Love Bites - Book One: Love at First Stake

Manufacturer: J. Morgan

ISBN: 978-1-936000-00-5

Length: Novel

Category: Paranormal

Sub-Category: Humorous

Rating: Sensual

Photography/Artwork: Original Artwork by Nik Ranieri

Release Date: April 2009

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When newbie slayer Savannah Marshall lands her first assignment, she doesn't plan on meeting the vamp of her dreams. Staking Donatello Ravell might not have been the best way to start a relationship but it sure gets her in more trouble than she bargained for.

With two days to stop an insane vampire from starting a war between vamps and humans, Savannah and Donatello discover there's more to life than saving the world -- like falling in love.

"Madam, are you aware you just shoved a sizable stake through my heart!"

I found this to be a most peculiar question since I had -- in fact -- just slammed that sucker home. Perhaps I'd located the only halfwit Vampire in town to go up against for my first time as an officially sanctioned Slayer of the Holy Order of St. Vlad. It would certainly explain how easily I'd taken the dirty bloodsucker down. Not to say I'm not a fantastic Slayer, but this being my first night on the job I doubted it resulted from anything but dumb luck with a smattering of innate skill. Then again the stupid Vampire theory could prove to blow that out of the water but I didn't want to focus on that aspect. It was time to focus on the important issue.

I'd just taken down a flipping Vampire not three hours out of the gate!

The euphoria from that alone would quell the little voices pointing out all my inadequacies.

Oops, I had better get back to the Vampire. He was getting a little squirmy. Sitting back on his rock hard stomach, I gave the stake another tap in hopes that the vamp would get the idea he should be dead by now. Or, at the least, stop mumbling obscenities about me under his breath.

Note to self: Try not to think about the rock hard abs or the pokey thing tapping at my back door that was not a stake but just as hard. Both were distracting me, and quite frankly, Slayers shouldn't be thinking about jumping a Vampire's bones, especially when they're in the process of killing them.

"Ouch! That friggin' hurt!" He slapped at my hands as I added a twist and spin to my tap-tap-tap.

Maybe next time I should bring a rubber mallet or something. The threat of carpal-tunnel haunted the careers of many a promising Slayer, and unfortunately wasn't covered under our current health plan. If we had a union, this wouldn't be an issue, but serving a higher good came with certain drawbacks. An inadequate health plan being one of them.

"I should hope so," I growled through clenched teeth as I tried not to lose my seat. "I'd hate to think I staked you only to have you enjoy the experience." But with creatures of the night, you really couldn't be sure. They sucked blood. Who knew what kind of freaky crap they might be into?

"This book was undeniably one of the highlights of my week...Mr. Morgan has a new fan after reviewing this latest offering! This was a superb read that was not only entertaining but had me ROTFL! Fans of Dakota Cassidy, Katie MacAlister and Michelle Bardsley will love J. Morgan! A MUST read for anyone with a funny bone this will leave you wanting more."

Bitten By Books
Rating = 5 Tombstones

"...Mr. Morgan will keep you laughing until the very end

Fallen Angel Reviews. 5 Angels and a RECOMMENDED READ"

"A fun rollicking good read full sarcasm and pop culture put-down references. If you like a first person narrative and lots of jokes in your romances, this is a great read. I give Love At First Stake a solid 4 wings and wish her much success with this series."

Melissa - Classic Romance Revival Reviews
Rating = 4 Wings

"The humor and interaction between the hero and heroine keep the pace flowing smooth and fast. I found myself chuckling as the story progressed and before I realized it I had read the whole book in one sitting. It took me several hours but I couldn't put it down. I congratulate the author on her [Publisher Correction here - HIS] ability to capture the reader's attention and keep it from page one to the last page. Love at First Stake is the first in a series and I'll certainly be looking out for the next book from this author."

Orchid - Long and Short Romance Reviews
Rating = 5 Books!

"I have to say, there should be a warning attached to this book because not only will it have you laughing out loud, there is every possibility you’ll spew liquid all over your computer screen. Morgan’s humor shines through from the very first scene and carries over until the end. The writing is flawless, the characterization superb, and the story is well thought out. I am very much looking forward to the J Morgan’s sequel...Pick this book up. You won’t be sorry, but you will be a few ounces lighter. Laughing does burn calories, you know. Now, what else has this comedic genius written…"

Sandra Sookoo - Author of Winner Takes All and Not Just Make Believe

"J. Morgan has a wickedly clever sense of humor that infuses every single page of Love at First Stake. Readers will relish the pop culture references that pepper the storyline and I still giggle just thinking about a couple of them... his brand of snarkiness would impress even MaryJanice Davidson."

Reader Review at Amazon.com
5 Star Rating!
"The snarky banter between the hero and heroine and the witty spoofing of anything and everything in today's pop culture keep me in stitches from the first page to the last. I love this book, but then again, I've loved all of them. You can't go wrong with anything he's written."

Customer review
5 Star Rating!

"LOVE AT FIRST STAKE brings to mind Mary Janice Davidson’s Betsy the Vampire queen series, full of laughter, mysteries and other good stuff to keep the reader entertained and intrigued. If you enjoy Ms. Davidson’s vampire series, then grab Mr. Morgan’s first book in the Love Bites series, LOVE AT FIRST STAKE. Just make sure that you are not drinking while reading this- the antics of Savannah and Donatello will keep you in stitches from start to finish."

Dawn - Love Romances and More
Rating = 4.5 Hearts

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