The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance 2 Book

Another example of where an anthology with too many stories becomes a chore to read. The 2nd half finally started to grab my interest but I wanted so much just to put this book in my "couldn't finish" stack. I'm proud that I hung in there (patting myself on the back). I only rated 15 out of the 17 stories. 3 stars average.

To Hell w/ Love by Jackie Kessler. Caitlin's sister opens Caitlin's memory box and is stuck. Now Caitlin & her ex have to rescue her. Sweet story. ***

Prince of Dominion by Ava Gray. Camael has been watching Kei thru the Veil. I have a real problem reading stories about God and the Angels. I couldn't finish this. No rating.

Spirit of the Prairie by Shirley Damsgaard. RJ goes to an American Indian cultural center opening and meets Sean, the guy who came up with the idea and is part Indian. RJ says "damn straight" way too often (I kept thinking she should spitting chew out of the side of her mouth everytime she said it) and her calling Sean "birdman" was stupid. **

The Demon's Secret by Nathalie Gray. Cain collects secrets from the dying. Bethany works doing the same thing. An Angel in disguise gives them a 2nd chance. Okay story. ***

Marine Biology by Gail Carriger. Alec, a werewolf, runs into an old high school friend Marvin, a merman. Instant attraction and nothing to stop them now that they're older. Loved this story. ****

Zola's Pride by Moira Rogers. Walker comes back into Zola's life looking for help with his splintered pride. Sometimes young love is the real thing. Good story. ****

In Dreams by Elissa Woods. Anna meets her astral plane lover and then a look-alike at a bar. He mentions "forever" 2 minutes after meeting her. **

The Gauntlet by Karen Chance. Kit Marlowe goes to liberate Gillian, a witch, from jail and is thrust into the middle of a battle. Way too many battle scenes. Love Karen Chance, didn't love this story. **

The Getaway by Sonya Bateman. Jazz & Gavyn go on a romantic get reacquainted weekend, meet a genie playing mind games. Jazz is pretty mean-mouthed to Gavyn. Not my cup of tea. **

Mr. Sandman by Sherri Browning Erwin. Eve draws her perfect man in the sand who just happens to be Ares, the god of war. Of course they fall in love immediately. **

The Sin-Eater's Promise by Michele Hauf. A soul bringer and a soul eater meet and argue. Actually a pretty good story. ***

Fragile Magic by Sharon Ashwood. Selina rescues a baby Gargoyle with a broken wing and takes him to a vet, Jake, who's a werewolf. Great story. Would love this in a full size book. *****

Nightdrake by Lara Adrian. Nisha lives in a world that's changed because the axis shifted. Lots of humans died and then some supernatural beings came out of the woodwork because they were dying too. She thinks she hates them, but ends up helping them. Liked the story up until the ending. ***

The Sons of Ra by Helen Scott Taylor. Trish goes to visit Christian 20 years after he broke up with her. He had his reasons. Okay story. ***

Eve of Warfare by S.J. Day. Another story about Angels that makes me uncomfortable to read. Couldn't finish, no rating.

The Majestic by Seressia Glass. Rinna and Bale are "Others" who meet at a bar, get together, separate for 2 years and then find out they feel the same way about each other. Very imaginative story . ***

Answer the Wicked by Kim Lennox. Malise is a nurse to Mr. Rathburn. Before he nears his end, an old friend visits, who then changes Malise's life. Good story. ***