A Touch of Darkness (Key #1) by Yelena Casale & Tina Moss

[Eva Millien]

Blurb:

(Off Goodreads):

Cassie’s working for a tightwad boss at a pretentious NYC diner, dealing with paralyzing pain that doctors can’t diagnose, and trying to hide her hands that glow purple whenever she ...well, whenever. 

So, when a mysterious stranger walks out of her dreams and into her life to spout some nonsense about her being a mythical creature, she chalks it up to one more crazy thing to add to her it’s-a-crappy-life list. Yet, when the stranger’s predictions start to come true, she discovers a world that could shake up her humdrum existence.

My Review:

The first book in this new paranormal urban fantasy series is a mesmerizing and intriguing read.  Cassie has paralyzing pain and abilities that no one can explain.  So when a mysterious stranger straight out of her dreams spouts nonsense, she chalks it up as another thing to add to her crazy life list, but when the predictions start coming true her humdrum existence gets shaken to the core.

The steady to fast paced plot keeps readers shivering in anticipation as demons and angels try to control the key.  The authors bring the story to life with well written scenes and details that bring the story to life and tension builds throughout as the danger and the persuasion techniques escalate.  The characters are strong and compelling, easily related to and grab the reader’s attention from the very beginning.

The attraction between Cassie and Gabe radiates heat from every page and the sex scenes are hot and steamy but the romance sort of takes a backseat to the drama and suspense of the situation that Cassie finds herself in and while falling for Gabe is just what her heart does how can she choose when being pulled in a bunch of different directions, and then Gabe himself wants redemption, so that means he would be going home, wouldn’t he?

The authors have created a fascinating world of angels, fallen angels and demons with some unique elements and surprising twists. The reader can’t help but get caught up in the story as the drama unfolds and more characters get involved inspiring more curiosity.  While the story dragged a little in a couple of places, it was not enough to take away from the drama and suspense and kept my attention to the very end.  I was quite surprised with the major twist at the end and I can’t wait to read the next book.

4 STARS 3 FLAMES

Purchase Links:

ebook: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G9GRRPU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_...

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-touch-of-darkness-yelena-casale/1...

http://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/books/a-touch-of-darkness-1/p2zHw9...

http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781492758709

http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/a-touch-of-darkness/97809894011...

print: http://www.amazon.com/Touch-Darkness-Key-Yelena-Casale/dp/149275870...

http://www.bookdepository.com/Touch-Darkness-Yelena-Casale/97814927...

E-Lit Books, October 31, 2013, 288 pages, available in print and ebook

About the Authors:

Yelena Casale

(Off author’s site)

Yelena Casale is an urban fantasy and paranormal romance writer. She is based in New York City. During the time when she's not working at her dayjob or writing, she can be found teaching and training at her husband's dojo (karate school) at JSKA-USA (she is a black belt in shotokan karate). Writing, martial arts, history and art are her passions.

Tina Moss

(Off author’s site)

Tina Moss is an author of urban fantasy, paranormal romance, romantic suspense, and New Adult novels.  She lives in NYC with a supportive husband and alpha corgi, though both males hog the bed and refuse to share the covers. When not writing, she enjoys reading, watching cheesy horror flicks, traveling, and karate. As a 5'1" Shotokan black belt, she firmly believes that fierce things come in small packages.

Where to find the authors:

Yelena Casale

http://about.me/yelenacasale#show_twitter_1

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http://www.yelenacasale.blogspot.com/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5891772.Yelena_Casale

Tina Moss

http://www.tinamoss.com/

http://www.tinamoss.com/search/label/blog?max-results=1

http://twitter.com/#!/Tina_Moss

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tina-Moss/126390774082870

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5894584.Tina_Moss

Books by Yelena Casale and Tina Moss:

http://www.yelenacasale.blogspot.com/p/books.html

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