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Tall, Dark & Lonely (2010)

by R.L. Mathewson(Favorite Author)

4.14 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

098321252X (ISBN13: 9780983212522)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

R.L. Mathewson

series

Pyte/Sentinel

review 1: I am a R. L. Mathewson fan (Neighbors from Hell) so I started this book simply because of that. Looking back I really had no idea what I was in for, barely even read the summary. Oh Ephraim, I could love you for eternity you beautiful Pyte! I love the wounded and unbreakable heroes, they draw me in and somehow make violence (read bloodlust) into something justifiable. I was actually excited to see an ass kicking because I knew it would be beautiful, and is was! Madison was no victim and I respect that from a heroine - it's a requirement. If you're going to have a badass male you better be able to bring it, and Madison totally brought it! Not only is the story great with awesome couples banter but the sex is out of this world (read: paranormal) steamy - literally fanni... moreng myself with a "wow" face. I also appreciated that Ephraim and Madison were not the only two characters that were well developed. The anticipation to see how this series continues is almost as fun as actually reading it - almost. Gotta give it up for R. L. Mathewson to mention the whole "female monthly" and what that could mean for someone craving blood. Gross I know but lets just say if Mathewson goes there you know this is written from a "real" pov - totally felt this book! It could happen and I'm watching my neighbors closely for red eyes, killer bodies and fangs! Yes please!!
review 2: This was a fabulous read/listen because it was funny, sexy and offered a world of varied blood-suckers & other superhuman qualities (Pyte/Sentinels/vamps etc.), that was refreshing and different. I really liked how R.L. Matthewson's adhered to some aspects of the classic vampire canons, while adding elements to these supernatural creatures that was unique to this story. 24 year old Madison, as a heroine, was maternal, loving, self-sacrificing, and completely loyal to the well-being of her siblings (Jill and Joshua). Her mother Candy was a low-life, selfish woman who only stuck around when it was in her interest. When Madison moved her family to New Hampshire to live in her grandmother's boarding house, well, that's when her life totally took a turn and became something remarkable after meeting the hero of this story.The hero, Ephraim Williams, who is a Pyte (you have to read this book to learn what that is :-), is about 200+ years old [Yeah, big age difference---but age certainly didn't matter in his love affair] Although Ephraim lives in the same boarding home, he's a recluse until he catches scent of Madison's blood, and cannot stay away from her. As this story progresses so does the sexual tension between the leads and Ephraim's bloodlust for her. There were a lot of hurdles and challenges both leads had to overcome and solve in order to stay together, but that part of the story was equally funny as it was dangerous. When Ephraim and Madison finally give in to their magnetic romance, I have to say that their Pyte/human sex was phenomenal....it was pretty supernatural, steamy & well crazy hot! LOL. Both leads shared a great love affair. OMG, Ephraim was totally whooped with Madison. The only thing that bothered me was how stubborn she was when she got pissed. OMG, the girl could hold a grudge, but Ephraim's relentless persistence paid off in both keeping her safe and winning back her affection each time she got upset with him.I enjoyed what became of Madison, Ephraim, and her family.--They became a beautiful family unit which they all desperately needed. One of the best surprises was Chris who was Madison's student and how he got integrated into this unconventional family. I thought the best aspect was how, not only did the leads find this healing kind of love with one another, but that love also extended itself to the rest of the family. WOW!!! What a great story! CAN'T WAIT TO READ THE NEXT BOOK WHICH IS CHRIS'S STORY! WOOT-WOOT!Narrator: I've heard Stella Bloom before and I think she does a good job with her narrations. She adds sass and injects the right amount of inflection in the humorous parts. less

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