The monsters are real, and they need a change in public image before their presence is outed to an unprepared humanity. The solution? The hype of a summer action film detailing their plight, followed by the revelation that they exist cheek by jowl with humans, hopefully minimizing the 'villagers carrying torches' bent of humans when faced with unpleasant surprises.
Tokaki, the creature who taught the monsters to fight is an excellent choice as stunt coordinator for the movie that may help change the world's view of those hiding in the shadows. He comes from the most traditional of families, but he can see the value in the plan to win the humans to their side before their enemies can out them in a more unpleasant way.
Jo's unique artistic vision will make her the perfect Production Designer, if only she can overlook the slights she endured in college from one of the women who have formed the production company that wants to hire her. Her world is blown apart when they reveal that monsters are real, and are mostly pretty nice folks who just need a bit of help.
When Tokaki and Jo meet, sparks fly, hearts beat faster and love fills the air. I like that they don't hesitate to act on their attraction for one another. Much of the story's tension comes from the over-arcing plot of the series and the danger Jo encounters during a field trip with Tokaki, supported by the more usual glitches when working out a new relationship.
I was so enamored with Dubois' imaginative world I went back and read the series from the beginning (HAVE MONSTER WILL TRAVEL is book four in herMonsters in Hollywood series.) The sex scenes, although still incredibly passionate are a lot less kinky than those in previous books in the series, which in my opinion may help the less adventurous reader to focus on the enjoyably skillful advancement of the series story line. I truly enjoyed each of the books and am eager to read book five, A Monster and a Gentleman, coming in March 2013.
Sheβd always heard Hollywood was full of monsters. She
didnβt know they meant actual monsters.
All of Hollywood is talking about Calypso Productionβs new
top-secret action movie, and Joanna is tapped to be the
Production Designer. Thereβs just one big issue: the lead
actors are monsters. Literally.
Bound by tradition and discipline, Tokakiβs clan of
shapeshifers has maintained the old ways even as theyβve
retreated from the human race. When members of another clan
come up with a plan to expose and explain their hidden
existence, he agrees to help. As the warrior who trains all
others, he knows how to inflict both the maximum, and
minimum, amount of damage. Because of this experience heβs
asked to become something they call a βstunt coordinatorβ.
When Joanna and Tokaki meet itβs electric, and not just
because Joanna watches him shift from a massive white tiger
into a handsome, naked man. Tokaki is fascinated by the
outside world, especially Joanna, whoβs colorful in more
ways than one. When he takes Joanna to a hidden temple deep
in the Chinese mountains, neither expects sheβll be risking
her very life. In order to save the woman he loves, Tokaki
must turn to his family for help, risking the secrets his
clan has kept for a millennium.
Warning: This title contains an artistic woman, a demanding
warrior, and sexy misuse of temple grounds.
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