Review #4: Undead in My Bed

Title: Undead in My Bed
Author: Katie MacAlister, Molly Harper, Jessica Sims
Series: N/A
Released Date: September 25, 2012
Type: Vampire, Paranormal Romance, Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Shapeshifters, Humor

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A sizzling vampire romance anthology featuring enticing novellas from beloved and bestselling authors Katie MacAlister, Jessica Sims, and Molly Harper.

In “Shades of Gray” by Katie MacAlister, Noelle is a Guardian: a demon-wrangler, imp-banisher, and all-round secret protector of humans from the Otherworld. While working on the set of a ghost-busting reality show in a haunted castle, she meets a sexy vampire, and together they prevent a Master Demon from killing everyone in the castle.

In “Undead Sublet” by Molly Harper, executive chef Tess Maitland is banned from her five-star kitchen in Chicago to recover from “exhaustion.” Choosing a random rental house in Half-Moon Hollow to spend time in, she’s unaware that the house comes with a strange man. Even though Sam Masden’s ex-wife has rented the house out from under him, the divorce settlement allows him access to it for another ninety days. With Tess unable to go anywhere else, and Sam unwilling, a war of epic proportions is declared—and romantic sparks and heavy pots fly.

Jessica Sims’s “Out With a Fang” features Ruby Sommers, a lonely were-jaguar who signs up for a blind date through the paranormal dating agency Midnight Liaisons. When she arrives, she finds out that her date, a vampire, was the human she’d been in love with four years ago but was forced to dump.

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Shades of Gray - As a lover of the Dark Ones series, let me just say that, again, another good story. Katie MacAlister again applies characteristics to the leading lady here just like the others from past works in the series. Noelle, the leading lady, becomes the Knight or in this case, Lady in shining armor who comes to the rescue of the damsel--lad--in distress. Sorry, Man in distress. With her unwavering faith, determination and confidence in herself, Noelle truly not only one heck of a Guardian, but also a true Beloved. 

Undead Sublet - All I can say is that Molly accomplish something past novels failed to do. It made me want to cry, laugh and be in awe when I was reading this short story. Tess and Sam's journey was rocky at first and I agree with Tess on some things that I think I can relate to. Though I have no current love interest as of now, I too want to strangle Sam for the friend's comment. If he really likes Tess, why can't he just make it obvious?? Not making some insane comment like "...I thought we were friends..." 

Out with a Fang - Like the previous story, this too has the friends-with-benefits assumptions. A shifter with a sweet, somewhat-innocent name like Ruby...the name just doesn't go with the kick-ass-ask-questions-later personality, in my opinion. But I think it adds to her appeal because, as portrayed in the story, looks are definitely deceiving. The guy, Michael, is kinda coming off weak here despite its strong moments compared to the were-jaguar. For me, this story comes off bland, okay maybe a little okay but it just isn't for me. 

Overall rate: 3/5