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The Wedding of Antanasia Jessica Packwood and Lucius Valeriu Vladescu (Jessica #1.5)
by
Beth Fantaskey (Goodreads Author)
The on-line story about Jessica's and Lucius' wedding. Read it for free from the author website.
ebook, 90 pages
Published
2009
by Self Published
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Apr 12, 2010
Dahlia (yadkny)
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Absolutely beautiful!!! What a wonderful way to wrap up what happened to Antanasia (Jessica) and Lucius. I absoulutely loved the detail that was put into this short story of their wedding. The vampire wedding traditions were very original and made me fall in love with the couple even more then when I read Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side. I will even dare to say that this wedding was better than Bella and Edward's in Twilight (I wasn't sure if anything could top that). Of course now th...more
Apr 04, 2012
Lissa & Alexa The Novel Lasses
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3 of 5 stars
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Goodads Synopsis
The on-line story about Jessica's and Lucius' wedding. Read it for free from the author website at http://bethfantaskey.com/wedding/wedd...
Lissa Reviews
I received this as a bonus read to my purchase to Jessica’s Rules the Dark Side but you can read it for free from the authors website.
I was a bit critical with my review to Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark Side considering that I did enjoy the story. However, the wedding of Jessica and Lucius was very fairy tale like… and wa...more
The on-line story about Jessica's and Lucius' wedding. Read it for free from the author website at http://bethfantaskey.com/wedding/wedd...
Lissa Reviews
I received this as a bonus read to my purchase to Jessica’s Rules the Dark Side but you can read it for free from the authors website.
I was a bit critical with my review to Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark Side considering that I did enjoy the story. However, the wedding of Jessica and Lucius was very fairy tale like… and wa...more
This is my first book in the Jessica series. Well, it's sweet, fun and succinctly short, thus a very easy read. Well, the book is somewhat... uneventful. But that's not too unexpected because the book is supposed to be about a wedding. Just about a wedding. And what do you know, the weeding is really cute.
Some of the vampire traditions conjured up by the author are creative and lovely, like the sharing of each other's blood and married vampire couples only being allowed to drink each other's bl...more
Some of the vampire traditions conjured up by the author are creative and lovely, like the sharing of each other's blood and married vampire couples only being allowed to drink each other's bl...more
Well that was totally pointless.
I don't really have much to say about this. It was a short story - but, you know, a long short story - about, as the title suggests, Antanasia and Lucius' wedding. Like I said, not much to say about it.
Just one thing, actually.
Lucius is a perfectly fine name. I have no problems with the name itself. But when Antanasia keeps saying shit like "Oh, Lucius..." it starts to seem really fucking stupid.
OH HEY, I thought of something else.
There's this one part where Antan...more
I don't really have much to say about this. It was a short story - but, you know, a long short story - about, as the title suggests, Antanasia and Lucius' wedding. Like I said, not much to say about it.
Just one thing, actually.
Lucius is a perfectly fine name. I have no problems with the name itself. But when Antanasia keeps saying shit like "Oh, Lucius..." it starts to seem really fucking stupid.
OH HEY, I thought of something else.
There's this one part where Antan...more
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Ok, starting over.
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"The Wedding of Antanasia Jessica Packwood and Lucius Valeriu Vladescu" is a cute little novella about the joining of the couple including the vampire version of a wedding. I enjoyed the photos of the castle, mountains, wedding dress and rings the author included.
Jessica' best friend Mindy comes to Romania to be a part of the wedding. I was glad to see that they had reconciled after their problems from the first book. In addition, we are introduced to a new character, Lucius' cousin and best m...more
Jessica' best friend Mindy comes to Romania to be a part of the wedding. I was glad to see that they had reconciled after their problems from the first book. In addition, we are introduced to a new character, Lucius' cousin and best m...more
I pretty much ever girl wants to think about her wedding and how its going to be with the perfect man. Only one problem, this story shouldn't have been created at all. There is already a second book on the way, everyone knows they got married. Do we have to read it to see what's going on through the whole thing. I'm not saying that I don't like it, it's just that I don't think it was necessary.
The wedding was beautiful, loving, and all that and a bag of chips. But I don't know about others who r...more
The wedding was beautiful, loving, and all that and a bag of chips. But I don't know about others who r...more
Oh, I don't know.
Dammit, Beth Fantaskey. Why can I never figure out what I think of your work?
This story was cute but unnecessary. Soooo muuuuuch about hoooooow in looooooove they aaaaare and not enough of the characters I as a reader grew to love in Jessica's Guide. Jessica, who I really liked as a character in the novel, is defined by her relationship with Lucius in this short story. Her interactions with her parents and Mindy are nice, but she doesn't feel as much like a person as she did in...more
Dammit, Beth Fantaskey. Why can I never figure out what I think of your work?
This story was cute but unnecessary. Soooo muuuuuch about hoooooow in looooooove they aaaaare and not enough of the characters I as a reader grew to love in Jessica's Guide. Jessica, who I really liked as a character in the novel, is defined by her relationship with Lucius in this short story. Her interactions with her parents and Mindy are nice, but she doesn't feel as much like a person as she did in...more
Par ailleurs sur le site de l'auteur on peut retrouver une nouvelle qui se situe entre le premier et le deuxième tome et qui relate le mariage de Jessica et Lucius. Si je devais la noter je lui donnerais 2/5. Cela n'a pas grand intérêt et c'est même une perte de temps de la lire selon moi... Après ça dépend des goûts de chacun mais je pense que je n'aurais pas du le lire et en rester au premier tome et surtout au début que j'avais adoré. Cette nouvelle ne nous apporte pas grand chose. A part peu...more
The Wedding of Antanasia Jessica Packwood and Lucius Valeriu Vladescu was a perfect lead up to the next book in this series.
I absolutely loved every part of this story. I loved the rituals for the vampire wedding. I loved that Jess kept it together while facing, not just marriage at such a young age, but also a new and scary family. And of, course I loved Lucius. Seriously, I’ve found my new book boyfriend. He is just *sigh* perfect.
Just like the first book in this series, the writing was wond...more
I absolutely loved every part of this story. I loved the rituals for the vampire wedding. I loved that Jess kept it together while facing, not just marriage at such a young age, but also a new and scary family. And of, course I loved Lucius. Seriously, I’ve found my new book boyfriend. He is just *sigh* perfect.
Just like the first book in this series, the writing was wond...more
So, what happened in this short-story? Well, first Jessi-...Antanasia said she wasn't ready to get married. We’re off to a good start, aren’t we? I always thought that marriage meant ACCEPTANCE. Something was really off when she agreed to wed in the end of Jessica’s guide to dating in the dark side. Yeah, that kinda pissed me off.
Other thing that got on my nerves: she wouldn’t shut about the “next day will be the best day of my live!” There was so much dialogue and narrative that was useless....more
Other thing that got on my nerves: she wouldn’t shut about the “next day will be the best day of my live!” There was so much dialogue and narrative that was useless....more
This short novella can be read for free on Beth Fantasky's website. You can read many of the behind the scenes clips and check out the voting that helped shaped the final story. The wedding dress pictures are a must see. The picture of the dress that Jessica wears is to die for! This novella picks up shortly after the end of Jessica's Guide to Dating the Dark Side. Jessica is busy planning for her big day. She and Lucias are head over heels in love. Finally, I grew to understand and like Lucias...more
Note: If you have not read Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark Side, this might contain slight spoilers, but nothing that would ruin the story.
This was a really cute Novella. I think that Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark Side had a great ending and this novella was a nice touch. It was fun to have an insight to the wedding. The book was very romantic and moving. I really loved the ceremony in The Wedding, it was personal and beautiful. I don’t know if I could be like Jessica and let my h...more
This was a really cute Novella. I think that Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark Side had a great ending and this novella was a nice touch. It was fun to have an insight to the wedding. The book was very romantic and moving. I really loved the ceremony in The Wedding, it was personal and beautiful. I don’t know if I could be like Jessica and let my h...more
After reading & reviewing 'Jessica's Guide For Dating On The Darkside' I came across a link for this, the sequel which can be read online. I thought the previous book ended perfectly and didn't really think it needed more, but was glad to see it continued on in the story of Jessica/Anastasia & Lucius's wedding. This book was a surpsing compliment to the other. It is just as well-written and introduces a new character or two. Now, I had said I didn't really see a need for this one after t...more
Goodreads Synopsis:
The on-line story about Jessica's and Lucius' wedding. Read it for free from the author website at http://bethfantaskey.com/wedding/wedding...
Little Lass Muses
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Magic, Vampires
Cover: Looks the same as the others!
Thumbs: Up
Overall: Got lost in the romance.
Characters: Some new were entered while I got a visit from the ones I loved in the first book.
Plot: Simple a wedding for two people in love.
Page Turner: Yes
Recommend: Y...more
The on-line story about Jessica's and Lucius' wedding. Read it for free from the author website at http://bethfantaskey.com/wedding/wedding...
Little Lass Muses
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Magic, Vampires
Cover: Looks the same as the others!
Thumbs: Up
Overall: Got lost in the romance.
Characters: Some new were entered while I got a visit from the ones I loved in the first book.
Plot: Simple a wedding for two people in love.
Page Turner: Yes
Recommend: Y...more
So, so beautiful! It was wonderful, spectacular, marvelous, a total pleasure to read, and so much more. The Wedding of Antanasia and Lucius is only a short story (took me an hour to read) but wow, was it good! I actually haven't read the first or second book in this series (this is 1.5 in the series, I believe) and this book did not detract anything from this fact. It has actually made me want to read the other books now more than ever. Beth Fantaskey is a fantastic writer and I look forward to...more
Personally, this novella is way too sweetly romantic for me -- it felt like being in a dream produced by a 15 year old with a wedding obsession. The title gives it all away – the entire novella revolves around the wedding of t.he hero and heroine from the previous book. There is no further character development, even though opportunities are introduced. A new brother of the groom, jealousy from the best friend, discovering her real Mom's journal could have occupied far more space and been develo...more
This is available online through the authors website. It is a VERY short book? {I don't think you can even call it that}, more like an online excerpt detailing Antanasia/Jessica and Lucius's wedding. The only reason it didn't get five stars like the book is that it was WAY too short! I loved their actual engagement story, so sweet, but you expect nothing less. However, I really wish it was more detailed. The wedding seemed beautiful, but they really could have included more. The entire thing was...more
Innocent girls could find themselves eaten by wolves, if they weren’t always on guard…
- Lucius
I want to ask you – in this place where we were promised to one another by mandate – to marry me not because doing so is required of you, but because you love me as I love you.I ask you to choose me of your own free will, because that is how I choose YOU, Antanasia. Not to fulfill a pact, but to follow my heart, which will settle for nothing less than a life with you by my side.
- Lucius
I love you more w...more
- Lucius
I want to ask you – in this place where we were promised to one another by mandate – to marry me not because doing so is required of you, but because you love me as I love you.I ask you to choose me of your own free will, because that is how I choose YOU, Antanasia. Not to fulfill a pact, but to follow my heart, which will settle for nothing less than a life with you by my side.
- Lucius
I love you more w...more
I loved that the author made this treat available to anyone who can’t get enough of Jessica and Lucius. I was sucked in with the first book and came across this series thanks so much to Book Whisperer who’s doing the tour of the latest book which I will be involved with later this month.
Jessica is still getting use to her new home and is planning her wedding to her love Lucius. Anyone who’s read the first book knows the two overcame alot to get to this point. I enjoy that it’s not your typical v...more
Jessica is still getting use to her new home and is planning her wedding to her love Lucius. Anyone who’s read the first book knows the two overcame alot to get to this point. I enjoy that it’s not your typical v...more
The first book's ending was pretty much cliffhanging. I mean, I didn't read the entire book just to read Lukey biting Jess in the end. I wanted to see what their wedding would be like. And their wedding, I did see.
This short story is about Lukey and Jess' wedding (coughtitlecough). It also resulted into getting to meet new, different characters. Jess and Mindy's friendship was rekindled.
I am now excited into reading the next book, I read it's about their life after marriage and another conflict...more
This short story is about Lukey and Jess' wedding (coughtitlecough). It also resulted into getting to meet new, different characters. Jess and Mindy's friendship was rekindled.
I am now excited into reading the next book, I read it's about their life after marriage and another conflict...more
You will find this online novella for free at
http://bethfantaskey.com/wedding/wedd...
What a wonderful little read. 22 small chapters with gorgeous dialogue.
I just loved this little addition to 'Jessica's Guide To Dating On The Dark Side' . Not to be missed, it's a wonderful little bridge of information before bk #2, 'Jessica's Guide To Ruling On The Dark Side'. Quite breath taking the wedding scenes.
Excellent work Beth Fantaskey!!!!! You may have made Lucius and Jessica the next big thing in...more
http://bethfantaskey.com/wedding/wedd...
What a wonderful little read. 22 small chapters with gorgeous dialogue.
I just loved this little addition to 'Jessica's Guide To Dating On The Dark Side' . Not to be missed, it's a wonderful little bridge of information before bk #2, 'Jessica's Guide To Ruling On The Dark Side'. Quite breath taking the wedding scenes.
Excellent work Beth Fantaskey!!!!! You may have made Lucius and Jessica the next big thing in...more
This was exactly what I expected to read. No cliff hangers, no extra plots, characters, or hints to the next story. Just the beautiful wedding Lucius and Jessica were destined to have, that EVERYONE who loved the book secretly wanted to be a part of.
The only complaint I have is the lack of a honeymoon, and the lack of the readers getting to experience some of the reception. We could have gotten another brief glimpse into the characters we fell in love with. But, alas, maybe the honeymoon will be...more
The only complaint I have is the lack of a honeymoon, and the lack of the readers getting to experience some of the reception. We could have gotten another brief glimpse into the characters we fell in love with. But, alas, maybe the honeymoon will be...more
I guess it was a nice story for what it was but it didn't have enough of a plot to really be a stand alone. *spoiler alert* They get married. Big whoop. Who ever woulda thunk it? This little mini story didn't really have anything that would qualify it as a story. I guess its just a 'happily ever after' aside for people who liked the characters of the first book. I honestly wish something would have happened or something funny would have appeared. Alas, no such luck. But it wasn't too bad, just n...more
I just love Lucius's castle !! And the weeding dress of Antanasia !! Book's great . well written . sure story is short and it's not a novel (like we know it's a bridge b/w 1 and 2 book in the series ) just to describe Lucius and Antanasia's weeding which btw is really awesome . A vampire mirage and it's tradition as described in this book is really different.Sure Marking your hands so that your blood can mix with your spouse's blood is pretty tacky but Hello they are vampires (so a little tacky...more
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A sweet and at the same time eyeroll-inducing story of the day before and the actual day of the wedding between Antanasia/Jessica and Lucious. Lots of sentimentality and detailed descriptions of feelings (most of which Antanasia could read in Lucious' eyes - enter eyeroll) and even more detailed descriptions of the actual ceremony.
I never did get the fascination the wedding day holds for most women. I get the sentimental value, but all the details and the need to have everything be perfect is ju...more
I never did get the fascination the wedding day holds for most women. I get the sentimental value, but all the details and the need to have everything be perfect is ju...more
The book that this piece is written for made me wonder about their bond. Anastasia and Lucsius seem more into a sexual bond than in love. This story made their love seem more real to me. Beth Fantaskey has made the feelings that Anastasia harbors more real to me. The way she saw Lucsius was suddenly right in front of me. I saw what she saw, so I saw his love, his darkest self. How Lucsius revealed his dark side to her, he also revealed to me. The story had good discription but not too much descr...more
A very nice glimpse into Jessica and Lucius' romance, before we plunge into Jessica's new vampire life.
I still can't help but compare this to TWILIGHT: how great to finally see a heroin fully in control of her worth and looks, aware of her partner's love and awed, yet not surprised, that he should be attracted to her as much as she's attracted to him. And how refreshing to see a girl in love, prepared to spend eternity with her man, being actually happy at his marriage proposal.
Thank you, Fantas...more
I still can't help but compare this to TWILIGHT: how great to finally see a heroin fully in control of her worth and looks, aware of her partner's love and awed, yet not surprised, that he should be attracted to her as much as she's attracted to him. And how refreshing to see a girl in love, prepared to spend eternity with her man, being actually happy at his marriage proposal.
Thank you, Fantas...more
I read this on the author's website. About 22 short chapters and an epilogue. Didn't break any new ground. Just as the title implies, it goes through the motions of the wedding. Decent read continuing their story, but really could have been condensed and added as an epilogue to Jessica's Guide to Dating. I did like the landscape pictures and the wedding dress photo that the author included. The dress is gorgeous. Read because you liked the first book but don't expect too much.
Dec 29, 2011
Bridget Bowers
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I always enjoy a happy ending in my books. I pout if I don't get one, and I'm often tempted to rewrite a book to get one. Lucky for me, Beth Fantaskey did write the ending I was looking for -- a fairy tale wedding.
This little wedding interlude was great and helped to leave the end to Jessica and Lucius in the first book feeling less abrupt.
Looking forward to finding out how things progress for both Lucius and the now vampire princess, Antanasia, in their married life.
This little wedding interlude was great and helped to leave the end to Jessica and Lucius in the first book feeling less abrupt.
Looking forward to finding out how things progress for both Lucius and the now vampire princess, Antanasia, in their married life.
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“I love you more with each passing moment, Antanasia – and this is just the beginning.”
- Lucius Valeriu Valdescu”
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- Lucius Valeriu Valdescu”
“I’d been unable to stop questioning if I knew what I was doing, even just kissing, and I’d sort of sheepishly apologized for my inexperience. Lucius had drawn back, a strange look in his eyes and a half smile on his lips as he’d said, 'I don’t think I could allow another man who’d touched you to continue walking this earth. The only reason Zinn survives is the debt that I owe him.' He’d smiled a little more broadly, joking, 'Your inexperience saves lives, Antanasia.”
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