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Nightshade (Nightshade #1)
by
Michelle Rowen (Goodreads Author)
Jillian Conrad never believed in vampires-until she was unwillingly injected with a serum that was supposed to act as a deadly poison to them. Now, tormented half-vampire Declan Reese wants her blood to destroy the undead kingdom. Unfortunately, the serum has also made her blood irresistible to all vampires-including Declan, whose desire for Jillian is more than mere hunge...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
February 1st 2011
by Berkley
(first published December 10th 2010)
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2.5 starts.
Plotwise it wasn't even worth two stars, but somehow I found myself enjoying it from time to time. It was like one of those B-horror movies: they are incredibly stupid and you know it, but you still can't stop watching.
I have very little patience for PNR lately. Nightshade is paranormal romance disguised as urban fantasy and that in itself kind of pisses me off. The problem is, even the romance is unconvincing. Some parts were completely unbelievable. I know believability is not one...more
Plotwise it wasn't even worth two stars, but somehow I found myself enjoying it from time to time. It was like one of those B-horror movies: they are incredibly stupid and you know it, but you still can't stop watching.
I have very little patience for PNR lately. Nightshade is paranormal romance disguised as urban fantasy and that in itself kind of pisses me off. The problem is, even the romance is unconvincing. Some parts were completely unbelievable. I know believability is not one...more
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My thoughts:
This book just got better and better. First it was ok, then good, and that the end I did not want to let go of the people and the world.
Jillian lives a normal life in a normal world, until the day a freaky professor injects her with poison and then she gets kidnaps by one scary looking guy. She is scared, but she is also tough, and I liked that about her. She had to adjust quickly as she learnt that there are evil vampires out there and she now cos of the serum is poison to them. The...more
This book just got better and better. First it was ok, then good, and that the end I did not want to let go of the people and the world.
Jillian lives a normal life in a normal world, until the day a freaky professor injects her with poison and then she gets kidnaps by one scary looking guy. She is scared, but she is also tough, and I liked that about her. She had to adjust quickly as she learnt that there are evil vampires out there and she now cos of the serum is poison to them. The...more
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2.5 Stars
This book captured my attention right from the start. Jillian was just a normal girl, minding her own business at work, when she was used as a hostage and injected with some mysterious serum. The next thing she knows, she’s been kidnapped and is on her way to a scientist to see if they can save her from the serum’s deadly effects.
The guy who kidnaps her is Declan, none other than the hero of the book. After meeting him and seeing his behavior toward Jillian—because he is a pretty cold,...more
This book captured my attention right from the start. Jillian was just a normal girl, minding her own business at work, when she was used as a hostage and injected with some mysterious serum. The next thing she knows, she’s been kidnapped and is on her way to a scientist to see if they can save her from the serum’s deadly effects.
The guy who kidnaps her is Declan, none other than the hero of the book. After meeting him and seeing his behavior toward Jillian—because he is a pretty cold,...more
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I rated Nightshade 4 of 5 stars. This book begins with a normal girl with a normal life as a temp in an office in San Diego. Suddenly, Jill’s life is drastically changed. Jill, caught between a scientist and a killer, is injected with poison and subsequently kidnapped by said killer. Jill realizes that the stone-cold killer is her best option for getting rid of the poison, and discovers that there is more to the world than she ever knew. Vampires exist, and her stone-cold killer, Declan, is half...more
Un 4 car j'ai grandement apprécié que l'intrigue ait de tels rebondissements, car ça change agréablement de celles toutes convenues, sans aucune surprise.
Série intrigante que j'aurai plaisir à poursuivre.
Série intrigante que j'aurai plaisir à poursuivre.
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Jill se retrouve accidentellement au milieu d'un conflit entre deux hommes. Elle ne va pas en sortir indemne : l'un lui injecte un terrible poison, l'autre la prend en otage. Très vite les effets secondaires de ce poison inconnu se font sentir, et Jill apprend de Declan (le dhampir qui la retient contre son gré) qu'elle risque de mourir. Son seul petit espoir de s'en sortir est de lui obéir, le temps qu'elle trouve un moyen de s'échapper.
Comme pour son aut...more
Jill se retrouve accidentellement au milieu d'un conflit entre deux hommes. Elle ne va pas en sortir indemne : l'un lui injecte un terrible poison, l'autre la prend en otage. Très vite les effets secondaires de ce poison inconnu se font sentir, et Jill apprend de Declan (le dhampir qui la retient contre son gré) qu'elle risque de mourir. Son seul petit espoir de s'en sortir est de lui obéir, le temps qu'elle trouve un moyen de s'échapper.
Comme pour son aut...more
MICHELLE'S REVIEW 8TH JANUARY 2012
RATING : 4 DECLAN AND MATTHIAS STARS!!
I love me some urban fantasy and I know what to look for in a great urban fantasy book. I was having a little trouble with Nightshade as it fluctuated with me between really good and ok back up to really good. Having said that I have read book # 2, Bloodlust and I really enjoyed it.
My first thought with Nightshade was one of its male characters Declan, reminded me of the movie Blade’s character, Blade, half human, half vampi...more
RATING : 4 DECLAN AND MATTHIAS STARS!!
I love me some urban fantasy and I know what to look for in a great urban fantasy book. I was having a little trouble with Nightshade as it fluctuated with me between really good and ok back up to really good. Having said that I have read book # 2, Bloodlust and I really enjoyed it.
My first thought with Nightshade was one of its male characters Declan, reminded me of the movie Blade’s character, Blade, half human, half vampi...more
Why I didn't like it.
Overclued romance with alpha male half-vampire. Male lead Declan is typical one dimensional alpha male character whom paranormal romances are full. And as typical is romance between this alpha male and special woman lead, but writing don't really tell why this two are so taken by each other and why reader should care about this romance. When I read this type romance stories I only can think that writer's publisher has required that book much have romance in it. I know that...more
Overclued romance with alpha male half-vampire. Male lead Declan is typical one dimensional alpha male character whom paranormal romances are full. And as typical is romance between this alpha male and special woman lead, but writing don't really tell why this two are so taken by each other and why reader should care about this romance. When I read this type romance stories I only can think that writer's publisher has required that book much have romance in it. I know that...more
Vampires exist. Whether they like it or not, human race is threatened by bloodsuckers. The government funds a research project called Nightshade – a lethal weapon that will lure vampires and kill them. Unfortunately, Jillian Conrad, the office clerk of San Diego, finds herself in the center of all things. Learning a new hidden world that only the oldest rule, she discovers the truth of vampires, the reality of the myth, and her mission on how to save the world. In her unforeseen circumstances, s...more
Summary
Jillian Conrad is working as a temp in an investment firm in San Diego. On this particular day she makes a coffee run for herself and some co-workers. Unfortunately, when she returns she gets caught in between a mad scientist and a gunman, Declan, who sent to retrieve a secret formula.
The scientist uses Jillian as a human shield and just before Declan kills him, the scientist, the scientist injects Jillian with the only remaining sample of the serum. Jillian quickly finds herself the unwi...more
Jillian Conrad is working as a temp in an investment firm in San Diego. On this particular day she makes a coffee run for herself and some co-workers. Unfortunately, when she returns she gets caught in between a mad scientist and a gunman, Declan, who sent to retrieve a secret formula.
The scientist uses Jillian as a human shield and just before Declan kills him, the scientist, the scientist injects Jillian with the only remaining sample of the serum. Jillian quickly finds herself the unwi...more
I have always been a big fan of author Michelle Rowen! I loved her feisty and fun Demon Princess series, but I also fell in love with her Immortality Bites series that was full of romance and quirky humor. When I noticed she was starting a new and darker series, I jumped on the fan band wagon and purchased a copy to read! The author did not disappoint even if the series is darker than her other books.
Jillian finds herself held captive during a stand off between Declan -- a vampire assassin -- an...more
Jillian finds herself held captive during a stand off between Declan -- a vampire assassin -- an...more
I recommended Nightshade by Andrea Cremer to a friend and she ended up accidentally reading this book instead. I had to find out what she thought I had recommended, so I ended up reading this one, too. I’d probably give it a 2.5, if I could. The premise of this book is fascinating and I really liked the Jill and Declan characters, but this book is much more crude/sexual than I’m used to reading and it didn’t really work for me, just seemed kind of low-class and made my opinion of Jill drop propo...more
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I bought this book based off a 2 star review from a blog that I really trust. Now, why would SHB buy a book when a trusted source didn’t care for it…..curiosity my friends. The review was written so well I thought, ‘hey’ I kind of what to know what the reviewer is talking about. To me, this is a sign of a good review – either you think ‘hey no way jose’ or hmmm maybe I should give it the ole college try.
Nightshade is Michelle Rowen’s latest release in what I like to call Ur...more
I bought this book based off a 2 star review from a blog that I really trust. Now, why would SHB buy a book when a trusted source didn’t care for it…..curiosity my friends. The review was written so well I thought, ‘hey’ I kind of what to know what the reviewer is talking about. To me, this is a sign of a good review – either you think ‘hey no way jose’ or hmmm maybe I should give it the ole college try.
Nightshade is Michelle Rowen’s latest release in what I like to call Ur...more
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Michelle Rowen, author of the Living in Eden and Immortality Bites has created a new urban fantasy series revolving around a human whose blood kills vampires. I don’t really know what to say about the first book in the series, Nightshade. When I read it I immediately thought of Gena Showalter’s Playing with Fire. I realize the similarities are few, but when the thought popped, it popped. Both have a strong male who is forced to make a decision kill the infected girl or use her.
That’s where the s...more
That’s where the s...more
Nightshade by Michelle Rowen
Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy -Feb. 1st, 2011
4 ½ stars
Nightshade is a spellbinding Urban Fantasy that drew me in and never let me go. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it and am eager to read the next installment.
Jillian Conrad was bringing coffee to work when the elevator she was waiting for opens up to reveal a crazed scientist and a threatening gunman who wants a ‘formula.’ The scientist grabs Jill as his hostage and when the gunman threatens the scientist f...more
Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy -Feb. 1st, 2011
4 ½ stars
Nightshade is a spellbinding Urban Fantasy that drew me in and never let me go. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it and am eager to read the next installment.
Jillian Conrad was bringing coffee to work when the elevator she was waiting for opens up to reveal a crazed scientist and a threatening gunman who wants a ‘formula.’ The scientist grabs Jill as his hostage and when the gunman threatens the scientist f...more
Night Shade
By Michelle Rowen
341 Pages
NightShade was a book that I staggered upon in a local Barnes and Nobles. I was browsing around to hopefully find a new book to read for the summer. When I read the first page in the store, I was already hooked and went to purchase it. I usually take about two to three days to finish a book but for this book it took me about a day to finish.This enchanting book was something different then what I expected; to be honest I had no expectations for this book at...more
By Michelle Rowen
341 Pages
NightShade was a book that I staggered upon in a local Barnes and Nobles. I was browsing around to hopefully find a new book to read for the summer. When I read the first page in the store, I was already hooked and went to purchase it. I usually take about two to three days to finish a book but for this book it took me about a day to finish.This enchanting book was something different then what I expected; to be honest I had no expectations for this book at...more
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In Six Words :
funny, thrilling, sexy, and definitely dark
Why did I read this? And am I glad I did?
I really love Michelle’s Living in Eden series and couldn’t wait to pick up her new PNR. I was not at all disappointed! I loved the characters, the plot, the action, the romance, and most importantly the twists and turns. Jillian starts her Tuesday morning as a normal late twenty-something living a life similar to most people her age. Stuck in a mediocre temp job not sure where her life is g...more
In Six Words :
funny, thrilling, sexy, and definitely dark
Why did I read this? And am I glad I did?
I really love Michelle’s Living in Eden series and couldn’t wait to pick up her new PNR. I was not at all disappointed! I loved the characters, the plot, the action, the romance, and most importantly the twists and turns. Jillian starts her Tuesday morning as a normal late twenty-something living a life similar to most people her age. Stuck in a mediocre temp job not sure where her life is g...more
This is the first book in a brand new series with a great cast of characters. The readers are even given a likable villain. Returning from fetching coffee for the office Jillian Conrad’s life takes an unexpected turn. She is injected with an unknown experimental substance that will change her life forever. Declan has been sent to gather an experimental substance to help him with his job as a vampire hunter. This substance is supposed to kill vampires. As he approaches the researcher for the syri...more
I started out loving this book. Declan is proof that you don't have to be physically perfect to be sexy as hell. He's damaged both emotionally and physically but you're torn between wanting to run from him, hug him or just jump him. I liked him a lot. Jillian is a pretty good character too. She has the wit I've come to expect from MR's female leads. So the story is cruising along...some action, some intrigue a few sexy moments and then comes Matthias which brought the book to a screeching halt f...more
I started reading this book, and I must be honest, I thought the main character, Jill, was a bit panicy and whiny. Not because of the experiences she was going through (kidnapping, poisoned, etc), but because I think the book had to have someplace for her to grow, which I didn't realize at the time. I did like how Rowen described her hear. Declan (big bad 1/2 vampire man) is not your normal hero. He is not the world's standard of handsome, in fact there are several references to him being a "mon...more
Jan 23, 2011
Jennifer
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommended to Jennifer by:
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Shelves:
paranormal-vampires
Nightshade started out eerily similar to the movie Blade. Half vampire, able to go out in sunlight, takes serum to fend off cravings, while keeping the humans safe from vampires. I almost put the book done thinking I didn't need to read it since I've already seen the movie multiple times.
Thankfully, I stuck with Nightshade. The writing flowed so well that I became completely absorbed in the story. Before I knew it, I was halfway into the book and so in love with it that I couldn't have put it do...more
Thankfully, I stuck with Nightshade. The writing flowed so well that I became completely absorbed in the story. Before I knew it, I was halfway into the book and so in love with it that I couldn't have put it do...more
Apr 17, 2011
Nora-adrienne
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Everyone
Shelves:
urban-fantasy,
paranormal-romance
Nightshade
By: Michelle Rowen
Copyright February 2011
Publisher Berkeley Sensation/Paranormal Romance
Jillian Conrad does NOT believe in vampires. But then comes the day she is out getting coffee for some of her co-workers on a temp job she is working and her world view is bent 90 degrees out of shape. She is taken as a hostage by a madman who works on a lower floor. The madman is a research scientist who is a bit shady and was on his way out with a sample of a serum he had developed.
Declan Reyes i...more
By: Michelle Rowen
Copyright February 2011
Publisher Berkeley Sensation/Paranormal Romance
Jillian Conrad does NOT believe in vampires. But then comes the day she is out getting coffee for some of her co-workers on a temp job she is working and her world view is bent 90 degrees out of shape. She is taken as a hostage by a madman who works on a lower floor. The madman is a research scientist who is a bit shady and was on his way out with a sample of a serum he had developed.
Declan Reyes i...more
Jillian Conrad, a normal temp worker, went out for a coffee run. On her way back a scientist catches her, holds a syringe to her throat and threatens a scary man who has a gun on them. Fortunately Jillian is not shot, but instead she is shot up with the syringe. The gunman Declan Reyes, a half-vampire and assassin, was sent to get what was in the syringe, but ends up with Jillian instead. The nasty stuff Jillian finds in her system is Nightshade, a powerful weapon against vampires. It makes her...more
Mon avis en Français
My English review
Je ne connaissais Michelle Rowen que par sa série Sarah Dearly mais c’est vrai que ce roman est complètement différent de ce que j’ai pu lire d’elle. Il ne faut pas s’attendre à quelque chose tourné vers la chick-lit mais plutôt tourné vers la fantaisie urbaine. Et quel plaisir, l’auteur sait jouer des deux genres sans aucun problème.
Jillian est une jeune femme qui n’a rien demandé à personne et pourtant sa vie va être complètement chamboulée en deux seconde...more
My English review
Je ne connaissais Michelle Rowen que par sa série Sarah Dearly mais c’est vrai que ce roman est complètement différent de ce que j’ai pu lire d’elle. Il ne faut pas s’attendre à quelque chose tourné vers la chick-lit mais plutôt tourné vers la fantaisie urbaine. Et quel plaisir, l’auteur sait jouer des deux genres sans aucun problème.
Jillian est une jeune femme qui n’a rien demandé à personne et pourtant sa vie va être complètement chamboulée en deux seconde...more
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Jillian.. berada di tempat yang salah dan waktu yang salah.
saat dia berada di loby kantornya.. tiba2 ada orang yang menjadikan dia sandera dan menyuntikan serum ke dirinya, sebelum orang itu di tembak sama seorang cowok bermata satu.
Dan saat itulah kehidupan Jill berubah 180 derajat.
Dia di bawa pergi oleh pria itu yg bernama Declan dan juga seorang Dhampyr (pasti ada vampir nya lahh yaaa).. awalnya Jill sulit mempercayai semua itu, namun fakta2 mengatakan sebaliknya.
Serum yang di suntikan ke Jil...more
saat dia berada di loby kantornya.. tiba2 ada orang yang menjadikan dia sandera dan menyuntikan serum ke dirinya, sebelum orang itu di tembak sama seorang cowok bermata satu.
Dan saat itulah kehidupan Jill berubah 180 derajat.
Dia di bawa pergi oleh pria itu yg bernama Declan dan juga seorang Dhampyr (pasti ada vampir nya lahh yaaa).. awalnya Jill sulit mempercayai semua itu, namun fakta2 mengatakan sebaliknya.
Serum yang di suntikan ke Jil...more
Review courtesy of All Things Urban Fantasy
Confession time: I’m a huge fan of Martin Short. I love all those stupid comedies he made in the 80’s including one starring Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan called Innerspace. In the movie Martin gets accosted by a scientist exiting an elevator (who’s being chased by an assassin) and injected with the contents of top secret experiment after which the assassin shoots the scientist and pursues Martin. Why am I telling you this? Because that’s the exact same ope...more
Confession time: I’m a huge fan of Martin Short. I love all those stupid comedies he made in the 80’s including one starring Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan called Innerspace. In the movie Martin gets accosted by a scientist exiting an elevator (who’s being chased by an assassin) and injected with the contents of top secret experiment after which the assassin shoots the scientist and pursues Martin. Why am I telling you this? Because that’s the exact same ope...more
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Nightshade injects its heroine into a plot as airtight as a syringe. The plot stays so airless because half the time, more like nearly all the time, our heroine has little clue as to who has her best interest in mind. There is Declan, her half-vampire, half-human savant who loses much of his saving force because of his methods and employment as an assassin. There is a gaggle of scientists that are trying to hatch the golden egg in vampire extermination, which just so hap...more
Nightshade injects its heroine into a plot as airtight as a syringe. The plot stays so airless because half the time, more like nearly all the time, our heroine has little clue as to who has her best interest in mind. There is Declan, her half-vampire, half-human savant who loses much of his saving force because of his methods and employment as an assassin. There is a gaggle of scientists that are trying to hatch the golden egg in vampire extermination, which just so hap...more
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What should I say about Nightshade? Hmm.. Well, I rather enjoyed it but I somewhat wished that Michelle had killed off Declan, cool as he might have been, and then paired Jill with Matthias. That would have made her story a bit more angsty and the process of her falling for Matthias would have been really nice and entertaining... I don't know, call me insane, but I do have a thing for bad guys... It really could have grown to be something else, even more fun than this book was so I do have a bit...more
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National bestselling author MICHELLE ROWEN writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and young adult fantasy, both light and dark, sexy and sweet, long and short -- it all depends on the story! She's won a Holt Medallion for Best First Book and a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice award for Vampire Romance. For more information, please visit Michelle at her website at www.michellerowen.com.
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