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    Hunter

    By Jacquelyn Frank

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    This can't be happening to her. A random break down. . .an isolated mountain road, a seemingly chance meeting with a hotter-than-hot stranger. Tatyana is a modern gal who can handle any crisis, but before she knows what's hit her, she's sensing a hideous threat, not to her but to this man who draws her like a moth to flame. Hunter.

    "I know things. . .I saw it."

    When the attack comes, she is his protection from a diabolical enemy, even as he initiates her into a startling world of magic, sorcery and sensuality. For in a moment of terrifying danger a spark has been struck, and neither can escape the erotic fire to come. . .

    Praise for the novels of Jacquelyn Frank

    "Richly imagined. . .intense. . .erotic." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    "Spicy. . .fascinating. . .fully charged." --Library Journal
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZebra Books
    Release dateJun 24, 2013
    ISBN9781420135435
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    Jacquelyn Frank

    New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Frank is the author of the successful Nightwalkers series, which first introduced the world to her unique paranormal romances. She has since gone on to create two more successful, bestselling series: The Shadowdwellers and The Gatherers. Jacquelyn Frank has been passionate about writing ever since she picked up her first teen romance at age thirteen. Since then, she’s gone on to write over ten bestselling books, with more on the way. Before Jacquelyn became an author, she worked as a Sign Language Interpreter and substitute teacher. For more information on Jacquelyn Frank and her books, readers may visit her Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jacquelyn-Frank/371620872548 or visit her website at www.jacquelynfrank.com.

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    • 4/5
      I had high hopes for The Hunter, and I am delighted to say it did not disappoint. It was a fun ride, from start to finish, with an awesomely eclectic mix of old west action, steampunk adventure, and paranormal romance. It's a high-concept story that could have fallen apart in so many places, and which could easily have crossed the line from inspired to ridiculous, but which deftly holds it all together.

      When we first meet Colt Jackson, he's largely innocent of his family's calling and, as a result, about to get his head handed to him by demon horseman. In essence, he provides the reader with an accessible window into the story, giving us an excuse to learn about the mythology (both Hunter and Darkin). Fast forward a decade, and it's now Colt who so religiously pursues the family calling, putting himself at odds with his brothers, the law, and every supernatural specimen to cross his path. Although a little dour and single-minded, Colt is also the very epitome of an old west action hero, and definitely worth following along with.

      In pursuit of a legendary Book that he believes will help to seal away the Darkin forever more, he crosses paths with the sexy, succulent, sensual, Lilly . . . the succubus who answers his summoning. As is so often the case with me, I identified most strongly with Lilly and, through her, really found my way into the story. I loved her multiple layers of identity, her conflicting passions, and her dubious loyalties. She's a woman beholden to both demon and mortal, destined to betray one (or both) when the time comes. With that in mind, she's also a woman of awkward inhibitions, one who teases and toys with her captor/rescuer in the naughtiest manner (as a succubus should), but who also flirts with him in the sweetest ways (as a young woman should).

      What follows is an exciting romp, full of enough twists and turns to keep the story exciting. Colt and Lilly are great leads (who make a great couple) who could easily carry a novel, but they're smartly assisted by some fantastic secondary characters, who keep things fresh and interesting. Steampunk mad-scientist Marley is definitely one, fallen angel/vampire/demon-lord Rathe is another.

      With this being the first part of a trilogy, we don't get a tidy tying up of all the loose ends, but it's definitely a story that works very well as a self-contained volume. There's a little bit here for everyone, but the various genres all mesh together wonderfully - there's never any sense of things being forced or arbitrarily dropped into the narrative, just to satisfy the conventions of one genre or another. Definitely a fun read, and one that has me excited for The Slayer (April 2012) and The Chosen (Dec 2012).
    • 4/5
      The Hunter, by Theresa Meyers, is a steampunk western romance...with demons. And if that sounds awesome, it's because it is.Colt Jackson, the youngest of the three Jackson brothers, is a Hunter. A hunter of the supernatural, actually, and by all accounts, a damned good one too. It runs in the family.That's the kind of thing that makes having to strike a deal with a demon (one he's sure will end up with him losing his soul) a little awkward. But if that means saving the world from all hell breaking loose, well...So, Colt summons up a succubus, Lilly, and the two of them head off to find his father's portion of the Book of Legend, so that he can seal off the Gates of Nyx. Naturally, nothing goes quite as planned, and Colt and Lilly find themselves thrown into a high pressure, high stakes situation, which leads to fast chemistry and a forged bond.I liked this book. Lilly and Colt make a good couple and a good team. At times I wished there had been more action, but the two of them made for an enjoyable read the entire time. And it was refreshing to see characters who managed to toe the line between letting go of all of their long-held beliefs at first sight, and clinging to them past the point of reason. A lot of authors use that as a crutch for conflict, but Meyers avoids that pitfall, and I thank her.Normally I don't like when romance novels add science fiction or fantasy elements, because the writer is often not as adept at handling those parts of the story, and the whole thing feels like it's taking place in front of flimsy backdrops. Meyers, however, does a very good job of blending the genres so they all feel like they fit into the tale. The Hunter would be a different story without the supernatural aspect of it. The western setting and the demons worked especially well together.However, I would have liked to have seen more steampunk. Not necessarily in terms of more gadgets and whatnot, but more in terms of the feeling. It's the kind of thing I hesitate to bring up, because I can't quantify it. But it didn't feel like a steampunk story to me.Then again, the book is primarily a romance novel, and it reads like that. Lots of sexual tension, innuendo, and descriptions of girls in dresses. I did enjoy the kind of clever explanation of why Colt, who is definitely not the kind of guy you'd expect to take such detailed notice of a lady's outfit, was paying so much attention to Lilly's costume changes. He's obsverant? It's cute, and I'll buy it.If you like romance novels, and you're wanting to blend the genres a bit, then I would definitely suggest this book. If you're more of a fantasy/science fiction fan looking for something with more romance, this book might make you restless. "Why haven't they been attacked by bandits, or bit by a snake or something? They haven't been in trouble for like ten chapters!"I'll admit to being completely predisposed to liking the book. Steampunk western? Why, that's my favourite kind! One of the main characters is a succubus? I've been so into them ever since getting into Lost Girl. Gritty characters in a gritty world? I can feel the sand and dust already!If those are things you love, then perhaps you too will enjoy the book.That being said, I knew before I started the story that it people were going to draw similarities between it and Supernatural. A family of demon-hunting men, one of them named Winchester, whose mother had been killed by a demon? I haven't even seen Supernatural and I know that much is pretty similar.But, having not seen Supernatural, I can't say how much it resembles the show or not, and I'm not entirely inclined to take a fan's word on it (there are Supernatural fans who believe the series invented salt). So I offer no comment there, except to say that there was nothing so out of the blue in this book that I thought, "She must have taken it from somewhere else!" If you're not familiar with the show, you won't feel lost in the book, in other words.
    • 4/5
      Winchester, Remington and Colt Jackson are the Chosen. Or are they? They don’t believe so. They believe they are just Hunters. Those who keep humanity safe from supernaturals. However, every supernatural, also known as the Darkin, do believe it especially a part vampire, part fallen archangel demon lord named Rathe. He wants the Book of Legend, so that he can rule Earth and the Jackson brothers are the keepers of 1/3 of it. Rathe sends Lilly, a succubus, to Colt when Colt summons a demon to help him in his search for his family’s portion of the book. And then the fun begins.I enjoyed this book very much since it was a bit like reading an Indiana Jones or The Mummy story (both movies loved by me) where they race to find an artifact. The characters were well-fleshed (and yummylicious!) and easy to picture in my head. The story flowed smoothly with no noticeable hiccups. The action was fast-paced and not overdone. The characters are likeable except for Rathe, of course. He’s not meant to be liked and boy, oh boy, I can’t wait to see him get his.This is part one of three parts, one for each brother as they each look for 1/3 of the book. If they are the Chosen, and they’re certainly not admitting that they are, then they need all three portions of the book and all three brothers to seal the Gates of Nyx and keep the Darkin, Rathe in particular, out of the realm of humanity. I can’t wait for Winchester’s book, ‘The Slayer’ due out in April followed by Remington’s book, ‘The Chosen’ due out in December. Bring it!