About the Book
Paranormal Romantic Comedy
Date Published: 1/25/2013
My name is Meghan Foster and I'm going to save you from yourself.
That is, if a certain someone doesn't stop me...
Don't let the pretty face fool you. I am a product of a seriously troubled past, but I'm a resilient little bugger. I'm a night shift stock replenishing machine and if by chance, you don't think that sounds too exciting? You are sorely mistaken, my friend. This is my life. I can't explain it. I won't even attempt to try.
I do have certain powers of persuasion that I am more than willing to use, especially if aforementioned 'certain someone' doesn't interfere.
His name is Lance and he is by far the most delicious creature I've ever laid eyes on. I have no idea who he is or what he wants with me, but I guess I'm about to find out the hard way...
Who says stocking shelves is boring?
Excerpt
I’m
walking toward the grocery section, actually speed walking to nowhere in
particular.
Where to
go? Where to hide? Is hiding even a possibility?
“What did
I tell you?”
I can
hear Lance’s voice behind me.
Whipping
around, I raise my hands and cans of various types begin to fly off the shelves
and hurl toward him from all angles. Just as fast as they’re flying, he stops
each one within inches of his body and they drop to the floor.
Man, I hate this dude. Is there nothing I can
do to one-up him?
“Oh hey,
Mr. Carson…”
I’m
looking over Lance’s shoulder to my imaginary Mr. Carson, when he turns his
head; his face looks a bit confused. Just as soon as his head turns, I flick my
wrist and a can of peaches screams off the shelf and hits him.
Square in
the crotch.
Direct
hit. His hands immediately cup his privates, and I see him wince, but only for
a fraction of a second.
I’m
standing in the middle of the aisle, wanting so badly to yell out “Ha Ha”…or
“Gotcha”…or “How ya like me now?” Or something clever like that. My mouth has
turned up into a smile, and I watch as he slowly looks up.
My smile
dies a quick death.
He’s pissed. I mean…pissed. Like his eyes are glowing kind of pissed. I have no idea
what he is, and suddenly I am full of fear. I do what every self-respecting
intelligent adult female would do.
I turn around and run
for my life.
Author Bio:
Anlyn Hansell is a 40-something wife and mother of one residing in a small town in South-Central PA. She has a BS in Distribution, a Masters in Business and an overactive imagination to boot. Writing credits previously included all manner of extremely boring ISO documentation, a published editorial on core sand in a foundry magazine and a recurring article in her company newsletter. Not much chance for creative writing there! She began her writing career two years ago, and in that time, has completed seven full length novels. The first four novels centered around romance, but she quickly began including a mystery element to keep the pages turning. She enjoys cooking and baking and of course, indulging in the products of those pursuits. She not only loves to write, she is compelled to do so. Every morning, starting at around 3:30 am, you can find her in her living room tapping away in the dark. It truly is the best time to write! She is currently working on yet another endeavor with the sole purpose of keeping her readers up well into the night.
My Thoughts
The story-line in Night Stocker is definitely different from other paranormal stories I've read in the past. I'm not sure if it's because of the humor and wit or because it wasn't one of those "I don't want to believe what I'm seeing or hearing because creatures like this are not supposed to exist" type books. Whatever the reason, I LOVED IT!!!! I loved the humor, I loved the wit, I loved the characters and I loved that the main female character wasn't afraid to speak her mind and stand up for herself.
The relationship between Lance and Meghan did kick things up a notch but it wasn't a sappy love story either and I like that. I like that it wasn't a "perfect" relationship type story. I also love the visual Meghan had of Lance. I mean who would not want to work with someone who looked like Adam Levine and have him fall in love with you.
Night Stocker was a great read; easy, funny and well worth the time.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I am a member of Reading Addiction Blog Tours and a copy of this book was provided to me by the author. Although payment may have been received by Reading Addiction Blog Tours, no payment was received by me in exchange for this review. There was no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, publisher, publicist, or readers of this review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning Use of Endorcements and Testimonials in Advertising**Disclosure of Material Connection: I am a member of Reading Addiction Blog Tours and a copy of this book was provided to me by the author. Although payment may have been received by Reading Addiction Blog Tours, no payment was received by me in exchange for this review. There was no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, publisher, publicist, or readers of this review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning Use of Endorcements and Testimonials in Advertising*
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