Review: Crimson Sunrise by Renee Rearden

This is the second book in the Tueri Fated Souls series by Renee Rearden.  I received this and the first book, Moonlight Bleu from the author after I found it listed on a Goodreads Read4Review list.  The first book in the series was a fantastic read, check out my review here.

This book picks up roughly four months from the ending in Moonlight Bleu.  Saari has been dating both Dhelis and Brogan, spending time with each of them alone, getting to know them.  Now they are in Las Vegas on what basically amounts to their honeymoon.  A time when they will be going through training classes together and Saari will learn more about what she can do, alone and with each of her mates.  They are staying in a romantic bungalow right on the beach.  Who could ask for a more romantic setting?

Unfortunately, things don't work out as planned.  First Brogan is called away to work a healing on a council member. Then Dhelis finds out that he has to go to DC at the last minute to cover for another who's wife has gone into early labor.  Saari is not happy about being basically left all alone on her honeymoon without either of her mates.  Luckily, Mag, her vampire brother shows up to keep her company and give her a sounding board to vent on.  Things go from bad to worse though when Saari and Mag are kidnapped and left with no way to contact anyone.

This book flowed so quickly for me.  The pacing was superb and the dialogue was spot on. I really enjoyed the twists and turns that took place in solving the mystery.  I really enjoyed getting to get a more in depth look at Mag and Saari's relationship.  My only complaint is that now I want the next book and I don't even know if there's going to be a next book... There had better be a next book!  *shakes fist*

Even though the HEA is getting closer to resolution, it's not quite there yet.  Plus there are still a lot of strings that haven't been tied up.  Primarily the one about Saari's parentage, but also several others that I don't want to give any spoilers on.  This is getting 5 stars on Goodreads and a sincere hope the Ms. Rearden hurries up with book 3.

Saari Mitchell attends a Tueri conference in Las Vegas, Nevada to strengthen her bonds with Dhelis Guidry and Brogan Vincent-and see if they can make their three-sided relationship work. But when Saari and her vampire brother Mag's lives are threatened, her trip to paradise soon becomes a surreal fight for survival. Dhelis and Brogan's psychic abilities are no help in finding Saari. Desperate to save their mate, they call in favors from the psychic and preternatural community, but the information leads only to more questions. Is the threat against Saari personal or part of a larger plan that threatens every human and Tueri's existence?

Review: Moonlight Bleu by Renee Rearden

This is the first book in the Tueri Fated Souls series by Renee Rearden.  I actually found this book on a Goodreads Read4Review list.  It sounded good, so I inquired to the author about the book.  She was kind enough to send me a copy for review, even knowing I had a crazy schedule and it might be awhile before I got to it.  Boy am I glad that I got to it sooner rather than later.  What a great find!

The story begins with our introduction to Saari Mitchell in route to her shrink's office for his help in figuring out why she has the recurring dream of the night her betrothed died and she was made immortal.  She has had this recurring nightmare each year near her birthday for centuries.   She has to be very careful in what she tells him, as she believes he is just a human and isn't aware of the supernatural that live amongst humans. But the nightmares are coming nightly now and Saari is about ready to give up on his assistance.

As it turns out, the shrink isn't human either.  Dr. Clayton Lytton is a Lunate and is tormenting Saari to enjoy the terror she experiences every time she has the nightmare.  He has been putting Saari into a hypnotic state and giving her the post hypnotic suggestion that every time she sleeps, she should have the nightmare and then return to him.  Dr. Lytton isn't sure what Saari is, but he plans to possess her powers and use them for his own gain. His goal is to break her mentally.

I have to say that I really enjoyed this book.  It is set in 2032 near Las Vegas, Nevada in the fictional city of New Angeles.  In 2012, The Great Quake basically liquefied California and made Nevada water front property. Psychics have been accepted as a standard forensic measure in solving crimes, particularly for the missing and homicide divisions.  Apart from this, there isn't a lot of difference between then and now. All other paranormals are still in hiding from the general population.  Saari is aware of some, such as her friend Nisa who is a Cupid and her best friend Mag who is a vampire.  But she has no idea where her particular powers and healing ability come from.  That is until she is stabbed by a rogue vampire and the hunter who is there to kill him figures out what and who she is.

There is no HEA in this book and I was totally okay with that.  The potential is there and that is enough for now.  There is still so much to be learned and the world building to continue on.  The pacing is very good, the characters have depth and the dialogue has been stupendous.  I can't wait to get started on the next book in the series, Crimson Sunrise.  4 stars on Goodreads for this fantastic read.

Saari Mitchell sees a psychologist in order to understand why--500 years later--she's still dreaming of her dead lover. Her shrink isn't helping, the nightmares come every time she closes her eyes, and the lack of sleep is interfering with her job at Sacred Heart Hospital. With her psychic ability to heal the human spirit on the fritz, her auric radar becomes as reliable as her spotty cell phone service.

By day, Dhelis Guidry works as a detective for the new Angeles Police Department investigating the missing or murdered women in the Full-Moon Killer case. In his spare time he hunts rogue vampires as a Tueri executioner.

Brogan Vincent is a Tueri healer. Though he could offer his miraculous talents to the rich and powerful, he has chosen anonymity and peace by only using his psychic abilities among the Tueri.

One look into Saari's tri-colored eyes and both men realize she is Tueri. One touch tells them each she's their soul mate. But can either of them protect her from the Full-Moon Killer?