Kiss Of Midnight: Midnight Breed #1

Yes, this is a virtual clone of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. No, it's not worth skipping as a result. That's because it's not a patent leather rip-off, but a well-made genuine leather copy. That is, it's well written, fun and fascinating. It's fortunate that Adrian is good at what she does, because if she weren't as talented, she'd be in trouble with hardcore Black Dagger Brotherhood fans. There's nothing surprising or innovative about Midnight Breed. If there were ever a series that epitomized the clichés of paranormal romance, this would be it. Part-time fans of the genre might find this irritating, but for those of you looking for a typical, but enjoyable, series it's a great option. The action and romance are well balanced so that you're never left wanting for either and Adrian writes great dialogue and lovable characters. It's also worth noting that she is good at carrying characters through the series. One of the drawbacks of a genre with many books in one series is that you run one of two risks: If you keep the focus on the same main character, it could get stale. But if you switch the heroes every book, your series loses some of its cohesion. Adrian does an admirable job at keeping the heroines involved in each book, without them becoming boring.