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Sons of Midnight #2
The Vampire Who Loved Me
Dr. Rebecca Chamberlin hated nothing more than the vampires who had turned her loved ones into creatures of the night--until she became one herself. Now her experimental vaccine has become more urgent than ever, and has made her the target of vampire security chief Achilles Stefanos.
Built like a god with golden hair and an irresistible allure, Achilles made her feel passion the way no mortal man had before. Beck could no more deny her craving for him than she could the hated bloodlust in her veins. But when her vaccine fell into the wrong hands, Beck had a difficult choice to make--one that challenged everything she'd always believed...
Built like a god with golden hair and an irresistible allure, Achilles made her feel passion the way no mortal man had before. Beck could no more deny her craving for him than she could the hated bloodlust in her veins. But when her vaccine fell into the wrong hands, Beck had a difficult choice to make--one that challenged everything she'd always believed...
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 24, 2011
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Theresa Meyers
25 books223 followersThe progeny of a slightly mad NASA scientist and a tea-drinking bibliophile who turned the family dining room into a library, Theresa Meyers learned early the value of a questioning mind, books and a good china teapot. But it wasnt until third grade that Theresa overcame her dyslexia and learned to read, going on to make words her lifes work. With a degree in Mass Communications she became first a journalist, then a public relations officer in both the corporate and agency realm. But by far the most challenging has been using her writing skills to pen paranormal and steampunk novels in the turret office of her Seattle-area Victorian home. Shes spent nearly a quarter of a century with the boy who took her to the Prom, drinks tea with milk and sugar, is an adamant fan of the television show Supernatural, and has an indecent love of hats. "
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June 13, 2011
Manipulators being manipulated, biohazards and the fight against time, a hero and heroine who face death for loving each other and a whole lot more is waiting for readers in this latest thrilling and fast paced book by Ms. Meyers.
I remember reading the Truth about Vampires and was amazed at the unique way in which the vampires were depicted in that book. I figured that would be the end of the surprise twists but I was delighted by the bombshell I got at the end of this book. It’s way cool and it ends up being, if not the answer then at least one of them, about an alluded to prophesy during the telling of this current tale. I’m not going to say who says it or when, that is for readers to find out. Even if they notice that part during reading, there is no way they’re going to guess what happens during the epilogue. I certainly never imagined the outcome and I can only guess at the absolute chaos that could erupt from such a revelation. What fun!
I’m getting ahead of myself. The heroine, Beck (short for Rebecca), is a single-minded scientist with a brain that won’t quit. Despite being an introverted science geek, she’s actually warm-hearted and sweet and has a core of inner steel, something she developed during events over the course of her growing up. She could have become a bitter and twisted woman but instead she works for the good of mankind – or so she thinks. I never saw the plot conflict coming and it was a shocker. I mean, the author hinted at something and I figured I knew what she meant until I read one of the dramatic and intense scenes that revealed the truth. The author’s choice of words was well done because I got grossed out. Beck and the hero, on the other hand, got a lot more than that.
Achilles is the hero with a tough job. I’m not talking about his work for the clan, although that carries with it a huge responsibility. No, what I’m referring to is his job to mentor a woman he already had the hots for. Through a simple and unfortunate circumstance he was forced to take on a role that made her forbidden to him. Talk about conflict and personal angst. Even more exciting was the sensual tension, pulled so taut a reader could cut it with a knife. What makes Achilles rate higher on the “yum” factor is his being a Spartan warrior of old. Those guys knew what harsh living was like and yet for all his manly, stoic and determined intentions, a man is still a man when faced with a woman who makes his pheromones sizzle and pop. I enjoyed watching him succumb to his heart. Even more amazing is the reason why he can’t resist her. What a fascinating surprise.
The villains are a bit twisted in this tale. By that I don’t mean they are demented and psycho, instead they are not quite what I expected. One of the bad guys in The Truth about Vampires shows up in this book too. And no, a reader really doesn’t need to read the first book to follow and understand The Vampire Who Loved Me. Kristin, Beck’s best friend, fills a reader in just fine with what they’ll need to know. But since I did read the first book, I still found what happens to the guy as a bit harsh. I think he deserved it and once a reader gets to that part, it’s really profound and full of ironic justice – but still icky.
There are lots of quirks and questions that pepper this story. Most of the questions get solved but a few others are left to pave the way for a continuation of the series. They make me want to know more, to read more and to ask a ton of questions of the author about her characters and what is next. The hero and heroine get their happily ever after and then some, so there are no cliff hangers there to worry about. But there are other secondary characters that seem ripe for their own romance and certainly play a continuing role in both books. I enjoyed how Ms. Meyer feeds me a bit at a time, reeling me in like a fish on a hook and hooked I am. This book is just as convoluted and well written with fascinating characters that jump off the page as the last one. I can’t wait to find out who’s next and what the ramifications of all the changes are that will surely send the vampire community into a tailspin.
Ms. Meyers also injected quite a bit of humor into this story. I absolutely believe she did a great job of fulfilling a wish that women have voiced the world over – probably for centuries. It was emotional to be sure, but I still found myself giggling and chortling at the same time. It’s classic, and ends up being one of my favorite parts.
The Vampire Who Loved Me is a truly entertaining and fast paced read that only makes me want to read more from the talented Ms. Meyers. I really like this world she’s built, and it’s still in process for which I can only be grateful. I enjoyed the dynamics between Achilles and Beck and once the heroine’s eyes were opened, her choices were laudable and satisfying. I think Ms. Meyers wrote a wonderful romance spiced with light drama and suspense colored with inventive conflict. I’m thinking that paranormal romance readers are going to find they can really sink their teeth into this story because I did and I had a great time. I’m ready for more.
originally posted at http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.c...
I remember reading the Truth about Vampires and was amazed at the unique way in which the vampires were depicted in that book. I figured that would be the end of the surprise twists but I was delighted by the bombshell I got at the end of this book. It’s way cool and it ends up being, if not the answer then at least one of them, about an alluded to prophesy during the telling of this current tale. I’m not going to say who says it or when, that is for readers to find out. Even if they notice that part during reading, there is no way they’re going to guess what happens during the epilogue. I certainly never imagined the outcome and I can only guess at the absolute chaos that could erupt from such a revelation. What fun!
I’m getting ahead of myself. The heroine, Beck (short for Rebecca), is a single-minded scientist with a brain that won’t quit. Despite being an introverted science geek, she’s actually warm-hearted and sweet and has a core of inner steel, something she developed during events over the course of her growing up. She could have become a bitter and twisted woman but instead she works for the good of mankind – or so she thinks. I never saw the plot conflict coming and it was a shocker. I mean, the author hinted at something and I figured I knew what she meant until I read one of the dramatic and intense scenes that revealed the truth. The author’s choice of words was well done because I got grossed out. Beck and the hero, on the other hand, got a lot more than that.
Achilles is the hero with a tough job. I’m not talking about his work for the clan, although that carries with it a huge responsibility. No, what I’m referring to is his job to mentor a woman he already had the hots for. Through a simple and unfortunate circumstance he was forced to take on a role that made her forbidden to him. Talk about conflict and personal angst. Even more exciting was the sensual tension, pulled so taut a reader could cut it with a knife. What makes Achilles rate higher on the “yum” factor is his being a Spartan warrior of old. Those guys knew what harsh living was like and yet for all his manly, stoic and determined intentions, a man is still a man when faced with a woman who makes his pheromones sizzle and pop. I enjoyed watching him succumb to his heart. Even more amazing is the reason why he can’t resist her. What a fascinating surprise.
The villains are a bit twisted in this tale. By that I don’t mean they are demented and psycho, instead they are not quite what I expected. One of the bad guys in The Truth about Vampires shows up in this book too. And no, a reader really doesn’t need to read the first book to follow and understand The Vampire Who Loved Me. Kristin, Beck’s best friend, fills a reader in just fine with what they’ll need to know. But since I did read the first book, I still found what happens to the guy as a bit harsh. I think he deserved it and once a reader gets to that part, it’s really profound and full of ironic justice – but still icky.
There are lots of quirks and questions that pepper this story. Most of the questions get solved but a few others are left to pave the way for a continuation of the series. They make me want to know more, to read more and to ask a ton of questions of the author about her characters and what is next. The hero and heroine get their happily ever after and then some, so there are no cliff hangers there to worry about. But there are other secondary characters that seem ripe for their own romance and certainly play a continuing role in both books. I enjoyed how Ms. Meyer feeds me a bit at a time, reeling me in like a fish on a hook and hooked I am. This book is just as convoluted and well written with fascinating characters that jump off the page as the last one. I can’t wait to find out who’s next and what the ramifications of all the changes are that will surely send the vampire community into a tailspin.
Ms. Meyers also injected quite a bit of humor into this story. I absolutely believe she did a great job of fulfilling a wish that women have voiced the world over – probably for centuries. It was emotional to be sure, but I still found myself giggling and chortling at the same time. It’s classic, and ends up being one of my favorite parts.
The Vampire Who Loved Me is a truly entertaining and fast paced read that only makes me want to read more from the talented Ms. Meyers. I really like this world she’s built, and it’s still in process for which I can only be grateful. I enjoyed the dynamics between Achilles and Beck and once the heroine’s eyes were opened, her choices were laudable and satisfying. I think Ms. Meyers wrote a wonderful romance spiced with light drama and suspense colored with inventive conflict. I’m thinking that paranormal romance readers are going to find they can really sink their teeth into this story because I did and I had a great time. I’m ready for more.
originally posted at http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.c...
June 15, 2011
I have to say that I loved the first book in this series, The Truth About Vampires, and I enjoyed the second, The Vampire Who Loved Me, just as much. I highly recommend them both! I like the vampire mythology, which was the same as the usual enough to easily follow and different enough, well to be different, to liven things up :)
In a world where humans know about vampires, there is surprisingly less righteous fights than I would have expected and more medical science. I enjoyed this, again, difference, as a setting to Meyers’ intense romance. Lovers in her world endure, beyond attraction, issues of morality, chemistry, species laws, a changing world, along with many other physical dangers to contend with. The odds are definitely stacked against the hero and heroine, and I tend to really like that in a romance :) The intricacies of the situations she puts her couple in are fantastic! The tension between them becomes palatable. Of course, at times, she does ease things up with a bit of vampire humor as well.
A lot of the heightened tension in the book comes from the limitations of humans, of vampires, and of those in transition. Not only the limitations of their physical species, but also of their life situations. Meyers is great at interweaving all of the parts of the story until they become so entangled, they transplant themselves into a tight ball in the readers stomach.
The back stories of her main characters jade the their views of the world. I think there is a great amount of creative genius required in choosing the scenarios for the hero and heroine, a perfect meshing of two imperfect beings, a blending of the baggage they carry, that they end up a perfect, mismatched set that compliments each other so well. Ms. Meyers has a true gift for this type of writing.
I felt this second in the series took up the suspense a notch – and I was impressed with the level in the first book. On all levels, plot, characters, setting, suspense, romance, chemistry – this book as well as the first were well done and did not disappoint!
In a world where humans know about vampires, there is surprisingly less righteous fights than I would have expected and more medical science. I enjoyed this, again, difference, as a setting to Meyers’ intense romance. Lovers in her world endure, beyond attraction, issues of morality, chemistry, species laws, a changing world, along with many other physical dangers to contend with. The odds are definitely stacked against the hero and heroine, and I tend to really like that in a romance :) The intricacies of the situations she puts her couple in are fantastic! The tension between them becomes palatable. Of course, at times, she does ease things up with a bit of vampire humor as well.
A lot of the heightened tension in the book comes from the limitations of humans, of vampires, and of those in transition. Not only the limitations of their physical species, but also of their life situations. Meyers is great at interweaving all of the parts of the story until they become so entangled, they transplant themselves into a tight ball in the readers stomach.
The back stories of her main characters jade the their views of the world. I think there is a great amount of creative genius required in choosing the scenarios for the hero and heroine, a perfect meshing of two imperfect beings, a blending of the baggage they carry, that they end up a perfect, mismatched set that compliments each other so well. Ms. Meyers has a true gift for this type of writing.
I felt this second in the series took up the suspense a notch – and I was impressed with the level in the first book. On all levels, plot, characters, setting, suspense, romance, chemistry – this book as well as the first were well done and did not disappoint!
August 13, 2011
I loved this story. The writing was great and the story just flowed. If you read and liked The Truth About Vampires then you want to pick this one up right away. If you havent read it, then you still need to pick this up.
This is a well-written vampire story that takes place in Seattle. This also shows one of my favorite things about vampire stories. The myth has so much flexibility to it and allows new unique stories to be developed.
The book is not long, but the characters are still well developed as is the setting. You really learn a lot about Beck and Achilles and you enjoy watching their relationship develop and unfold.
The backdrop of their story is about vampires just being reintroduced to the mortal public after being in hiding for a number of years. It really helps set the stage for future stories and gives the characters in this one plenty of conflict to resolve.
If you like vampire stories, this is one series you should not miss. If you are a paranormal fan, its also a series you should not miss. Pick up copies soon you wont be sorry. Im anxiously waiting the next story in the Sons of Midnight, cant wait to find out who it will be about and what happens next in their world.
This is a well-written vampire story that takes place in Seattle. This also shows one of my favorite things about vampire stories. The myth has so much flexibility to it and allows new unique stories to be developed.
The book is not long, but the characters are still well developed as is the setting. You really learn a lot about Beck and Achilles and you enjoy watching their relationship develop and unfold.
The backdrop of their story is about vampires just being reintroduced to the mortal public after being in hiding for a number of years. It really helps set the stage for future stories and gives the characters in this one plenty of conflict to resolve.
If you like vampire stories, this is one series you should not miss. If you are a paranormal fan, its also a series you should not miss. Pick up copies soon you wont be sorry. Im anxiously waiting the next story in the Sons of Midnight, cant wait to find out who it will be about and what happens next in their world.
June 19, 2011
Review: Dr Rebbecca ( Beck) Chamberlin, was on the look out for a cure to stop people being turned into a vampire, when she thinks she has found it, she is forced to take it by her bosses, but to her shock she is turned into a vampire, as she goes deeper into the vampire world, she comes across Achilles, ho agrees to mentor her. as the pair spend more time together Beck feels her self falling for him but she isn't the only one Achilles feels the pull as well. but he is forbidden to take things any where. This in turn brings its own problems. but deep down he knows he cant stop the feelings he as for her.
I loved two, I think they brought a funny side to this story.you could see them growing as the book went on. Beck is the kind of ladie all women want to be. Funny and strong and very smart.. wow I am so jealous of this girl. I would so love to be her. I would so read more of this Authors work, i really enjoyed it. once i got into it i didn't want it to end. So I thank the author loads. Ladies if you like paranormal romance then you will love this book. i think you should all have a go at it..
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 23, 2011
What can I say about this book? Besides that I loved loved loved it. I had a feeling I was gonna like Achilles just from how he was portrayed in the first book. Again I must say I wasn't too sure about Beck (Rebecca) at first and its not because I didn't think she was well written just being the vampire lover that I am I kind of lean towards the vampire side more often than not.
Theresa does another fantastic job with her second book in this series, I immediately was pulled into this story and read this book in one sitting. I laughed, cried and gotten angry a couple times all the makings of a awesome book in my opinion. I absolutely love when a book touches me to the point I cry.
I know I have mentioned this before but one thing I love about series books is you get to see other characters you have grown to love show up in subsequent books. Overall this book left me wanting more I am not sure how many books she has planned for this series but I hope it continues for a long long time.
If you haven't read this series and you are an avid vampire lover as I am and you are looking for a different twist you must read this series.
Theresa does another fantastic job with her second book in this series, I immediately was pulled into this story and read this book in one sitting. I laughed, cried and gotten angry a couple times all the makings of a awesome book in my opinion. I absolutely love when a book touches me to the point I cry.
I know I have mentioned this before but one thing I love about series books is you get to see other characters you have grown to love show up in subsequent books. Overall this book left me wanting more I am not sure how many books she has planned for this series but I hope it continues for a long long time.
If you haven't read this series and you are an avid vampire lover as I am and you are looking for a different twist you must read this series.
June 10, 2011
If I had to sum up my thoughts on this book in one word I would use YUMMY.
Why? Because the descriptions, the smells, and the settings were delicately and painstakingly written in a way that I easily felt surrounded by everything Theresa wrote. I can only begin to fathom the creativity it took to write such a great romance.
This isn’t your typical vampire romance. It delves deep into the mindset of vampire racism and their right to belong on earth. I loved every word, every character (good or bad), and the realistic yet surprising emotions that we’ve come to expect from vampire romances. Most importantly, I loved how smooth the plot flowed from beginning to end.
There wasn’t one dull moment or place where I felt I had to skim over. I was enthralled by everything.
Because of the position of the heroine, Dr. Chamberlin, I believe this book could also be classified as a medical romance because she’s constantly testing theories & medicine.
Thank you Theresa for allowing me to escape into an amazing story - one that I’ll read several times.
Why? Because the descriptions, the smells, and the settings were delicately and painstakingly written in a way that I easily felt surrounded by everything Theresa wrote. I can only begin to fathom the creativity it took to write such a great romance.
This isn’t your typical vampire romance. It delves deep into the mindset of vampire racism and their right to belong on earth. I loved every word, every character (good or bad), and the realistic yet surprising emotions that we’ve come to expect from vampire romances. Most importantly, I loved how smooth the plot flowed from beginning to end.
There wasn’t one dull moment or place where I felt I had to skim over. I was enthralled by everything.
Because of the position of the heroine, Dr. Chamberlin, I believe this book could also be classified as a medical romance because she’s constantly testing theories & medicine.
Thank you Theresa for allowing me to escape into an amazing story - one that I’ll read several times.
May 23, 2011
Dr. Rebecca Chamberlin is working on a vaccine for vampires when she becomes one herself. Her irresistible vampire mentor, Achilles, is fighting his lust and passion for her, while Beck is understanding her new powers , her vaccine falls into the wrong hands , now her and Achilles are fighting for their lives and the Entire Vampire existence.
This is a wonderful Vampire Romance full of Heart pounding, lust , hate , and deep exotic passion. It'll leave you wondering if you would choose eternal Love over being Human
This is a wonderful Vampire Romance full of Heart pounding, lust , hate , and deep exotic passion. It'll leave you wondering if you would choose eternal Love over being Human
June 16, 2011
Achilles is everything I love in an alpha vampire hero. He's a true warrior, with compassion, intelligence, loyalty, sex appeal in spades, and a Bugatti Veyron to boot! I even liked his golden blonde hair, something that goes against my usual dark haired fascination. Achilles has lived for centuries, and all the endless time, along with a painful past, are wearing thin. He needed to learn what it was like to truly live again. I'm not even sure he realized just how far he had spiraled (not broken but heading there) until he met Beck. And like Beck, he is acutely aware that love can hurt, deeply and seemingly without end. Both learn that it doesn't have to be that way. There is a scene towards the end that was so poignant and so beautiful that I actually felt teary. You need to read the story to find out.
Beck is a fabulous heroine, the kind of woman that you can admire, because she's beautiful without being worked over and done, plus she's super smart. She chooses to showcase her intellect, logic before emotion, instead of her assets, she wants to be taken seriously. This makes her more believable to the reader and we can all relate to her vulnerabilities as well. She struggles with the non-relationship she has with her mother and somehow finds herself lacking. That, and she vehemently and hatefully blames vampires, without distinguishing good from bad. Beck is a wonderful contradiction. Her natural curiosity makes her a brilliant scientist and her vibrant spirit makes her a perfect match for Achilles. He sees the whole person and she is exactly what he needs to heal his broken heart.
The book has a fair amount of scientific explanations and theories, all balanced with excellent writing skills and a tightly woven plot. The vampire lore involving the virus is unique, creative and doesn't bog the story down at all. This is the second book in the series (and I loved the first) but you could easily read this as a stand alone. I'm crossing my fingers that this series continues!
Beck is a fabulous heroine, the kind of woman that you can admire, because she's beautiful without being worked over and done, plus she's super smart. She chooses to showcase her intellect, logic before emotion, instead of her assets, she wants to be taken seriously. This makes her more believable to the reader and we can all relate to her vulnerabilities as well. She struggles with the non-relationship she has with her mother and somehow finds herself lacking. That, and she vehemently and hatefully blames vampires, without distinguishing good from bad. Beck is a wonderful contradiction. Her natural curiosity makes her a brilliant scientist and her vibrant spirit makes her a perfect match for Achilles. He sees the whole person and she is exactly what he needs to heal his broken heart.
The book has a fair amount of scientific explanations and theories, all balanced with excellent writing skills and a tightly woven plot. The vampire lore involving the virus is unique, creative and doesn't bog the story down at all. This is the second book in the series (and I loved the first) but you could easily read this as a stand alone. I'm crossing my fingers that this series continues!
June 27, 2011
The Vampire Who Love Me is a Harlequin Nocturne book. Goodreads says that it is book #113 so I didn't know if all of these were just stand-alone books. I'd say that this book could be read as a stand-alone, but apparently there is one other book that had some of the same characters in it that I would liked to have read first. Since I felt like I was missing out on things a little, it made it harder for me to connect with this book.
I also had a hard time connecting with the heroine - not that she wasn't well written or anything. She is a scientist and has to know why and how EVERYTHING works - I would have liked to see her just relax and live life. Rebecca (also known as Beck) is a great heroine though. She's not one of those damsel in distress types. She's stubborn, independent, and capable of taking care of things herself. She never really "needed" a man in her life, yet she yearned to be important to somebody.
Achilles is everything you could want in a hero - strong, protective, intelligent, sexy, a warrior... He also has a brooding side - he has gone through a lot of heartache. I would say that Achilles is my favorite character from this book. The secondary characters in this book were the lead characters in a previous book - The Truth About Vampires (#107). They seemed like likable characters and I found myself wanting to know more about them.
The plot in this story was really good - definitely unique and intriguing. The writing was good as well, I didn't notice any errors. I wasn't all that excited about the ending though - I thought it was a little too convenient. There was some passion involved, as well as romance and suspense. I do recommend this book to others - especially vampire fans. If there is a 3rd book, I would definitely be interested in reading it.
I also had a hard time connecting with the heroine - not that she wasn't well written or anything. She is a scientist and has to know why and how EVERYTHING works - I would have liked to see her just relax and live life. Rebecca (also known as Beck) is a great heroine though. She's not one of those damsel in distress types. She's stubborn, independent, and capable of taking care of things herself. She never really "needed" a man in her life, yet she yearned to be important to somebody.
Achilles is everything you could want in a hero - strong, protective, intelligent, sexy, a warrior... He also has a brooding side - he has gone through a lot of heartache. I would say that Achilles is my favorite character from this book. The secondary characters in this book were the lead characters in a previous book - The Truth About Vampires (#107). They seemed like likable characters and I found myself wanting to know more about them.
The plot in this story was really good - definitely unique and intriguing. The writing was good as well, I didn't notice any errors. I wasn't all that excited about the ending though - I thought it was a little too convenient. There was some passion involved, as well as romance and suspense. I do recommend this book to others - especially vampire fans. If there is a 3rd book, I would definitely be interested in reading it.
September 1, 2011
Achilles - born to be a spartan - turned vampire to make him a powerful Spartan - loved, imprinted, mated with Ione - who died 2,000 years later in the Spanish Inquisition (and as imprinted, he felt the pains of her torture & death, and has been a halfling since)...
Dr. Rebecca Chamberlain aka Beck - friend to last book heroine who turned vampire. She is working on an antidote to the vampire virus, so that it is possible to change back to human - at their normal age, therefore death to vampires over 80 years old - this is not her intention. Her partner has been taken over by the goddess of chaos, and is working with the those who want to kill all vampires... so she injects Beck with the serum before it is ready - making her more slowly into a vampire...
Achilles is assigned to mentor her - and soon he recognizes her as the reincarnated Ione - his imprinted lifemate... he resists consummating their relationship - wanting to let Beck keep her options open...
though Beck doesn't want to be a vampire, she takes to her enhancements and Achilles' training with relish...
bit by bit they break the boundaries Achilles imposed, and make love and recommit themselves.. Beck works on an antidote to the antidote to protect vampires who want to stay vampires - and they destroy most of (though not all of) the antidote for the virus... she becomes human again, she gets pregnant and is having twins... she is still imprinted and loves Achilles... and during the birth of their babies, Achilles shares in her pains... and she plans to be vampire as soon as it is safe... the babies have heart beats and fangs... hmmmmm
Dr. Rebecca Chamberlain aka Beck - friend to last book heroine who turned vampire. She is working on an antidote to the vampire virus, so that it is possible to change back to human - at their normal age, therefore death to vampires over 80 years old - this is not her intention. Her partner has been taken over by the goddess of chaos, and is working with the those who want to kill all vampires... so she injects Beck with the serum before it is ready - making her more slowly into a vampire...
Achilles is assigned to mentor her - and soon he recognizes her as the reincarnated Ione - his imprinted lifemate... he resists consummating their relationship - wanting to let Beck keep her options open...
though Beck doesn't want to be a vampire, she takes to her enhancements and Achilles' training with relish...
bit by bit they break the boundaries Achilles imposed, and make love and recommit themselves.. Beck works on an antidote to the antidote to protect vampires who want to stay vampires - and they destroy most of (though not all of) the antidote for the virus... she becomes human again, she gets pregnant and is having twins... she is still imprinted and loves Achilles... and during the birth of their babies, Achilles shares in her pains... and she plans to be vampire as soon as it is safe... the babies have heart beats and fangs... hmmmmm
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 10, 2011
This is a book that I liked, but couldn't quite bring myself to love.
I liked the main idea behind this book - that a vaccine could be developed to make vampires mortal again - but I did find myself anticipating the plot a couple of times, which spoilt the suspense a little.
The two lead characters, Rachel and Achilles, are both fairly well written and yet they were that tiny bit too cliched for me to care deeply for them. That said, I liked some of the vampire 'powers' and 'rules' and I thought that the author used them to good effect at certain points in the story. And, while these were not characters I will treasure forever, I did care enough that I wanted to continue reading and learn how their story would end.
The ending was my main gripe with the story. I won't give anything away, but to me it didn't quite gel with what had gone before. I didn't see the point of it being there and it just made me think of the Twilight saga when I should have been lost in the story.
The ending aside, there were no glaring flaws in this book - the pacing was fine, the characters were reasonably well fleshed out and the dialogue was believable, but I think it just didn't have that spark for me.
In conclusion: a pleasant read and a nice story idea, but just not quite the right fit for me.
I received this book as a free review copy from the author.
I liked the main idea behind this book - that a vaccine could be developed to make vampires mortal again - but I did find myself anticipating the plot a couple of times, which spoilt the suspense a little.
The two lead characters, Rachel and Achilles, are both fairly well written and yet they were that tiny bit too cliched for me to care deeply for them. That said, I liked some of the vampire 'powers' and 'rules' and I thought that the author used them to good effect at certain points in the story. And, while these were not characters I will treasure forever, I did care enough that I wanted to continue reading and learn how their story would end.
The ending was my main gripe with the story. I won't give anything away, but to me it didn't quite gel with what had gone before. I didn't see the point of it being there and it just made me think of the Twilight saga when I should have been lost in the story.
The ending aside, there were no glaring flaws in this book - the pacing was fine, the characters were reasonably well fleshed out and the dialogue was believable, but I think it just didn't have that spark for me.
In conclusion: a pleasant read and a nice story idea, but just not quite the right fit for me.
I received this book as a free review copy from the author.
June 14, 2011
Dr. Rebecca Chamberlin hated vampires more than anything since they had turned her loved ones unwilling into creatures of the night. But then she's turned into one herself. Now her experimental vaccine has become more urgently needed than ever, and has also made her the target of the vampire security chief, Achilles Stefanos.
An irresistable allure coupled with a build like a god with golden hair, Achilles made her feel passion the way no mortal man ever could. Beck could no more deny her craving for him than she could the hated bloodlust running in her veins. When her vaccine falls into the wrong hands, Beck had to make a choice--one that challenged everything she always believed in.
Story is good but it drags a little.
An irresistable allure coupled with a build like a god with golden hair, Achilles made her feel passion the way no mortal man ever could. Beck could no more deny her craving for him than she could the hated bloodlust running in her veins. When her vaccine falls into the wrong hands, Beck had to make a choice--one that challenged everything she always believed in.
Story is good but it drags a little.
October 23, 2012
4.5 out of 5.
Scientist Beck is determined to find a cure for vampirism. When she is forced to become one herself her urgency increases. Achilles, a Spartan warrior of the past is a vampire who is given the task of mentoring Beck.
Tricked into producing a vaccine that could cause the death of vampires, Beck has to produce an antidote, if she fails she will lose Achilles.
Theresa Meyers writing is fantastic throughout. I found the pace a little slow at the start but the ending more than makes up for this. Loved the last chapter. Without adding spoilers I'm sure many women will have a giggle at this.
Scientist Beck is determined to find a cure for vampirism. When she is forced to become one herself her urgency increases. Achilles, a Spartan warrior of the past is a vampire who is given the task of mentoring Beck.
Tricked into producing a vaccine that could cause the death of vampires, Beck has to produce an antidote, if she fails she will lose Achilles.
Theresa Meyers writing is fantastic throughout. I found the pace a little slow at the start but the ending more than makes up for this. Loved the last chapter. Without adding spoilers I'm sure many women will have a giggle at this.
April 10, 2012
This book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time I was reading it. The heroine is a scientist trying to come up with a vaccine that will turn new vampires human again. She doesn't know that she is being used by her partner and the people that her partner is secretly working for.
The research scientist is turned into a vampire when she is held down and forcible given the vaccine. Now it is up to the vampires in town to keep her safe and to teach her how to deal with her new life.
I really liked this book. Give it a try if you want something different to read.
The research scientist is turned into a vampire when she is held down and forcible given the vaccine. Now it is up to the vampires in town to keep her safe and to teach her how to deal with her new life.
I really liked this book. Give it a try if you want something different to read.
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"Harlequin Nocturne delivers again, with a fantastic book by Theresa Meyers. The vampire legend isn't what it used to be, but the vamps in Teresa's book are really awesome." From a review posted by an eHarlequin.com member, to read more go here.
"Harlequin Nocturne delivers again, with a fantastic book by Theresa Meyers. The vampire legend isn't what it used to be, but the vamps in Teresa's book are really awesome." From a review posted by an eHarlequin.com member, to read more go here.
January 18, 2013
Decent story. My full review is here: http://scienceofromance.blogspot.com/...
February 15, 2013
Seemed very short and the author could have done much more with the story.
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