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Vampires in America: The Vampire Wars, Book 12
Ireland—a land of magic and fantasy, of fierce warrior kings and fairy mounds . . . and, of course, vampires who’ve been around for nearly as long as those beguiling fey.
Brilliant and ambitious, Quinn Kavanagh was aiming for the top, even before he was turned. But now, as a powerful vampire lord, he’s driven by the demands of his blood, compelled to conquer and destroy, to defeat Ireland’s criminal ruler, and make the territory a better place for all its vampires and humans alike.
Smart and beautiful, Eve Connelly was a graduate student with life’s endless possibilities stretched out before her. She knew nothing of vampires and didn’t care . . . until she watched two of them murder her beloved brother. Now she’s driven, too. But she doesn’t want to help Ireland’s vampires—she just wants to kill them.
Bound together by love and hate, Quinn and Eve will risk everything to bring down the bloody regime of Ireland’s current vampire ruler. But in order to find revenge for Eve and the ultimate power for Quinn, they first have to learn to trust each other. And that might be the most dangerous thing of all . . . .
Ireland—a land of magic and fantasy, of fierce warrior kings and fairy mounds . . . and, of course, vampires who’ve been around for nearly as long as those beguiling fey.
Brilliant and ambitious, Quinn Kavanagh was aiming for the top, even before he was turned. But now, as a powerful vampire lord, he’s driven by the demands of his blood, compelled to conquer and destroy, to defeat Ireland’s criminal ruler, and make the territory a better place for all its vampires and humans alike.
Smart and beautiful, Eve Connelly was a graduate student with life’s endless possibilities stretched out before her. She knew nothing of vampires and didn’t care . . . until she watched two of them murder her beloved brother. Now she’s driven, too. But she doesn’t want to help Ireland’s vampires—she just wants to kill them.
Bound together by love and hate, Quinn and Eve will risk everything to bring down the bloody regime of Ireland’s current vampire ruler. But in order to find revenge for Eve and the ultimate power for Quinn, they first have to learn to trust each other. And that might be the most dangerous thing of all . . . .
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May 30, 2019
3 Where is the love Stars
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I love the Vampires in America series. I adore almost anything D.B. Reynolds writes, but this one while entertaining was not as good for me as past books. The reason this was only a 3 star read for me was because I didn't feel the love. Quinn and Eve had very little time together and their relationship was very superficial. I didn't feel a connection or a bond, because there was no real build up, no real time spent together. Just some lust and a few hook up and then I love yous at the end. Now while the relationship felt lacking, Quinn and Eve individually were very likable.
I loved Quinn he was almost perfect. The only thing he did that made me lose a little love for him was when he fed from another women. See I could have forgave that, but later he went to that same woman planning on feeding and having sex with her. Eve caught him and was like WTF and he was like I'm a vamp I need to feed and have sex and we aren't together. Even though they had been sleeping together. Then he turned with the other woman and walked away. Of course he doesn't touch the other woman because Eve stopped him and let him feed from her instead. The problem was that I didn't like him even thinking about having sex with another woman when he and the heroine had already been together. Even if they were not a couple yet. I still loved Quinn and that was the only time in my eyes he wasn't awesome. Eve on the other hand was likable but sometimes came off really childish. She let her mother treat her like poo. She would put herself in dangerous situations and was so closed minded about vampires that it came off immature. I did find her sassy, and brave. But I would have liked it better if she would have told her mom off or something.
The action in the book was good, the plot too. I loved Quinn's vampire power. The last boss battle was good. I just really wished A) there would have been more romance and B) I would have like some Raphel and Cyn. They are my favorite! Now even thought I didn't like this book as much as others I still enjoyed it. I still love this series and plan on reading the next book as soon as it comes out!
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I love the Vampires in America series. I adore almost anything D.B. Reynolds writes, but this one while entertaining was not as good for me as past books. The reason this was only a 3 star read for me was because I didn't feel the love. Quinn and Eve had very little time together and their relationship was very superficial. I didn't feel a connection or a bond, because there was no real build up, no real time spent together. Just some lust and a few hook up and then I love yous at the end. Now while the relationship felt lacking, Quinn and Eve individually were very likable.
I loved Quinn he was almost perfect. The only thing he did that made me lose a little love for him was when he fed from another women. See I could have forgave that, but later he went to that same woman planning on feeding and having sex with her. Eve caught him and was like WTF and he was like I'm a vamp I need to feed and have sex and we aren't together. Even though they had been sleeping together. Then he turned with the other woman and walked away. Of course he doesn't touch the other woman because Eve stopped him and let him feed from her instead. The problem was that I didn't like him even thinking about having sex with another woman when he and the heroine had already been together. Even if they were not a couple yet. I still loved Quinn and that was the only time in my eyes he wasn't awesome. Eve on the other hand was likable but sometimes came off really childish. She let her mother treat her like poo. She would put herself in dangerous situations and was so closed minded about vampires that it came off immature. I did find her sassy, and brave. But I would have liked it better if she would have told her mom off or something.
The action in the book was good, the plot too. I loved Quinn's vampire power. The last boss battle was good. I just really wished A) there would have been more romance and B) I would have like some Raphel and Cyn. They are my favorite! Now even thought I didn't like this book as much as others I still enjoyed it. I still love this series and plan on reading the next book as soon as it comes out!
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May 24, 2018
Wow, D.B. Reynolds really phoned this one in. I'm SO disappointed.
I've read the entire Vampires in America series, and I've enjoyed every one, but this one... I almost have no words.
I need to address her complete lack of historical accuracy first as that bothered me immensely, so much so that I almost DNFed at 17%. At about 15/16% into the story, we flashback 57 years. While IN the flashback, Quinn uses speed dial, voicemail, and has a DESKTOP COMPUTER. Do you know what computers looked like in the 60s??
This is a 1969 state of the art computer, no less. I very much doubt Quinn had one in his office.
However, though the book is riddled with inaccuracies and so many flashbacks that it made my head spin, the worst part was that the book was boring, with almost no romantic chemistry between the MCs.
I hated Eve, also. She was cold and bloodthirsty, and at times TSTL and at other times able to kill vampires much stronger and bigger than her. She wasn't compelling as a character.
I wish I loved this one because I'm a huge fan of the series, but I think this one was a total bust. Upsetting.
*Copy provided in exchange for an honest review*
I've read the entire Vampires in America series, and I've enjoyed every one, but this one... I almost have no words.
I need to address her complete lack of historical accuracy first as that bothered me immensely, so much so that I almost DNFed at 17%. At about 15/16% into the story, we flashback 57 years. While IN the flashback, Quinn uses speed dial, voicemail, and has a DESKTOP COMPUTER. Do you know what computers looked like in the 60s??
This is a 1969 state of the art computer, no less. I very much doubt Quinn had one in his office.
However, though the book is riddled with inaccuracies and so many flashbacks that it made my head spin, the worst part was that the book was boring, with almost no romantic chemistry between the MCs.
I hated Eve, also. She was cold and bloodthirsty, and at times TSTL and at other times able to kill vampires much stronger and bigger than her. She wasn't compelling as a character.
I wish I loved this one because I'm a huge fan of the series, but I think this one was a total bust. Upsetting.
*Copy provided in exchange for an honest review*
May 11, 2018
3 Vampire Lord of Ireland Stars!!
It seriously pains me to give a three star rating to a book in one of my favorite series (first time ever!) but, I must admit I'm just a wee bit disappointed in this much anticipated book. It was good but I found it lacking in the romance department, I honestly didn’t feel the connection between Quinn and Eve.
As usual we get the back story of Quinn and his cousin Garrett, who’s Quinn’s Lt. and their rebirth. Pretty early in the book Quinn meets Eve and he’s instantly intrigued by her. But, honestly because of some of Quinn’s actions, it seemed like Quinn could live with or without her despite feeling a connection to her, I’ve never felt this way about the vampire/mate connection in any of the prior ViA books.
Eve is instantly drawn to Quinn not knowing he’s a vampire. Eve has a personal vendetta against the vampire community and has spent the past five years hunting vampires. I liked Eve but didn’t feel a strong connection to her. I love all DBR’s strong, feisty, kickass heroines, but, Eve just didn’t have that special something I usually feel with her heroines.
All-in-all, it wasn’t a bad read and I did enjoy this book, just not as much as I normally do. I’m spoiled. I have come to expect so much more between the Vampire Lords and their mates. This is just my personal opinion.
As always we get a teaser for the next Vampire Lord (of Scotland!...my mind automatically thinks Kilts woohoo!), as always I’m looking forward to the next ViA book!!
It seriously pains me to give a three star rating to a book in one of my favorite series (first time ever!) but, I must admit I'm just a wee bit disappointed in this much anticipated book. It was good but I found it lacking in the romance department, I honestly didn’t feel the connection between Quinn and Eve.
As usual we get the back story of Quinn and his cousin Garrett, who’s Quinn’s Lt. and their rebirth. Pretty early in the book Quinn meets Eve and he’s instantly intrigued by her. But, honestly because of some of Quinn’s actions, it seemed like Quinn could live with or without her despite feeling a connection to her, I’ve never felt this way about the vampire/mate connection in any of the prior ViA books.
Eve is instantly drawn to Quinn not knowing he’s a vampire. Eve has a personal vendetta against the vampire community and has spent the past five years hunting vampires. I liked Eve but didn’t feel a strong connection to her. I love all DBR’s strong, feisty, kickass heroines, but, Eve just didn’t have that special something I usually feel with her heroines.
All-in-all, it wasn’t a bad read and I did enjoy this book, just not as much as I normally do. I’m spoiled. I have come to expect so much more between the Vampire Lords and their mates. This is just my personal opinion.
As always we get a teaser for the next Vampire Lord (of Scotland!...my mind automatically thinks Kilts woohoo!), as always I’m looking forward to the next ViA book!!
April 17, 2018
I have to admit, I'm a little disappointed in Quinn's book. It was good but lacking in the romance department. One of my biggest draws to vampire books is the mate aspect to the story. You do get that, but it's muted by Quinn's destiny to become a vampire Lord.
We get to see how Quinn and his cousin Garret are turned and part of the journey to present time where he is taking over his own territory for the first time. Right from the start he meets Eve and is instantly intrigued by her, but for most of the book he behaves as if he could take her or leave her despite feeling a connection to her.
Eve is also instantly drawn to Quinn but she also doesn't know he is a vampire. Ever since her brother was killed by two vampires, she has spent the past 5 years hunting his killers and taking out any who she feels deserves to die.
I don't want you to think I didn't enjoy this book, because I did. I just wanted so much more between Quinn and Eve. It didn't meet my "fated mates" desire in this book. I will keep reading this series, I just hope the author will give a bit more focus on the couple in the next book. ARC provided by NetGalley.
We get to see how Quinn and his cousin Garret are turned and part of the journey to present time where he is taking over his own territory for the first time. Right from the start he meets Eve and is instantly intrigued by her, but for most of the book he behaves as if he could take her or leave her despite feeling a connection to her.
Eve is also instantly drawn to Quinn but she also doesn't know he is a vampire. Ever since her brother was killed by two vampires, she has spent the past 5 years hunting his killers and taking out any who she feels deserves to die.
I don't want you to think I didn't enjoy this book, because I did. I just wanted so much more between Quinn and Eve. It didn't meet my "fated mates" desire in this book. I will keep reading this series, I just hope the author will give a bit more focus on the couple in the next book. ARC provided by NetGalley.
May 9, 2018
Why???
You all know how much I love Vampires in America... So why???? Why have Ms. Reynolds did this to me?
The heroine here was supposed to be a vampire killer for revenge, but she didn't kill only vampires who deserved it. No, Sir! She killed every vampire she could get her hands (or knife) on (or in)!
And even when Quinn told her that there're good vampires she didn't belived him. She was blinded by her grief...
But the biggest WHY was the lack of love in this story. The mate thing that was always present in the other books here was almost an afterthought! Like:
Oh, I'm a vampire Lord now and I should have a mate like all the others... Look, here's Eve: she's hot, she's beautiful - she'll do! (Quinn)
The best part, which is why I rate this 3 star, is the vampire politics and power struggle.
I really hope the next one will be waaayyyyy better!
You all know how much I love Vampires in America... So why???? Why have Ms. Reynolds did this to me?
The heroine here was supposed to be a vampire killer for revenge, but she didn't kill only vampires who deserved it. No, Sir! She killed every vampire she could get her hands (or knife) on (or in)!
And even when Quinn told her that there're good vampires she didn't belived him. She was blinded by her grief...
But the biggest WHY was the lack of love in this story. The mate thing that was always present in the other books here was almost an afterthought! Like:
Oh, I'm a vampire Lord now and I should have a mate like all the others... Look, here's Eve: she's hot, she's beautiful - she'll do! (Quinn)
The best part, which is why I rate this 3 star, is the vampire politics and power struggle.
I really hope the next one will be waaayyyyy better!
April 10, 2018
2.5 stars
Quinn is book 12 in the Vampires in America series. I have been a huge fan of this series for many years, so it pains me to give this book such a low rating. I honestly didn't like it at all. I found the first 70% of this book very boring and the romance totally lacking. I thought Eve was TSTL most of the time and besides a couple of hook ups in the beginning they spent most of the book not a couple and they rarely spoke. So when they finally were together I really didn't care. I didn't feel any connection between Quinn and Eve and it annoyed me that he was willing to let her go at one point. Before I end this review I want to make clear that this is my opinion of this book and it's characters. I love Ms. Reynolds writing and I love this series and although this one didn't work for me I will definitely read the next book in this series.
***ARC provided by NetGalley***
Quinn is book 12 in the Vampires in America series. I have been a huge fan of this series for many years, so it pains me to give this book such a low rating. I honestly didn't like it at all. I found the first 70% of this book very boring and the romance totally lacking. I thought Eve was TSTL most of the time and besides a couple of hook ups in the beginning they spent most of the book not a couple and they rarely spoke. So when they finally were together I really didn't care. I didn't feel any connection between Quinn and Eve and it annoyed me that he was willing to let her go at one point. Before I end this review I want to make clear that this is my opinion of this book and it's characters. I love Ms. Reynolds writing and I love this series and although this one didn't work for me I will definitely read the next book in this series.
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July 7, 2019
I had planned to stop the series at relentless but I continued and oh how I wish I'd quit. This was a major disappointment.
In all the books we get flashbacks to how the vamp was made a vampire, in this case there were a lot of unnecessary flashbacks. Filler,filler and more filler
I didn't like Quinn, he came across as more arrogant than Raphael which just shouldn't be. He annoyed me to no end
I understood Eve's reasons for killing vamps after what they did to her brother but come on even Cyn trained regularly to be the badass she was and she started off as a badass! Eve was a fricken student! About to enter grad school!5 years later she's a lean,mean vamp killing machine??!? Really author????
Then! Then! The romance man! What the hell!!! After Raphael and Cyn and even most of the other couples one expects a good balance between the romance and the fighting from this author. Here? They have sex and are separated for quite a bit as she finds out he's a vampire. Then she walks in on him in a club about to leave with another woman to feed. Now he's saying she had no right to act as a jealous girlfriend but he was reluctant to even do it before ,then suddenly he's ready to have sex with another woman! Not cool!!!!! Eve actually went after him!!! All pathetic and dumb asking if they could talk! Girl better grow some damn self respect!!!!!!!!!
I'm so pissed, if I'd stopped on the previous book I'd have ended this series on a high note but I continued into this disaster!
In all the books we get flashbacks to how the vamp was made a vampire, in this case there were a lot of unnecessary flashbacks. Filler,filler and more filler
I didn't like Quinn, he came across as more arrogant than Raphael which just shouldn't be. He annoyed me to no end
I understood Eve's reasons for killing vamps after what they did to her brother but come on even Cyn trained regularly to be the badass she was and she started off as a badass! Eve was a fricken student! About to enter grad school!5 years later she's a lean,mean vamp killing machine??!? Really author????
Then! Then! The romance man! What the hell!!! After Raphael and Cyn and even most of the other couples one expects a good balance between the romance and the fighting from this author. Here? They have sex and are separated for quite a bit as she finds out he's a vampire. Then she walks in on him in a club about to leave with another woman to feed. Now he's saying she had no right to act as a jealous girlfriend but he was reluctant to even do it before ,then suddenly he's ready to have sex with another woman! Not cool!!!!! Eve actually went after him!!! All pathetic and dumb asking if they could talk! Girl better grow some damn self respect!!!!!!!!!
I'm so pissed, if I'd stopped on the previous book I'd have ended this series on a high note but I continued into this disaster!
March 16, 2019
2 1/2
Can't say I loved this, but thanks to pretty low expectations I actually didn't mind reading Quinn. Not a masterpiece and neither the plot or the characters were particularly engaging...
I am not sure this series shouldn't have ended in America :)
Can't say I loved this, but thanks to pretty low expectations I actually didn't mind reading Quinn. Not a masterpiece and neither the plot or the characters were particularly engaging...
I am not sure this series shouldn't have ended in America :)
June 20, 2018
Wow is this book bad.
There are no identifiable characters, just placeholders with names--except for Eve, who is stupid and hateful. The "story" is set in "Ireland", which might as well be a Hollywood soundstage for all the authenticity it provides. I've seen Lucky Charms commercials that were more Irish than this thing.
The research and fact checking is for shit, too. One Google search was enough to confirm that Ireland has some of the most stringent gun laws in Europe (mind-bogglingly strict compared to the US), but sure, your personal guards can swagger around wearing matte-black submachine guns. And don’t get me started on the flashbacks to "57 years ago" where Quinn works on a desktop computer and uses a cell phone -__-
But even if this book had succeeded with characters, plot, or setting--ha--I'd still knock off at least one star because of all the fucking guns. I'm just so done with American gun culture. The gleeful fetishizing of guns and ammo in these books is 1) stupid, these are VAMPIRES, and 2) frankly distasteful, given the NRA-corrupted Congress and what feels like the daily slaughter of school children.
Gun culture infects wide swaths of genre fiction, and I'm so, so tired of it everywhere, but this book is where I start calling it out.
There are no identifiable characters, just placeholders with names--except for Eve, who is stupid and hateful. The "story" is set in "Ireland", which might as well be a Hollywood soundstage for all the authenticity it provides. I've seen Lucky Charms commercials that were more Irish than this thing.
The research and fact checking is for shit, too. One Google search was enough to confirm that Ireland has some of the most stringent gun laws in Europe (mind-bogglingly strict compared to the US), but sure, your personal guards can swagger around wearing matte-black submachine guns. And don’t get me started on the flashbacks to "57 years ago" where Quinn works on a desktop computer and uses a cell phone -__-
But even if this book had succeeded with characters, plot, or setting--ha--I'd still knock off at least one star because of all the fucking guns. I'm just so done with American gun culture. The gleeful fetishizing of guns and ammo in these books is 1) stupid, these are VAMPIRES, and 2) frankly distasteful, given the NRA-corrupted Congress and what feels like the daily slaughter of school children.
Gun culture infects wide swaths of genre fiction, and I'm so, so tired of it everywhere, but this book is where I start calling it out.
April 11, 2018
Four and a half
This series is simply fabulous and its characters always dig deep into my heart. Here we have Quinn arriving in Ireland and determined to become it's Vampire Lord. He has the blessing of Raphael and apparently the backing of Lucas but Quinn understands the nature of all Vampires and is not in the mood to share with anyone. No this cool, confident and dangerously cocky male is walking his own path to greatness.
Eve saw her brother brutally murdered by Vampires and has spent five years learning their ways whilst tracking down the killers. To her mindset all Vampires are monsters but if I'm honest she's no Buffy. What she is though is a prickly, stubborn woman who challenges Quinn and I suspect that's part of her appeal to him. Let's face it ordinarily he is faced with females throwing themselves at him so having to work for it obviously gets his motor running.
This does have a different pace to some books in the series with less action but when it kicks off Quinn is brutal. He has astounding Power and yes that does deserve a capital letter. I thought this was an insightful view of what it takes to step up and become a Vampire Lord. Yes there are hot and sexy times but this Irish/American charmer quite rightly dominates the story.
It loses half a mark because I didn't really care for Eve. She seemed pathetically naive about Vampires at times and if frank not as fresh or original as I'd hoped. Still I did truly enjoy this trip back into this world and look forward to more European Vampires making their mark.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair.
This series is simply fabulous and its characters always dig deep into my heart. Here we have Quinn arriving in Ireland and determined to become it's Vampire Lord. He has the blessing of Raphael and apparently the backing of Lucas but Quinn understands the nature of all Vampires and is not in the mood to share with anyone. No this cool, confident and dangerously cocky male is walking his own path to greatness.
Eve saw her brother brutally murdered by Vampires and has spent five years learning their ways whilst tracking down the killers. To her mindset all Vampires are monsters but if I'm honest she's no Buffy. What she is though is a prickly, stubborn woman who challenges Quinn and I suspect that's part of her appeal to him. Let's face it ordinarily he is faced with females throwing themselves at him so having to work for it obviously gets his motor running.
This does have a different pace to some books in the series with less action but when it kicks off Quinn is brutal. He has astounding Power and yes that does deserve a capital letter. I thought this was an insightful view of what it takes to step up and become a Vampire Lord. Yes there are hot and sexy times but this Irish/American charmer quite rightly dominates the story.
It loses half a mark because I didn't really care for Eve. She seemed pathetically naive about Vampires at times and if frank not as fresh or original as I'd hoped. Still I did truly enjoy this trip back into this world and look forward to more European Vampires making their mark.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair.
April 30, 2018
I really wanted to love this book. Sadly it was a dull, predictable & uninspiring read. 2 stars
June 10, 2018
This was my least favorite book in this series, it felt disjointed and phoned in, especially with the romance. There really wasn’t much romance to speak of, they basically go from screwing to suddenly in love very quickly and unbelievably. The heroine was pretty frustrating and annoying, she makes lots of bad decisions and seems to have a death wish but I guess she did it for the hero so good for him.
One big issue I had with the story was the completely inaccurate details when we are supposed to be in the early 1960’s - the hero has a personal computer, voicemail and my personal favorite, the hero uses a cell phone with a touch screen. In the early 1960’s. That is just sloppy writing.
I have heard the author went through a rough year so I am still giving the book 3 Stars because the set up wasn’t bad and the hero was okay (he was no Raphael though). I hope the next book is better.
One big issue I had with the story was the completely inaccurate details when we are supposed to be in the early 1960’s - the hero has a personal computer, voicemail and my personal favorite, the hero uses a cell phone with a touch screen. In the early 1960’s. That is just sloppy writing.
I have heard the author went through a rough year so I am still giving the book 3 Stars because the set up wasn’t bad and the hero was okay (he was no Raphael though). I hope the next book is better.
May 15, 2018
D.B. Reynolds continues her sexy and exciting Vampires In America (VIA) series with Quinn, book 12 in the series in which smart and sexy graduate student turned vampire hunter Eve Connelly is determined to avenge her brother’s murder and getting closer every night until the gorgeous newcomer from America Quinn Kavanagh derails her plans and makes her second guess the motives behind her killing spree.
Quinn was a natural born leader even before he became a vampire and didn’t hesitate when he was presented the opportunity to takeover and rule with a fair and honest hand over his native Ireland. Finding a mate and falling in love though, was not in his plan, much less falling for a fierce redhead human set on killing his kind. Can they learn to trust each other in order to achieve both their goals?
A VIA release is cause for celebration alone, more so after over a year since the last full length installment was published. With Quinn, Reynolds delivers an exciting and sizzling hot story with fascinating characters, an engaging plot and more of her paranormal world building. Hint, hint… I loved Quinn’s enhanced magical ability!
Quinn is not only driven to be a leader, he’s determined to be a good one for the benefit of his kind and that of humans. Aside from the underlying political plot, I enjoyed watching Quinn modify his plans to include Eve in his life even when at times it went against his Vampire. Even though Eve and Quinn’s relationship was rushed by vampire politics and shrouded by secrets, their attraction was sizzling hot.
Quinn is book #12 of the Vampires in America series by D.B. Reynolds. It is standalone paranormal romance told by several points of view with a happy ending and introduction to the next book.
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Quinn was a natural born leader even before he became a vampire and didn’t hesitate when he was presented the opportunity to takeover and rule with a fair and honest hand over his native Ireland. Finding a mate and falling in love though, was not in his plan, much less falling for a fierce redhead human set on killing his kind. Can they learn to trust each other in order to achieve both their goals?
A VIA release is cause for celebration alone, more so after over a year since the last full length installment was published. With Quinn, Reynolds delivers an exciting and sizzling hot story with fascinating characters, an engaging plot and more of her paranormal world building. Hint, hint… I loved Quinn’s enhanced magical ability!
Quinn is not only driven to be a leader, he’s determined to be a good one for the benefit of his kind and that of humans. Aside from the underlying political plot, I enjoyed watching Quinn modify his plans to include Eve in his life even when at times it went against his Vampire. Even though Eve and Quinn’s relationship was rushed by vampire politics and shrouded by secrets, their attraction was sizzling hot.
Quinn is book #12 of the Vampires in America series by D.B. Reynolds. It is standalone paranormal romance told by several points of view with a happy ending and introduction to the next book.
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June 3, 2018
3.5 Stars. Far from my favorite read in the series. Just some random thoughts…in the early parts, the book was talky and there was not a lot of action. The flashbacks every other chapter stopped the storyline cold. It was interesting learning Quinn’s past and how he became a vampire; but it should have been done in one flashback, especially the Marcelina bits. Eve is supposed to be a vampire killer; but honestly, it was more a prop for the storyline, a device to keep them apart and at odds with each other. They were played up more as equals than in some of the other books; but there was not much in the way of what attracted them to each other besides great sex.
The last half of the book, however, was faster paced and much more enjoyable. The bloody and political intrigues of a Master Vampire taking over a territory was quite interesting. That raised the book up a star. Last thought, I know it’s been a tough time for Reynolds. She’s the second favorite author to lose her husband in the past year. As with Briggs, kudos to her for being able to even get the book finished.
So, it was a pretty good read overall…started slow, but the pace picked up considerably and it ended well. This was a self contained story with virtually all new characters, and did little to advance the over-arching plotline of the Vampire Wars. Hopefully that will be remedied in the next book.
The last half of the book, however, was faster paced and much more enjoyable. The bloody and political intrigues of a Master Vampire taking over a territory was quite interesting. That raised the book up a star. Last thought, I know it’s been a tough time for Reynolds. She’s the second favorite author to lose her husband in the past year. As with Briggs, kudos to her for being able to even get the book finished.
So, it was a pretty good read overall…started slow, but the pace picked up considerably and it ended well. This was a self contained story with virtually all new characters, and did little to advance the over-arching plotline of the Vampire Wars. Hopefully that will be remedied in the next book.
March 5, 2019
I'm such a fan of the Vampires In America series! This is the story of Quinn fighting for and stepping into the role of Lord of Ireland. Loved Quinn . . . and the feisty human called Eve who frustrates him to no end while making it very hard...to concentrate on the task at hand! lol Another Must Read in this awesome series!
May 15, 2018
I really, really disliked Eve. She's looking for revenge against the species that killed her brother, but in reality she's nothing more than a psychopathic serial killer who sees all vampires as non-entities. She's also a thief, she has no problems taking the dead vampires' money because she sees the money as her payment. Besides, Eve is portrayed as a petite woman, but is able to kill two mean vampire mafiosos at once. By herself. Moreover, after this murder she doesn't show any signs of stress or elevated heart rate. What???!!! I know, I know, it doesn't make sense! Anyhow, although I love the series my reading time is precious. There's an endless world of books to try. It's time for me to move to a book that I could really enjoy. DNF.
June 6, 2018
I needed some D.B. Reynold in my life. I could live in her world forever.
Review to come :)
Review to come :)
May 8, 2018
The Delight
Hot vampire lords and feisty heroines inhabit this fascinating world that D.B. Reynolds has written and I’m addicted to the whole series.
Review
Eve Connelly is an Irish redhead with the temperment that seems to go with it. In this case, she deserves to be angry after seeing her brother beaten to death by two vampires. She vows then and there that all vampires she can find will die at her hands. She pretty much gives up her life, which used to include graduate school, to hunt at night when the vampires are out and about. Quinn Kavanagh has just moved back to the land of his birth, Ireland. There’s a vampire war going on and it’s Quinn’s turn to take over a territory and this time the territory is Ireland. He runs into Eve one night when he watches her lure a couple of vampires to their death. Immediately, he makes the decision to find out what she’s doing and why. And hey, if he’s attracted to her and her to him, well that can’t hurt things, or can it?
There’s just so much to love about this series. It may be about Vampires in America, but now that’s expanding to include Europe and the UK. Reynold’s world building is amazing. She writes of a world where vampires are known about and even feared by some. But there’s also a part of the population that are drawn to vampires and more than willing to give up their blood for the feeling they get while doing so. Other than that, vampires are very private and keep their politics to themselves. They also keep their wars to themselves.
The world building may be my favorite thing about this series, but her characters are my other favorite thing. This time Reynolds changed things up a bit. In past books most of the heroines have been strong females with a hardcore job. This time, Eve is feisty as they come, but really has no real job-at least not a legitimate one. She’s also quick to jump into the physical part of the relationship, when the others have more of a slow burn type romance. Of course, she has no idea he’s a vampire and those other ladies did. As I mentioned, she hates vampires and won’t ever have anything to do with them-until she kills them. Yeah, that’s not happening this time. On Quinn’s part, he’s smart, built like a Greek god and determined that Ireland will be his. He was born as one of the few powerful vampires, but like anything else, it took time to hone his powers. And grow stronger while establishing his own small army of vampires.
Vampires in America is one of those series that I have been moving through, slowly but surely. I actually read this one out of order for the first time, but since I had read the first eight it wasn’t a problem for me. These books always have fantastic main characters and plenty of life and death action. The romance is always hot with mega chemistry and I always look forward to the vampire’s backstory. In this case, it only goes back fifty seven years, but it was still compelling. The only problem I had this time was with some out of place or I should say time things. At one point, Quinn is on his cell phone-fifty seven years ago. And he calls his cousin, also a good character, the word, dude. Both things jumped out at me while reading. I will say, I’ve never noticed anything like that in this series before and since this is an ARC, hopefully it was corrected before publication.
If you like vampire stories, ones with lots of romance and action, then this is a series not to be missed. Highly recommended! (Originally posted on Delighted Reader)
May 29, 2018
I think Quinn has been my least favorite H in this series so far. We didn't get much info in terms of the over-arching series plot and just a tinie-tiny glimps of the next book's H. So I hope that there's a Raph & Cin novella in between this and the next full length book to help the over all plot along. and of course just more Raph & Cin.
May 6, 2018
Two prefaces to this review. First, I was given this novel by Netgalley in exchange for an Honest review. Second, I also purchased this novel as I have all D.B. Reynolds novels whether given them by Netgalley or the author. I adore the author and adore this series..Raphael is MY #1 bookboyfriend eva!
This all being said I was disappointed in Quinn on several levels.
First, Quinn was turned 57 yrs ago which would be 1961. The scenes that took place during this time frame mentioned cell phones, desktop computers and the language was definitely not of that time period..this bugged the heck out of me. I can't figure out why her editors didn't pick up on this.
Second, Eve...a poor man's Cyn. She was just too angsty, too pouty...just tooooooooo...I couldn't relate or sympathize with her much less empathize. Totally not a fav heroine.
Third, I think the story was too wrapped up in taking place in Ireland and the story took second place. I just didnt have the same connection to the storyline and character as I have done in all her previous books. Some of this could have been the authors personal headspace when the book was written but again...I feel her editors let her down.
All this being said I think a beta reader/s could have helped make this book the terrific novel I know it could have been.
Still all this the novel still is a 3 star read because I adore the writing and Quinn.
This all being said I was disappointed in Quinn on several levels.
First, Quinn was turned 57 yrs ago which would be 1961. The scenes that took place during this time frame mentioned cell phones, desktop computers and the language was definitely not of that time period..this bugged the heck out of me. I can't figure out why her editors didn't pick up on this.
Second, Eve...a poor man's Cyn. She was just too angsty, too pouty...just tooooooooo...I couldn't relate or sympathize with her much less empathize. Totally not a fav heroine.
Third, I think the story was too wrapped up in taking place in Ireland and the story took second place. I just didnt have the same connection to the storyline and character as I have done in all her previous books. Some of this could have been the authors personal headspace when the book was written but again...I feel her editors let her down.
All this being said I think a beta reader/s could have helped make this book the terrific novel I know it could have been.
Still all this the novel still is a 3 star read because I adore the writing and Quinn.
April 26, 2018
I love this series but not this book. It pains me to give a book in the Vampire in America series only two stars but this one just didn't work for me. Quinn and Eve don't spend much time together in this book and quite frankly I was given the impression for most of the book that Quinn could easily walk away from Eve even after they have sex (which is really written as more of a hook-up then anything else). In fact, after they have sex Quinn intends to feed/have sex with someone else. So the romance was almost non-existent to me and then suddenly they are in love at the end. Eve also bothered me a bit. She came across as a bit immature and occasionally TSTL. The one thing I have always LOVED about this series is how strong the heroines are but Eve just wasn't in the same ballpark. Sure she was a bit sassy but she was also stubborn and wouldn't admit when she was wrong or couldn't handle a situation. She knew almost nothing about powerful vampires and made a lot of assumptions that would probably have gotten her killed eventually. I actually enjoyed the "bromance" relationship between Quinn and his cousin Garrett then I did Quinn and Eve. However, I will say I loved the other 11 books in this series so I'll chalk this up to a one off that just didn't work for me and still plan to read the next book in the series.
A copy of this book was provided to me by Netgalley and the publisher with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion
A copy of this book was provided to me by Netgalley and the publisher with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion
January 1, 2020
2.5 I'd say, rounded up to 3 stars. I have been a huge fan of VIA for a long time but would like to see it wrap up.
May 12, 2018
This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from ImaJinn Books in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I have always been a big fan of D.B. Reynolds and most especially her Vampires In America series. I will admit that Quinn was my least favorite books of the series. It was honestly not a story I was expecting from this highly admired author. It was quite disappointing at times which is why I had to rate it a 3 blossom read.
Quinn begins with our heroine, Eve, who lost her brother to some vampires and now she is out for vengeance. She goes out "hunting" at night until she meets Quinn who is charming and sensual and at first she doesn't realize that he is a vampire. But then she learns the truth and she isn't sure that she could harm Quinn. But Quinn has a problem, he is to overthrow the evil vampire lord that runs Ireland, and he can't afford distractions especially in realizing that his mate is a vampire hunter.
I had a few issues with this story. The heroine really really bothered me. I struggled with her character. At first she kills the "bad" vampires but as the story progresses we see her just kill any vampire and I love that the hero set her straight on that score reminding her that her grief was blinding her and she was commiting murder comparing it to a human killing her brother so she would be out killing humans...any human. I really felt that she was stubborn and prideful and a bit foolish at times. I didn't find much redeemable about her.
The romance between Quinn and Gia was practically non existent, there were hardly any feels and I just couldn't connect with their romance. I found this SO disappointing, especially since this author in the past has always written the best feels in her books, but I didn't get any of that in this book.
The one aspect that really kept me interested in the story was the plot and world building. This was the one main redeemable quality that kept me fascinated and kept this rating at 3 instead of lower. I love the way that Reynolds tends to build a story and she did a phenomenal job in writing the susenseful and intrigue aspects of the plot and creating the worldbuilding of the story and the series. I absolutely couldn't get enough of the setting in Ireland. So COOL!! There are NOT enough books set in Ireland and its such a passionate country.
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I have always been a big fan of D.B. Reynolds and most especially her Vampires In America series. I will admit that Quinn was my least favorite books of the series. It was honestly not a story I was expecting from this highly admired author. It was quite disappointing at times which is why I had to rate it a 3 blossom read.
Quinn begins with our heroine, Eve, who lost her brother to some vampires and now she is out for vengeance. She goes out "hunting" at night until she meets Quinn who is charming and sensual and at first she doesn't realize that he is a vampire. But then she learns the truth and she isn't sure that she could harm Quinn. But Quinn has a problem, he is to overthrow the evil vampire lord that runs Ireland, and he can't afford distractions especially in realizing that his mate is a vampire hunter.
I had a few issues with this story. The heroine really really bothered me. I struggled with her character. At first she kills the "bad" vampires but as the story progresses we see her just kill any vampire and I love that the hero set her straight on that score reminding her that her grief was blinding her and she was commiting murder comparing it to a human killing her brother so she would be out killing humans...any human. I really felt that she was stubborn and prideful and a bit foolish at times. I didn't find much redeemable about her.
The romance between Quinn and Gia was practically non existent, there were hardly any feels and I just couldn't connect with their romance. I found this SO disappointing, especially since this author in the past has always written the best feels in her books, but I didn't get any of that in this book.
The one aspect that really kept me interested in the story was the plot and world building. This was the one main redeemable quality that kept me fascinated and kept this rating at 3 instead of lower. I love the way that Reynolds tends to build a story and she did a phenomenal job in writing the susenseful and intrigue aspects of the plot and creating the worldbuilding of the story and the series. I absolutely couldn't get enough of the setting in Ireland. So COOL!! There are NOT enough books set in Ireland and its such a passionate country.
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April 23, 2018
Quinn is the continuation of the storyline of Raphael and the American vampires moving to take over Europe. Ireland is the foothold to begin that coup, and Quinn Kavanaugh, an Irish American vampire, is tasked with overthrowing the current Lord of Ireland. Each book in the series, while continuing the vampire politics arc, focuses on a single couple. This one features Quinn and Eve.
While the book is important in the overall series storyline, I found it to be not as engaging as most others in what usually is a favorite series for me. Eve was not particularly likable, frequently acting in impulsive and downright stupid ways, both in her vampire hunter quest and in her insisting on accompanying Quinn in dangerous situations. (Though, contrary to her claims, if she actually could run and fight in stiletto heels, she does have a superpower.) Quinn, for his part, was not as distinct a character as most, with only hints of his past and kind of a wishy-washy approach to accepting the illegal businesses he was taking over.
But what really fell short for me was the relationship itself. Quinn and Eve jumped into bed pretty quickly and, aside from a mutual physical attraction and hot sex, I saw little draw between them beyond the physical. Quinn inexplicably assented to her joining them in dangerous circumstances despite the fact that she’d shown herself to be more lucky than skilled in her vampire hunting ventures. She should not have inspired much respect or trust based on her actions. Then, rather suddenly, the pair went from lust to love towards the end of the book, though I never saw any basis for such a relationship to grow.
While the story was a bit of a disappointment compared with most in the series, it still was enjoyable and it hasn’t diminished my enthusiasm for Vampires in America (and now Europe). Next...Scotland.
While the book is important in the overall series storyline, I found it to be not as engaging as most others in what usually is a favorite series for me. Eve was not particularly likable, frequently acting in impulsive and downright stupid ways, both in her vampire hunter quest and in her insisting on accompanying Quinn in dangerous situations. (Though, contrary to her claims, if she actually could run and fight in stiletto heels, she does have a superpower.) Quinn, for his part, was not as distinct a character as most, with only hints of his past and kind of a wishy-washy approach to accepting the illegal businesses he was taking over.
But what really fell short for me was the relationship itself. Quinn and Eve jumped into bed pretty quickly and, aside from a mutual physical attraction and hot sex, I saw little draw between them beyond the physical. Quinn inexplicably assented to her joining them in dangerous circumstances despite the fact that she’d shown herself to be more lucky than skilled in her vampire hunting ventures. She should not have inspired much respect or trust based on her actions. Then, rather suddenly, the pair went from lust to love towards the end of the book, though I never saw any basis for such a relationship to grow.
While the story was a bit of a disappointment compared with most in the series, it still was enjoyable and it hasn’t diminished my enthusiasm for Vampires in America (and now Europe). Next...Scotland.
April 22, 2018
The Vampire Wars are getting more exciting as the American Vampires expand their reach and bring the fight to Ireland.
Quinn and Eve are strong, compelling characters that have an undeniably sizzling chemistry that has sparks flying in every direction along with some snarky dialogue as well emotional ups and downs that easily draws readers into the story and ensures that the readers want to know every last detail of this rocky relationship as they struggle toward their happily ever after. Their romance is made even more interesting in the fact that Quinn may have met his match in every way which has the couple bristling with egos and tough exteriors.
As with all of the Vampires in America series, Quinn is full of thrills and chills as Quinn plots and plans to take down the Master of Ireland and his illegal operations. There are lots of twists and turns to keep readers guessing and enemies to either destroy or turn against their leader all while Eve keeps Quinn on his toes with her vendetta against vampires.
D.B. Reynolds sure has a way with words and she makes sure her characters do as well as she give them brilliant life and she makes her vampire world so fascinating that I never get bored no matter how many times read each and every one. So, I am quite thrilled to tell you that you that once again I have enjoyed my time spent in her world while I got to know Quinn and Eve and I can’t wait for the next book as I believe it may be time to visit Scotland….hmmm?
Quinn and Eve are strong, compelling characters that have an undeniably sizzling chemistry that has sparks flying in every direction along with some snarky dialogue as well emotional ups and downs that easily draws readers into the story and ensures that the readers want to know every last detail of this rocky relationship as they struggle toward their happily ever after. Their romance is made even more interesting in the fact that Quinn may have met his match in every way which has the couple bristling with egos and tough exteriors.
As with all of the Vampires in America series, Quinn is full of thrills and chills as Quinn plots and plans to take down the Master of Ireland and his illegal operations. There are lots of twists and turns to keep readers guessing and enemies to either destroy or turn against their leader all while Eve keeps Quinn on his toes with her vendetta against vampires.
D.B. Reynolds sure has a way with words and she makes sure her characters do as well as she give them brilliant life and she makes her vampire world so fascinating that I never get bored no matter how many times read each and every one. So, I am quite thrilled to tell you that you that once again I have enjoyed my time spent in her world while I got to know Quinn and Eve and I can’t wait for the next book as I believe it may be time to visit Scotland….hmmm?
May 14, 2018
I’ve been a fan of this series for as long as I can remember. I’ve pretty much pre-ordered every book since like book 6 or 7 I believe. I had to catch up since I didn’t start reading it when the first book came out.
I have read each book more than once, a few more than just a few times, but there is one book I will not read again. I tried to, but just couldn’t because I disliked the heroine so very much. I’m talking about Rajmund. I just can’t stomach the heroine I think she’s a moron. This is especially so when compared to the other awesome female characters Reynolds has written. I get the same feeling when it comes to the heroine in this book, I can’t even recall her name easily this is how much I don’t like her.
I liked everything else about this book that didn’t involve her and that was a disappointment. Sure she is supposedly a kickass heroine, but she is so ignorant about vampire kind and just…. I can’t really put my finger on it. I don’t like her though I tried to.
Quinn was an interesting hero, but the whole suck and f**k crap that kept being said throughout the book was pretty much stupid. The fact that he was bent on having sex and feeding on a girl in the bar … after he met the heroine was just so not cool in anyway. I know he didn’t really do it, but just hearing his thoughts and intentions was enough for me to think he was a douche.
Can’t have a winner every time and this one is not one of my favorites of the series for sure.
I have read each book more than once, a few more than just a few times, but there is one book I will not read again. I tried to, but just couldn’t because I disliked the heroine so very much. I’m talking about Rajmund. I just can’t stomach the heroine I think she’s a moron. This is especially so when compared to the other awesome female characters Reynolds has written. I get the same feeling when it comes to the heroine in this book, I can’t even recall her name easily this is how much I don’t like her.
I liked everything else about this book that didn’t involve her and that was a disappointment. Sure she is supposedly a kickass heroine, but she is so ignorant about vampire kind and just…. I can’t really put my finger on it. I don’t like her though I tried to.
Quinn was an interesting hero, but the whole suck and f**k crap that kept being said throughout the book was pretty much stupid. The fact that he was bent on having sex and feeding on a girl in the bar … after he met the heroine was just so not cool in anyway. I know he didn’t really do it, but just hearing his thoughts and intentions was enough for me to think he was a douche.
Can’t have a winner every time and this one is not one of my favorites of the series for sure.
May 11, 2018
Hmmm.
LOVE Vampires in America series, but not feeling the love for this one. There was just something missing , something too bland about it . Also , as a couple, I did not find Quinn and Eva interesting enough or romantic enough to become invested in them . In comparison to the previous books, this one left me cold.
LOVE Vampires in America series, but not feeling the love for this one. There was just something missing , something too bland about it . Also , as a couple, I did not find Quinn and Eva interesting enough or romantic enough to become invested in them . In comparison to the previous books, this one left me cold.
April 7, 2018
We get Quinn! Now I will say I didn’t love this as much as previous ones, and it’s not that Quinn wasn’t great bc he is and I enjoyed his relationship with Garrick who is both cousin and lieutenant. Something about Eve just didn’t work for me , although I liked her better towards the end I just wasn’t a huge fan of hers and in turn I didn’t like the story as well. All in all this is what we expect out of this author and these stories, vampire wars, steaming sex, times of humor and hints of what’s to come. For lovers of the series you’ll definitely want to read this one, for those who haven’t start with Raphael(you won’t be sorry) and work your way here.
This was a complimentary advanced reader copy provided by the author/publisher in exchange for a honest review via Netgalley.
This was a complimentary advanced reader copy provided by the author/publisher in exchange for a honest review via Netgalley.
August 23, 2022
A resounding 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ D.B. Reynolds takes the fight to Europe in a novel that is a pivotal transition in a much beloved series. Reynolds has done it again, creating complex and relatable characters with compelling back stories that you hunger to know. She offers up a slow burn romance which delivers a scorching love match that should never have been! Effortlessly bringing the plot across the pond from the US to Europe, but keeping the story tight and focused on Quinn’s challenge to become the Irish Vampire Lord, Eve’s revenge arc and of course the love that builds between these two characters from disprite worlds. Reynolds has set the scene for a new generation of dark, broody and unapologetically violent and sexy Vampire Lords and the strong willed and feisty human mates they can’t help but fall for. Complex and worthy humans who remind their Vampires of their humanity and teach them to love without reservation. I’m waiting with baited breath for the next exciting instalment.
‘Quinn’ is the twelfth instalment in D.B. Reynolds’ Vampires in America series, which started with the fab ‘Raphael’. Each of the main titles (excluding the vignettes and Cyn/Raphael novels and novellas) are focused on an individual vampire and his/her mates and can be read in isolation. However, there is a complicated plot arc across the series, with couples and secondary characters from the previous novels which appear throughout the series and some of which become the protagonists for the later novels, not to mention crossover with the Stone Warrior series. As a result, there’s spoilers for previous novels throughout the series, though less so in ‘Quinn’, but I’ll get to that later. For the most enjoyment and to read the full plot as it unfolds without spoilers follow the reading order from Reynolds’ website which is kept up to date with each publication.
SPOILERS AHEAD
Reynolds is quick to establish the sizzle between the protagonists, but with expert care and attention uses the unfolding challenge between Quinn and the incumbent Lord and Eve’s quest for revenge to drive a slow burn development of the romance. When they first come together it is passionately explosive, each holding back secrets, making it seem impossible for them to trust each other. With each successive moment they fail to resist the passion between them, the feelings coursing beneath the surface are amplified. With each encounter it becomes more difficult for them to brush off and deny their emotions, until uncomfortable truths must be faced and bared, whatever the consequences. Much is made of how to reconcile their seemingly insurmountable differences when it seems at first they are on opposite sides.
Reynolds writing style makes the journey from lusty adversaries to devoted and passionate lovers seem so effortless. If I’m picky at all, a longer epilogue exploring them as a true couple would have been nice. But.... knowing Reynolds this won’t be the last we see of this fab pair and I’m looking forward to see what happens next.
‘Quinn’ is the twelfth instalment in D.B. Reynolds’ Vampires in America series, which started with the fab ‘Raphael’. Each of the main titles (excluding the vignettes and Cyn/Raphael novels and novellas) are focused on an individual vampire and his/her mates and can be read in isolation. However, there is a complicated plot arc across the series, with couples and secondary characters from the previous novels which appear throughout the series and some of which become the protagonists for the later novels, not to mention crossover with the Stone Warrior series. As a result, there’s spoilers for previous novels throughout the series, though less so in ‘Quinn’, but I’ll get to that later. For the most enjoyment and to read the full plot as it unfolds without spoilers follow the reading order from Reynolds’ website which is kept up to date with each publication.
SPOILERS AHEAD
Reynolds is quick to establish the sizzle between the protagonists, but with expert care and attention uses the unfolding challenge between Quinn and the incumbent Lord and Eve’s quest for revenge to drive a slow burn development of the romance. When they first come together it is passionately explosive, each holding back secrets, making it seem impossible for them to trust each other. With each successive moment they fail to resist the passion between them, the feelings coursing beneath the surface are amplified. With each encounter it becomes more difficult for them to brush off and deny their emotions, until uncomfortable truths must be faced and bared, whatever the consequences. Much is made of how to reconcile their seemingly insurmountable differences when it seems at first they are on opposite sides.
Reynolds writing style makes the journey from lusty adversaries to devoted and passionate lovers seem so effortless. If I’m picky at all, a longer epilogue exploring them as a true couple would have been nice. But.... knowing Reynolds this won’t be the last we see of this fab pair and I’m looking forward to see what happens next.
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