Carinian's Seeker

I really enjoyed this book. The heroine stayed true to herself while learning, growing and changing without turning into a wimpy, whiny damsel in distress. And instead of waiting for her man to rescue her, she took steps to rescue herself. This is what I think is lacking in a lot of romance novels, give the woman (who happens to be an everyday Jane) the ability to kick butt and take names for herself. And the hero??? Wow. I loved that even as an Alpha male, he knew when to back off and when to take charge without smothering his female lead with a bunch of HE-Man tactics and raving lunacy. This was a very refreshing take on vampires as well. While I was reading I kept thinking "This is like the James Bond of vampirism" complete with cool weapons, hot guys/gals and lots of action out of the sheets as well as in them.

What can I say? This book was great from the first page to the last!! I loved Bix and Carin. He was H-O-T!!! She was smart, and drama-free. The story was wonderful. The sex/love scenes - well, I'm breathless just thinking about them (LOL). The characters had great interaction and chemistry. There was a solid segway into the 2nd book of the series. If vampires are like Bix, then sign me up to receive one!!

Beauty, brains and spunk are only a few of the traits that pass down through the genetics of Dr. Derrickson's family. What Carinian's family doesn't pass along is the chance to live a long life. Having most of her family die at young ages from one ailment or another has turned Carinian's sole focus in life to the research of gene therapy and the chance to combat what she knows to be an early demise in her future. Using the fables of vampire myths as her guide, Carinian attempts to create the equivalent of vampirism to save herself. In comes Jon Bixler, a Seeker for the Vampire Council of Ethics, whose mission is to find a rogue vampire by using Carinian any way he sees fit. Bix's uncontrollable emotions where she's concerned soon leads to another discovery; that the mouthy doctor is more than just a ways to a means, she's also his fated mate. Talk about your untypical vampire story. Using a little urban flair, with an off brand sense of humor, T.J. Michaels creates a captivating story that had me laughing all the way through. In Carinian's Seeker, Carin, a feisty female doctor that has more brains than brawn, but enough heart to make up for her lack of physical power. I almost spit out my milk when, in the heat of a battle, she said how she wasn't a "punk b*tch". The last thing I expected, but just the right attitude for a woman whose vampire lover is pure alpha and all male. Bix, her vampire assassin, was just the right blend of controlling yet loving hero. Vulnerable when it comes to his woman, but still invincible in the heat of battle. I found Carinian's Seeker to be a light read with arousing sensuality and plenty of action. I'm really looking forward to a follow-up story featuring Bix's best friend and a few of the other Seekers who I'm sure will be just as exciting to read about. Indy reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

I loved this book! The heroine was smart and sassy! The story moved along briskly and the sex was HOT! This is must read!!

Carinian is a scientist minding her own experiments when Jon Bixler, or Bix as he prefers, begins to pursue her. She doesn't know it, but he's a vampire, she's his target, and things are about to get very complicated. There's a rogue vampire on the loose, and Bix thinks Carin can help him track her down and figure out exactly how he's trying to change vampire DNA. But the closer Bix and Carin get, the hotter things get. He's thinking forever, which for a vamp is a very long time. Carin is just hoping to get through this fling without having her heart broken so she can continue her experiments into prolonging her lifespan and break the long chain of early deaths in her family. But there's more surprises around the corner than either of them know. Carin and Bix are both really strong characters. The brains and the brawn, respectively. But Carin is no pushover, and you like that about her immediately. Bix is sexy and alpha and very determined to make Carin come around to his way of thinking when it comes to their combustive relationship. The sex is hot! And the cast of supporting characters very cool. I predict that everyone will be clamoring for Alaan's book next.