lusty sigh here* MacRieve of the Lykae clan is 1200 years old, with a tragic past. Each Lykae is destined for only one mate. Bowen lost his centuries ago when she ran from his werewolf state, into the forest. (Stupid twit!) Grief and guilt-stricken, Bowen decides to take part in the Hie, which is sort of the supernatural Amazing Race. If he wins it, he’ll receive some key that allows him to go back in time and change things. Which he plans to do, by bringing his beloved back.
Mariketa the Awaited is said to be the most powerful witch ever, even though for all intents and purposes, she’s still a 23 year old mortal. Witches are regarded with fear and suspicion by the rest of the Lore (ie the other supernatural creatures) because of their magik and the fact that they sell their spells for money. Mari is also taking part in the race, and her paths cross with Bowen’s to sizzling effect. They get off to the wrong start however, when Bowen (aahh!!) finds himself attracted to a woman for the first time in 2 centuries, and thinks that she has put a spell on him. He’s furious, and considers this a betrayal of his feelings for his lost, wimpy love. To retaliate, he locks Mari and some other supernaturals into a tomb which happens to be filled with incubi, although he doesn’t know this. Men.
Bowen is gone for 3 weeks and when he realizes that Mari never showed up, he goes in search of her, only to realize that she never made it out of the tomb. He’s furious with himself, but can’t bring himself to admit this to her. I guess 200 years with no rumpy pumpy makes a guy crotchety. Bowen (Bowen!!) then convinces himself that Mari is the reincarnated soul of his lost love, Mariah. Even though Mari is nothing like Mariah. Mariah was blonde and delicate and disdained physical intimacy. Mari is snarky and opinionated and likes sex. In other words, if the RMB girls were supernatural beings, we’d be just like Mari.
Bowen (Bowen *hearts* Lola) decides that the way to reclaim Mariah, is by making Mari his mate. And so he decides to woo her. And when werewolves woo, they go all out, can I just say. He feeds her, provides for her, bathes her. And let’s not forget the snarling at and attempted manslaughter of perceived rivals. As he tells Mari, he wants to tear out the throat of the demon who lusts after her, and leave it at her feet. *giddy sigh* Nothing says I love you like a body part given in tribute. Don’t forget to wrap it up in a robin-egg blue box with white ribbon Bowen!
And that scene where they’re each supposed to tell the other 5 things about themselves, and Mari chides Bowen (Lola hearts you Bowen!) for only being able to say things about himself which are in connection with her? Bowen’s response is that the only good part about him is her. One, two, three, B-O-W-E-N!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *Lola’s eyes fill with longing at the thought of pouncing onto Bowen and using him as a bouncing castle*
And when Bowen (Bowen! Marry me!) decides to let a part of his light-hearted side show, oh Lord. Please deliver me to Bowen. Mari describes him as playful and downright wolfish. That’s to say nothing of the time Bowen changes into his wolf form, and chases Mari down to the ground before they engage in ahem, adult behaviour. A bathtub full of ice-cubes is looking good right about now.
The action is fast paced, and every time Bowen (my man!) thinks he’s in danger of losing Mari to snakes, earthquakes, rapists, plane crashes etc, he’s full of agony and rage, and swears to protect her. Oh Bowen! Oos Mama Lola’s liddle wolfie, yess yoou are! Yesss yoou are! Yesss yoou… ahem. Sheridan and Mimi, don’t think I can’t hear you throwing up outside! These walls are thin!
Eeventually Bowen (is mine) is forced to decide between a life with Mari, or choosing to be reunited with Mariah. I can say that I fully support Mari’s every decision at this point of time. And when Bowen thinks that he’s lost Mari forever? Don’t step on that puddle Mimi, that’s Lola’s melted heart. Sheridan, go get a mop and bucket! Now I kinda want to go out and buy myself a wolf cub, in the hopes that when the full moon’s out, I will open my eyes and magically, there’ll be a hott nekkid werewolf in my room. What a feast that will be.
So in case all of the aforementioned needs to be spelled out in bring neon pink lights, read this book.
And Bowen is mine.
cutepolishgirl68 said,
November 20, 2007 @ 11:14 pm
Lola baby- didn’t your Mama ever teach you it is nice to share….especially with someone that gives you alcoholic drink ideas and suggestions for really hot books….ie. Sarah McCarty (any of them).
La Lola said,
November 21, 2007 @ 12:05 pm
What can I say, I’ve never been able to play well with others!
Sayuri said,
June 13, 2008 @ 3:50 pm
I just finished this and all I can say is….Bowen. *sigh*
La Lola said,
June 13, 2008 @ 4:23 pm
*sounds of tribal drums* Bowen! Bowen! Bowen! Oogachucka..