A fun addition to the series. It opens with Harek in his own time of 850 AD. One of seven Viking brothers, Harek is the merchant of the family, whose greatest pleasure is accumulating wealth in any way that he can. It doesn't matter how much he has, it is never enough. He has just dipped his toes in the business of buying and selling people when he gets a visit from Archangel Michael who lets him know that he's finally crossed the line. All is not lost when he is given the option of repenting and going to work for Michael as a Viking vampire angel, or vangel.

I liked Harek. He's super-smart, confident, with a bit of rebel that remains a part of him. He has adapted pretty well to modern day and is quite the wiz with computers. He still likes the better things in life, which regularly gets him into trouble with Michael, and banished to Siberia while he contemplates his mistakes. He is called out of his banishment when his talents are needed in a joint mission to stop terrorists and Lucipires (Satan's vampires) from kidnapping young girls into slavery. He is sent to work with a joint force, including a female SEAL named Camille.

Camille is a young woman from a prominent New Orleans family. She has chosen to take a different path than her parents and brother, who are highly regarded academics, instead devoting her life to her military career. She has made her place in the teams with her ability to go undercover. She's tough and scrappy on the outside but has a well-hidden center that would like to be loved.

The initial meeting between Harek and Camille doesn't go particularly well. He thinks she's unattractive and pushy, she thinks he's vain and over-moussed. But there is also an unexpected and unwanted zing of attraction that hits them both as soon as they shake hands. It's the kind of zing that tells Harek that Camille is his life-mate, something that completely freaks him out. It also messes with his mind, and he finds himself offering to go with her to her brother's wedding in New Orleans. It was great fun to see the two of them trying so hard to resist each other and failing miserably. The chemistry between them was explosive when they finally gave in to it. It's not an easy relationship, as Camille has a couple issues that could bring everything to a screeching halt. First, she has some trust issues thanks to a cheating ex-fiancé. Second, because of her heritage, she has some very strong opinions on slavery. Harek knows that if she finds out about his past it could mean trouble.

I really enjoyed the development of their relationship. Once they got past the first impressions stage, their chemistry took over. It was fun to see the push and pull as they got to know each other. I laughed out loud when Camille changed her clothes before they got to the rehearsal dinner and totally blew Harak's mind. Harek could be very charming when he wanted to be and he used that charm to get closer to Camille. When his past comes back to bite him, it takes all the charm and determination he can muster to get past her fury. Harek is still reluctant to fully commit to his feelings and it takes some forced contemplation and some unexpected interference from Michael for him to see the light.

The mission that brought the vangels and the SEALs together was taken right out of the headlines. Their job was to stop a band of terrorists from kidnapping a school full of young girls. These terrorists are aided and abetted by lucipires, which is what brings the vangels into the mission. Things get really intense when Camille goes undercover as one of the schoolgirls. The rescue scene had me on the edge of my seat as Harek went charging off to save Camille. I loved the battle scenes, both between the vangels and the lucipires and then the SEALs and the terrorists. I liked that they didn't have a fairytale ending, in that there were injuries and not a 100% success rate. In spite of the fantasy aspect of the book, it lent a note of realism.

I also enjoyed seeing characters from other books, not just the Deadly Angels series, but also the Viking series and Cajun series. Even Tante Lulu made an appearance and a prediction. I love the way that the seven brothers tease each other but are also there when one of them needs the support. I also enjoy the relationships with Michael. Though he frequently displays disappointment in them, I get the feeling that he really has quite a soft spot for them. I also suspect that he has had a hand in the finding of their mates. One of the most fascinating of the secondary characters is Zeb, the lucipire double agent. I am really looking forward to his story. ( )

I don't know how I got behind on one of my favorite authors...but I did. My only excuse is that I have a ton of books to read and I'm only one person.

But as you can see I'm trying my best to catch up!

If you haven't yet read any of the Deadly Angel series you don't know what you're missing. Sandra Hill has the ability to mix tons of humor with a complex story. She gives you great characters that make you want to come back time after time.

Up this time is Harek who suffers from "greed" he wants everything! On his way to a vast fortune he did some crappy things. To pay for his sins he becomes a vampire-angel.

Cool, right!!!! The vampire-angel part, not the sins.

What a great twist to a tired genre. I'm not saying that all vampire romances are a thing of the past because I still enjoy some great series, I just feel its something very played out. For me that is. Because I'm a little tired of it I love the idea of the vampire-angels.

But since Harek sins are many, it will take someone special to deal with him, (he's only reformed so much) and I think he found the perfect person in Camille. She's tough and takes no shit from anyone, but she's also soft enough to want love. Okay, maybe she wasn't sure about that in the beginning but Harek grew on her.

I think you'll love their story. Hill packs so much into Even Vampires Get The Blues. I will tell you that it would be better for you to start at the beginning of this series and work you way to this book. I think you'll like them much better that way.

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EVEN VAMPIRES GET THE BLUES is book 6 in Sandra Hill's Deadly Angels series, however it works as a stand alone read. Yes there are connecting characters and an ongoing story-line, but with that said it still feels like a complete story. I loved all the characters from the main to the secondary but will say that Harek is something special. Camo as she's know by her SEALs and Weals teammates is the perfect heroine for Harek. The story is fast-paced and engaging with enough steam to keep things interesting. Fans of Sandra Hill know there are sure to be some funny moments, hey eve Tante Lula makes an appearance. This is one of those stories that completely takes you out of reality and allows you to enjoy some fun and relaxation as you lose yourself in another world while two people fall in love. Yes they are battling themselves and the enemy but there's still time for romance, there is ALWAYS time for romance....If you are new to Sandra Hill, yes you come into this series with this read and still follow along, you'll be eager to grab the previous titles, and look forward to the upcoming releases. I highly recommend EVEN VAMPIRES GET THE BLUES for all readers who enjoy a great plot, outstanding characters, steam, and some fun! You'll be so delighted to have found Sandra Hill! ( )