Thrilling!

Author C.L. Quinn has outdone herself once again. This is by far the best vampire series that I've come across. Quinn can take this series going on forever, making it a long series. I found this story to be exciting, dangerous, and they always seem to be romance involved which is a plus. I'm sorry but this is a short review but I do highly recommend this series.

Narrator, Pyper Down blows me away as she always seems to do. Pyper makes me feel like I'm there inside the story. She's a very talented narrator. Her knack for distinguishing accents and voices are superb. She takes me away and as with Quinn, Down blows my mind to.

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PERFECTION!!

C.L. Quinn is my Hero!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER!! This is my New Favorite Series! I have LOVED every single one of these books!! Mal is a No-nonsense, rough around the edges woman!! Amos has had a lot of stress and thing's to worry about lately, so he decided to take a vacation! There Chemistry is off the charts the night they meet on the beach! Amos might be technically dead, but he still wants Mal!! There Story is one of my favorite's!! Pyper Down is one of my top favorite narrators!! She has this perfect Sultry, sensual voice that draws you in!! I truly can not wait on book 9!!

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NOT AS PASSION FILLED BUT JUST AS ADDICTIVE

Mal was a good Detective but when she and her Partner became obsessed with capturing one particular dangerous and manipulative Crime Lord her boss had no alternative but to demand they take a vacation. But that vacation was going to dramatically change both their lives.... one person was going to be thrilled but one person was going to be devastated.

First Blood Vampire Ahmose had left his magically hidden African Haven - he just needed to get away, be on his own and contemplate - yes he had a lot to be thankful for but something was missing in his life which made him broody, thoughtful and sad. He didn't realise he was being stalked but after taking a swim one night he went to investigate a noise and that's when he was shot in the head. Mal was settling into the beachside house when her police scanner alerted her to a dead body just up the road and asking if anyone was available to help so she went to watch over the body until the local Cops could get there. Mal was shocked and stunned at the dead man's handsome face and perfect body that she couldn't help but stare at.... but nothing could have prepared her when he opened his eyes and stared right back at her.

And that was the start of their journey - a journey that would involve a one night stand, First Blood magic, murder, kidnapping, misunderstandings, heartbreak, loss, joy, mourning, reconnecting, romancing and passion. As well as various sub plots such as an anti vampire Group determined to destroy them all and the unveiling of surprising twists and shocking connections. Along with all this, are the many characters involved and their actions, motives and POV's that only a very talented author could dream up, twist, entwine and wrap it all up into an entertaining and addictive story where each puzzle piece fits so well together to eventually make the perfect picture.

Worth a credit? Although I didn't feel this was a very romantic story as the H/H spent more time apart than together I did feel their strong connection to each other and there was a lot of other action going on within this book that easily kept my interest. And the long anticipated shock that ends Ahmose's pain, loneliness and torment and the nerve-wracking reunion when, at last, the beautiful truth is finally revealed. There are loose ends which will continue in the next book and one character heads off to her destiny in Seattle. Another well narrated addition to The Firsts series and YES, IMO, creditworthy.

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Another great novel in the series

I do enjoy the departure from the vampire origin norms that are prevalent amongst so many series. The plots are creative, believable, tragic, romantic, well developed, action packed, dramatic with good characters. Most thought processes, emotions, reactions, relationships, behaviors are defined and expressed in depth. However I find gaps that make me wonder why common reactions are absent. For example the lack of resentment or remorse in assuming the worst, failing to seek all the facts, neglecting to inform all involved persons in hiding the survival and existence of a mother and pregnancy. I mean, after all she only survived permanent death because of the unexpected pregnancy. Yet the deception and cowardice that prolonged suffering of grief seems overlooked along with the lack of awe with the miracle of coming back from the dead. Why the bitch is held blameless is irritating and nonsensical. I still enjoyed the story very much despite this.

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I HAVE TRAVELED THE WORLD WITH THIS SERIES!!!

If you could sum up Hard Days Night in three words, what would they be?

I LOVE AHMOSE!!!

What did you like best about this story?

I knew Ahmose was a good man, but we saw his softer side, his loving heart and how he loved his family!

Which scene was your favorite?

When he comes to her and is standing at the foot of the deck...he was so humble...I love him!!!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I wish they would make this series into movies!!!

Any additional comments?

I am in love with this series!!! I am loving on to book 9 right now...it is actually already in my ears..lol This was Ahmose's story, and our dark beautiful prince finally found his mate! It wasn't easy for him and Mal, she actually really made him work for it! But he was patient and kind with he, and she could not resist him...and they both got a very special gift out of their love...it was wonderful!!!

AWESOME ADDITION TO THE SERIES, THEY JUST KEEP GETTING BETTER AND BETTER! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!

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Hard Days Night - yummmmm

I received this book as a gift in exchange for a honest and unbiased review. I am a CL Quinn fan. Her books, ALL OF THEM are so exciting, thrilling, adventurous, even dangerous, yet romantic! They are also paranormal vampire books! I love listening to her audio books. I swear these books are way better than any movie could ever be! Listening to the narration is almost like I am there.

The author CL Quinn did a fantastic job writing this book as she always does. Her words keep me on the edge of my seat, yet I can't wait to see what is going to happen next, yet at the same time, she has me saying wow and yummmmmmmmm. The narrator, Pyper Down is fantastic as always. This lady does accents like she was raised in each and every country, fluently! Pyper breathes life into every word and gives this story as with all of CL Quin's stories a heart beat! Every time CL Quinn has a new book come out in audio, I have to read it! I put it ahead of all my books and I cherish every word! This lady can write!!!

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Best one yet!!!

Beat book in the series so far. Getting better and better. Thanks so much and looking fwd to the next one!!

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Terrific story with lots of action!

The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 🖤💙❤️💚
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏🌍
Character development: ☹️😮😋😉🥰
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Solo Narration

The heroine: Mal - a detective on the Los Angeles police force, Mal is very close with her partner Luca. They are like brother and sister, they love each other, but it is totally non-sexual. They work well together and lately have been working a case against a very bad man named Jinx who seems to always get off of any charges filed against him. While staking out the docks after getting some intel on Jinx and how his organization has been shipping out drugs and human cargo, Mal is kidnapped by Jinx’s boss, whom she finds out is very informed on everything in her life. He threatens he partner and her father if she doesn’t back down and she knows he would follow through. Her and Luca are forced to take vacation since they haven’t taken any for years. They go on vacation at a beach house owned by a friend.

The Hero: Ahmose - He is the leader of the children of the moon, the first blood vampires that live near Victoria Falls in Zambia. They live in a village hidden by magic. He had recently found a woman he thought would be his mate, but it turned out she was the mate of another. Though he has been able to have children with her since she is a Shoazan (able to bear the children of a first blood). A seer has foreseen that she would have 3 children by Ahmose, so they have inseminated her and so far have 1 child and she is pregnant with a second. Ahmose needed some time away from all of his responsibilities so he is on vacation at the beach when he is shot by some young men who are hunting vampires, possibly hired by Lamont, who Ahmose had been chasing.

The Story: Mal is at her beach house, listening to the police radio, when she hears a call about a body on the beach and she hears the responding officer can’t make it for a while, so she calls in and says she can go to the scene until the officer can arrive. They agree and she finds the huge naked man with the gunshot wound. He is the most handsome man she had ever seen and she thinks what a waste. But soon after that, the dead man woke and Mal didn’t know what was happening.

A lot happens in this book. Mal has the biggest case of her life and a bunch of things happen to her while she is compelled by Ahmose. Ahmose ends up returning home and Mal only remembers that she was kidnapped and drugged. So much more action happens throughout the book and a lot of people come into the story, both good and bad. This was another great story that I really enjoyed. Another thing I like about this series is that the intimate scenes are hot, but not overly long. Sometimes I get in the mood for smut, but more often I like a really good story with just a few sexy scenes, and that is what this series has been for me.

This audiobook was told in multiple points of view and was narrated in solo narration by Pyper Down. I usually hate solo narration, but I like her voice and she is great with different voices and accents so you can easily tell what character is speaking at any given time. I have really been enjoying the audiobooks in this series despite the solo narration.

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I did not expect to have to return this book.

I struggled with it from the start. Made it to chapter 7 and so surprised with the current good ratings, that this story was not worthy of a credit for me.. Returned. Why? One word comes to mind....lifeless. The Narrator did nothing to resuscitate. I actually rushed to return it and plan not to try any books in the series.

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some women never listen!

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

the story was excellent. i didn't/don't like is hard headed know it all Heroines; it just ruins the books and very annoying.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Hard Days Night?

after the baby was born ,, she starting calling to her daddy

What does Pyper Down bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

i did enjoy her.

Was Hard Days Night worth the listening time?

yes

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