Moon Dance

Vampire for Hire, Book 1

By: J. R. Rain

Narrated by: Dina Pearlman

Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

Mother, wife, private investigator... vampire. Six years ago, federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire.

Now the world at large thinks Samantha has developed a rare skin disease, a disease which forces her to quit her day job and stay out of the light of the sun. Now working the night shift as a private investigator, Samantha is hired by Kingsley Fulcrum to investigate the murder attempt on his life, a horrific scene captured on TV and seen around the country. But as the case unfolds, Samantha discovers Kingsley isn't exactly what he appears to be; after all, there is a reason why he survived five shots to the head.

Blood money: listen to more in the Vampire for Hire series.

©2009 J.R. Rain (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

So much fun

The story is so entertaining and the narration award worthy. Just right for each other. The tongue in cheek jokes were perfect. I can see this as a series. I hope. It would also make a great pilot. For a TV show, yes. But they wouldn’t cast or write it right. That’s a given.

A former federal agent with HUD gets attacked by a vampire. She loses that career and has to carve out an evening job as a private eye. She is caught between a rock and a hard place. She has 2 children whom she loves and a husband. The husband over time loses his love for her. He no longer can deal with her cold skin, need for blood, and will no longer lay with her under the covers. He starts to cheat on her. This is the guy who helped her carve out a new existence by arranging for a nighttime career, the whole shebang. He knew her at her worst and helped her to start to accept her new life.

But his betrayal cuts deep since he takes the kids from her. Only allows a weekly visit with supervision. Says he’s afraid she will harm the kids. After 6 years their relationship falls apart. Meanwhile she develpos feelings for a new client who happens to be a werewolf. Finally someone who can understand her limitations and challenges. She can ask questions and whatnot.

Anyway she solves the case and defends herself from a vampire hunter in a cool way.

Finally she is free to pursue a relationship with the wolfman. She teaches herself to shapeshift. She can begin to embrace it. She also has an amlet whc could reverse vampirism. Will she use it?

Interesting...

This audiobook is a pretty good piece of work.I see it as a good start to what can be a great series

Great listen!!

Where does Moon Dance rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Right up there - was a real nice surprise and would definitely be a favourite

What does Dina Pearlman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She is a great narrator and really brings it alive and becomes Samantha Moon

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes i hated having to turn it off.

Any additional comments?

Excellent reading and sucks you right in - i ended up getting all 4! Great story, believabel and very real. Nice surprise as didnt expect it to be this. incredibly enjoyable read, love the character, the plot, the story and the narrator. Excellent in my view - all round! Definitely a JR Rain fan and cant wait till the 5th installment!

Very Different Vampire Novel

Where does Moon Dance rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Nothing close the the Outlander series - but then it was good enough that I had to quickly finish the series. It was a great find from the sale to try out a first book in a series, This is one probably would not stopped to view.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Moon Dance?

All the way through I had to find out what happens to this wife and mother - trying to keep up with her daily schedule - after being turned into a vampire.

Which character – as performed by Dina Pearlman – was your favorite?

All the way through I had to find out what happens to this wife and mother - trying to keep up with her daily schedule - after being turned into a vampire. And I must say very much liked her client - the large attorney.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes - but then as quickly as it was finished I went to Amazon and downloaded the rest of the series to my Kindle.

Any additional comments?

I cannot wait for the next book.

Loved it!!

I loved the characters in this story...looking forward to listening to the rest of series!!!

Great love story/ Vampire story

Where does Moon Dance rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Number 1

What other book might you compare Moon Dance to and why?

None

What about Dina Pearlman’s performance did you like?

Yes I liked her performance a lot better to some other books I've listened to

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

None

Any additional comments?

This was one of the best vampire books I've read/ listened to in a very long time.

reader

What did you love best about Moon Dance?

This could make a good series. I liked the plot and was easy to follow.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Moon Dance?

At the end showing allot of restraints

Have you listened to any of Dina Pearlman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No this was the first of hers

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When she seen her husband was having an affair. How many people you nowould not of tore him apart

Nice short read

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This is a nice book to read if you want something short, funny/fun, and intriguing.

Any additional comments?

It's a slightly different take on Vampires and Werewolves. I just finished the second book and had to hurry to get the third...friggin cliff hangers! LOL

Dina Pearlman makes a GREAT book v come to life!

Read Moon Dance several years ago and loved it. I have since read of the "Vampire For Hire" series. In 2017 I was introduced to the pleasure Audible book. When Audible listed all the books I already owned and could get the Audible version for a substantial discount I decided to take a chance. I have re-read over a hundred books. J.R. Rain never sounded so good in my imagination. Dina Pearlman brings a well written and developed set of characters to life!

THANKS 👍

Fun listen, great story of being a mom and vamp

easy listen, good reader. some gun stuff is a bit unrealistic. could use some range time to get a better feel for the firearms parts