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Dragon's Disciple/Blood Brothers #3
Soul of the Night
On the streets of old San Francisco darkness threatens to consume a vampires soul, and one mans love is all that stands between good and evil.
254 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
About the author
Barbara Sheridan
39 books110 followersBarbara Sheridan grew up a fan of historical novels, TV westerns and most anything having to do with the paranormal.
She often writes in the romance sub-genres of contemporary, historical, and paranormal.
She also acquired a fondness for all things royalty related, J-rock, and cheezy films. These varied interests mashed themselves together to shape her writing and led to characters who surely inhabit an alternate universe–and get into who knows what trouble without her supervision.
Barbara lives in Pennsylvania and loves hearing from readers and others who share her interests, as well as being able to “meet” them via social media.
She often writes in the romance sub-genres of contemporary, historical, and paranormal.
She also acquired a fondness for all things royalty related, J-rock, and cheezy films. These varied interests mashed themselves together to shape her writing and led to characters who surely inhabit an alternate universe–and get into who knows what trouble without her supervision.
Barbara lives in Pennsylvania and loves hearing from readers and others who share her interests, as well as being able to “meet” them via social media.
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October 11, 2008
Soul of the Night is an outstanding work of yaoi literature produced in the west (and) contains top notch black and white illustrations!
The kabuki troupe's magic depends on the physical transformation of the
eternally youthful vampire, Kiyoshi, into a woman.
Kiyoshi's origins were revealed in BLOOD BROTHERS.
[...].
Both on the stage and in the bedroom, Kiyoshi is loved by Nakamura
Ryuhei a skillful but aging actor. Parallel to Kiyoshi's
metamorphosis from man to woman, with the aid of makeup and costume, is
his descent from a blood drinker in control of his urges to a
ruthless predator thirsting for the essence of Dao Kan Shu, the
Poisoned Dragon.
Kiyoshi has to choose between his loyalty to Ryuhei or the primal
urge to consume the Dragon, Shu, and risk losing his humanity anchored by
love.
Ryuhei's greatest fear is loneliness. Ironically, the infamous and
most desired actor was once surrounded by infinite crowds and
admirers---but all he wants is to have his gentle Kiyoshi back. As the actor's beloved sinks farther into the shadows of San Francisco, Nakamura's resolve may push him to offer more than just his love.
Although my review may seem "serious" Soul of the Night's
greatest charm is its unexpected laugh out loud humor!!! There are
back stage feuds between Nakamura and "that bitch" Hoshi, another
actor. Oh, don't assume that our loveable Nakamura is an angel
either, Akira, Hoshi's partner, calls Nakamura a "fussy dick" for a
reason.
Most importantly, you'll get what you want---hot man sex (^_^)
The kabuki troupe's magic depends on the physical transformation of the
eternally youthful vampire, Kiyoshi, into a woman.
Kiyoshi's origins were revealed in BLOOD BROTHERS.
[...].
Both on the stage and in the bedroom, Kiyoshi is loved by Nakamura
Ryuhei a skillful but aging actor. Parallel to Kiyoshi's
metamorphosis from man to woman, with the aid of makeup and costume, is
his descent from a blood drinker in control of his urges to a
ruthless predator thirsting for the essence of Dao Kan Shu, the
Poisoned Dragon.
Kiyoshi has to choose between his loyalty to Ryuhei or the primal
urge to consume the Dragon, Shu, and risk losing his humanity anchored by
love.
Ryuhei's greatest fear is loneliness. Ironically, the infamous and
most desired actor was once surrounded by infinite crowds and
admirers---but all he wants is to have his gentle Kiyoshi back. As the actor's beloved sinks farther into the shadows of San Francisco, Nakamura's resolve may push him to offer more than just his love.
Although my review may seem "serious" Soul of the Night's
greatest charm is its unexpected laugh out loud humor!!! There are
back stage feuds between Nakamura and "that bitch" Hoshi, another
actor. Oh, don't assume that our loveable Nakamura is an angel
either, Akira, Hoshi's partner, calls Nakamura a "fussy dick" for a
reason.
Most importantly, you'll get what you want---hot man sex (^_^)
April 22, 2026
Kiyoshi story is a good one and it connects with Silk and Poison I don't care for his parnter in this one he was a very weak man but at one time so was kiyoshi so I see why he was drawn to him like they say eveyone needs someone this is not my favorite in the series but is close to it loved the action.
June 16, 2022
Interesting at times but little character development.
Loosely woven narrative that maybe could have been
more condensed. Perhaps a beach read?
Loosely woven narrative that maybe could have been
more condensed. Perhaps a beach read?
September 30, 2008
Soul of the Night is an outstanding work of yaoi literature produced in the west (and) contains top notch black and white illustrations!
The kabuki troupe's magic depends on the physical transformation of the
eternally youthful vampire, Kiyoshi, into a woman.
Kiyoshi's origins were revealed in BLOOD BROTHERS.
Both on the stage and in the bedroom, Kiyoshi is loved by Nakamura
Ryuhei a skillful but aging actor. Parallel to Kiyoshi's
metamorphosis from man to woman, with the aid of makeup and costume, is
his descent from a blood drinker in control of his urges to a
ruthless predator thirsting for the essence of Dao Kan Shu, the
Poisoned Dragon.
Kiyoshi has to choose between his loyalty to Ryuhei or the primal
urge to consume the Dragon, Shu, and risk losing his humanity anchored by
love.
Ryuhei's greatest fear is loneliness. Ironically, the infamous and
most desired actor was once surrounded by infinite crowds and
admirers---but all he wants is to have his gentle Kiyoshi back. As the actor's beloved sinks farther into the shadows of San Francisco, Nakamura's resolve may push him to offer more than just his love.
Although my review may seem "serious" Soul of the Night's
greatest charm is its unexpected laugh out loud humor!!! There are
back stage feuds between Nakamura and "that bitch" Hoshi, another
actor. Oh, don't assume that our loveable Nakamura is an angel
either, Akira, Hoshi's partner, calls Nakamura a "fussy dick" for a
reason.
Most importantly, you'll get what you want---hot man sex (^_^)
The kabuki troupe's magic depends on the physical transformation of the
eternally youthful vampire, Kiyoshi, into a woman.
Kiyoshi's origins were revealed in BLOOD BROTHERS.
Both on the stage and in the bedroom, Kiyoshi is loved by Nakamura
Ryuhei a skillful but aging actor. Parallel to Kiyoshi's
metamorphosis from man to woman, with the aid of makeup and costume, is
his descent from a blood drinker in control of his urges to a
ruthless predator thirsting for the essence of Dao Kan Shu, the
Poisoned Dragon.
Kiyoshi has to choose between his loyalty to Ryuhei or the primal
urge to consume the Dragon, Shu, and risk losing his humanity anchored by
love.
Ryuhei's greatest fear is loneliness. Ironically, the infamous and
most desired actor was once surrounded by infinite crowds and
admirers---but all he wants is to have his gentle Kiyoshi back. As the actor's beloved sinks farther into the shadows of San Francisco, Nakamura's resolve may push him to offer more than just his love.
Although my review may seem "serious" Soul of the Night's
greatest charm is its unexpected laugh out loud humor!!! There are
back stage feuds between Nakamura and "that bitch" Hoshi, another
actor. Oh, don't assume that our loveable Nakamura is an angel
either, Akira, Hoshi's partner, calls Nakamura a "fussy dick" for a
reason.
Most importantly, you'll get what you want---hot man sex (^_^)
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March 27, 2009Kiyoshi is a three century years old vampire who lives alone. He has not allowed to his demon nature to overwhelm his human behaviour and feed from human only when it's strictly necessary and most of the time from dying human.
But one night he meets Ryuhei, a spoilt actor, full of himself and with all the bad manners of a dethroned kabuki star. But he is also handsome and passionate, and his blood is so sweet. Kiyoshi is inesorably attracted from this man and will do everything to stay with him. Maybe he has found someone to share his life.
But Ryuhei is a mortal man, and while years pass he's aging and he fears his eternal young lover will finally leave him. He doesn't know cause Kiyoshi is still so beautiful and young while the beauty of Ryuhei is fading, and now they are in San Francisco, and the ever so gentle and quite Kiyoshi is acting in a strange way.
I absolutely love Ryuhei: he is the classical spoilt characters, egoistic and vain, but so persuaded that his love must be enough for his Kiyoshi: why he has to search someone or something else when he can have him? And even so, you can't not love him back. He is the perfect image of a kabuki actor.
Ryuhei instead is a "real" character: he is a vampire, with the needs and the desires of a blood sucker. He is not a perfect soul who can resist to the inner claims of his body: he loves and fails.
So we have two unperfect characters so perfect for this tale. I can't wait to read the other stories in this enchanting series.
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But one night he meets Ryuhei, a spoilt actor, full of himself and with all the bad manners of a dethroned kabuki star. But he is also handsome and passionate, and his blood is so sweet. Kiyoshi is inesorably attracted from this man and will do everything to stay with him. Maybe he has found someone to share his life.
But Ryuhei is a mortal man, and while years pass he's aging and he fears his eternal young lover will finally leave him. He doesn't know cause Kiyoshi is still so beautiful and young while the beauty of Ryuhei is fading, and now they are in San Francisco, and the ever so gentle and quite Kiyoshi is acting in a strange way.
I absolutely love Ryuhei: he is the classical spoilt characters, egoistic and vain, but so persuaded that his love must be enough for his Kiyoshi: why he has to search someone or something else when he can have him? And even so, you can't not love him back. He is the perfect image of a kabuki actor.
Ryuhei instead is a "real" character: he is a vampire, with the needs and the desires of a blood sucker. He is not a perfect soul who can resist to the inner claims of his body: he loves and fails.
So we have two unperfect characters so perfect for this tale. I can't wait to read the other stories in this enchanting series.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1599984121/?...
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