Before The Edge [Format Kindle]

For those of you that have read Kallysten's On The Edge series she invites you to see and feel it from the beginning when Brett and Lisa meet. This book was a great addition to the series and makes you fall more in love with the characters that you already had loved. This is a MUST read for any of Kallysten's fans.

Imagine a world where vampires are actual citizens, but suffer the indignities of discrimination. Where all Lisa wants to do is enjoy her nights, perhaps dance or enjoy a quiet drink in the company of others. Until Lisa walked into Brett's bar, her tell-tale lack of reflection in the mirrors that appear in every bar in town usually resulted in her being escorted from the premises.

Brett, unfamiliar with the `reality' that is vampire, yet inexplicably drawn to Lisa's beauty, the two start a tentative friendship / flirtation that soon is sparking the pages with the intensity of the passion they share. With well-developed characters that are providing their backstory to each other as well as the reader: the story is providing background and introducing the `how they met' story.

I do enjoy Kallysten's writing, the short novellas place solid characters and allow them some room for growth as the story moves forward. The sexual tension, passions and release are exquisitely detailed with equal measure of description and imagery, providing an addictive storyline that you can't put down.

I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review for the Jeep Diva. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

I enjoyed this story. It's always fun to read about vampires and the various ways they're portrayed, and here Lisa is portrayed as both a predator and your average woman. Brett is a typical bar owner married to his work, and gets a little more adventurous as things heat up between himself and Lisa, until of course old betrayals come back to haunt him causing a rift between them.

I like Brett and his relationships with other people in his life, and I like how Lisa is when she's with him. That being said, I was really uncomfortable with the lack of monogamy from Lisa and the fact that Brett didn't really seem to mind. I am the kind of person who believes in honesty, even if it's regarding an affair (it's the hiding and lying makes the sh*t hit the fan), so I love that Lisa is open about that side of her nature. However, I'm still the type of person, and reader, that prefers a monogamous HEA (happily ever after for those not in the know), so that hurt the story considerably for me. Overall, I still enjoyed the couple's journey and am interested in reading more about their future.

A compelling vampire story that leaves you wanting more, Before The Edge is a tale about a vampire and a human finding each other surprisingly endearing and venturing into the future together despite the obstacles they face. It's a nice sensual read for leisure time.

**I recieved a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.**