At Grave's End

Title: At Grave's End
Series: Night Huntress #3
Author: Jeaniene Frost 
Type: Audiobook
Narrator: Tavia Gilbert
Published: 2009
Synopsis from Goodreads


It should be the best time of half-vampire Cat Crawfield’s life. With her undead lover Bones at her side, she’s successfully protected mortals from the rogue undead. But though Cat’s worn disguise after disguise to keep her true identity a secret from the brazen bloodsuckers, her cover’s finally been blown, placing her in terrible danger. 

As if that wasn’t enough, a woman from Bones’s past is determined to bury him once and for all. Caught in the crosshairs of a vengeful vamp, yet determined to help Bones stop a lethal magic from being unleashed, Cat’s about to learn the true meaning of bad blood. And the tricks she’s learned as a special agent won’t help her. She will need to fully embrace her vampire instincts in order to save herself—and Bones—from a fate worse than the grave.


I am absolutely adoring this series!

Night Huntress is by far one of the best things out there that eveyone on GR has told me to read but I never listened. Seriously, I'm kicking myself but I'm happy to be delving into the couple that is Cat and Bones.

At Graves End definitely didn't disappoint but the one thing that I felt was truly lacking was... BONES.

Honestly, not enough of him to satisfy me. I mean, it's not like he was gone like Edward in New Moon, but I guess I just wanted more of the sly devil.

So, in this book there were tons of action, we learned about sires and grand-sires (more in depth), we learned about vampire politics and a bit of vampire etiquete, and what happens when a nasty vampire princess chick wants out of a marriage.

We also met Vlad. I found him to be very interesting and am looking forward to reading his book. Spade also had a bigger part in this book. I haven't warmed to him yet but I'm sure that I will come around. And of course Mencheres was in this book, too. I'm awfully curious about his book. He just doesn't scream SEXY to me. But hey... his book has super good rating so I'm sure it's fabulous.

The ending made me gasp. I couldn't believe the beasties that came out of the woodwork. And Bones and Cat's new house guest had me thinking of a Sookie Stackhouse novel. Not in a bad way... that's just what it reminded me of.

There wasn't as much humor in this book as I would have liked, but Justina had some great zingers and her new *cough cough* relationship had me laughing my head off.

I look forward to reading the next book and can't wait to get some more Bones. I just hope that we go behind closed doors for a couple more pages. I hate to admit it but that's my new guilty pleasure ;)

One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress #2)

Title: One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress #2)
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Narrator: Tavia Gilbert 
Published: 2008
Format: Audiobook
Synopsis from Goodreads


You can run from the grave, but you can’t hide... 

Half-vampire Cat Crawfield is now Special Agent Cat Crawfield, working for the government to rid the world of the rogue undead. She’s still using everything Bones, her sexy and dangerous ex, taught her, but when Cat is targeted for assassination, the only man who can help her is the vampire she left behind. 

Being around him awakens all her emotions, from the adrenaline kick of slaying vamps side by side to the reckless passion that consumed them. But a price on her head—wanted: dead or half-alive—means her survival depends on teaming up with Bones. And no matter how hard she tries to keep things professional between them, she’ll find that desire lasts forever... and that Bones won’t let her get away again.

Welps, I finally did it!

It's been 2 years in the making but I finally got this book under my belt :)

I can't tell you how many people have told me to read it. How many people gasped when I told them I had read Halfway to the Grave and didn't read One Foot in the Grave immediately after that.

And quite frankly, I'm a little ashamed of myself.

I mean with Halfway to the Grave ending with Cat thinking of Bones saying: If you run from me, I will chase you, and I'll find you....

Seriously, why didn't I jump into the next book?

I honestly can't remember. It was nearly 2 years ago and maybe I was a bit dumb... ok... really dumb... but I just finished the book and wow-e-zow-e am I happy that I did.

First off, I couldn't believe that it was 4 years later. 4 years!! I didn't know what to think about that. In my opinion, those 4 years kinda made Cat a bit bitter. She drank a ton more gin and cursed way more than she did in the first book. I really didn't like that about her, but I'm sure the die-hard UF readers dug it. Not sure what that says about me.

And I knew all about the magnificence of Chapter 32. Well, as much as everyone has hinted to me. So, I knew that Bones would enter the scene sooner or later. But I was mega scared that this was going to end up like New Moon and Bones wouldn't pop up until 2/3s through the book.

Happily, I was wrong.

I thought it was super cute that Cat rescued a kitten and then met a nice veterinarian. But, I wanted more kitten time. As a cat lover, I thought it would have been cute to see Bones interact with the kitty. That can't be a spoiler, can it? We already knows he shows back sooner or later because of Chapter 32.

So, let's talk about Chapter 32. 

Zo-ma-gah!!

I listened to the audiobook and let's just say that I was turning all sorts of different shades of red while the narrator groaned, moaned, and went all breathy in my ear.

Crimeny!! 

Someone give Tavia Gilbert a raise because e-gads can she make you believe every single word that comes out of her mouth. And her Bones? Freaking off the wall!!

Anywho... while Chapter 32 made me turn crimson and had my ears burning, it was the scene with the tree that really got my engine running. The first time that Bones and Cat were alone.... ach.... it made my vision go blurry.... Let's just say... HOT!!!

But, that's not the only reason I was curious about this series. I have a fascination with half-breeds, and Cat is now one of my favs (Emma of course is my all time fav). I love how she thinks. And one of the most awesome things about The Night Huntress is the humor between Cat and Bones.

I have to admit when I heard Bones' voice for the first time in this book I squeed like a little fan girl running after Robert Pattinson. 

Is he still the big man on campus?

Maybe it's Chris Hemsworth.

Wait... I'd go run after him!! Ok ok... I'd run after Patty Cakes too.... Don't you judge me!!

But as I was saying... when Bones came into the story, my heart raced and I squeed. NOW the story was about to get good!!

I loved how Cat wanted to protect him and in order to do that she had to pretend like she was over him. But we all know and knew the truth. How can you get over him? How could anyone get over Bones? He is all sorts of awesome.

This is definitely a series that I want to continue on with. It's cool, sexy, has loads of action, and splits my sides at times.

If you are looking for a series to really sink you teeth into might I recommend this one.....

And oh yeah... Tv Big Wigs.... I'm still waiting....

Title: Halfway to the Grave
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Published: 2007
Synopsis from Goodreads


Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father—the one responsible for ruining her mother's life. Then she's captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unholy partnership.

In exchange for finding her father, Cat agrees to train with the sexy night stalker until her battle reflexes are as sharp as his fangs. She's amazed she doesn't end up as his dinner—are there actually good vampires? Pretty soon Bones will have her convinced that being half-dead doesn't have to be all bad. But before she can enjoy her newfound status as kick-ass demon hunter, Cat and Bones are pursued by a group of killers. Now Cat will have to choose a side . . . and Bones is turning out to be as tempting as any man with a heartbeat.

Dear Tv Big WIGS,

You know how the teeny boppers have their Vampire
Diaries? And you know how you gave us Moonlight then you took it away? Then you
gave us True Blood just to keep us quiet (thank you for that lolz).... Well, my
big shot pets, I have found your next big hit. Meet Kat! She's a half
vampire/human girl bent on ridding the world of those icky wicky blood suckers.
I know I know! Sounds a bit like a girly Blade, aye? Well it gets better. Just
like Blade how he has that dude that helps him. How old is that dude? Like 100?
LMAO!! Well, Kat has a delicious hunk of English Vampire Man Meat helping her
out. WHAT? you ask.... that's right! She runs into a broody that's a bounty
hunter who wants to rid the world of the bad vamps. And mingled in we have Kat
falling in love, hiding her broody from her Bible thumping grandparents, a
mother who is very anti-fang, and just a whole bunch of lovely episodes. Trust
me... you want to pick this up!

With love,
GRETA

Alright my pretty pretty girlies!! This book was fangtastic!! I actually think I enjoyed it more than Sookie. (quit gasping lolz) It was so RAWR and awesome!! I really really dug BONES! Omg spank me!! A blonde English crumpet with fangs. Nom nom nom!!! Wrap him up, I'll take him to go.

I wasn't too sure if I was going to dig this book or not. I've had it on hold at my library ever since AH was talking about it. Then I think Danny read it... and I was STILL on hold for it. I was like ... COME ON LIBRARY!! I guess every housewife in the Birmingham Area wanted a piece of Bones. And who can blame them? I swear on my Halloween Candy he's worth the long wait. Nom nom nom!!

The main reason I was leery about this book was because it's one of those... what do you call it?... Urban Fantasy type books. I found out that I'm really not into the chick bad ass and her life of fighting crime. Well, this book changed my mind. I do dig that as long as it's done like this. Kat wasn't overly macho and didn't cuss too much for my virgin ears. She didn't try to go all GRAPE APE on everything. She was really down to earth. Sure, she knew how to stake a vamp and could run 40 miles in one night (uhhhhh....) but as long as Bones was chasing her then I was a happy girl full of squee.

I totally recommend this book to anyone who wants a good vampy poo story that has a bit of bite to it.

2 fangs way up!!