Goddess with a Blade by Lauren Dane – Not really a review

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Goddess with a Blade by Lauren Dane – Not really a review

June 6, 2011 by lillie80

Rowan Summerwaite is no ordinary woman. Physical vessel to the Celtic Goddess Brigid and raised by the leader of the Vampire Nation, she’s a supercharged hunter with the power to slay any vampire who violates the age-old treaty.

A recent string of murders has her at odds with Las Vegas’s new Scion, the arrogant and powerful Clive Stewart. The killings have the mark of Vampire all over them, and Rowan warns Clive to keep his people in line—or she’ll mete out her own brand of justice.

Though her dealings with Clive are adversarial to say the least, Rowan is intensely aware of her attraction to him. But she can’t let it distract her from her duty—to find and battle the killer before more women die.

~~~*~

I was lucky enough to get an ARC of Goddess with a Blade a couple of months ago and I was so excited when I finished reading it. I couldn’t wait to tell everyone how much I enjoyed it. I had notes on the storyline, how bad-ass and snarky Rowan was, the hotness of Clive, the fascinating secondary characters that I want to know more about, and a list of my favorite quotes.

Unfortunately, when I was ready to start writing the review, I discovered all my notes had been turned into mini paper airplanes by my children. Add in some dental surgery and I didn’t have time to do a reread.

Since I can’t tell you all the reasons I loved this book, I’ve decided to let you find out for yourself. We are giving away two digital copies of Goddess with a Blade. I’ll be gifting them from Amazon or ARe, winner’s choice. To be entered, just tell me why you want it. Or ask any questions you might have about it, as long as it’s not spoilery 😀 Good luck!

Posted in C - D Authors, Carina Press, Giveaway, June 2011 | 40 Comments

40 Responses

on June 6, 2011 at 7:30 am | Reply Linda Townsend

Thanks for your non-review! It still sounds as if you really enjoyed the book and that’s all I like to know! The cover looks great and I love paranormal stories about vamps… so I’d love to win one of the e-books you’re giving away. (AND, thanks for the giveaway!)
I hope your dental procedure went well!
on June 6, 2011 at 9:07 am | Reply Michelle McMichael

I really enjoyed the excerpt of this on Lauren’s website and it sounds as if you enjoyed the book. Can you tell us a little about one of the secondary characters that you enjoyed so much?

Kids are amazing aren’t they? They always seem to get their hands on the stuff you want to keep and ignore the stuff you wouldn’t mind them having 🙂

I also hope your trip to the dentist went well!
- on June 6, 2011 at 10:09 am | Reply lillie80
  
  Thanks Michelle!
  
  I think the one that interested me the most is Theo, aka The First. He’s Rowan’s foster father and head vampire. He’s not a “good” guy and he’s done some horrible things but he truly loves Rowan.
  - on June 7, 2011 at 6:45 am | Reply Michelle McMichael
    
    Even better! It’s a testament to the writer when a ‘bad guy’ has you intrigued despite their previous actions. It doesn’t happen often enough. This one just soared up my tbr! Thank you 🙂
on June 6, 2011 at 9:29 am | Reply Rita Hayward

Thanks for the competition.
I’d love to read this book as everything written by Lauren Dane is simply AMAZING! 🙂
on June 6, 2011 at 9:52 am | Reply Brandy W

I want to read it because it Lauren Dane of course. But aside from that I’m totally intrigued. It sounds different and exciting. And really how many times do you read the blurb and can feel the excitement and intensity?
on June 6, 2011 at 9:58 am | Reply Danielle Gorman

This book looks so good. I haven’t read any of Lauren’s books before but I have quite a few on my wishlist. I really want to read this book because I have a love for vampires and I love to see how authors put their own spin on them. Thanks for the giveaway.
on June 6, 2011 at 10:04 am | Reply Lauren Dane

*smooch*
on June 6, 2011 at 10:08 am | Reply CrystalGB

I would love a copy of Goddess With A Blade. Sounds amazing. I love Lauren’s writing.
on June 6, 2011 at 10:15 am | Reply Stephanie M

I love anything by Lauren Dane. I love stories with a mixture of gods/ goddesses and anything supernatural. This looks like an amazing read.
on June 6, 2011 at 10:17 am | Reply carrie bernard

I have not read anything by Lauren Dane but is sounds like a great read. Thank you for he giveaway:-).
on June 6, 2011 at 10:31 am | Reply Trisha K

This sounds like a really really good book with a unique twist on vampire hunters and I would love to win it.
on June 6, 2011 at 10:32 am | Reply Victoria Zumbrum

I really want this book. It sounds very good and I love reading about vampires. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com
on June 6, 2011 at 10:40 am | Reply Chris Merritt

How well do your kids make paper airplanes? I am so totally lame at it that my kids don’t seem able to get the hang of it al all.

Dental surgery – ouch – so sorry.

I am happy NOT to know any of the specifics; your reviews are spot on – that it is enough to want to grab up the book ;}

all my best to you and your little pilots!
- on June 6, 2011 at 10:53 am | Reply lillie80
  
  They make up for their lack of skill in sheer quantity. There had to be at least 60 planes made by the time I caught them.
on June 6, 2011 at 11:10 am | Reply Ilona

I want to read it because I love anything by Lauren Dane and besides I want to know what kind of stuff was written on those paper aeroplanes 😀
on June 6, 2011 at 11:44 am | Reply Raonaid Luckwell

Having never really read anything by Dane this book really caught my attention and notice. Hearing that the heroine is snarky and bad ass only made me want to read it more. I tend to relate more with strong heroines like that.
on June 6, 2011 at 1:15 pm | Reply Colleen

Gotta love how creative kids are!
As soon as I saw the word Celtic, you had my attention… after reading the blurb you now have me very curious about this book!
on June 6, 2011 at 3:17 pm | Reply Aurian

Hmm, being possessed by the Celtic Goddess Brigid sounds interesting, and kind of new to me. I just read the Iron Druid book 1, in which she has a part as well. I wonder, how much of her comes through in the story?

And yes, after just winning a book, I still want to win another one 😉
- on June 6, 2011 at 3:34 pm | Reply lillie80
  
  This was my first intro to Brigid so I’m not sure how close Lauren stayed to traditional mythology with her but there is quite a bit about her in the book. Rowan takes a trip to Europe for Imbolc and it talks about some of the traditions.
on June 6, 2011 at 6:52 pm | Reply pommawolfjohnson

I figured why not try…*S*
Been wanting it since I first saw it, and put it on my gotta have asap list.

Love her books, and adore her characters and plots.

Thank you for the giveaway!

Darcy

pommawolf @ hotmail.com
on June 6, 2011 at 7:25 pm | Reply Chris Bails

I would love this book because I have never read anything by this author. I am always looking for new authors or books to read and you guys give great recommendations.
My question would be is this the first book of the series? or are there others?
christinebails@yahoo.com
- on June 6, 2011 at 7:34 pm | Reply lillie80
  
  Yes, this is the first book 🙂
on June 6, 2011 at 9:28 pm | Reply Fedora

I love Lauren’s stuff, and am excited to see this is a new series! No better place to start than at the beginning 😉 Thanks for the chance to win that start!
on June 7, 2011 at 3:57 am | Reply JenM

I’ve read some of Lauren’s contemp. romances and enjoyed them and I love UF so I’d love to win a copy of this book.
on June 7, 2011 at 7:11 am | Reply savonna

I love a strong, sassy heroine! I love UF and Lauren’s storytelling. I can’t wait to see how they mesh!
on June 7, 2011 at 9:48 am | Reply Meggerfly

I’ve never read anything by this author. I love a good story about vampires and hunters. I wonder how Rowan and Clive’s relationship works out!
on June 7, 2011 at 9:26 pm | Reply Shadow

i love books by lauren dane. i got hooked on her books when i read her chase brother series and anything of hers is a must read. she writes such wonderful books! and its a paranormal book on vampires. have to love it! thanks for the giveaway.
on June 7, 2011 at 10:14 pm | Reply pommawolfjohnson

I love her books. I have had Laid Bare on my gotta have asap list for awhile. But her writing is just so good. The covers on all her books are awesome as well.
Again, thanks for the giveaway!

Darcy
on June 8, 2011 at 12:01 am | Reply Iswari

I am a huge Lauren Dane fan, so I am excited that this book has been released. Of course, I would love to get my hands on it! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
on June 8, 2011 at 3:15 am | Reply infinitieh

Rowan, she’s the reason I want to read this book. Of course, having Lauren Dane as the author just makes it all that better.
on June 8, 2011 at 3:32 pm | Reply Pamk

because Lauren wrote it and I don’t think that there is one of of her’s I haven’t read. Sounds like an excellent story. And the cover rocks.
on June 10, 2011 at 2:29 pm | Reply TGIF! | Lauren Dane

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on June 10, 2011 at 4:53 pm | Reply Jolene A

OMG, this sounds like a great read. I have yet to read anything by Lauren Dane and I know I’m missing out on something amazing. I love finidng characters who are so opposite but are drawn to eachother regardless even though it’s the last thing they should want. I would love love love to win this and get started on Lauren Dan’es books. Thanks for the chance
on June 10, 2011 at 10:24 pm | Reply Chelsea B.

This book sounds fabulous– that’s why I want it! 🙂
on June 10, 2011 at 10:39 pm | Reply Jen B.

I don’t know how I missed this post. I check this site everyday. I just love the postings here. Why do I want a copy? Well, I love Lauren Dane’s books. I love UF. And the two together should be way excellent.
on June 10, 2011 at 10:47 pm | Reply Kris M

I love Lauren Dane’s writing, I am working on getting all of her books.
on June 11, 2011 at 5:40 am | Reply Lindsey E

Love UF and love Lauren Dane so the two combined is great news.
on June 12, 2011 at 9:33 am | Reply Donna S

I love Laure Dane’s books and this book is at the top of my wish list.
on June 12, 2011 at 11:33 am | Reply WarpD

Would love to see for myself how awesome her new UF series is!

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