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 In this exciting debut, author Keri Arthur explodes onto the supernatural scene with a sexy, sensuous tale of intrigue and suspense set in a world where legends walk and the shady paths of the underworld are far more sinister than anyone envisioned.

A rare hybrid of vampire and werewolf, Riley Jenson and her twin brother, Rhoan, work for Melbourne’s Directorate of Other Races, an organization created to police the supernatural races–and protect humans from their depredations. While Rhoan is an exalted guardian, a.k.a. assassin, Riley is merely an office worker–until her brother goes missing on one of his missions. The timing couldn’t be worse. More werewolf than vampire, Riley is vulnerable to the moon heat, the weeklong period before the full moon, when her need to mate becomes all-consuming.…

Luckily Riley has two willing partners to satisfy her every need. But she will have to control her urges if she’s going to find her brother….Easier said than done as the city pulses with frenzied desire, and Riley is confronted with a very powerful–and delectably naked–vamp who raises her temperature like never before.

In matters carnal, Riley has met her match. But in matters criminal, she must follow her instincts not only to find her brother but to stop an unholy harvest. For someone is doing some shifty cloning in an attempt to produce the ultimate warrior–by tapping into the genome of nonhumans like Rhoan. Now Riley knows just how dangerous the world is for her kind–and just how much it needs her.©2006 Keri Arthur; (P)2006 Books on Tape Fantasy Horror Paranormal Paranormal Romance Romance Scary Fiction Suspense Werewolf Wolf Shifter
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This book had several good points. The action scenes were good, the heroine's voice came across loud and clear (often too loud) and the author sets up the scene very nicely for book 2. However, as previous reviewers have noted, far too much time is spent on Riley's sexual exploits with various characters. It detracted a lot from her character and the language and detail were too graphic for my personal taste. I think the reason I stuck with it was the vampire, Quinn. I found him to be a very interesting character, and he was the main reason I kept going. I'm sure I'll probably read the next book if it comes out, but if it's in the same vein as this one, then the format is going to get very old very quickly. In conclusion, this has the makings of a great novel but some of its content lets it down.

Could have been better.

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A great start to a brilliant story. It's a shame we'll never get the other books in the series.

I loved the concept

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This is the first book in a series of 9. Sadly Audible was only able to get the first book which is shame.

A rare hybrid of vampire and werewolf, Riley Jenson and her twin brother, Rhoan, work for Melbourne’s Directorate of Other Races, an organization created to police the supernatural races–and protect humans from them. While Rhoan is a guardian, Riley is merely an office worker–until her brother goes missing on one of his missions. The timing couldn’t be worse. More werewolf than vampire, Riley is vulnerable to the moon heat, the weeklong period before the full moon, when her need to mate becomes all-consuming.

Luckily Riley has two willing partners to satisfy her every need. But she will have to control her urges if she’s going to find her brother….Easier said than done as the city pulses with frenzied desire, and Riley is confronted with a very powerful–and delectably naked–vamp who raises her temperature like never before.

In matters carnal, Riley has met her match. But in matters criminal, she must follow her instincts not only to find her brother but to stop an unholy harvest. For someone is doing some shifty cloning in an attempt to produce the ultimate warrior–by tapping into the genome of nonhumans like Rhoan. Now Riley knows just how dangerous the world is for her kind–and just how much it needs her.

Outstanding kick off!

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If you could sum up Full Moon Rising in three words, what would they be?

Crime Sex Romp

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Not sure there is much to change

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Hot chick uses body to investigate evil men

Any additional comments?

This is a decent crime novel with our heroine getting dragged into investigating an illegal operation.

She isn't actually a detective - or Guardian as the agents are called but shows all the required skills. The twist in these books is she is half werewolf half vampire - though the vampire part isnt really much in evidence - she doesn't like the taste of blood for a start and has no problem with sunlight.

The other difference from normal crime novels is she (and all were's in this book) have uncontrollable mating urges as the full moon approaches - which complicates things a bit as getting laid is all that's on their minds. It makes for some interesting developments and certainly gives a novel twist on interrogation of suspects.

The annoying thing is this is one of the series that Audible UK doesnt have - all the other books are recorded and available elsewhere.

Justine Eyre does a good job as narrator - but she doesn't narrate the rest of the series if you are able to access them via foreign sites. I will probably at least read the next on kindle

In summary - not as good a plot as the Kate Daniels or Mercy Thompson books
Not quite as raunchy as the books written by Suzanne Wright but a good book which I found hard to put down

Not for the prudish

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I've had this series for years on my kindle and was pleased to find it on audible and purchased it straight away (last read them about two years ago).
The reading was excellent, and in fact, picked up on a number of plot points that I had missed when reading the book.
I listend to the abridged version sample but the full version voice - Justine Eyre - seemed a little deeper and a little more melodious, (plus - who cuts half a book out!). By the end of the book Ms Eyre had become the voice Riley in my mind.
I love this series, the character is strong from the start and the plot developments through the series kept me guessing.
This audible has made me want to read the series again but I'm holding off waiting for the audible version of book two - Kissing Sin.

Eagerly waiting forthe next Audible in the series.

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