Gillian Key, soldier and psychologist, returns in book three with another wicked blend of supernatural antics, romance and sex.
"Key to Redemption" by Talia Gryphon brings back a rich cast of paranormal characters including some new ones that add a fresh perspective to the series.
Gillian Key, psychologist to the paranormal world is living in Romania with her lover, Vampire Lord, Aleksei Rachlav.
His home is now the headquarters for those who are banding together against Dracula and his minions.
Her former professor, Helmut Gerhardt, calls and asks her to help him out with some of his needy clients.
Aleksei is willing to open his home to them and several arrive including Perrin Garnier, who wears a mask to hide a facial deformity.
The Phantom of the Opera is suffering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Aleksei is naturally upset when he learns that Gillian intends to give him sex therapy.
She insists on going through with the treatment and the situation puts a strain on their relationship.
Can the old world vampire deal with a potential rival? And can Gillian switch to Marine Corps mode when an old nemesis shows up and kidnaps one of her team.
This urban fantasy has several subplots and numerous secondary characters to keep track of, but most of the book revolves around Perrin's sex therapy.
Jack the Ripper makes an appearance and adds some mystery and action.
The story line is original and has a lot of potential.
It also has a lot of gratuitous sex, including an all out orgy inspired by a song from the new patient, the Phantom of the Opera.
Once again Aleksei has to hold his tongue while Gillian is the focus of everyone's lust.
It's not great literature but if you're looking for a hot and spicy escape give it a try.
Publisher: Ace (September 30, 2008) ISBN: 978-0-441-01644-0 Paperback: Pages 304 Price: $7.
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