JK Beck's "When Blood Calls"

I was one of the lucky recipients to win an ARC of “When Blood Calls“, the first in JK Beck’s new series, “The Shadow Keepers“. I was initially intrigued because I have been an avid follower of hers for years as she wrote under the name Julie Kenner. Let me say one thing - this is nothing like the other series she’s done! The others are light and humorous, this is dark and sexy! It is a fabulous blend of mystery and suspense with a good heaping dose of paranormal romance.  I refuse to give spoilers because I don’t want to ruin the excitement for everyone, but the premise is this: Sara Constatine is a young prosecutor on the rise and she is instantly given what she thinks is a dream promotion...until she realizes she is now prosecuting the paranormal, including her lover from the night before. Can she let her duty to the law override her heart??

The characters were refreshing as the heroine, Sara, didn’t have that self-doubt so many of the women have…none of that woe-is-me attitude that gets so old, so fast. And Lucius, while he is the supposed “bad boy”, he sure seems so, so good in this! The storyline was also new and exciting. It didn’t have the feel of so many books, like you’ve read a variation of the story somewhere before. Way to go, JK Beck! This one is a real winner and I will be at bookstores on the release dates of books 2 and 3 - and recommending this series to everyone. For those of you who are unaware, book 2, “When Pleasure Rules” releases on September 28 and book 3, “When Wicked Craves” releases on October 26. In the meantime, get out there and get this one on August 31!!!