Ronda Thompson (1955–2007)

Not a particularly interesting anthology, I actually skipped the final story as I had no interest in finishing the book.

It would have been a great start for a new series: the characters are very likable (from the major to the minor ones), there's a mystery to solve, a love story on the making and a writing style (witty & sarcastic) that spice it up! However, due to the premature departure of the author, many questions (most of all about Lou's real nature and the motives at the base of her transformation) are left unanswered leaving the reader hanging...

Until Death Do Us Part by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 5
After seeing her husband kill her father Esperetta flees, not to return until 500 years later. Velkan hurt doesn't want to trust her again but risks his life to save her from his enemies. Also in Dark Bites Anth

Very funny