Fantasy Book Review - My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding
This collection of short stories brings a new element of creativity to paranormal romance. Just how wrong could your wedding day go? Well, amongst the supernatural, weddings are never normal or boring. Charlaine Harris contributes with “Tacky” which follows a marriage between a werewolf and vampire, and Jim Butcher has detective Harry Dresden trying to stop a ill-meaning fairy from marrying a werewolf. Many top authors combine their writing talents in this diverse anthology:
“Spellbound” by L.A. Banks
Imagine a heartfelt romance between Odelia Hatfield and Jefferson McCoy. This pair of supernaturals meet and fall in love in college, but their families don’t approve of their wedding. Hilarious trickery and magical mischief ensue.
“Something Borrowed” by Jim Butcher
Two werewolves, Billy and Georgia, are getting married and are eager to have Harry Dresden, a modern day wizard detective, as their best man. After an unusual turn of events, Harry finds that the bride, Georgia, has gotten involved in foul play and is now trapped in a spell. And there’s only one way to break it. Can he save the marriage in time?
“Dead Man’s Chest” by Rachel Caine
Cecilia Welles thinks things are too good to be true when she finds herself about to marry the handsome Ian Taylor after a short courtship. But he isn’t everything he seems and he’s been hiding quite a bit. The wedding will take place on a pirate ship, the pirate captain has a big surprise in store, and her soon-to-be-husband is thinking of . . . murder?
“All Shook Up” by P.N. Elrod
Caterer Frankie Foster meets “Elvis” at Santiago and Trinidad’s wedding. Due to her psychic powers Frankie can tell that Santiago and Trinidad are wrong for each other, but she finds herself falling under the charm of the guy in blue suede shoes. Can she find her own “hunka hunka burning love”?
“The Wedding of Wylda Serene” by Esther M. Friesner
Wylda Serene, a pampered and spoiled woman accustomed to getting her way, decides to have her wedding at The Club, a place known for its supernaturally disastrous events. Although her friends try to warn her away from this venue she digs in her heels. Can you say “I told you so”?
“Charmed by the Moon” by Lori Handeland
The characters in this story are very likable, and Werewolf hunter Jessie McQuade is especially charming. Jessie is about to marry professor Will Cadotte because well, she loves him. However, she finds a love charm and starts to wonder if she truly loves Will or if they’re simply under a spell. This story proves that in the end, true love does prevail.
“Tacky” by Charlaine Harris
This short story follows Sookie Stackhouse in her latest short adventure. There has been a temporary truce between the werewolves and the vampires, but there are those who still don’t approve of vampire Taffy and Werewolf Don’s wedding. You see, vampires aren’t allowed to marry non-vamps. The vampires try everything they can to keep these two apart and Sookie finds herself in the midst of an intense battle. You’ll have to read the story to find out if they find their happily-ever-after!
“A Hard Day’s Night-Searcher” by Sherrilyn Kenyon
This story is linked to Kenyon’s “Dark Hunter” series. As you may know, the Dark-Hunters are vampire hero Artemis’s immortal personal fighters and are dedicated to defending humans against vampires, daimons and other enemies, including evil gods and goddesses. In Kenyon’s latest story, an unassuming squire falls in love with a Dark-Hunter. Along with some intense vampire-hunting, prepare to be thoroughly amused.
“…Or Forever Hold Your Peace” by Susan Krinard
The setting is England during the Victorian days and paranormal is the norm here. The story opens with a strange man who appears at Lady Emma and Lord Edward’s wedding and drops dead immediately after trying to halt it. The next day, the bride mysteriously vanishes. Resident detectives Lady Olivia Dowling and “Kit” Meredith try to find out what’s going on in this truly supernatural and humorously romantic tale.
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