Reviewed by

Saundra Julian, Author

 Sanguine Secrets   
Yvonne
Annandale, Virginia  (1/24/2005)

Such a good book!! I am not normally driven to read a book regarding vampires basically because I am a big chicken. But, from the time that I read the first page I was hooked. This book is a terrific read. I loved the way it flowed and the way the author told her story. I can't wait to read more of her books when available.

"Sanguine Secrets" is a "bloody" good time!    Kim IL/USA  (2/3/2005)        What we have here is a lush and sensual tale following the lives and loves...as well as secrets!...of vampires who are chasing, protecting, and loving each other down through the centuries. While I was confused in a few places due to some scene-skipping without names being mentioned, I did enjoy the fast pace and very descriptive writing. There were elements reminiscent of "Blade" as well as "Interview With The Vampire" sprinkled throughout the novel and an ending that promises a sequel. The writing is exciting and holds the reader's attention. This is an author we'll definitely be hearing more from! A Vampire Must!    Tempra Kansas  (3/23/2005)        After reading "Sanguine Secrets," by Mariposa Jones I had to take a breather, out of all the Vampire book that I have read this one would be the best one to me. From beginning to end I was on the edge of my seat! Centuries of blood lusting Vampires and Chilling discoveries and hair raising shocks, I recommend this book to all Vampire lovers, you'll get sucked into it!   Shayla Mcclellon (venusgal572@yahoo.com), a novelist who enjoys reading., March 28, 2005, Author's Review for Sanguine Secrets   Saguine Secrets is a passionate story that kept me intrigued. The characters were convincingly intoxicating and you quickly become involved in the story line. Though slow moving at times,I enjoyed the way you're never sure who really was the good vampire and who was one of the Elders. Leila was one vampire that I would have liked to slay myself (dusting off my old Buffy the vampire slayer outfit). But one thing I do know, once you start reading you will be convinced that this writer can pull you into the vampire world and make you check your own pulse for your heartbeat and the blood running through your veins.   Shayla McClellon Author of 'Hypnotic' coming out in 2005     After reading Sanguine Secrets I came away thinking how uniquely different this particular tale of Vampires is. With a style of her own, Mariposa Jones takes you into the secret world of night stalkers who are so convincing that you'll find it hard to put the book down. This tale of blood lust was so real I found myself checking to see if the windows were locked. I was immediately drawn into the entire story from the very first page, and I cannot wait to read her next book. Mariposa Jones may just be taking Anne Rice's place as the Queen of the Damned, and convincing story teller. I'm definitely purchasing this book to add to my collection. Thumbs up for Sanguine Secrets! Tamara Delancre Demon Passing www.freewebs.com/tdelancre   SANGUINE SECRETS by Mariposa Jones PublishAmerica,  October 2004 163 Pages, Paperback, $19.95 ISBN:  1413741312  Genre: Contemporary Fiction   RAW Rating:  3.5 Secrets, Secrets, Secrets…Everybody has a Secret   In her first novel, SANGUINE SECRETS, novice Mariposa Jones dives into a tale that spans hundreds of years about the loves and secrets of a breed of vampires who live and mate among mortals. Leiandros, the ruler of the vampire nation, meets and falls in love with a human named Simone in a small café.  His love for her outweighs the tradition of intermingling with his own kind.  When he reveals his secret life to Simone, she chooses to stand by him and live in his world. Together they produce a child named Nadirah.  Nadirah is no ordinary child.  She is part royal vampire and part human.  Her blood is the purest and can kill a regular vampire.  Her blood can also awaken the sleeping evil vampires who have been punished by the Vampire Council and locked away for centuries. There are those who want her dead because of the potential blood lust she could unleash, then there are those who would like for her be able to live a normal life.  Staying alive is something that may be hard to do, especially if all the secrets don’t kill her first.   Mariposa Jones has written an interesting and fast-paced account of a vampire nation who love just as hard as they hate.  This intoxicating storyline had many hair-raising, spine-tingling twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.  Ms. Jones is definitely a skilled storyteller; however, her delivery may need a little work.  The story began with a prologue that covered roughly a third of the book and the layout was confusing.  Many of the scenes used in the prologue to set the tone for the book were conspicuously absent of names, which did not connect well with characters in the rest of the book.  I was constantly flipping back and forth trying to figure out who was who and how they were linked.  Characters, some named and some not, were introduced at random with what appeared to be no significant relation to the main characters or it was addressed much later in the book.  There were also a few typographical and grammatical errors to navigate.  Overall, it was a good read, but with some tightening this could be a great book and a great series, should Ms. Jones decide to go there.   Reviewed by Brenda M. Lisbon of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers  http://www.rawsistaz.com