Kitty's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 5 STARS 
 Review copy provided for an honest review 
 I was reluctant to read Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire. Why? I'm saying good-bye to a family that I have known forever and have fallen totally in love with. No, not just one character, but all of them. It's weird knowing that I won't be reading about the Draganesti's ... hearing about how many donuts Howard ate at once. But, I'm fine with it now that they all have their happily-ever-afters, that their lives are settled and filled with love. Yes, Ms. Sparks left the door open with a few of the characters, but I don't think we will hear from them in the near future. So, as we say good-bye to everyone that we have loved, it's only fitting that she ends it with the enigma that has been Russell. 
 Bringing a close to the series with Russell and Jia in a book called Couching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire, you know that you will be dealing with a Vamp and a Shifter. A pairing that seems a little unreasonable. A Princess and a reclusive vampire ... there is no way for this to work. But, in true Kererlyn Sparks style, she brings them together, she solves the mystery of Master Han and opens us up to a man that finally has a reason to live. 
 As we walk through the world of vampires, shifters, dragons and demons, we are brought to a hillside cave with running water and electricity, to a royal castle, back to Scotland and into the bowels of hell. Yes, everyone is back and everyone has one goal - rid the world of Master Han and Darafar, again. The arch-angels make an appearance and we even get to say good-bye to those we hated throughout the series. 
 Now, as you can tell, I am not giving away anything in this story. It wouldn't be fair to this wonderful author .... you are going to have to read the book if you want to find out just how Russell and Jia work through their problems, fall in love and live happily-ever-after. I cried as Roman gave his toast, as gifts were exchanged, as we all said good-bye, have a wonderful life together. 
 Thank you, Ms. Sparks, for allowing me the honor and pleasure of reviewing your books. You have brought us so much love and heart-warming stories over the years - each story unique. You have a way with the written word that brings to life things that we would have never imagined. You wrote each book with style and flare, made sure everyone was happy and satisfied (extremely), made us appreciate eyes turning red and understand what was going to come next. You made us laugh, you made us cry, then you made us wish for that all-consuming love that you had leaping off the pages. I look forward to see what you are coming up with next and extremely excited to see who you bring into my world.