Tuesday 15 June 2010

Review: One Foot in the Grave - Jeaniene Frost

You can run from the grave, but you can't hide...

Half-vampire Cat Crawfield is now Special Agent Cat Crawfield, working for the government to rid the world of the rogue undead. She's still using everything Bones, her sexy and dangerous ex, taught her, but when Cat is targeted for assassination, the only man who can help her is the vampire she left behind.

Being around him awakens all her emotions, from the adrenaline kick of slaying vamps side by side to the reckless passion that consumed them. But a price on her head - wanted: dead or half-alive - means her survival depends on teaming up with Bones. And no matter how hard she tries to keep things professional between them, she'll find that desire lasts forever... and that Bones won't let her get away again.

Night Huntress Series:
Halfway to the Grave
One Foot in the Grave
At Grave's End
Destined for an Early Grave
One for the Money (Short Story in the Magic Graves Anthology)
This Side of the Grave
One Grave at a Time
Home for the Holidays (Novella available as an ebook or as part of The Bite Before Christmas anthology)
Up from the Grave

Night Huntress World Series:
(This is a spin off from the Night Huntress Series that fits into the time line after Destined for an Early Grave)
First Drop Of Crimson
Eternal Kiss of Darkness

Night Prince Series:
(This is a spin off from the Night Huntress series that fits into the time line after One Grave at a Time)
Once Burned
Twice Tempted

For more information visit Jeaniene Frost's website

Review:
Although this review won't contain spoilers for One Foot in the Grave this is the second book in a series so if you've not read Halfway to the Grave I'd recommend reading that before you continue reading this review. This is a fantastic series though so would definitely recommend giving them a try!

The end of Halfway to the Grave saw Cat trying to protect Bones by leaving him to go and work for the government in a special department set up to fight vampires. One Foot in the Grave continues the story 4 years later - Cat has now established her vampire hunting team and trained her men in the same way Bones taught her in the past. But no matter how good their training has been her team are still only humans and can't protect Cat when she finds herself being targeted by vampire assassins. Bones has also managed to track her down and she is forced to turn to him for help. The attraction between them is still strong and Bones is determined not to let Cat get away from him again.

Wow, what can I say about One Foot in the Grave? I absolutely loved the first book in the series but this on blew me away! I am head over heals crazy about Bones - yes his British slang doesn't sound natural to a Brit but it suits him & I love the way he talks, he is also sexy as hell and the scenes between him and Cat are scorching. I'd heard a lot about the infamous chapter 32 but boy did it surpass my expectations and I think it may have ruined me for other paranormal romances :o)

If you liked the first book in the series then I guarantee you'll enjoy this one even more. It had everything I loved about Halfway to the Grave and then some. I've already mentioned how HOT it is but it is also action packed and full of twists that will make Cat rethink everything she has ever been told. We are introduced to some great new characters - I really liked Cat's team members Tate, Juan, Dave and Cooper and am looking forward to seeing more of them in the series. I enjoyed watching their interactions with Cat and the way they all looked out for each other.

Although this is classed as paranormal romance I would consider it one of those books that crosses over with the urban fantasy series & would recommend it to fans of both genres. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book and am looking forward to seeing what is in store for Cat and Bones in the future. If you are new to the series then I'd strongly recommend starting with the first book as it really does need to be read in order to get the full back story between the main characters but this is definitely one of my favourite series and one not to be missed!

Source: Library

Other Reviews:
Ink and Paper
Story Wings
I'd So Rather Be Reading
If you have reviewed this book on your blog please leave a link to your review in the comments & I'll add the link here.

6 comments:

  1. Great review! This is one of my favorites. I read them all back to back. Now I’m suffering from the lack of Bones in my life ;)

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  2. I start sweating just thinking about Bones. I've read book one in the series and absolutely loved it, so I have to catch up on the rest. I love the action and adore both characters. Awesome review, Sarah!

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  3. Awesome review, Sarah! I absolutely adore this series! I have to say though, I find Bones language to be pretty believable, I don't have any problem with it, lol. But Chapter 32! Who needs a human? I'm saving myself for a vampire! Haha! :D Thanks for linking to my review! I've done the same.

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  4. @ Christie - I love Bones! I'm waiting for the next 2 books to come into the library but I'll definitely be buying the series when I can afford it as I know I'll read them again :o) I can definitely understand the Bones withdrawal symptoms LOL

    @ Mar - He's soooo hot isn't he!! Gotta love Bones, he's definitley my current fave book bf LOL. I can't believe you've not read this one yet - you are going to DIE reading chapter 32!!! Just be prepared for plenty of cold showers LOL

    @ Jo - This is a fab series :o) When I first started book 1 I really didn't think I was going to like Bones at all with the way he spoke but it didn't take me very long to fall madly in love with him lol! I'm with you there - I'm just waiting for my vamp to find me. I know he's out there somewhere hehe :o) Thanks for the link back

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  5. Hey Sarah,

    I love Bones!

    Here's my link:

    http://idsoratherbereading.blogspot.com/2010/08/book-review-one-foot-in-grave-night.html

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  6. Hey Kelli, I have to confess I have a special place in my heart reserved for Bones LOL. I've added your link for you :o)

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