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Book Review-As Twilight Falls by Amanda Ashley

by | Jan 14, 2016 | Book Reviews | 10 comments

Book Review-As Twilight Falls by Amanda Ashley

Book Review-As Twilight Falls by Amanda AshleyAs Twilight Falls by Amanda Ashley
Published by Zebra on April 30th 2013
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Vampires
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Source: Library
ISBN: 1420130390
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four-stars

Photographing ghost towns across the American West, Kadie Andrews takes a wrong turn and ends up in Morgan Creek—a spot that isn’t on the map. It’s a quaint little place, but there’s something off about its complacent residents. And when twilight falls, it takes on a truly sinister air…
Unable to run or to find any way out, Kadie finds herself a prisoner, hunted for her blood. Still more disturbing, her spirit and beauty have captured the attention of the town’s leader—the mysterious Rylan Saintcrow. When he looks into her eyes, she can see his hunger. When he takes her in his arms, she can feel his power. When he presses his lips against hers, she can taste his need. Saintcrow may be the most powerful creature she’s ever imagined, but Kadie knows in her heart that he is also a man. A man who needs a woman. To want him, desire him, crave him. To be his willing prisoner—for all eternity…
"A classic vampire tale of sensual, spine-tingling suspense." --Christine Feehan on "Desire After Dark"
"A master of her craft." --Maggie Shayne
"Ashley is a master storyteller." --"Romantic Times"

My Review

The Summary 

Kadie Andrews has come out the the western states, as a photographer. She has a talent with capturing ghost towns and cemeteries. She takes a wrong turn and ends up in a town that is off the map, practically a ghost town and makes her eerie. The residents are a bit off and react strangely towards her. Hardly anything is open, including a gas station. During the day there is activiy, but the moment the sun goes down, everyone flees into their homes. Through a array of circumstances she ends up learning about the truth behind the curtain. The town of Morgan Creek, is overcome by a coven of vampires, and the master vampire who has been alive since the crusades, is the most dangerous yet sensual mans Kadie has ever known. But she is literally kept a prisoner along with everyone else in the town. As the food supply for the vampires. Some have it worse than others, depending on the vampire feeding on you that week. Kadie has the luck of drawing the attention of Rylan Saintcrow, the leader of them. He keeps her in his home, but there is something real that draws Kadie to Rylan. Rylan has never known anything good or pure since he was turned centuries ago, until he scented Kadie….her spirit and body pure in every way. Will Rylan and Kadie be able to hold onto forever….or will the dangers that threaten Rylan seperate them forever.

The Hero 

Rylan Saintcrow has been a vampire for the longest time and he is one of the oldest vampires of their kind. He came to Morgan Creek, since it was off the map, a dead town and a place the vampire hunters knew nothing about. Lately, the vampire hunters have grown to a huge number, and are killing off his kind by large numbers. So Rylan stayed in this small town, and offered sanctuary to a few vampires that needed a safe place and protection. Rylan was turned while fighting in the Holy War during the Crusades and was left abandoned and alone, to learn the ways and made too many mistakes….actions he regrets with his full heart. Rylan despite being a vampire, his strict rules….has a good heart and has a code of honor. Rylan is a pure alpha male, and boy I had so much fun with this character. At first I was uneasy about him, however as I delved deeper into the story I realized how realistic his character seemed to be. The author here, doesn’t sugar coat vampires but what I liked was seeing the good come through with each chapter.

The Heroine 

Kadie Andrews was a delightful heroine and there were many aspects of her personality I felt I could relate with. She is a professional photographer, and loves traveling. She is close to her family, and has a great inner strength, but is also kind and accepting. When she first arrives to the town, she has a hard time accepting what is actually happening to her. But she stands up to the vampires she runs across, and since they can control her mind if need be, she seeks escape when they are sleeping. However it still proves to be pointless since there is a block when trying to leave. No one can except for Rylan. Kadie is a heroine that accepts Rylan eventually, she still battles verbally with him and I loved her courage to stand up to him.

Plot and Story Line 

In As Twilight Falls, Amanda Ashley has created another great vampire romance that has a more gothic theme to it and I just soaked it all up. I haven’t had a chance to read too many gothic themes, but Ashley handled this one in such a fabulous way. It deals with mixed emotions and actions, that the reader has to battle with as you read. I loved the set up of the story, and I was instantly drawn into it from the first page or two. One aspect I have always admired about Amanda Ashley, is how easily I can get swept up into her stories, and As Twilight Falls was no different. What was truly fascinating was seeing the variety of characters that come into play. Not all good….not all bad either. We have a mix of personalities and we see the line between black and white…turns grey at times. There were a couple of side characters that I didn’t exactly care for, especially the woman vampire. Boy she was a piece of work….very cruel and vicious so I was thrilled when she was taken out of the picture. But some revelations occur that create unique plot twists that turned me upside down and inside out. The romance between Kadie and Rylan was fantastic. At first we have two strong personality who have a battle of wills….but as they let their pride and stubborness go, we see a beautiful romance build.

The Cover 

I like this cover, not my favorite from Amanda Ashley, but it has a great gothic theme to it, and I love the reddish background theme to it.

Overall View

As  Twilight Falls is a stirring, and thought-provoking story with gothic themes and a variety of aspects to keep you asking for me. Its a story that is stirring, and exceptionally well written. Guaranteed to send chills down the spine.

About Amanda Ashley

Amanda Ashley is one of those rare birds--a California native. She's lived in Southern California her whole life and, except for the earthquakes, loves it. She shares a home with her husband, as well as a fluffy Pomeranian named Lady, a wild house sparrow she raised from a baby named Tweety, and a tortoise who remains nameless. Amanda and her alter ego, Madeline Baker, have written over 70 books and short stories. Not bad for someone who started writing just for the fun of it. Her books have made the New York Times Bestseller List, the USA Today Bestseller List, and the Waldenbooks Bestseller and Mass Market lists.

Not much happening here. Same old, same old. Writing new story. Looking forward to the publication of Night's Surrender in September. I love this book and this cover.

Wishing you all a wonderful summer!!!! -excerpt from goodreads

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10 Comments

  1. Carole's Random Life

    Wonderful review! This sounds like a book that I would really love. The Hero sounds like a great alpha male characters. I just love a good vampire romance and I haven’t read on in a while. I don’t think that I have ever read Amanda Ashley but may check out some of her work.

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    • Lover Of Romance

      if you like delicious alpha heroes, great vampire themes and well written dialogue…this is definitely an author to pick up.

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  2. Quinn's Book Nook

    I’m really not into vampire stories. They just freak me out so much!! But I’m glad you did enjoy this. Excellent review.

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  3. Lekeisha

    Never heard of this series before. Glad you enjoyed it!

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  4. Aurian

    Great review! I do have a whole stack of her books on my shelves, all unread I am afraid. Someday …

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    • Lover Of Romance

      oh you should pick her up sometime…..love what I have read from her so far.

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  5. Blodeuedd

    The cover is pretty dull

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  6. Sophia Rose

    Oh thank you, thank you, Renee! I read a cunning review on this one a while back and promptly forgot to add it to my wish list and then couldn’t remember the title or author. This was definitely the one (ghost town and vampires).

    I like what you are saying about realistic vampire lore and gothic feel. And I am putting it on the list now so I don’t forget again. 🙂

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    • Lover Of Romance

      yippee!!! I love those moments of finding that one book you are looking for in the least expected place hehe Hope you get to read it soon. Gothic romances are fabulous to read.

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