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The Dominion Series #1-3
This collection includes the first three books in the Dominion series: Dominion, Ascension, and Retribution.
Dominion: Eve goes in search of a translator for a 13th Century French manuscript she found in her dead mother’s files and gets more than she bargained for – 800-year old identical twin vampire brothers playing a dangerous game of power with an ancient enemy.
Ascension: Powerful players in the covert war between vampires and humans use Eve in order to prevent Dominion – vampire rule over humans, putting her heart and life at risk.
Retribution: Eve begins her training as a vampire hunter, but when disaster strikes, she is forced to choose once more between the brothers.
Dominion: Eve goes in search of a translator for a 13th Century French manuscript she found in her dead mother’s files and gets more than she bargained for – 800-year old identical twin vampire brothers playing a dangerous game of power with an ancient enemy.
Ascension: Powerful players in the covert war between vampires and humans use Eve in order to prevent Dominion – vampire rule over humans, putting her heart and life at risk.
Retribution: Eve begins her training as a vampire hunter, but when disaster strikes, she is forced to choose once more between the brothers.
1050 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 3, 2014
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S.E. Lund
85 books1,037 followersS. E. (Elizabeth) Lund is a writer who lives on the side of a mountain in beautiful British Columbia, Canada with her family of humans and animals. She read Dracula when she was ten, and has been warped ever since. She reads many genres and writes in a few, including paranormal romantic suspense, high fantasy, and YA SF/F. Her books are available on Amazon Kindle, which can be read on any PC, Mac or Smartphone with the Kindle App, available in the App store and at Amazon.
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June 13, 2017
The Dominion Series: The Complete Collection is an emotional and intellectual roller coaster ride that will have you hanging on to the edge of your seat!
S. E. Lund's dark paranormal romance series includes Volume 1, Dominion; Volume 2, Ascension; and Volume 3, Retribution.
First of all, this is NOT a Twilight knock off in any way shape or form. Yes, there are two vampires vying for the affection of the heroine, but that is the only similarity; and that is just part of one of the plots of the series.
In book 1, Eve is a serious college student whose mother was murdered years earlier because of her role as a vampire-killing researcher and operative. Eve is reading her mother's documents and hopes to take up the fight where her mother left off. When she seeks a translator for a 13th century journal, she unwittingly meets with none other than the original writer of the journal, the 800 year old vampire, Michel de Cernay. She subsequently becomes involved with Michel's twin, Julian de Cernay, a former knight and a warrior who fought in all of the major conflicts taking place during his 800-plus years of existence. Eve becomes a key player in events set forth before her birth and that rapidly accelerate because of her involvement.
What most humans do not know is, first, that vampires and ancients are real, and, second, that there is a political movement of some vampires for Dominion that would enslave all humans to the vampires and end human civilization as we know it. Both Julian and Michel are involved in fighting Dominion, but have very different ideas and agendas to accomplish that. With only partial knowledge and with Julian and Michel alternately manipulating her and protecting her, Eve knows that she is being used and lied to, but she is also helpless to resist her attraction to Michel (first) and later to Julian.
There are some very explicit and erotic romance scenes, but there is much more story, and it is a very high quality story, which is the distinction I make between erotica and a tale that is "steamy" (steamy because it is more about the story). Part of the angst is Eve's disgust with herself over loving both of the brothers and how she comes to terms with that. This is not a ménage romance (at least through the end of book 3, Retribution).
In books 2 and 3, more of the politics and battles of fighting Dominion unfold. The pro-Dominion and anti-Dominion forces have members who belong to both sides, and both sides know who the double agents are. There is a shocking reveal that occurs with clues throughout books 2 and 3 as to the origins of the villains and the antiheroes of the story. I can't say much more without spoilers, but as readers identify with Eve, they will experience repeatedly alternating states of bliss, agony, longing, guilt, and more bliss. There is no traditional happily-ever-after, at least not yet, as the story is very much in progress at the end of book 3.
This series was so much more than I anticipated, and I cannot wait for the release of book 4, which is scheduled for some time in 2014 per a note at the end of volume 3.
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S. E. Lund's dark paranormal romance series includes Volume 1, Dominion; Volume 2, Ascension; and Volume 3, Retribution.
First of all, this is NOT a Twilight knock off in any way shape or form. Yes, there are two vampires vying for the affection of the heroine, but that is the only similarity; and that is just part of one of the plots of the series.
In book 1, Eve is a serious college student whose mother was murdered years earlier because of her role as a vampire-killing researcher and operative. Eve is reading her mother's documents and hopes to take up the fight where her mother left off. When she seeks a translator for a 13th century journal, she unwittingly meets with none other than the original writer of the journal, the 800 year old vampire, Michel de Cernay. She subsequently becomes involved with Michel's twin, Julian de Cernay, a former knight and a warrior who fought in all of the major conflicts taking place during his 800-plus years of existence. Eve becomes a key player in events set forth before her birth and that rapidly accelerate because of her involvement.
What most humans do not know is, first, that vampires and ancients are real, and, second, that there is a political movement of some vampires for Dominion that would enslave all humans to the vampires and end human civilization as we know it. Both Julian and Michel are involved in fighting Dominion, but have very different ideas and agendas to accomplish that. With only partial knowledge and with Julian and Michel alternately manipulating her and protecting her, Eve knows that she is being used and lied to, but she is also helpless to resist her attraction to Michel (first) and later to Julian.
There are some very explicit and erotic romance scenes, but there is much more story, and it is a very high quality story, which is the distinction I make between erotica and a tale that is "steamy" (steamy because it is more about the story). Part of the angst is Eve's disgust with herself over loving both of the brothers and how she comes to terms with that. This is not a ménage romance (at least through the end of book 3, Retribution).
In books 2 and 3, more of the politics and battles of fighting Dominion unfold. The pro-Dominion and anti-Dominion forces have members who belong to both sides, and both sides know who the double agents are. There is a shocking reveal that occurs with clues throughout books 2 and 3 as to the origins of the villains and the antiheroes of the story. I can't say much more without spoilers, but as readers identify with Eve, they will experience repeatedly alternating states of bliss, agony, longing, guilt, and more bliss. There is no traditional happily-ever-after, at least not yet, as the story is very much in progress at the end of book 3.
This series was so much more than I anticipated, and I cannot wait for the release of book 4, which is scheduled for some time in 2014 per a note at the end of volume 3.
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January 9, 2015
The Dominion Series is an emotional and intellectual roller coaster that will have you hanging on to the edge of your seat.
First of all, this is NOT a Twilight knock off in any way shape or form. Yes, there are two vampires vying for the affection of the heroine, but that is the only similarity; and that is just part of one of the plots of the series.
In book 1, Eve is a serious college student whose mother was murdered years earlier because of her role as a vampire-killing researcher and operative. Eve is reading her mother's documents and hopes to take up the fight where her mother left off. When she seeks a translator for a 13th century journal, she unwittingly meets with none other than the writer of the journal, the 800 year old vampire, Michel de Cernay. She subsequently becomes involved with Michel's twin, Julian de Cernay, a former knight and a warrior who fought in all of the major conflicts taking place during his 800-plus years of existence. Eve becomes a key player in events set forth before her birth and that rapidly accelerate because of her involvement.
What most humans do not know is, first, that vampires and ancients are real, and, second, that there is a political movement of some vampires for Dominion that would enslave all humans to the vampires and end human civilization as we know it. Both Julian and Michel are involved in fighting Dominion, but have very different ideas and agendas to accomplish that. With only partial knowledge and with Julian and Michel alternately manipulating her and protecting her, Eve knows that she is being used and lied to, but she is also helpless to resist her attraction to Michel (first) and later to Julian.
There are some very explicit and scorching erotic romance scenes, but there is much more story, and it is a very high quality story, which is the distinction I make between erotica and a tale that is "steamy" (steamy because it is more about the story). Part of the angst is Eve's disgust with herself over loving both of the brothers and how she comes to terms that. This is not a ménage romance (at least through the end of book 3, Retribution).
In books 2 and 3, more of the politics and battles of fighting Dominion unfold. The pro-Dominion and anti-Dominion forces have members who belong to both sides, and both sides know who the double agents are. There is a shocking reveal that occurs with clues throughout books 2 and 3 as to the origins of the villains and the antiheroes of the story. I can't say much more without spoilers, but as readers identify with Eve, they will experience repeatedly alternating states of bliss, agony, longing, guilt, and more bliss. There is no traditional happily-ever-after, at least not yet, as the story is very much in progress at the end of book 3.
This series is so much more than I anticipated, and I cannot wait for the release of book 4, which is scheduled for some time in 2014 per a note at the end of volume 3.
- Delta
First of all, this is NOT a Twilight knock off in any way shape or form. Yes, there are two vampires vying for the affection of the heroine, but that is the only similarity; and that is just part of one of the plots of the series.
In book 1, Eve is a serious college student whose mother was murdered years earlier because of her role as a vampire-killing researcher and operative. Eve is reading her mother's documents and hopes to take up the fight where her mother left off. When she seeks a translator for a 13th century journal, she unwittingly meets with none other than the writer of the journal, the 800 year old vampire, Michel de Cernay. She subsequently becomes involved with Michel's twin, Julian de Cernay, a former knight and a warrior who fought in all of the major conflicts taking place during his 800-plus years of existence. Eve becomes a key player in events set forth before her birth and that rapidly accelerate because of her involvement.
What most humans do not know is, first, that vampires and ancients are real, and, second, that there is a political movement of some vampires for Dominion that would enslave all humans to the vampires and end human civilization as we know it. Both Julian and Michel are involved in fighting Dominion, but have very different ideas and agendas to accomplish that. With only partial knowledge and with Julian and Michel alternately manipulating her and protecting her, Eve knows that she is being used and lied to, but she is also helpless to resist her attraction to Michel (first) and later to Julian.
There are some very explicit and scorching erotic romance scenes, but there is much more story, and it is a very high quality story, which is the distinction I make between erotica and a tale that is "steamy" (steamy because it is more about the story). Part of the angst is Eve's disgust with herself over loving both of the brothers and how she comes to terms that. This is not a ménage romance (at least through the end of book 3, Retribution).
In books 2 and 3, more of the politics and battles of fighting Dominion unfold. The pro-Dominion and anti-Dominion forces have members who belong to both sides, and both sides know who the double agents are. There is a shocking reveal that occurs with clues throughout books 2 and 3 as to the origins of the villains and the antiheroes of the story. I can't say much more without spoilers, but as readers identify with Eve, they will experience repeatedly alternating states of bliss, agony, longing, guilt, and more bliss. There is no traditional happily-ever-after, at least not yet, as the story is very much in progress at the end of book 3.
This series is so much more than I anticipated, and I cannot wait for the release of book 4, which is scheduled for some time in 2014 per a note at the end of volume 3.
- Delta
April 17, 2014
I liked the plot. I loved the characters. But this story could have been written in one book, maybe two. The was way too much fluff and the important scenes weren't nearly long enough and lacked substance.
I was disappointed to learn there will be a fourth book. While, I'd like to see an HEA, I'd be happy with just a "The End."
I was disappointed to learn there will be a fourth book. While, I'd like to see an HEA, I'd be happy with just a "The End."
March 21, 2018
What a journey you are brought on in this Series. You meet Eve, Michel and Julien. The story is full of descriptive intense scenes between the three of them. The eternal fight between good and evil. Between mortals, vampires and fallen angels. Just when you think you have the answers and the truth, along comes a twist and you are back on the edge of your seat. All is not what it seems! Will good overcome evil - get the series and find out - you will not be disappointed. I could not put this series down. You will crave more. This is a series you do not want to miss. I would give this epic Dominion Series more stars if I could.
January 22, 2018
Now this is what real vampires are supposed to be like. I fell in love with both Michel & Julian
September 8, 2019
It's good
It's good but a little jumbled in places. Bring in the brother so late and yet everyone knew but eve was dumb
It's good but a little jumbled in places. Bring in the brother so late and yet everyone knew but eve was dumb
April 9, 2021
Great read
Love this box set. So much happens in this book. You have two vampire brothers and an adept. Then you have elite vampires 13 of them. Highly recommend this set.
Love this box set. So much happens in this book. You have two vampire brothers and an adept. Then you have elite vampires 13 of them. Highly recommend this set.
February 7, 2016
I got the first book of the series free so I gave it a try. I liked it enough to purchase books 2-4 and will be searching for the final book 5. Great strategy by the publisher to get readers interested in this new series. If you are a fan of Sherilyn Kenyon, Sara Humphreys, or Christine Feehan, you will enjoy this series with one exception, the heroine. The 3 star rating was for plot, and the role the 2 male leads played in the story line. Too bad, Lund made the heroine someone female readers would never identify with - well except being attracted to twin hunks...at the same time. If Lund had given me a stronger and truly more intelligent woman to read about, (instead of an annoyingly naive, lack witted, self indulgent, easily manipulated woman) I might have given this series a 4 star rating. I did not like Eve's character. She was supposed to be an intelligent young woman in the pre-med program at her university and a gifted musician. I found very little of her intelligence showing throughout the series. This was a HUGE disappointment. I wanted to like her but I found her lack of intelligence and strength of character disappointing. She was a stubborn, petulant, idiot, easily manipulated by everyone around her. What's the saying? "Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice..." Well, Eve, apparently didn't know that saying because everyone around her kept lying to her over and over and over again... I get that there was a general need to know attitude but come on... how often can you lie to someone (big lies, not little ones) and expect them to just forgive, understand and go back to trusting? On this one thing alone, I'd give the series a 2 star rating but story is redeemed by plot and the machinations of the twin male leads of the story. There were several problems with how the story unfolded but overall the premise was good. For example, the situation with her father. Why make him suffer when they could have erased his memory and given him a decent life instead of the one they chose for him? And yes, Ladies, there's a bit or erotica in the book but not too much to take away from the story line. I did finally read book 5. I was a little disappointed with ending but the story did leave room for future books. Good or bad? I don't know.
June 18, 2014
Ok I liked the book and the only thing I disliked was Julian and Michel playing and being cryptic all the time with eve. To be honest I stopped reading after the first part of book three because I got tired of the back and forth and confusion. But I still gave it 4 stars
October 23, 2014
I found the story line very interesting however I feel as if the main characters have been built up in a way and haven't been used to their full ability during the story. Hopefully the final installment of this series will do that. Fingers crossed.
January 15, 2015
The wording is choppy in places and the story drags from time to time. The heroine is suppose to be a genius prodigy but there are many times she her I.Q. is 10. Who in there right mind would stay with someone who constantly manipulates you and leave the one that doesn't.
July 10, 2016
DNF at 60%. I tried to give this a chance but at the beginning of the third book the story still has not progressed. I had read this author before and really enjoyed the Unrestrained Series but this series is just not going anywhere.
July 26, 2014
Really enjoyed the first book, second was okay, but by the third... I was struggling. Good writing. I just lost the story by book three. Doubtful I'll continue with book 4.
February 22, 2015
A must read! I can't wait for book 4!
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