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Once Burned (Night Prince #1)

by Jeaniene Frost (Goodreads Author)

4.27 of 5 stars 4.27 · rating details · 16,435 ratings · 2,241 reviews

She's a mortal with dark powers...

After a tragic accident scarred her body and destroyed her dreams, Leila never imagined that the worst was still to come: terrifying powers that let her channel electricity and learn a person's darkest secrets through a single touch. Leila is doomed to a life of solitude...until creatures of the night kidnap her, forcing her to reach out w...more

Mass Market Paperback, 346 pages

Published June 26th 2012 by Avon

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Dec 08, 2010 Lora marked it as to-read

Shelves: pr-uf-crossbreed

My mouth is literally watering whilst thinking about Vlad - he is one sexy a$$ed mofo. Can't wait for this^^

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Dec 24, 2012 Schay rated it 4 of 5 stars

*BEFORE*
OMFGWTFBBQBOOYAH!!!!
...
...
I don't like beards.
But I like Vlad.
So I just imagine Vlad without a beard, until Frost mentions his stupid beard, and then I get annoyed all over again.
I <3 Jeaniene Frost.

*POST-READ*
IT'S NOT A BEARD! (Yes, I know I'm super late lol)

I love him. That is all.

P.S. Leila's slap was definitely one of the highlights of the book. You go, gurl!

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Jun 28, 2012 Maja rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Once Burned is a radical improvement over the last few Night Huntress books, but unfortunately, that isn’t saying much. Cat and Bones have been losing steam, but their world still has so much to give, which in some ways makes this a very smart move. I was a bit skeptical at first (aren’t I always?) about Frost using such a huge historical figure as a protagonist, but she handled that part well: she stayed very close to what the world knows about the real Vlad III Tepes.

However, she didn’t stay...more Once Burned is a radical improvement over the last few Night Huntress books, but unfortunately, that isn’t saying much. Cat and Bones have been losing steam, but their world still has so much to give, which in some ways makes this a very smart move. I was a bit skeptical at first (aren’t I always?) about Frost using such a huge historical figure as a protagonist, but she handled that part well: she stayed very close to what the world knows about the real Vlad III Tepes.

However, she didn’t stay true to herself. When I tried to combine what we found out about him in the original series (he appeared in at least two Night Huntress books) with what I know of the real Vlad, this wasn’t what I came up with at all. Obviously she had to offer more than she did when he was just a secondary character, but she still needed to stay close to her previous portrayal of him. A lot of things were missing, most of all the sardonic sense of humor I’ve learned to expect. Frost chose to put emphasis on his other traits like arrogance and ruthlessness – all understandable, of course, he is Vlad the Impaler after all – but he seemed too cold somehow, and I didn’t get the attraction between him and Leila at all.

It didn’t help that Leila seemed seriously underdeveloped. Too much of her character was left unexplored. She carried guilt over causing her mother’s death, and yet the whole thing was barely mentioned. Years of animosity between her and her sister were resolved in one very short conversation. Everything was too abrupt. When I fist found out that she was a circus performer, I was excited and I wanted to learn more, but that too was barely mentioned. I see no point in giving your protagonist such an interesting occupation if you don’t intend to make the most of it.

Most of this book takes place in different parts of Romania. Being who I am (linguist, grammar nerd and lover of all things old and European), I was disappointed by the amount of research Jeaniene Frost invested in this book. Sure, she did her homework on Vlad Tepes himself, but Romanian language, culture and customs were all painfully neglected. Even Vlad’s humans, some of whom didn’t even speak English, all had English names.

Like my friend Missie (you can read her review here), I think it best not to overthink this book. Thinking about it too much only makes you see the barely hidden flaws. But Jeaniene Frost’s books are never boring, and they’re always hot. Sometimes – especially in the middle of the summer – that’s all you can ask.

Even after reading Vlad and Leila's adventure, Mircea II Basarab remains my favorite Wallachian prince and my favorite fictional crush. You can meet him in all his glory in Touch the Dark by Karen Chance.

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Jun 28, 2012 Shawna rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Night Huntress, PNR, & UF fans

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5 stars – Vampire/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy Romance

Thoughts Before Reading:

I am practically panting and salivating for Vlad’s book!

Thoughts After Reading:

I am practically panting and salivating for Vlad’s next book!

Like I said in my status update...Bones might be the reigning king of chapter 32, but Vlad is the Night Prince of chapter 23! Yowza! Inferno hotness!

But in all seriousness...Bones is one of my all-time favorite Romancelandia husbands, and even though Vlad made a powerful showing, Bones...more

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Apr 23, 2012 Tynga rated it 5 of 5 stars

Once Burned is the first book in the Night Prince series, a spin-off of the Night Huntress series, and is featuring my favorite character: Vlad! Vlad has been my favorite since he made his first appearance in the original series and when I learnt he’d have a series of his own, I was beyond ecstatic and Once Burned didn’t disappoint!

Once Burned is narrated by Leila, a human girl with rather unusual abilities. After she touched a downed power line in her early teenage years, and miraculously surv...more Once Burned is the first book in the Night Prince series, a spin-off of the Night Huntress series, and is featuring my favorite character: Vlad! Vlad has been my favorite since he made his first appearance in the original series and when I learnt he’d have a series of his own, I was beyond ecstatic and Once Burned didn’t disappoint!

Once Burned is narrated by Leila, a human girl with rather unusual abilities. After she touched a downed power line in her early teenage years, and miraculously surviving, she came out of the encounter changed. Electricity courses through her body, electrocuting anyone she touches. Like it wasn’t enough, by touching someone with her right hand, she sees their biggest sin. She can also access memories of the past, present and even glimpse of the future when touching objects. That’s how she ended up in a carnival troop, never staying long at one place and yet it wasn’t enough to keep her off the radar. A group of vampires will kidnap and threaten her, she has to locate a vampire for them, a ruthless vampire who can manifest fire and isn’t bothered by murder. He might be her only chance at survival though, is it better to deal with the evil you know, or the evil you don’t?

Frost latest book was highly exciting, as per usual. We already had glimpses of Vlad’s past from his time with Cat (main character of the Night Huntress series) but we got a more throughout display of his history in this novel. He was the inspiration behind the famous Dracula stories and we discover the truth behind the legends. We are also blessed with a glimpse behind the hard shell Vlad always keeps up because even though he won’t admit it, he falls for Leila. I truly enjoyed learning more about my favorite vampire, and I know there is still a lot more to discover in the following novel. Leila also was a delightful character. Because of her unique abilities, she always kept herself on the sideline, never allowing anybody close, her only friend being a dwarf vampire from her carnival crew, because he can sustain the electric shocks she gives off. She is fierce, but also starts off as very insecure. Meeting with Vlad will be a life changing experience for her and in more than one way. Her loyalty, determination and courage really shone as she faced some seriously powerful vampires without blinking.

I LOVED the romance in this novel. Vlad and Leila’s relationship is very unusual, to say the least, and seeing them faceoff was highly entertaining! He is used to people cowering in fear, doing his every command but Leila will have none of it. She commands attention and won’t bow to his temper. He is over confident, she’s in denial of her attraction to him and the whole courting (if you can even call it that) was a real game of hide-and-seek. Once they came together is was steaming and electric (quite literally!) and I loved it. There are two particularly searing hot intimate scenes in this novel, and true to herself, Jeaniene Frost delivered epic-scale sex scenes.

The main story line revolve around finding the vampire who ordered Leila’s kidnapping with the ultimate goal of killing Vlad. Frost did an amazing job of keeping us in the dark for a long time, building the suspense and mystery. Via the many actions scenes, Leila developed her abilities with a new found confidence and her progress will be the key to victory. The whole plot was really flowing and kept a realistic and enjoyable pace. Between the action and the romance, there’s no time to be bored at all!

The final battle was grand and I liked that even though it brings some closure, some very important issues remain unsettled, promising even more action for the still untitled second book in the series, scheduled for 2013.

Once Burned is a scorching hot and electrifying read. Its characters and action will sweep you off your feet and leaving you begging for more. Fans of the Night Huntress series do not want to miss it, but more importantly, even though I strongly suggest you read the original series because it’s awesome, you don’t need to read it before you pick up Once Burned. It’s written in a way that let’s you step right into this amazing world Jeaniene Frost created.
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Apr 25, 2012 Amy Jacobs rated it 5 of 5 stars

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OH. MY. GOD!!!! It is finally here! The book we have all been waiting for in the great world that author Jeaniene Frost has created. We finally get Vlad in all of his sexy glory. I admit that when this book arrived for me to review, I almost fell over from excitement. I screamed in joy, overheated at the sexy cover, and even told my family to get the heck out of the way while I ran for my favorite reading chair. The family went without dinner. They were not allowed to bother me. All regular chor...more OH. MY. GOD!!!! It is finally here! The book we have all been waiting for in the great world that author Jeaniene Frost has created. We finally get Vlad in all of his sexy glory. I admit that when this book arrived for me to review, I almost fell over from excitement. I screamed in joy, overheated at the sexy cover, and even told my family to get the heck out of the way while I ran for my favorite reading chair. The family went without dinner. They were not allowed to bother me. All regular chores ceased as Vlad arrived in my mailbox.

We start off in the story reading about Leila and her life. She is disfigured due to a freak accident long ago by touching a downed power line and has joined the carnival as an entertainer. She is aware of vampires in the world because her partner for her act is a midget vamp. Don't let Marty's small stature make you think he is a puny vamp though. He is like a Father figure to Leila and he has a heart bigger than most regular sized people.

When Leila is kidnapped by other vampires, she is forced to use some of her other 'gifts' that came about after the energy absorbed from the power line. She can touch things with her right hand and send out electrical shocks. She can also see glimpse's of the past, present and future with a small touch. She pulls these glimpse's from leftover essence that a person leaves behind on things. The vampires that have kidnapped her are working for a stronger vamp who is searching for Vlad. He wants revenge on Vlad and will use any means necessary to get him. When Leila is forced to use her gifts, she is surprised to learn that Vlad can hear her spying on his present. She figures he is the less of the two evils and asks for his help. Vlad comes to the rescue and sweeps Leila away to his castle in Romania so they can work together in finding the bad guy.

As they try to work together, Leila finds herself attracted to the mysterious and ruthless Vlad. He has the sex appeal and strength she craves. Leila has never been in a relationship before due to her 'shocking gifts' and is venturing down a new path with Vlad. Her gifts have no real effect on Vlad and she can't believe how wonderful it feels to touch someone without hurting him. Vlad is his typical confident and arrogant self knowing how he is having an effect on her since he can read her mind. What ensue's is heated glances, confident flirting and a bunch of sexy time!

Oh yes, by this time in the book you are wondering the same thing. Trust me in saying that the author does not disappoint in describing in glorious detail the image of Vlad's body. Before you even ask, yes there is even another hot and steamy shower scene that involves a very excited Vlad. *swoon*

As things get even more dangerous for Vlad and Leila, Vlad brings her family to his castle as well for protection. We get to meet her father and Leila's sister, Gretchen. To see Leila so close to a man is shocking to say the least for them. Especially when they notice Vlad is able to hold her hand with no show of pain.

The author does not disappoint with her flair of hilarity whenever Vlad is around. He is even hilarious when Bones and Cat decide to make a brief appearance in the book. Again, Bones loves to tease Vlad and he grabs the chance to tease at him when he teaches Leila how to block Vlad from reading her mind.

If I had one complaint about this book, it would only be the ending. I can't even really call it a complaint though. The way it ends, you are left hanging with the knowledge that their story is far from over. Since this is going to be at least a two book series, we have to wait until the next book to have some things resolved. This was very frustrating only because we have waited so long as it is for Vlad to have his own book. Now the reader has to wait again!

Overall the story sucked me in, chewed me up then spit me out. It left me wanting to read the story all over again. I wanted Vlad before, but now I need more Vlad. To say it is going to be a long and torturing wait is an understatement. If you haven't read about Vlad before, you are missing out on one of the sexiest alpha vamp's in the paranormal genre!(less)

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Jun 22, 2012 Mandi Schreiner rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: pnr

I’m a big fan of Jeaniene Frost’s books. Her Night Huntress series rocks my world – hello – it’s Bones, and he is just one of the best alpha heroes out there. But I will say, the past few Bones and Cat books haven’t been my favorites in the series. So when I sat down with Once Burned, the first in her new Night Prince spin-off series featuring Vlad (currently two books are planned) I was very excited for this one. I adore Vlad, who makes many appearances in her world. And I really enjoyed this b...more I’m a big fan of Jeaniene Frost’s books. Her Night Huntress series rocks my world – hello – it’s Bones, and he is just one of the best alpha heroes out there. But I will say, the past few Bones and Cat books haven’t been my favorites in the series. So when I sat down with Once Burned, the first in her new Night Prince spin-off series featuring Vlad (currently two books are planned) I was very excited for this one. I adore Vlad, who makes many appearances in her world. And I really enjoyed this book.

Before we get to Vlad, let’s talk about the heroine, Leila. As a teenager, she touched a downed power line, electrocuting herself. When she woke up, she had a scar that ran from her temple down to her right hand. But that was just the beginning. Now, If she touches someone with her right hand, she sends many volts of electricity through them. She also can see someone’s worst sin through a single touch and if she touches an object that someone else has touched, she can get a psychic impression of that person, sometimes in the past, and sometimes visions of the future. These odd abilities prevents Leila from living a normal life (in which she use to excel as a gymnast), which is how she finds herself traveling with a circus, performing in a sideshow using her acrobat abilities. Her good friend, and vampire Marty (who is all of four feet tall) can handle her electricity to an extent, allowing her to perform and touch him without fear.

Her odd abilities get noticed by the wrong type of person, and she ends up being kidnapped by not so nice vampires. They give her items to touch, demanding to know when in the future the owner of these items will leave his closely guarded fortress. When she touches them, and sees the owner, she doesn’t realize the powerful being she is connecting with. Vlad is a very old vampire, who has the ability to control fire, which makes him very feared. When Leila “looks in on him” he is able to communicate telepathically with her. Once she convinces him through speaking with him through her mind, that she is kidnapped and the baddie vamps are after him, Vlad soon comes crashing through the hotel room, causing much fire and taking Leila back with him to Romania. He knows the baddie vamps were just puppets for someone much more evil who will eventually try to nab Leila again. He keeps her with him to keep her safe, and uses her abilities to try to figure out who his enemy is.

Vlad, also once known as Tepesh the Impaler comes from a long line of Princes who have been slaughtered. He has kept his people safe for 500 years and for that, he has kind of earned his arrogant side, and yet is comes off as very sexy in this book. He is able to read Leila’s mind, so he constantly knows what she is thinking which is frustrating for Leila, but amusing for the readers. Vlad is a very cool dude. He has a temper and once someone starts to annoy him, everyone around him can usually smell smoke if he hasn’t already lit someone on fire. But around Leila, he plays it cool. He is enamored with her, and with all of his arrogance he knows she will eventually be in his bed.

Since Leila electrocutes everyone she touches, she has lived a lonely life. While she can touch a vampire, and he or she won’t immediately keel over, she can’t touch a regular vampire for too long, eventually harming that person. But Vlad is different. Since he can control fire, she can pump as many electrical volts as she wants into him, barely causing him to shudder. This opens a door for Leila, knowing that this sexy, yet dangerous man could be her lover. Vlad is so sexy in this book and I really enjoyed how their relationship unfolds.

I led my armies from the front, Vlad had said. The proof was all over his body, from the scars that adorned his skin in random white patterns to the muscles that flexed and bunched with his slightest movement. If he’d looked like one of those effeminate magazine models, I wouldn’t have felt such a powerful swell of lust, but there was nothing boyish or plastic about Vlad. He was devastatingly masculine, and all of that untamed sensuality was now mine to savor. The knowledge caused another rush of heat between my legs.
“If I didn’t want you so much,” he said in a deadly purr, “I’d let you keep fucking me with your gaze, but you make me impatient.”
My one disappointment is that we don’t get Vlad’s point of view, this book is only told in Leila’s POV. I don’t mind that with her Night Huntress series but I really wanted to hear Vlad’s voice and thoughts.

While Bones and Cat make a very brief appearance, we meet some new people in this book. Maximus is Vlad’s second in command and I really like him. He hasB&N a small attraction to Leila at the beginning of the book which plays out nicely. Vlad also has a group of humans living at his castle that have a small part. Marty, who is a father figure to Leila also has a role in this book.

As two books are planned (maybe more) for this series, this one doesn’t end with a completely settled HEA, which I’m glad for. These two, while they definitely have an attraction for each other, need to get to know one another a little better before love comes into play.

The villain is pretty evil and I also like that people die in this book. It is a dangerous world, and Jeaniene Frost allows that violence to come through. It is paired well with the sexy romance and humorous lines.

Very much looking forward to the next book.

Rating: B(less)

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Jul 07, 2012 Elisandra Franzmann rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Vlad, Vlad, Vlad, VLAD!!!!!!!!!

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Jul 03, 2012 Brittany B. rated it 3 of 5 stars

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If Vlad is the Night Prince, Bones is still the undisputed King!

I'm not writing a big review. (because I'm scared to lose my favorite friends over this book...)

I think it's a fun read, and I love the actual Vlad history and locations throughout Romania that Frost writes about.
But I didn't feel a lot of heart in this book. It was steamy, to be sure, but I think Vlad has shown himself to be a better guy than he is in this book. He is harder and scarier in Once Burned than he ever is in Night...more

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Jul 06, 2012 Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity rated it 3 of 5 stars

Recommended to Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity by: Buddy read with my eff girls

Shelves: adult

At least that's what Jeaniene Frost wants us to believe.

"If I felt nothing more for you than lust, Maximus would be on that pole for a week, and you, my lovely interloper, would not be here with me now."

Hardly the words you'd find on a Hallmark card, but they caused a glow of happiness nonetheless.

3.5 stars. Okay, so I might be exaggerating just a little. Vlad Tepesh (a.k.a. the Dracula) was still up to his pole-impaling ways, although he didn't come off nearly as menacing as the legend portray...more

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Jun 22, 2012 Julie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, read-in-2012

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It was in 2011, what seems like forever ago, that Jeaniene Frost wrote some of the most *squee* educing words on her blog ever.

“I am also contracted to write the first two books in a new series featuring – you guessed it – Vlad as the hero.”

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!

I swear, there was a small worldwide earthquake the day Jeaniene announced that caused by all the women who *squeed* upon hearing that news.

For any of you read the Night Huntress series, you are wel...more

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Apr 24, 2012 Sophia (FV) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Wow!! I really enjoyed this book!! The heroine was great which is good since the story is told from her POV. Seriously, she was awesome, like kick ass, take names awesome. :)

Vlad has always been one of my favorite secondary characters in the Night Huntress books and I loved him in this one. But I wanted more Vlad because I'm greedy. He's arrogant, alpha and to quote him from a Night Huntress book *bangs head...which one? help me out here*, he's "nummy, nummy". LOL

Vlad's world is very violent a...more

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Jul 10, 2012 Ta§chima Cullen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Update 5/17/2012

Listen up people! Exclusive content of Once Burned is now online at Jeaniene Frost's Facebook page!!! Going to go read it right now but I thought I should let you guys know.

Update 1/31/2012

It has a cover and the cover model is hot as hell. Hmmm I can certainly imagine him being Vlad, actually not so far off from what I had in my mind anyways ;)

I can also imagine him being Dimitri Belikov (Vampire Academy) for some strange reason.

This is what we ALL have been waiting for, Vald's...more

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Jul 09, 2012 Dija rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Once Burned was my most-anticipated release of 2012, second only to Iced: A Dani O'Malley Novel. And while it was, thankfully, not a disappointment, it wasn't as great as I'd hoped it'd be either.

I feel like this isn't the Vlad we've come to know and love from Night Huntress. This Vlad was almost a stranger to me, and if he's treated as a new character, his personality wasn't too bad. But if you keep in mind every witty comment he has imparted in the past along with his friendship with Cat and h...more

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Jun 30, 2012 is mee... kissa rated it 3 of 5 stars

3.5
Damn, Vlad is gorgeous.
Laila's perspective on Bones was really interesting:

He was also handsome in a too-pretty way that made me think with less muscles, a wig, and some makeup, he’d look great in a dress.

=D I'm not used to picturing him in such a feminine way.

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yeah!!!!!! Vlad!!!! wooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!! yummy fire-powered vamp!
helloooooooooo cover. ohhhhhhhh, not what i imagined Vlad to look like but i'm certainly not gonna complain ;)

MAJOR UPDATE
20% of this book is out now, so if you...more

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Jul 05, 2012 Steph rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Harlequin’s Pinterest page “Dream Date with an Angel” inspired me to create a pictorial review of Once Burned.

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Per Author's Website: Vlad and Leila’s books will be part of the new Night Prince series.

Okay, why “Night Prince”? For one, the word “Night” will – hopefully – let readers know at a glance that these stories are set in the same world as my Night Huntress series and Night Huntress World novels. Second, contrary to the most popular fictional rendering of Vlad the I...more

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Jun 30, 2012 Tai the Lioness rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Warning:Its bitchy and not comprehensive as a review at all so please, no whining
2.5 stars

Well. I'm Disappointed. Is that it?

I get it, Its a series we've got to leave some stuff for the next books, but that doesn't excuse ...ummm this lack luster start to a series.

Frost has great characters to build off of but doesn't deliver Its really quite annoying. The book was boring and the characters weren't even that likable. I expect way more of a paranormal vet who has a much anticipated novel. I mean...more

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Jun 30, 2012 AJ rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romantic, series, steamy, pnr-vampires

“I’m the only authentic Vlad. Everyone else is merely an envious imitation.”

There's nothing more I really need to say is there? Vlad is Vlad, and he is AWESOME! I loved him in the Night Huntress books, and I love him even more as the hero of his own series (especially after his epic entrance into the story!).

Leila is a strong character and a good match for him, and the two of them together are on fire (pardon the pun, hehehe) - seriously, even in the shower... hot damn! I love the honesty bet...more

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Aug 21, 2012 MonsterReader rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: best-authors, slow-beginning, disappointment, expected-too-much-didn-t-deliver, everyone-loved-not-me, fooled-by-summary, guilty-pleasures, i-saw-that-coming, hot-chemistry, letdown, lost-interest, love-based-on-looks, meh-okay, predictable-plot, umm-okay

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I'm not going to lie, I'm utterly disappointed. There, I said it. Jeaniene is one my favorite authors, and it pains me to say this, but I didn't like this book. I never felt that connection between the main characters, especially, from Vlad.

And the beginning was soooo slow. The plotline was practically not there, until half in the story. I am disappointed, but I still this author.

I will be looking at her other upcoming work. But this has left a sour bitter taste in my mouth....more

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Jul 02, 2012 Aestas Book Blog rated it 4 of 5 stars

"I want to know what your end game is."
Another flash of teeth, this time showing his fangs. "To have you screaming my name within the hour."

The Vlad we have come to love from the Night Huntress series finally gets his own series!

I liked it the book - it was a good light PNR read. But honestly, Vlad felt a little different here than he did in the NH series and this book just didn't have quite the same heart-racing intensity that the Cat & Bones books have, but still, it did not disappoint...more

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Jun 27, 2012 Merve Özcan rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: immortal, romance, vampire, elemental, fav-men, funny, murder, contemporary

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Vu ve huuuuvv!

İşte beklenen kitap çıktı ve okuma fırsatı elde edildi!

Ne desem boş çok eğlenceliydi. Kitabın Vlad'ın bakış açısına da yöneleceğini düşünmüştüm ama bu beklentim boşa çıktı. Hayal kırıklığı. Kitabın sonunun ise yarım şekilde bırakılması beni rahatsız etti. Hepimiz en sonunda Vlad'ın aşkını itiraf edeceğini biliyoruz ama en azından daha iyi bir nokta kolayabilirdi yazar. Böyle olunca sanki bir bölüm eksikmiş gibi geldi.

Leila güçlü, mantıklı, s...more

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Jan 28, 2013 Karla rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: audio-ebook-combo, awesome-alpha, funny, needed-an-epilogue, paranormal, possessive-alpha, series-introduction, spunky-heroine, sweet-romance, vampire, virgin, yummy-men

3 1/2 Tepid Stars for Vlad Tepesh!!

Don't expect to get that same feeling when you first read about Cat and Bones, this book can't hold a candle to Halfway to the Grave, but in it's own right it was pretty good! I was actually kind of glad that JF gave Vlad and Leila a story that didn't mirror our beloved couple. I did feel though, the Vlad in Once Burned was a different Vlad who we met in the Night Huntress series. I'm not sure what it was, but something was missing. Had I read this series, neve...more

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Mar 06, 2013 Sheri rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult, reviewed, buddy-reads

Updated review:
I re-read Once Burned after finally reading the Night Huntress series. The first time I read it I had not read NH, and it was even better the second time around! Which is saying a lot, since I loved it the first time. However, after having read the Night Huntress series, I have so much more background information on Vlad and what he is like. I already knew his personality, so it was so much fun to see how this book played him out in keeping with those standards previously set. Plu...more Updated review:
I re-read Once Burned after finally reading the Night Huntress series. The first time I read it I had not read NH, and it was even better the second time around! Which is saying a lot, since I loved it the first time. However, after having read the Night Huntress series, I have so much more background information on Vlad and what he is like. I already knew his personality, so it was so much fun to see how this book played him out in keeping with those standards previously set. Plus, now I understand how badass Leila really is. I did not understand how her taunting, talking back to, and *gasp* slapping Vlad had been such a huge deal, but now knowing his true personality I can see that it really was. I did not feel I was missing anything when I read Once Burned the first time, but now after seeing the whole picture, I realize that I was.

Original review from August 2012:
Ok, so I admit it…I have not read the Night Huntress series. I know. I've been meaning to, and I even own the first three, but I have just never gotten around to reading them. But, I have been hearing so much about Cat and Bones and Vlad…how yummy and sexy he is, you know? So, when Once Burned came out, a story about Vlad, of course I had to check it out…

Leila has lived her life pretty much a freak of nature. She has basically been forced to live a life of solitude. Vlad is the sexiest vampire in the world (that's my opinion, not necessarily Leila's). He is also one of the oldest and most feared vampires in the world. When Leila and Vlad cross paths, sparks fly…literally.

Leila was a strong character. Even though she had been shunned her whole life, she was still proud, stubborn, and stood up for herself rather than just letting the big, strong, sexy vampire come to her rescue. Vlad was…Vlad. Really not much else to say. Mysterious, sexy, dangerous.

The story was great, fast-paced and action packed with just the right amount of steamy romance. The writing style was great, with touches of humor thrown in to keep you chuckling. And yes, I will now be reading the Night Huntress series. Bring on more Vlad!
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Mar 26, 2013 Aly (Mircea) Basarab rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, action, favorites, best-book-ever, royalty, urban-fantasy, 2013-group-challenge, re-reading

2nd read, 24th March 2013:
(Re)read with Maru, Sarah, Ange and anyone else who wants to join!
I liked it more then the 1st time!
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“I get that you come from a time when using a person’s family as blackmail was probably all the rage,” I snapped, “but it’s not cool to do in the twenty-first century! Seriously, how is this surprising to you?”
His brow arched. “We weren’t lovers when I first put your family under surveillance.”
“You’re trying to get off on a technicality?” My voice rose in disbelief...more

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Mar 16, 2013 P.A. Lupton rated it 5 of 5 stars

It has come to my attention that there are some PNR fans out there who still haven’t read a Jeaniene Frost book. For shame. You can’t be a fan of the Paranormal and not read her Night Huntress series. In my opinion, she is THE BEST. Her dialogue is always witty and laugh out loud funny, her sex scenes are smokin’ hot—do I even need to mention Chapter 32?—and her heroes and heroines are always kick ass. Cat and Bones will forever be my number one couple, but I have to say after finishing Once Bur...more
It has come to my attention that there are some PNR fans out there who still haven’t read a Jeaniene Frost book. For shame. You can’t be a fan of the Paranormal and not read her Night Huntress series. In my opinion, she is THE BEST. Her dialogue is always witty and laugh out loud funny, her sex scenes are smokin’ hot—do I even need to mention Chapter 32?—and her heroes and heroines are always kick ass. Cat and Bones will forever be my number one couple, but I have to say after finishing Once Burned, Vlad and Leila are a close second.

I was so excited for the release of this book that I cancelled all work for the day of release. I stayed up until midnight to download my copy from Amazon and then read until I finished. And after all that, it did not disappoint.

I was surprised to discover that the story is written in the first person POV from Leila’s perspective. At first I was a little disappointed that I wouldn’t get inside Vlad’s head, but then I realized I love it this way. Vlad remains a mystery—just like Bones. I never know what he’s thinking and it makes some of the revelations into his thoughts more meaningful. He is the one character I find so similar to Bones, which is why they don’t get along, I imagine. The scenes with Bones and Cat in it are hilarious. I love the animosity between Bones and Vlad. I loved when Vlad introduces Cat as his friend and then specifically says “and this is Bones. He is not my friend.” I cracked up laughing. And Bones gives it right back to Vlad, giving Leila some pointers that will drive him insane. Jeaniene Frost is the master at witty dialogue.

Leila reminds me a lot of Cat as well. They have different personalities, but a lot of the traits I love about Cat, Leila possesses. She’s spunky, not afraid to stand up for herself, even to Vlad. I mean, meeting a vampire is one thing, but Dracula? Who wouldn’t be intimidated? Leila, that’s who. She is tough, loyal, and gifted with unusual powers. She kicks bad guy butt, but still has a soft feminine side. She’s awesome.

Vlad is ruthless and arrogant—unbelievably arrogant—but I love that about him. But as the story progresses, we slowly realize he is ruthless to protect the people he cares about. “I come from a line of princes who all have one thing in common: They were murdered. I’ve been surrounded by death, betrayal, and power coups for hundreds of years, yet I’ve survived and kept my people safe by being smarter and more ruthless than my enemies.” He will allow no one to hurt his people. And Leila quickly becomes one of his people. They have a spark right away, and the tension just keeps building. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. I will finish with one of my favorite scene’s from Once Burned:

“Right back at you,” I said, matching his unyielding stare. “Is that all?”
His lips twisted. “No. I can give you honesty, monogamy, and more passion than you can stand, but not love. That emotion died in me long ago, as I suspect you already know.”
I took a deep breath, fighting a twinge that made no sense because he was right. I had guessed that about him.
“Good,” I replied in a steady voice. “I was worried that you’d turn into one of those obsessed, emo movie vampires, and that would be embarrassing for both of us.”

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Dec 10, 2012 Zeek rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: alpha-hero, pnr, kick-ass-heroine, romance, vamps

I read it fast and found it hard to put down- indication of a good book for me. I noticed many who've read it already, had issues with Vlad- impaler that he is- but really, that is his moniker you cant make 'em all sweet and anxty. ;)

Besides, he really isnt as bad as all that- at least he relegated his impaling to vamps who'd survive none-the-less...

Liked how sexy he and Leila were together- frakin got all hot during the shower scene- and how he helped her grow in her gift. Yes there's a big bad...more

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Aug 02, 2012 Leigh rated it 4 of 5 stars

I.Cannot.Wait for a book ALL about Vlad!! Squeeeee!!!

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HOT HANDS...HERE I COME, BABY!!!!!!!

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4.5 stars! Loved it! Loved seeing that Vlad found a woman who intrigued him as much as she did, especially since he is such a private vamp and it takes a lot to gain his interest and maintain it. Loved how he would constantly read her mind and give his little smirk in response to her often naughty thoughts. And of course, lov...more

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Jun 28, 2012 Becs - Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: cover-lust-i-has-it, kindle, paranormal-romance, scarred-heroes, urban-fantasy, vampires

It’s so good to be back in Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress World and it’s been a while – probably almost a year since the last Cat and Bones story and that was just a novella. I had to spend a few moments reacquainting myself with the rules. Can the vamps go out in the sun – yes unless they’re newbies. Does a wooden stake kill them – no. Do they sparkle in the sunshine – nope!

It only took a few minutes with Vlad for it all to coming back but we’ll start with Leila.

After touching a live power cab...more

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Jul 05, 2012 Lynsey (The Demon Librarian) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: vampire-ific, bad-ass-dude, hero-i-love, girl-power, heroine-i-love, hot-smexy-times, magic-tastic, paranormal-romance, romantic-elements

Ah, Vlad, Vlad, Vlad. How I have longed for your book, to finally find out who the man behind the funny lines and fireballs really is, once and for all.

And the answer? Well, I'd say he's someone who's a lot more sexy, with a much bigger propensity for impalement of all kinds, but who is also, unfortunately, not quite as funny.

Don't get me wrong he was still more or less true to character, and he still found much amusement in observing Leila, but when you think of some of his classic lines from t...more

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Jan 04, 2013 Barbara, aka VampAngel rated it 4 of 5 stars

Reread on 01/04/2013

DAMMIT! I WANT THE NEXT BOOK NOW!

First read on 06/26/2012

Edited on 06/27/2012: I'm removing one star as of today. I had a day to think about it and another complaint arose in my head: WHERE WAS THE HUMOR? Ok, Leila was pretty funny, but where was funny Vlad? He was hilarious in all of his Nigh Huntress appearances and I cannot for the life of me remember one quip of his in this book!

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Jeaniene Frost is the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of the Night Huntress series, the Night Prince series and the Night Huntress World novels. To date, foreign rights for her novels have sold to nineteen different countries. Jeaniene lives in North Carolina with her husband Matthew, who long ago accepted that she rarely cooks and always sleeps in on the weekends....more

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