Violet Midnight (Violet Night, #1)

Nov 15, 2012 Victoria Smith rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: new-adult, paranormal, romance, vampires, new-adult-challenge, arc

A kickass heroine and a swoonworthy hero fighting evil Vamps on their college campus...who could ask for more? :D Finished this in 24 hours and just couldn't put it down. The juxtaposition between paranormal elements and the normal college experience I had never seen done like this before and Lynn Rush does it so well. Such a breath of fresh air to the new adult category. Move over contemporary because speculative new adult fiction is here to stay! And good lord the steamy steam between Emma and...more

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Sep 12, 2012 Katrina rated it 5 of 5 stars

From the start this story catches you in its thrall, raising your blood flow – your heart rate and your blood pressure with the kick arse action scenes written. It will have you on the edge of your seat gazing into the pages at a vampire – hunter story that is of course is very unique. A romance - paranormal genre with the new adult concept blended throughout, this story is certainly a great start to an engaging new series.

I must say that personally I enjoy a kick ass heroine; Emma is strong,...more From the start this story catches you in its thrall, raising your blood flow – your heart rate and your blood pressure with the kick arse action scenes written. It will have you on the edge of your seat gazing into the pages at a vampire – hunter story that is of course is very unique. A romance - paranormal genre with the new adult concept blended throughout, this story is certainly a great start to an engaging new series.

I must say that personally I enjoy a kick ass heroine; Emma is strong, and not demanding. Caring and selfless , and determined to find her way in the new world of vampires that she has discovered. Her abilities gifted to her give her strength within herself, and a way to deal with the loss of loved ones.

The supporting characters were equally well written, living in the world amongst the dead unbeknown to what really goes bump in the night. Lynn Rush’s storyline was great and certainly lays down a strong foundation for future stories; however from the ending of this you have to wander what adventure she will take us on next. I certainly can’t wait!

I read this in almost one sitting; I was hooked within the first pages till I had turned the last page. Lynn Rush always captivates me with her writing, her stories are always unique, well detailed and easily envisaged and I immensely enjoy the characters that she scripts.
I was able to connect with the characters and submerge myself within the story, something that for me is important when reading.

Moments where you will be gasping for air with Emma and other moments you will be thinking OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NOT...... (( grins )) you must read it to find out !

Jake and Emma’s romance is sizzling - I really enjoyed the new adult concept and I can’t wait to see what these vampire hunters get up to in the next instalment. ** I personally would love Jake as my personal light bulb ** grins... His character was certainly put forth well with strength and determination of a Hunter. All the unique characteristics that Lynn has put forth with her Hunters were certainly riveting and refreshing. Something I can always expect from this author!

A fantastic start to a new series – Violet Midnight is such an appropriate title and the cover is just stunning!
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Oct 15, 2012 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle, review-on-blog

Violet Midnight is the start to a really cool new series. I was a huge fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in high school so as soon as the book jumps right into a scene where the main character calls a cross bow out of thin air and kills a vampire, I knew I would like this book.

Emma is freakin' awesome. She is a hunter, although since she is one of a kind I don't really know how everyone knows to call her the hunter, but the name isn't really too important. What is important is that she kicks butt...more

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Nov 17, 2012 Shieka( Doctor's Notes) rated it 4 of 5 stars

I read the summary on this book and just knew I had to read it as it sounded so amazing. I have to say I was not disappointed. This books jumps you right into the action and it was a promising start to what will be a great series. We start off by meeting Emma who we quickly learn is a Hunter as the book starts us off with her fighting some vampires. I have to say that I loved the concept of Emma being a Hunter. It made her so strong and fierce and she was unstoppable. She was such a powerhouse a...more I read the summary on this book and just knew I had to read it as it sounded so amazing. I have to say I was not disappointed. This books jumps you right into the action and it was a promising start to what will be a great series. We start off by meeting Emma who we quickly learn is a Hunter as the book starts us off with her fighting some vampires. I have to say that I loved the concept of Emma being a Hunter. It made her so strong and fierce and she was unstoppable. She was such a powerhouse and I loved that about her. The author did an awesome job of creating her as such a complex strong character that was also a little vulnerable as we learn throughout the book. Emma has such a cool best friend in Ava. Ava was such a funny character and such a great friend to Emma. I hated that Emma couldn't tell her who she really was.

Emma eventually meets Jake at a party and that's when her life takes a turn. I loved Jake. He was so cool and just what Emma needed to open herself up and let someone into her life. I have to say the author knows how to create suspense because I found myself sucked into this book because I had to know what Jake was. The twist the author throws out didn't disappoint me either. I loved how she threw it but made the choice such a cool one. I loved that Jake and Emma were there for each other in every way and truly were an awesome couple.

The world building the author created was so cool too. The fact that all this was happening on a college campus was enough to always have Emma on high alert. The normal colleges experiences like parties and every day college life were something that Emma kind of had a back seat too because she was too busy hunting. I liked that the author still showed the college life though and chose it as a background for everything. I loved that once Emma meet Jake she tried to have a somewhat normal life though although I hated she didn't get to enjoy it as much as she would have liked.

Overall this book was cool read. The aspects of Hunters and these vampires was really cool.I feel like too often we see Vampires portrayed as nothing more than people following their blood lust. These vampires were more intelligent and more human like. Yes they wanted to take over but I could see their reasons why. The author did such a good job crafting them that she made me feel for them for a split second then I remembered that they were vampires and had to let that thought go. I highly recommend this one for a great vampire read and if you love for your heroines to be strong.

I received a copy of this book from Roxanne at Bewitching Book Tours for review but this in no way infulenced my review.(less)

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Feb 10, 2013 preppea rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: trr-review, paranormal, romance, new-adult, vampires, zz-reviewed

When Jake and Emma meet at a college frat party, they are instantly drawn to each other and quickly realize they have a lot more than their attraction for each other in common. Two years ago they both woke up on opposite side of the country with weird tattoos on their wrists and no memory of how they got there. While Emma quickly found Gabriel, a man open to fate and willing to help her research her tattoo and the meaning behind it, Jake moved from state to state, having much less luck in discov...more

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Sep 27, 2012 Pyxi rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-devour

I was lucky enough to receive an e-ARC of Violet Midnight by Lynn Rush and it was everything I hope it would be!

Emma Martin is doing the best she can but sometimes it's hard. Trying to balance college and killing the undead is beyond tiring. Good thing, she didn’t sleep anymore. Not ever since her strange glowing tattoo appeared and marked her a Hunter. Now she has no need for food or sleep and with a personal vendetta against the filthy bloodsuckers, she only lives for ridding the world of all...more I was lucky enough to receive an e-ARC of Violet Midnight by Lynn Rush and it was everything I hope it would be!

Emma Martin is doing the best she can but sometimes it's hard. Trying to balance college and killing the undead is beyond tiring. Good thing, she didn’t sleep anymore. Not ever since her strange glowing tattoo appeared and marked her a Hunter. Now she has no need for food or sleep and with a personal vendetta against the filthy bloodsuckers, she only lives for ridding the world of all of them. That was until one boy stumbled into her chaotic life.

Jake Cunningham knows he is different from other 24 years but he just wants to try to survive college life. A change in his appetite and sleep patterns was the first tip off something was wrong but pretty soon the need for both vanished completely and he never understood why. And if that wasn’t weird enough, the fact his skin was impermeable was a total sign something big was in the works for him.

Out with his friends one night, he stumbled across the loveliest of girls with bright violet eyes and strawberry scented skin. She was perfect and something in him hummed with awareness of their connection. She was meant for him. But before he could approach her, she was gone.
When the sound of fighting brought him around to the back of the house, what he saw was unbelievable. This tiny female was holding her own against these creatures that looked almost human but bared fangs like animals! After that night, nothing would ever be the same again for either of them.

I adore a kick-butt heroine and Emma rocks the slayer role like a pro! She is witty, caring and one hell of a firecracker. She is the perfect ying to Jake’s yang. Lynn Rush couldn’t have made more real characters if she tried. Violet Midnight is a fast paced, adrenaline pumping tale with just the right amount of romance; it’s the perfect story.
I love her unique twist on evil vampires and as much as I love my sexy vampires, this twist is refreshing. My only problem with the book is that I have to wait forever for the next one!
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Nov 21, 2012 Urban Fantasy Reviews rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I'm a little biased, because I already liked Lynn Rush's writing long before I picked up this book. I'm not sure how she does it, but there is never really a point in any of her books I've read where the story lags. The pace is always right on point and they suck you in to the point where you want to read the book in one sitting, and then get made you don't have the next book in the series in front of you to read.
This b...more To read this review and others like it check out my blog, www.ufreviews.com

I'm a little biased, because I already liked Lynn Rush's writing long before I picked up this book. I'm not sure how she does it, but there is never really a point in any of her books I've read where the story lags. The pace is always right on point and they suck you in to the point where you want to read the book in one sitting, and then get made you don't have the next book in the series in front of you to read.
This book is no different. Once again, the pacing is really great. It felt like every scene in the book, every POV, was necessary and compelled the story forward. It was really easy to take a liking to Emma. I really like strong women who are protective of those around her but don't let men control them. In fact if anything Emma is the last person on earth who would let a man control her.
I do have to admit I did take a bit longer to like Jake, and it wasn't really anything against him, he's a good guy, it just took me longer in the book to really identify with him and start pulling for him as a character. I think maybe part of it was how strong his instant connection to Emma was, but when you get further along in the book everything starts to click and make sense.
But back to Emma and her amazing kick-butt attitude. Like I said I love when the chick is the one kicking butt and taking names. And what I really loved about Emma is that she was actually the one training and pushing Jake to be a better Hunter. Another thing I really liked about Emma is that no matter what she was true to herself and her beliefs. She has a great head on her shoulders.
I like Ava, Emma's roommate, and there were a couple of other good secondary characters along the way. But I really liked Ava the most, I can totally see how she and Emma are such good friends. And I really hope she continues to play a role in the coming books for this series.
I don't want to be too spoilery so I don't want to talk to much about the bad guys, but I am guessing if you read the synopsis you know they are Vamps. And of course the big bads in the book aren't going to be your everyday Vamp, oh no, they pack a bit of a punch, and they have quite the history behind them. Although by the end of the book you (as well as Emma and Jake) get the feeling that there is something more going on behind the scenes that they just don't know about yet.
For some readers, I know you are a bit vampired out. I get it. I myself have suffered from vampire fatigue syndrome. But I do love a good vampire book, and what makes a good vampire book is when the author takes the run of the mill vampire lore and makes it into something unique, just for their books. And I felt like Lynn did a good job with this. From mysterious mystical tattoo, to prophecies, to their various strengths and weakness, it all makes for a good book; not to mention Emma isn't a Vamp she's a Hunter who is going to take down every Vamp she finds. I get the feeling there aren't going to be any warm and fluffy "misunderstood" vampires in this series.
Long story short, I think this a great read. For anyone who likes Urban Fantasy, this is a great and fast paced book load with action. For anyone who is a big fan of Paranormal Romance, to say the chemistry between Emma and Jake is hot would be a gross understatement. So if you are looking for a book or a new author to try out, I seriously recommend this one and anything written by Lynn Rush! (less)

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Oct 22, 2012 Louann Carroll rated it 5 of 5 stars

After a car accident,in which Emma loses her parents, she wakes to a tattoo on her wrist that glows whenever she's near a vampire. Her eyes change from brown to violet, her skin is unable to be pierced, and she can 'call' objects from her car and they appear in her hands.Not only that, but she doesn't sleep, eat, or drink, and her body temperature falls to an uncomfortable degree.

For two years she's struggled to keep her identity as a vampire hunter secret, a lonely venture that is not conducive...more

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Sep 20, 2012 Katie O'sullivan rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: new-adult

Lynn Rush has a new series about young vampire hunters that grabs your attention from the opening scene and refuses to let go. The action scenes are intense, the heroine is strong and capable, the romance scenes sizzle and none of the vampires sparkle.

This "new adult" book is set on a college campus, but the main characters are all over 21. Vampire Hunter Emma Martin lost her parents in a car crash that left her "marked" with a mysterious tattoo that glows whenever there are vampires (she calls...more

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Oct 24, 2012 Tara Fuller rated it 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Buffy watch out because Emma’s in town. Violet Midnight was compelling and action packed show stopper. From the very first chapter we are thrust into Emma’s world as a vampire hunter and soon after introduced to Jake who is a little newer to the hunting game than she is. I adored both of these characters. Emma is a kick butt heroine and Jake is nothing short of adorable and sexy. We get to see the story through both of their eyes and the chemistry between them sizzles. Something else I love...more

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Oct 16, 2012 Marissa rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a very creative New Adult Novel! The story was quite suspenseful and just really intriguing! Emma is in College in Arizona, and for the past two years, she has been a hunter. In the first chapter, you imagine her in action, and that kiss ass scene, and pretty much a lot of others like it would be pretty cool to see on screen, just mentioning :) But anyway, after a car crash that killed her parents, Emma experiences a new self, one that is super strong, but cannot eat/drink, and sleep, b...more This was a very creative New Adult Novel! The story was quite suspenseful and just really intriguing! Emma is in College in Arizona, and for the past two years, she has been a hunter. In the first chapter, you imagine her in action, and that kiss ass scene, and pretty much a lot of others like it would be pretty cool to see on screen, just mentioning :) But anyway, after a car crash that killed her parents, Emma experiences a new self, one that is super strong, but cannot eat/drink, and sleep, but she can kick butt! But, how did she learn to grasp her role as a hunter? Well, while she was in the hospital, from that crash, she received help from a new helpful friend, Gabriel, that she might have fell in love with, but after losing him more than a year ago, Emma has learned to keep the people she deeply cares about, safe from the Vamps she has to deal with, and when she and her roommate are at a lively College party, the Vamps are near, and due to the glow tattoo on her wrist, that gives her indication that Vamps are nearby, Emma again kills them off, but unfortunately one almost kills her, but is thankfully saved by...Jake, another student, that had laid eyes on her during the party, until she mysteriously disappeared and after witnessing something that he definitely has questions about, he saves Emma from almost drowning in a pool.

Now, to Jake, who sounds mega cute :) At this party, Emma, immediately catches his eye, and after saving her life, they share a magnetic kiss, and it's just so sensual and sweet, and these two just know, that they need to be with one another, because they instantly feel some sort of connection, but Jake has questions, and they really have to do with Emma and the scene he witnessed; why would he not ask right? As Emma explains what she is, he has more questions and coincidences to share, because...well let me just say, it's something interesting, because Jake is different like Emma, but...yes there is a but. There is a definite twist to this story that can threaten Jack and Emma's new relationship, and the people they care about, so you just gotta read what happens here; it's just purely wonderful!

What I really liked, were the Emma and Jake's flashbacks, because for me, that helped me develop and understand their characters more. The story itself, hunters, and vampires was really cool, and there are definitely some surprises here and there! The romance was beautifully written out, and you can really feel how Emma and Jake feel for one another and there are some swooning like scenes here and there, so look out for them! I absolutely loved how this story ended, but now I'm craving for the next one in this series, so I definitely look forward to that! :) (less)

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Oct 15, 2012 Tana rated it 4 of 5 stars

Violet Midnight by Lynn Rush

Violet Midnight is the beginning of new series that I am looking forward to reading; I found I quite enjoyed Lynn Rush’s writing. The plot, characters, and over all flow of the story was written extremely well, I found myself wrapped up in the novel and read it in one afternoon. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series.

So we meet Emma who is attending college by day and fighting vampires by night. She likes to keep a low profile at school and only hanging ou...more Violet Midnight by Lynn Rush

Violet Midnight is the beginning of new series that I am looking forward to reading; I found I quite enjoyed Lynn Rush’s writing. The plot, characters, and over all flow of the story was written extremely well, I found myself wrapped up in the novel and read it in one afternoon. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series.

So we meet Emma who is attending college by day and fighting vampires by night. She likes to keep a low profile at school and only hanging out with a few friends. This story has a different twist on how Emma hunts vampires; she gets a warning sign from her tattoo on her arm. When the vampires are around Emma’s tattoo’s lights up and she heads off to protect her college campus. Things are changing and Emma is wondering why all the sudden it seems like the vampires are attacking in clusters, with no one to ask and no one to talk too Emma realizes she may have to be a bit more careful. There is a lot more to the story the author shares with the reader how Emma became a hunter and some of her past experiences and you understand why Emma keeps to herself, but being alone is hard on her.

During a house party Emma meets a handsome young man name Jake and there is an instant attraction. Jake watches Emma and happens to see her fighting with three large men, Jake ends up saving Emma from drowning in the pool. Jake doesn’t know all that is going on but he does know that Emma and he may have a few things in common.

As Jake and Emma get to know each other you can feel a great romance starting to blossom, but of course nothing goes that smoothly. Jake’s tattoos are a bit different and he learns there may be darkness around his. Jake and Emma will have to learn to trust each other and have faith in their feelings. When Jake’s parent’s shows up things begin to change and Emma knows she cannot lose him.

Violet Midnight was a fun read, Emma is protective of her roommate, scared of loving and losing people close to her, she is smart independent and one tough woman. I have rated Violet Midnight a 4 star rating and would recommend anyone who loves to read about vampires and vampire hunters this is great novel and series to read.
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Oct 13, 2012 Mandy Sickle rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks, fantasy, first-in-series, love-the-cover, paranormal-fantasy, paranormal-romance, vampires, 2012, read2review, reading-diaries-reviews

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I received Violet Midnight in return for a honest review as part of the Violet Midnight Tour at Bewitching Book Tours. Emma Martin's life changed forever the night she lost her parents, she was welcomed into a new world she didn't know existed. Hey eyes went from brown to Violet, she has a tattoo on her wrist that glows when a vampire is near, her skin in tough unable to be pierced, and she can call objects from her car truck. She has no idea how or why her, but with help from another hun...more Review

I received Violet Midnight in return for a honest review as part of the Violet Midnight Tour at Bewitching Book Tours. Emma Martin's life changed forever the night she lost her parents, she was welcomed into a new world she didn't know existed. Hey eyes went from brown to Violet, she has a tattoo on her wrist that glows when a vampire is near, her skin in tough unable to be pierced, and she can call objects from her car truck. She has no idea how or why her, but with help from another hunter she knows what she has to do. For the last two year she's been hunting vampires and attempting to lead a normal college girl life with her best friend Ava who doesn't know about Emma's abilities.

After three months of no vampire activities on campus they are back and Emma once again has to start fighting against the vampires, but this time she's not alone. She meets Jack Cunningham a college guy who also has a similar tattoo, but with black eyes. The pair instantly connect and Emma starts to teach Jack about being a hunter since he has not training or knowledge of vampires. The pair set out to research from the journals that Emma has from the hunter who trained her. Suddenly strangers show up confronting Jack about his past, causing him to push Emma away for fear of hurting her.

I loved Violet Midnight, it's a unique twist on vampires which I found refreshing. I really liked Emma as a character, she's a kick ass heroine but strikes me as the girl next door, who cares a lot about her friends. She reminds me a lot of a new modern day Buffy the vampire slayer but maybe that's because I was a fan as a teen. I was on the fence about Jack at first because I wasn't sure but in the end I love the chemistry and relationship that the two share together it's so sweet. I read Violet Midnight in one reading session it sucked me in and I didn't put it down till I was at the last page, it's packed full of entertainment. I look forward to reading the next one in the series because I loved the first one.

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Oct 10, 2012 Alicia rated it 3 of 5 stars

Violet Midnight was a quick and fun read. It kind of took me back to my childhood days of watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer. You have this kick ass girl dusting vamps with little effort and a handsome college boy just trying to figure everything out.

Emma is a hunter who has lost everyone she has ever loved with the exception of her best friend. She has all these awesome powers but no idea how she got them. She simply woke up two years ago with a tattoo that glows when vamps are near and all the...more

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Mar 28, 2013 Tawney rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

Violet Midnight had me on the first page. I love kickass heroines who fight vampires. I refused to put this down because I wanted to know what happened to Emma and Jake. There was a connection between them and you cant help but sizzle with Jake. I love that Emma and Jake have tattoos that glow.

It is set in college with Emma, who lost her parents in a crash. This is where the tattoo appeared, which glows when vampires are around. How cool is that?! But Jake’s marks are different and soon they di...more

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Oct 16, 2012 Kristi (Books and Needlepoint) rated it 4 of 5 stars

I liked the way that this book started out showing us immediately what Emma was capable of doing. It also showed her loyalty to her friends and her willingness to take on the role that has been thrust upon her. Unfortunately, this role has also kept her pretty isolated and not willing to let anyone in completely.

Then she meets Jake. She is immediately drawn to him and they soon discover that they share some similarities in what they have been going through the past two years. Together they sta...more

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Sep 24, 2012 Teresa Lloyd marked it as to-read

A very good book, has a great story line, mystery, will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing what is going to happen next. I would call this a mystery paranormal, action paranormal. As far as being an adult book, I would say more of a young adult. But a very good read!!!
Happy reading and writing*
Teresa

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Oct 04, 2012 Dolce Amore rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, loved-it, tour

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Apr 05, 2013 Diana (Offbeat Vagabond) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: angels, fantasy, favorites, great-heroines, kickass, magic, new-adult, paranormal-romance, urban-fantasy, vampires

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Violet Midnight follows a young woman named Emma. She has been chosen to be a Hunter. She hunts and destroys vampires. She is the only one of her kind, so she tries her best to make sure no one knows of her special powers and the things that go bump in the night. One day she while being forced to go on a party with her best friend Ava, she meets a guy named Jake. Emma does her best to avoid...more Original review here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2013/04/bewitching-book-tours-presents-indie.html

Violet Midnight follows a young woman named Emma. She has been chosen to be a Hunter. She hunts and destroys vampires. She is the only one of her kind, so she tries her best to make sure no one knows of her special powers and the things that go bump in the night. One day she while being forced to go on a party with her best friend Ava, she meets a guy named Jake. Emma does her best to avoid guys due to her past, but there I something about him. They soon find out that they are more alike than they think. Jake is also a Hunter, but his mark is much different from hers. They know they are destined for each other though. But their destiny may not be as romantic as they initially thought.

This book was awesome!!! I read it in a day. Rush definitely has herself a new fan. I loved this. Emma is my kind of heroine. She was so cool and such a badass. But I also loved her vulnerabilities and all she does to take care of those around her. I loved her friendship with her best friend Ava. They were so different, but they worked well together. I did have a little issue with this though. Since they were such best friends, I didn’t understand why Emma wouldn’t tell Ava about what she is and what she does. Ava would find out and Emma would constantly wipe her mind of the events. She never gives her chance to adjust to it. She didn’t run out screaming and saying you are nuts or anything. Give her chance. She does ask whether too many mind wipes would damage her. Stop doing it so you won’t have to find out woman!

I loved Jake in this book as well. I really enjoyed that we got the chance to see things from his perspective as well. He knows that his mark means chaos, but he knows he must be like Emma. She has a mark too on her wrist that is the source of her power and lets her know that vampires are near. But his mark doesn’t work like hers and it seems to cause lapses in his memory. I was scared to find out what it meant exactly. But man, it is a big one. I was screaming at the book at this point. Oh Rush, you killed me. So unfair! We also some other characters specifically Dylan and Cynthia. I liked them, but I couldn't shake the feeling something was up with them. They really loved each other, but it seemed they were connected by something else. This was interesting for sure.

The story flowed very well. From the get go, I was engulfed in it from the very beginning. I was so curious about the characters and what they will discover about each other. They know that Jake's mark is different and they were destined somehow to find each other. But the unraveling was crazy. Like I said, unfair. I loved the development between Emma and Jake. They were smoldering together from the very beginning. I loved how much they helped each other especially when everything hits the fan. And boy does it hit the fan.

Definitely read this book. It is an addictive read to say the least. The characters are worth rooting for especially Jake given his issue. Emma and Jake are to die for. You will breeze through this. It is fast paced and full of lots of action and romance. If you are like me and you were addicted to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this read will be right up your alley. Rush really knows how to grab your attention and not let go. This is an incredible start to a trilogy. I am itching for Violet Dawn (book 2). Add this to your wishlist now. (less)

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Jan 30, 2013 Shera (Book Whispers) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya-paranormal-uf, new-adult, ebook-p, arc-review-requests, vampire

Right off the bat I was put off. A vampire with a mark that starts to glow when vampires are near? Sorry, but that’s just stupid. First off all the hunter has to cover up the mark so no one notices, which begs to question why the glow. Secondly if the hunter forgets about it then they’re just glowing out there like good vampire bait. Then the magic weapons pulled out of thin air happened and I was all in! Yes, girl and their toys.

Emma is a college student by day and a vampire hunter by night. Sh...more

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Apr 01, 2013 Jaime Arkin rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: new-adult, paranormal, romance, ebook-format, have-this, just-graduated-ya, narc13, vampires, ya, read-in-2013

Violet Midnight is book one in the Violet Night series from Lynn Rush. This was my first foray into Rush's writing and I wasn't disappointed.

Emma Martin finds it a bit hard to blend in with her fellow students on campus these days. She's got a glowing tattoo and unimaginable powers and... well, she hunts vampires. Think Buffy with violet eyes and a tattoo that tells her when one is near.

When she's discovered by the handsome Jake Cunningham they have an instant connection and he divulges some in...more

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Jan 26, 2013 Donna rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-books-read, 2012-ebooks-read, 2012-new-authors

Fantastic start to a new series. I was hooked from the beginning. The story is full of great characters, believable settings and plenty of action with a touch of romance.

Emma is not your typical college student. After a terrible accident she wakes up with a mysterious tattoo that glows whenever a vampire is near. She also has new abilities that help her not only fight but kill the vampires she runs across.

Jake is new in town and at the school. And he also has a mysterious tattoo that appeared 2...more

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Oct 15, 2012 Tia rated it 3 of 5 stars

Some of the things in the novel didn't make sense. Like Greg and Cynthia and then his parents saying they couldn't find him, etc. I don't wanna type out the whole book, that part just confused me and wasn't clear. If Cynthia and Greg found him, then therefore his parents found him before he transferred, well.. you get the picture. It was good to read and kept me entertained but I've read better. I don't like the cover art either, the girl on the front looks like a pale ass ugly zombie with purpl...more

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Oct 12, 2012 Tammy rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review originally appeared on Books, Bones & Buffy.

It’s not hard to imagine Buffy the Vampire Slayer while reading this inventive vampire tale. The girl on the cover even sort of looks like Buffy. But Emma, the vampire slayer in Violet Midnight, has skills that would put Buffy to shame. Known as a Hunter, Emma has been hunting and killing “Vamps” (as she refers to them) for the past two years, since she woke up from an accident with a tattoo on her wrist that glows whenever the creature...more This review originally appeared on Books, Bones & Buffy.

It’s not hard to imagine Buffy the Vampire Slayer while reading this inventive vampire tale. The girl on the cover even sort of looks like Buffy. But Emma, the vampire slayer in Violet Midnight, has skills that would put Buffy to shame. Known as a Hunter, Emma has been hunting and killing “Vamps” (as she refers to them) for the past two years, since she woke up from an accident with a tattoo on her wrist that glows whenever the creatures are near. Her most impressive talent is being able to “call” her weapons to her and have them magically appear in her hand at exactly the right moment, and then send them home when she’s finished slaying. But she’s also burdened with some physical characteristics that are a bit unusual. She never eats or sleeps, and her body temperature is a constantly chilly 74.7 degrees. Oh, and did I mention that she has violet eyes? For the past two years she’s been trying to keep her extra-curricular activities a secret from her best friend Ava, but is forced to perform “mind wipes” on occasion when Ava gets in the way of her hunting activities.

Jake is a college student working on his master’s degree when he meets Emma at a party, and the attraction between them is immediate. When Emma is forced outside to hunt down some Vamps, Jake follows her, and inadvertently gets caught up in the action. After the Vamps are dead, Jake asks Emma about her tattoo, then shows her his ink, an intricate design that covers his shoulder, a tattoo he also woke up with two years earlier. This shared history fuels their attraction, and before you know it, the two are locking lips and working to solve the mystery of Jake’s tattoo and the strange physical changes that he is experiencing. When Emma uncovers a prophecy that says a powerful family of vampires is about to threaten the existence of humans everywhere, the two must make some hard choices in order to keep the evil at bay.

I had a blast reading Violet Midnight! Rush’s variations on vampire mythology were original and entertaining. Her Vamps are not of the sparkly and hunky variety. They are more like animals than humans, and Emma often describes them as “chomping” on their victims. Rush’s Vamps, like Joss Whedon’s, explode in a shower of dust when staked, but in this book, humans who have been bitten and drained also turn to dust when they die – white dust. And I have to admit I’m a sucker (no pun intended!) for stories with magical tattoos. Rush gives some intriguing back story to the tattoos that Emma and Jake sport, and she does a great job describing their intricate designs and meanings.

The characters were well-drawn, especially the females. Emma is indeed a kick-ass Hunter with enough determination to take down every Vamp in town and then some. I loved the dialog between Emma and Jake. They fall for each other pretty quickly, but the road to happiness is still rocky, and their banter was refreshingly funny but tender-hearted. One of my favorite characters, I have to admit, is unfortunately dead. We get to know Emma’s previous love, Gabriel, who was killed by a Vamp, when he appears in ghostly form whenever Emma needs advice. I’m hoping maybe the author will consider writing a prequel someday so we can get to know Gabriel better (hint hint!)

The only story element that didn’t sit quite right with me was the “insta-love” between Emma and Jake. There was very little simmer and burn up to the moment when they feel compelled to kiss for the first time, and I think the romance would have been more believable if their relationship had progressed more slowly. But since this is the first book in a trilogy, you know there is much more in store for these characters, and I look forward to seeing the direction they take in future stories. If you're looking for a romantic and action-packed story with more bad guys than you can hit with a crossbow, Violet Midnight will keep you up all night.

Many thanks to Lynn Rush for providing a review copy.(less)

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Oct 03, 2012 Amy Turner rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone!

Damn Lynn Rush for another amazing story! I have got to stop reading new series when they first come out, because I absolutely HATE waiting for the next book to come out to find out what happens next.

We are introduced to a new world of vampires and vampire hunters in Violet Midnight. Emma Martin is a strong young woman dealing with the normal college routine... well, normal except for the detecting and hunting vampires. Emma isn't quite the normal girl she pretends to be. She's strong, she fight...more

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Sep 26, 2012 Bella rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-for-review

Violet Midnight was fascinating and wow, thanks so much Lynn for sending me an ARC I am so glad I was able to get my hands and eyes on this one! Struggling with this tattoo on her wrist that glows every time vampires are near is making hard for Emma who is a vampire hunter to live a normal life. He mentor and her first love was killed leaving her to figure things out for her self and her BFF Ava can not know she is a hunter. But one night Emma meets a boy named Jake and she is not sure who is mi...more

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Oct 27, 2012 Ryan rated it 4 of 5 stars

Review to come.

But initial feelings after I read the book -

To begin with this book reminded me of Buffy the Vampire Slayer - i liked that idea, except the story got so wrapt up in Jake and Emma's romance then it became sort of a cliche story.. The book definitely dipped – there were times when it was like yes this is a good book – fantastic plot and all.. Then other times it was OMG Jake and Emma again (I'll be commenting again on that in my proper review ;) ).. There were definitely some clich...more

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Jan 18, 2013 ~Thena~ ♥Machar ♥ Spade ♥ Ethan ♥ Harry♥ rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-urban-fantasy, new-adult

This was a fast-paced, fun read. The action starts up as soon as you start reading, and doesn't stop until the end. I liked this, but didn't love it. I felt like everything happened too fast--so much so that it just didn't feel believable to me. And there was too much about omens and things being fated/meant to be. It was brought up so often it felt like the author was trying too hard to make me believe it.

Most of the characters felt very two dimensional. Ava is Emma's best friend and she is one...more

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Nov 02, 2012 Brittany rated it 4 of 5 stars

Man oh man! This book was ah-mazing! When approached to do a review for this event, I didn't know if I was going to be able to squeeze it into my schedule, but boy am I glad that I did! I read it in a couple of hours (I'm a fast reader) and seriously can't wait for the next one! The author has a way of writing that just draws you in and never lets you go. I love that the author didn't stick with your normal, everyday vampire for the characters in this book! The fast paced story will leave you wi...more

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May 15, 2013 Beverly rated it 3 of 5 stars

Read this book for a blog tour. Received the ebook at no charge in exchange for an honest review. Really enjoyed the story. The characters are well developed and the story line is nicely paced and keeps you reading. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

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