When the human and the vampire worlds collide, there will be hell to pay.
Luca Ambrus is a rare breed: vampire from birth, begotten by... read full description
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Aug 06, 2011
Shannon
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I'm a big paranormal romance/urban fantasy fan and I've enjoyed some of Linda Howard's mainstream romance books previously. So when I saw she had written something in the paranormal genre, I thought it'd be a slam dunk. I was disappointed. The book was slow and boring. It's one of those books where the authors do the world building as data dumps of information, explaining everything to the reader instead of letting the information build more naturally during action and dialogue. And the the sett
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May 14, 2010
Donna
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My Rating: 3.5/5
Blood Born is the first book for me to read by either Linda Howard or Linda Jones. It has a lot promise to be a fascinating series in the world of vampires and the supernatural. The vampires are both beautiful and terrifying with their fair share of rotten apples. I like that because you never know what to expect from the vampires and the fact that they are all not beautiful to refreshing. There was also a mixture of other preternatural characters which I love to see More...
Blood Born is the first book for me to read by either Linda Howard or Linda Jones. It has a lot promise to be a fascinating series in the world of vampires and the supernatural. The vampires are both beautiful and terrifying with their fair share of rotten apples. I like that because you never know what to expect from the vampires and the fact that they are all not beautiful to refreshing. There was also a mixture of other preternatural characters which I love to see More...
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Jan 18, 2011
Anna
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A war is brewing. Vampires, Warriors and humans will all play a roll. Luca is blood born meaning he was born from two vampires. He works as the assassin of the Vampire Council. When the Council leader calls telling him to come in there is trouble is on it's way, he never thought that it would lead him straight to Chloe Fallon.
While I had heard of both Linda Howard and Linda Jones, they were still new authors to me. So I was excited to read this one and see what their take on vampires More...
While I had heard of both Linda Howard and Linda Jones, they were still new authors to me. So I was excited to read this one and see what their take on vampires More...
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Mar 06, 2011
Heather
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I love to read different authors and genres but, my favorite is paranormal romance. I hadn't read either of these authors prior to this book. I often use Amazon recommendations to discover new authors and once again I wasn't disappointed.
Once you've read as many paranormal vampire romance novels as I have - they begin to look alike. However, the authors introduced a couple of interesting new concepts, to a well-worn plot (including the conduit and warrior connections).
Even though, I felt the e More...
Once you've read as many paranormal vampire romance novels as I have - they begin to look alike. However, the authors introduced a couple of interesting new concepts, to a well-worn plot (including the conduit and warrior connections).
Even though, I felt the e More...
Nov 08, 2011
Nhelly18
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After you've finished reading the book, that's the time you'll realize that the books was fun to read. It has a great story line. It has substance. It looks great on a bigger picture. It made me squeel sometimes for the cute parts. It made me want to read more in some parts, too. But I can say, its only few parts.
Actually there is nothing new to this book. A vampire in love with a human, covens, witches, powers. And some other things, too. The writter threw some spices that's why it More...
Actually there is nothing new to this book. A vampire in love with a human, covens, witches, powers. And some other things, too. The writter threw some spices that's why it More...
Feb 26, 2011
Christine
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I see this book is getting some less than enthusiastic reviews, and maybe if you're a die-hard vampire romance lover you'll have a different perspective, but I liked it. I didn't read this book because of the vampirse, though. Actually, I was surprised to see that Linda Howard had written a vampire book. I've read at least a dozen of her books, few of which have a paranormal element, and when they do, it's pretty minor. I was curious when I saw this one, especially since I have grudgingly found
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Jun 10, 2010
Jill
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Blood Born is the first book in a new vampire series. Luca Ambrus is a vampire. I guess you could call him an enforcer of sorts. The governing vampire body calls on him to hunt down and kill those vampires who break the law and threaten other vampires. The most important thing is to keep the knowledge of the existence of vampires away from the human race. When Luca's good friend on the council is killed he learns that there is a traitor in their mist. He must uncover and stop the traitor before
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Apr 29, 2010
Gamatst
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This could have been a very good book. If you could take out the annoying repetitiveness that wastes many a page, and the interminable inner monologues between almost every sentence uttered by any of the characters, there is some promise underneath.
Some very interesting world building and good characters to carry a series with if they would just have some conversations to bring the various aspects and personalities out instead of the info dumping that goes on and on.
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Some very interesting world building and good characters to carry a series with if they would just have some conversations to bring the various aspects and personalities out instead of the info dumping that goes on and on.
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May 23, 2010
Alexis-Morgan
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A vampire book for adults! Sorry, I'm just so sick of the whole "Twilight" thing going on now.
Anyway, wow! This was a new take on an old theme. Good guys, bad guys, "sex and blood." What scene, by the way. This was the only part of the book that bothered me. Then, I thought about it, and well, okay. There were feelings there already.
Luca is hot. Chloe is real, funny, and very likable. She doesn't whine, but does what needs to get done with insights int More...
Anyway, wow! This was a new take on an old theme. Good guys, bad guys, "sex and blood." What scene, by the way. This was the only part of the book that bothered me. Then, I thought about it, and well, okay. There were feelings there already.
Luca is hot. Chloe is real, funny, and very likable. She doesn't whine, but does what needs to get done with insights int More...
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May 23, 2010
Yvonnesaprincess
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A fantastic read, great plot. lots of action. The main Character is a rare blood born vampire who is two thousand years old and very powerful. Lucas Ambrus is an agent of a vampire council that governs vampirekind. He helps them preserve their secrecy and destroys any who betray them.
His good friend is killed and he uncovers a sinister conspiracy of rogue vampires bent on taking over the earth and enslaving humans. Chole Fallon is a conduit and a target because she can bring forth th More...
His good friend is killed and he uncovers a sinister conspiracy of rogue vampires bent on taking over the earth and enslaving humans. Chole Fallon is a conduit and a target because she can bring forth th More...
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May 11, 2010
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blood born: most powerful vampire that exists – naturally born from two vampires
warriors: immortal fighters that exist on a different plane, sent via a conduit to save the human race from slavery
conduits: human descendants from warriors and the only way for warriors to enter the human realm. Fiercely hunted down by rebel vampires and killed.
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blood born: most powerful vampire that exists – naturally born from two vampires
warriors: immortal fighters that exist on a different plane, sent via a conduit to save the human race from slavery
conduits: human descendants from warriors and the only way for warriors to enter the human realm. Fiercely hunted down by rebel vampires and killed.
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May 17, 2010
Susi
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This book surprised me in many ways, not always in a good way but it did nonetheless. It's the first book in a new series and as in most first books it has the bitter task of introducing the world and the characters.
The world we are thrown in is nothing totally unique but it worked for me. We have vampires living hidden between the ignorant humans who are unaware of the danger they live in. Vampires aren't completely the way they are often pictured in these kind of book but they aren More...
The world we are thrown in is nothing totally unique but it worked for me. We have vampires living hidden between the ignorant humans who are unaware of the danger they live in. Vampires aren't completely the way they are often pictured in these kind of book but they aren More...
May 16, 2010
All Things Urban Fantasy
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BLOOD BORN is the first in the Immortal Warrior series about warriors from a parallel dimension who need certain humans called conduits to call them into our world whenever mankind faces real danger. Vampires, having long since concealed their existence, are preparing to declare all out war on humanity and claim what they consider to be their rightful place in the world. Only one thing is stopping them: The sanctuary spell. Unless More...
BLOOD BORN is the first in the Immortal Warrior series about warriors from a parallel dimension who need certain humans called conduits to call them into our world whenever mankind faces real danger. Vampires, having long since concealed their existence, are preparing to declare all out war on humanity and claim what they consider to be their rightful place in the world. Only one thing is stopping them: The sanctuary spell. Unless More...
Dec 07, 2010
Jess
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I'm going to give this one 2.5 stars. I went in with lower expectations because I kept hearing that it wasn't a great story and it wasn't one of Howard's best works. Well I can say that I agree with the latter part of the statement. It wasn't one of Howard's best books but I don't think it was terrible.
There were some parts I found myself bored in, but other parts I found interesting. I think at this point I've read so many books about vamps that anything a little different draws my at More...
There were some parts I found myself bored in, but other parts I found interesting. I think at this point I've read so many books about vamps that anything a little different draws my at More...
Nov 19, 2011
Julie
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When I picked up this book I wasn't sure what to expect. I was very pleased with this book. It was vastly different from other Linda Howard books I read. I got pulled into this book and enjoyed the ride. Luca was a yummy hero to read about and other characters stood out and grabbed my attention as well.. I can't wait to see if there is more to this story.. I sense a series coming.
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Apr 29, 2011
Alexis
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The vampires are tired of living in secret; tired of hiding in the shadows so a few vampires plan a rebellion where they can put the world in its right of order. Vampires ruling the world as the masters of the humans. However there are ancient warriors who live in a different world unless they are needed to help the humans. They fought alongside humans in every major battle on earth though the humans were unaware. The warriors are the only people who can protect the humans from the vampires
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May 13, 2010
Bridget
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Luca, a sexy beast who was born a vampire, works for the Council. This group polices his kind to make sure that their secrets will remain safely hidden from the human world.
When a Council leader has been slayed by none other than a vampire, Luca sets out to find and destroy the one responsible. If only things could be that simple. There is more going on with some of the Council members than meets the eye. In an attempt to change the way vampire's have lived in the past, a group of ro More...
When a Council leader has been slayed by none other than a vampire, Luca sets out to find and destroy the one responsible. If only things could be that simple. There is more going on with some of the Council members than meets the eye. In an attempt to change the way vampire's have lived in the past, a group of ro More...
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Jul 05, 2010
Mary
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Luca Ambrus is a blood born, a vampire born of vampire parents. He is also the assasin for the Council who govern vampireville. Chloe Fallon is a conduit, a human who is able to channel spirit warriors into the physical world to protect mankind.
The Plot in this Linda Howard romance thriller involves a conspiracy of rogue vampire killing the conduits so that the vampires can rule the world without fighting the warriors. Luca saves Chloe twice from being killed, they bound and fall i More...
The Plot in this Linda Howard romance thriller involves a conspiracy of rogue vampire killing the conduits so that the vampires can rule the world without fighting the warriors. Luca saves Chloe twice from being killed, they bound and fall i More...
May 08, 2010
Kitrisha
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When I finished reading this book, I was conflicted as to if I liked it or not. On one hand, the characters were entertaining, and the story has a lot of potential as a series. On the other hand, there was so much inner dialogue, over-explination of the lexicon, and reiteration of the same facts over and over that I had a hard time staying involved in the story. I found myself skimming over many of the long-winded paragraphs, which were redundant, and, honestly, annoying after a while. I don't r
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Feb 27, 2011
Jessica
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Even skimming, there was a lot of repetition and the only characters I liked were Nevada and Sorin (quasi-villains) but I'll probably end up reading/skimming the next one, assuming the person who lent me this one buys it (I won't).
Some of the cultural stuff was seriously annoying (the presumption that people with Greek names are obviously not from the US for one. For another, while the male blood-born vampire stopped maturing in his early 30s, the female blood born vampire reached her More...
Some of the cultural stuff was seriously annoying (the presumption that people with Greek names are obviously not from the US for one. For another, while the male blood-born vampire stopped maturing in his early 30s, the female blood born vampire reached her More...
Jan 06, 2011
Emma
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I'm happy to note I'm not the only one who had problems with this book. Linda Howard is one of my favorite authors (I've reread Son of the Morning and Open Season far too many times to count!), but this book was so slow to start I couldn't take it anymore and just plain stopped reading.
There's a lot of info dump. Pages and pages of 'telling' and not a single 'showing'. No dialogue. No action. Nothing.
It drove me crazy, hence the DNF. That goes to show that not everyone shoul More...
There's a lot of info dump. Pages and pages of 'telling' and not a single 'showing'. No dialogue. No action. Nothing.
It drove me crazy, hence the DNF. That goes to show that not everyone shoul More...
Feb 13, 2012
Lindsay
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Interesting plot and well written, but some of the more specific elements (e.g. a human who is somehow immune to a vampire's gift, a newborn vampire who just happens to have more control than other newborns, etc.) are too much like other, better known vampire stories. After an overly long, drawn out book, the ending was very abrupt, which left me unsatisfied and frustrated.
I LOVED this line: "Chloe, though, with her aneurysm, had lived every day knowing it might be her last, an More...
I LOVED this line: "Chloe, though, with her aneurysm, had lived every day knowing it might be her last, an More...
Sep 17, 2010
Lori {Romancing the Darkside}
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Great start to a new paranormal romance series! Vampires, time traveling warriors and human conduits make this an original vampire paranormal romance. Started off a little slow but then jumped right into the action! Would have liked a little more romance between the main characters (Chloe and Luca), in between all of the action. There was a lot of world building which is necessary to the story but left little room for the main characters to get to know each other...I felt their love story was r
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Oct 21, 2010
Kseniya Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Sin Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
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I read a lot of romance books by Linda Howard, and wasn't surprised when she decided to start with the Vampire theme. Afterall, the whole vampire topic is so hot lately! Firstly, I'm so grateful to this book, because it actually introduced me to the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward. Unfortunately after reading those, I can only give it a 4 star.
Blod Born is written in true Linda Howard's style, some very passionate steamy scenes, and Luca.... Oh Luca, he's just so yummie... All More...
Blod Born is written in true Linda Howard's style, some very passionate steamy scenes, and Luca.... Oh Luca, he's just so yummie... All More...
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Aug 23, 2011
Dayatara
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I loved this book! I wasn't very excited about reading it but it turned out to be really, really good. Kind of a cross between Twilight & True Blook.
Luca was amazing and I found Chloe to be a very likeable heroine. The supporting characters were interesting as well, even though some of them were quite evil!
As I was reading, I was worried that the ending would be unfulfilling, but it was excellent. I can't wait to read the next book - Warrior Rising. After all of the innoc More...
Luca was amazing and I found Chloe to be a very likeable heroine. The supporting characters were interesting as well, even though some of them were quite evil!
As I was reading, I was worried that the ending would be unfulfilling, but it was excellent. I can't wait to read the next book - Warrior Rising. After all of the innoc More...
Dec 21, 2011
Sandy
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Not a very unique story, a bit too predictable, but I found it readable. Could not help comparing with other books on vampires that I have read and caught myself ....more than a few times saying... "really? that's not how vampires..." and then I smile at myself. There must be something about this book that would make me want to read Warrior Rising bk2. Btw, love Luca - never saw him crying but hey love is weird!.. Did not get any connection to Chloe... not enough depth to her ch
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Nov 21, 2010
I'll try the audio of this when I get it at the library despite the quibbles I have with it.
This could have been a very good book. If you could take out the annoying repetitiveness that wastes many a page, and the interminable inner monologues between almost every sentence uttered by any of the characters, there is some promise underneath.
Some very interesting world building and good characters to carry a series with if they would just have some conversations to bring the var More...
This could have been a very good book. If you could take out the annoying repetitiveness that wastes many a page, and the interminable inner monologues between almost every sentence uttered by any of the characters, there is some promise underneath.
Some very interesting world building and good characters to carry a series with if they would just have some conversations to bring the var More...
Mar 25, 2011
~KarenH~
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2.5 stars
I'm generally a pretty big Linda Howard fan, but this book was a disappointment. It wasn't horrible or anything, it just dragged. There was way too much of the characters' thoughts for the amount of actual storyline. Now, I do enjoy it when an author manages to convey the thoughts and emotions of the characters, but not to the point where the plot gets buried. A lot of the problem may have been because this is the first book of a new series and there was a certain amount o More...
I'm generally a pretty big Linda Howard fan, but this book was a disappointment. It wasn't horrible or anything, it just dragged. There was way too much of the characters' thoughts for the amount of actual storyline. Now, I do enjoy it when an author manages to convey the thoughts and emotions of the characters, but not to the point where the plot gets buried. A lot of the problem may have been because this is the first book of a new series and there was a certain amount o More...
Aug 31, 2010
Gina
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