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The Witch and the Vampire

(The Merriweather Witches #2)

Tricia Schneider (Goodreads Author)

4.10 · Rating details · 31 ratings · 12 reviews

Melora Merriweather is searching for a fellow witch to protect her from a scheming uncle with plans of marriage. When her carriage overturns on her journey, she is rescued by a mysterious man whom she learns is the very person she seeks. But, he's not the witch she thought he was...

Sebastian Collins should have left for London days ago. Now a snowstorm has trapped him with ...more

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Published March 9th 2011 by The Wild Rose Press

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Apr 07, 2011 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it really liked it

A man and a woman both have secrets that can destroy but in this story they have the power to turn the tide and make those negatives into the most positive force of all-–love.

Melora is the heroine with an extra talent. She’s a witch on the run and is most desperate when I meet her in this story. What I found interesting is how Ms. Schneider had her heroine not only knowledgeable about things in the world but unafraid to face them head on. Melora is not depicted as a shy young miss but a woman w A man and a woman both have secrets that can destroy but in this story they have the power to turn the tide and make those negatives into the most positive force of all-–love.

Melora is the heroine with an extra talent. She’s a witch on the run and is most desperate when I meet her in this story. What I found interesting is how Ms. Schneider had her heroine not only knowledgeable about things in the world but unafraid to face them head on. Melora is not depicted as a shy young miss but a woman who not only knows her own mind but is willing to stand up for herself in any way she has to. She also is willing to fight for what her heart tells her is the man for her. The author created a good balance of having the heroine fall in love despite the short time frame. There was none of the predestined mating that seems to be a well used easy out lately. Sure, Melora had visions but they were certainly no guarantee about what they truly meant nor that the man she sees is her destiny. So many things can go wrong and actually, they do.

Sebastian is the flawed hero in this story. He is a man plagued with fighting against his own nature and he is at a disadvantage, but the heroine doesn’t figure it out for awhile. A reader gets the gist of it a bit earlier but not by much. I liked his strength of will, probably because I don’t even have a tenth of what he has to resist temptation. But with all fun romances, the hero finally succumbs to his desires after a few stuttering starts and stops – which of course heightened the sensual heat of the story.

Another aspect of Sebastian I liked occurred at the first scene of conflict. I really thought that was going to turn out to be a blood bath. All the elements were there and the drama certainly warranted it but the author had other devious plans in store which turned out to be a much more effective and dramatic use of those key ingredients. Not all bad guys are bad when they show redeemable qualities and Sebastian owns the market share on that wise bit of insight. Not that he recognizes it himself at first. It took the love of Melora for him to start dreaming of a possible future and it was a beautiful moment in the book.

The conflict is two-fold in this story but it’s basically the same – survival. Both Melora and Sebastian have their demons chasing them and it ends up being ‘a stand and fight when your back is against a wall’ type pressure. Ms. Schneider wrote it well enough that I was caught up in the suspense of it all. I couldn’t flip the pages fast enough wondering how in the world would they triumph and get their happily ever after.

Fortunately, this is a very satisfying romance because Sebastian and Melora do get their happy ending but it’s conditional and I thought that very interesting. It wasn’t perfect and sappy; it was true to the story and the situation. I liked that.

The Witch and the Vampire entertained me from the first time Melora gazed into Sebastian’s eyes until the very end with all that banging on the door. This is a very sweet and wonderful romance that I believe many paranormal romance readers will enjoy as much as I did. And once a reader finishes this story and gets the idea that it sounds like there’s a back story then they’d be right. Melora’s sister, Lillian, had her happily ever after prior to this book (in The Witch and the Wolf) and both books are great stand alones but it was great to know both sisters are loved and happy after everything they’ve been through. Thank you, Ms. Schneider, for providing me with a great reading experience.

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Apr 17, 2011 CoffeeTimeRomance andMore rated it really liked it

Shelves: paranormal, vampire, witch

With its well-written storyline, and delightfully gothic mood throughout, this novella is an absolutely pleasurable reading experience. Sebastian’s angst is described with such believability that I literally groaned at times when he refused to give in to his instincts and all-encompassing desire. The setting and the tone are almost flawlessly depicted. The characters, including most of the minor ones are multifaceted, intriguing creations arising from this author’s imagination. Combining non-gra ...more

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Apr 04, 2011 SirenBookReviews rated it it was amazing

The Witch and the Vampire was a wonderful story. It is filled with intrigue, mystery, and suspense. This is a great second story in Tricia Schneider’s series. She did a great job of entwining the first and second stories together.

Melora Merriweather is a brave heroine that is looking out for everyone. Sebastian is an honourable hero that takes protecting Melora very seriously. It’s hard not to care for these characters. Tricia Schneider’s writing makes you feel like you are right there living th ...more

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Apr 20, 2015 Keep Calm Novel On rated it liked it

I received a copy of the ePub from the Goodreads group Lovers of Paranormal (LoP) in exchange for an honest review.

Melora is travelling during a blizzard escaping her controlling uncle in the second book of the Merriweather Witches series. She is rescued by Sebastian Collins and he reluctantly takes her to his estate. The author has created strong and distinct characters. Their attraction is immediate but they do not give into their feelings. In this page turner the story moves quickly. Is a wit ...more

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Jan 19, 2019 Karen Darling rated it it was ok

Shelves: witch, vampire

A lot going on in the book.

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Apr 26, 2015 Danielle rated it liked it

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I received this book in exchange for an honest review (LoP or Lovers of Paranormal).

So this is the second book in the series that Tricia Schneider wrote. I liked that it took place at the same time as the other story, just in a different location. Again, this was a novella, not a full book. I use that term because these are not full novel length stories.

I think that the idea behind this one was a bit more thought out. There was more struggle to this one and I liked that. The characters in this o I received this book in exchange for an honest review (LoP or Lovers of Paranormal).

So this is the second book in the series that Tricia Schneider wrote. I liked that it took place at the same time as the other story, just in a different location. Again, this was a novella, not a full book. I use that term because these are not full novel length stories.

I think that the idea behind this one was a bit more thought out. There was more struggle to this one and I liked that. The characters in this one were a bit more "grr" for me and I liked that. I think that it helped with the story.

This one was again still too short for my liking. I think that it needs to be drawn out more, giving the story more life. This one has a better struggle in it. The evil family member in this one is the same as the first, but we get a better idea about him. I still think there is more there. I think his part could be made larger, with more depth. There was just not a lot of depth in the story.

I know that romance is a way of escape, but there was not enough to escape to in this story. We are brought into the story at the right time but shoved right back out again before we can really settle in.

I do like her idea on vampires. She has put out there that they only feed on the full moon. I liked the idea, but what I really want is to know how he became a vampire. I also didn't like that he just threw out there that he was 100, with nothing else to go with it. That should have had something to go along with it. I get that the love interest understood what he was, but I don't care who you are, you tell me you are 100 and I am going to ask some questions.

I am also struggling with the side story that was in this one, with the vampire hunters. There was just nothing there and it left me with a bitter taste in my mouth.

Pros: The struggle was a bit more pronounced in this one.

Cons: Still too fast. Too many openings that were left unopened.

Overall rating: I don't think I can recommend this one yet. If she can draw it out more, I might be able to tell others to read it. ...more

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Mar 20, 2011 Laurie rated it really liked it

The road is treacherous due to the unrelenting blizzard, but Melora Merriweather is desperate to escape her horrid uncle and his vile plans to marry her off to a decrepit old geezer.

Sebastian Collins is on an urgent journey to London when he comes across an overturned carriage, in deep snow, perched precariously on the edge of a formidable cliff.

Sebastian gallantly rescues the bedraggled young woman and, at her insistence, delivers her to Caldwell House, which, unbeknownst to Melora, is also his ...more

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Apr 21, 2015 Faye rated it it was amazing

Yay. It's Melora's story. Another quick enjoyable read.

Melora was in the same predicament as her sister Lillian. The only help she can go to was from a letter to her father which she discovered. As she reaches her destination, no sooner than she met Sebastian was that all is not what it seems especially after she discovers Sebastian's predicament.

As they find their selves falling one another there's some bit of problem on the way. Sebastian fear of killing her, the other uk own guests of Sebasti ...more

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Jan 03, 2015 Charity rated it did not like it

Shelves: paranormal-n-romance, reviewed-for-blog

I couldn’t give this book even 3 Hoots. The flow was choppy. I could not emotionally connect with the characters or the situation. The first couple chapters really reminded me of Dracula, not the writing style, but the story itself. (Melora was heading to Mr. Collins house in a carriage, through a storm, there was a crash. Unbeknownst to her Mr. Collins is the one to help her, and she asks him to take her to the Caldwell House. He takes her and drops her off at the door telling her she should te ...more

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Apr 18, 2015 Denise rated it it was amazing

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** I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Lovers of Paranormal, LoP**

'The Witch and the Vampire' is a good paranormal romance quick read. I liked the storyline and how it played out. It has a uniqueness concerning vampires in general. Melora is a good and kind hearted lead. Sebastian is, as with most vampires, hot and sexy. I enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait to read the following books in this series. A great add to your tbr list. ...more

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Apr 29, 2015 Alexandra rated it it was amazing

I received a copy of the ePub from the Goodreads group Lovers of Paranormal (LoP) in exchange for an honest review. Nice story about a witch and a vampire a good book very good writing. short but I wasn't able to stop it. I recommanded it. ...more

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USA Today Bestselling Author Tricia Schneider is a full-time dreamer who writes romance. From vampires, shifters and witches to wicked pirates and sexy aliens, she weaves sensual stories with strong heroines and to-die-for heroes and where happily-ever-after is a must. After working several years as Assistant Manager and bookseller at Waldenbooks, she believes there is a book for everyone. When th ...more