I normally don't read romance but I thought what the hell. I sure am glad I read this one. I wouldn't classify it as romance though. I kept me on my toes. I enjoyed it and plan on reading the whole series.

Tracklisting:

1. More Than This - Roxy Music
2. Brass In Pocket - The Pretenders
3. English Roundabout - XTC
4. Just Like Honey - Jesus & Mary Chain
5. Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears For Fears
6. Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division
7. Hand In Glove - The Smiths
8. Never Stop (Discoteque) - Echo & the Bunnymen
9. In Between Days - The Cure
10. I Wanna Be Sedated - The Ramones
11. Another Nail In My Heart - Squeeze
12. The Ghost In You - Psychedelic Furs
13. Dancing With Myself - Generation X
14. A Message to You Rudy - The Specials
15. Genius of Love - Tom Tom Club
16. (What's So Funny `Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding - Elvis Costello & the Attractions

First, let me just say that this compilation is overall pretty amazing. The music here is, for the most part, iconic and with good reason. The bands represented here are among the most significant acts of the post-punk era, and most of these songs encapsulate just why these bands are so revered. However, that's not to say the album is perfect.

Some of the song choices range from questionable (the Cure's "In Between Days," rather than "Just Like Heaven;" the Psychedelic Furs' "The Ghost In You" instead of "Pretty In Pink") to head-scratching (the Smiths "Hand In Glove" over "How Soon Is Now?;" XTC's "English Roundabout" instead of "Dear God" or "Making Plans For Nigel;" Echo & the Bunnymen's "Never Stop" in place of "Lips Like Sugar" or "Bring On the Dancing Horses" [or for deep cuts, "The Killing Moon" or "The Cutter"]).

Also, some of the bands here are questionable as well. While Squeeze is not a bad band, there are many others that would be more iconic and essential to the second wave, such as Depeche Mode, Love & Rockets, Siouxie & the Banshees or the Cult. And while the Specials are important, where is the English Beat? Not only are they an arguably more important band, but a song like "Save It For Later" would fit better with the overall vibe of this compilation better than "A Message to You Rudy," which sticks out like a sore thumb, as does the Tom Tom Club's "Genius of Love" (and where are the Talking Heads?).

That said, let me just reiterate that, quibbles aside, this compilation is full of almost uniformly excellent music and would be a great place to start for anyone wanting to find out more about the second wave. Congratulations once again to both Rhino and Starbucks.

This is the story of MacKayla, Mac, Lane. her sister is in Ireland going to school and turns up dead. The police have no leads and are going to close the case. Mac is a spoiled brat that gets it in her head to go to Ireland and solve the murder. When she first gets there, she see horrible creatures and almost gets killed because of it. Then she learns that she is a sidhe-seer, people that can see the sidhe true self and has the ability to null them if she touches them.

Stumbling around for information, she finds Jericho Barrons. At first he tries to get rid of her because he knows that she is worthless and going to get herself killed. But she keeps annoying him until her learns of her abilities. From there on he tries to teach her how to survive and locate the artifacts of power of the sidhe's. The idea is if these artifacts are combined, then the borders between us and them can be reenforced and they can not get to us.

The book has potential. I just got to the point that I was ready to kill Mac. She is so selfish and narrow minded. I have no idea what the point of giving her this attitude then expecting her to do something about the murder. I did like the story beyond the pity party Mac stuff. I will admit that I don't like the teaser at the end. It seemed like it was just ended in the middle of things and left hanging.

Holy cow! What a ride. I have the audio version and the narrator really enhanced the story. The southern accent and voice matched the character perfectly.

MacKayla Lane, the main character, is like an adult version of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. And instead of being at war with Vamps, it's Fae she'll be fighting. I think for those who miss the Buffy days, this will be a welcomed experience. I can't to get the next two audios in this series.

Awesome book!

Loved the highland series and this continues that saga
into modern times from a different vantage point.
Original and clever seque. I am now addicted to this
series. Have read the next one also. Just keeps getting
better. Can see the growth and maturity of Mac. Am intrigued
with the handsome, dangerous Jericho.