Reviews of A Job From Hell (Ancient Legends Book 1)

Seventeen-year-old Amber takes a job at a Scottish estate as the housekeeper for one Aidan McAllister as a way of earning money for college. Unbeknownst to her, the rich and handsome Aidan is a vampire, and soon young Amber is thrown into a world she never knew existed. Well written, this book has much that not only young adults would enjoy, but adults as well: romance, humor, intrigue and excitement. As Amber stumbles into a situation that gives her an ancient gift she soon finds herself the object of desire of not only the debonair Aidan, but of his enemies from the otherworld as well. Fighting against and with devils, succubae, demons, as well as vampires, Amber uses all her wits to ensure that she not only survives, but that she does so with Aidan's love.

This is a fun, interesting book and the first in a new series. Ms. Scott is a wonderful story teller and her prose is first rate. I'm not normally a fan of paranormal romance, but she has changed my attitude. I'm looking forward to reading more of her books in the future.

Let me say up front that this author did an excellent job with the material/theme. I was definitely caught up in the story and I LOVED her main character (Amber).

What I admire about Jayde Scott's writing style is her ability to truly capture the voice of her audience (YA) and express it in this book. The entire cast of characters is easy to relate to and very believable. Also, the author did an excellent job of balancing the action scenes with the scenes depicting romantic tension between Amber and you-know-who (no spoilers, ha-ha). Amber is a well crafted character and I think any young lady reading the book would instantly love her and root for her (I did). The author really brought Amber to life with the small details (her work ethic, the way she cooks a meal, the way she manages her emotions without being totally transparent etc)…just very well done if you ask me. I give this book two thumbs up and would not hesitate to recommend it.

An amazing read, I was held in suspense by Jayde Scott's novel, A Job From Hell, from the first page until the last.

Set in Scotland, modern day, A Job From hell is about a young woman whose brother helps her to get a job as a housekeeper to fund her way through college, but from the time she steps out of the cab to face the old mansion, you are trying not to chew your nails wondering what will happen next. She is thrown into one suspense filled situation after another, and from the moment she learns who her employer really is, until you turn the last page, this page-turning novel is impossible to put down.

I loved reading A job From Hell. I am adding Jayde Scott to my list of favorite authors, and I look forward to catching up on her past novels as much as I am looking forward to her future work.

I highly recommend, A Job from Hell, and I easily give it 5 stars.

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The beautiful cover and the title grabbed my attention, but once I started the prologue, I was hooked. I couldn't stop reading. It has lots of action, romance, twists and turns, and lots of humor. I couldn't stop smiling. The details of the scenes were perfect, not too long and not too short, that I could vividly imagine myself being there. Scott's characters are well developed and relatable. I liked all the characters, but Amber and Aidan were my favorite. The dynamic of their relationship was realistic and I could feel their turmoil, passion, and love for each other. Though the story is told through Amber's eyes, several chapters were told from Aidan's point view. Thus, I was able to understand how much he cared and loved Amber. I wanted so much for them to be together, knowing how much they wanted to be with each other. I highly recommend this book!!! I can't wait to read more of her books!!!

We all wonder what goes on behind closed doors & often ask how the other half live? In JOB FROM HELL these questions are explored as this talented author leads us, not only into the large mysterious mansion but also deep into another realm. The, at times spine chilling journey of our unknowing heroin Amber, hovers on the brink of what is a dream and what could become a nightmare. With subtle hints of what may be, the undertone of this paranormal thriller had me questioning how something so wrong could seem so right.

They say that there is a narrow line between love and hate, pleasure and pain, and in this suspense filled adventure Amber experiences it all. Unsure of what went wrong in her past, Amber at times fears her future much more than she is afraid of the things which go bump in the night.

Exploring the lengths taken by those on the dark side in order to acquire their every desire the ¬¬adventure which is JOB FROM HELL intertwines the two worlds of horror and reality as vampires and humans come together with the assistance sometimes interference of others.

I truly enjoyed JOB FROM HELL & would recommend it to those who seek a peek into much, much more than life. A thrilling, adventure filled paranormal romance.

This has got to be one of the fewest vampire stories I actually liked :)

Jayde has been able to infuse light humor, non-cheesy romance, and a great story in one amazing book.

It was like Douglas Adams on vampire stories, it was enjoyable, and mostly witty, just as how I like 'em.

It is now to take note that I had decided to take a second stab at reading the book, which has at first impressed me, but on 2nd view, it is beyond mere impressive.

Impressive becomes an understatement on how the story was laid out, how the characters flowed, and each character can be felt, their features and morals can be imagined, judged, and approached. The subtle details such as the bed posts, the unkempt trays are well embroidered, painted on and delectably chiseled in my mind as I have taken a short travel mentally to a place where Jayde wanted me to be, as a guest in the house in Scotland, sharing a few interesting chats with vampires by the fireplace.

And out I stared on the window, watching the forest in pining curiosity of wanting to see what was seen, and feel that experience again of uncertainty on who else is watching and what is their intent.

Mesmerizing, as is the author and her book. Truly a remarkable piece.

A Job From Hell is a paranormal romance featuring vampires, but what separates it from similar stories is the tongue in cheek tone set by the protagonist, seventeen-year-old, Amber, who takes a summer housekeeping job on a remote estate in Scotland where the cab driver will not take her after dark – not a promising omen, but Amber needs the money for college. Amber is a teenage Bridget Jones and a refreshing change from so many breathlessly serious YA heroines who are princess material and/or destined to save the world.

Amber stumbles all over herself when she meets her new boss, the hunky Aidan, who never appears by day, but before she can puzzle out what that means, she accidentally wins a competition for otherworld creatures, held only once every five-hundred years. The prize, five hundred years of second sight and the ability to see the dead, is nothing she wants but also proves to be nothing she can give back, even when legions of other supernatural creatures take an unwanted interest in her. It is shocking enough when Aidan, leader of the local vampire clan, informs Amber that she is destined to be his mate for eternity, and only gets worse when the Shadows, sworn enemies of vampires, spirit Amber away to their hidden lair and inform her that she will have to stay there.

More than the various thrills and chills, it was the cast of characters who kept me turning the pages. In addition to Amber, we have Kieran, who is Aidan’s snarky brother and drives his SUV like a maniac. There is Angel, a lonely Shadow who wants to be Ambers BFF, and my favorite, the delightfully irreverent Cassandra, who is Lucifer’s daughter and notorious for her hellishly bad fashion sense.

The one major character who didn’t quite fit the Buffy-like tone of the story was Aidan. Although he was “turned” into a vampire at 18, he’s had five hundred years of living experience, and I found myself wanting a bit more reserve or wisdom from him, something to set him a little apart from “the gang.” Even so, it was the gang that made A Job From Hell appealing, and now that I’m done, I find I miss them. No fear on that score, however, as this is just the first title in Ms. Scott’s Ancient Legends, series, and at a cost of $0.99, you can hardly go wrong.

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This has got to be one of the fewest vampire stories I actually liked :)

Jayde has been able to infuse light humor, non-cheesy romance, and a great story in one amazing book.

It was like Douglas Adams on vampire stories, it was enjoyable, and mostly witty, just as how I like 'em.

The synopsis in itself said it well, it was indeed a job from hell, but seeing both voices in the book, and seeing her utter confusion in a newfound situation, to accept the whole thought of vampires must be overpowering, and to be put in the politics of the entire thing is something completely different.

And to imagine, I finished the book in a day, I just cannot put it down.

Great read for Ya fiction readers!

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The first thing that attracted me to the great book was the cover! Then the fabulous book trailer. Well I just had to read it. Although, you know what they say, you can’t judge a book by its cover. To bad, I did!

And I was not disappointed. It was a well paced story with lots of diverse characters milling around capturing your attention at every turn.

If you like paranormal romance, vampires, Angels, Demons - the whole motley crew…. Then this in a story you will really enjoy reading.

It has been written with YA readers in mind. And I would have no problems recommending it in this category for readers that are itching to get their teeth into a juicy read... This is the one for you!

Great job Jayde Scott – looking forward to your next instalment (Book 2, BEELZEBUB GIRL, that is being released on June 1st, 2011).

Patti Roberts