“This book is exceptionally well written.  The plot is so unique and full of twists, it keeps you wondering where this story will take you.  Each character is vividly portrayed and comes to life on the page.  From the main protagonists to the supporting supernaturals, I was able to visualize each of them and I cared about what happened to them. I felt their struggles, their fears and I’m not gonna lie I got teary at several parts as I shared their experiences, the good and bad.

I have to note that there is one particularly poignant and amazingly written part towards the end of the book that ran through my head like a montage ala the late Robert Altman.  Eeep I may have just dated myself there lol.  It was a twist that I just didn’t see coming at all and I had chills when I read it.

*sigh* I really loved this book, no lie, it is a strong debut for the Twice Baked Vampires series and it deserves a solid 4.5 hotties!  I look forward to the second book in the series.”

“In this debut novel of Deborah Riley-Magnus's The Twice-Baked Vampire Series we meet Gabriel Strickland. A vampire who has just 'bit the dust' - so the speak - and find there is a lot more to death than what most think for a vampire or any supernatural. Most people think that when vampires die they just go . . . 'poof.' Well, when all goes wrong Gabriel finds that is not the case and that he is in an in-between life with a chance to earn redemption and eventually be determined if he will go to Heaven or Hell.

This is a very interesting and unique take on not only vampires but the supernatural in general and the author pulls it off amazingly good. It is really unlike any paranormal novel I have ever read.

Now any book would not be set without a good love-interest and we get one with the name, Dori Gallagher. Dori works at an employment agency and meets Gabriel when he comes to find a job. It is love/lust at first sight.

And of course as with a good love-interest and solid hero our book would not be complete without the 'bad guy.' Our author gives him to us in the form of Nathan Cook, a warlock. There are lots of other characters in the book who contribute to the antagonist of this book though.

The book goes through a couple of points of view - Gabriel's, Dori's and the bad guy(s) - and again this was something I really liked about this book: It almost felt like a movie, you know how a movie goes from character to character getting all of the plot in but really smooth and interesting through the changes? That was how this felt to me. It also left it open in the same leaving us that last scene (chapter) that gives us a little insight and hints of what might come in the next novel.

With any first novel though you do have those little glitches - which was mostly at the very starting of this book - that almost all first novels in a series have, which is why I could only give this book 4 stars.

I would highly, HIGHLY, recommend this novel to anyone who is looking for something unique and different and loves a good paranormal book.”

“I received this book as a review copy from the author and, to be honest, for the first few pages I didn't think it was my sort of book. But then I suddenly found myself sucked in and loving every minute of the story.

I think my initial difficulty was because the book is rather different in its approach and its rules for the supernatural world than anything I've read before. Once I was used to things, I was able to enjoy it.

I loved Gabriel's character and I thought he came across really well as the flawed hero. Dori was also great, even though I kept thinking of fish whenever I read her name. One of the things I loved best about this book was the blend of action, love story and humour. The author has managed to create a story which feels real and exciting but which can also laugh at itself from time to time.

The story is left nicely at the end - most things tied up, but still a few loose ends - to make way for the next book in the series and I for one will be keen to read on!

I would recommend this for paranormal fans who are looking for a fun twist on the usual mythology.”