Rating: 
Summary: Very Unsatisfying
Review: I have read all the "Wings in the Night" books, this one being the last of the series so far and the most unsatisfying on many levels. The romance was flat, the story was not really about the vampire and her mortal lover but, instead, became a rescue mission which placed the main characters and the romance in a very secondary position. You never get the feeling they have really connected, because more than half the story about Seraphina and Willem takes place in the their minds and in the past. Also, I am so tired of Stiles and his group of vampire hunters. All the stories are beginning to sound repetitive. In this book, the re-formed DPI takes precedence over the romance and spoils everything. The ending is depressing, unsatisfying and does not solve the problem between the mortal and the vampire. Surely there will be a sequel, but the momentum between the lovers will be lost. Ending on such a sad note is unusal for Shayne's series and leaves the reader feeling disappointed and empty. If you are following the "Wings in the Night" series you will have to read this one, because somewhere along the line there will be more about this couple, or should be, and you'll need to know the story. If you are just reading for pleasure, then skip this one because there is no pleasure to be found in it. It's too dark and dreary to be enjoyable. I hope Ms. Shayne gets back to the love and romance that makes this vampire series so enjoyable. Let the dark stuff take a minor role like it did in previous books.
Rating:
Summary: Very Unsatisfying
Review: I have read all the "Wings in the Night" books, this one being the last of the series so far and the most unsatisfying on many levels. The romance was flat, the story was not really about the vampire and her mortal lover but, instead, became a rescue mission which placed the main characters and the romance in a very secondary position. You never get the feeling they have really connected, because more than half the story about Seraphina and Willem takes place in the their minds and in the past. Also, I am so tired of Stiles and his group of vampire hunters. All the stories are beginning to sound repetitive. In this book, the re-formed DPI takes precedence over the romance and spoils everything. The ending is depressing, unsatisfying and does not solve the problem between the mortal and the vampire. Surely there will be a sequel, but the momentum between the lovers will be lost. Ending on such a sad note is unusal for Shayne's series and leaves the reader feeling disappointed and empty. If you are following the "Wings in the Night" series you will have to read this one, because somewhere along the line there will be more about this couple, or should be, and you'll need to know the story. If you are just reading for pleasure, then skip this one because there is no pleasure to be found in it. It's too dark and dreary to be enjoyable. I hope Ms. Shayne gets back to the love and romance that makes this vampire series so enjoyable. Let the dark stuff take a minor role like it did in previous books.
Rating:
Summary: Very Unsatisfying
Review: I just recently bought this book when I was out looking for something to read. When I got home with it, I just started to skim through it to get the gist as to what it was about. As it turns out, it is the sequel to Twilight Hunger, which tells the story of another vampire named Dante. Embrace The Twilight tells the story of the Vampire Sarafina and how she vows never to love again because of those who she loved betrayed her. Some being her sister, her fiance, the vampire who made her undead, her grand nephew Dante, the list goes on. Willem Stone is the Mortal who falls in love with Sarafina. Although she is centuries before his time, she can still hear his voice and looks upon him as her spirit guide and guardian angel. When she finds out that he is a real man, she is torn because she is in love with her guardian angel and she wants nothing to do with the man who claims to be the owner of the voice she heard in her head.
Rating: 
Summary: Who Would Think A Vampire And A Mortal Could Fall In Love
Review: I just recently bought this book when I was out looking for something to read. When I got home with it, I just started to skim through it to get the gist as to what it was about. As it turns out, it is the sequel to Twilight Hunger, which tells the story of another vampire named Dante. Embrace The Twilight tells the story of the Vampire Sarafina and how she vows never to love again because of those who she loved betrayed her. Some being her sister, her fiance, the vampire who made her undead, her grand nephew Dante, the list goes on. Willem Stone is the Mortal who falls in love with Sarafina. Although she is centuries before his time, she can still hear his voice and looks upon him as her spirit guide and guardian angel. When she finds out that he is a real man, she is torn because she is in love with her guardian angel and she wants nothing to do with the man who claims to be the owner of the voice she heard in her head.
Rating:
Summary: Not as god as the others
Review: I usually like Ms. Shayne's stories, and have particularly enjoyed her vampire series. I have been awaiting Sarafina's story ever since reading about her in the previous books, especially Dante's story. Where this book has the potential for a good plot, I felt that it and the character development fall very short. Willem is a strong character, one you would need to go up against Sarafina, and they were well matched, but they just didn't get to interact much. Willem's dreams, and their connection was interesting, but where in the other stories the relationship between the vampires is expounded upon, we are never quite sure what is going on between Willem and Sarafina.On Willem's side, he has known about Sarafina for a very short time. He's put to the test of believing in vampires, fighting bad guys and falling in love in a very short time (with a bum foot to boot!). Between dreams and meetings, I think they see each other six times before they fall helplessly in love. That stretches my imagination to its limit. They have an interesting relationship, but one I fear is not explored deeply enough. The vampire/human paradox is also another thing that was not given enough attention. It is mentioned that Sarafina is immortal or at least very hard to kill and Willem will die as a mortal will. But nothing is resolved with this issue. Does that mean it will be handled in another book or are we left guessing how they handle this problem? The bad guy, who has been haunting the vampires in all of these books, is getting a bit stale too. He does some things in this book that ensure we will see him and this series again, he just seems to be mechanical at this point. He must also be getting a bit old, knowing how the vampires age, Amber Lily's age, and how long he has been torturing the vampires. If you have been reading this series, you probably don't want to miss this one, otherwise, there is not much here to recommend this book. More writing (smaller font, smaller margins), and about 100 pages would have helped.
Rating:
Summary: Not as god as the others
Review: I usually like Ms. Shayne's stories, and have particularly enjoyed her vampire series. I have been awaiting Sarafina's story ever since reading about her in the previous books, especially Dante's story. Where this book has the potential for a good plot, I felt that it and the character development fall very short. Willem is a strong character, one you would need to go up against Sarafina, and they were well matched, but they just didn't get to interact much. Willem's dreams, and their connection was interesting, but where in the other stories the relationship between the vampires is expounded upon, we are never quite sure what is going on between Willem and Sarafina. On Willem's side, he has known about Sarafina for a very short time. He's put to the test of believing in vampires, fighting bad guys and falling in love in a very short time (with a bum foot to boot!). Between dreams and meetings, I think they see each other six times before they fall helplessly in love. That stretches my imagination to its limit. They have an interesting relationship, but one I fear is not explored deeply enough. The vampire/human paradox is also another thing that was not given enough attention. It is mentioned that Sarafina is immortal or at least very hard to kill and Willem will die as a mortal will. But nothing is resolved with this issue. Does that mean it will be handled in another book or are we left guessing how they handle this problem? The bad guy, who has been haunting the vampires in all of these books, is getting a bit stale too. He does some things in this book that ensure we will see him and this series again, he just seems to be mechanical at this point. He must also be getting a bit old, knowing how the vampires age, Amber Lily's age, and how long he has been torturing the vampires. If you have been reading this series, you probably don't want to miss this one, otherwise, there is not much here to recommend this book. More writing (smaller font, smaller margins), and about 100 pages would have helped.
Rating:
Summary: ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT !!!
Review: Just when I think that Maggie Shayne can't get any better, she mesmerizes me with her next "Twilight" book. Trust me, you won't be able to put this book down. This is a keeper to be enjoyed over and over again. Matter of fact, it'd make a gripping movie.
Rating:
Summary: ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT !!!
Review: Just when I think that Maggie Shayne can't get any better, she mesmerizes me with her next "Twilight" book. Trust me, you won't be able to put this book down. This is a keeper to be enjoyed over and over again. Matter of fact, it'd make a gripping movie.
Rating: 
Summary: A keeper....
Review: Sarafina has been betrayed by every person she's ever loved so she's shut herself off from feeling emotions for people. First it was her sister Katerina, who hated her from the day she was born. Her betrothed, Andre, betrayed her with the sister that hated her, all the while convincing Sarafina that he loved her. Even her companion, the man that made her a vampire chose to walk into the sun instead of staying with her. The last person that she opened her heart to was her great nephew, Dante, whom she felt turned his back on her for the woman he loved more than her. There was only one thing that gave her peace, and that was her beloved spirit. The spirit she'd always felt, even before she became a vampire. She felt safe falling in love with her spirit because she knew that it wasn't flesh and blood, therefore it could never break her heart. Wilem Stone was being tortured in a cave by Afghani military the first time he saw her. He was in so much pain that he left his body and hers was the face he saw. He felt everything she felt. He felt pain, betrayal, love and anger. Through the days of his torture, he would retreat to his beautiful Sarafina, even though he couldn't see her, she was his salvation. When Will finally escaped, he couldn't make any contact with Sarafina again. He was finally able to, due to the pain he inflicted on himself. When he did, he was shocked to learn that a hundred years had passed for her, where only two months had passed for him. He could finally be with the woman he fell in love with. He soon learns that she's not the same woman that he first saw. This woman is hard and bitter. She is defeated and ruthless. She is not the sweet and innocent woman he knows she is deep down inside. While in the hospital, Will comes upon a vamipre stealing blood from the blood bank. He instictively knows who he is when he sets eyes on Jameson Bryant. The two men soon strike a deal. Will is to protect Jameson's daughter Amber and in return, Jameson will help Will find Sarafina. The story goes on with drama that you can only find in a paranormal romance. Feelings are intensified in this novel of vampires. When Maggie Shayne first introduces the reader to Sarafina, you will believe that she is a vampire beyond redemption. She didn't count on the power of her love for a mortal man, however, and she finds that she still has some good left in her. If you have enjoyed Maggie Shayne's 'Wings in the Night' series, you will also enjoy this one, though it doesn't compare to the first three tales in the series. Happy reading!
Rating:
Summary: A keeper....
Review: Sarafina has been betrayed by every person she's ever loved so she's shut herself off from feeling emotions for people. First it was her sister Katerina, who hated her from the day she was born. Her betrothed, Andre, betrayed her with the sister that hated her, all the while convincing Sarafina that he loved her. Even her companion, the man that made her a vampire chose to walk into the sun instead of staying with her. The last person that she opened her heart to was her great nephew, Dante, whom she felt turned his back on her for the woman he loved more than her. There was only one thing that gave her peace, and that was her beloved spirit. The spirit she'd always felt, even before she became a vampire. She felt safe falling in love with her spirit because she knew that it wasn't flesh and blood, therefore it could never break her heart. Wilem Stone was being tortured in a cave by Afghani military the first time he saw her. He was in so much pain that he left his body and hers was the face he saw. He felt everything she felt. He felt pain, betrayal, love and anger. Through the days of his torture, he would retreat to his beautiful Sarafina, even though he couldn't see her, she was his salvation. When Will finally escaped, he couldn't make any contact with Sarafina again. He was finally able to, due to the pain he inflicted on himself. When he did, he was shocked to learn that a hundred years had passed for her, where only two months had passed for him. He could finally be with the woman he fell in love with. He soon learns that she's not the same woman that he first saw. This woman is hard and bitter. She is defeated and ruthless. She is not the sweet and innocent woman he knows she is deep down inside. While in the hospital, Will comes upon a vamipre stealing blood from the blood bank. He instictively knows who he is when he sets eyes on Jameson Bryant. The two men soon strike a deal. Will is to protect Jameson's daughter Amber and in return, Jameson will help Will find Sarafina. The story goes on with drama that you can only find in a paranormal romance. Feelings are intensified in this novel of vampires. When Maggie Shayne first introduces the reader to Sarafina, you will believe that she is a vampire beyond redemption. She didn't count on the power of her love for a mortal man, however, and she finds that she still has some good left in her. If you have enjoyed Maggie Shayne's 'Wings in the Night' series, you will also enjoy this one, though it doesn't compare to the first three tales in the series. Happy reading!
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