Review Eternal Prey by Nina Bangs

Eternal Prey (Gods of the Night #3)
Nina Bangs
Netgalley
release date Dec.28th
Paranormal romance- Dinosaurs shape-shifters
Mass paperback 384pgs
Authors website

The souls of ancient predators crouch within the Eleven. Primal instincts and barely contained savagery drive them. But in a modern world threatened with chaos and darkness, they are…Gods of the Night.

Utah knows all about vengeance. Vampires killed his brother, and that act demands only one response. He frees his beast and destroys every bloodsucker he finds. But he never expected to meet a leader of his immortal enemies who was so beautiful, bewitching…and mortal.

Lia understands her destiny. She has a duty to stop the rogue vampires who are intent on wiping out the human race along with any nonhumans that get in their way. But she needs help dealing with the shadowy power guiding the escalating slaughter. Utah would be her last choice for a partner. Once a deadly foe, he now becomes her ally and protector. Loving him will be more dangerous than anything she’s ever done. Because when Utah releases his soul, the ultimate predator will once again stalk the earth, and death will walk with him.

My review
Rating-

Sexual-

 Danger has never been so sexy, come and read a twist in the shape-shifting world and meet some hot dinosaurs. I felt this book was way better than the first two. Nina Bangs creativity for the end of this world Mayan prophecy is just outstanding on how she brings everything together, I just can’t wait for the big finish. I found this one to be an emotional ride with all emotions present. You meet a few new characters the most important is Kione he is a prince of the faes.

This book was so emotional. I will have to warn anyone who is not tolerate  of the mentioning of m/m rape, but if you can please try. I found myself crying at a few points and let me tell you that’s hard to do I’m not a normal crier period.  Anyway there is two scenes in here that I just lost it. One is when Fin is taking in Kione’s pain and Utah and Lia steps in to help. The other is when  Kione is sharing his past, it was just horrible.  Its always nice to read when others step in to help no matter what happens.

Lia and her mother was in the second book. As you know Lia is a human at least for now and she is set out to take down Utah for killing so many vampires. She became his driver. The first thing she told Utah was to “pull over, you prehistoric jerk.” Lia was fun to read. I found her strong or soft when needed. She sure was witty and full of sarcasm when needed.

Utah is a Utahraptor. As you read in book two he lost his brother and these type raptors run in a pack, so he is now on a killing spree and wants nothing more than kill all vampires. Will he kill the one woman that is destined to be a vampire? It’s a sexy ride to find out.

This series is best to be read in order, but can be standalone.
1. Eternal Pleasure
2.Eternal Craving
3.Eternal Pray

This book receives Top Bite award

Interview with paranormal author Nina Bangs and giveaway

Please welcome my one of my favorite authors Nina Bangs.

Laurie- Would you please tell us what inspired you to write about dinosaurs?

Nina-I was searching for a new series idea. When I looked at all the wonderful paranormals already on the shelves, I decided that I needed something different, something that hadn’t been done yet. I knew I wanted my heroes to be the ultimate alpha males, but what could be more alpha than a wolf or vampire? Then I thought of Jurassic Park. Do you remember the scene where the tour car was stuck on the muddy road, and the boy inside watched the water in the two glasses ripple as the ground shook from distant footfalls? Boom, boom, boom, the footsteps came closer and closer. And when the T. rex finally broke from the trees, it was a wow moment. The predator’s size and ferocity took my breath away. I wanted my heroes to have that kind of impact—sensual and gorgeous in their human forms and savage ancient hunters in animal form.

Laurie-How did the 2012 Mayan end of the world prophecy come in to play with this awesome series?

Nina- I love listening to “Coast to Coast AM” when I can stay awake long enough to enjoy the show. Over the last few years, George Noory, the show’s host, has had quite a few guests who discussed the end of the Mayan long count calendar. What will happen in 2012? Some people predict the apocalypse while others believe it will herald in an age when humanity will ascend to a higher level of consciousness. Of course, I have no idea what will happen, if anything. But I decided that the ending date would make a perfect “ticking clock” for my series. What if men with the souls of ancient predators led by a mysterious and powerful leader are all that stand between mankind and complete annihilation on December 21, 2012?

Laurie- What can you say to the readers that just don’t think dinosaurs are sexy to get them to pick up the first book and try it?

Nina-I suppose perception is everything. For example: dragons are considered sexy. Why? Have you Googled dragon images and really looked at them? Pretty scary stuff. And don’t even get me started on some werewolf pictures I’ve seen. Then why not a T. rex? Remember, it’s not the beast that’s sexy, but the man that becomes the beast. I hope that changes a few minds.

Laurie- I know you don’t want to give much away, but we are on the edge of our seats. Why did Fin save these eleven and bring them to the future in human form? And can you give us a clue on the connection between Fin and Seven?

Nina-Fin has an agenda, and it’s not only about saving humanity. And no, I’m not telling you what that agenda is. He chose the ten he wanted to save even as Zero was destroying their world, and those they loved were dying. Fin took the ones he thought would have both the physical and emotional strength to survive in the present. He also wanted them to have a strong sense of loyalty. And if they also hungered for vengeance against Zero, all the better. But beyond that, he chose the ones who would bond with the women he saw in his visions.

Fin and Seven share a past that defies time and space. I guess that’s all I can say without turning this into a spoiler.

Laurie-Will all eleven including Fin get a story?

Nina-I doubt that I’ll be able to do all of their stories. A lot depends on sales. But I’ll write them as long as readers want to know more about the Eleven. I definitely will do Fin’s story.

Laurie-Have you considered writing a book for the vampire Jude?

Nina-I’ve always been partial to vampires. So, yes, I want to do Jude’s story if the opportunity presents itself. I’d also like to write Kione’s story. I love tortured heroes, and the fae prince is about as tortured as you can get.

Laurie-What does it take to make the perfect alpha male together with the perfect female lead, without going overboard with one or the other?

Nina-Umm, luck? No, just kidding. I always want my heroes to be strong men, but I never want them to smother the heroines. They have to respect her and accept her as an equal partner in their fight against the enemy. So, no overbearing Neanderthals need apply. I like a kick-butt heroine, but I never want her to take the place of the hero. If she’s powerful enough to win every fight and destroy every evil, then I guess we don’t need a hero. And I always want my hero and heroine to have flaws. I don’t write perfect characters.

 Laurie-You are so good at this, how do you make your characters so great without being annoying?

Nina-As a reader, I enjoy characters that aren’t simply black or white. Gray is my color of choice. And as a writer, I never make my characters all good or all bad. I even try to give my villains at least one positive quality even if it’s only a warped sense of humor. In Eternal Craving, Eight was vicious and cruel, but he had one redeeming moment. When he knew he was about to be banished from Earth, he asked that someone release the seagull he’d rescued.

Laurie- Can you give us some insight on how Dorchesterpub and the new ebook is going to work? And is this going to delay your Eternal Prey release date?

Nina-I’m no longer writing for Dorchester, so all future books will be from different publishers. Eternal Prey will be out on December 28 from Avon. From what Dorchester has said, my backlist will be available in e-format. A few books will also appear as trade paperbacks.


Laurie- Would you tell us what you are working on next and what to expect next at the bookstore?

Nina-I’m going back to the Castle of Dark Dreams for my next book. Edge, the cosmic troublemaker in charge of death, finally gets his own story. Next to Ganymede, he’s the most powerful troublemaker around. And there’s no love lost between the two. But their dislike for each other explodes into open warfare when a third party comes to play. I don’t have a release date yet for Wicked Edge.

Where to find Nina
Authors website
Facebook

Now for the giveaway Nina has two autographed books. One is Eternal Pleasure and the other is Eternal Craving. So there will be two winners and this is open for US and International.
Giveaway ends Nov. 27th.
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Thank you Nina for the interview. I also wanted to think my close friend Cathy for helping me with the question above, your the best!

Reivew Enernal Craving by Nina Bangs

Eternal Craving book two in the Gods of Night
Author Nina Bangs
Paranormal- shape shifting dinosaurs
Mass paperback pgs 380
Authors Website



Book Description
THE ELEVEN—an alliance of ultimate predators. Primal, lethal, irresistible.

THE PROPHECY—an ancient Mayan prediction that the world will end on 12-21-12.

THE PREY—where can you hide from pure evil?

Lies. He’s been promised a new life as the hunter he once was. But Al soon learns that all the rules have changed. Now he must control his most basic urges—the need to kill, to feed, to mate. And the woman he wants looks at him with both heat and fear in her eyes. Jenna Maloy doesn’t buy the story that he’s come to Philadelphia to save souls. She seems to see through the layers of deception to the primitive heart of him. With her beside him, Al stalks the dark forces that crouch in the city’s night shadows. But the real battle rages in his heart. Love is a formidable opponent. How can he ask her to stay with him after she’s seen the savagery of his beast? He only knows that if she turns from him he’ll be cursed with an Eternal Craving.

Eleven Gods of the Night…
The only creatures more deadly are the ones they’ve been summoned to destroy

Laurie's review
Rating-

Sexual-

Another hot dinosaur adventure worth reading. I found this one better then the first book. It has all the predicaments as the first just pumped up more, this one carries some sad moments and more humor. You get to learn more about the Mayan prediction and more about Fin and who wouldn’t want to know more about gorgeous Fin;). I really like the new character additions Bangs adds in this book, I think it will be interesting to see them grow.

Few spoilers
Jenna is Kelly’s sister and also a tabloid writer, so you know she knows things that goes bump into the night or does she really? When she sees Al change into a Allosaurus and kills one night, she loses it and runs for cover and calls her sister for the explanation. Its Fin and Al that does the explaining, not Kelly.

So far both women Fin has brought in holds a key to bringing down the next trip home. This one Jenna holds the key for the eighth. Fin also finds Jenna like her sister is one that asks to many questions. It is always interesting to read to see how much the woman can get out of the man like Fin that holds all the secrets.

Al has issues keeping his emotions under control, for one he loves to kill and Jenna sees this in his eyes every time. It makes it interesting to read how Al is going to handle a lady with loads of questions. He soon finds out she is not one that will let a prehistoric dinosaur to stand in here way to get the answers either.


Series order
1. Eternal Pleasures
2.Eternal Craving
3 coming soon around late fall of this year

Review Eternal Pleasures by Nina Bangs

Eternal Pleasures book on in the Gods of Night
Author Nina Bangs
Paranormal- shape shifting dinosaurs
Mass paperback pgs 380
Authors Website





Book Description

THE ELEVEN—an alliance of ultimate predators. Primal, lethal, irresistible.

THE PROPHECY—an ancient Mayan prediction that the world will end on 12-21-12.

THE PREY—where can you hide from pure evil?

Kelly Maloy opens her car door to much more than a great looking stranger at the Houston airport. Terror, desire, and a horrible truth climb in with him. She’s only supposed to drive Ty Endeka around the city for a few weeks. Too bad no one tells her that once day fades she’ll become part of a battle fought in the darkened streets with an enemy that isn’t human. And the sensual man who feeds her fantasies hides a soul that gives new meaning to animal magnetism.

Eleven Gods of the Night…

The only creatures more deadly are the ones they’ve been summoned to destroy.

Laurie's review
Rating-

Sexual-

Loved it, loved it, loved it. Its hard for me to find a first book in a series that I really enjoyed, this one fits that bill and gave me more. Nina Bangs wrote a fabulous story with these shape shifting dinosaurs, no they are not your cuddly shape-shifting tigers or wolves etc. these are more hard core love to kill killers, so you get several blood scenes. You have 11 of them they are called Eleven Gods of the Night and they are all hot, their leader Fin is really hot also. You also get vampires with a hot leader named Jude. Wolves pack with a hot leader Macario. So you get a whole cast of hot men to read about. Now these men are on a mission they is to take out The Lords of Time. I know what your saying shape-shifting dinosaurs this has to be a very corny, but I really loved the authors storyline and how everything flows together.

I don’t find may heroine’s that I truly enjoy reading, but Kelly was wonderful. Kelly never new that things that goes bump in the night exist, until she gets a job as a driver. When she picked Ty up she knew something wasn’t right and she soon finds out how right she is about him, when she see him change into a T Rex (it gets really tense here). As Kelly looks at all the hot men she finds one that she cant keep away form that’s Ty, even though she knows he can take out a wolf pack in a heart beat, she cant stay away from his protectiveness of her. These too are really good together and they get into a lot of hairy situations that keeps you reading to find out what will happen next between them.

I really like Ty, he is one most like about hot and ready for any action. Now remember these men haven’t had any women around them for sixty- five million years, so you know what on each ones mind;). The more Ty is around Kelly the more he falls for her and the more he want to protect her from all dangers. But is Kelly the one woman that can love him enough to walk into the heart of the beast and claim a piece of his soul and become immortal and stay with him for eternity? Well you’ll have to read and find out the whole story.

I have a friend that wrote to Nina and asked her when the next books is due out and Nina says “around Dec.” so you wont have long to wait for book three.