Milagro De Los Santos is having serious problems planning her wedding to fabulous Oswald Grant, M.D. Her future in-laws loathe her, her dog just d...
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Sep 23, 2008
Julie (jjmachshev)
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Reviewed for queuemyreview.com; book release Sep08
I wavered between 2.5 and 3 stars on this one.
Have I mentioned how much I love books lately? Well, I do. One of the greatest things about books is that what doesn’t ‘work’ for one reader will very likely work for many others. I’m guessing that’s probably the case with “The Bride of Casa Dracula” by Marta Acosta. This is Acosta’s third book starring Milagro De Los Santos. I think it would be beneficial to read the first two books More...
I wavered between 2.5 and 3 stars on this one.
Have I mentioned how much I love books lately? Well, I do. One of the greatest things about books is that what doesn’t ‘work’ for one reader will very likely work for many others. I’m guessing that’s probably the case with “The Bride of Casa Dracula” by Marta Acosta. This is Acosta’s third book starring Milagro De Los Santos. I think it would be beneficial to read the first two books More...
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Oct 08, 2008
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The Bride of Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta
Oversize paperback release date September 16, 2008
4 stars
Marta Acosta's The Bride of Casa Dracula is another fresh addition to her Casa Dracula Series. Her eccentric characters are alive with charm and style. Milagro De Los Santos is an aspiring author who is soon to be wed to the man of her dreams, plastic surgeon Oswald Grant. The problem is Oswald comes from a long line of `vampires' and to marry they must resolve probl More...
Oversize paperback release date September 16, 2008
4 stars
Marta Acosta's The Bride of Casa Dracula is another fresh addition to her Casa Dracula Series. Her eccentric characters are alive with charm and style. Milagro De Los Santos is an aspiring author who is soon to be wed to the man of her dreams, plastic surgeon Oswald Grant. The problem is Oswald comes from a long line of `vampires' and to marry they must resolve probl More...
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Oct 16, 2010
ALPHAreader
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Milagro De Los Santos is flying high. She is engaged to the love of her life, Oswald Grant. She has a ghost-writing project to keep her busy and a firm grasp on her red-coloured cravings.
Never mind that she and Oswald are fighting constantly, minus any make-up sex since the vampire council has banned copulation until the wedding. She is writing a memoir for Don Pedro, a self-proclaimed shapeshifter who also happens to be a complete nutbar. And Milagro’s blood cravings are only under contro More...
Never mind that she and Oswald are fighting constantly, minus any make-up sex since the vampire council has banned copulation until the wedding. She is writing a memoir for Don Pedro, a self-proclaimed shapeshifter who also happens to be a complete nutbar. And Milagro’s blood cravings are only under contro More...
Apr 17, 2010
Since the release of Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight Series, it has opened up a huge niche for Paranormal Romances especially involving Vampires/Vampyres depending which book your reading. For all those who loved Helen Fielding’s Bridget Jones Diary and Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire either the books or the films, and then you are sure to enjoy this as I place it as a mix between those two.
I was browsing the library the other day , as I am absolutely in love with books on Vamps a More...
I was browsing the library the other day , as I am absolutely in love with books on Vamps a More...
Oct 01, 2009
Peace Love
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The story so far... Oswald has proposed to Milagro by the end of the 2nd book, they were both thrilled and Milagro couldn't be any happier. She's marrying the one she loves and in turn he loves her back. Her best friend Nancy appoints herself as the Wedding Planner and was doing a fantastic job keeping Oswald's mom at a safe distance while she writes a memoir for the weirdo and self proclaimed shifter Don Pedro, everything seems to be in place. It was her dream come true, until it's not...
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Feb 17, 2011
Jessica(Spinecracker)
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3.5 stars
Milagro De Los Santos remains one of the most interesting characters I know, with her quick-wit, sharp tongue, and flirtatious manner. She demands full devotion from the reader, and with me she gets it. But with every series, the main character is going to change. Sometimes the change happens early on and sometimes it happens so subtly you're not even aware of it...until you're aware of it. A main character's tr More...
3.5 stars
Milagro De Los Santos remains one of the most interesting characters I know, with her quick-wit, sharp tongue, and flirtatious manner. She demands full devotion from the reader, and with me she gets it. But with every series, the main character is going to change. Sometimes the change happens early on and sometimes it happens so subtly you're not even aware of it...until you're aware of it. A main character's tr More...
Sep 17, 2010
Roswita
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Book 3 of Milagro De Los Santos' adventures pulls you in from page one and doesn't let you go until you turn the last page. I was so absorbed by the book that I read it in one sitting.
At the end of Midnight Brunch, Oswald proposes to Milagro. Cheers are heard across the land. Except for inside the Council. Or from his Mother. Oh, and Ian isn't very happy about it, either. But, our Milagro knows what she wants and is determined to get it. So she dutifully heads off (alone—Oswald has More...
At the end of Midnight Brunch, Oswald proposes to Milagro. Cheers are heard across the land. Except for inside the Council. Or from his Mother. Oh, and Ian isn't very happy about it, either. But, our Milagro knows what she wants and is determined to get it. So she dutifully heads off (alone—Oswald has More...
Oct 20, 2009
Froggarita
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Jan 26, 2012
Vivian
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<spoiler> Thank God she got rid of Oswald (well you could debate that he got rid of her).
Honestly he was getting on my nerves.
Though I never really ever liked infidelity in books, you have to admit, Ian and her were made for each other. And Oswald was damn annoying.
I liked how the author wrapped up the series, although I would've liked a more definite ending.
I laughed when I found out about her marriage with Ian though.
He's so sly HAHA ;) *swoon* < More...
Honestly he was getting on my nerves.
Though I never really ever liked infidelity in books, you have to admit, Ian and her were made for each other. And Oswald was damn annoying.
I liked how the author wrapped up the series, although I would've liked a more definite ending.
I laughed when I found out about her marriage with Ian though.
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May 11, 2011
Jackie
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I have to admit that this is the only Casa Dracula book that have read as of yet and it was not bad... Milagro De Los Santos is however not going to become one of my go to favorite reading about characters as not only do I find her somewhat too much, but also am not really too caught up in the 2ndry characters either... The book was a used buy and well worth reading as it was fast, easy and actually kind of intriguing in spots.. My problem came when "true love" was thrown over for "
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Oct 01, 2010
Jennifer
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The Bride of Casa Dracula marks a rather serious time in Milagro's less than serious life. This slight shift in tone makes the book just as witty as previous installments, but a little less laugh out loud funny.
As we lead up to Milagro and Oswald's wedding, the couple continues to battle outside forces set upon destroying their relationship. There is lots of Ian, which always spells trouble for Oswald. Luckily, we get to see Milagro's F.U. pal Nancy as the wedding planner, spouting h More...
As we lead up to Milagro and Oswald's wedding, the couple continues to battle outside forces set upon destroying their relationship. There is lots of Ian, which always spells trouble for Oswald. Luckily, we get to see Milagro's F.U. pal Nancy as the wedding planner, spouting h More...
Dec 22, 2010
Larissa
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Previously Published on my blog: Welcome to Larissa's Bookish Life
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I LOVE this series! There I said it and I will say it as many times as I need to. Marta Acosta does the impossible and brings something new to the Vampire table with the Casa Dracula series and the result is a hilarious, fun and amazing series that I am sad is over.
Milagros is an aspiring writer who has been burned by her pretentions ex-boyfriend. One nigh More...
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I LOVE this series! There I said it and I will say it as many times as I need to. Marta Acosta does the impossible and brings something new to the Vampire table with the Casa Dracula series and the result is a hilarious, fun and amazing series that I am sad is over.
Milagros is an aspiring writer who has been burned by her pretentions ex-boyfriend. One nigh More...
Aug 23, 2011
Blodeuedd
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First I have to post what Acosta herself called her books: comedies-of-manners, or romantic comedies with lots of chaos, confusion, charming villains, eccentrics, and flirting. Which really fits since this is not the normal kind of paranormal romance. Far from it. I just want to called it a witty romantic comedy involving humans who like blood and as Acosta said lots of flirting.
Read her books! Lol, honestly they are so funny. I just love Milagros, she is witty, she ha More...
Read her books! Lol, honestly they are so funny. I just love Milagros, she is witty, she ha More...
Sep 16, 2008
Tez
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Sep 02, 2011
Sara
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I enjoyed this quite a bit. I have a feeling it's a middle book in a series, although I couldn't find any information to confirm or deny this. Either way, it was extremely easy to read as a stand alone, and I'll definitely look up others by this author. It was actually a little uncomfortable to read at times, because Milagros reminds me a lot of myself.
But: even though it was a vampire book, it didn't feel cliched at all.
It was definitely my book of the week.
But: even though it was a vampire book, it didn't feel cliched at all.
It was definitely my book of the week.
May 01, 2010
Wendy
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I really enjoyed the first two books in the series and I enjoyed this too. I really like the style of writing and also the language used and I found myself giggling every now and then. However I felt it was a little slow. There wasn't enough going on to quite keep be gripped. I was quite surprised by the not so fluffy and happy ending and think it leaves it open and interesting for the next book, which I will read.
Apr 13, 2010
Anyway, it has been added to a new shelf I made (thanks to a review I read of Misfit's) that is called "couldn't finish". I absolutely hate doing this with a book but I just couldn't drum up enough interest in this book to continue. It just seemed to contrived and tried very hard to be funny which made it just boring. I see it has a half ways decent review average so I guess it's just my kind of book. I will change the shelf as soon as possible, not sure what is going on there.
Apr 12, 2010
Katherine
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A friend gave me this book a couple of months ago - and I have to say that at first I was wondering about this novel that had vampires and a latina main protagonist. I love the vampire theme for sure, but had realized I hadn't read any novel in this genre. When I started reading it, I knew that there had been a background to this book (as this was the third in the series) and I felt a bit sad that I didn't know any of the characters, but when I got over page 50 and when Ian came into the picture
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Nov 20, 2008
This book came close to pushing my embarrassment squick several times. I liked the first book better than this one or the second one, because that one felt like the best blend of personal growth and screwball romantic comedy hijinks.
I did like the ending note, so I might keep reading the series.
I did like the ending note, so I might keep reading the series.
Sep 10, 2008
Jackie
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I didn't know, diving into this book, that it was the third book in a series. So maybe my 3 stars isn't entirely fair, since one of the things I didn't like was lack of character dimension. These characters had been developed over two whole books previously so no time was wasted on back-story with them which left me feeling pretty flat about them. But still, it is a fun, vampiric, chic-lit romp that offered some laughs. I'd still recommend starting at the beginning: Midnight Brunch at Casa
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Jan 31, 2011
Tanya
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This was the third book in Marta's series and it was full of everything you would want. A lot goes on and a lot changes leaving you ready for book four. I'm very glad that Haunted Honeymoon is out because I'm eager for the next. I love reading about Milagro and her trial and errors...lol. Score one for team Ian in this one.
Aug 04, 2009
Frith
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For those wanting to find out what will happen next to Milagro de los Santos, this is a pretty satisfying read. The ending left me with mixed feelings, but overall I tore through it, which is all I can ask for! A good summertime book.
Nov 26, 2010
Tasula
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Dec 25, 2010
Lori
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I'd forgotten about this series, but was glad to see there are two more... this one, and the fourth (final) in the series. Funny, full of interesting characters and enough serious drama to balance the humor.
May 19, 2011
Missyb
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great twist with the wedding. The pull with Ian is always there for Milagro. what a change in her, for the better in many aspects. More serious (more danger) then the first 2 books, but the story flows well from one book to the next.
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Mar 21, 2010
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Dec 26, 2008
Alycia
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Interesting ... but I read this out of order. Will have to read the first two and then go back to this, to see if it makes more sense.
Jan 02, 2012
Maria
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It was quite a surprise at the end, which is kind of refreshing for this type of literature. Of course, I immediately had to start the last one.
Feb 07, 2009
Bitten_by_Books
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Well, Marta, you have done it again! Left me sitting at the last page of a fabulously written book with my mouth hanging open (it is quite unattractive I might add). The latest addition in the Casa Dracula series really heats things up in Milagro’s life, and pushes everything she’s been holding back to the forefront to be dealt with...
For the entire review please go to the Best Paranormal & Urban Fantasy Review site on the web, Bitten By Books for the review of The Bride of Casa Dra More...
For the entire review please go to the Best Paranormal & Urban Fantasy Review site on the web, Bitten By Books for the review of The Bride of Casa Dra More...
Aug 23, 2010
Kari
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Another great book by Marta Acosta! I just love her humor!! I was laughing out loud while reading this book....especially the part where she described the three reasons you could cheat on your boyfriend. Too funny! Good humor, great characters, and good story! I loved how Mil stayed true to herself. Great book.
