Blood Avenged (Sons of Navarus, #1)

Jan 29, 2012 Lady Raven RAVE! rated it 5 of 5 stars

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BRIEF SUMMARY
Vasilije is vampire who answers to no one and does as he pleases. This produces one of his own to be killed. On a quest for revenge in New Orleans, Vasilije, crosses path with Sasa, who could be his downfall.

THOUGHTS (May or may not contain spoilers)

Bravo to the author, Gabrielle Bisset, on what was the most anticipated conclusion to a fascinating villain, and the beginning, to what I can predict to be a great start t...more

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Apr 14, 2012 Megan Riverina Romantics/Meggerfly~TS rated it 5 of 5 stars

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4.5 stars
4/5 Hotness Rating

Oh. My. Goodness!!!!! This is the hottest book of Gabrielle Bisset's that I've read yet! Vasilije is a positively hedonistic being and I couldn't get enough of him!

A while back I read a book called Vampire Dreams. While I enjoyed the leading couple, the character that really snagged my attention was Vasilije, Brandon's sire. He was totally in control and the power just radiated off him. Apparently I wasn't the only one interested in Vasilije because Gabriel Bisset wro...more 4.5 stars
4/5 Hotness Rating

Oh. My. Goodness!!!!! This is the hottest book of Gabrielle Bisset's that I've read yet! Vasilije is a positively hedonistic being and I couldn't get enough of him!

A while back I read a book called Vampire Dreams. While I enjoyed the leading couple, the character that really snagged my attention was Vasilije, Brandon's sire. He was totally in control and the power just radiated off him. Apparently I wasn't the only one interested in Vasilije because Gabriel Bisset wrote his story just to answer her fans questions about him.

Vasilije has been around for over 400 years and totally loves his life as a vampire. He totally revels in the power that he wields. He takes what he wants whether it be a woman or a person he's chosen to sire. It's the latter that caused him so much trouble in this book.

Being the vampire that he is, Vasilije didn't hesitate to satisfy his desire to take Alex and make him one of his own. Unfortunately, another vampire had called dibs on him. Alex was dating a vampire named Tatiana and though he had broken no law, Vasilije had really ticked her off. It didn't help that Vasilije and Tatiana had a nasty past and unfinished business between them. This little incident brought all those unresolved issues to the forefront of things, Needless to say, a battle between the two vampires ensued.

Sasa was an empath who put her life on hold to care for her mother. In a desperate attempt to help her, Sasa agreed to aid Tatiana with her revenge on Vasilije. She was supposed to get close to him so she could be Tatiana's secret snitch. To bad for her that Sasa got a little "closer" to Vasilije then she planned. ;o)

Blood Avenged is yet another example of excellent writing by Gabrielle Bisset. She always makes the emotions of her characters palpable. Though Vasilije is quite a "closed off" type of guy, somehow Gabrielle made it easy to feel his wistfulness for something, though he wasn't sure what that something was until Sasa came into his life. Sasa is such a loving soul. She was truly devoted to her mother. It was great to see that and I totally got her. My own mother is disabled so that part of the storyline particularly resonated with me.

This book is grittier than Gabrielle's other works. I must say, she does gritty good. The darkness in this book was great. Vasilije's hedonistic ways brought us some Extremely Hot sex scenes. The steam of them frequently had me sweating.

Yet another great part of this book was the suspense. You never knew when Tatiana was going to show up or what she was gonna do next. I was filled with anticipation. It was like I was watching a soap opera or something lol!

OK. By now you've probably figured out that I really liked this book. I just can't seem to say enough good things about it so you'll just need to grab yourself a copy of Blood Avenged so you can experience it first hand!
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Jan 30, 2013 A.R. Von rated it 4 of 5 stars

An OMG amazing erotic vampire novel by Gabrielle Bisset that's guaranteed to keep your interest as if it's the first vampire story you've ever read! I highly recommend it to be read by any and all fans of vampires (especially if you like the good looking alpha types).

Sasa has not been able to have much of a life since her mother's illness. She has no social life what-so-ever and basically revolves ALL around her mother. That is until she makes a deal with a female vampire to help her save her mo...more

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Oct 02, 2012 Kerry rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book and am ready to carry on reading the next in the series iI loved every aspect of the book from the main characters relationship as it bloom's to their rather erotic and exploring sexual encounter's which leave you all hot under the collar.

There is a war coming and now the Son's of Navarus have gathered and will protect their race till the death it is only a matter of time

the ending part is just getting better ready to carry cover over to the next book, i would highly recommend...more

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Feb 15, 2013 Lois rated it 5 of 5 stars

Let me start by saying Gabrielle Bisset is one the most articulate, well written authors I have read in a long time. Blood Avenged (Book #1 in the Sons of Navarus Series) combines a hot paranormal romance with action and suspense.

Vasilije is a very powerful, calculating, manipulative vampire who has sired many vampires of his own. Having lost his sire many years ago he answers to no one and lives the vampire life to the fullest extremes. When one of Vasilije’s vampires is murdered he heads to Ne...more

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Jan 12, 2013 Karen rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Vampire Lovers

Vasilije is known for his less than honourable ways among his brethren. He is manipulative, powerful, answers to no one, and seeks his pleasure above all else.
When tragedy strikes at his very heart, Vasilije is hell bent on revenge and nothing will stand in his way.
Vasilije heads to New Orleans with murder in his sights, but he is not prepared for his encounter with the lovely Sasa and the potent effect she has on not only his body, but his emotions.
Vasilije has seduced hundreds of women in his...more

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Jul 15, 2012 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Take a drop dead, sexy vampire, add one feisty New Orleans native with a special talent and mix it with a vengeful villain and you know what you get? A story spicier than a pot full of gumbo!

Vasilije is a four hundred year old vampire who basically wanders the earth doing as he pleases, which includes creating more vampires. Thing is, he’s above most vampire laws because he doesn’t have a maker to keep him in line when it comes to mak...more Originally posted at: http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...

Take a drop dead, sexy vampire, add one feisty New Orleans native with a special talent and mix it with a vengeful villain and you know what you get? A story spicier than a pot full of gumbo!

Vasilije is a four hundred year old vampire who basically wanders the earth doing as he pleases, which includes creating more vampires. Thing is, he’s above most vampire laws because he doesn’t have a maker to keep him in line when it comes to making more of his kind. With each creation, a tiny piece of his soul attached itself to his new vampires. After their change, Vasilije would keep them to help them deal with their new life. He was very content in his life until he felt the loss of one of his vampires. Instantly outraged, he flees to New Orleans to investigate.

Upon arriving he meets Sasa. She’s a native to the area and tells Vasilije that she was his vampire's girlfriend. But what Vasilije doesn’t know is that Sasa isn’t exactly ordinary and has a special gift. A gift that she uses to receive aid for her ailing mother. Of course when that aid comes from a voodoo priestess with unsavory clients, Sasa gets pulled into a plot by an old enemy of his to destroy Vasilije . Sasa is reluctant to help but when the ultimate opportunity to keep her mother healthy forever arises, she’ll do anything to make that happen. Her mother is the only person Sasa cares for and will swallow her pride and morals to save her. What Sasa wasn’t expecting was the overwhelming attraction to her target.

This story was attractive for a few reasons. One is that fact that despite Vasilije feeling guilty, he and Sasa give into their attraction right away. There was no dance of ‘we shouldn’t but we want too’ nonsense. I prefer their ‘hey, I’m hot for you and I don’t feel bad about it’ approach.

Another reason was Vasilije himself. He was such a complex character, more so then Sasa. He was just so lonely yet convinced himself he preferred it that way. Again here is another tale of love being taken away too early so this broken man secluded himself. Except every time he created a vampire and felt that rush you were able to see something he didn’t even really understand. Vasilije craved the warmth and affection he felt when he would turn a vampire. It made him feel alive, even if only for a short time. That’s what drew Sasa and Vasilije together. They found what they needed with each other and didn’t even realize it.

And the last reason was the ending. I won’t spoil it for good reason, but I didn’t see this particular turn of events coming. However, it left me hungry for more and I’m very excited to see what else Gabrielle Bisset has for the readers.(less)

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Jun 10, 2012 Tina rated it 5 of 5 stars

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As this is the first book in the Sons of Navarus series this story is excellent. It kept my interest throughout the whole book and I did not want to put it down. If you love to read paranormal romance then you really need to read this book.

Sasa Lambert is an empath who has watched her mother suffer with pain daily and has done whatever she can to try to ease whatever pain she can, including giving her potions from the local Voodoo Priestess. Coming up with the money is becoming harder as time pa...more

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Jun 09, 2012 Buffy Kennedy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Sasa is a girl that would do anything for what little family she’s got left, including bravely entwine herself in the lives of vampires, but will the surprising reward be worth the cost? Vasilije is content with his life, despite the feeling that something’s missing. Somehow Sasa seems to fill the void within him, but the stakes are high and things are not all as they seem. He fights to survive long enough to protect her, deciding to cross the “can-we-make-it-work” bridge when he gets to it.

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May 10, 2012 Joyfully Reviewed rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Paranormal, Erotic, Suspense

Vasilije is an over four hundred year-old vampire used to doing whatever he wants. When one of his vampires is killed, Vasilije goes to New Orleans to find the killer and seek vengeance. His desire for revenge awakens an old rivalry that could cost him everything he holds dear. Sasa is a woman on the verge of losing everything she loves. In an effort to save her mother from certain death she makes a deal with a brutal vampiress. This lands her in the middle of a vampi...more

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Apr 14, 2012 Liz at Fictional Candy rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This story I had everything I want to see in a vampire story, it was fantastic. This is the story of Vasilije, a vampire who is hundreds of years old. In the society of vampires it is illegal to sire new vampires without the permission of your sire. In fact, its impossible to do a lot of things without your sire’s permission. That’s why Vasilije is different, he no longer has a sire. With no sire left on this Earth, he is able to make his own decisions about everything. And he decides he wants t...more This story I had everything I want to see in a vampire story, it was fantastic. This is the story of Vasilije, a vampire who is hundreds of years old. In the society of vampires it is illegal to sire new vampires without the permission of your sire. In fact, its impossible to do a lot of things without your sire’s permission. That’s why Vasilije is different, he no longer has a sire. With no sire left on this Earth, he is able to make his own decisions about everything. And he decides he wants to sire many new vampires. And he does! It almost seems like he creates a new sire whenever he gets bored. The story starts with him following Alex, who he has been drawn to for some time. Finally the time comes and he is able to change Alex into an immortal.

What drama that brings! You’d think it’d be no big deal, I mean Vasilije is this big tough (and sexy!) vampire. Except Alex was the boyfriend of someone from Vasilije’s past, which would probably be good information to have ahead of time! And she is not exactly happy about his decision to change Alex. Meet Tatiana. Tatiana is… well, she’s a bitch.

In the revenge struggle between Tatiana and Vailije a young woman named Sasa comes into play. I really liked her character for the passion she had, but some of her decisions were a bit lacking in general logic. She gets herself involved in a battle between two vampires – not too smart! Granted, she did it for the most unselfish of reasons, but you’ve got to know that it is not going to end in roses and sunshine (haha, when does a vampire tale ever end in sunshine??) And that goes doubly so when you fall for one of the vampires. Even so I found her to be likable - even more so when she was with Vasilije, who was about as hot as can be!

Lets talk about the two of them together. The sparks between Sasa and Vasilije are infuriating! The chemistry was so great that I was eagerly waiting for more intimate scenes with them. The down time was infuriating LOL. Sasa is an empathy and Vasilije is a vampire whose every sense is heightened. When they get together the words practically burn the page with the sensuality of it all. And the feeding scenes, woooooooo boy! They make me want to rush out and find Vasilije and just hope he picks me! The man has definitely got some skill – a lot of skills!

So Sasa is working for Tatiana and then falls for Vasilije. And he falls for her. And I was so sad knowing that when the truth came out of this little secretive triangle, it would just break both of their hearts. This takes everything that has happened and just shatters it and sets it on fire. I want so badly for them to be together, but with a secret like this, how can you move forward? *Sigh*. I guess that is why you have to read the book, right?

On top of it all, it turns out there is really something much bigger going on here than a revenge scheme between the two vampire rivals. Something I totally did not see coming, but I am so excited for because it means there are definitely more books in this series! (less)

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Mar 13, 2012 Selena Collins rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone who likes vampire romance

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I don't know about you, but I love vampires. Love, love, love them! I can't get enough of them. The problem is that the genre seems to swing from stale to silly too much, but I always go into a vampire romance hoping for the best. This time I got it.

I read Vampire Dreams back in June and loved it, especially the villain, Vasilije. Then I heard Gabrielle took the advice of her readers who loved him as much as I did and was writing his story. And it was going to be a novel too. When she asked me t...more I don't know about you, but I love vampires. Love, love, love them! I can't get enough of them. The problem is that the genre seems to swing from stale to silly too much, but I always go into a vampire romance hoping for the best. This time I got it.

I read Vampire Dreams back in June and loved it, especially the villain, Vasilije. Then I heard Gabrielle took the advice of her readers who loved him as much as I did and was writing his story. And it was going to be a novel too. When she asked me the other day if I'd be willing to review it in advance of its release, I nearly went through my laptop. Of course I would. It's Vasilije, isn't it?

Ok, enough talk and more blurb and review. Gotcha. Here's the blurb to get started and then I'll be back with the review.

I am everything you desire. I am vampire.

Powerful and manipulative, Vasilije does as he pleases. A vampire beholden to no one, he takes what he desires, drinking deeply the pleasures this life has to offer.

When one of his own is staked, Vasilije must travel to New Orleans to exact his revenge. There he meets Sasa, a beautiful woman who arouses him like no other has for centuries. Vasilije’s need for vengeance is equaled only by his passion for her, but what he finds in his revenge is just the beginning...

Hello? That first line says it all. From the first page this book is hot. H-O-T! I don't think there's anything better than a hot vampire. The book isn't all sex, though. It's got a ton of story and the romance between Vasilije and the heroine, Sasa, develops really nicely. And the villain in his story is a doozy! Tatiana is quite a piece of work, and Gabrielle Bisset makes me hate another of her bad guys just as I should.

I enjoy a good story and this author always packs a lot into hers. In what's becoming her signature style, there's a flashback that shows so much about Vasilije's character in such a very small space. Less than a chapter long, it made me fall in love with him all over again.

But the best thing of all about Blood Avenged, other than the romance, the sex, and the writing is that she introduces a whole new series at the end of the book called the Sons of Navarus. More vampires (including more Vasilije!), more sexiness, and more hot men for at least six books to come. Someone hose me down because I'm burning up!

This one is a must-read for any vampire romance fan. Beware, it's steamy, so don't think you're getting the tame Twilight vamps. As much as I love her other books, especially Destiny Redeemed, I think this one is the all-time best and definitely a New Favorite of mine. (less)

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Feb 08, 2012 Talina Perkins rated it 5 of 5 stars

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(4.5 Star Top Pick for Night Owl Reviews ~ reviewed by Talina Perkins)

First Lines:

The beat of the music slammed into his body like crushing blows from an angry attacker, each note reverberating in his bones. He sat perfectly still and let the beat thrum through him as he picked up the seductive scent wafting across the crowded room, carried by a thick cloud of cigarette smoke. Undetected by all but him, its subtle sweetness teased his nose with a promise of what was to come.

Teaser:

Vasilije answe...more

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Jan 02, 2012 jD rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I loved this book and am excited that it's a new series. I will say this upfront, this is very erotic stuff so if you are not looking for a generous helping of cayenne heat, keep moving. I am not sure where I found this other than it was mentioned on a blog. I am going to have to pay more attention to that detail in the future.

The bold hand Ms. Bisset commanded in creating the hero, Vasilije was pure magic. He is an Alpha male that was not looking to become a hero or to fall in love with our he...more I loved this book and am excited that it's a new series. I will say this upfront, this is very erotic stuff so if you are not looking for a generous helping of cayenne heat, keep moving. I am not sure where I found this other than it was mentioned on a blog. I am going to have to pay more attention to that detail in the future.

The bold hand Ms. Bisset commanded in creating the hero, Vasilije was pure magic. He is an Alpha male that was not looking to become a hero or to fall in love with our heroine, Sasa. The heat between these two nearly melted my Kindle. The banter was priceless as well. Vasilije was really unrepentant in his deeds and had no problem with the 'love them and leave them' approach. Unlike most long lived vampires, Vasilije's boredom did not make him a whinning poet. He was full of piss and vinegar, not willing to explain himself to anyone. Sasa was unexpected. She made some difficult decisions that led to her becoming involved in a centuries old mess. Sasa was human but she was no wilting flower. She handled herself quite well and she handled Vasilije quite well too.
Their meeting happens as the result of one of Vasilije's children being murdered. Vampires in this series can teleport immediately to anyplace they have been. Vasilije arrives upon the heels of the murder to find the crying 'girlfriend' of his now dust child. The 'girlfriend' was Sasa and she offered to help in his search for the killer. From this initial meeting, a mystery unfolded that wasn't really a mystery at all. Prior to Vasilije arriving in New Orleans, he was threatened by someone in London so he had a pretty good idea who was behind the event. This is not a very long novel but it's not a novella either. The ending introduces a prophecy and a group of guardians of which Vasilije belongs. This revelation leads to the introduction of future books. The next one is due in 2012 and I will be on it like a fly on watermellon.

Although I am going with 5 stars, it wasn't perfect. A few times I had to fill in a detail in my mind like Vasilije entering a home of a snitch without a stated invitation when it was needed for everywhere else. I didn't understand why the antagonist did not enter the place Vasilije was staying and stake him. The antagonist had been there before so no invite was needed. These were not deal breakers just irked me that I had to provide my own explanation.

If you call yourself a vampire fan, you need to grab this one. If you like erotic paranormal romance -- you need this on your TBR pile too. It's so good! (less)

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Nov 29, 2012 Sophia rated it 3 of 5 stars

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I'm always interested in trying new-to-me authors and their books which hopefully will become a new favorite author who has introduced me to a new character or new creative make-believe world. While this book offered a decent general plot and I liked where it was going with some of the characters, I just couldn't seem to feel a strong connection.

The story opens in present day London with an older vampire, Vasilijie, cruising a bar for some new blood. He has spotted a human he thinks will be a gr...more I'm always interested in trying new-to-me authors and their books which hopefully will become a new favorite author who has introduced me to a new character or new creative make-believe world. While this book offered a decent general plot and I liked where it was going with some of the characters, I just couldn't seem to feel a strong connection.

The story opens in present day London with an older vampire, Vasilijie, cruising a bar for some new blood. He has spotted a human he thinks will be a great addition to his vampire line. When Vasilijie takes Alex, he learns after the fact that Alex was the human boy toy of another older vampire and enemy, Tatiana. Tatiana demands that Vasilijie give Alex back to her, but he decides to keep Alex as a small first step of revenge he feels toward Tatiana who killed his sire. Tatiana promises revenge for this slight by doing something that will hurt him personally.

Not long after, Vasilijie feels the death of one of the vampires he has sired. He races to New Orleans to investigate Teagan's murder and finds a human girl on the scene who claims to have been Teagan's girlfriend. Vasilijie is a tad suspicious, but he is strangely attracted to Sasa.

Vasilijie is right to be suspicious of Sasa because Sasa has made a deal with the devil in the form of an agreement with Tatiana. Tatiana sired Sasa's sick mother in exchange for the human empath's help in spying on Vasilijie. Sasa is reluctant to get into the middle of two vampires, but agreed so that her mother could be healed.

What Sasa didn't expect was that she would develop feelings for Vasilijie and finds it harder and harder to conceal the truth from him even as she dreads what will happen when he discovers it.

While Vasilijie and Sasa are dancing around each other as Vasilijie hunts down Teagan's killer, other forces beyond even Tatiana are at work.

As I said, I thought up front that the plot offered a lot of promise- a vengeful vampire and the woman sent to spy on him falling in love and waiting for him to discover her deceit. I think the story started to fall flat for me was when it struck me how incredibly dumb I found Sasa. I was all on board with her desire to have her mother healthy and whole, but her snap decision to have a vampire who she already sensed was evil (Sasa's an empath so she knows these things) change her mother into a vampire just seemed the height of stupidity. She didn't even check into what having a vampire sire another vamp would mean or whether her mother would want such a life changing thing to happen (I'd be nervous if Sasa cared about me for fear of what she'd agree to on my behalf). Then I didn't buy into how quickly Sasa fell for Vasilijie. Other than a quick tumble in the sheets, they really didn't have any sort of connection. And then it was followed by several other tumbles in between aborted attempts to 'help' Vasilijie get Teagan's killer. Her bouncing back and forth between smart punky comments to be taken along to hunt a vamp killer and then acting all 'I didn't know it would be this way get me away from this' (they're vamps, honey and Vasilijie warned you), was annoying for me too.
I didn't find the storyline very fluid either; I felt like I was jumping roughly from scene to scene with little transitioning taking place. It did have a fairly even pacing until the climactic meet between hero and villain, but then a rushed ending.
I also felt like the contents of the epilogue introducing the Sons of Navarus order and all the background of the vampire world stuff would have been better infused throughout the story or given in the form of some sort of prequel story or something. It just didn't feel right tacked to the end like that.

The epilogue did introduce a whole new plot thread that I am interested in pursuing plus I want to see if I find the sequel a better read with a different hero and heroine involved.

This story would appeal to the paranormal romance lovers who like a bit of intrigue along with lots of heat in the romance.(less)

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Sep 29, 2012 Katrina rated it 1 of 5 stars

The things that did not work for me in this book:
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The hero:
Vasilije is a 400yo vampire whom we first meet in the prequel to this series. He is arrogant, hedonistic and a bit villainous and it worked for me then. However, the same characteristics do not endear him to me when he is elevated to the hero status in this book. For over hundreds of years he’s main focus been making vampires
” Did you make him into vampire? Why?
I am a vampire, love. It’s what w...more

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Feb 29, 2012 Marquetta (LoveToReadForFun) rated it 2 of 5 stars

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Blood Avenged is a sexy vampire novel that started off with a lot of promise. Vasilije is a vampire set on revenge. He is dark and sexy and doesn't care about or follow the rules. For me, all that changes once he's in New Orleans and meets Sasa. Once he's fully wrapped up in her, the sex appeal waned. I wanted Vasilije to be utterly and totally ruthless and I didn't get that from him.

If you're looking for hot sex, then you will definitely find it in Blood Avenged. The hot sex is what kept me rea...more

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Feb 10, 2012 Jen (Red Hot Books) rated it 4 of 5 stars

If you're in the mood for a hot and sexy vampire romance, you need look no further. This book is hot, hot, hot. And that's not even all it has going for it.

Vasilije is a vampire who has walked the earth for more than 400 years. And ever since the death of his sire, he's been bound by no one. He does what he wants, when he wants, including frequently siring others of his kind. But when he turns a young man who has caught his interest, he doesn't realize until too late that the man was already tie...more If you're in the mood for a hot and sexy vampire romance, you need look no further. This book is hot, hot, hot. And that's not even all it has going for it.

Vasilije is a vampire who has walked the earth for more than 400 years. And ever since the death of his sire, he's been bound by no one. He does what he wants, when he wants, including frequently siring others of his kind. But when he turns a young man who has caught his interest, he doesn't realize until too late that the man was already tied to Tatiana, another vampire. Vasilije and Tatiana already have a rocky history and this incident is the breaking point. Tatiana vows revenge and things go downhill from there.

Sasa is an empath living in New Orleans. She is indebted to a voodoo priestess who provids potions to her sick mother. So when Tatiana comes to the priestess for help with her revenge plot, Sasa has no choice but to cooperate. Tatiana killed one of Vasilije's vampire children. And Sasa is supposed to spy on Vasilije as he works to solve the mystery of the vamp's death. No one expects the instant attraction that flares between Vasilije and Sasa, but it is undeniable and scorching hot. Once Sasa starts falling for Vasilije, her loyalties become even more divided. And she must wrestle with her growing emotions, while knowing her mother's fate hangs in the balance.

I really enjoyed the story. The sex is really, really good. Super good. The characters are rich and well crafted. The world building is clear and easy to understand. Oh, and did I mention the sex? Rrraw!

But the ending really kind of threw me. Just when everything seemed to come together, the book took an abrupt turn that I didn't entirely understand. And the Epilogue did not fit whatsoever. I understand it was designed to set up future books in the series (which I would totally read) --but it stuck out like a sore thumb. The tone was a departure from the rest of the book and it felt like an afterthought that came completely out of left field.

But if you put the last 16 pages aside, I liked it quite a bit. This was my first Gabrielle Bissett book, but if this one is any indication, clearly I've been missing out. A little more than 4 stars.

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Jul 27, 2012 Mari rated it 3 of 5 stars

This was my first book by Gabrielle Bisset and the first book in the series Sons of Navarus. One of the problems I had with this book is the weak love story. There was no relationship building. Sasa was nothing to Vasilije, just something to ease his pain over losing one of his vampires, Teagan. Sasa, in the meantime, who has made a deal with the devil, Tatiana, to exact revenge on Vasilije for reasons I won't go into here. Suffice it to say, Vasilije discovers Sasa's lies and betrayal and forgi...more

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Aug 28, 2012 Anna rated it 3 of 5 stars

I thought i would like this a bit more, i actually liked the prequel, Vampire Dreams better. I was so excited to start this because Vasilije was such a dark and exciting character in Vampire Dreams that i couldn't wait to start his story. It fell flat for me, there was a lot of sex in it but i found myself skipping the pages. The only good thing was the epilogue where the" Sons of Navarus" are introduced which reminded me a lot of the BDB.
I'm debating whether to read Declan's or Saint as he is c...more

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Jan 15, 2013 Gayle rated it 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing series. This is the first book of 8 in a continuing series. I highly recommend this series to everyone.

This kept my interest from beginning to end. Hot Alpha Vamps that are loving and protective of their mates while fighting off the ones that threaten all of the "Sons" existence. The story will leave you breathless and panting for more. Cannot wait for the next in this series!!

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Dec 23, 2011 Ronda Tutt rated it 5 of 5 stars

Exciting and Hypnotizing!

Wow what a great story filled with excitement at every turn of the page. A story filled with the drama within a vampire world between America ways and England’s old world ways. Usually we read about the hunt between human and vampire but not in this twist of a story. Here we have vampires hunting and killing their own kind for power, revenge, hate, jealousy, and for love.

I was totally glued to the story, the characters are well connected, and you can literally feel thei...more

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Feb 29, 2012 MoonGlitter rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Blood avenged is not just another vampire novel! I read a LOT of paranormal romance books and this is on my list to read again. I was completely taken in from the start!

Vasilije is a 400 year old vampire who's sire was killed in an act of vengeance and jealousy. With his sire gone, he has nobody to answer to. He has lived for centuries doing what he pleases. He has sired many of his own vampires in that time, so when he turned another young man, it was really no different then any other time. Th...more

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Aug 04, 2012 Pam rated it 4 of 5 stars

Visilije is a very old, powerful, and controlling vampire. To say that he was good looking would be putting it mildly. He was hot and women were always ready to be used by him. Sasa Lambert was destined to take care of her ailing mother after her father had left them 5 years prior. In order to help alleviate her mother's pain, Sasa worked for a voodoo priestess, Quiterie. Sasa was empathic and the priestess used her powers to further her shop and magic by having Sasa read her customers emotions....more

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Dec 15, 2011 Nookmom (Courtney) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This was my first novel by this author and I will definitely be reading more by her. Vasilijie is everything I look for in a vampire. He makes no excuses for his behavior. He is what he is and enjoys every minute of it. This story is fast paced and doesn't waste any time with extra "fluff". Sasa was put in a terrible situation when all she wanted to do was save her mom. She's pulled into Tatiana's plot for revenge without knowing the true implications. The author wastes no time jumping right in...more

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Dec 21, 2012 Natalie Gibson rated it 3 of 5 stars

Vasilije is a middle aged vampire (500 years). His sire is dead, thereby releasing him to sire any and all vampires he wants. He does this often and is known to be a loving maker seeing to the needs of his 'children'. He can feel each and every one's location around the globe. If he wants them near, they come. If he wants solitude they leave. He is the boss and he loves every second of it.
Sasa is a good girl who loves her dying mother. She also happens to be an empath who gets in too deep with a...more Vasilije is a middle aged vampire (500 years). His sire is dead, thereby releasing him to sire any and all vampires he wants. He does this often and is known to be a loving maker seeing to the needs of his 'children'. He can feel each and every one's location around the globe. If he wants them near, they come. If he wants solitude they leave. He is the boss and he loves every second of it.
Sasa is a good girl who loves her dying mother. She also happens to be an empath who gets in too deep with a voodoo priestess. Using her powers in exchange for treatments for her mother, puts her neck deep in the vampire world. She finds herself between a rock and a hard place when the woman she's sworn to help, who she owes, sends her to spy on Vasilije, a man who she instantly feels a connection. She witnesses the staking of one of Vasilije's children and is forced to lie about it. She is in so deep and soon even she doesn't know what side she's on.

In my mind, there is no better setting than New Orleans for a vampire story. It is so dirty and gritty and old world. If vampires were to exist there would be tons in NOLA. If you like erotic vampire romance then you will enjoy this one. There is plenty of blood drinking and a dominant god like beautiful male to make you daydream about getting bitten, and being possessed by an all consuming need for another. The pace of the book was pretty good. The beginning scene was wonderful and I loved seeing Vasilije on the hunt in the modern world. Everyone could be his if he wanted; no one was off limits or out of his league. The sex was off the charts hot from the very first scene where he and his new vampire share a human woman. It was well written and thoroughly erotic. In my opinion the chemistry between Sasa and Vasilije was good enough to make me overlook the negatives I found.

My real complaint is that the ending was anticlimactic. The two vampires are almost equivalent ages with matching passions and the whole book builds up to this big standoff that is over in a few short pages. I wanted a fight, a struggle, a battle. Instead there was just some monologuing and rehashing of grievances and then stab to the old heart box and it's over. Then, there is a last chapter that feels tacked on where we find out that Vasilije is a member of the Sons of Navarus and they are feuding with another ruling group of vamps. It really felt like it came out of nowhere. I can see why the author added it. It is a set up for the series. It would have been better if there had been a hint of this undercurrent throughout the story.

I am willing to forgive those few things as snags in the first book of a series. I had high hopes for the next one and, as I have already finished Blood Betrayed I can tell you, they were exceeded. (less)

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May 11, 2013 Amy Pro rated it 4 of 5 stars

Holy Cow!! Vasilije is the epitome of HOT vampire! He does what he wants, when he wants and however he wants. Sasa, well she just happened to be in the right place at the wrong time and got pulled into a scheme that put her right in the path and eye of Vasilije after one of the vampires he's sired is killed. There is no denying the sparks between them and wow, let me just say, Gabrielle writes one hell of an intimate scene! You definitely want to not read this in public! I was definitely shocked...more

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Sep 07, 2012 Lori rated it 5 of 5 stars

WOW!!! After reading this book that's the only word I can come up with. ;)

This book was great and I absolutely LOVE Vasilije!! He is hot, sexy, and everything a woman hopes for in a vampire. The story and world that Gabrielle creates in this book is one that I deeply enjoyed. It is great to find a series where the vampires are strong, sexy, dark, powerful, erotic, and preferably don't sparkle. ;)

I am so excited for the next book in the series "Blood Betrayed", and I've already purchased it. I...more

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Sep 01, 2012 Dora-lee rated it 5 of 5 stars

Wow , can we say HOT HOT HOT . From the first page to the last I was taken on a journey that made me gasp , hold my breath , wish for a cold shower , so many emotions I would be writing a book myself if I only knew how . Come with me and meet and fall in love (lust) with Vasilije a vampire made in the 1600's who meets and is captivated by our gorgeous Sasa who is more then the eye can see . You will be enchanted . I promise you will NOT be disappointed so come and experience for yourself the beg...more

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Aug 14, 2012 Ericka Spivey rated it 5 of 5 stars

This was the first in the series "The Sons of Navarus". Just a warning if you don't like awesome, hot and steamy scenes, this is not for you. But if you love that, I highly recommend Blood Avenged. My interest was held throughout the entire book and left me wanting lots more. Vasilije is a strong, dominant and arrogant vampire. His story is fast paced and hardly slows down. There are twists and turns that you will never expect. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. Blood Avenged was a g...more

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