Sean Hayden

This is a diverse collection of stories from two talented authors. Jen Wylie's and Sean Hayden's writing styles are completely different, yet they complement each other throughout. Wylie's style is often poetic in its beauty. I felt her stories on a deep, emotional level. Hayden's style is straight forward, filled with humor and the occasional gruesome twist. His stories made me laugh, gasp, and nod my head in understanding.

The authors alternate stories, making the reading experience a stylistic adventure. After each story, the author tells us briefly what inspired the piece. This drew me in deeper and offered a unique connection to their stories and their world.

You can read this collection from start to finish, as I did. The collection works well as a whole, flowing easily from one story to the next. Because the pieces are fairly short, this collection is also ideal for those with limited time. You can read a story whenever you have a few spare moments and need a break from reality. However you choose to indulge, this author pairing will keep you entertained.… (mehr)

Book Title: The Games We Play
Author: Sean Hayden
Publisher: Untold Press
ASIN: B007B5X7BG
Reviewed by Michele Tater for The Couch Tater Review

“Games lubricate the body and the mind.” ~Benjamin Franklin

Ever though this a rather short short story, it is filled with steamy and racy context. It is about two seeming strangers meet in a bar. One wants to play a game of cat and mouse. The other has no choice but to play.

I didn’t find it too predictable--I did not see the end coming, I was pleasantly surprised. A quick read with a lot of heat.

I love the dedication page--very heartfelt!… (mehr)

Book Title: Deceptions
Author: Sean Hayden
Publisher: Echelon Press Publishing
ISBN: 9781590808702
Reviewed by Michele Tater for the Couch Tater Review

“I hate the man who is double-mined, kind in words, but a foe in his conduct.” ~Palladas

She’s back...Ashlyn that is. Everyone’s favorite FBI agent, well it should be everyone’s favorite. Her assignment this time is to act as a body guard to a vampire who just happens to be the Governor of California who also happens to be a vampire. In California what can happen, does happen. Protecting someone who seems to have a huge target on his forehead is no easy task on your body or your wardrobe. For Ashlyn it is all in a day work. However strange things are happening to the vampire leaders in the area. It is just a coincidence or is someone out to get rid of them for personal gain? Why does Ashlyn always have to be in the middle of everything? Can she survive again or is this fight just to much for a young vampire/demon to bare? Questions only answered if you read the book!

Finally, we are graced with another book about Ashlyn and her now adventures of vampire sitting. She really is growing into her person in her professional life as well as her personal life. Yes, she develops a “life” which causes her great joys and more troubles. I really like this character, if you haven’t already guessed. She has a sense of humor, that keeps me laughing, along with a streak of either bravery or stubbornness that usually gets her into some major trouble. Never a dull moment with this series. FYI you learn more about Ashlyn’s father, interesting. I can’t say enough about this author--when he puts his stories to print he never disappoints. There I said it, now Mr. Hayden, get back to writing book number three, please.… (mehr)