Shadowheart Slayer

WildAboutBones's review Sep 04, 11 5 stars This second in Conn's Shadow series is filled with vampires, a vampire slayer, demons, wizards, a Fae prince and an unlikely romance. I think this paranormal romance is actually better than the first book in the series. Nikki, born a vampire slayer, has "super hearing, super speed, and super strength ... [and is] immune to most vampire magic" but can be killed as easily as any normal human. She's after the vampire that murdered her brother, Deadly Moon, rumored to be the most deadly of the ancient vampires turned by Dracula himself. Damon, the 400 year old enigmatic vampire from book one, is intrigued by the petite, beautiful slayer. He is not the usual type of vampire as Nikki finds out. He refuses to let himself be drawn in by her, a human who will age and die leaving him to mourn for eternity. But he can't help but watch over her. When Nikki first meets Damon she is appalled to find herself attracted to him, that she lets him kiss her. A vampire! The chemistry between these two is off the charts hot. Claudy Conn does an excellent job of making this a stand alone story while incorporating some of the characters from the first book and introducing us to several new characters. Ya gotta luv an author who can work in a reference to Stephen Hawking in a paranormal romance. {grin} This is another one I couldn't put down and read in a single sitting. I got so caught up in the action I was sad to see it end. Fans of the paranormal romance, urban fantasy and vampire genres should enjoy this as well.

For those following Claudy Conn's most recent work, in particular the Shadow series, book 2, ShadowHeart -Slayer does something surprising in series literature. It forms a cross connection between two of Claudy Conn's paranormal series. Don't worry I won't spoil it for you, but I will tell you that this is one hell of a heroine. Nikki Walker is my kind of roundhouse kicking, vamp slaying gal and, in ShadowHeart -Slayer, she makes all other slayers seem contrived and juvenile. Nikki Walker is exciting, and in spite of being a little inexperienced fighting the evil undead, she is a more believable slayer than Buffy and other paranormal slayer-wanna-bees. It is possible that some of her appeal may come from the hero Claudy has matched her with. Damon Drummond is a vampire. He is ancient, and more powerful than any vampire she has yet encountered, more mysterious, and oh so darkly desirable. In all respects, except for one, he raises her alarms and yet, for Slayer Nikki Walker, it is that one point where he staggers her comprehension. There is something that is just Not Vamp about him and that makes her hesitate. That something means everything to a slayer and because of it she can't figure out if she should plunge a wooden stake through his heart or give him the key to her own. For his part, Damon has no doubts about how he feels towards Nikki. She is his to protect, and confound, simultaneously winning her heart, while thwarting her sole purpose, in denying her the vengeance she pursues. Separately they are formidable enemies, but when they combine forces the sparks fly and the chemistry explodes. Claudy Conn knows women and what women want from paranormal romance and vampire fiction. She gives you just enough heat to ignite your desires and then sweeps you away into a wildly exciting adventure. Her romances are always thrilling and able to stand on their own, but it is her gift for being able to weave them into the broader context of a series that sets her novels apart. If you want lust, you want Conn. If you want magic and mystery, you want Conn. If you want tension, darkness, fear, excitement, and drama, you want Conn! You want everything Conn's got and then . . . you'll want it again.

5 cups!! ShadowHeart Slayer is a nonstop, action-packed read that will grab the reader and practically leave one breathless. It is indeed intense with excitement from the beginning to the end. The refreshing characters know how to take aim at the audience and pull them in for the thrilling ride. Nikki and Damon are magnetic players showing a wide range of emotions and expressions, even the really dastardly bad guys come into play. Claudy Conn has created a great plot and a storyline that keeps the story flowing while bringing the audience into some high-flying excitement. Nikki and Damon are magnetic players who make this read excellent.

I absolutely love this cover. It's now in my top ten. 5 out of 5 stars: . I love how the book was set up. Nikki slowly gets smarter through out the book and Damon well he's just a big tease. The whole book he taunts her from their dreams too just standing in the room with her. a favorite!!!

36 minutes ago Delphina Zmom Miyares I am beyond tired once again. That seems to happen every time I read one of Claudy's books. I never seem to be able to put it down and end up staying up most of the night. This book is part two of her vampire series and features Damon, one of the characters from book one, and Nikki, a slayer. I love it when female heroines kick butt . This book sucked me in from the first page and did not let me out until I had read every page. I adored the characters and felt like the story line made some nice developments. I am really interested to see how the main story arc plays out. I was beyond excited to have Breslyn and Ete making an appearance in the story and am very interested in how this series will mingle with her fae series (it is one of my all time favorite series). I can not pinpoint what it is about her writing exactly, but it is beyond addictive. I can not wait to begin the next book!!!

i give this Author 5 Stars - she didnt just give great encounters - she gave a great story line. LOVE the book

Damon is so sexy hot and Nikki is a doll. Keeps you on the edge with so many twists and turns and great great ending. Can't wait for the next one in the series.

Wasn't going to read it, but for the price I felt that it was worth a try. Much, much better than the last book. Good read.