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Real Vampires Don't Diet (Glory St. Clair #4)
by
Gerry Bartlett (Goodreads Author)
Gloriana St. Claire-curvy, stylish, and undead-is spending New Year's Eve alone. And it's all because her boyfriend, Jeremy Blade, is traipsing off to parts unknown to rescue his supposed daughter from the clutches of "dangerous radicals." But just as Glory settles in for the evening, a phone call from the bodyguard of a drunk, newly-undead rock star could end her year on...more
Paperback, 344 pages
Published
January 6th 2009
by Berkley Books
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Oh Gerry. I don't want to give any spoilers away, so this is spoil free.
I seriously think I could melt for Ray.
I seriously know I would drop my pants and strike a pose for Jerry. Of course he would have to call me Lass.
Here is the thing, we get the picture that big does not mean unsexy. I mean I'm not small myself. My only problem is that Glory comes across a wee bit like a whore bag. Open sexuality is awesome. I just can't take Glory seriously about her love for Jerry if she is so hot for anyt...more
I seriously think I could melt for Ray.
I seriously know I would drop my pants and strike a pose for Jerry. Of course he would have to call me Lass.
Here is the thing, we get the picture that big does not mean unsexy. I mean I'm not small myself. My only problem is that Glory comes across a wee bit like a whore bag. Open sexuality is awesome. I just can't take Glory seriously about her love for Jerry if she is so hot for anyt...more
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Gloriana St. Claire - curvy, stylish, and undead - is spending New Year's Eve alone. And it's all because her boyfriend, Jeremy Blade, is traipsing off to parts unknown to rescue his supposed daughter from the clutches of 'dangerous radicals.' But just as Glory settles in for the evening, a phone call from the bodyguard of a drunk, newly-undead rock star could end her year on a crazy note.
The Review:
The book opens with Jerry leaving to go c...more
Gloriana St. Claire - curvy, stylish, and undead - is spending New Year's Eve alone. And it's all because her boyfriend, Jeremy Blade, is traipsing off to parts unknown to rescue his supposed daughter from the clutches of 'dangerous radicals.' But just as Glory settles in for the evening, a phone call from the bodyguard of a drunk, newly-undead rock star could end her year on a crazy note.
The Review:
The book opens with Jerry leaving to go c...more
In the fourth book of the series, Gloriana St. Claire is back and, as always, in trouble. Jerry has left to search for his presumed daughter, Lily, in England. Glory is left in the care of Labradoodle shifter, Valdez, and newly made vamp, Ray Caine. This book was light and funny, typical of the writing style the author has used in the previous books. Most of the action takes place at Ray’s leased home on Lake Travis in Austin, TX. Ray and Glory are captured by a siren turned sea monster and forc...more
Gloriana St. Clair, better known as Glory, is a vampire just trying to live her
life. She's been around for about 400 years and she loves living under the radar.
Austin, Texas is the perfect city for Glory to open her vintage clothing store and
continue her low key life. While in Austin, Glory runs into lots of trouble and
crazy characters. It's up to Glory to balance the crazy without getting more
attention as a vampire.
Real Vampires Don't Diet is the fourth in the Glory series. The only reason I'v...more
life. She's been around for about 400 years and she loves living under the radar.
Austin, Texas is the perfect city for Glory to open her vintage clothing store and
continue her low key life. While in Austin, Glory runs into lots of trouble and
crazy characters. It's up to Glory to balance the crazy without getting more
attention as a vampire.
Real Vampires Don't Diet is the fourth in the Glory series. The only reason I'v...more
I just finished this book and I LOVED it!!! It was amazingly funny!! The story was catching and without one dull moment. It is an easy read and okay to pick up in the middle of the series, as I did, because the author gives just enough insite to the rest of the series so you dont feel like your wandering around in the middle of strange woods. The action is jump out of your seat intense, I had a hard time not screaming in glee! And though you cant actuall 'see' the characters they are obviously h...more
REAL VAMPIRES DON'T DIET is designed to be pure escapism reading. If you like your novel to be all meaningful then this series isn’t for you. The story is a blend of romance, adventure and kick arse action – with a little self-pity thrown in occasionally for balance. Glory is just a typical everyday young woman who has life work balance issues (she can only work nights); boyfriend problems (she has not one but 3 hunks all panting after her) and worries about her weight (when she was turned into...more
Glory and crew are at it again, and to go along with their usual exploits, Glory and Ray get caught in a Siren's claws. The book had it's usual charm and humor, and things get pretty heated between Glory and Ray. The book pulled me right along with Glory's feelings of betrayal on Jerry, but at the same time I was rooting for Ray to actually get a little further with Glory. The ending was a bit of a let down, I don't know if Ms. Bartlett was trying to give it a quick finish, or if that was what s...more
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Jan 26, 2011
Shelley aka Gizmo's Reviews
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
paranormal-romance,
vampires
Plot Summary: Gloriana (Glory) St. Claire the curvy, stylish, and undead owner of Vintage Vamp's Emporium is spending New Year's Eve alone. That's because Jeremy Blade (Angus Jermiah Campbell III), is traipsing off to parts unknown to rescue his supposed daughter Lily from the clutches of "dangerous radicals." (Calls himself, yep, Dracula!) But just as Glory settles in for the evening, a phone call from the bodyguard of a drunk, newly-undead rock star Israel "Ray" Caine could end her year on a c...more
This was the worst installment of this series so far. I was enjoying Glory and the Blade/Jeremy. I have really come to like Flo and Richard, Valdez and even Damian. But I think this book has made me realize that I really don't like series which are centered on one woman's romance throughout multiple books. There are a few Series where it's been done ok, but all this back and forth between Jerry and her claim that she can't love someone because that means she will loose her independence - and the...more
Real Vampires Don’t Diet, the 4th book in Gerry Bartlett’s Glory St. Clair series, is a good continuation of Glory’s adventure filled life. On New Year’s Eve, Glory has been left with no plans and nothing to do. She resigns herself to a dull evening when she gets a call from rock star and newbie vampire, Israel “Ray” Caine. It seems that he’s been drinking, and vampires and alcohol do not mix. Being the kind, caring person that she is, Glory heads off to Ray’s lakefront house to save him from hi...more
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I am thrilled to finally be able to say that I loved this book! I loved the character development and the love triangle that is emerging in this series and found that now that the author has developed her variety of characters - she is enjoying playing them against each other. While I have been only lukewarm about this series so far...I am really looking forward to seeing where the story is gong next! Definitely the steamiest of the series so far as well...
Another Bartlett winner! I enjoyed the twists in this book although some of the subplots are getting old: Glory whining about her weight and every hot male around panting after her anyway. I find it hard to believe a woman of her experience wouldn't have better self-confidence after 400+ years. Oh well. On to the next!
This is a cute and funny and sexy book - a quick read, but that's because things are always happening. You can't help but fall in love with Israel Caine - and know how Glory must feel about someone that exciting being in love with her. And to want Jeremiah back - her soul mate. Can't wait for the next installment.
This is the fourth book of a series. It is wonderfuly written and very funny. It is about a woman who is not the typical vampire. She is a size 14. She has a shapeshifter who is in the form of dog. She has an on off again relationship with another vampire. Plus there are always something else happening.
I get a kick out of Glory, and this book was pretty well written, although the ending left me a little disappointed. I wanted the details as they happened, not after the fact!
I will say that Gerry Bartlett seriously nails sexual tension that isn't fully acted upon. I was actually wanting Glory to misbehave, and I appreciate that her curves are celebrated so fully by so many sexy men.
I will say that Gerry Bartlett seriously nails sexual tension that isn't fully acted upon. I was actually wanting Glory to misbehave, and I appreciate that her curves are celebrated so fully by so many sexy men.
This book was better written than its predecessor. Israel "Ray" Caine is back and he's got his eye on Glory. Jeremy "Jerry" Blade gets news that sends him overseas (again). Is Glory going to be able to hold off Ray's attempts at her affections. Throw in a not-so-sexy siren and you have a book that is a very good, make that great, read!
Very Good read. It was fast paced and kept me wanting more.I don't want to spoil it but there is a shocking scene where Glory really gets herself in a bind. I loved it. It makes her character realistic.
Glory is trying to get new vampire and popular musician, Israel (Ray) Caine used to being a vampire, when the two of them cross the path with a siren on a mission. Now Glory and Ray will be hell bound unless they can find 3 vampires to take their place. Well, the vampire world is full of bad eggs, so Glory and company devise a plan to send some of these evil doers to the siren so she can dispose of them. They are on a tight timeline and at the same time they have to pretend to be engaged for the...more
This was a really great book and fun to read! It didn't have as much Jerry in it as I wanted it to have but it made up for it with lots of Ray! The story was fun and pretty light compared to some other books I've read lately. A good read and highly recommended!
This ended up being a fun, lighthearted read but for some reason, it seemed to take me forever to get into in the first place! I'm not sure if it was timing or what, but I picked this one up and put it down to read something else a few times in the past couple of months. Once I finally got into it, I really enjoyed it. Glory and her misadventures were delightful and I found myself stuck in the middle of the love triangle as well - sexy rockstar Ray or experienced and obviously talented Jerry? I...more
I like this book, it showed a different side of the Glory while still being enough like her that it didn't let down. I have started to like this series more and more.
Jul 27, 2011
Beverly Brooks
added it
Took alittle longer to get into this book, once I started had to finish it. Can't wait for the next installment in Glorianna's tale!!
Fun light romance reads where the heroine is anything but perfect. They are kind of silly but always good for a laugh.
Read in 2010. Loved the series, who would of thought a chunky vampire with brash fashion sense could be so much fun!
The four book in the Real Vampire series by Gerry Bartlett. It was an entertaining book and a nice light read.
Once again Gerry amazed me. These books are so great! I stay hooked throughout the book. Caine is a great addition to the series, i really hope he stays around in the rest of the series. You never really know with these books though. I can't wait to start the next one!
It didn’t occur to me at the time, but looking back on this book it sounds a lot like an old-time fairy tale. Glory is in fine form as usual, and it was nice to see Valdez as something other than a furry black Labradoodle.
This was another fun book in the Real Vampires series by Gerry Bartlett. Once again it was HOT! This time there was passion not just between Glory and Blade but between her and Ray too. It was fun to add another hottie to the mix. If I were here, I'm not sure who I would choose. I liked all of the action in the story and the addition of the Siren character. And I really liked the ending (although I don't want to give it away). I look forward to reading the next book in the series, Real Vampires...more
Aug 09, 2011
Michelle Potter
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
paranormal-romance
Fun, schlocky, sexy vampire goodness. Bartlett did make a few dumb factual mistakes that yanked me out of the story, though. I can suspend disbelief for a 400-year-old vintage-clothing-shop-owning vampire with curves, her shape-shifting doggy bodyguard, and her ancient-but-hot Highlands honey -- sure, no problem. But tell me that a Jewish superstar pleases his devout mother by refusing to hold concerts on Saturday night, and you've lost me. Come on, if you're going to write a Jewish character, l...more
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Gerry Bartlett figures that vampires are pretty much like everyone else except for the liquid diet.
Eternity or Mexican food? Tough call.
Then there’s the whole problem with sunlight. When would she treasure hunt for her own antiques business on the historic Strand in Galveston ?
Gerry’s a native Texan and lives halfway between Houston and Galveston with her own wonder dog, a Bedlington Terrier na...more
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Eternity or Mexican food? Tough call.
Then there’s the whole problem with sunlight. When would she treasure hunt for her own antiques business on the historic Strand in Galveston ?
Gerry’s a native Texan and lives halfway between Houston and Galveston with her own wonder dog, a Bedlington Terrier na...more
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