Humans
and Vampires unite in a holy war against an ancient alien menace.
Independence
Day meets Underworld.
Hero
Dominion
First Blood Book 1
by
Richard Mann
Genre:
SciFi, Apocalyptic Fantasy
Lost
in the desert our modern day hero SAS Captain “Bullet Proof
Pete” has strange visions of a priest and an ancient book of
prophecy, and a sword of unspeakable power. The Archangel Michael
appears when all seems lost and tells him his destiny and his ancient
name.
His
visions continue, a dark cave, something diabolical within, a
blackened sky and an ancient race of aliens invade earth in a
monstrous ship. A woman of strange beauty appears in his dreams
trying to contact him.
A
brilliant archaeologist makes a shocking discovery in modern Iraq.
The
magnetic Lucia and Count Cassian – vampires since the dawn of
civilisation meet with the US President to persuade him of the
impending threat. They also seek the ancient Hero contained in the
book of prophecy.
In
a frantic race against time our hero goes to New York to find out
aboutthe alien agenda, but surrounded by alien forces he is saved at
the last minute by two mysterious vampires.
Former
enemies, both human and vampire, must become friends. But can
humankind learn to set aside their petty conflicts and unite in a
common cause?
Issues
of race, religion and class are now irrelevant in a fight against a
common and vicious enemy – determined to conquer earth and enslave
its people. And one human holds the key – Caius.
“I
wanted to write something that plays out in the imaginations of
readers like a movie,” explains the author. “At its core it’s
fiction, but the novel also asks some much deeper questions about
race, religion and the basic survival of humankind. I believe readers
will turn the last page with plenty to think about.”
Continuing,
“There’s lots for everyone – including hardboiled hallmarks of
sci-fi and fantasy for those who like a solid read, as well as lots
of technical descriptions and some rather advanced weaponry, for
readers who have a taste for the unconventional!”
Our
modern-day hero SAS Captain “Bullet Proof Pete” and East
End gangster Vinnie find themselves in Los Angeles and discover the
shocking truth about the alien agenda.
His
waking visions continue – ancient battles by the Nile and a family in
ancient Rome.
Lucia
and Count Cassian – vampires since the dawn of civilisation finally
meet the ancient Hero contained in the book of prophecy, “Bullet
Proof Pete” aka Caius. Together they battle the aliens in a
cruel guerilla war, but Peter soon finds himself torn between his
wife Jennifer and the magnetic and sexy Lucia.
But
Why is she familiar – is this the woman in his visions?
At
last they discover critical information about the aliens and their
monstrous ships as a counteroffensive begins, but then Lucia tells
Peter Jennifer has been taken. But where is she and what is the
connection between Jennifer and Lucia?
Meanwhile
on the alien mothership a secret conspiracy is uncovered and
something diabolical is released to Earth.
Our
hero has a waking dream of a dark cave, with something terrible
inside and is gripped by terror. He now realises that there are
forces of darkness and light at work on both sides of the conflict.
Can he fight his own battles and become the warrior everyone expects
him to be?
The
US President stands alone – all seems lost. But then our hero turns
up with important new information and physic Lucia informs them of a
shocking revelation that changes everything. In a frantic race
against time former enemies, both human and vampire, must become
friends.
But
can humankind learn to set aside their petty conflicts and unite in a
common cause?
Issues
of race, religion and class are now irrelevant in a fight against a
common and vicious enemy – determined to conquer earth and enslave
its people. And one human, and his supernatural sword, holds the key
– Caius.
Lucia
and Count Cassian – vampires since the dawn of civilisation team up
with the ancient hero contained in the book of prophecy.
The
nightmares of our hero, SAS Captain “Bullet Proof Pete”
become a reality when he must face his ultimate challenge – only then
will he become the warrior he is destined to be.
The
leader of the alien cult shock troops steals the ancient book of
knowledge so he can gain occult power over mankind and their ancient
enemy the nightcrawler vampires. But it contains a secret that could
change everything.
Peter,
now Caius the demi-god and his lifelong friend Vinnie, are desperate
for information about the whereabouts of their kidnapped wives, but
then a befriended alien clone reveals vital information, raising
their hopes.
The
traitor US general is now beginning to regret his allegiance to the
alien cause as the mothership retreats to a safe distance – He aligns
himself with the alien cult leader as they make plans of their own.
Caius
and his team prepare for the final assault. Will he find his wife
Jennifer and will he find out what he has suspected all along about
Lucia the femme fatale vampire and his wife?
In
a nail-biting climax all will be revealed.
This
Sci-Fi Thriller will grab you by the scruff of the neck and take you
on a roller coaster ride…sometimes horrific, sometimes comic,
always gripping – It will keep you guessing right until the climatic
finale.
Richard
Mann grew up in being an avid reader of books, even from an early age
he loved the literary giants Tolkien, Michael Moorcock, Frank Herbert
and Douglas Adams. He is also a big fan of Bernard Cornwell, the
historical novelist and Frederic Forsyth, the great thriller writer.
(Hint: If you love these authors you will love Richard’s books). He
started writing at 16 but the dream faded until a few years ago when
he started writing again. During his twenties he studied business
studies and accountancy. During this time he also studied Shaolin and
Wing Chun Kung Fu and even starting a school with a friend. He has
worked as an accountant, Software developer in the City of London for
banks and insurance companies, and is now an author.
HERO-
Dominion First Blood is his first book. His mercurial book is action
packed, fast paced, and guaranteed to keep the reader turning pages
to the end. This wholly original book falls within the thriller,
fantasy horror, and sci-fi genres. It combines incredible action,
hair-raising scares and big laughs. It will shock the reader into
thinking about his own place in the world. Warning: This book may
keep the reader up all night!
Richard
is a fellow Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians,
Member of the Institute of Analysts and Programmers and a Member of
the British Computer Society. He is 57, married to Brenda, has two
sons and lives in Berkshire.
The
best way to keep up with his latest news is to sign up for his
newsletter.
The Bloodline Dagger Series by Kay Widow may not be mind blowing, but I am having a great time following these characters, meeting new ones, and watching romance bloom. I will gladly grab any book I see by Kay Widow.
I love vampires, of all shapes and sizes. It doesn’t matter if they are sparkly or grotesque. It doesn’t matter if they are Edward Cullen, Angel, or Nosferatu. Bring ’em on.
In The Darkest Blood, we continue the Bloodline Dagger series. The Dagger can kill a vampire, but must be wielded by a human.
Alec Blackwood is a vampire lord and those at the top need to be one their toes. There are always those who wish to have their power. And…many times it comes from their family.
Of course, Alec has to run into that one human woman whom he cannot resist, and that is Nina. She’s pretty up front about what she wants and not afraid of his fangs. She is not a morning person, and neither am I. I love their lively banter.
“Wakey, wakey, oh, Tiny Angry One.”
The last third of the book picked up the pace. The danger rose to an unputdownable level. If the whole book was at this level of suspense, the rating would have been upped a notch. I love being able to easily read through a story, but, also, love when there is more meat on the bones.
I love Prologues and Epilogues and The Darkest Blood by Kay Widow has two epilogues, one for Alec and one for Nina. Hmmm, would you want to be turned into a vampire? I have thought about this myself, and I think…..
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Blood & Fang by Kay Widow.
3 Stars
GOODREADS BLURB
I loathe individuals born with a silver spoon in their mouths, people like Alec Blackwood.
I watch as he glides across the street on that black Harley,
Leaning low and turning women’s heads like some conquering hero.
He has money coming from all directions –
Gold watches, Gucci shoes, an apartment in the most expensive part of town.
People call him the King of Manhattan.
But underneath the darkness of his gaze, I can sense something supernatural –
Fangs that glow in the light like a warning, ready to strike.
I can’t let him discover what secrets I am hiding,
But something about him makes every cell in my body tingle.
His piercing eyes look through my soul, making me powerless.
It turns out my enemy is his enemy, and if we fail to unite,
Kay Widow is a paranormal romance author. She writes page-turning romances that readers consume faster than she can produce. If you love spicy romances with protective and dominant alphas who fall for sassy curvy women, then you might just love Kay’s novels. Kay lives in Kansas with her husband, Irish twins, and all her book boyfriends.
The old time feeling of the cover for Like Father, Like Son by Michael B Chikondi definitely speaks of vampires to me.
Sinjen Carlyle is a typical vampire, some good and some bad about him, and he quickly grew on me. When he meets Miriam Green, a human, he is immediately attracted to her and wants to get to know her better. Sinjen is a complicated character. He seems very needy and he looks after those he cares about, but he is not afraid of killing those who get in his way in a brutal and savage fashion.
Eliza is waaaay past cruel…to everyone. She is Sinjen’s master. I will be curious to see if she gets her comeuppance in Book II The Mystery Game.
Boredom seems to be these vampires downfall. Is it better to take yourself out, or find a reason to go on. Living forever can be quite the pickle. What do you do with all that time?
There are a lot of characters that make their own statement and I loved meeting each and every one of them, the good, the bad and the ugly. Jack may be one of the primaries, but Richard stood out to me, too.
We have a lot of vampire action, human and vampire interaction, romance, murder, mystery and mayhem. A worthy read that is kept me entertained.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Like Father, Like Son by Michael B Chikondi.
4 stars
GOODREADS BLURB
After fifty years in the custody of his ‘aunt’ Eliza, Sinjen Carlyle is allowed out for New Year’s eve. He spends it in Whitby, meeting Jack, the thief, and his sister Carol, an enterprising madam. As it begins to rain, he takes cover in a tea house. A sweet woman catches his eye, dark, plain and proper. The very picture of his cousin in her youth. Miriam Green, hard-working, and alone in the world, sticks in his mind. When his ‘aunt’ Margaret suggests he should find someone to make him feel human again, he decides to get to know her better. For the first time, Carlyle has a taste of freedom. Can he entice Miriam with a little mystery, while keeping his own secrets? Can he keep her alive? And, when Jack is attacked, can they find the culprit, or has he stumbled onto something beyond his capabilities?
Michael B. Chikondi is not to be trusted, but the creature agrees to a meeting in its burrow. We enter with trepidation, given that the thing has no doorbell. As we crawl through the narrow tunnel, gored out by its own teeth, by the texture, we hear what can only be described as a hacking cough.
“Can we approach?” we call.
“No soliciting.” the voice returns.
“You sent for us; you told us to ask you questions. You know, for promotional reasons.”
“Ask.” the dread voice responds.
“Alright, who are you?” we try.
“A creature of mist and shadow, half-mad, I used to go out, I did, and know those…humans. Not now, not since…the pen.”
“You found a pen? That’s why you became a writer?” we ask, now terrified, trying to gauge how fast we can leave the burrow. The photographer has already left us, chewing off his own watch, caught on a tree root.
“Yes, but now…I hunger…”
We are not proud; we turn tail and flee, before it can leave its den. We aren’t paid enough to get a full bio. We can only pray someone buys its books, so that the thing never comes out on its own.
Ed. What the hell is this? This isn’t what we requested. Just some nonsense and an artist’s rendition of what one of my people saw before he contracted rabies? Eh, whatever. Plenty more writers in the sea.
Bewitching the Vampire Brooklyn Ann (Brides of Prophecy, #9) Publication date: July 21st 2023 Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance
The Lord Vampire of New Orleans meets his match in the leader of the local witch coven.
Magic is returning to Earth, and Raina Callahan’s witch coven is growing more powerful. She’s been warned to be wary of catching interest from dangerous people, and sure enough, she discovers that someone is following her. Her stalker turns out to be the owner of a vampire-themed club—who really is a vampire. And although he is dead sexy and charming, Raina is not okay with his surveillance or his intent to claim her as his. She will use every means of magic at her disposal to thwart him.
Valentin St. Scarasse, Lord Vampire of New Orleans, has a weakness for voluptuous women with magic in their blood. Just when he has his sights set on what promises to be a delicious meal—and maybe a few passionate nights in bed—the Thirteenth Elder commands him to watch over the witch and her coven and keep them safe. But when Raina catches Valentin spying on her, the witch and the vampire embark on a battle of wills that will only end if they surrender to the heat between them.
As the Evil One’s cultists invade the city, Raina and Valentin must learn to trust each other and together, help their communities form an alliance that both sides swore would never happen.
The sun had set by the time they left the restaurant. Raina groaned to see Valentin leaning against her car. “Did you even have time to feed?”
The vampire smirked and put his hand over his heart. “I’m touched that you care.”
“I just want to make sure that you aren’t planning on biting one of us.”
“And now you wound me.” Valentin gave her an unfairly sexy pout. “Ms. Callahan, I told you that your safety is of utmost importance to me. Now, may I have a ride, or will you make me walk?”
“Can’t you fly?”
His laughter held the texture of roughened velvet. “That is a rare ability with my kind.”
Raina wanted to ask more about what he could do but held her face in an impassive mask. “I guess you’ll have to take an Uber, then.”
With that, she and Alma got in her little Nissan Leaf and drove home. But when they pulled into the narrow driveway, Valentin was waiting on the curb, just outside the protective wards.
Raina glared at him as she got out of the car, noting that he remained outside the barrier. “I thought you couldn’t fly.”
“I can’t.”
“Did you turn into a bat then?” Alma asked him. “Or teleport?”
“I have my ways.” Valentin stood and dusted off his jeans. “You may as well invite me in.”
“Hell no,” Raina said as she shut her car door. “I’ve seen enough movies.”
The vampire laughed. “I don’t need an invitation to go inside your house. I’ve been in there before. You both have interesting taste in art. I especially like the movie posters. I’d just appreciate it if you to let down your ward.”
“No.”
His pout twisted things beneath her ribs. “I am tired of being outside.”
“Then go home.”
“You know I can’t do that.”
Raina threw up her hands in exasperation, and she and Alma went into the house. They tried to ignore the fact that a vampire was lurking outside and watch a movie, but ended up turning it off and going to bed early. Despite her exhaustion, Raina tossed and turned for an hour, countless questions burning in her mind. She gave up on sleep, put on her robe, and went outside. Valentin was still sitting on the curb, reading a book.
He looked up with a smirk. “I’m glad you’re here to alleviate my boredom.”
“Who is Xochitl’s uncle?” Raina demanded, marching up to him.
Valentin’s eyes widened, and he visibly shuddered. “Probably one of the most terrifying beings in existence. I don’t know how much I’m allowed to tell you about him.” He sighed. “I honestly am sorry. I hate all these unknowns and uncertainties.”
“Me too.” She thought of her own concerns with the Nightwatch Society visitor and Xochitl’s email that gave her more questions than answers. Remembering the email, she found herself blurting, “Xochitl said you were watching me during the backstage meet and greet back in February. She said you looked like you wanted to eat me. What did she mean by that?”
The vampire’s lips curved in a wicked smile. “Exactly that.”
“But what—”
Suddenly, he stood behind her. Too late, she realized she’d stepped passed the protective barrier. Valentin’s fingertips swept her hair to the side, and his lips grazed her neck as he whispered, “If you’re asking if I want to sink my teeth into your pretty neck and taste your powerful blood, the answer is yes.”
Before she could respond, he appeared in front of her, his green eyes glowing like dark emeralds. “Or, if you’re asking if I want to part your luscious thighs and plunge my tongue into your plump pussy until you scream my name in pleasure, the answer is also yes.”
Raina shivered uncontrollably as the mental picture he painted sent frissons of arousal jolting between her legs.
“Of course, I will not do either unless you ask me to,” he finished while his eyes continued to blaze emerald flame.
Finally, her faculties recovered enough for her to pull away and step back into the safety of her barrier. “Just because I’m fat doesn’t mean I have low enough self-esteem to fall for your attempts to flatter me.”
Valentin’s eyes hardened. “Just because society often lauds thinner women as paragons of beauty doesn’t mean I have to change my own personal tastes. Nor does it make you any less beautiful. Furthermore, I’ve never felt the need to feign attraction to someone. My flirtations are sincere. It’s one thing if my advances aren’t welcome, but quite another if you think I’m a liar.”
Author Bio:
Formerly an auto-mechanic, Brooklyn Ann thrives on writing romance, urban fantasy, and horror novels featuring unconventional heroines and heroes who adore them. Author of historical paranormal romance in her critically acclaimed “Scandals with Bite” series, urban fantasy in the cult favorite, “Brides of Prophecy” novels, rockstar romance in the award-winning, “Hearts of Metal” series, and horror in the “B Mine” series, horror romances riffing on the 1970s and 1980s B horror movies that feature a Final Couple instead of a Final Girl.
She lives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with her gamer son, rockstar/IT Guy boyfriend, three cats, a few project cars, an extensive book collection, and miscellaneous horror memorabilia.
I love my vampires and really wanted to love Blood & Fang by Kay Widow. It took me a while to get into the book, though there was never any doubt that I would finish it. It felt too young adult for me, ya know what I mean, except for the smoking hot sex? BUT, by the time I was finished, I found myself eager to read Book II and find out if they claim the throne and how it comes about.
Things happen at a fast past. They have super hot sex before they even know each other, but we do live in a free society where one night stands are quite common, so I try to overlook it most of the time. Princess Jane is not shy and is quite rebellious. It seems, if someone says don’t do that, she will. She has felt no love from her parents, so maybe she seeks it out wherever she can find it.
Princess Jane is half human, half werewolf. Her lover, Ryder, is all vampire. Opposites attract is a true statement for these lovers, and they complement each other, him reining her in and she giving him strength to step outside his comfort zone. They could make a great team, when they work out the kinks in their relationship.
Princess Jane has some loyal friends that look past her issues, because she is a good person who sometimes does bad (?) things. It was interesting to watch her grow and learn from her mistakes, but I am hoping Book II will let her shine.
Chloe Jamieson is a thorn in her side and I wonder what her story is and will stop at nothing to earn the throne.
Princess Jane’s parent’s rule of their kingdom is for their own benefit and Jane disagrees with it. Many of the discriminatory laws are aimed at the poor. Can she do a better job, if she reclaims, what she considers, her rightful place? I think she’s got a lot of growing up to do, but she is on the right track.
The beginning seemed loosely written to me and gained momentum as I went along. Maybe Blood & Fang is more of a set up for Book II. I do love my vampires, so I am always game to see what an author does with them and I have enjoyed other books by Kay Widow, so I hope to be here for the finale.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Blood & Fang by Kay Widow.
3 Stars
AMAZON SYNOPSIS
The moon goddess rarely favors vampires as mates, but to reclaim my throne, I have no choice.
I was exiled from my home, Golden Grove, by my parents.
Leaving me stuck at Academy Bluemoon.
I’m determined to return and rule with the help of my werewolf side.
And nothing will stand in my way.
Especially gorgeous vampires with crooked smiles.
I’m only half-wolf, but fate decides my mate.
We both enrolled this year, and I don’t know his story yet.
Except for the ancient prophecy binding us.
Our personalities are so different.
I’m rebel-esque, and he’s a goody two shoes.
Yet those hazel eyes light my internal fire.
And all prophecies have a dark side.
Malevolent sirens, selfish rulers, and an unclear fate face us,
While my people depend on me to restore the kingdom.
A rebellion must occur.
We must claim what belongs to us.
The throne.
ABOUT KAY WIDOW
Kay Widow is a paranormal romance author. She writes page-turning romances that readers consume faster than she can produce. If you love spicy romances with protective and dominant alphas who fall for sassy curvy women, then you might just love Kay’s novels. Kay lives in Kansas with her husband, Irish twins, and all her book boyfriends.
I love Scarlett West’s writing, having read the Fae Bureau Of Investigation series, so when I received her newsletter saying Denying My Wolf was coming out in September, I had to check it out. The series did not sound familiar to me. I was wrong.
I am sharing two Scarlett West novellas today. I originally downloaded Defying My Wolf from Bookfunnel on 2.18.23 and I lost it…Even worse, I downloaded Entangled Darkness on 5.20.22, the prequel to her Immortal Desires series. I hope to work my way through her entire body of work, so this is a good starting point for both series.
MY REVIEW
Defying My Wolf by Scarlett West sounded familiar to me and I realized I had already read it, but never added it to Goodreads or reviewed it.
Defying My Wolf is everything I expected it to be and I love the introduction to the Stone Mountain Wolf Shifters series. The characters are wonderful, both good and bad. The romance…intense, steamy. I love that Aila was so innocent and, naive. They were sexually charged, ya know the whole werewolf mate thing, but they didn’t hop in the sack immediately. She is the cure to the curse placed on Kaden’s pack by her pack and I love the creative way Scarlett West ‘fixed’ the problem. Defying My Wolf by Scarlett West is a novella filled with action and romance.
I had some questions about the Immortal Desire series by Scarlett West, so I asked her about it. She has pulled the vampire series to revamp it and I can hardly wait to see what she does with it, considering I loved this prequel from BookFunnel.
I acquired Entangled Darkness by Scarlett West through her newsletter and a Bookfunnel link. I don’t see where it is available anywhere…But it is a wonderful introduction to her Immortal Desire series. Laima is a healer in her cover and her sister Dita wants what she can’t have. Because of Dita’s unfulfilled desires, she goes down the rabbit hole. Entangled Darkness is a wonderful introduction to the Immortal Desire series. Even though it is a novella, it is chock full of action, lies and deceit, love and loss, and danger and vengeance. I can hardly wait to see where Scarlett West will take the series.
4 Stars
ABOUT SCARLETT WEST
Scarlett West writes steamy, paranormal romance featuring sexy Fae. Deep characters and hot romance are her thing.
An avid reader and writer who will never stop dreaming, Scarlett has traveled to many countries and been on tons of adventures. She draws her stories from these places, life experiences, and her grand imagination.
Besides writing, she’s a hobby herbalist and a dancer. If she’s not by the computer typing these things up, she can be found in a forest, on a mountain, or by the ocean.
Scarlett West would like to thank her three F’s: Fans, Family, and Friends. Thank you forever for your support.
My introduction to Kay Widow’s writing was Bloody Billionaire’s Baby. After reading it, I was looking for some more vampires and when I saw Blood Inheritance on Book Sirens, I snapped it up.
I think of Blood Inheritance as a vampiric twist of Pretty Woman. Ezra is looking for a human to help him die and in return she will receive his fortune. He is done with ‘living’. He chose Lydia Francesca DeSilva.
Someone good and pure. Young and healthy. Ambitious but not self serving. Intelligent, but not pretentious. It’s a lot to ask of someone, but I have high hopes this time.
The description is spot on. She is a twenty one year old virgin with some fabulous friends. She is everything he is looking for and more.
In this 210 page story, Kay Widow has packed a lot. The romance is slow burning. Her sweetness and openness got me wrapped up in the romance. I had moments of sadness and moments of happiness. Will she be able to give him a reason for living?
I have more I would like to share, but I feel less is more. I think we know where the story will go, but it is the wonderful journey that makes me want to read more of Kay Widow’s work.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Blood Inheritance by Kay Widow.
4 Stars
GOODREADS BLURB
Being immortal is overrated.
So I found the perfect wife to inherit my fortune.
The Bloodline Dagger will give me my peace, but only humans can wield it.
Luckily my mate, who radiates sunshine from every pore, has agreed to help.
But tasting her blood was a mistake—tasting all of her was a mistake.
And denying myself is unbearable, knowing these are my last days alive.
She asked for three months to convince me to change my mind,
I’m being cruel, giving her hope.
But the Nocturn legacy is at stake–I should have pumped the brakes.
Kay Widow is a paranormal romance author. She writes page-turning romances that readers consume faster than she can produce. If you love spicy romances with protective and dominant alphas who fall for sassy curvy women, then you might just love Kay’s novels. Kay lives in Kansas with her husband, Irish twins, and all her book boyfriends.
All I had to do was see the cover and title and I knew I had to read Bloody Billionaire’s Baby by Kay Widow. I love vampires, and the thought of a vampire baby made me very curious.
The book shifts between Julia and Laurent’s point of view.
“She is the girl I expect you to kill. She is the girl from the prophecy.”
We have an Oracle, a prophecy and danger in the form of the Solar Sisters, who are vampire hunters. Is she one of them? Is she just an innocent that literally stumbles into him?
The story unravels in a slow and steady way, picking up the action as we go along. I didn’t expect Bloody Billionaire’s baby by Kay Widow to be deep, dark and meaty, and I got what I expected, some steamy sex, some angst and some danger. All in all, an enjoyable glimpse into the world of vampires.
This was my first ‘taste’ of Kay Widow’s work and I would gladly read more.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Bloody Billionaire’s Baby by Kay Widow.
3 Stars
GOODREADS BLURB
I’m not the hero. I’m the rich villain… But hiding my identity will save my vampire baby.
She speeds around the street corner, bleeding.
I nearly expose my fangs before she passes out in my arms.
Now that I’ve patched her at my nearby manor, she must leave…fast.
But she’s still recovering.
We butt heads constantly, and I try to keep a distance.
She can’t discover what I am.
Interacting with her is melting my cold heart, even with the walls I’ve put up.
I want to feel her heat against my skin.
One night of weakness, and now she’s carrying my vampire baby,
And she has no idea I’m prophecized to kill her.
List: Paranormal, Romance, Supernatural, Vampires
186 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 13, 2023
ABOUT KAY WIDOW
Kay Widow is a paranormal romance author. She writes page-turning romances that readers consume faster than she can produce. If you love spicy romances with protective and dominant alphas who fall for sassy curvy women, then you might just love Kay’s novels. Kay lives in Kansas with her husband, Irish twins, and all her book boyfriends.
Tagline: One prophecy, a thirst for blood, and a tangled web of lies…
MY REVIEW
I am always up for a vampire story, so when I saw Prophecy Of A Vampire by Tania Gold, I grabbed it. I didn’t find anything unique or original in the story, but I did enjoy it. That part, what happens next, was a disappointment, because it is a series…
“Because the doctor is dead. His entire family has died. Just like the rest of us will. Except you.”
We start out in 1924, during the Los Angeles pneumonic plague epidemic.
We have Zachary Phillips, who is under Connor’s, his twin brother, control. He wants out. Connor is a vicious vampire, reveling in destroying humans. When Zachary hears of the Vampire Queen prophecy he sets out to find her. If he delivers her to Connor, he will be free. Stella, his witch friend, helps guide him on his mission.
Ivy Litt, a new vampire, has no clue what’s going on, but when she meets Zachary, he helps explain what is happening to her and an attraction blooms.
Oh my gosh. My body is on fire. When Zachary and I were discussing arousal during feeding, the pulsations in my nether region started a party of thumping. It was like a frickin’ nightclub down there.
I busted out in laughter. Zachary is helping her learn what it means to be a vampire and doing his best to ignore his attraction to Ivy. She is meant for Connor. Does he feel guilty for all the lies he is telling her so she will come along peacefully?
Her best friend, Damien, has turned on her, when he learns she is a vampire. She finds out he is a werewolf, determined to kill her. Most everyone likes the way things are and believe she will change their world when she becomes Vampire Queen. So, she must go.
We have some battles along the way, as the werewolves try to stop them from getting to Connor. The longer it takes, the more Zachary is rethinking things, wanting Ivy for himself, but Ivy feels she must fulfill the prophecy.
Prophecy Of A Vampire by Tania Gold may be predictable, but I did enjoy it. I think some of my problem was I didn’t really connect to the characters, and I may never know how everything pans out, seeing it is a series. I find many times, I enjoy the second book more because it gets into the meat of the story, the first book setting the foundation. Some may enjoy it more than I did, so give it a try and find out for yourself.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Prophecy Of A Vampire by Tania Gold.
3 Stars
Book Description:
It’s been almost a century since Zachary Philips was turned into a creature of the night. A brooding man with a thirst for freedom and for blood. When he hears of the prophesied Vampire Queen being reborn, he hatches a plan to gain his freedom. Soon, their lives collide and although they are opposites, their sizzling sexual chemistry binds them together.
It doesn’t take too long before Ivy Litt finds herself ensnared by Zachary. She also realizes she can’t stay away from him. If only she knew about the web of lies he was spinning.
Will Zachary’s past and cry for freedom ruin his one chance of happiness, or will Ivy’s thread of humanity change the course of what could be something special?
“Ivy, there is nothing you can do about it anymore. You might
think that what you did was bad, but you protected yourself and it also
happened to be in the natural way, for a vampire, that is. Which you are now,
so you must learn to understand, and live with the knowledge that this will be
a part of your future. You will get angry, you will get thirsty, and that
thirst will be to kill whoever stands in your way. In this case, the mutts were
advancing on you, and you did the natural thing and retaliated with fangs.”
I give her another
light squeeze, which then turns into my thumb, rubbing circles on her shoulder,
just as I have done in the past. I feel her loosen up a little and all the
anxiety and distress fleeing her body.
About the Author:
Growing up with a passion for writing, Tania Gold, a wife and mother of two from Sydney, Australia, has always enjoyed delivering exciting stories to an audience. An avid reader of Fantasy and Romance novels, she had dreamed of creating her own world full of exciting and loveable characters.
Violins and Vampires CEE BEE (Vampires of the Daemonverse, #1) Published by: Monster House Books Publication date: August 25th 202 Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance
MY REVIEW
I am Bloodkin, born a vampire. Direct sunlight won’t hurt bloodkin.
Tavish is nightling, a human who was transformed into a vampire. Direct sunlight kills nightling.
The Bloodkin women are gone, killed by the bloodking plague. Konstantin searches for the Gray Woman to save the last of the women, his wife, Elisava. She tells him it is too late. She cannot help, but, she has a plan. Will Sash and Alexa be the answer? As time goes on, I’m not sure if her plan is good or evil.
Cee Bee takes us to the past and brings us back to the present, one thousand years later. Alexa is now eighteen years old and has no memory of her past. Anya explains that her and Sash had both been in comas. Alexa is plagued with nightmares, and Sash has an illness that requires expensive medication to keep her alive. To do that, she has become enslaved to a mobster. Her father owed him millions and to save them her ‘mother’ promised she would work to pay off his debt.
Alexa spends her life taking care of her sick sister and putting up with her useless mother.
We do have moments of humor:
“Pick a vowel! It’s Wheel Of Fortune, not Circle Of Idiots!” I laughed out loud because it sounded like me talking to the TV.
Once Caelin sees her, he can’t forget her. Alexa receives a job offer from him, but neither is prepared for what is to come.
“What d’ya think I do all day?” Lexa shrugs. “I don’t know. Race around in sports cars! Toss cash out windows?”
Violins and Vampires by Cee Bee is written in a fun way. The title was a hint for me, but I love anything vampire. They can be soft and fuzzy or hard and monstrous. I love them all. Yes, we do have evil roaming around, but there are moments of humor and laughter.
I feel like Violins and Vampires by Cee Bee is setting us up for the future books, giving us details and explanations, laying a foundation. For sure, the last twenty percent picked up the pace and made me eager for more. Next up, Veils and Vampires. Cee Bee also writes young adult fiction under the name of Christina Bauer. It’s always nice to know that.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Violins and Vampires by Cee Bee.
3 Stars
SYNOPSIS
Lexa Kozlov must pay her family’s massive debt to the mob… all while raising even more money to save her little sister. The result? Lexa’s trapped in a never-ending (and incredibly illegal) stakeout for the Bratva. She barely has time for sleep, let alone find love.
Enter Caelin Vass, the handsome Scotsman who runs Empire Investments. Caelin offers Lexa a new job with dollars galore, as well as a hot bod (that would be his own) to contemplate every workday. Even so, Lexa isn’t sure she should take the gig. Freaky things keep happening whenever Lexa and Caelin are together. Simply put, the energy between them is magical, sensual, and way overwhelming. Lexa faces a big question: is she leaving her old prison just to enter a worse one… or is Caelin Vass all he seems and more?
***12,000 word novella, previously published on Kindle Vella as Blood Slave***
Vampires of the Daemonverse Series
1. Violins and Vampires
2. Veils and Vampires
3. Vixens and Vampires
4. Valor and Vampires
Author Christina “CEE BEE” Bauer has sold more than 1M copies across her 45+ epic fantasy books for young adults. She’s recorded (and narrated) eight of her books into audiobooks, as well as led the translation of her novels into four different languages. USA Today has called her work “must-read paranormal fantasy.” Bauer is an autism advocate and quirky loudmouth whose writing style really isn’t for everyone. But if you like stories with complex worlds inhabited by chicks who kick ass and take names, then read on!
Christina lives in Newton, MA with her husband, son, and semi-insane golden retriever, Ruby. She loves to connect with her fans at ChristinaBauerAuthor.com.
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