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Review: The Dirt on the Ninth Grave by Darynda Jones

January 12, 2016 by Tori 3 Comments

The Dirt on the Ninth Grave by Darynda Jones Series: Charley Davidson, #9 Paranormal Romance Released: January 12, 2016 St. Martin’s Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’ve loved her for centuries and I will love her until the stars burn out.” Awwww... SOB!! Fans of this series will remember that the end of book eight left us gasping in shock at its climatic and completely unexpected ending,  pretty much guaranteeing we would have to read this book. I admit I was more Continue Reading

Charley Davidson Giveaway!

May 15, 2015 by Mandi 57 Comments

  Prizes and samples provided by St. Martin's Press One random commenter will win: Shimmer eye shadow for a Grim-like glow;   custom Charley Davidson Grim Reaper nail decals; a branded coffee mug; plus the complete Charley Davidson series!     Charley Davidson has enough going on without having to worry about twelve hellhounds hot on her trail. She is, after all, incredibly pregnant and feeling like she could pop at any moment. But, just her Continue Reading

Review: Eighth Grave After Dark by Darynda Jones

May 15, 2015 by Tori Leave a Comment

Eighth Grave After Dark by Darynda Jones Series: Charley Davidson, #8 PNR St. Martin’s Press May 19, 2015 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Sometimes I wonder if the purpose of my life is to serve as a cautionary tale to others.” Charley’s back and finding trouble everywhere; including her postage size closet. Pregnant, and forced to live in a church surrounded by twelve hell hounds who want her dead, Charley is suffering from serious boredom. And when Charley is bored, everyone Continue Reading

Review: Seventh Grave and No Body by Darynda Jones

October 31, 2014 by Tori 6 Comments

Seventh Grave and No Body (Charley Davidson #7) by Darynda Jones PNR E book, 352 pages October 21, 2014 St. Martin’s Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Hey, I could be your assistant. I’d be an Assistant Serial Killer Serial Killer. I’d be an ASS.” Entering into the seventh installment of Darynda Jones wickedly funny and smoking hot Charley Davidson series, Seventh Grave and No Body, picks up not long after book six-Sixth Grave From The Edge- ended. Charley Davidson, Grim Continue Reading

Review: Sixth Grave From the Edge by Darynda Jones

May 20, 2014 by Tori 17 Comments

Sixth Grave From the Edge (Charley Davidson, #6) by Darynda Jones Paranormal Romance St Martin’s Press May 20, 2014 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Coffee doesn’t ask silly questions. Coffee understands. Charley Davidson, Grim Reaper in training and P.I. extraordinaire (well, that’s what her t-shirt says) is back and finding more trouble than ever. Book six brings readers chills, thrills, and laughter as Charley finds herself engaged to the son of Satan, trying to win back a lost Continue Reading

Review: Fifth Grave Past The Light by Darynda Jones

July 10, 2013 by Tori 12 Comments

Fifth Grave Past The Light (Charley Davidson #5) by Darynda Jones Urban Fantasy/Mystery July 9, 2013 St. Martins Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m a virgin. But this is an old shirt.” Charley Davidson is large and in charge in the fifth installment of Darynda Jones hilariously dark and sexy urban fantasy series. More sex (YEA!!!), more jokes, and even more ghosts will keep you glued to the pages as Charley tries to solve not one but two mysteries, follow a cheater, deal with the Continue Reading

Review: Death and the Girl Next Door by Darynda Jones

October 5, 2012 by Tori 4 Comments

Death And The Girl Next Door (Darklight #1) by Darynda Jones Paranormal Romance/YA October 2, 2012 St. Martin's press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Turtles are not the innocent, harmless creatures everyone thinks they are. Mark my words.” Darynda Jones hooked me solid with her adult Charley Davidson series, so I jumped quickly and trampled a few friends when offered a chance to read her debut YA series-Death And The Girl Next Door. I’m not proud of my actions, but I can live Continue Reading

AAD Spotlight: Darynda Jones

February 6, 2012 by Tori 61 Comments

OurAuthorsAfterDark Spotlight continues with the lovely talented Darynda Jones. Darynda burst on the scene with her hilarious debut urban fantasy novel First Grave On The Right in 2011. First Grave On the Right is a hilarious, sexy, action packed series about Charley Davidson who’s job as the Grim Reaper and PI puts her in contact with disagreeable ghosts, disreputable criminals, and an unbelievably smoking hot man who just happens to be the son of Satan. And may or may not have to kill her Continue Reading

Review: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones

January 27, 2012 by Tori 21 Comments

Third Grave Dead Ahead (Charley Davidson #3) by Darynda Jones Urban Fantasy Hardcover January 31, 2012 St. Martins Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Scene: “Oh my god!” “What?” “You’re naked.” “I’m not naked.” “I’m blind.” “You’re not blind. I’m wearing pants.” “Oh.” At the end of Second Grave On The Left, Charley Davidson, grim reaper extraordinaire, did the unthinkable and bound the sexy supermodel son of Satan to his physical body when he was about to off himself and exist Continue Reading

Review: Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones

August 23, 2011 by Tori 19 Comments

Second Grave On The Left (Charlotte Davidson #2) By Darynda Jones Urban Fantasy Hardcover August 16, 2011 St. Martin’s Press Favorite Quote: “Never be afraid to dart around in public humming the Mission Impossible theme.” Second Grave On The Left opens up one week after First Grave On The Right when Charlotte Davidson’s (Charley) secretary/bff Cookie comes to Charley needing help finding her old friend Mimi, who has suddenly disappeared off the face of the Earth. During Charley Continue Reading

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