Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case (Jayne Frost #1) by Kristen Painter Review

Hey readers! Ethan here with another review for you awesome folks. Tonight's review comes to us from one of my new favorite authors. A lady who honestly has crafted one of the most unique paranormal series I've ever read. Who? The incredibly talented Kristen Painter! I'm absolutely obsessed with her Nocturne Falls series so imagine how I felt when I learned of the spin-off! Up on the chopping block this time? Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case, the first installment in Painter's newest Jayne Frost series. Before we get to my thoughts, here's a bit about the novel and our author:

Welcome to Nocturne Falls, the town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year.

Jayne Frost is a lot of things. Winter elf, Jack Frost’s daughter, Santa Claus’s niece, heir to the Winter Throne and now…private investigator. Sort of.

Needing someone he can trust, her father sends her undercover to Nocturne Falls to find out why employees at the Santa’s Workshop toy store are going missing.

Doing that requires getting to know the town, which leads to interesting encounters with a sexy vampire, an old flame, and an elevator that’s strictly off-limits. The more Jayne finds out, the more questions she has, but the answers lead her deeper into danger.

Will her magic save her? Or will she come up cold?

          

 Kristen Painter

Kristen Painter likes to balance her obsessions with shoes and cats by making the lives of her characters miserable and surprising her readers with interesting twists. She currently writes award-winning paranormal romance and urban fantasy.

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*****

My Thoughts:

Anyone who follows this blog knows that last year I was introduced to Kristen Painter and her Nocturne Falls series for the first time. I fell in love with every word and haven't looked back since. Wow. Just wow. I can't get enough. I've read and reread these novels so many times that I can't help but shout about them from the rooftops. You guys can't even begin to understand the excitement I felt upon learning that Painter was releasing a spin-off series in the same literary world! An awesome paranormal mystery series that was sure to impress, but would it have the same impact as Nocturne Falls?

Absolutely!

I have to say that I really didn't know what to expect when I started this one. While it lives within the world Painter has crafted through five previous novels, it definitely blazes a trail all its' own. From the very first chapter we're introduced to an entirely different type of paranormal creature: elves. Not just any elves: Winter Elves. North Pole-Santa-Winter Wonderland kind of elves. With all the paranormal awesome that Painter has unleashed previously I shouldn't have been surprised by this bold move by Painter, but it definitely surprised me in the best possibly way. I love Christmas so having the chance to intermingle that Christmas theme with Nocturne Fall's Halloween spirit was an amazing combination!

I have to say, I think the characters in this novel were some of my favorite from Painter yet, particularly Jayne. Jayne Frost, daughter of Jack Frost and niece to Kris Kringle himself, is about as awesome as heroines come. She's intelligent, independent, and pretty doggone fearless. It was really awesome to read such a well rounded character's development through the story. One of my favorite parts about Painter and her writing style is that she can craft an incredible story full of amazing characters without bogging the stories down with details. It's very evident to me, as a reader and fan, that Painter is in love with her stories as it shows. They're non-stop fun from start to finish. But back to the characters, Painter doesn't mess around with convention or the confines the genre may present. She gives us the characters she wants to write and for that I have mad respect. The supporting cast of this first novel was awesome and while I was on the fence about some character, I really grew to appreciate each of them by the novel's gripping finale. 

Painter continues to knock it out of the park with her settings within Nocturne Falls. I never know what she'll come up with next. I actually am kind of hoping for some sort of Nocturne Falls map one day, I know it'd sure be a place on my bucket list to visit. We see many familiar faces in this novel and travel to places we've seen before. Except this time we get to see them with an entirely new set of eyes and in a mystery aspect. When everyone is a suspect, Nocturne Falls turns into quite a different place!

Above all, this read was just great fun. It was a fast read that I devoured in one sitting. I cannot wait to see what direction Painter takes with the remainder of this series. I know that this reader will absolutely be devouring each passing installment. This being said, it should come as no surprise to anyone that I am granting Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case a glowing 5-star review. An excellent start to what I know will be an incredible new series from Painter! Don't miss out, add this one to your TBR today!

*****

Alright folks, that's all I have for you today on the topic of Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case by the incredible Kristen Painter. It's always such a pleasure to devour one of her latest releases. Huge thanks to Kristen and her team for supplying me with a copy in exchange for my review and to all of you for stopping by! Until next time, Happy Reading!

-Ethan

The Vampire's Fake Fiancée (Nocturne Falls #5) by Kristen Painter Review

Hey readers! Ethan here with a fun review for you guys on this cold, January evening. This time on the chopping block we've got the fifth installment in a series that quick become a favorite of mine. What am I raving about tonight? The Vampire's Fake Fiancee by the incredible Kristen Painter. Before we get to my thoughts, here's a bit about the novel and out author:

Welcome to Nocturne Falls, the town where Halloween is celebrated 365 days a year. The tourists think it's all a show: the vampires, the werewolves, the witches, the occasional gargoyle flying through the sky. But the supernaturals populating the town know better.

Living in Nocturne Falls means being yourself. Fangs, fur, and all.

Sebastian Ellingham isn’t known for being a happy vampire. And when his long estranged wife comes to town expecting to pick up where they left off, things take a sharp turn toward cranky. Sure he’s been protecting her for centuries, but her assumption that he’s still available (he is) rankles.

His answer is to hire a woman to play his fiancée. The lucky victim is Tessa Blythe, sister of one of the town’s deputies, librarian in need of a job and, oh yes, reluctant Valkyrie. Playing along with Sebastian is all about the end game for her, the position of Dean of Library Studies at the local private academy.

When unexpected sparks fly between them, they agree to mutually deny the attraction. Fate, however, has other plans…

          

Kristen Painter

Kristen Painter likes to balance her obsessions with shoes and cats by making the lives of her characters miserable and surprising her readers with interesting twists. She currently writes award-winning paranormal romance and urban fantasy.

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*****

My Thoughts:

Anyone who follows this blog knows that last year I was introduced to Kristen Painter and her Nocturne Falls series for the first time. I fell in love with every word and haven't looked back since. Wow. Just wow. I can't get enough. I've read and reread these novels so many times that I can't help but shout about them from the rooftops. I am so excited to be sharing my thoughts on this fifth installment of this series.

Way back when, back in novel one, Kristen introduced us to Hugh Ellingham and his... not so conventional family. Of his two brothers, Julian and Sebastian, Sebastian quickly stuck out like a sore thumb to me. Practical and hardened by a past that left him heartbroken and lost, Sebastian fills his days with all work and no play, often seen as the grouch of the family. All work and no play. Is there any question why I related to him so well? But when the beautiful Tessa Blythe makes her way into Sebastian's life by chance, can she be the soul to finally warm his heart?

I have to say that of all the novels in this series, this one featured some of the most deep and emotional scenes. Sebastian's story goes from bad to worse in so many ways in these pages before he gets his happy ending. I really really enjoyed that aspect of the story. Painter did an incredible job showing us an entirely new side of a character we had only seen in passing, allowing the reader to become even more immersed in the Ellingham family and all their secrets, As per Tessa? Woah.

One of my favorite parts about this series is Painter's ability to weave together so many paranormal creatures seamlessly. This time we're introduced to the Valkyrie, the ruthless and fierce warriors of ancient lore. Tessa isn't your traditional Valkyrie though. Having turned her back on her gifts after a dark period in her youth, Tessa, like Sebastian, has changed to a life of practicality and routine. Something most readers can relate to. Tessa was extremely likeable and definitely gave me something to cheer for. I would love to see more from her and other Valkyrie in future novels.

Not only were the characters in this one amazing, Painter really knocked it out of the park with the plot line. It's a deep one that will keep you intrigued from page one. If you're anything like me, you'll be finishing it in one sitting and applauding Painter the entire way through. I don't have enough words to praise Painter and her flawless writing style when crafting this series.  

I’m not sure how many installments Painter is planning in the Nocturne Falls series, but I can see these going on for years to come! Keep them coming Kristen, we’re loving each and every installment! 

One of the greatest things about this series for me is their ‘fun’ factor. These stories are quick, fast-paced, easy reads. Nothing too deep to bog you down with feels, and just enough excitement to remind you why you fell in love with reading in the first place. The romance is very PG-13 and nothing is explicit. Most of the romance occurs off-page so you can rest assured that this read won’t leave you uncomfortable in any fashion. I wish more writers would take a page out of Painter’s book and realize that a paranormal romance doesn’t have to be erotica to be amazing! 

As you can clearly see, I thoroughly enjoyed this fifth installment to the Nocturne Falls series from the first sentence all the way to the final chapter. I absolutely cannot wait for more. It should come as no surprise that I am granting The Vampire's Fake Fiancee a near-perfect 5-star review. I highly recommend this series to readers of romance, paranormal, supernatural, and fiction novels. Don’t miss your chance to catch up on this absolutely incredible series! Add this one to your TBR today!

*****

Check out my reviews of the rest of the Nocturne Falls 

series by clicking the covers below.

                            

     

     

Alright readers, that's all I have for you on the topic of The Vampire's Fake Fiancee by Kristen Painter. With this fifth review, I am caught up with the series and now anxiously awaiting the next installment! You guys can be checking right here for more news on this incredible series! Thanks so much for stopping by and a huge thanks to Kristen and her team for supplying me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. Until next time, Happy Reading!

-Ethan

Nocturne Falls Halloween Freebie from Kristen Painter!

Welcome to Nocturne Falls, the town where Halloween is celebrated 365 days a year. The tourists think it's all a show: the vampires, the werewolves, the witches, the occasional gargoyle flying through the sky. But the supernaturals populating the town know better. Living in Nocturne Falls means being yourself. Fangs and all.

After seeing her maybe-mobster boss murder a guy, Delaney James assumes a new identity and pretends to be a mail order bride. What she doesn't know is her groom to be is a 400-year-old vampire.

Hugh Ellingham has only agreed to the set up to make his overbearing grandmother happy. His past means love is no longer an option. Except he never counted on Delaney and falling in love for real. Too bad both of them are keeping some mighty big secrets...

About The Author

When the characters in Kristen Painter's head started to take over, she decided to put them on paper and share them with the world. She writes paranormal romance and the gothic fantasy vampire series, House of Comarre, for Orbit Books. She has also been published in non-fiction, poetry and short stories. The former college English teacher can often be found online at Romance Divas, the award-winning writers' forum she co-founded. She's represented by Elaine Spencer of The Knight Agency.

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The Professor Woos the Witch (Nocturne Falls #4) by Kristen Painter Review

Hello, and Happy Wednesday! Ethan here yet again to share my thoughts on yet another incredible read from Kristen Painter and the Nocturne Falls series. I have absolutely flown through this series and have yet to read something that didn't leave me reeling for more. As of now, I'm all caught up and anxiously awaiting the next installment in the series! But until then I have one more novel to share my thoughts on. This time on the chopping block? The Professor Woos the Witch, book four in Painter's Nocturne Falls series. Here's a bit about the novel and our author before we get to my thoughts:

Welcome to Nocturne Falls, the town where Halloween is celebrated 365 days a year. The tourists think it's all a show: the vampires, the werewolves, the witches, the occasional gargoyle flying through the sky. But the supernaturals populating the town know better. Living in Nocturne Falls means being yourself. Fangs and all.

Pandora Williams is Nocturne Falls’ most successful real estate agent. And least successful witch. Her magic never has the intended outcome, but she’s learned to live with that. Mostly. Yes, it sucks, but what can she do? Then a hot new neighbor shows up and suddenly her magic works. Very cool, but very suspect. Especially since he’s a total non-believer.

Cole Van Zant likes practicality and absolutes. Things he can see and touch. So not magic. But when his teenage daughter insists she’s a witch—and they’re now living in a town that celebrates Halloween every day—he needs help. Of the witchy variety. Thankfully, his sexy neighbor buys into all that hocus pocus.

Enlisting her help seems like a great idea until spending time together reveals a supernatural surprise about who Cole really is. A secret even he didn’t know. Could Pandora and Cole really be meant for one another or is their attraction too much to believe?

          

Kristen Painter

Kristen Painter likes to balance her obsessions with shoes and cats by making the lives of her characters miserable and surprising her readers with interesting twists. She currently writes award-winning paranormal romance and urban fantasy.

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*****

My Thoughts:

Just in time for the Halloween season, I am so excited to be reviewing the latest installment in one of my absolutely favorite paranormal series of all! A few months ago, I was introduced to Kristen Painter with the release of The Vampire’s Mail Order Bride, I’ll admit that at first I was a little turned off by the title and synopsis, but after devouring that first story, I haven’t looked back. I’ve read each passing installment and haven’t disliked a single one yet. From vampires, to werewolves, to gargoyles, fae, and now witches, Nocturne Falls hosts all the Halloween fun day after day. After crafting so many amazing tales already, could Painter live up to the hype with book four?

Of course she did.

The Professor Woos the Witch may be my favorite installment yet!

Anyone who knows of my love of paranormal knows that witches are one of my favorites. There aren’t many novels pertaining to witchcraft that I haven’t loved in some way, shape, or capacity and of course this one was no exception.

Following the story of Nocturne Falls realtor Pandora Williams, Painter weaves her most fun story yet. When faulty witch Pandora Williams meets Nocturne Falls’ newest family, her life is turned on its’ head when she discovers her newfound attraction to college professor Cole Van Zant. After Cole and his daughter Kaley inherit a mansion in Nocturne Falls, they pick up shop and head South. With Kaley’s constant insistence she’s a witch, she’ll need help from the locals to guide her through her upbringing, but with a father as a non-believer, it’s going to take a lot more than a little magic to prove to Cole that Nocturne Falls is what it claims to be.

Watching Pandora and Cole’s relationship develop was one of the greatest romances I have read in a paranormal story. It was believable and was definitely not an insta-love story in any capacity. In true Nocturne Falls fashion, it talks a lot of twists and turns for our MCs to find their happily ever afters. After Cole discovers a huge family secret (with the help of his ghostly ancestor in the attic), the entire story is turned on its’ head where we discover a whole new race of paranormals to introduce to Painter’s beautifully crafted world.

I couldn’t set this story down for even a moment and ended up reading the entire thing in one sitting. I don’t think I could have been more impressed if I tried. I love how Painter is able to intertwine her paranormal world with our human one so seamlessly, almost as though Nocturne Falls really exists. I’m still waiting for my invitation to join the fun.

In this fourth installment, we see a return to Nocturne Falls for the entirely of the story after many changes in setting in book three. It was a much appreciated return for this reader who absolutely cannot get enough of the Nocturne Falls community that Painter has created. All of our favorite places are here from Howlers, to the sherrif’s office, Hugh Ellingham’s estate, the fountains, the jewelers, and so much more. Fans of the series will love the cameo appearances by many of our former heroes as we catch up with what they’ve been up to since we last said goodbye.

I’m not sure how many installments Painter is planning in the Nocturne Falls series, but I can see these going on for years to come! Keep them coming Kristen, we’re loving each and every installment!

One of the greatest things about this series for me is their ‘fun’ factor. These stories are quick, fast-paced, easy reads. Nothing too deep to bog you down with feels, and just enough excitement to remind you why you fell in love with reading in the first place. The romance is very PG-13 and nothing is explicit. Most of the romance occurs off-page so you can rest assured that this read won’t leave you uncomfortable in any fashion. I wish more writers would take a page out of Painter’s book and realize that a paranormal romance doesn’t have to be erotica to be amazing!

As you can clearly see, I thoroughly enjoyed this fourth installment to the Nocturne Falls series from the first sentence all the way to the final chapter. I absolutely cannot wait for more. It should come as no surprise that I am granting The Professor Woos the Witch a near-perfect 5-star review. I highly recommend this series to readers of romance, paranormal, supernatural, and fiction novels. Don’t miss your chance to catch up on this absolutely incredible series just in time for the Halloween season! Add this one to your TBR today!

*****

Check out my reviews of the rest of the Nocturne Falls 

series by clicking the covers below.

          

     

Alright readers, that's all I have for you on the topic of The Professor Woos the Witch by Kristen Painter. With this fourth review, I am caught up with the series and now anxiously awaiting the next installment! You guys can be checking right here for more news on this incredible series! Thanks so much for stopping by and a huge thanks to Kristen and her team for supplying me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. Until next time, Happy Reading!

-Ethan

The Werewolf Meets His Match (Nocturne Falls #2) by Kristen Painter Review

Hey readers! Ethan back with you today with the first of several reviews I'll be posting. Last night I shared my 5-star thoughts on the first read in this incredible series and today I'll be following it up with my thoughts on books two and three. I know lots of my bookish friends are going to love this series! On the chopping block this time? The Werewolf Meets His Match, book two in the Nocturne Falls series by Kristen Painter! Before we get to my thoughts, here's a but about the novel and our author:

Welcome to Nocturne Falls, the town where Halloween is celebrated 365 days a year. The tourists think it's all a show: the vampires, the werewolves, the witches, the occasional gargoyle flying through the sky. But the supernaturals populating the town know better. Living in Nocturne Falls means being yourself. Fangs and all.

Getting arrested wasn’t on werewolf Ivy Kincaid’s agenda when she arrived in Nocturne Falls, but her life rarely goes according to plan. The upside of spending the night in the local lock-up is finding a hotel room is no longer a worry...but the downside is the man she’s come to marry will get his first impression of her behind bars. Not exactly the way Ivy was hoping to meet her pack's sworn enemy...aka her fiancé.

Sheriff (and werewolf) Hank Merrow is the alpha's heir. Everything he's ever done, from becoming an Army Ranger to serving in law enforcement, has been in preparation for the day he’ll take over. Getting married to cement a shaky truce is no different. Hank will do his duty, even if it means shackling himself to a woman he has no intention of liking, let alone loving.

But Ivy is nothing like Hank expected. As feisty as she is beautiful, she's as determined as he is to make a go of marriage for the sake of peace between their packs. The trouble is, Ivy has secrets that could destroy everything Hank holds dear...including his newfound love for her.

          

Kristen Painter

Kristen Painter likes to balance her obsessions with shoes and cats by making the lives of her characters miserable and surprising her readers with interesting twists. She currently writes award-winning paranormal romance and urban fantasy.

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*****

My Thoughts:

Here we are back again on our second outing to Painter's fictional Nocturne Falls, Georgia. And yes folks, it most definitely is fictional, unfortunately, numerous Google searches have confirmed that I cannot, in fact, purchase a bus ticket and move there myself. I know this deeply saddens us all. Oh well. That being said, I am so excited to say that this series continues to blow me away. Painter has really done it again with this second installment of the series!

As anyone who follows this Guy's reviews well knows, were-creatures are often my least favorite of the paranormal variety. I'm honestly not sure why, but I have a pretty good idea that the wonderful folks in the media have probably all but ruined them for me. Thankfully a few amazing authors have really helped to turn me around to see the light when it comes to shifters in literature. They actually can be amazing! 

Match follows the story of Hank Merrow (Nocturne Falls sheriff and side character from book one) after he is slated for an arranged marriage to a neighboring (and rival) alpha's daughter. Straight laced and by-the-books Hank can't imagine his life being wed to a woman who is no doubt as brash, rude, and crude as the rest of the Kincaid clan, or is she? Ivy Kincaid wants nothing more than to get out from under her father's thumb. Following a life of abuse, Ivy's tried multiple times to free herself from the clan, but after a life altering change, Ivy now has the needs of someone else to consider. Could this arranged marriage really bring her the independence and security she desires? 

I found the plot to this novel to be absolutely incredible. One of my favorite parts about book one was that it was a fun, quick, read. While I can definitely say the same about book two, I will add that book two is much darker and has a much deeper storyline than its' predecessor that I greatly appreciated. It still held the same weight in terms of story, but this one really hit home with a few more feels and some hard hitting themes. Painter has crafted another spooktacular masterpiece from Nocturne Falls!

Ivy and Hank's characters were written to perfection, but this novel really hit home with it's supporting cast. Birdie, Charlie, Bridget, and Sam in particular really struck me with excellent character development and side plots. Painter really did an incredible job rounding out each character and supporting the main overall agenda in such a short story. 

Like book one, Kristen does an excellent job with the romance in this story. I will warn readers that this series has a bit of 'instalove' or rapidly developed romance, but with reason, each story is on a bit of a timer in some of the most unique ways. While the relationships may be rushed, I found them to all be genuine and realistic. Also like book one, Painter chose to keep all of her sex scenes off-page keeping this at a PG-13 level that I greatly enjoyed. 

I said it before and I'll say it again, anyone who is looking to add a new, fun series to their TBR this season, I highly recommend Kristen Painter's Nocturne Falls. Especially with Halloween right around the corner, this series is sure to be a smash hit with all fans of paranormal amazingness! 

With excellent writing, great character development, and an original idea to boot, Kristen Painter continues to excel with The Werewolf Meets His Match. A fang-tastic read from cover to cover! It should come as absolutely no surprise that I am granting this one a well-deserved 5-star review! Be sure to add this one to your TBR, you will not regret it!

*****

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Alright folks, that's all I have for you on the topic of The Werewolf Meets His Match by Kristen Painter. As if you couldn't already tell, I am loving every second of this incredible series! Be sure to add them to your TBR today! Thanks so much for stopping by and a huge thanks to Kristen and her team for supplying me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. Until next time, Happy Reading!

-Ethan

The Vampire's Mail Order Bride (Nocturne Falls #1) by Kristen Painter Review

Hey readers! Ethan here with a review for you on this wonderful Wednesday evening. I came across this series thanks to a dear friend of mine and I am so excited this one crossed my path. This time on the chopping block? The Vampire's Mail Order Bride, the first novel in the Nocturne Falls series by Kristen Painter. Here's a bit about the novel and our author before we get to my thoughts:

Welcome to Nocturne Falls, the town where Halloween is celebrated 365 days a year. The tourists think it's all a show: the vampires, the werewolves, the witches, the occasional gargoyle flying through the sky. But the supernaturals populating the town know better. Living in Nocturne Falls means being yourself. Fangs and all.

After seeing her maybe-mobster boss murder a guy, Delaney James assumes a new identity and pretends to be a mail order bride. What she doesn't know is her groom to be is a 400-year-old vampire.

Hugh Ellingham has only agreed to the set up to make his overbearing grandmother happy. His past means love is no longer an option. Except he never counted on Delaney and falling in love for real.

Too bad both of them are keeping some mighty big secrets...

          

Kristen Painter

Kristen Painter likes to balance her obsessions with shoes and cats by making the lives of her characters miserable and surprising her readers with interesting twists. She currently writes award-winning paranormal romance and urban fantasy.

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*****

My Thoughts:

Here lately, I've been bogged down by so many deep, dark reads that pulled my mentality in every way possible. So much so that I forgot the most important part about reading: it's supposed to be fun! Sometimes the greatest reads are the ones you can just devour and allow yourself to be transported away from reality, if even for a brief period. Reads you can whip through and say 'wow that was a fun read!'. I can't say I have done that in some time. Then I was introduced to the amazing Kristen Painter!

The Vampire's Mail Order Bride follow the stories of Hugh Ellingham and Delaney James and the fun-tastic relationship obstacles that ensue. It's a quick read that you will not be able to set down. From the very first page, Painter does an incredible job at setting the tone and pace for this read. Thrust from her fast-paced Brooklyn life after a surprise run-in with mobsters, Delaney must steal and identity and flee her home to save herself from harm, she never imagined she'd find home in the arms of a vampire avoiding love. 

Bride is the first in a series of fun paranormal romance tales in Painter's Nocturne Falls series. I can already tell that this series is going to become a favorite of mine. Why? Let me try to explain this series for you readers. It's like Disney's Halloween Town mixed to perfection with Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire Mystery Novels series. A thrilling mix of paranormal and suspense with all kinds of fun thrown in! The city of Nocturne Falls is an incredible place that I loved reading about. Vamps, weres, fae, gargoyles, witches, dragon-shifters, and so many more all living together in paranormal harmony within one city? Yeah, that's some fun I can definitely get behind! I think the greatest part about this series is that Painter's options are virtually limitless, she can go anywhere with this series!

The characters in Bride were some of the best I've seen in a novel of this type. Each were written with amazing traits that identified each as unique and noteworthy. From our head vampire Hugh, to his entire Ellingham clan, including his Rook, Stanhill, to our resident human Delaney, Painter's way with words ensures each character is well-developed and memorable! As the first novel in the series, these is a huge cast of characters that I'm sure I'll touch base on as each installment progresses, but for a first novel, I was thoroughly blown away by Bride.

I'd also like to make a note on the romance aspect of this series. Romance stories and I aren't always the best of friends, but I absolutely love how Painter handled the romance in this series. Sure there is love, flirting, romance, and some adult language, but Painter does all of her 'sexual content' off page, a move that is greatly appreciated by myself (and I'm sure other non-romance readers as well). The fact that Painter was able to tell such an amazing story without resorting to hardcore sex or erotica speaks volumes of her talent and writing style.  

Much like the story itself, I'll keep this review short and sweet. The Vampire's Mail Order Bride is an absolutely incredible debut novel for Kristen Painter's Nocturne Falls series. I cannot rave enough about this series. It's just plain fun! From the first page to the back cover, you won't be able to set this incredible novel down! Major kudos to Painter for crafting such a unique series sure to please readers across genres!

That being said, it should come as no surprise that I am granting The Vampire's Mail Order Bride by Kristen Painter a well-earned 5-star review! I cannot wait to see what else Painter has in store for the residents of Nocturne Falls! I highly recommend this read to all fans of paranormal, romance, or fantasy reads.  

*****

Alright readers, that's all I have for you on the topic of The Vampire's Mail Order Bride by Kristen Painter. As you can see, I loved this book, I highly recommend adding it to your TBR. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I've already devoured books two and three in less than 48 hours... I may or may not have an addiction. You will to after reading these! Thanks so much for stopping by and a huge thanks to Kristen and her team for supplying me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. Until next time, Happy Reading!

-Ethan