In my opinion It had so much potential but it fell flat I received a free copy of this book from Kristen Coar and BookSirens in exchange for an honest review 276 This was one of those books that took me a bit to get into. hoping we get the answers in book two but wonder if there are things we need to find out about firstIf you are into paranormal romance with Vampires and Warlocks and the cutest Corgi that has secrets of his own give this book a read. g finding the murderer finding Mattias I did like the story and world building overall The FMC Alex is badass and kicks ass I hope that there will be lot of disclosure about Alex her parents powers etc in the future Alex Lucas lacked chemistry in my opinion and I don t need a slow burn in every book I read I just felt that their relationship felt kinda rushedMild spoiler ahead I felt like Alex Lucas haven t had one proper dialogue but she s head over heels in love with him already Attraction is a thing I get it but I couldn t describe Lucas in 3 adjectives if I d had to because I feel we didn t really get to know him expect parts of his history. I d probably read the next book.

ARC I really enjoy the way Kristen writes enough detail to really imagine what you re reading but not so much that it drags There s a wee bit of spice and a budding romance that left me on the edge of my seat I think the book becomes intriguing the you read learn about each character and what their stories are and where they are headed I m a super spice lover with preference on THE MOST detail so I m hoping there will be in the next book but will be invested all the same if not Impatiently waiting as patient as I can for the next book 276 Death and Sweet Temptations is the first book in a series about a half vampire half human corporate baddie by day and monster hunter by night Alex Bain is a captivating FMC from the start and I binged this book so fast I enjoyed this book immensely especially the steamy romance with the mysterious and broody Lucas and the amazing friendship between Alex and her strong protective bestie Izzie Also Argo the corgi was freaking delightful and was one quirky cute element among so many others that made this story one of the most unique paranormal romance books I ve read yet Thank you so much to the author for sending me a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review All thoughts and opinions expressed above are entirely my own 276 The gorgeous cover dragged me in but the story is so unoriginal it hurts I know it s difficult to write a groundbreaking book in any genre nowadays so to engage a reader you need to stand out in other ways Unique characters detailed world building compelling story and other treats in that line Death and Sweet Temptations had none of that Reading this book made me want to read other books that does what this failed to do Do you want a strong badass female half vampire who s afraid of her darker half but utilizes it to kill other vampires Whose first love was a traumatic experience Cathrine Crawfield does it better than Alex Bain Granted the Night Huntress is mentioned in the blurb Do you want a badass sword wielding mature half blood past her 20s with a badass snarky and helpful animal companion Someone who has a military boss that gathers intel and is sent on missions to kill nightmare creatures with her sword Talon Val Thorvald her boss and her giant white tiger does it better than Alex Bain her friend and ally Izzy the Chicago PD sergeant and her Corgi Argo whose only help is cooking food Do you want a FMC who has a magical companion masquerading as a dog but has human intelligence Jinx and her Great Dane does it better than Alex Bain and Argo the food supplier I don t understand why Argo doesn t go out and help Alex It is such a missed opportunity to only have him be the chef and giving somewhat helpful advice. Do you want a world containing crazy manipulative sadistic vampires with a plan of taking over the world and be able to control our FMC like a puppet on strings Try reading about the vampires Mercedes Thompsons has to deal with The time location and reason of the final confrontation of the master vampire is eerily similar to something Mercedes does at the end of her second book I wanted to know about fighting vampires and solve murders but since the first half was mostly detailing Alex s job and related responsibilities I wasn t invested when we were introduced to our love interest So I didn t care much for Lucas and his actions throughout didn t endear me to him nor did his past I dislike it when insta lust love turns into a head dive into sex because I feel like there s no anticipation in what s to come No rooting for the couple is warranted because they ve already bumped uglies and often in an unsatisfactory way In the abovementioned series the men have to work for it and it makes the UST all the satisfying when they get together because through their interactions you get a feel of whether or not they ll be a great couple and it creates a foundation for a meaningful connection and makes the sex intimate. If you want a fleshed out world and characters go to one of the others because they have an entire series and side characters with personalities strong enough to get their own spinoff series in he same universe Death and Sweet Temptations is washed out and pale in comparison a badass fmc witty banter corgis mystery and magic then this is the book for you There was a lot of world building and character development in this book but it is the first in its series so that s to be expected Argo may be one of my favorite characters He s hilarious and I want him as my own dog I typically don t love insta love but in this case it works Thank you kristencoar_author for the opportunity to read your book I cannot wait for the rest 276

Death and Sweet Temptations (Alex Bain, #1) By Kristen Coar

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First of all thank you so much to Kristen for reaching out and gifting me an e arc of this novel This was a very fun read I enjoyed the plot quite a bit a kickass FMC who is a strong business girly by day and fierce monster hunter by night And I adored Argo the charming corgi sidekick I will say that the world building is very VERY descriptive It made it a little harder for me to get into the rhythm of the writing because it s so heavy on the descriptions But once I got used to it it went swimmingly Kristen really does set the scene very well I am interested to see what the next book holds 276 ARC provided by Kristen Coar in exchange for an honest review If paranormal romance with vampires warlocks and demon corgis are your thing look no further The main character Alex is a strong female who is a supply chain expert by day but fights the city s beasts at night This book pairs romance and fantasy together perfectly in my opinion It seemed like a romcom at first but then suddenly there are vampires battling and warlocks throwing fire The descriptive narrative in this book was excellent and was beautifully written Kristen s writing style is truly poetic even if it is about demon corgis I highly recommend 276 First of all there s a freaking talking Corgi in it of course I had to read it With the writing style I was struggling a little bit sometimes things which I found not vital for the story were described very precisely. then again at times because of the story world characters especially Argo Otto 276 This book was thrilling A story of a half vampire hunting vampires with a police officer sidekick and loyal demon dog I m here for it There is a lot of depth in the characters Coar created This story is intense with the occasional break for humor which was a nice reprieve The FMC is seriously a badass The hunky MMC is certainly swoon worthy he has his magic which definitely sets him a part but I feel like he is very emotionally driven whereas the FMC is logical and strategic Regardless their golden growing relationship is complex and suspenseful And the spice was very very nice The loyal dog companion has filled me with intrigue at that last part of the book Iykyk I have my suspicions on where this goes next but I will have to wait and see if I am right in book 2 Bravo Kristen Coar and thanks for giving me a serious book hangover 276 Vibes badass Devil Wears Prada by day and the action of Blade by night with some sprinkles of paranormal romance of Twilight and UnderworldDeath and Sweet Temptations follows Alex Bain VP by day badass monster hunter by night What strong FMC is complete without her bestie and fuzzy companion Sergeant Isabella Izzy Bliss and Alex Blain make the perfect monster fighting duo to keep the streets of Chicago safe Gourmet loving Corgi from Hell Argo keeps Alex well fed after nights of fighting crime and supplies endless witty banter and snarky comments about her love life In a world of mystery magic and murder Alex finds herself in the path of leaning into her half vampire side to face these perilous foes Trigger warnings mental health grief loss murders horrible deaths violence Tropes Close proximity they fall fast Likes the imagery Argo the lovable Corgi from hell found family the witty banter. Dislikes I personally prefer slow burn The main love interests have magnetic energy and fell fast It makes sense for their story Shoutout to the lovable Argo His humor is top tier His voice is a mix of Bartok from Anastasia and Panic from Hercules This book was a super easy read and immersive from the world building The details in the descriptors really set the scenes well Quotes Remember it s our choices not our origins that define us You ve inspired me to make the right choices at long last Lucas. and you will be stronger for it Izzie 276 Kristen Coar launches her brand new ALEX BAIN series with Death and Sweet Temptations a tale of half vampire half human Alex Bain where the veil between the mundane and the monstrous thins to a nearly imperceptible shroud and within its folds lurks a desire as perilous as any fiend Set in a contemporary world brimming with magic danger and searing romance this story is perfect for fans of series like Anita Blake The Hollows Crescent City or the Night Huntress Alex s tenure at Sweet Temptations is marked with success her ascent up the corporate ladder as smooth as molten cocoa But as Chicago s shadowed alleys echo with the cries of supernaturally murdered women her dark heritage calls her to a far greater task Joining forces with her wisecracking roommate Argo a gourmet loving corgi from Hell and Sergeant Isabella Izzie Bliss of the CPD they race against time to thwart this diabolical terror However before they can find those responsible her two carefully curated identities collide in an office romance that quickly threatens to pull her under As she falls deeper the lines between sanity and chaos blur and Lucas the steamy consultant becomes than just a delicious distraction As women die and ancient powers awaken whispering of a long forgotten prophecy can her burgeoning love for a man with shady secrets and a wicked past craft a new destiny One thing becomes clear the price of temptation could be her very soul Death and Sweet Temptations is a story of deep bonds what makes a monster and a love that transcends the darkness within each of us Don t miss this gripping adventure your next sexy supernatural obsession awaits Death and Sweet Temptations Alex Bain 1.

, Why did it take me so long to get into it you ask This was the first book in a series, the author did a lot of character development and world building: killer bad B by night and VP of Supply at Sweet Temptations by day well she is half vampire and half human so that explains a lot about her bad B ness, police Sargent by day ands puts her skills to good use with Alex by nightAlex has a cute pup Argo. what you aren t expecting is that the cute pup talks and cooks 10 course meals. ok maybe not 10 courses but you get what I m saying he s a bit of a mess, he has quick witted banter with everyone he comes into contact with. when things start to heat up between these two the story takes a turn. you get a lot of information quick and a twist towards the end I wasn t expecting, it is part of a series so watch for all of the details 276 4: 5 5 found family paranormal romance badass fmc insta love mystery and magic This was so good If you like vampires.

I wished for explanation details building suspense e. And you my sweet girl you do not give up It is not your nature So if the worst comes to pass you will bear it.you start to build a relationship with Alex.well that and shes best friends with Izzie.one sassy CorgiAlong the way we meet consultant Lucas.Lucas and Alex are drawn to each other.pay attention though.We did end on a bit of a cliff hanger.5 5 2