The Vampire Dimitri

Apr 29, 2011 Fani rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Dimitri or more offially the Earl of Corvindale, has been a vampire for many years. He seeks however to escape his covenant with Lucifer and go back to being a mere mortal again. To do so, he has dedicated his life to studying ancient tomes of wisdom and abstaining from drinking blood directly from people. He believes that self-denial is the only way that could set him free. Thus when Miss Maia Woodmore enters his life as his ward along with her two younger sisters, the last thing Dimitri is pla...more Dimitri or more offially the Earl of Corvindale, has been a vampire for many years. He seeks however to escape his covenant with Lucifer and go back to being a mere mortal again. To do so, he has dedicated his life to studying ancient tomes of wisdom and abstaining from drinking blood directly from people. He believes that self-denial is the only way that could set him free. Thus when Miss Maia Woodmore enters his life as his ward along with her two younger sisters, the last thing Dimitri is planning to do is give in to the inexplicable attraction he feels for her. He tries to ignore her as much as he can but Maia is too bossy, too opinionated to be ignored. She's also someone else's fiance.

I liked the book. I really did, especially the second half. I can't however help from feeling somewhat disappointed and let down since it didn't exactly come up to my expectations. Having read most people rave how this was even better than the first book (The Vampire Voss) and considering how much I loved Voss's book, you can understand how high those expectations were.

My problems have mainly to do with the fact that the first half is a repetition of the events that took place in the first book but from Dimitri's and Maia's point of view. Interesting as this was, the fact that I knew beforehand how these adventures would turn out each time cut down my excitement considerably. Besides, I didn't feel as if Gleason actually used the opportunity given here by the lack of suspense, to delve deeper into Dimitri's and Maia's characters. Dimitri was exactly the honorable, steady, strong and silent man we met in the previous book and Maia, still bossy and interfering but in a far less cold way than I'd first thought, making her more likable as a heroine.

Any question though that I had whether Dimitri and Maia were meant to be together, was answered in the second part of the book. The chemistry between them actually put the book on fire and I couldn't get enough of them. At the same time, Angelica and Voss were happily left in the background and Dimitri with Maia are left free -when not abducted- to pursue their own adventures. Any suspense that was missing during the first half was found here in abudance and more than made up for the slow beginning.

All in all a very nice book that has cemented my belief that Gleason's writing style and her dark heroes are a perfect match for my taste and has me looking forward to the next book with great excitement! (less)

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May 08, 2011 KarenH rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This is the second installment in the Regency Draculia series by Colleen Gleason, and is the reluctant, brooding Lord Corvindale's story...better known to us as the vampire Dimitri. Like the vampire Voss (hero from Book 1) Dimitri sold his soul to the devil over 100 years prior to 1804, when the story takes place. I did enjoy Voss's story but he was a fun, "devil-may-care" type of hero who absolutely loved being immortal. Dimitri, on the other hand, "turned" to save the woman he loved and himsel...more This is the second installment in the Regency Draculia series by Colleen Gleason, and is the reluctant, brooding Lord Corvindale's story...better known to us as the vampire Dimitri. Like the vampire Voss (hero from Book 1) Dimitri sold his soul to the devil over 100 years prior to 1804, when the story takes place. I did enjoy Voss's story but he was a fun, "devil-may-care" type of hero who absolutely loved being immortal. Dimitri, on the other hand, "turned" to save the woman he loved and himself from perishing in a fire...and immediately regretted that decision when the woman soon left him. Disgusted by a vampire's need to feed, Dimitri lasted a year without indulging. But when his willpower snapped and a victim lay dead at his feet, Dimitri withdrew from society and Gleason presented us with the classic tortured hero, albeit one with fangs.

Maia Woodmore and her sister, Angelica, were temporarily under Dimitri's protection because their brother Chas had stolen something of great value to Moldavi, the creepy bad vamp of the Dracule, who intended to take the sisters as hostages. Where Voss's story had expanded upon Moldavi's terrorism - and the threat still remained - the basis for Dimitri's story involved a vindictive ex-mistress who was seeking revenge for being jilted by the hero. I love this type of plot device! As Dimitri must continuously keep his eye on the headstrong Maia, he tries desperately not to fall in love with her....with no success. The feeling is reciprocated by Maia but she is engaged to marry another man and Dimitri, knowing that he cannot give Maia the life she deserves, spurns her.

Although the first part of the book was a little tedious as it rehashed the story from Book 1 but from Dimitri's point of view, the rest of the story rocked! It was sexy and steamy and the suspense had me riveted to my seat...eyes closed, earplugs on high volume...unable to function in the real world until my handsome, brooding vampire hero saved his lovely heroine and I was assured of their HEA.

Oh...and that valuable "something" Chas has stolen...her story is next. The Vampire Narcise.

Dimitri:

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Apr 06, 2011 Jen (Red Hot Books) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: regency-draculia, pararnormal-romance, arcs

Everything that was wrong with The Vampire Voss is made right in this sequel. We've gone from a tepid love story featuring a hero I couldn't care much about --to a fiery, passionate story featuring a charismatic couple that set the page on fire. This book reads as a clear companion to its predecessor. The events from The Vampire Voss are featured in the first half of this installment, but we see the scenes from the perspectives of different characters and very little dialogue is repeated. That...more

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Mar 30, 2011 Kelly rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I liked this one. I think I liked it more than book 1 and that's saying a lot since I thought book 1 was ridiculously fun. I did have a bit of a hard time getting into the beginning of this one but that was simply because it was a retreading of the events that led to Angelica and Voss getting together except that it was told through the eyes of Maia and Dimitri. Once we got past that and onto new ground the story flew.

Now, I flat out liked Dimitri. He was the vampire equivalent of a crotchety ol...more

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Apr 12, 2011 Heather Tisdale rated it 2 of 5 stars

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I hate to say it, but I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first one. If I had read it without having read The Vampire Voss, I would have given it 3 stars, but I found myself bored during the first half of the book. The Vampire Dimitri is written almost like Stephanie Meyer's Midnight Sun, where you get the same time period written from a different perspective. Most of the first half of the book is replaying scenes that you've read about in The Vampire Voss. Where this book went wrong was that...more

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May 16, 2011 Maloup rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: regency-draculia, paranormal-romance

Like I said on my review of The Vampire Voss... Colleen Gleason never disappoints! Some didn't like the parallel story with Voss' book, but I have to say I loved it! It was great to experience Dimitri and Maia's side of the story, even if Maia was as annoying as Dimitri thought she was! LOL

It did have some "Whoa!" moments, and others where "I knew that was coming...", but most of the time I had butterflies in my stomach. Just waiting to see when was he finally going to break down and admit out l...more

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Feb 20, 2011 Jess the Romanceaholic rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I admit, I enjoyed this one much more than its predecessor, The Vampire Voss. It still had everything love about romance novels, with a much more likable hero.

What worked for me:
* As with the first book in the series, I was enthralled by the world of the Dracule, and the history and mythology surrounding the group. It was nice to see a world where vampires really were the result of a bargain with Lucifer, and where good ol' Luc was forever unseen in the background prodding his children to indulg...more

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May 05, 2011 Alisha rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Quick Take:
This book, which parallels much of book one's story, does a decent job of balancing old and new information, resulting in greater depth of certain characters and unexpected twists. But the book definitely stands on the shoulders of its predecessor.

Review:
Parallel novels can sometimes be tricky. Prior to picking up this book, I was informed of the fact that at least half of this tale would run during the exact same weeks-long time frame as its predecessor The Vampire Voss, focusing on...more Quick Take:
This book, which parallels much of book one's story, does a decent job of balancing old and new information, resulting in greater depth of certain characters and unexpected twists. But the book definitely stands on the shoulders of its predecessor.

Review:
Parallel novels can sometimes be tricky. Prior to picking up this book, I was informed of the fact that at least half of this tale would run during the exact same weeks-long time frame as its predecessor The Vampire Voss, focusing on a different hero and heroine. I wasn't sure what to make of that: would this book assume you've read book one, thus leaving out chunks of crucial exposition? Or would it rehash materials from Voss making for a duller experience?

I'm happy to report that--at least in my mind--The Vampire Dimitri struck just the right balance in telling a story that was both old and new. In the previous book, Dimitri is portrayed as a stoic, scholarly vampire. He is that way indeed, but almost immediately his inner character and decision-making is fleshed out, changing much of what was previously assumed about him. Likewise, the more critical events (involving numerous characters) were given more depth by the change in narrative focus. Just when one thinks they know how a scene will progress based on book one, it goes in a surprising direction that still fits within the confines of the plot overall.

This only continues until about halfway through the book, however. Completely new content follows from there, and it's a wild ride. Of particular enjoyment was the interaction between Dimitri and heroine Maia. The story resembles the lore of Beauty and the Beast, albeit more in spirit than in specific plotting.

As with The Vampire Voss, the language used to paint the story is well-crafted. It's not particularly flowery or dramatic; rather, it uses precisely the right words to bring out the drama and allure of the era and setting. Author Colleen Gleason's eloquence goes to show that particular words and phrasing do still matter.

There's a version of the classic love triangle, though one "corner" of it spends most of the book as a distant thought rather than a flesh-and-blood person. I must admit, I wasn't hot on a couple of the elements related to its development. I'm not a big fan of too-easy-to-be-plausible resolutions, and I felt this book definitely had some of that going on.

Though this book could technically be read as stand-alone, it wouldn't be as effective or enjoyable without a read-through of the first book. Some of the drama comes from a readjustment of perspective, a re-living of previously visited scenarios. That said, I enjoyed The Vampire Dimitri even more than its predecessor. It runs the gamut of themes, touching on love, regret, redemption, thorns-to-roses romance, mystery, revenge, adventure and more. I definitely look forward to more Regency Draculia and more Gleason!(less)

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May 23, 2011 jD rated it 5 of 5 stars

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The Vampire Dimitri is the second book in the Regency Draculia series by Colleen Gleason. The first book, The Vampire Voss, takes place in the same timeline as this installment with each providing additional details and perspectives of the same events. Both books cover the introduction of the Woodmore sisters into Voss and Demitri’s lives. Their brother, Chas Woodmore, has run off with a female vampire named Narcise Moldavi. Chas’s actions set off a chain of events similar to spilling a bucket o...more The Vampire Dimitri is the second book in the Regency Draculia series by Colleen Gleason. The first book, The Vampire Voss, takes place in the same timeline as this installment with each providing additional details and perspectives of the same events. Both books cover the introduction of the Woodmore sisters into Voss and Demitri’s lives. Their brother, Chas Woodmore, has run off with a female vampire named Narcise Moldavi. Chas’s actions set off a chain of events similar to spilling a bucket of snakes. Narcise’s brother, Cezar Moldavi, is certifiable and he wants his sister back for all sorts of dysfunctional reasons. As well, Chas is an accomplished vampire hunter, so he needs to be taken out on general principal as far as Cezar is concerned. Before reading a single page, I already knew I was going to enjoy it. Demitri and Maia were constantly fighting and engaged in power struggles that I felt would make a splendid foundation for a love story. They did not disappoint.

The story begins with Dimitri becoming guardians of the three Woodmore sisters when Chas does not return from his latest mission. The younger sister is away at a convent school, so the invasion was only Maia and Angelica. In the first book, Voss sets his sight on Angelica and their love story gives us insight into the Dracule curse and how it can be broken. Unlike Voss, Dimitri does not enjoy his lot and wants out. He has spent most of his existence trying to find a way to break his deal with Lucifer. The arrival of the Woodmore women has upset Dimitri’s ordered life of research and solitude. He had agreed to become their guardian in the event something was to happen to Chas but he never expected the day to come. Maia also thought it would never come to this. She had been running the Woodmore household just fine and taking care of herself and Angelica for years. She resented moving into Dimitri’s home but mostly she could not force him into a civil conversation. For her part, she would enter in den uninvited and open the curtain to let sunlight into the house not realizing Dimitri was a vampire.

On a daily basis, Demitri found himself engaged in verbal sparring with Maia as she demanded answers and respect. Unaware of the danger she and her sister faced, she was trying to protect her family whom all had 'unique gifts' passed through their gypsy blood. The path leading to love between these characters was not easy. Dimitri fought Maia every step of the way when she was not putting the stumbling blocks down herself. It made my head spin in a fun way. The banter was very well done and reflected all the gentlemanly and ladylike rules of engagement of the Regency period with poisonous barbs strategically placed as necessary. I loved the fact that Dimitri’s wall of solitude was not easily penetrated and that at times, I wondered if it could even happen. Maia’s reaction to discovering that Dimitri was Dracule gave the reader an opportunity to see her personal strength and courage. Maia is a woman of honor and engaged to a man who has been away in the America’s for 18 months. The intended returns with the expectation that the wedding will go forward. Maia must then decide what to do because she has been deflowered by Dimitri who insists she stick with the wedding plan. After all, Dimitri had no intention of marrying her which he made painfully clear more than once. Like I said, I didn’t know if he was going to get with the program.

I found no weaknesses in this story. Even the cover was delicious. With a greater understanding of the Dracule world after reading Voss, I did not stumble over the complexities of the curse as much as I did in the first installment. Ms. Gleason masterfully captures Regency England as writers like Karen Marie Moning have captured Highlanders and Druids. As a result, I am eager to read the next book, The Vampire Narcise. This one will finally provide the events from Chas perspective and perhaps bring about the end of Cezar.

Complimentary copy of this book was provided via NetGalley.com
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Apr 24, 2011 Among The Muses rated it 5 of 5 stars

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After reading the first book, The Vampire Voss, of the Regency Draculia trilogy, I just knew I had to get my hands on the second! Book one set the stage for a most unlikely pairing -- a vampire who loathes what he is, desperate to find a 'cure', and an overbearing, head-strong human heroine under his care who does nothing but disrupt his orderly and very isolated life. Colleen Gleason delivers fervid passion, dangerous adventure, selfless sacrifice, and unmistakable love that will keep readers e...more After reading the first book, The Vampire Voss, of the Regency Draculia trilogy, I just knew I had to get my hands on the second! Book one set the stage for a most unlikely pairing -- a vampire who loathes what he is, desperate to find a 'cure', and an overbearing, head-strong human heroine under his care who does nothing but disrupt his orderly and very isolated life. Colleen Gleason delivers fervid passion, dangerous adventure, selfless sacrifice, and unmistakable love that will keep readers engaged and anticipating the conclusion of The Vampire Dimitri!

Lord Dimitri Corvindale has spent over a century trying to rid himself from his vampiric 'curse' laid upon him in a moment of human weakness by the devil himself. A horrific scar that adorns his shoulder represents his deal with the devil, and with each passing day that Corvidale tries to resist his vampiric nature and desires -- both through blood and body, the scar emanates a searing pain to remind him of who and what he is. His search for release has made him cold, distant, and isolated from the rest of the world. Imagine just how disjointed and chaotic his life becomes when he becomes guardian of three mortal, human young woman by means of a repayment for his friend -- and their brother -- Chas Woodmore, the vampire slayer! Yes, vampire slayer. But that's a story for the third installment (next book) of the Regency Draculia trilogy!

Maia Woodmore can't believe that she, the eldest sister of three woman, has been placed in the care of an aloof earl -- and by her older brother who is often gone himself. She's used to taking charge and control while her brother is away. But, little does she know that she was put in Lord Corvindale's care for a very important reason. Maia and her sisters have unknowingly become pawns in a dangerous war between Chas Woodmore the vampire slayer and a vicious vampire Lord Moldavi.

The tension -- and attraction -- that brews and bubbles between Maia and her new guardian Lord Corvindale, is nothing short of intense. Maia is annoyingly head strong and deeply disrupts Corvindale's distant world and hidden and repressed desires for human blood and a woman's body. But it's not just any blood and body that will do for Corvindale. No, Maia's constant fiery presence has gotten under Corvindale's skin and soon he finds himself breaking every vow and oath he has ever made -- literally and figuratively -- in order to have Maia for himself!!

And, Maia Woodmore feels the same way towards Corvindale. But she has a predicament all her own. She is betrothed to a man she hasn't seen in a over a years time. When he finally comes back to claim her and marry her, Corvindale and Maia will have to eventually put their wants, desires, and hearts out there.

Ms. Gleason approached the structure of the second book differently than usual when reading a subsequent in a series. She doesn't start off right at the end where the previous book left off, but rather takes us back to the beginning of how book one started; however, flips the POV to the hero, vampire Lord Dimitri Corvindale and the heroine Maia Woodmore. Readers are privy to their feelings on meeting one another, Maia's continuous badgering and persistence to get out from the care of her brotherly imposed guardianship to Lord Dimitri Covendale, their vehemently denied growing affection towards one another, and the fiery, passionate conclusion of a love that can't be passed-off.

Readers of book one will only find fractional moments during the beginning that tend to be slow, but because the light is completely shifted to the character and relationship development between Lord Corvindale and Maia Woodmore, readers that have read the first installment will be given a different angle of the protagonists meeting and interactions. After about a sixth of the way into the book, the plot thickens as both Maia and Dimitri find themselves in danger as Dimitri's past comes back to haunt them. This is a vital element that directly plays into Dimitri's own internal conflict, and which drives Dimitri's growth. Readers of the previous book will gain a much more substantial view of the relationship between the two and a new action and character driven plot.

But, what about readers who may be jumping in to book two without reading the previous? No need to fret! The set-up gives a healthy dose of how Maia and her sisters came to be under the guardianship of a wealthy Lord and vampire (albeit unknowingly) and what came to be with Maia's younger sister and the handsome Lord Voss (another vampire) from the previous book.

One of the most lovable aspects I have for this new addition to the trilogy is the fact that Gleason ups the bar with strong sexual tension, an explosive culmination of the passion between Maia and Corvindale (which readers from book one where all-to-aware of and anxiously awaiting), all steaming from the unraveling of character growth. Like previously mentioned, readers of book one who were anticipating the relationship between these two opposite characters will not be disappointed!

Readers will enjoy feeling as though they are part of a Regency world with a strong setting, dialogue, and consistent, fast-paced plot. The character development is front in center and shines true with the characters as they grow with each turn of the page. Fabulously wrote sexual tension will keep readers nice and warm and waiting on the edge of their seat for the 'moment'! :)

In conclusion, I have to say that this was a fantastic addition to the Regency Draculia trilogy!! I was highly anticipating the relationship between Dimitri and Maia, and Colleen Gleason delivered a dynamic story that completely met my expectations! Readers who delight in the combination of sub-genres in Regency historical and paranormal, and who can't get enough electrifying romance will find enjoyment in The Vampire Dimitri! (less)

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Feb 23, 2011 Laurielu Book Savvy Babes rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Paranormal Romance lovers who are over 18

Shelves: 2011-reads, romance, series, vampire, arc

The Vampire Dimitri by Colleen Gleason is the second book in a trilogy. The majority of the story takes place in tandem to The Vampire Voss. By brilliantly paralleling this story with the last, the author rewards the reader with a more in depth view to the events in the previous book. The story runs much smoother for the reader making it easier to follow the story.

The main conflict of the novel is very similar to the previous book. Chas Woodmore, who is a vampire hunter, abducted Cezar Moldavi’s...more

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Apr 17, 2011 Crystal ♥ RBtWBC rated it 4 of 5 stars

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3.5 stars

The Vampire Dimitri was a good read from a sensational author. Though I feel that this series can’t stand up to Gleason’s Gardella’s it is still an enjoyable read.
However, the first half of this novel I could of skipped with the exception of maybe two scenes. I would of thought that The Vampire Dimitri, being the second novel in the Regency Draculia series, would of started off after the events in The Vampire Voss but the first 150+ pages was a recounting of that first book from the two...more 3.5 stars

The Vampire Dimitri was a good read from a sensational author. Though I feel that this series can’t stand up to Gleason’s Gardella’s it is still an enjoyable read.
However, the first half of this novel I could of skipped with the exception of maybe two scenes. I would of thought that The Vampire Dimitri, being the second novel in the Regency Draculia series, would of started off after the events in The Vampire Voss but the first 150+ pages was a recounting of that first book from the two main characters, Maia and Dimitri, point of view. In The Vampire Voss, there were numerous scenes from their POV, so it was a bit redundant to go into it again here.
Once you get past that and into the second half of the novel though, it starts getting good.
I loved the main characters here, Dimitri and Maia. Dimitri has been searching for a way to break his convent with Lucifer from almost the very beginning and he utilizes all his time and resources for this purpose, leaving very little to socialize or leave his study - period. And because of the circumstances surrounding his pact with the devil he is wary to trust others, especially women. His loyalty, strength and sense of right & wrong though really made me admire him.
Maia is a strong, spunky, take-charge woman who sometimes got to be a bit long winded but entertaining. I really liked these two’s dialogues with each other, their back & forth, and the determinedness to do the right thing for those they care for despite the loss to themselves. Their relationship and romance was a bit slow going but it’s always nice to take a break from the hot & heaviness found in a lot of the romance genres.
The writing and world building was fantastic, just what I expect from Colleen Gleason. If it weren’t for my issues with the first half of the novel The Vampire Dimitri would have had a higher rating. Overall though it was a good read and I look forward to the next in the series. This one hinted at a possible love triangle in The Vampire Narcise, which I am a sucker for.

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Jan 19, 2011 Steph marked it as to-read

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Release Date: 19 Apr 2011
Vampire Dimitri

"Regency London loves a Society wedding –
Even if there are vampires on the guest list.

Dimitri, the Earl of Corvindale, should be delighted that the headstrong Maia Woodmore is getting married. His mortal ward and houseguest has annoyed – and bewitched – the Dracule nobleman too long, and denying his animal cravings grows more excruciating by the day.

Miss Woodmore's family has a rather...complicated history with the immortals and she herself posses...more

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Aug 17, 2012 Dangerous Romance Book Reviews rated it 3 of 5 stars

Dimitri, also known as the Earl of Corvindale, should be delighted that the headstrong Maia Woodmore is getting married. His mortal ward and houseguest has annoyed—and bewitched—the Dracule nobleman too long, and denying his animal cravings grows more excruciating by the day.

Miss Woodmore's family has a rather…complicated history with the immortals and she herself possesses a keen sensibility far beyond mere women's intuition. Marriage will give her safety, respectability and everything else a p...more Dimitri, also known as the Earl of Corvindale, should be delighted that the headstrong Maia Woodmore is getting married. His mortal ward and houseguest has annoyed—and bewitched—the Dracule nobleman too long, and denying his animal cravings grows more excruciating by the day.

Miss Woodmore's family has a rather…complicated history with the immortals and she herself possesses a keen sensibility far beyond mere women's intuition. Marriage will give her safety, respectability and everything else a proper young lady could wish for. Everything, that is, except passion.

In the looming battle between Dracule factions, all pretenses will shatter as Maia and Dimitri come together in an unholy union of danger, desperation and fiercest desire.

I met Colleen Gleason at Romantic Times and she couldn’t have been nicer. She asked me, which character I liked more, Voss or Dmitri. I had a hard time answering because they were both so different, but in the end, I had to say I liked Voss more, because I’ve always had a thing for the bad boys. I’m not proud of it, but there it is. And that is probably why I liked The Vampire Voss just slightly more than The Vampire Dmitri. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed this book.

Dmitri is a seething, simmering volcano of repression. He couldn’t be further from the hedonistic Voss if he tried, and he has tried. He has not taken blood from a human in over 100 years, and he has spent every bit of that time trying to find a way to break this dark covenant with evil, to escape not only what he is, but what he fears he could become if he can’t get the Devil off his back. Literally.

Dmitri really doesn’t have time to take care of the two young women that have been foisted on him by his alliance with a Vampire slayer. I know, how odd is that? The very man who is out hunting the vampires, has one babysitting his two younger sisters. That alone should tell you what a self-loathing Vampire, Dmitri is. The problem is one of the girls he has in his charge, Maia, is a busy body know it all, in your face, pain-in-the ass. Of course in typical Dmitri fashion, this is the one he is attracted to. Something he refuses to admit, so he keeps trying to hide in his office. Unfortunately for him, Maia has no problem bearding the lion in its den. She also has the unfortunate habit of throwing the curtains open mid afternoon, whenever she invades his privacy, something as a Vampire he kinda takes offense too.

Gleason pulled off a crazy feat of writing in that she has Vampire Dmitri not taking up where Voss left off, but starting at exactly the same time, so you see the same scenes from a different person’s perspective for at least the first third of the book. It was fascinating and insightful if a little redundant. Once Voss and Angela’s story is out of the way is when things really pick up and the Asthenia part of the story (Asthenia is like each Vampire’s personal Kryptonite), is a great twist.

There is a plot and it’s a fine one. We have the bad guys, and the comedy of errors with the Asthensia that almost becomes a tragedy. There are the requisite kidnappings, general mayhem and evil men that "must be overcome!" And there is the countdown to a wedding that we know will never happen. The closer Maia and Dmitri come to falling in love, the closer to Maia's wedding date with another man we get. We also have Regency society Balls, and top hats and all the usual things one finds in a Regency romance. But what makes these books stand out are how memorable the characters are.

I think it is a testament to what a good writer Gleason is, that she took everything and turned it upside down. How many Regencys are there written from the man's point of view? Few. Then, how many books are there that are a combination of Bramm Stoker and Jane Austen? I think that brings the number down even more. So Gleason is writing two somethings we are used to reading, and perhaps just a little bit tired of, and mashes them together, then twists things up a little more and she's almost created her own genre.

Voss and Dmitri are such memorable characters, and so completely different. I’ve talked to friends and read reviews of people who love Dmitri but aren’t crazy about Voss. I think it is down to, what do you like the most? Are you more interested in the repressed brooding, Heathcliffe type? Or do you prefer the outgoing charming life of the party? Why choose? With Gleason’s Vampire Regency series, you can have both.
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Oct 23, 2012 Michelle(Chelle) aka Nightshade - Cake Whisperer rated it 4 of 5 stars

I totally fell in love with Dimitri in Voss & Angelica's book. I actually wanted to hear his and Maia's story a bit more than I did the first story. Not that I didn't like it but I felt a better connection with this couple. The downside was the beginning of the book which felt very repetitive since it retold parts of the first book. I went directly into reading book 2 after book 1 so I found that to be a bit irritating. Maybe if there had been months between readings I wouldn't have minded....more

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May 06, 2011 Paranormal Haven added it

Shelves: did-not-finish

I really tried to finish this one. I read the Vampire Voss, which I didn't love, and had high hopes for Dimitri's book. I made it about a 3rd of the way through and found myself just not interested in the characters or the story. I've heard great things about Gleason's books but this series just wasn't for me.
-Stephanie

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Sep 18, 2011 Kristi (The Story Siren) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Oh that was fun!

I'd never read a "series" where it starts where the first did. That was kinda cool.

I think Dimitiri is my fav!

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Sep 27, 2012 Yukino rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: miei, 2012

*** Attenzione: di seguito anticipazioni sulla trama (SPOILER) ***
ORA SI CHE CI SIAMO

e si con questo secondo volume della saga regancy la gleason ha fatto centro!

premetto che per i primi capitoli si rilegge la storia del precedente volume ma con gli occhi di Maia la sorella di Angelica e del loro tutore Dimitri. devo dire che all'inizio risulta un pò snervante..insomma si sa già cosa succede..ma piano piano la storia rimane in sottofondo e in primissimo piano troviamo i nostri due protagonisti,...more

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May 12, 2012 Serena rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Secondo volume della serie Regency Draculia. Il romanzo è ambientato nel 1804 e racconta la storia del conte Draculiano Dimitri Gavin Corvindale. Questi ha fatto un patto con Lucifero per salvare sé stesso e la donna che amava. Ne porta il segno sulla pelle della schiena. Ma il suo sacrificio non è servito a nulla perché la donna per cui lo ha fatto,lo ha lasciato. Dimitri allora decide di non provare più sentimenti per nessuno e si chiude in sé stesso. Inizia a leggere tutti i testi che trova p...more Secondo volume della serie Regency Draculia. Il romanzo è ambientato nel 1804 e racconta la storia del conte Draculiano Dimitri Gavin Corvindale. Questi ha fatto un patto con Lucifero per salvare sé stesso e la donna che amava. Ne porta il segno sulla pelle della schiena. Ma il suo sacrificio non è servito a nulla perché la donna per cui lo ha fatto,lo ha lasciato. Dimitri allora decide di non provare più sentimenti per nessuno e si chiude in sé stesso. Inizia a leggere tutti i testi che trova per scoprire il modo di rescindere il patto. Sarà una giovane donna,Maia Woodmore che farà crollare il muro dietro il quale si nasconde e lo salverà. Parte di questo romanzo riprende la narrazione del primo volume con Vos e Angelica,ma non è una ripetizione ,perché qui si riempiono i buchi lasciati in precedenza. Una delle caratteristiche più interessanti di questa serie è che i personaggi,invece di trasformare le proprie compagne,possono tornare indietro e diventare di nuovo umani. Ed è forse la cosa che mi piace di più. La scrittura della Gleason è semplice, piacevole,ricca di descrizioni. L’ambientazione rimanda proprio all’ottocento,con i palazzi,le carrozze,i vestiti ampi,i balli in maschera. Non ci sono solo i due protagonisti,ma vengono circondati da altri personaggi come Angelica(la sorella di Maia),Alexander(fidanzato di Maia che verrà trasformato in vampiro),Cesar Moldavi,Chase(fratello di Maia e cacciatore di vampiri),Narcise(che apre il via al terzo volume),Lerina(ex di Dimitri). Ognuno ben centrato nella propria parte,ricco di sfaccettature,che lo caratterizzano senza appesantirlo. Il mio preferito è Dimitri,così oscuro e pieno di rimorsi,solitario,controllato e per questo facile preda di Lucifero. Da non disdegnare nemmeno la caparbietà e la lingua tagliente di Maia che riuscirà a scuotere le fondamenta della vita di Dimitri e a fargli mettere in dubbio i propri principi. Che forse al mondo l’unica cosa che riesce a salvarci è l’amore per quanto si cerchi di tenerlo a distanza. Direi tre stelline.(less)

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Jan 28, 2012 Felicia rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-read

Received from NetGalley (Requested by Me)
Actual Rating 3.75

What I Loved: This book was well-paced, packed full of story, and kept me engaged from the beginning to the end. Dimitri and Maia had a great love story that I think fit their two personalities well. They were both strong, independent, and willful people who needed each other but were loath to admit it. The action in this book was uptempo from The Vampire Voss and it felt very go-go-go from the beginning. It was also great to see the ove...more

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Jan 03, 2012 M A rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance-paranormal, romance-vampire, regency

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. WARNING: This is a spoiler review. Please do not read if you wish to avoid spoilers.

DISCLAIMER: I am not a professional reviewer, nor was I solicited to review this book. I purchased this book at bn.com.

Score/Grade: 2.5 stars/C-minus

Reviewing this novel is an exercise in frustration because I enjoyed some elements and loathed others, but the bulk of the read contained stuff falling under "sorta good, but not really." Gleason invests tremendous effort and authenticity in her craft and the readin...more

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May 28, 2011 cecilia rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: blue-covers

The Earl of Corvindale has painstakingly kept his life as a vampire very secret - and his heart even more heavily guarded. When Chas Woodmore leaves the Earl with the distasteful task of watching over his sisters, Dimitri has to juggle expectations of escorting these ladies about town with his desperate search to rid himself of this bloodthirsty curse. It seems the feelings are mutual since Maia Woodmore feels that she is fully capable of handling society without a male guardianship. Will the he...more

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May 24, 2011 Malin rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: my-books

Dimitri, the Earl of Corvindale became one of the Dracule to save the woman he loved at the time, and has regretted his decision for nearly a century. Unlike many of his fellow Dracule, he doesn't really enjoy a life of decadence and debauchery, he isolates himself, studying ancient texts to try to find a way out of his demonic bargain. He's not at all pleased when his associate, the vampire hunter Chas Woodmore goes missing, taking the evil Cesare Moldavi's gorgeous vampire sister Narcise with...more Dimitri, the Earl of Corvindale became one of the Dracule to save the woman he loved at the time, and has regretted his decision for nearly a century. Unlike many of his fellow Dracule, he doesn't really enjoy a life of decadence and debauchery, he isolates himself, studying ancient texts to try to find a way out of his demonic bargain. He's not at all pleased when his associate, the vampire hunter Chas Woodmore goes missing, taking the evil Cesare Moldavi's gorgeous vampire sister Narcise with him into hiding. Bound by a promise to Woodmore, Dimitri has to act as guardian to his two younger sisters, Maia and Angelica, and protect them against the vengeful wrath of Moldavi.

Maia Woodmore is not pleased about the arrangement either. She is to be married to a promising young gentleman as soon as he returns from the Continent, and feels that packing up all their possessions to stay at Corvindale's dark and dusty old manor is entirely pointless. Yet she will respect her brother's wishes. Then her sister Angelica gets herself involved with the disreputable Viscount Dewhurst, and despite Maia's many useful suggestions, Corvindale just doesn't seem interested in listening to her. She keeps having disturbingly erotic dreams about a man biting her neck, and there seems to be no end of dangerous thugs lurking around the place trying to get to her and her sister.

The Vampire Dimitri did not take as long to get properly started as The Vampire Voss, but did repeat a number of scenes that had already been explored in the previous book from a different point of view, in some cases in a little bit more detail than entirely neccessary, in my opinion. The fact that both Dimitri and Maia are more engaging characters, and that quite a lot of the worldbuilding has now been established, so there's less need for expositiony passages that explain about the Dracule or the relationships between various factions, also helps a lot. I did find Maia's character a little bit inconsistent, she's prim, proper and very decorous one minute, then give her a glass or two of champagne punch and she'll snog any random handsome stranger who approaches. I get that she's supposed to have hidden depths of passion that just need to be unlocked, but there could have been a bit more persuading going on before she threw caution to the wind.

I've heard that the third and final book in the trilogy is supposed to be less of a retread of already established plot, and am hoping that Gleason exploring a female Dracule might lead to the best book of the lot. This book was fun, but The Regency Draculia is nothing close to as good as her first series. (less)

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Apr 30, 2011 Hannah M. rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-read, fiction, netgalley-reviews, romance

Dimitri, Earl of Corvindale, has spent the last century keeping primarily to himself and focusing almost entirely on his studies. His quest to break his covenant with Lucifer is his only goal. When he receives a letter from Miss Maia Woodmore, Dimitri knows he must keep his promise to Chas Woodmore and accepts that he will have to assume guardianship over the Woodmore sisters. Maia, who is used to managing her family’s affairs, insists that Corvindale lets her and Angelica return home. The only...more Dimitri, Earl of Corvindale, has spent the last century keeping primarily to himself and focusing almost entirely on his studies. His quest to break his covenant with Lucifer is his only goal. When he receives a letter from Miss Maia Woodmore, Dimitri knows he must keep his promise to Chas Woodmore and accepts that he will have to assume guardianship over the Woodmore sisters. Maia, who is used to managing her family’s affairs, insists that Corvindale lets her and Angelica return home. The only problem, Dimitri knows what Chas did, knows who his enemies are, and he knows he is the only one who can protect the sisters.

Dimitri’s biggest problem isn’t the fact that both Maia and Angelica are about to invade his home, it’s that he has desired Maia since he first met her. Dimitri must fight his desire, for Maia is engaged to another man, and keep the girls safe, which proves much more difficult than one would think. Dimitri does everything he can to protect Maia, but she is stubborn and manages to get herself stuck in more than one bad situation, and when she starts to show a desire for Dimitri, that might just prove to be his undoing - or be his salvation.

The second book in the Regency Draculia series, The Vampire Dimitri proved to be a great addition. The first half of the story can be a bit slow at times because of the overlap with the first book, The Vampire Voss, but the different perspectives as well as the holes that are filled in Dimitri and Maia’s pasts keep the story moving. The second half of the story was completely fresh and kept me glued to the pages.

The Vampire Dimitri is a book filled with great characters and passion. Dimitri is a good man who makes a not so great decision thinking he knows what was best. His struggle to regain his humanity and save his soul makes him something of a tragic character, and his reawakening to life brings a sense of satisfaction. During the first book Maia isn’t a character that we get to know to well, though she does have her moments. During the second book, this woman who seems to be nothing other than proper and a control freak, has a few other layers to her personality that she discovers. The self-discovery that both Dimitri and Maia experience as well as their rocky relationship make the book.

Keeping with the theme of the first book, The Vampire Dimitri is a great romance, and a bit suspenseful. Gleason has again written another couple that is completely entertaining and easy to read. A couple that struggles to get their relationship right. A couple who finally knocks their walls down and embraces what they have together.

The bottom line, I can definitely recommend reading up The Vampire Dimitri and I look forward to reading the last book in the series.

*A digital copy of this book was provided to me from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and have not been influenced in any way.(less)

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Aug 10, 2011 Beverly rated it 4 of 5 stars

My thoughts:
I was intrigued by the idea of getting another side of the story from the view we got in Vampire Voss. I was excited to get to know more of the characters that we were introduced to in that book as well.
I wasn't a huge Dimitri fan by the end of Vampire Voss and I thought Maia was overbearing and controlling - - - so this book was a refreshing look into those two characters!

Love, duty, responsibility, desire, obligation, status, standing....
This story has it all!

I truly enjoyed Vampi...more

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Apr 12, 2011 Pam rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviews

The Vampire Dimitri is actually the second book in a series. I did not know this going into it, and now that I know it, it makes more sense. I will have to go back and read the first one, and I look forward to the third one.

Dimitri, also known as the Earl of Corvindale, is one of those tortured vampires. He is angry at the world, angry with his past, and angry with him self for accepting Lucifer’s offer to save his life and his beloved at the time, in return by making him a Dracule. To make his...more The Vampire Dimitri is actually the second book in a series. I did not know this going into it, and now that I know it, it makes more sense. I will have to go back and read the first one, and I look forward to the third one.

Dimitri, also known as the Earl of Corvindale, is one of those tortured vampires. He is angry at the world, angry with his past, and angry with him self for accepting Lucifer’s offer to save his life and his beloved at the time, in return by making him a Dracule. To make his life even harder, over a century later, he is now in charge of two Woodmore women, Maia and Angelica, because he promised their brother Chas that if he did not return within a certain amount of time that he would take care of them.

Maia Woodmore on the other hand does not see the reason behind the Earl making them move in to his home and protect them. She is going to be marrying Alexander any day now, well at least as soon as he returns home. Not only will this marriage get her away from Corvindale, but will help bring her out of the almost scandal that happened years ago – with also the help of Corvindale.

As time goes on Dimitri and Maia begin to fight, bicker, and almost purposefully get on each other’s nerves – just to get back on track with things when this weird attraction starts to pop up in unappropriated places. While he is trying to protect the sisters, with not much success because they kept getting abducted, Maia is trying to help in the only way she knows how – by taking control of every situation.

At first Maia has no idea what Dimitri is, just that he is an arrogant Earl that likes everything his way. But after the first attack at a masquerade ball, she starts to suspect something is up. Even his ‘sister’ seems to know more then what she is letting on. And the way Dimitri reacted her ruby earbobs seems even more suspicious.

Once the cat is out of the bag there isn’t much reaction from Maia. She is used to weird. Her grandmother was a gypsy who told them vampire stories when they were little, her brother is a vampire hunter, and her sister Angelica and she have special sight. Well, her more of an intuition, but still just as useful.

I won’t give much away because I think it is a decent book. The plot was overall very good and the writing was awesome. There were only a few things that I really didn’t like or under stand.

Every chapter was titled, not numbered. If they were both it would have made more sense to me. But what made it more confusing were the names of the chapters. Sometimes the names didn’t make sense to what actually happened in the chapter. I would have just stuck with chapter numbers.

There were also times that there were too many flash backs, and that a lot of it could have been cut out. I understood that there needed to be some background on the character but when it got in the way of the story, it was just too much detail that was not needed. There were times I even skimmed over it because it just repeated itself. To me there were also too many abductions, it got to be annoying after a while. I would constently think ‘she got abducted again…’

I did like that you got to see from multiple character’s point of view, however how it flipped from one character to the next was unclear at times. Normally there are extra spaces between paragraphs or an asterisk marking the change. I don’t know if this is due to the copy that I have or if this is even how the final copy is going to look.

I just have one more complaint. The ending could have ended sooner. There is a part (don’t worry I’m not giving anything away) that Dimitri goes back to an old book store a month after all the action has been resolved to find it empty. 1) Why go there randomly a month later? 2) Why go there at all? This just made me confused. They could have cut that last paragraph of the book and it would have been just fine to me.

So in short I did like the book, but just some extra editing would have worked wonders for the flow of the book. I would recommend reading it, if you like vampire love stories with a bunch of action based in 1800’s London.(less)

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May 06, 2011 Kristina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: net-galley-reviews, own

What I Liked
Characters
Maia Woodmore The elder sister, she is use to taking care of the family after their parents death. She also tries to be very prim and proper in the eyes of both the public and her family. But in all actually she keeping her very potential sexy nature in check, but she is having a very hard time being around the aloft Dimitri, the Earl of Corvindale. She is very witty, feisty, doesn't like to be told what to do and loves to verbally spare especially with the Earl.
Dimitri, th...more What I Liked
Characters
Maia Woodmore The elder sister, she is use to taking care of the family after their parents death. She also tries to be very prim and proper in the eyes of both the public and her family. But in all actually she keeping her very potential sexy nature in check, but she is having a very hard time being around the aloft Dimitri, the Earl of Corvindale. She is very witty, feisty, doesn't like to be told what to do and loves to verbally spare especially with the Earl.
Dimitri, the Earl of Corvindale He is the classic brooding, dark male character but unlike Voss in book one he is pretty much celibate. He doesn't want to be a vampire and he is trying to find anyway to break free of his deal with the devil so he is denying his need for pleasure and human blood. Maia is very tempting and he is having a very hard time controlling his urges and the 100+ years of good behavior (very entertaining interactions with the 2 characters throughout the book)
Love Affair
She is engaged to be married, but hasn't seen her fiance for 18 months and the Earl is bringing out her inner lioness. I love their I push you push antics throughout the story. They are both stubborn mules, both not willing to budge till the other makes their move first. Love it!

Not Quit Sure
Timeline
I'm still not sure how I feel about the set up of this series, it is the 1st I have ever read like it. So book 1 takes place from day 1 to (lets say) 2 months. The main POV is Angelica and Voss with an occasional Maia and Dimitri. Book 2 starts on day 1 and goes to (lets say) month 4. The main POV is Dimitri and Maia with an a little of Narcise (book 3). Book 2 goes back through book 1 from the opposite POV of the character so you re-read some of the same scenes but from the others POV. Sorry it is a little confusing to explain, I guess you could also describe it like Twilight is from Bella's POV and Midnight Sun is from Edward's POV, you get the same story but from the others perspective. It is intriguing because you get more information in the second book because the POV from the 1st book may not have known what was going on. I like it, but it is also new and very different from anything I have ever read. I'm not sure where book 3 is going to start, I guess I will just have to see.

Recommendation
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Apr 12, 2011 Jenn rated it 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED this book. It was absolutely wonderful. This is one of those books that hits you, takes hold, won't let go and shakes you up whenever you try to turn away. I was reading till way to late at night, in the gym until my legs burned from running too long, during the day when I should have been working. Oh my. One of the reasons this book is so strong is the relationship was built in the first book in the series, The Vampire Voss. I liked that book. This one I loved. It was awkward getting th...more I LOVED this book. It was absolutely wonderful. This is one of those books that hits you, takes hold, won't let go and shakes you up whenever you try to turn away. I was reading till way to late at night, in the gym until my legs burned from running too long, during the day when I should have been working. Oh my. One of the reasons this book is so strong is the relationship was built in the first book in the series, The Vampire Voss. I liked that book. This one I loved. It was awkward getting the story from a new perspective, but once it got rolling I think she got her footing and was able to coincide the events without a complete reread of the first book.

The powerful detail of Dimitri, the way he is, his foibles and damage are so very prevalent and tangible. I felt so strongly pulled to sympathize with him. You knew what his motives were, though she never outright said it. It was so well written you never had any doubt about his true beliefs, and it was so mesmerizing the way she drew him out, she never failed him, she never broke him, he remained true and staid to his course through the novel, he never wavered, he never changed. These are the books that speak so strongly to me, those where the characters son't change who they are inherently, they don't give up or give in. These are more powerful than mere romances, these are love stories, so incredibly deep and pivotal.

I just can't say enough about this book, but it wouldn't do anybody any favors for me to continue babbling incoherently. I think you have the gist of it. LOVED this book. I'm sorry I can't read it again for the first time. But I will be reading it again, and again.

I rolled my eyes once because of that one word, the same one from the last novel, sidewise must be one of those words. I've never heard it, I can't find it anywhere in reference, it must be a regional thing. I don't care anymore, that's how much I loved this book. No WTFckry, it kept me up until I couldn't stay awake every night, not to mention on the elliptical at the gym for 90 minutes. Never did I want to throw the book, in fact my iPad went everywhere with me in hopes I would have a chance to read.

And the cover was much better than the first, I can say here that the biggest problem I had with the first cover was that the heroine was terrified of the vampires, but the cover didn't reflect that at all.

I received this book from NetGalley for review. (less)

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Apr 13, 2011 Natasja rated it 4 of 5 stars

Vampire Dimitri Corvindale has become the guardian of the three Woodmore sisters, a job he isn’t looking forward too. Chas Woodmore is one of his friends and because Chas ran off with Cezar Moldavi’s sister Narcise, he has puts his three younger sisters in danger. The only protection they have is his name and strength. In the meantime Dimitri is looking hard to find a way to get rid of the mark on his back and be mortal again and looking after young women is a distraction he cannot afford.

Maia...more Vampire Dimitri Corvindale has become the guardian of the three Woodmore sisters, a job he isn’t looking forward too. Chas Woodmore is one of his friends and because Chas ran off with Cezar Moldavi’s sister Narcise, he has puts his three younger sisters in danger. The only protection they have is his name and strength. In the meantime Dimitri is looking hard to find a way to get rid of the mark on his back and be mortal again and looking after young women is a distraction he cannot afford.

Maia Woodmore isn’t happy with the decision of her older brother either, now she has to live with the Earl of Corvindale until Chas is back. She’s going to be wed soon to a wonderful loving man and then she can take her sisters in. But it becomes clear to her that their lives are in danger, when her sister Angelica is kidnapped. She knows that Dimitri is the only man who can keep her save, but will her heart survive this?

The Vampire Dimitri by Colleen Gleason is the second novel in her Regency Draculia Series and another great addition in the series. The first part of the story overlaps the first novel, but I don’t mind because it you can see it from another point of view.

I was already eager to read Dimitri’s book after the first novel and I have to tell you I wasn’t disappointed. Dimitri is mysterious, strong and very determined to find a way to get rid of this mark and Lucifer, so he can be mortal again. You learn a lot about his past, why he became a vampire, his relationship with his jealous ex-lover and his growing affection for Maia Woodmore.

My first impression of Maia in the first novel wasn’t much, she was the older annoying sister and very demanding, but I have to say that she grew on me in her own book. She took care of her siblings when their parents died and their brother was travelling around the world. Now it’s time for her to settle down with a wonderful man, but her mind is travelling to her guardian more often than it should.

I loved her growing relationship with Dimitri and her trust at the end when he needed her the most, even though he didn’t want to admit it. The little twist of Dimitri’s jealous ex-lover was a fabulous addition. Although I loved bad-ass Voss in the first novel, I have to admit that this book was better; the connection between the main characters was more real, more romance. A must read for readers who love regency mixed with paranormal creatures.

Next will be vampire Narcise and I have to say that I’m looking forward to read her story. She has a past with Dimitri’s friend Giordan Cale, I believe their relationship ended horrible and I really want to know everything.
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Apr 02, 2011 Crystal Posey rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011

Burned once by giving his all to a woman, Dimitri never wants to be so vulnerable again. Until Maia.

Dimitri’s own loyalty thrusts Maia right under his nose, as he suddenly has to fulfill his word to become her guardian when her brother becomes missing in action. By his own hand Dimitri has Maia’s presence in his home, her warring words in his face, and her scent enveloping him. It’s almost more than he can bare, and when Mais’ bravery gets the best of her, she’s down right irresistible.

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