Cemeteries by Moonlight States of Love Book 1 edition by Hunter Frost Literature Fiction eBooks
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When a serious bout of writer’s block threatens to delay mystery author Drew Daniels’s newest book, his aunt offers her New Orleans apartment in the heart of the French Quarter as a writing retreat. She neglects to mention that it’s occupied by the enigmatic and sexy Finn Murphy, a cemetery tour guide with a penchant for Victorian attire and a Cajun accent.
A body discovered in an open crypt forces reclusive Drew to deal with Finn’s eccentric group of friends and his underlying attraction to the hot Cajun—despite warnings about Finn’s violent past. Drew might write this stuff, but he’s never had to solve a real-life murder. With a deadline looming and a killer on the loose, this retreat is proving to be anything but helpful for Drew’s novel. Drew can only hope he won’t end up a tragic tale for the Ghostly Legends & Lore, Inc. haunted tour.
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Cemeteries by Moonlight States of Love Book 1 edition by Hunter Frost Literature Fiction eBooks
What a great read from Hunter Frost! I loved her descriptions of the places, food, and people. I felt like I was right there in NOLA with them, which is perfect for the new States of Love series. I enjoyed the story and the MCs chemistry. Finn can speak French any day! Fans self!Product details
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Cemeteries by Moonlight States of Love Book 1 edition by Hunter Frost Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Book – Cemeteries by Moonlight
Author – Hunter Frost
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 108
Cover – Gorgeous!
POV – 1st person, one character
Would I read it again – Yes!
Genre – LGBT, Contemporary, Murder
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Reviewed for Divine Magazine
As my first book by this author – and my first of the States of Love Collection – I was instantly convinced it would be fantastic, because it contained all of my favourite things – MM romance, writer's block, New Orleans, a murder mystery and ghost tours. I was instantly taken back to history books I've read about Edinburgh ghost tours and was thrilled to explore the haunting and so mysterious New Orleans in a similar way.
I wasn't disappointed.
The first line, mentioning Hitchcock's Birds, had me hooked. I'm terrified of birds, but I love to watch them from afar, so the constant appearance of Marie the crow really freaked me out. It didn't help that while I was reading this spooky story all about ghosts and New Orleans Voodoo, I kept hearing unexplained noises in the house. So, thanks for that Frost. I nearly died of fright!
But, saying that, I can only admit that this would never have happened with a poorly written story. The way Frost writes is magnificent. Without going overboard into description, detail or labeling every item, colour and possible one-inch mark of location for the scenery, I still felt completely drawn in. The attention to detail was perfectly balanced with believable storyline, strong, relatable characters and a subtlety that allowed me to create my own image of what New Orleans looked like, without feeling like I'd implanted an image of some caricature in its place. The feeling the words instilled were authentic New Orleans and, I'll admit, I even read the French, Cajun and Creole in a French accent.
I can't say I was shocked – nor can I say I wasn't disappointed – when the strongest, most interesting female of the story was killed, but it was a great piece of writing that still made it feel like a shock, even though I'd anticipated it. (If you read the book, you'll know when I first suspected it.)
The inclusion of our MC, Drew, having Tourette Syndrome was a really nice portrayal of the struggle and coping mechanisms of someone with the syndrome. It was both sympathetic, authentic and didn't make a mockery of Tourette's, even by accident. The syndrome was explained, controlled and explored well throughout the story, though it didn't need to become some third main character to show how severely it affected Drew. His control of the condition was subtle, like so many more important details.
I loved the addition of Voodoo, even when it was only mentioned in passing. With the practice being so commonly associated with New Orleans, it would have felt wrong to avoid it entirely, but it was nice to see that it didn't take the front seat, with a paranormal twist, like so many of the New Orleans stories I've read in the past. Though the story was based in New Orleans, it managed to avoid the hazardous pitfalls of the stereotypes, while exploring the genuine underbelly of its history.
Also, don't be put off by the French. It's usually always explained and the one time it isn't, it was pretty easy for me to guess what it meant (with only rudimentary, and not well retained, high school French lessons). But, if you really want to know, highlight that one quote, Google it and squee like a little girl, like I did, when you realise just what it means.
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Overall, I could rave about this book forever, but it's probably better that you just go and read it for yourself. It's got murder, intrigue, chemistry off the charts, humour and still manages to handle some pretty serious topics.
There was more heat, action and passion in this story of 108 pages than I've read in books three times its size. If you're looking for a satisfying page-turner, look no further. You found it.
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Favourite Quote
“The sympathetic look on his handsome face made my gut clench. I wanted to smack him and kiss him all at once for caring about my failings as a writer.”
“It's a shame he's adorable. It would be easy to say no to anyone else. I had just met the guy and he had me under his thumb with those pretty eyes and sexy accent.
And he did bring my beignets.”
“I couldn't believe how smitten I was over a hot, straight, Victorian-dressed man with a penchant for the paranormal.”
“The way Finn's eyes brightened, like the sun breaking through cloudy skies, had to be the sexiest thing I'd ever seen.
“Drew, you should know the way to mon coeur is through my Swiffer.”
Heat Level 2 flames out of 5
Rating 4 stars out of 5
This was a very fast read and a fun one too. The story has a mystery with an intriguing storyline. This is the second book that I have read in the last couple of week that take place in New Orleans. I may have to make it a future destination. This is the first book of a new series that will introduce you to different places across the United States. It looks like each book will have different locations, characters, and romances. I am looking forward to more. The plot of the story is about Drew and his attempt to work on his latest novel. He is suffering from writer’s block among other things. When he gets to the apartment that his aunt told him to stay in he finds it already occupied by an interesting and sexy Finn Murphy. Something that his aunt neglected to tell him. Finn works as a tour hunted guide. He introduces Drew to his eclectic group of friends who also work for the tour company Ghostly Legends & Lore. During one of Finn’s tours, they find the dead body of one of Finn’s co-workers and Finn is one of the suspects. Drew’s novel gets put on hold as he scrambles to find out who the murder is. The chemistry between Finn and Drew is sweet but strained. There are many complications in this short story that drew and Finn must work through. This is a short story that reads quickly. It has an easy flow that captured my interest and kept it throughout the story. Great tense ending that will keep you guessing. Maybe there could have been a little more in the way of character development, but I liked the story just the way it was written. Hope I get the opportunity to read more from this author.
PLOT 5 Stars
CHEMISTRY 4 Stars
PACING 5 Stars
ENDING 5 Stars
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 4 Stars
Review Copy of Cemeteries by Moonlight provided by the Dreamspinner Press I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by Mollien from Alpha Book Club
I’ve grown up in South Louisiana just outside of New Orleans. So first off nobody throws that much Cajun French into every day conversation, and if he came from Baton Rouge, he would be as Americanized as Hell. To speak that much French he would ha e to be from Laffayette/Acadiana. The only people who would use that much French would be the old timers, and they would use mostly French, if they were going to use it at all.
The Queen’s Head Pub is upstairs at Good Friends and there’s not really a “Back Door” and certainly not an alley! The only time you would see people dressed as these characters would be MG or Halloween, otherwise it’s too damn Hot! More than likely they would all be at the Dungeon.
But this is what we’ve come to expect in any portrayal of New Orleans. Every body has a thick Cajun accent, we all Day Drink, there’s always a parade going on. I got to chapter 9 and couldn’t take it anymore. I think I’m going to skip to the last chapter just to see “Who Dunit”
It took me a few chapters to get into the book but only because their were several characters to keep straight in my head. I loved the New Orleans ambiance, the ghost stories, and especially the interaction between lovers Drew and Finn.
I am definitely excited to see the release of Book 2 of this series.
What a great read from Hunter Frost! I loved her descriptions of the places, food, and people. I felt like I was right there in NOLA with them, which is perfect for the new States of Love series. I enjoyed the story and the MCs chemistry. Finn can speak French any day! Fans self!
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