MIDNIGHT HUNT by Arial Burnz provides a tumultuous roller coaster of a plot and, depending on a reader's disposition, will provide thrilling twists and turns or will cause vertigo and disorientation. Either way, I give it 4 stars.
In this third installment in the Bonded by Blood Vampire Chronicles, Broderick spends eighty years mourning the loss of his wife and soulmate, Davina, only to be drawn to the Kingdom of Germany during a time of religious and social unrest. Not only do the characters deal with the Inquisition, but werewolves are known to roam the countryside killing and cursing unfortunate villagers. The Elementals--those people who control a natural element such as earth, air and fire-- have gone into hiding, but it doesn't take long for Broderick to meet a Fire Witch, Monika, who reminds him of his beloved Davina. Together, Broderick and Monika fight against the werewolves, the Inquisition, and an old foe in hopes of fulfilling The Prophecy and providing redemption for all Vamsyrians.
Overall, I enjoyed MIDNIGHT HUNT. I like the new female protagonist, Monika. She is not timid or weak, but she is still soft and feminine. The werewolf aspect of the book is also interesting, and enough lore is described to make this piece of the puzzle fit nicely in the overall series plotline.
The romance was believable, and I liked how Broderick continues to show his faithfulness to Davina while attempting to figure out if Monika is really Davina reincarnated. The romance is graphic, though, earning a heat rating of 4 out of 5, and sex scenes are pervasive and detailed throughout the entire novel, making this novel appropriate for adults only. I felt like there were about 3 sex scenes too many for the plot, but that is more of a personal preference. The scenes did not detract from the plot, though I felt they slowed the pace a bit.
On the technical side, overall the pace of the novel was good, but there were some editing issues that tripped me up and detracted from my enjoyment of the novel. Overall, though, this series continues to be worth reading for any vampire lover. So don't miss out!
**Review originally written for The Romance Reviews.com at http://www.theromancereviews.com/viewbooks.php?bookid=10987.
