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November 03, 2020
[Review] Vampire Enforcement Agency #0,5 ~ Captured by the Vampire by Kellie McAllen
November 03, 2020
By
Kassandra
Adult,
Independent Publishing,
Lounge Chair Literature,
Paranormal Romance,
Vampires
No Comment
Synopsis
When Zoë reveals proof of vampires to the world, has she sentenced the one she loves to death?
After years of being alone, Rowan is ready to end his immortal life. Weak from starvation and overcome by bloodlust, he attacks a human in public and is captured by police.
When Zoë discovers that the intriguing, new prisoner brought to the jail where she works is a dangerous vampire, she can’t resist revealing the evidence to the world. But as she gets to know him, she realizes he’s not the monster everyone thinks he is.
Rowan’s life finally has meaning again as more vampires come forward and he learns he’s not as alone as he thought. But his chances of release disappear when the world explodes at the discovery of vampires, and he knows he’ll die in prison.
There’s only one way Zoë can save the vampire she’s fallen in love with, but is she brave enough to give up everything for him?
After years of being alone, Rowan is ready to end his immortal life. Weak from starvation and overcome by bloodlust, he attacks a human in public and is captured by police.
When Zoë discovers that the intriguing, new prisoner brought to the jail where she works is a dangerous vampire, she can’t resist revealing the evidence to the world. But as she gets to know him, she realizes he’s not the monster everyone thinks he is.
Rowan’s life finally has meaning again as more vampires come forward and he learns he’s not as alone as he thought. But his chances of release disappear when the world explodes at the discovery of vampires, and he knows he’ll die in prison.
There’s only one way Zoë can save the vampire she’s fallen in love with, but is she brave enough to give up everything for him?
My Review
>>Review originally published in French in January 2019 when I started to read in English<<
As you can see, I started reading in English. Which is much easier than I imagined, past the first two pages. I don't spend more time reading in English than in French.
I preferred to start with a free book to be sure of my choice. It's Paranormal Romance so I'm on familiar ground even though vampires here are a little different from what I've read in other books.
I liked Zoe very much even if at the beginning I found her too easily influenced. Especially by her sister. And not very thoughtful about her actions. It is only afterwards that her rises in my esteem.
Rowan's behavior didn't shock me because I'm a bit jaded about vampires who want to end their lives.
The story is quite fluid. I didn't know a few words but it didn't really bother me. It all comes together well with hardly any downtime.
This little appetizer made me want to continue the series, to discover new characters and to learn more about these vampires.
Rating : 9,6/10
October 18, 2020
[Review] Deathless Night - Into the Dark #1 ~ Night of the Vampire by L.E. Wilson
October 18, 2020
By
Kassandra
Adult,
Everblood Publishing,
Paranormal Romance,
Partnership,
Vampires,
Witches,
Xpresso Book Tours
No Comment
Synopsis
Killian walked into my new voodoo shop late one night with an urgent request – he needed me to heal his friend. Only I know absolutely nothing about voodoo, or healing. I’m just trying to start a new life with what little family I have left after my dream of becoming a star on Broadway went up in flames.
Literally.
At first glance, he was an average looking guy with a European flair. Nothing outside the ordinary in the city of New Orleans. But despite his nerdy-boy attire, Killian was most definitely all man. And as his black eyes made their way up my body to my face, the look reflected within them wasn’t the least bit tame.
More like predatory…
I expected her to cast me down the moment I walked through her door. But I had no choice. One of my own was dying from a witch’s curse, and only another witch could undo the spell. However, Lizzy was not what I’d expected to find. Stunned by her beauty and overwhelmed by her scent, I burned with thirst until the blood raced through my veins and my body tightened with need.
But with one taste, she calmed the beast within me as the truth flooded my wicked soul. The witch is MINE. She is the pulse that feeds my immortal life and the bearer of my death. Taking Lizzy as my mate will bring about the end of my coven’s uneasy truce with the witches.
Leaving her will mean my demise…
My name is Killian Rice, and I am a vampire. Come Into The Dark with this new series by L.E. Wilson, and enter her Deathless Night. A world of immortals with only one weakness: The witches who can destroy us…
Literally.
At first glance, he was an average looking guy with a European flair. Nothing outside the ordinary in the city of New Orleans. But despite his nerdy-boy attire, Killian was most definitely all man. And as his black eyes made their way up my body to my face, the look reflected within them wasn’t the least bit tame.
More like predatory…
I expected her to cast me down the moment I walked through her door. But I had no choice. One of my own was dying from a witch’s curse, and only another witch could undo the spell. However, Lizzy was not what I’d expected to find. Stunned by her beauty and overwhelmed by her scent, I burned with thirst until the blood raced through my veins and my body tightened with need.
But with one taste, she calmed the beast within me as the truth flooded my wicked soul. The witch is MINE. She is the pulse that feeds my immortal life and the bearer of my death. Taking Lizzy as my mate will bring about the end of my coven’s uneasy truce with the witches.
Leaving her will mean my demise…
My name is Killian Rice, and I am a vampire. Come Into The Dark with this new series by L.E. Wilson, and enter her Deathless Night. A world of immortals with only one weakness: The witches who can destroy us…
My Review
Being a fan of vampires and paranormal romance, I thought to myself that I absolutely had to read this title after reading its synopsis. The only negative point being the length of the synopsis.
The created universe revolves around vampires and witches and the story takes place in New Orleans. We discover several characters that we appreciate more or less.
Killian is the typical alpha male who is used to being obeyed and getting what he wants. At times he annoyed me but what do you expect, he's a vampire.
Lizzy will destabilize him but it works both ways. Everything she finds disturbs her and that's normal. I won't jump for joy either.
My reading was enjoyable although I wasn't as excited about the story as I expected. My interest was more on a secondary character. Hope it will be different when her tome arrives.
I discovered the pen of L.E. Wilson and that this series is part of the same universe as "Deathless Night" which I intend to read since the first volume is already in my to read list.
The second book in the series will focus on Kenya, which I really appreciate. I noted it in my wishlist and I intend to not miss it.
Rating : 8,1/10
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I would like to thanks L.E. Wilson and Xpresso Book Tours for the ARC.
*****
September 13, 2020
[Review] Orion's Order #1 ~ Calypso's Heart by M.C. Solaris
September 13, 2020
By
Kassandra
ABC Female Author,
BookSirens,
Independent Publishing,
M.C. Solaris LLC,
Paranormal Romance,
Partnership,
Shapeshifters,
Vampires,
Werewolfs
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Description
Caly
Do you dream of ridiculously hot men? Okay, maybe you do. (And yes, I'm well aware I should lay off the romance books before bed.) But do you actually ever meet those men you dream about in real life? I didn't think so. That's probably a good thing though because I have... And these men from my dreams have done nothing but pull the rug of reality out from under me... which was how I fell and ended up in a world that I thought only existed in romance books.
My name is Caly (AKA Callie) and I'm just an ordinary single woman living the LA dream... paycheck to paycheck. Except whose dream is it? I'm not really sure... but it's not my dream. Especially because I have really weird dreams... like really weird. Then again, everyone has weird dreams, right?
Blake
I am an alpha wolf shifter and leader of Orion's Order, a pack of... well, not wolves. We're an unconventional pack of highly skilled specian hunters that do one thing: hunt the evil in our world. And we were hired by SILE (Species Investigative Law Enforcement) to hunt a bloodthirsty criminal who is infamously untraceable. That was until an irresistible female brought an unexpected twist to our hunt and set things in motion... a motion that has left my pack and our world forever changed.
Do you dream of ridiculously hot men? Okay, maybe you do. (And yes, I'm well aware I should lay off the romance books before bed.) But do you actually ever meet those men you dream about in real life? I didn't think so. That's probably a good thing though because I have... And these men from my dreams have done nothing but pull the rug of reality out from under me... which was how I fell and ended up in a world that I thought only existed in romance books.
My name is Caly (AKA Callie) and I'm just an ordinary single woman living the LA dream... paycheck to paycheck. Except whose dream is it? I'm not really sure... but it's not my dream. Especially because I have really weird dreams... like really weird. Then again, everyone has weird dreams, right?
Blake
I am an alpha wolf shifter and leader of Orion's Order, a pack of... well, not wolves. We're an unconventional pack of highly skilled specian hunters that do one thing: hunt the evil in our world. And we were hired by SILE (Species Investigative Law Enforcement) to hunt a bloodthirsty criminal who is infamously untraceable. That was until an irresistible female brought an unexpected twist to our hunt and set things in motion... a motion that has left my pack and our world forever changed.
My Review
I saw the cover on BookSirens several times and it was the cat's eyes that called out to me every time. I finally wanted to know more and I went to read the synopsis.
I hesitated for a long time because the number of pages scared me a little in the face of the time I could devote to reading and that I did not know the style of the author. I still fell for it and I said to myself to not be scared if I'm a little late. A late review is better than no review at all.
The universe created is unlike anything I've read before and all the characters are interesting, even Felix.
Calypso suddenly discovers a world like she never thought it would be. Trials will await her but she will emerge stronger.
I liked the story from the start. There is everything I love about the genre. The only small negative point is that there are a few too many sex scenes.
The author's style is very fluid. Only the abbreviations remain a mystery to me. It's a bit annoying.
I plan on reading the next book so that I can find out more about Keena and Rhyker.
Rating : 9,5/10
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I would like to thanks M.C. Solaris and BookSirens for the ARC.
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