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Lucy Hart, Rites #2
Not Dead Yet
Someone is trying to kill Lucy Hart: assassins of every ilk and species have converged on Southern California, all trying one after the other--sometimes together--to snuff her out.
All of this is happening as Lucy tries to plan her impending nuptials and choose what sorority to rush in the fall.
On top of that there's the gorgeous vampire, Vin--who now has a special blood bond with Lucy--who is trying to steal her away from her werewolf love, Gabriel.
In the end Lucy has to choose who she loves most, and to save her own life--once again.
* Originally published as Blood Rites by Mercy Walker.
All of this is happening as Lucy tries to plan her impending nuptials and choose what sorority to rush in the fall.
On top of that there's the gorgeous vampire, Vin--who now has a special blood bond with Lucy--who is trying to steal her away from her werewolf love, Gabriel.
In the end Lucy has to choose who she loves most, and to save her own life--once again.
* Originally published as Blood Rites by Mercy Walker.
173 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 23, 2012
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Mercy Walker
39 books69 followersI've been reading and writing paranormal romance, urban fantasy, erotica and fantasy for years. This month I finally got tired of the agent rejection forms. So now I'm trying out Kindle's Self Publishing system. I'm thirty-nine--for another few months, and chronically single. I live alone with my jack russel, Jack.
Besides reading steamy books about werewolves and vampires, I love Italian food, Ice cream and long drives...but only when someone else is driving.
Besides reading steamy books about werewolves and vampires, I love Italian food, Ice cream and long drives...but only when someone else is driving.
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October 27, 2017
Wonderful book
This book continues on from the first nicely. Man she has to go through a lot of drama to stay with her 🐺 But she is getting better at protecting herself at unexpected times. Can't wait for the next book to come out.
This book continues on from the first nicely. Man she has to go through a lot of drama to stay with her 🐺 But she is getting better at protecting herself at unexpected times. Can't wait for the next book to come out.
March 12, 2017
Great book
Awesome read. Can't wait to read the next one in this series. Hopefully it will be released soon. Very enjoyable.
Awesome read. Can't wait to read the next one in this series. Hopefully it will be released soon. Very enjoyable.
September 13, 2019
One of the best
I loved both books. Great story lovable characters can't wait for third book. I hope there's more bed scenes and maybe a baby for
Lucy and gaberial. Also any wait for .Micah and Seth story to start and Abigail and is so much to look forward too. Hurry book three. Highly recommend this series and author
I loved both books. Great story lovable characters can't wait for third book. I hope there's more bed scenes and maybe a baby for
Lucy and gaberial. Also any wait for .Micah and Seth story to start and Abigail and is so much to look forward too. Hurry book three. Highly recommend this series and author
October 4, 2024
Not as good as book one but was still interesting enough that I wanted to see where Lucy and Gabe's story took us. Again, did everyone just forget Delia exists? Like I get it! There is only room for one "LOVE" but she was "supposed" to be Gabe's love. I do like spending time with the different families and seeing their love for one another. Moving on to Book Three.
July 29, 2013
Again, I still have mixed feelings about this book too.
It didn't start all that well, and at a certain point I was tempted to quit. It was all too frustrating!
But then I was just too curious, as my usual, and I had to know what was going to happen next in the story.
At least, Lucy was much more likeable in this book than she was in the first one.
I was disappointed that Gabriel didn't show up much in this book and that there wasn't a love triangle at all with Lucy, Gabe and Vin, after all. At one point she admits of having some kind of feelings for Vin but I was baffled. She really doesn't know him at all (she's met him only a couple of times, for God's sake!). I can't see how she would/could have to choose between her Wolf and the Vampire. Really. It's senseless! There's no match!
Abbey was a little scary but I liked her protectiveness toward Lucy.
I also liked this side of Lucy and her newfound powers and strenght. She's become a real kickass! At least in the end.
I even started to think Vivian (Gabriel's mother) isn't all that bad after all. We'll see in the next book.
I very much liked the last scene with Lucy and Gabe. Finally! I was starting to think he didn't want to make love to Lucy for some weird or dark or dangerous reason. But she finally took the reins and he had to surrender to her power. It was about time!
What I still don't get is the age of the male characters, mostly Gabriel and Micah. We got to know in this book that Seth (Lucy's brother) was almost 18. But what about Micah? And Gabriel? From how he acted in Book 1 and the fact that he went to college he seems to be around 25 at least, maybe more. He complained that Lucy was too young when they met. But he can't be much older. That would be a little creepy if he was closer to 30 that to 20 years old. I'm guessing though that he's about 25-26 yo. And that Micah is maybe around 21-22 ?
I'd like to know in Book 3. And hopefully soon! I'm curious to know what will happen next and especially how Micah and Seth's "relationship" develops. I'd like a book about them too.
I actually was going to rate this book 2.5 stars, until a certain point. But then I found some good things in this book and it deserves 3 full stars, instead.
It didn't start all that well, and at a certain point I was tempted to quit. It was all too frustrating!
But then I was just too curious, as my usual, and I had to know what was going to happen next in the story.
At least, Lucy was much more likeable in this book than she was in the first one.
I was disappointed that Gabriel didn't show up much in this book and that there wasn't a love triangle at all with Lucy, Gabe and Vin, after all. At one point she admits of having some kind of feelings for Vin but I was baffled. She really doesn't know him at all (she's met him only a couple of times, for God's sake!). I can't see how she would/could have to choose between her Wolf and the Vampire. Really. It's senseless! There's no match!
Abbey was a little scary but I liked her protectiveness toward Lucy.
I also liked this side of Lucy and her newfound powers and strenght. She's become a real kickass! At least in the end.
I even started to think Vivian (Gabriel's mother) isn't all that bad after all. We'll see in the next book.
I very much liked the last scene with Lucy and Gabe. Finally! I was starting to think he didn't want to make love to Lucy for some weird or dark or dangerous reason. But she finally took the reins and he had to surrender to her power. It was about time!
What I still don't get is the age of the male characters, mostly Gabriel and Micah. We got to know in this book that Seth (Lucy's brother) was almost 18. But what about Micah? And Gabriel? From how he acted in Book 1 and the fact that he went to college he seems to be around 25 at least, maybe more. He complained that Lucy was too young when they met. But he can't be much older. That would be a little creepy if he was closer to 30 that to 20 years old. I'm guessing though that he's about 25-26 yo. And that Micah is maybe around 21-22 ?
I'd like to know in Book 3. And hopefully soon! I'm curious to know what will happen next and especially how Micah and Seth's "relationship" develops. I'd like a book about them too.
I actually was going to rate this book 2.5 stars, until a certain point. But then I found some good things in this book and it deserves 3 full stars, instead.
December 3, 2017
After looking forward to this....was let down
First book was a bit slow to start, but I was glad I gave it the chance it deserved,
I was excited to begin second in series, however I became confused with the overall continuity of storyline. It was all over the place. One minute Lucy hasn't spent time with Gabriel for months preparing for their nuptials, yet later she refers to dinner with future in-laws at her home as "last week." Also, San Bernardino is not even CLOSE to Sacramento.
Why is Lucy extra powerful? I know she is a Necromancer that has power over the dead. Is her super strength, acute awareness, and new speed due to Vin's blood? If so, is it permanent? The scene with Vin towards end of book was out of nowhere because he hadn't been mentioned for so long. Some parts of the story were repeated, and other parts were lacking. How did Gabriel and Lucy decide to actually marry once his vampire love was over? There was no addressing this issue. Kind of a huge deal to overlook.
Even with the flaws, I liked the overall story, and now I realize they are not finishing the story. Book 2 ends with a cliffhanger and Gabriel and Lucy are not married. Seriously?????
2 book series under 2 different Titles by 2 different Authors and they sell both as a 2 book series without an ending.
Sound confusing???? It is !!!!!
There should be a 3rd, but at this late date, I highly doubt it.
First book was a bit slow to start, but I was glad I gave it the chance it deserved,
I was excited to begin second in series, however I became confused with the overall continuity of storyline. It was all over the place. One minute Lucy hasn't spent time with Gabriel for months preparing for their nuptials, yet later she refers to dinner with future in-laws at her home as "last week." Also, San Bernardino is not even CLOSE to Sacramento.
Why is Lucy extra powerful? I know she is a Necromancer that has power over the dead. Is her super strength, acute awareness, and new speed due to Vin's blood? If so, is it permanent? The scene with Vin towards end of book was out of nowhere because he hadn't been mentioned for so long. Some parts of the story were repeated, and other parts were lacking. How did Gabriel and Lucy decide to actually marry once his vampire love was over? There was no addressing this issue. Kind of a huge deal to overlook.
Even with the flaws, I liked the overall story, and now I realize they are not finishing the story. Book 2 ends with a cliffhanger and Gabriel and Lucy are not married. Seriously?????
2 book series under 2 different Titles by 2 different Authors and they sell both as a 2 book series without an ending.
Sound confusing???? It is !!!!!
There should be a 3rd, but at this late date, I highly doubt it.
April 28, 2014
Lucy cracks me up. This time she's finding out more and more about her awesome best friend, Abbey, her family to be and we get more glimpses into other family members as well as lifestyles of the vapid and deadly. Lots going on what with everyone seemingly out to kill our young miss, all while she's just trying to spend time with Gabriel. Not sure how I feel about the ending yet, will be looking forward to seeing what's going to happen next with them all but have a bit of a cliffhanger with Gabriel and her, heavy sigh. I am not a fan of waiting. HINT HINT! Otherwise, an engaging little read that had plenty of action and interesting magic and revelations.
February 10, 2013
Read this in a day, it needs proof reading! There are a ton of grammar and spelling errors throughout the book. There are also a lot of misplaced words or words that have no need to be there.
As far as the story goes... it was good... but is there another book coming out to this series? It's weird how it ended with Delia waking up and getting this new power.... and she mentions the wedding but yet there hasn't been a wedding yet. Very confusing hopefully author will put out another book to the series to wrap things up and get a better editor.
As far as the story goes... it was good... but is there another book coming out to this series? It's weird how it ended with Delia waking up and getting this new power.... and she mentions the wedding but yet there hasn't been a wedding yet. Very confusing hopefully author will put out another book to the series to wrap things up and get a better editor.
April 17, 2015
Probably more like 3.5 stars. I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as the first, but it was still really good. I love how we see Lucy's power progressing, and the mystery behind what and how she possesses. Hopefully some of that mystery is unveiled and further books. I was disappointed that there wasn't more interaction with Gabriel. It just felt like with him being her fiancé we would've seen more of him in the book, even phone calls or such.
A sex scene to skip over, and more language than I care for. It needs some editing too, even more than the first I think.
A sex scene to skip over, and more language than I care for. It needs some editing too, even more than the first I think.
May 10, 2013
This series is all over the place, changing from character to character, even to ones that are not even important.
I'm more interested in reading about Micah and Seth. And of course Abby. Though I feel like a whole lot is left out.
I'm more interested in reading about Micah and Seth. And of course Abby. Though I feel like a whole lot is left out.
June 17, 2013
This series is good has great potential. I would have rated it higher but the spelling errors kept on growing the further I read, it got really annoying!
August 24, 2013
I really enjoy these books I just wish they were a little longer!!!
September 3, 2013
Is there a third book or no ?
October 8, 2014
A great continuation from the first one. I look forward to what comes next.
October 8, 2014
A great continuation from the first one. I look forward to what comes next.
December 23, 2014
Short but sweet
A good read but these two books could be combined. They are pretty short. I am looking forward to seeing where this goes.
A good read but these two books could be combined. They are pretty short. I am looking forward to seeing where this goes.
November 13, 2015
Liked it.
June 14, 2016
Loved it
Can't wait to read more. Loved the storyline. Looking forward to see how Delia trys to get revenge. Love Lucy and Gabriel
Can't wait to read more. Loved the storyline. Looking forward to see how Delia trys to get revenge. Love Lucy and Gabriel
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