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Original Sin (Alexandra Jones #2)

by Samantha Towle (Goodreads Author)

4.31 of 5 stars 4.31 · rating details · 1,037 ratings · 96 reviews

Original Sin is book two in the Alexandra Jones series, the sequel to First Bitten.

Alex has run. Leaving everything she knows and loves … Nathan, behind. She’s a fugitive; hiding from the Original Vârcolacs who want to claim her for themselves.

Hiding in Italy, she has changed her identity and her appearance; working in a coffee shop in the quiet town of Sassano.

Then Zeff s...more

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Published May 23rd 2012 by CreateSpace (first published May 22nd 2012)

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Mar 09, 2013 AJ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-uf, romantic, series, steamy

Picking up 6 months after the devastating end of First Bitten, we find Alex on the run and hiding out in Italy. She is broken hearted, and missing Nathan terribly, but in order to keep him, and herself, safe, she keeps herself hidden, moving around every few months, trying to stay away from anything supernatural that could pinpoint her as a the only female Vârcolac (a vampire / werewolf hybrid) in existence.

While waitressing in a small-town Italian coffee shop she meets Zeff, who is gorgeous, s...more Picking up 6 months after the devastating end of First Bitten, we find Alex on the run and hiding out in Italy. She is broken hearted, and missing Nathan terribly, but in order to keep him, and herself, safe, she keeps herself hidden, moving around every few months, trying to stay away from anything supernatural that could pinpoint her as a the only female Vârcolac (a vampire / werewolf hybrid) in existence.

While waitressing in a small-town Italian coffee shop she meets Zeff, who is gorgeous, sophisticated, and charming. And in a creepy case of déjà vu, Zeff ends up saving her one night while she is attacked in the woods. Somehow Zeff knows what she is, and when he offers to help her and teach her how to defend herself, Alex agrees. As he helps her come to terms with what she is, and accept her new life, even though she still thinks of Nathan constantly, she does start to let him in.

I was so torn over Zeff. I really liked him… like really liked him. He is smart and funny, and the banter between him and Alex was gold! But, like Alex, I felt like I was being unfaithful to Nathan :\ There is a bit of mystery here though, and I did have some suspicions, and was convinced I knew what was going on, but I was wrong, and I have to say that I absolutely love how that storyline played out, and can't wait for more of Zeff! Bravo Ms Towle!

The story twists and turns all over the place, and I really don’t want to give anything away, but I will say that yes, Nathan is in this story (squeeeeeee!!!). (view spoiler)

I loved seeing a new side to Alex in this book. She is more confident, self assured, and comfortable with who she is, with a bit of a badass side to her now, and it’s awesome! She also knows what she wants, and she’s not afraid to grab it with both hands.

There is a bit of action towards the end, and I love the direction that the series is taking. I can’t wait to see where the next book goes.

4 stars. (less)

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Sep 18, 2012 Angie's Dreamy Reads rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

5 ZEFFERIFIC STARS

I think I should start this review by saying I am a COMPLETE fan-girl when it comes to Samantha Towle!! I mean the women is a genius. I LOVED the 1st book in this series First Bitten, it is one of my all time favorite books EVER! So I was dying to read this when it came out and was absolutely blown away by it.

It pick's up 6 month's after Alex has left Nathan in a hotel room (which was an epic way to leave us hanging in the last book....lol). She is on the run moving aroun...more

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Jun 10, 2012 Elle rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: mix-paranormal-romance, favorites

Samantha has really delivered on this book.
Def the best so far, and Zeff....well I kinda like him better than Nathan...just sayin.
Really looking forward to seeing what happens next. Great read!

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Jun 13, 2012 Sali rated it 5 of 5 stars

ok sooooo sorry i didnt put this review up sooner :)

this 2nd book in THE ALEXANDRA JONES SERIES is AWESOME !!!!

SAMANTHA TOWLE has added soooo many more elements to thins book that it had me hooked !!!
& omfg im soooooo excited for what is to come in the 3rd book that i can see it already in my head what we are in for !! eeeeekkkkk its going to be a RIPPA MATE !!! (lol sorry had to go all aussie on u there)

this book picks up 6mths after the end of the 1st story . I was nicely suprised to find...more

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Aug 15, 2012 Tracy rated it 5 of 5 stars

wow loved this book, could not put it down, i do hope there is another in the series

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Jan 22, 2013 Poppet rated it 5 of 5 stars

Wow, what a ride this novel is. Samantha Towle has a nasty knack of lulling you into a safe rhythm just to snatch it out from under you and drop you down unexpected holes into dark caves of danger and mystery. I bloody loved it!

Original Sin is fantastic! Seriously I just want to keep saying WOW. Alex has run, she's semi-comfy in her new role as fugitive from supernatural hunters, and we're right in Italy with her, enjoying the view, the tranquility of the small village she works in, and inhaling...more Wow, what a ride this novel is. Samantha Towle has a nasty knack of lulling you into a safe rhythm just to snatch it out from under you and drop you down unexpected holes into dark caves of danger and mystery. I bloody loved it!

Original Sin is fantastic! Seriously I just want to keep saying WOW. Alex has run, she's semi-comfy in her new role as fugitive from supernatural hunters, and we're right in Italy with her, enjoying the view, the tranquility of the small village she works in, and inhaling hearty coffee which warms the blood and falsely makes you feel safe.

A new man steps unexpectedly into her life, and he's solid, sturdy, reliable. You will like him, a lot. He kicks ass, teaches Alex to fight, and shoot, and hunt. And then bham, catastrophe falls out of nowhere just when you're gripping the pages so tight your Kindle screen cracks. From then on you're on a dramatic ride with Alex which is all hormones and adrenaline, excitement and delirious happiness.

You are in love, in lust, in denial, right along with Alex.

The ending is so dramatic and tense, the roles and lines defined, and all you will want to do is hug Nathan and never ever stop... but you have to. The bloody thing ends again, doesn't it? Grrrrrrr. I can't say why I can't get enough of the Alexander Jones series, but I never ever want it to end. I sure hope there will be more, because I don't know who I'm rooting for anymore. Samantha Towle help me, do it for me and write another book!

I am a die hard Nathan junkie, but Zeff is.... *mashes lips together*... he's freaking AWESOME!

Can we have more Miss? Please? Pretty please?

My heart feels ruptured after reading this. I'm not sure if I want to laugh or cry.

That's damn emotive writing and I think the tears are winning. Happy tears. Lordy! What a wild ride!

The fact that I'm pining that the end has rudely been thrust on me is proof enough. The way I'm feeling, the attachment to these characters, the complete immersion inside these pages, and the dire need to want to keep reading... five out of five stars.

What a read! Fantastic! (less)

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Sep 24, 2012 Marie DeLaRosa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed

Let me just say I am so glad I didn’t have to wait so long for Original Sin to release, next I want to say Thank you Samantha Towle for allowing me to review the second installment in the Alexandra Jones Series!

Original Sin takes place a few months after Alex leaves Nathan behind. She is still on the run and is constantly moving to avoid detection but while in Italy she is attacked by a vampire and is saved by Zeff, mysterious and handsome but is just a plain human who happens to be a vampire hu...more

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Sep 02, 2012 Ash rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 5-stars, adult, pnr

"Its funny how you just break down
Waiting on some sign
I pull up to the front of your driveway
With magic soaking my spine

Can you read my mind?"

-Read My Mind, The Killers

First: 5/5 Stars!

Second: Towle really knows how to write a book. I thought the first book in this series was good, but the second I read straight through until 5 AM this morning! Once I started I could not stop. Thank you long weekend, thank you! There was also a certain someone I was basically dying in anticipation waiting to app...more "Its funny how you just break down
Waiting on some sign
I pull up to the front of your driveway
With magic soaking my spine

Can you read my mind?"

-Read My Mind, The Killers

First: 5/5 Stars!

Second: Towle really knows how to write a book. I thought the first book in this series was good, but the second I read straight through until 5 AM this morning! Once I started I could not stop. Thank you long weekend, thank you! There was also a certain someone I was basically dying in anticipation waiting to appear. I think my thoughts were something like: Please find her, please find her... and then kick her in the arse!

Third: I don't know what it is, but there are so many books right now that just simply don't make sense. Well, with every book by Towle I know for fact I get true PEOPLE. The angst and relationships, the struggles, all of it has purpose and flows logically.

Fourth: Put Towle (and this really should be step one but I digress) on your instant buy list, because she just really is that good. Do not read this series out of order and make sure you have a good space of time to read both books back to back. The only dilemma is book three is yet to release....and well... I'm chomping at the bit for it!!! But either way, all of her books are just fantastic! I love finding great new authors.

Lastly: *SPOILERS* I have a few thoughts going into book three. As much as it pains me to say it, I think Alex does have real feelings for Zeff. He took her in, protected her, at a time she felt alone. All of that kindness and his charm had to have some effect on her. In fact, I think she loves him and its something she is going to have to admit to herself while also realizing that she will always be IN love with Nathan. And words cannot even begin to describe Nathan. Sigh, I'll admit I was backtracking kindle pages just to hear some of his words this time around. We finally get to see him be vocal about the depth of his feelings we knew were always there. Oh, and the bedroom scenes! Huzzah. Its the perfect amount to not distract from the story and also give you the fix you love. ;) So, what am I hoping for come book three? I want the HEA for Nathan and Alex. I want them on the farm, with a family of their own and a wedding! Haha, I feel much like a girl right now (which is okay since I am) but that is for sure what I would love the most! I expect a few speed bumps along the way, but I truly don't feel Zeff has any place longterm with Alex. I can't wait for November and *crosses fingers* those rings on the right hand to move over to the left! (A girl can hope, right?)(less)

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Aug 17, 2012 Douglas Meeks rated it 3 of 5 stars

Original Sin (The Alexandra Jones series #2)

Original Sin by Samantha Towle

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Let me say that I enjoyed book 1 First Bitten (The Alexandra Jones series) and it laid the groundwork for what I hope would be an amazing series. Unfortunately, the first 50% of Original Sin (The Alexandra Jones Series #2) was pretty much going that way and THEN Alex loses her brain someplace and become the clone of thousands of women who stay with or are attracted to abusive men. Nathan gets a bit of polish from the author trying to make him...more

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Jun 10, 2012 Melanie rated it 5 of 5 stars

All I can say is wow! I sat down and said I was going to read a few chapters and here I am finishing the book in one sitting. Samantha Towle has done it again and I feel like she has really found these characters. They are as real and alive as someone you can walk up to on the street. I found myself once again getting so emotionally wrapped up in Alex and Nathan's story that at points I wished I could grab them both and shake some sense into them! How can you not love Nathan but Zeff....I had re...more

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Jun 09, 2012 Delphina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

Oh my!!! I can not believe she managed to top the first book in this series, but she did. I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book. I simply could not put it down. I am so beyond glad that I was able to read this book immediately after finishing book one. The suspense of waiting for book two would have probably been too much for me ;). I am going to try to be as non spoilerish as possible, but there may be some spoilers from book one.

Here are some of the many things I simply adored about this book:

*I lov...more Oh my!!! I can not believe she managed to top the first book in this series, but she did. I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book. I simply could not put it down. I am so beyond glad that I was able to read this book immediately after finishing book one. The suspense of waiting for book two would have probably been too much for me ;). I am going to try to be as non spoilerish as possible, but there may be some spoilers from book one.

Here are some of the many things I simply adored about this book:

*I loved watching as Alex grew into a more independent person and learned to deal with the situation she was thrown into after she was attacked in the beginning of the first book. While I found myself trying to advise her to do things differently, I could see why she was making the choices she was making and why, for her, they were the only choice.

*Zeff - I love it when a character completely blindsides me. I can not say more without being spoilery, but I was so shocked by some of the discoveries about him and his motives. In hind sight, I should not have been. I was simply so immersed in the story that I missed some clues that should have been clear. How awesome is it when you get that immersed in a story.

*I simply loved the family dynamics of Alex's new family. I enjoyed seeing how they interacted together and seeing how they grew as individuals and as a group.

*Once again, I was impressed with the pace of this book. Samantha has an ability to slow down during the times where we really need to experience the emotions of the characters and have the action go at a clip that leaves us on the edge of our seats.

*One of the biggest deciding factors for me when determining a books awesomeness is if I can put the book down and not have it bug me. Well, in this case, the dishes were not done until morning because as soon as the wee ones were in bed, nothing was tearing me away from this book.

If you could not tell, this series is one I absolutely love! I am so excited a third one is in the works. The author has made her way onto my short list of "I will read every thing they publish" authors. Yes, I liked it that much.(less)

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Jun 03, 2012 Natalie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Original Sin starts approximately 6 months after First Bitten ended. Alex, now called “Sarah”, is still pretty much in love with Nathan but is stubbornly staying away from him. She is working as a barista in a coffee shop, traveling from country to country to stay away from the Originals. There she meets Zeff, a vampire hunter. In the weeks that follow, he teaches Alex how to be strong and independent. He helps her embrace who she really is. I can’t say anymore (I’m eager to say some spoilers x...more

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May 28, 2012 Paranormal Reads rated it 5 of 5 stars

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May 24, 2012 Daneka Summers rated it 5 of 5 stars

Ok so after 6 and half hours of straight reading this book, I'm finished. But I do not want it to be finished.

Original Sin is the second book in Alexandra Jones series and being hooked from First Bitten I could not wait to get my hands on it. So without giving too much away, Alex is now on the run from the Originals constantly running from country to country, when she bumps into Zeff, she is immeadiately drawn to him. She still loves Nathan but its been 6 months he can't possibly still care for...more Ok so after 6 and half hours of straight reading this book, I'm finished. But I do not want it to be finished.

Original Sin is the second book in Alexandra Jones series and being hooked from First Bitten I could not wait to get my hands on it. So without giving too much away, Alex is now on the run from the Originals constantly running from country to country, when she bumps into Zeff, she is immeadiately drawn to him. She still loves Nathan but its been 6 months he can't possibly still care for her when she just left him!

This book has got so many twists and turns it is better than being on the best rollercoaster you can think of and being able to go in a gazillion times without having to queue. I was upset, confused, angry and cried a whole lot whilst reading this book, (so please be warned have a box of tissues). I went through every emotion with Alex and thats why you are so amazing Samantha Towle. I've said it before when I read a fantastic book it is like I am watching a film in slow motion and I always get that when reading one of yours and it was like I wanted to be snowed in at the cinemas. When I saw the end I literally went "NOOOOOOOOO, don't end it like that, please!!!"

Now you know how much I love Nathan, so when I found out you were adding a new main man to the picture, I was instantly dis-pleased. BOOOOOO!!! but I have to say he grew on me a whole lot, I think I needed my jaw picking up off the floor at one point. HOWEVER, I LOVE NATHAN, and this new side to him. OH MY GOOD GOD!! His still the same Nathan but his changed, showing his vunerability but you never took away who he really was and what truly matters to him.

Please everyone put your hands together and applaude this woman, because she has done it again! Such a fantastic read and I really can not wait for Book 3, actually forget that I think I'm going to read First Bitte and Original Sin again, just incase I missed anything.

FAVOURITE LINES FROM THE BOOK.....

I know I somehow managed to get my skinny ass physically out of that room. Now I just need to get my heart to follow.- Alex

He spends all that time looking for you, and the moment he's got you back, he's pushing you away - Jack to Alex(less)

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May 29, 2012 Sandra "Jeanz" rated it 5 of 5 stars

MY REVIEW
I bought this book from Amazon.co.uk as soon as it became available as after reading BK1 I couldn't wait to get my hands on BK2 to read more about Alex and Nathan.
First of all I think the cover really fits the book well, because there's the image of Alex, and the wolf in the background.
I have to admit I couldn't resist reading this one as soon as I could as I had been somewhat impatiently waiting for it.
In this book Alex has run away from the gorgeous shifter Nathan and she is using a...more
MY REVIEW
I bought this book from Amazon.co.uk as soon as it became available as after reading BK1 I couldn't wait to get my hands on BK2 to read more about Alex and Nathan.
First of all I think the cover really fits the book well, because there's the image of Alex, and the wolf in the background.
I have to admit I couldn't resist reading this one as soon as I could as I had been somewhat impatiently waiting for it.
In this book Alex has run away from the gorgeous shifter Nathan and she is using a false name, Sarah and has been moving around a lot to avoid being found by the Originals. I think part of her does wish that Nathan would find her though, as she can't get him out of her mind. Then a mysterious man appears on the scene and Alex sort of knows that there is something the man is hiding but can't quite put her finger on what. The man tells Alex his name is Zeff. I don't want to go into the plot and give too much away but will say that Zeff, who when you find out who he really is seems the most unlikely source to help Alex.
Alex is faced with a choice, thinking it's now safe because of a conversation had with Zeff for her to return to Nathan. So is it a totally happy no questions asked reunion? Come on you must have read book now, we are talking about Alex and Nathan here, stubbornness, hurt feelings and jumping to the wrong conclusions all rear their ugly heads. So do they sort it out? Read the book!
I love the way the book chapters are split, from Alex's point of view and her journey and then from Nathan's rather frustrated point of view of his never ending search for Alex. It adds to the book that we are in on the fact that Nathan is still searching for Alex even though Alex thinks he may have now given up.
I love, really love the characters of Nathan, and Alex as well as liking Jack, Craig and Scarlett. Nathan is definitely the gorgeous but doesn't really know it, guy with a bike riding bad boy edge. I am reserving judgement on Zeff at the moment, I think he has lots of secrets yet to be divulged. There's also so much more for Nathan and Alex and their extended family. Also we don't hear so much about Cal, Erin and their new baby Rose, so it would be nice to have them in BK3 too. Of course the loss of the also gorgeous good guy younger brother to Nathan, Sol is still dearly missed by the characters (and us readers!) and so is mentioned quite a lot in BK2.
So did I enjoy the book? Loved it! only disappointment I had was I wanted even more lol!
Would I recommend this book? Yes to mature teens and adults. Would I read more of the Alexandra Jones Series? Yes! Would I read more by Samantha Towle? Oh Yes!
What more can I say? I really do love this series and can't wait to read more.

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Jul 03, 2012 Kim Chappell rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I couldn't put this book down. Alex was amazing from the time she left Nathan at the hotel. She had to learn to do everything for herself that she hadn't been doing. She had to hunt and drain her animals for the blood, work for money to keep moving so no one could find her not even Nathan. She had to keep him safe most of all especailly after what happen to Sol. She finds herself in Italy after 6 months of being on the run and she still can't get Nathan out of the heart and her mind. She is so i...more I couldn't put this book down. Alex was amazing from the time she left Nathan at the hotel. She had to learn to do everything for herself that she hadn't been doing. She had to hunt and drain her animals for the blood, work for money to keep moving so no one could find her not even Nathan. She had to keep him safe most of all especailly after what happen to Sol. She finds herself in Italy after 6 months of being on the run and she still can't get Nathan out of the heart and her mind. She is so in love with him she can't see straight.

She finds herself working in a coffee shop and trying to get enough money for her next move, but she had to sign a 2 month lease on the apartment she is staying in. One day at work she sees and really hot guy come in who starts talking to her. His name if Zeff and she knows something is different but can't place it. He shakes her had and gives her an electrial charge of some sort that is beyond strange and she almost jumps away at the touch. She continues to talk to him and searches trying to find out what he is but only finds him to be human. So as soon as she can she leaves work goes home and heads to her woods to hunt. She has her pack with her passport, money, extra clothes everything she needs in case she needs to leave in a hurry for any reason. She kills her bunnies, drains the blood and buries their bodies and she always does and starts to head home when she smells something different; a vampire. Shit she tries to run but he cuts her off and attackes her breaks her bottles of blood and almost kills her. Zeff of all people comes to her rescue. When she comes to she is in a house she doesn't know, not in her clothes, and with the Zeff guy.

Zeff tells her he is a vampire hunter and that she is safe. He also has to tell her her pass port is ruined which she freaks out about because now she can't leave and how is she going to travel and now she has no blood Oh god he know what I am!! But he tells her she can trust him and soon she realizes she can do exactly that. Zeff becomes her friend or so she thinks. He helps get her a new pass port, teaches her to fight, teaches her to shoot a gun, also teaches her to turn into her wolf form to hunt; things she never thought she could do. She becomes this independent person and can take care of herself. But she is becoming drawn to Zeff and is thinking less of Nathan which is what she thought she wanted but isn't.

Her pass port is ready and Zeff takes her out because she is leaving the next day and they are attack by 5 vampires. She finds out Zeff is an Original! Her whole world upside down again the 1 friend she thought she could trust and he said he wanted to help her keep her safe and now he's an Original. Oh and he has fallen in love with her and he says he doesn't want her to make lost of babies like his brother does. But all she can think is she needs to get away from him as fast as she can and back to Nathan.

You don't want to like Zeff but you can't help it he's strong and caring. He has always been their for Alex where Nathan was an ass at times and that love/hate thing with her Zeff just has that sexy, charming thing going on from the start.

Here she goes back to Nathan, to the farm where she feels safe. Nathan has her in bed as soon as she hits the drive way but is an ass as soon as the sex is over. Trying to push her away as usual can't face his issues and you just want to slap him. But he wakes up and the scream it out and find out they are madly in love with each other. She finds out he just came home from looking for her 4 hours before she showed up. That he never gave up. For 2 weeks things are heaven nothing but sex, can't keep their hand off each other.

When she gets back to the farm you get to know Craig, Scarlett and more about Jack. I love these characters it just helps make the book.

Then they show up and so does Zeff and hit all hits the fan....

I loved this book and can't wait for the next one to see what happens next!!!! (less)

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Jul 19, 2012 Jennifer Warrick Davis rated it 5 of 5 stars

I was given and e-copy by the author in exchange for my honest review.

This is the sequel to "First Bitten" The author is high on my list of favorites. She has a way for making you fall for her characters and feel all their emotions.

Alex has set out on her journey of a new life on her own. She had to make a choice that is killing her on the inside, but it is better then watching her loved ones die. She has changed her identity and her looks, hoping it will help her hide while on the run from da...more

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Nov 13, 2012 Danielle rated it 5 of 5 stars

I fell in love with zeff

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Oct 23, 2012 Amy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: vampires, werewolves, shifters, romance, paranormal

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This was a much anticipated book for me since First Bitten ended in a cliffhanger. This story picks up 6 months after Alex left Nathan behind in the hotel room. She has been hopping around countries going by the name Sarah. Alex meets Zeff one day and he ends up saving her life. Zeff is no Nathan. While Zeff offers a helping hand and friendship, he doesn't fill the void that leaving Nathan has left. The first half of the book is spent with Alex getting...more Review as seen on my blog Amy's Book World:

This was a much anticipated book for me since First Bitten ended in a cliffhanger. This story picks up 6 months after Alex left Nathan behind in the hotel room. She has been hopping around countries going by the name Sarah. Alex meets Zeff one day and he ends up saving her life. Zeff is no Nathan. While Zeff offers a helping hand and friendship, he doesn't fill the void that leaving Nathan has left. The first half of the book is spent with Alex getting to know Zeff and then later on we find out who he really is. I was a little peeved at this, at first. I didn't want to read about Zeff. I wanted Alex to find Nathan. Alex getting to know Zeff is needed. I have a feeling in the future he is going to be one alia she wants to have in her corner. I was surprised when his true identity was revealed. I didn't see that one coming. I was looking for something more simple, like maybe he was like her. When Alex discovers his true nature she is really upset. I think that she is more thrown off guard. As much as she wants to hate him, they have a connection and she really can't. This doesn't stop her from leaving him.

The second half of the book is Alex reuniting with Nathan. Nathan has been searching for her for since she left him. When she returns, in true Nathan fashion he is an ass. I get that he is upset that she left but she did it to save him and his family. Can you blame her though? The girl has some serious baggage. Elijah and Isaiah are after her. One wants to kill her and the other wants her as his personal baby maker. You would think Nathan would be a little bit happier to see her safe and sound. I think that he is not really mad at her, it is just that he bears the weight of the world and when Sol died he never really got the chance to grieve. He blames himself for his death and thus takes it out on others. Things get better for them when they have one of their legendary arguments and works out the kinks in their relationship.

The vampires make an appearance in this book but not as much as in First Bitten. It is like this one was more along the lines of establishing relationships rather than fighting off enemies. Towards the end they do appear and the gang goes on the run to protect Alex. The author sets up a chance for a pretty good love triangle for the next book. I like Zeff but I am a Nathan fan.

Overall I loved the book. This author did not disappoint. Alex and Nathan's scenes are pretty hot, you may need to fan yourself when reading it. I can not wait until the next book.(less)

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Apr 02, 2013 Terisa rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book takes place 6 months after Alex leaves Nate. Alex is in Italy and is on the run from the Originals.

She meets Zeff whom I liked immediately. He's so much nicer than Nate ever was but I knew there was something different about him from the beginning. I liked that he called her bunny and that he seemed so determined to make sure that she knew how to fight and take care of herself. I knew it wouldn't last because she was hell bent on how much she loved Nate. Speaking of Nate I was royally...more

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Dec 13, 2012 Kat rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: recommend

If I scream loud enough do you think you'll hear me!! Don't get me wrong I LOVED THIS BOOK!! But damnit now I have to wait for book 3 :( So Samantha please turn off your phone, don't watch tv and get writing!! Cause seriously I can't wait!! But before I go, did I tell you all that I loved this book!! Definitely yet again this author gets my 5/5 and then some stars..

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May 25, 2012 Gitte - TotallyBookedBlog rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2012

I LOVE LOVE LOVE when I discover a new Author and find their first book to be amazing. Then I always get worried, if it's a series, what if the 2nd one fails to keep up?..Huge pressure!!

Well, how much do I LOVE Samantha Towle right now??? A bloody LOT...she is FAB-U-LUSH!!! This book was FAB!!! And I got to say that having the image of Tom Hardy in my head as Nathan WHOA big big big CAM!!!!!

So as I said Original Sin is the second book in Alexandra Jones series and I was hooked from First Bitten...more

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Jun 03, 2012 Rachel Wheeler rated it 5 of 5 stars

LOVVVVED ITTTTTT!!!!

Yeah Zeff(mysterious)Mmmm... I really like his character... I still love Nathan (of course) and add a little Alex to the mix and you have the perfect ingredients for a WON-dEr-FULL love triangle...Exactly up my alley... It was filled with everything I enjoy and expect in a 5 star series! I am wondering how many books are to this series because there is a lot un-kowns...

I wonder... Is Zeff good or bad???
Hmmm... how delicious is Isiah going to be???
& will Alex be able to k...more

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Feb 15, 2013 Stevie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: alpha-male, contemporary, light-on-the-steam, paranormal, part-of-a-series, shifters, author-auto-buy

Very enjoyable continuation of the first book. Alex shows a lot more strength, thank god, in this one. She manages to start taking care of herself rather than depending on everyone else and there is a nice undertone of personal empowerment for her. But.... her naivety is still ever present and still get her and everyone around her in trouble. While I really want her to be with Nathan, Zeff is who she really should be with so no matter which one she is with at the time I wanted the other guy for...more

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Jun 26, 2012 Marianna rated it 5 of 5 stars

Oh Nathan!!!! Such a wounded heart, animal, man. And Zeff....wow.... Can't wait to read the complications Zeff brings to Nathan and Alex.

This is a wonderful yet complicated story. There are some editing errors but nothing major.

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Mar 24, 2013 Alysha rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: forced-to-finish, shapeshifter-romance

I really wanted to like this series. I'm normally able to finish reading a book even if I don't like it, but this one was just too boring. I was hoping this book would be a faster pace than the first one since we now know most of the background of the important characters, but I was sorely disappointed. Through the first half of the book we follow Alex again doing day to day stuff as she copes with life without a support system. I was a little excited about the new person who shows up (I won't s...more

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May 30, 2012 Heather Wiese rated it 4 of 5 stars

#2 in the series.

Alex has now been on the run for 6 months after leaving Nate in a hotel room. She's convinced that the vampires and Vârcolac's will come to hunt her and she refuses to allow them to hurt Nate or his family any further.

She's currently in Italy, working in a cafe, only spending enough time to save up money to move on to another town or country. At work is where she meets Zeff, a stranger that insists on helping her, no matter how she brushes him off.

Then he saves her from a vampi...more

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May 28, 2012 Jenny - totallybookedblog rated it 5 of 5 stars

Whilst the first book (First Bitten) in this series was a slow build up, this book was all go from the get go.

It had me gripped from page one until the very last page!

The chapter from Nathan's pov was amazing allowed us an insight into him and the emotions he was feeling and I have to say, that chapter really did tug at the heartstrings.

I love Nathan as a character, he is all brooding, alpha, sometimes sensitive and can definitely say the wrong thing, but I just love him.

Alex comes into her ow...more

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Jul 26, 2012 Lise *friends don't flag* rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: sup-suspense-romance

I really enjoyed this book. Liked the relationship between Zeff and Alex. I have high hopes for a dramatic love triangle in book #3. Let's hope the grammatical errors will be resolved by then, very distracting.

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Feb 26, 2013 Dianne rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

OMG "Original Sin" was amazing! I am so tired right now! I started this book last night after finishing "First Bitten" and honestly couldn't put it down until I finished it. I read through most of the night, slept for maybe two hours and then continued reading.

Samantha Towle is an incredible author. My emotions have been on a roller coaster ride throughout this book...I cried, I laughed, I felt overwhelming despair and desperation, I felt joy and happiness...it was as if I had stepped into the...more

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I started writing seriously in 2008 while on maternity leave with my son. I completed my first novel in five months and haven't stopped writing since. I'm the author of The Mighty Storm, The Bringer & the Alexandra Jones series. I can't write a single word without listening to music. I listen to Kings of Leon, Adele, One Republic, The Doors, Muse, Oasis, Fleetwood Mac, Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran an...more

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