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The Morganville Vampire Series by Rachel Caine

Stars: 4-5 (All books are rated between a 4-5 star rating)

What an amazing series! If you are looking for a unique blend of Vampires, action, romance and some serious hotties this is a series you won't want to miss!!

The story plot is based in a created town of Morganville. Here is where the story unfolds.Young over-achiever Claire, has graduated early from her high school and is off to college in Morganville. Some are born and raised in Morganville and are accustomed to the life that intermingles with vampires. Those that are lucky aren't even aware of the dangers that are so very close to them with a little protection in place of course. Most families have a vampire protector which then they wear their "protectors" symbol. Most are bracelets.
Our protag Claire is greeted with one hell of a welcoming committee, nothing short of missing laundry, a shove down some stairs and threats on her life thanks to Monica and her band of nasty followers. Every great story has an amazing lead character and an equally hot counterpart. This one delivers that and more.
Claire has decided she cannot live in the dorms due to her bad experience and has found an ad in the local paper seeking a roommate. Claire has been accepted to live in the Glass House which consists of Michael, Eve and Shane. Each of them have their quirks and stories, not all good of course. Trouble always seems to find "The Glass House Four" as I call them. They seem to attract to wrong attention everywhere they go.
Mysterious Michael is a great musician but as of late he has not been playing in his normal hot spots. He seems to be sleeping during the day and always around a night. Hmmm, it's not what you think and if you are curious you really need to read this to get all your answers. Soon enough, our smart, witty little protag Claire, figures out that the people of Morganville are not what they seem and are ruled by the founding vampire Amelie. Amelie has tried to create a safe place where vampires and the human race can co-exist. Theres only one problem....there is something happening to the vampires and only a small few are aware of what it is.
There is a whole lot of action, suspense, twist that you never would have anticipated and some seriously awesome snarky comments. You will pretty much encounter just about every emotion as you travel through the story of The Morganville Vampires.

So Over You by Gwen Hayes

Stars: 3.5

This is the first book by Gwen Hayes I have read and I really enjoyed this story. Layney Logan was such an incredible character and well defined. It’s Layney’s senior year and she is co-chief editor with Beelzebub (aka Jimmy Foster) her arch nemesis. With funding and cuts, the Journalism class is about to be void but Layney is determined to keep it alive and running no matter the cost.

Layney is set up on 12 random dates for a fundraising calendar which is anything but enticing to her. After an 8th grade break-up, Layney couldn’t let go of her hurt and hate she feels toward Jimmy Foster which had driven her to hate all high school boys….especially Foster! Little does Layney know, Foster still harbors feelings for the Ice Queen Layney and proves he’s anything but the bad guy she claims he is.

This was quite a cute story. I loved the snarky dialogue that Hayes has contributed. I have to say that one of my favorite parts was when Layney was on her karaoke date and Jimmy was called to the stage to sing “Like A Virgin”!! I laughed so hard and still brings giggles when I think about it.

This is a Love-Hate story that will have you laughing, sulking, and cheering on the protagonist to open up and feel love again. I would recommend this book and thanks to my buddy for the recommendation as well. I don’t think it would have even crossed my mind to read if it hadn’t been for that.