The Chosen Sin

I normally do not like romance at all. I avoid paranormal romance like the plague even though I love urban fantasy. When I read about the vampires Anya created for the Chosen Sin, I had to give it a try. I didn't expect to end up liking the book at all. I thought it would be hard for me to just sit back and enjoy it. BUT I LOVED IT. I thought the characters were great. The world building was fun too. Thanks Anya!

It's been a long time since I enjoyed a book as much I've enjoyed this one. I won't recap because others have done it for me, but I found the heroine to be strong, complicated, conflicted and well developed. She learns about herself throughout the novel, grows and changes. The hero, Alejandro, is simply luscious. I definitely fell a little bit in love with him throughout the story. It's hot! Like all of Bast's books, the sex scenes are smoking, but there's a lot of emotion there, too, and the emotion grows stronger between the characters the further in love they fall. I found the setting to be original and inventive. This book definite puts a new twist in the vampire romance sub genre and I can't wait for the next book in the series!

Betrayed by a lover who conned her and murdered her best friend, Daria was furious when he escaped with the equivalent of a slap on the wrist. Now she has her chance for vengeance, and she is willing to do anything to accomplish that, even if it means becoming a vampire herself. That's what it will take to infiltrate the villain's compound. Not only that, she'll have to partner with none other than Alejandro Martinez, the one man - excuse me, vampire whose sexual lure she finds it impossible to resist. Once inside the suspect's sanctuary, the plan is simple - find evidence he is trafficking in blood slaves or drugs - anything illegal they can use to bring him down legitimately. Easier said than done when surrounded by powerful vamps who revere their subject like an angelic benefactor, not to mention her libido is running wild because of her recent transformation from human to vampire. I have never read an Anya Bast novel I didn't enjoy. The author's latest release, THE CHOSEN SIN, is right up there in my list of favorites by Ms. Bast. Combining erotic romance with a paranormal theme in a futuristic science fiction setting, this book blends several of my favorite genres into one unforgettable story. There is a lot to love in this book - the plot, the characters, the world itself. I even found myself sympathizing with the villain of the piece. Well, one of the villains, anyway. *grin* Another thing I really enjoyed is the multiple layers in this plot - nothing and no one is exactly who they seem on the surface. There is some good and bad in everyone, at varying levels. Of course the best of the bunch is our hero and heroine, who are inherently good but aware of the darker part of their vampire nature, yet keep it at bay. Both Alejandro and Daria have spent their lives fighting crime, and their purposes are ultimately altruistic, even if they have some personal motivations in bringing down their enemy. Their cover as a mated couple is what helps them get in to the protected dome together, and it is also a delicious way to ensure they have a good bit of trouble keeping their hands off of each other. Alejandro is quite clear from the beginning that he wants Daria for good, but he exercises a good deal of patience in his seduction of her, allowing her space to find a way to trust him. Daria's trust isn't easy to come by. That one past betrayal was so vile it left her unable to believe in any man again, fearful of the past repeating itself somehow. At times, it is doubtful whether she'll come around and admit her feelings for Alejandro, but in true hero style he never gives up, showing her what they could have together if she would just let herself go. When she does let go, we have one heck of a happy ending for this pair. The love scenes up to then are absolutely explosive but nothing compared to what they enjoy when they both put their whole heart into it. THE CHOSEN is the kind of story that makes you long for sequels. A worl

Daria is a policewoman for a futuristic government. In order to gain revenge against a man who almost derailed her career and killed her best friend, she becomes a "Chosen" (vampire) and goes under cover with another Chosen named Alejandro Martinez in order to try and bust the bad guy. Alejandro and Daria have a hot and heavy history. Daria realizes right off that Alejandro might be man enough to melt through all the protective emotional armor she put on after her ordeal with the villain, and tries to prevent that from happening. Alejandro has other ideas. This is a layered, complex story about good and evil. Great character development. The book is extremely erotic and romantic, yet still makes you think. The characters stay with you long after the story is finished. I can see why some may not like it since the author does write the villain in a sympathetic way. He's not a 100% evil mustache twirler by a long shot. But in my opinion he's bad guy, a threat to their society, a murderer and a slave trafficker. He got what he deserved in the end. The heroine is no Mary Sue and she's no fluffy brainless bunny. She's abrasive at times, but I think this makes sense given her history. She changes and grows throughout the course of the story. Alejandro is just flat out luscious, strong without being that overpowering alpha male. Three cheers for a hero who is not a Caucasian male!

In the lawless Logos Territory on Darpong in the Nabovsky Galaxy, Governing Body of the Chosen (GBC) vampiric agent Alejandro Martinez and Allied Bureau of Investigation (ABI) human operative Daria Moran meet at the Blood Spot. Meet might be a soft way to describe their first encounter in seven years as she catches him breaking GBC law by taking blood from a wiling veilhounder. Before he was Chosen, they had shared an incredible night of sex, but she makes it clear no second round and he is to keep his fangs inside. Their joint mission is to end the murderous drug and people smuggling reign of ancient rogue vampire Christopher Sante; complicating matters for the pair is Sante is Chosen. Alejandro and Daria go undercover as mates; he being obviously the vamp and she is sucubare. He wonders if Sante destroyed Daria's innocence that he remembers from their brief tryst; she conceals her need for vengeance as Sante betrayed her and killed her friend. However, as the two operatives work to infiltrate Sante's stronghold, they find their desire for one another as strong as ever. This is an exciting thriller that uses elements from urban fantasy, space opera and police procedurals to provide an entertaining erotic romantic suspense tale. The lead couple is dynamite as their kinky-light sexual interludes enhance their undercover operation. Fans will appreciate THE CHOSEN SIN as Anya Bast is at her best with this strong outer space vampiric saga. Harriet Klausner