Title: First Drop of Crimson
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Series: Night Huntress World #1
Published: February 9, 2010
Genre: Paranormal Romance
*Borrowed from Library

Book Description:

The night is not safe for mortals. Denise MacGregor knows all too well what lurks in the shadows - her best friend is half-vampire Cat Crawfield - and she has already lost more than the average human could bear. But her family's dark past is wrapped in secrets and shrouded in darkness - and a demon shapeshifter has marked Denise as prey. Now her survival depends on an immortal who craves a taste of her.

He is Spade, a powerful, mysterious vampire who has walked the earth for centuries and is now duty-bound to protect this endangered, alluring human - even if it means destroying his own kind. Denise may arouse his deepest hungers, but Spade knows he must fight his urge to have her as they face the demon nightmare together...

Because once the first drop of crimson falls, they will both be lost. ((Goodreads)

Rating:
4.5 stars-Unbelievably Awesome
I loved this book. I highly recommend it.

Review:
I was not sure if I was going to like this book. I was very skeptical, but I am very glad I read it. To be honest, I could not see Denise and Slade together before I read this novel; hence, my reluctance to read this book, but I was so very wrong.

Denise wants nothing to do with the supernatural world. After the horrific events in the Night Huntress Series, Denise wants to forget that world exists. However, Denise does not have that choice. In the past few weeks, Denise has lost a few family members. Her cousin Paul fears he will be next. Skeptical at first, Denise quickly changes her mind when she witnesses something unnatural.

Slade is a loyal and trustworthy friend to Bones. He has proved this many times throughout the Night Huntress Series. When he gets a call from Denise asking for help, he goes to help wanting to give Cat and Bones a break from their already traumatic year. Denise and Slade find themselves working together to help free Denise and her family from a demon looking for revenge. Slade, who tends to avoid human relationships, finds himself attracted to Denise and hopes to cure her of her fear of vampires.

Slade is a character with many layers. All we know from the series is he was sent to Australia with Bones, Timothy, and Ian. A few tidbits here and there are given, but not much. In this novel, we learn more about his background, how he met the guys, his habits, and his personality. I found myself really liking Slade. I have seen the loyal side of him, but I really loved seeing his humorous and possessive side. I had a fun time reading from his point of view.

I cannot wait to read more from Jeaniene Frost. She quickly became one of my favorite authors this year. I really enjoyed the plot in this novel and the added dimensions to the Night Huntress World. We have dealt with vampires, ghosts, and ghouls, but now we encounter something new. I was very happy with the ending. This book is wrapped up very nicely and I can't wait to read more about Mencheres.

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Interested in Frost Drop of Crimson? Don't forget to check out the Night Huntress Series:

Halfway to the Grave * One Foot in the Grave * At Grave's End * Destined for an Early Grave

Coming soon by Jeaniene Frost:
Eternal Kiss of Darkness (July 27, 2007)