Hard Days Night

The Firsts, Book 8

By: C.L. Quinn

Narrated by: Pyper Down

My name is Mal. I'm a cop in Los Angeles. I can tell you, I thought I'd seen everything.... Turns out I was wrong. One night, on a forced vacation, watching a sunset on a lovely beach, I intercepted a call for a homicide. It wasn't my jurisdiction, but I decided to respond until the locals could get there. I secured the scene on a lonely stretch of road near the ocean where a naked man had been shot in the head. God, the man was perfect. Big, sexy...I had to stop myself from touching him and contaminating the crime scene. I promised him that we'd find his killer. It broke my heart that such a magnificent man was dead. He was dead, yes...but apparently not permanently. What the hell? I fell backward in shock when he took a breath. No, in all of my years on the street, this I had never seen! Then the night got much more interesting.

The last thing that Ahmose expected when he finished a swim in the sparkling Pacific Ocean was to get a bullet in the head. To be fair, if he'd expected it, it would never have happened. Now, as he revives from the gunshot, a beautiful detective is insisting that she needs to call for an ambulance to help him. He needs her help, but not like that. Blood, and plenty of it, is all he requires to heal from a simple death.

Book eight of the best-selling series The Firsts is finally here, the story of the first blood vampire, the leader of the children of the moon - Ahmose's story, back in LA for more heat!

©2014 Teresa C. Butts (P)2015 Teresa C. Butts

Thrilling!

Author C.L. Quinn has outdone herself once again. This is by far the best vampire series that I've come across. Quinn can take this series going on forever, making it a long series. I found this story to be exciting, dangerous, and they always seem to be romance involved which is a plus. I'm sorry but this is a short review but I do highly recommend this series.

Narrator, Pyper Down blows me away as she always seems to do. Pyper makes me feel like I'm there inside the story. She's a very talented narrator. Her knack for distinguishing accents and voices are superb. She takes me away and as with Quinn, Down blows my mind to.

PERFECTION!!

C.L. Quinn is my Hero!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER!! This is my New Favorite Series! I have LOVED every single one of these books!! Mal is a No-nonsense, rough around the edges woman!! Amos has had a lot of stress and thing's to worry about lately, so he decided to take a vacation! There Chemistry is off the charts the night they meet on the beach! Amos might be technically dead, but he still wants Mal!! There Story is one of my favorite's!! Pyper Down is one of my top favorite narrators!! She has this perfect Sultry, sensual voice that draws you in!! I truly can not wait on book 9!!

NOT AS PASSION FILLED BUT JUST AS ADDICTIVE

Mal was a good Detective but when she and her Partner became obsessed with capturing one particular dangerous and manipulative Crime Lord her boss had no alternative but to demand they take a vacation. But that vacation was going to dramatically change both their lives.... one person was going to be thrilled but one person was going to be devastated.

First Blood Vampire Ahmose had left his magically hidden African Haven - he just needed to get away, be on his own and contemplate - yes he had a lot to be thankful for but something was missing in his life which made him broody, thoughtful and sad. He didn't realise he was being stalked but after taking a swim one night he went to investigate a noise and that's when he was shot in the head. Mal was settling into the beachside house when her police scanner alerted her to a dead body just up the road and asking if anyone was available to help so she went to watch over the body until the local Cops could get there. Mal was shocked and stunned at the dead man's handsome face and perfect body that she couldn't help but stare at.... but nothing could have prepared her when he opened his eyes and stared right back at her.

And that was the start of their journey - a journey that would involve a one night stand, First Blood magic, murder, kidnapping, misunderstandings, heartbreak, loss, joy, mourning, reconnecting, romancing and passion. As well as various sub plots such as an anti vampire Group determined to destroy them all and the unveiling of surprising twists and shocking connections. Along with all this, are the many characters involved and their actions, motives and POV's that only a very talented author could dream up, twist, entwine and wrap it all up into an entertaining and addictive story where each puzzle piece fits so well together to eventually make the perfect picture.

Worth a credit? Although I didn't feel this was a very romantic story as the H/H spent more time apart than together I did feel their strong connection to each other and there was a lot of other action going on within this book that easily kept my interest. And the long anticipated shock that ends Ahmose's pain, loneliness and torment and the nerve-wracking reunion when, at last, the beautiful truth is finally revealed. There are loose ends which will continue in the next book and one character heads off to her destiny in Seattle. Another well narrated addition to The Firsts series and YES, IMO, creditworthy.

Another great novel in the series

I do enjoy the departure from the vampire origin norms that are prevalent amongst so many series. The plots are creative, believable, tragic, romantic, well developed, action packed, dramatic with good characters. Most thought processes, emotions, reactions, relationships, behaviors are defined and expressed in depth. However I find gaps that make me wonder why common reactions are absent. For example the lack of resentment or remorse in assuming the worst, failing to seek all the facts, neglecting to inform all involved persons in hiding the survival and existence of a mother and pregnancy. I mean, after all she only survived permanent death because of the unexpected pregnancy. Yet the deception and cowardice that prolonged suffering of grief seems overlooked along with the lack of awe with the miracle of coming back from the dead. Why the bitch is held blameless is irritating and nonsensical. I still enjoyed the story very much despite this.

I HAVE TRAVELED THE WORLD WITH THIS SERIES!!!

If you could sum up Hard Days Night in three words, what would they be?

I LOVE AHMOSE!!!

What did you like best about this story?

I knew Ahmose was a good man, but we saw his softer side, his loving heart and how he loved his family!

Which scene was your favorite?

When he comes to her and is standing at the foot of the deck...he was so humble...I love him!!!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I wish they would make this series into movies!!!

Any additional comments?

I am in love with this series!!! I am loving on to book 9 right now...it is actually already in my ears..lol This was Ahmose's story, and our dark beautiful prince finally found his mate! It wasn't easy for him and Mal, she actually really made him work for it! But he was patient and kind with he, and she could not resist him...and they both got a very special gift out of their love...it was wonderful!!!

AWESOME ADDITION TO THE SERIES, THEY JUST KEEP GETTING BETTER AND BETTER! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!