Douchebags beware! Meryn and her posse will get ya....

I'm so sad that I've finished book 9 of this brilliant series... And so the waiting game begins again. Oh how I love seeing all the mischief our Meryn gets up to. If you haven't read any of this truly entertaining 'Bewitched and Bewildered' series yet, you might want to at least read book 1 first. That way you can learn the Genesis of how Meryn (our favorite little human lol) happened upon her hunka hunka yummy mate Aiden and all his friends/underlings *cough* I mean soldiers . Keep your eyes peeled for the infamous toilet scene... And TRUST me it's NOT what first comes to mind.... OK back to "My Angel BB #9"... as usual we find our sweet Lycaonia contingent still in Noctem Falls. The kiddies are all still succumbing to some strange virus. Meryn and her crew are determined to annihalate said virus by calling in someone who may very well help find the source of the cure... Enter Vivi. A kind, orphaned redhead who works wonders with curing illnesses. She grew up all alone save for her own growly squire Hal. Lots to unravel there, and nope not gonna tell ya. Suffice to say this is a true classic Meryn book where douche nozzels come out of the woodworks left and right.... Then we the readers get to thoroughly enjoy seeing them put in their places by Meryn and all her friends. Speaking of.... Our beloved and exhalted one... Meryn (heehee) is still pregnant.... Keep your eyes peeled as it seems Fate keeps bestowing things upon her (think magical abilities). In true form though all kinds of craziness is happening in Noctem... Blocked from all allies via the portals, kids and vamps both dropping from this mean virus.... You have a bunch of anxious/angry pregnant friends determined to end this virus and then kick the person who developed it in their private parts! There are also a few throwaway lines all throughout, that lead me to believe it's foreshadowing for future books... If you enjoy tons of funny, goofiness, awesome sidekicks, romance, mystery and suspence all rolled into serious LOL awesomeness then I HIGHLY suggest you read this! Keep in mind you may not have to read all the previous books, however it does help a great deal to keep everyone straight. Not to mention you REALLY see just how hard a life our cutie pie Meryn had before finding her REAL forever family! I never get sick of reading these books!! I've re-read them many times over. Guaranteed to make you laugh, smile and get great ideas for payback lol. Take the chance and read this series... ( )

While I've enjoyed the previous few novels that took place in Noctem Falls, I felt like the story really picked up in Vivian and Etain's tale. Between the political tensions on each level, the virus beginning to plague vampires alongside the shifters, and the multiple family mysteries that came to light, it was an action-packed book that was hard to put down.

And of course, there was Meryn. I honestly believe that if you don't love, and empathize, with all that Meryn is, you probably can't connect with these books in the same way as so many do.

"You are not normal, Meryn, that is what makes you so unique and special. When people conform, they make themselves fit a cookie cutter mold, and when that happens, they become interchangeable and replaceable." [...] "Basically I'm a Fruit Loop in a bowl full of Cheerios."

My love for this series is no secret. The author has a clear overall goal in mind for the story, and each book brings us closer there. Definitely enjoying the ride.

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