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Fangs and Fennel (The Venom Trilogy Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Shannon Mayer (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 2 of 3: The Venom Trilogy

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The delicious sequel to Venom and Vanilla, from USA Today bestselling author Shannon Mayer.

Alena Budrene is not just a gifted Seattle baker—she’s also a supernatural. Having survived the virus that made her transformation necessary and outwitted an attack by a Greek hero, she’s ready to settle down and deal with the challenges of living as a “Super Duper.”

But nothing is easy for a woman who can turn into a giant snake. Threatened by her unprecedented strength, Alena’s enemies team up against her. What’s next on the menu? The duplicitous demigod Theseus—backed by a ruthless vampire gang and the power-hungry goddess Hera—is determined to lure her into a glorious, and rather public, battle to the death.

Now humans, even the ones Alena risks her life to protect, are afraid to acknowledge her existence. And when the friends who once rallied around her begin to fall prey to Theseus’s manipulative schemes, Alena realizes she must act before she loses everything. But will the price of success be too high to pay?

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Shannon Mayer is the USA Today bestselling author of the Rylee Adamson Novels, the Elemental Series, the Nevermore Trilogy, A Celtic Legacy series, and several contemporary romances. She started writing when she realized she didn't want to grow up not believing in magic. She lives in the southwestern tip of Canada with her husband, son, and numerous animals. To learn more about Shannon and her books, go to www.shannonmayer.com.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01HXWQOQQ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ 47North (January 10, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 10, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2545 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 258 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #29,320 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #75 in Contemporary Fantasy Fiction
- #615 in Vampire Romances
- #1,210 in Paranormal & Urban Fantasy (Kindle Store)

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Shannon Mayer lives in the southwestern tip of Canada with her husband and son, on a farm full of animals. She has a tendency to write stories that blend action, unexpected twists, and humor with a touch of romance that leaves readers on the edges of their seats. If you can't handle a bit of salty language and heart pounding moments that leave you gripping your kindle or book, you should probably leave now. #NoWiltingFlowersAllowed

She is the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of numerous urban fantasy, paranormal romance and epic fantasy style books.

To learn more about Shannon and her books, go to www.shannonmayer.com. There is a literal sh*t ton of them.

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tabcat84

Great series! Engaging and relatable. Moves fast

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024

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Supernatural but with more heart than gore
Fast and fun read with great characters leaping out of the page in their mythic glory

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2019

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Non-stop action and realistic in that not everything went as planned and things weren't all roses with no adversity or challenges for Alena to see her way through. The reveal about Smithy was a surprise as well as the information about Remo and the rival vampire gang. As Alena learns more about her powers and the gods, the story got more and more interesting. Yaya was a great character in the first book and continues to be a delightful shock at times in this one.

We're still in the dark as to the supernatural as it relates to Alena's parents but hopefully we'll get some more information about that. I love how Alena continues to feel her way through the new her and how she is working to redefine her identity. I think it's too soon for her and Remo to declare themselves a couple, particularly since the only offer he made her in the original book was for Alena to be his First of his harem, as well the inability for vampires to be monogamous. We'll see how her romantic relationship shape out while Alena continues to find out which of the supernaturals around her are friend or foe.

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Just the icing on the cake

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024

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The twists and turn blend nicely into each other. Can't wait to read the next book to find out who wins the war.

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024

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This series keeps getting better and better. Love reading a heroine that is a monster. A twist and a mixture of characters. Alena keeps surviving, kick a** and finally gets her divorce. Can’t wait for the next book. Thank you.

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017

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FANGS AND FENNEL was a slight improvement on book 1. And, by slight, I mean half a star. With the mammoth jump from plain Jane to diva Lena out of the way, the rest of the protagonist’s flaws paled in comparison which made this installment easier to swallow. The plot was more streamlined, the villain was slyer, and the humour was toned-down a few pegs.

Alena continues to waffle between heroine and wimp, although the gap between these two extremes seems to shrinking. Her main issue in this volume was trust. Her allies don’t have very high opinions of her capabilities, and given that she’s a Super Duper fledgling I can understand why, but their apprehension infuriated her, so she kept trying to prove herself by… doing dumb things.

The story was primarily about Budrene taking her cheating husband to court, and in doing so attempting to change the way Paranormals are viewed in the eyes of the law. Her battle against Theseus, the second mythological barrier, was similar in structure, and as such, I enjoyed the pacing of this novel more than the first because it was strategy driven as opposed to purely bluster.

Since this is a trilogy, many things must happen in quick succession which means that there are multiple information dumps, the relationship between Lena & Remo progresses at lightning speed, and by the end of this title Budrene’s accomplishments are dizzying. The lead’s actions and dialogue are still on the immature side, so I’m having a great deal of difficulty taking her seriously.

Only one more book to go before Shannon Mayer can leave this series behind her.

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Deana Z.

Alena as the new Justice League

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2017

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So this book continues Alena's story. She is still trying to find her way in her new life as a monster, a Super Duper, get recognized by the government so she can divorce her husband and oh yeah, there's a new Hero trying to kill her.
Now this isn't going to be your typical review. See most reviews tell you about the story and how great it is, I'm going to tell you about something else I see. Shannon Mayer uses Greek gods and goddesses, monsters and supernaturals to discuss real life issues! In this fictional story she brings to life prejudice and shows from the supernatural community's viewpoint what it's like to not be considered a real person. To not have the same rights as the person standing next to you just because you may look different. There was even a reference to mixed relationships with the whole talk about how supernaturals don't date cross race. She also brings up how had it can be for a beautiful woman to be taken seriously and how everything a beautiful woman such as Alena does is viewed by other women as man stealing even when nothing at all is happening. She shows how the media can make things change when legal papers sometimes don't. But most of all she shows that all families have issues no matter if human, gods/goddesses, Super Duper or otherwise, lol.
I think Shannon Mayer is bringing so really big issues to light and some old ones forward in a way that makes it hard to put the book down. I know I thought about slavery and biracial couples. I thought about women's rights, gay rights and all the freedoms we have in America. What a great way to make people think. I commend Ms.Mayer on a beautifully written book with a great story line. The ending line gave me goosebumps!! I can't wait for the next one and I don't want it to be the last we hear of Alena!!!

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Josée MG

so good!

Reviewed in Canada on August 31, 2022

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This is book 2 of a series and it was even better than the first book! Oh My God! I laughed so much. The author was excellent in describing the cupcake scene! Can’t wait to read book 3!

Towmars

great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2023

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2nd book in trilogy.
A good read and enjoyable to the end.
Main character can get a little annoying at times with her holier than though mentality one second then a murderer the next, but overall it’s well worth reading and I’m pleased that I can move onto book 3 straightaway!

Farah K

has me craving dessert

Reviewed in Germany on March 14, 2018

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Good book, has me hooked and craving dessert. It's a nice light read, combining the typical vampsnand werewolves with the Greek Pantheon and makes the old heroes look like a bunch of douches or should I say Summers Eve's.

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Ellinah C

Alena 2

Reviewed in Australia on March 15, 2021

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Oh wow Theseus what a prick ha ha ha, one of the few times l have known him to be mean and cruel. Great story so loved that Roger did not get anything, l hate slouches and loafers whom don’t work for themselves. Thank you loved this round!

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