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Immortals of the Damned #1
Heart of Darkness
Prince of Darkness.
Monster.
Villain.
Damned by love.
Fuelled by vengeance.
For centuries, my loss and hunger have consumed me.
One soul, one flickering human light, and my obsession with what I lost is once more unleashed.
There are those who want to take from me what is rightfully mine, but I’m no longer bound by time. She’ll always be my one and only, and anyone who interferes will find no mercy here.
*This book contains trigger warnings for its dark content. It is intended for a mature audience of 18+
Monster.
Villain.
Damned by love.
Fuelled by vengeance.
For centuries, my loss and hunger have consumed me.
One soul, one flickering human light, and my obsession with what I lost is once more unleashed.
There are those who want to take from me what is rightfully mine, but I’m no longer bound by time. She’ll always be my one and only, and anyone who interferes will find no mercy here.
*This book contains trigger warnings for its dark content. It is intended for a mature audience of 18+
190 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 14, 2020
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June 24, 2020
This takes the story of Dracula to new levels!
When I first started reading this book I was a bit disappointed because it seemed to me that it was a retelling of Bram Stoker’s Dracula but a lot too close to the original to be much of a retelling. I was actually quite bored at the beginning even though it has been many years since I read Bram Stoker. However the more I read, the better this book got.
Many of the players are the same. There is Vlad and his brother Radu who were sons of the King of Romania. They were given to the cruel King of Turkey as children along with many other children of Romania in exchange for the promise that Turkey would not invade. Vlad was returned to Romania when he reached adulthood but Radu had become a favorite of the King and was never returned.
Vlad becomes king, meets and marries the love of his life, Elizabeth who becomes pregnant. Vladimir goes to War with Turkey because he refuses to send any more of Romania’s children to the King of Turkey. I don’t want to give too much away, but if you have read Dracula or even seen the movie, you know that Elizabeth dies and Vlad becomes Dracula. This all happened circa 1450.
This book follow a similar path as Stoker’s in that Dracula finds himself in London around the 1800’s where he comes across Mina, who’s is the spitting image of his love Elizabeth, along with her friend Lucy. Mina is engaged to Jonathan Harker. Vlad also meets Lucy’s father and a Dr. Van Helsing who are looking to form a society that will hunt supernatural creatures of the night.
One of the glaring differences in this retelling is that while in London, Dracula hangs out at the Hellfire club with the likes of Dr. Frankenstein and Dorian Gray. This retelling is also told from Vlad’s viewpoint and it is quite steamy. Though you have to realize it is Dracula, he is the father of all vampires and the worst of them all. He is your ultimate bad boy with a killer instinct.
The book gets better as it goes, it strays further from Stokers original story. I always like it when a story is told all or in part from the male protagonists point of view. It is especially good when it is a steamy storyline. His love for Elizabeth is something to behold. How it doesn’t lessen at all throughout the years. That is something I can’t even imagine.
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
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When I first started reading this book I was a bit disappointed because it seemed to me that it was a retelling of Bram Stoker’s Dracula but a lot too close to the original to be much of a retelling. I was actually quite bored at the beginning even though it has been many years since I read Bram Stoker. However the more I read, the better this book got.
Many of the players are the same. There is Vlad and his brother Radu who were sons of the King of Romania. They were given to the cruel King of Turkey as children along with many other children of Romania in exchange for the promise that Turkey would not invade. Vlad was returned to Romania when he reached adulthood but Radu had become a favorite of the King and was never returned.
Vlad becomes king, meets and marries the love of his life, Elizabeth who becomes pregnant. Vladimir goes to War with Turkey because he refuses to send any more of Romania’s children to the King of Turkey. I don’t want to give too much away, but if you have read Dracula or even seen the movie, you know that Elizabeth dies and Vlad becomes Dracula. This all happened circa 1450.
This book follow a similar path as Stoker’s in that Dracula finds himself in London around the 1800’s where he comes across Mina, who’s is the spitting image of his love Elizabeth, along with her friend Lucy. Mina is engaged to Jonathan Harker. Vlad also meets Lucy’s father and a Dr. Van Helsing who are looking to form a society that will hunt supernatural creatures of the night.
One of the glaring differences in this retelling is that while in London, Dracula hangs out at the Hellfire club with the likes of Dr. Frankenstein and Dorian Gray. This retelling is also told from Vlad’s viewpoint and it is quite steamy. Though you have to realize it is Dracula, he is the father of all vampires and the worst of them all. He is your ultimate bad boy with a killer instinct.
The book gets better as it goes, it strays further from Stokers original story. I always like it when a story is told all or in part from the male protagonists point of view. It is especially good when it is a steamy storyline. His love for Elizabeth is something to behold. How it doesn’t lessen at all throughout the years. That is something I can’t even imagine.
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
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May 31, 2020DNF 25%
This one just wasn't for me, I have read books by this author before which I have adored so definitely will still read this author in the future but this one was a bust.
I liked the beginning somewhat then it just went downhill for me.
I found Vladimir a complete creep and disliked all the descriptive sexual acts with various women.
And despite me liking a good psycho as much as the next girl old Vlad just wasn't ringing my particular bell.
I wasn't one bit intrigued by his evil persona so I gave this until 25% and decided to throw in the towel.
There wasn't anything wrong with the writing itself here it just wasn't my bag.
I voluntary reviewed a copy of Heart of Darkness (Immortals of the Damned, #1).
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This one just wasn't for me, I have read books by this author before which I have adored so definitely will still read this author in the future but this one was a bust.
I liked the beginning somewhat then it just went downhill for me.
I found Vladimir a complete creep and disliked all the descriptive sexual acts with various women.
And despite me liking a good psycho as much as the next girl old Vlad just wasn't ringing my particular bell.
I wasn't one bit intrigued by his evil persona so I gave this until 25% and decided to throw in the towel.
There wasn't anything wrong with the writing itself here it just wasn't my bag.
I voluntary reviewed a copy of Heart of Darkness (Immortals of the Damned, #1).
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January 23, 2020
Dark, twisted, page turning, crazy good. This book will suck you in like a vortex. I stayed up way too late and I am going to pay for it later but, who cares. It'll be well worth it. I love Claire's writing and I love dark reads. This book well blow your socks off.
January 18, 2020
Its a good book that makes you want the monster to get his happy ever & for me Vlad is that monster
If ever a monster was created by circumstance its was Vlad , kidnapped as a child , forced to fight his brother & get more brutal day by day but only finally losing his humanity completely when the things he loved most in his life was ripped away . I love Claire Marta's Vlad , he reminds me of the vampire with the evening suit , top hat & cape , I love the fact he never gave up on love & continued to adore Elizabeth even though the universe seemed determined to keep their souls apart ,if this is the first book bring on the rest asap because i couldn't put it down , i'm hoping & guessing the rest of the Hellfire club will be the next books in this series.
If ever a monster was created by circumstance its was Vlad , kidnapped as a child , forced to fight his brother & get more brutal day by day but only finally losing his humanity completely when the things he loved most in his life was ripped away . I love Claire Marta's Vlad , he reminds me of the vampire with the evening suit , top hat & cape , I love the fact he never gave up on love & continued to adore Elizabeth even though the universe seemed determined to keep their souls apart ,if this is the first book bring on the rest asap because i couldn't put it down , i'm hoping & guessing the rest of the Hellfire club will be the next books in this series.
March 30, 2020
Claire Marta is my go-to when I want to read a dark, steamy, paranormal romance. Heart of Darkness satisfied my craving. I'm a fan of Dracula retellings and this was an interesting new one. It spans three different time periods of Transylvania, Victorian England, and modern times. In the first part, my heart broke for Vlad. In part two, I loved the addition of familiar characters like Jekyl and Hyde, Frankenstein, and Dorian Gray. When Vlad found his beloved reincarnated in part two of the story Vlad felt he'd been given a second chance and I was rooting for him and his beloved. Part two was my favorite. In part three, Dracula reached a point of bitterness and restlessness. When he found his beloved a third time, he was determined not to lose her this time. I was happy to see Vlad and his beloved finally have an HEA.
However in part three, I would've liked to see more romance building between Vlad and his beloved and more of the Hellfire Club and their reunion. I felt part three moved too fast.
Heart of Darkness was an entertaining read and kept me sucked in to the story. I'm looking forward to the other stories of the Hellfire Club.
However in part three, I would've liked to see more romance building between Vlad and his beloved and more of the Hellfire Club and their reunion. I felt part three moved too fast.
Heart of Darkness was an entertaining read and kept me sucked in to the story. I'm looking forward to the other stories of the Hellfire Club.
February 4, 2020
Heart of Darkness is a different spin on the Dracula classic and how Vlad came into being and became the myth/legend that he is today. The book follows Vlad from meeting his first love, Elizabeth, to Mina (Dracula) and into the twenty first century with a woman who is surprisingly like Elizabeth. The story is dark, sensual and at times alarming when you’re trying to piece together this almost obsessive love that Vlad has for Elizabeth and what he will do to find her again.
The story has lots of twists and turns and we see characters like Van Helsing whose sole purpose is to rid the world of evil, even if he comes across as hypocritical. The story is predominantly about lost love and second chances in a dark and twisted realm which is the author’s mind with such vivid description that you feel like you are walking along with the characters.
Other famous characters from the Gothic period such as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Dorian Gray who have banded together in a sort of immortal group, trying to evade those that would do them harm whilst living a life of luxury and excess which only immortals can.
If you like dark reads with a twist of a re-telling, then this is the book for you!
ARC received for a fair, honest and sometimes long review 😊
More of my reviews can be found on my blog: https://thehotmesslibrary.blogspot.com
The story has lots of twists and turns and we see characters like Van Helsing whose sole purpose is to rid the world of evil, even if he comes across as hypocritical. The story is predominantly about lost love and second chances in a dark and twisted realm which is the author’s mind with such vivid description that you feel like you are walking along with the characters.
Other famous characters from the Gothic period such as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Dorian Gray who have banded together in a sort of immortal group, trying to evade those that would do them harm whilst living a life of luxury and excess which only immortals can.
If you like dark reads with a twist of a re-telling, then this is the book for you!
ARC received for a fair, honest and sometimes long review 😊
More of my reviews can be found on my blog: https://thehotmesslibrary.blogspot.com
February 14, 2020
Not just any vampire read, this is about Dracula.... of course this has been done in many different ways throughout the years, and to be honest it took me a while to get into it, as at first it just seems like a retelling of the story, but give it chance and the story changes and becomes something else!!
I'm a big vampire and Dracula fan, and this book started like the Bram Stoker Dracula film, so close in fact I could just picture the film as I was reading it. But as you read further the book and tone changes as you get the author's idea for this new world of Immortals of the Damned she is creating. The background to the series is being laid down and the origins are being told.
It starts with Vlad's beginnings, him and his brother Radu given over to the Turks as children in exchange for them not to invade Romania, over the years Radu becomes the King's favourite and is kept whilst Vlad is release back to his homeland and in turn becomes King. Vlad meets the love of his life, Elizabeth, they marry and she gets pregnant. Vlad goes to war with the Turks as he refuses to give any more of Romania's children over to them. Vlad returns to find his wife has been murdered and he then becomes Dracula. I enjoyed this part in the book a lot, the actual recounting of what happened and how he became what he did.
We then move on to the 1800's in London, the Bram Stoker part of the story unfurls, where many of the characters are the same - Mina, Van Helsing, Lucy, Jonathan Harker. Whilst in London Vlad visits the Hellfire Club, where the likes of Dorian Gray, Dr. Frankenstein and the likes hang out also, further books within this series fodder here!
The story moves on through the years until the present is reached, all the while Vlad is searching for his true love, which seems never to have waned throughout the centuries.
This is not a romantic retelling of Dracula - Vlad in this at first seems lost to his love for his murdered wife and his intent of finding her again in another lifetime, but you will see over the course of the book how evil he really is. It is violent and gory, there are hot sexy scenes of course, but there is a lot of blood!
I'm looking forward to more books in this series.
I'm a big vampire and Dracula fan, and this book started like the Bram Stoker Dracula film, so close in fact I could just picture the film as I was reading it. But as you read further the book and tone changes as you get the author's idea for this new world of Immortals of the Damned she is creating. The background to the series is being laid down and the origins are being told.
It starts with Vlad's beginnings, him and his brother Radu given over to the Turks as children in exchange for them not to invade Romania, over the years Radu becomes the King's favourite and is kept whilst Vlad is release back to his homeland and in turn becomes King. Vlad meets the love of his life, Elizabeth, they marry and she gets pregnant. Vlad goes to war with the Turks as he refuses to give any more of Romania's children over to them. Vlad returns to find his wife has been murdered and he then becomes Dracula. I enjoyed this part in the book a lot, the actual recounting of what happened and how he became what he did.
We then move on to the 1800's in London, the Bram Stoker part of the story unfurls, where many of the characters are the same - Mina, Van Helsing, Lucy, Jonathan Harker. Whilst in London Vlad visits the Hellfire Club, where the likes of Dorian Gray, Dr. Frankenstein and the likes hang out also, further books within this series fodder here!
The story moves on through the years until the present is reached, all the while Vlad is searching for his true love, which seems never to have waned throughout the centuries.
This is not a romantic retelling of Dracula - Vlad in this at first seems lost to his love for his murdered wife and his intent of finding her again in another lifetime, but you will see over the course of the book how evil he really is. It is violent and gory, there are hot sexy scenes of course, but there is a lot of blood!
I'm looking forward to more books in this series.
November 2, 2021
If Vlad didn't have two brides throughut history I could believe he loved her
But he continued to have threesomes even with his soul mate and of course +1 always a woman
But he continued to have threesomes even with his soul mate and of course +1 always a woman
March 5, 2020
Great. I've volunteered to review this book for United Indie Book Blog. This is the first book I've read by this author. I heard a lot of story's about Dracula but this one put it in a new way of thinking. Vlad (Dracula) meeting his first love Elizabeth. Then into the twenty first century with Mina that surprisingly like Elizabeth. Vlad will do everything in his power to find his love again (Elizabeth). I still very much enjoyed reading the book. Great job and can't wait to read more
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REVIEW BY LOGAN
April 12, 2022
Good story. It is a stand alone book.
I enjoyed this story. This starts out as a retelling Dracula. He meets Mina, who is the reincarnation of his wife, but he loses her and meets his wife in the future. I like that he meets other famous villains in literature. We get Dracula's POV in the entire story. There are steamy scenes. The violent scenes are graphic
I enjoyed this story. This starts out as a retelling Dracula. He meets Mina, who is the reincarnation of his wife, but he loses her and meets his wife in the future. I like that he meets other famous villains in literature. We get Dracula's POV in the entire story. There are steamy scenes. The violent scenes are graphic
March 20, 2020
I don't even know where to start with this amazing piece of work. I found the trials of Vlad to be both heartbreaking and fascinating. I reveled in his joy and I mourned his losses. It was a real page turner that I could not put down!
December 25, 2020
I love this book. Big fan of Bram Stoker's Dracula - both the book and the 1992 movie by Francis Ford Coppola. I love that the ending of this is different but it was still close to the original and I also like thr crossover with the league of extraordinary gentlement. Good read.
March 10, 2020
Dracula!
The story of Dracula and the three reincarnations of his beloved Elizabeth and how they finally got it right. If you love vampires read this book.
The story of Dracula and the three reincarnations of his beloved Elizabeth and how they finally got it right. If you love vampires read this book.
February 11, 2020
Normally I tend to read the blurbs of books so that I can get a feel of what the book will be about, however after recent experiences of some authors spending more time on making their blurb perfect and in fact overselling the story from doing that, which then leads the story inside not being as great or what you’d expect, I have just decided to start diving head into the books because then the stories themselves will help me decide if I think the book is good or not. Whenever I pick up one of Claire’s books, I know I’m going to be in for a lot of surprises and twists, so being honest, when I saw the cover for this book I honestly thought that this was going to just be a Dark Romance book, but honestly I was shocked but impressed with the quality that Claire produced. Every time she writes a book, she grows not only as a person but as a writer and I can honestly see her going really far in the future with her work, she is extremely talented and her passion for writing shows within. Yet again, she has done another amazing job and I can’t fault her at all for anything with this book. She knows exactly what she is doing when she creates these stories, she knows exactly what the readers want and she isn’t afraid to dive deep and give us something that no one expects. With this book, you go through a lot of emotions and you really can’t help but feel for Vlad, yes he is a man of many things, but at the same time he has gone through a lot through his life. I honestly can’t wait to see what else Claire does because I know that she likes to tease us, torment us and drive us wild with her stories.
Vlad left his wife along with his unborn child to go and sort something, he didn’t want anything or anyone hurting his family, with the promise to return to her as soon as he could, what he stumbles upon is his worst nightmare. With his life flashing before his eyes and on the brink of death, he’s given another chance to get vengeance for his wife. The only thing is, he sells his soul to the Devil himself. What will become of his life now that he has the ability to outlive all the humans?
Vlad left his wife along with his unborn child to go and sort something, he didn’t want anything or anyone hurting his family, with the promise to return to her as soon as he could, what he stumbles upon is his worst nightmare. With his life flashing before his eyes and on the brink of death, he’s given another chance to get vengeance for his wife. The only thing is, he sells his soul to the Devil himself. What will become of his life now that he has the ability to outlive all the humans?
February 22, 2020
Firstly let me say, this book took a little extra time to get into then it usually does when I read this author. However, once I hit that magic spot - I didn’t put this story down!
This is a story of Dracula- and what a story it is! When all is taken from him, a broken man accepts an offering.... that offering will
change his life forever - literally !
I love that there are names of easily recognisable characters, the friendships intersecting each other. There is one scene in particular that I adored, and immediately had me heading to research it further.... yup I do love me some imaginative torture scenes :)
I can only hope that further books in the series see us visiting the characters introduced here.
This is a story of Dracula- and what a story it is! When all is taken from him, a broken man accepts an offering.... that offering will
change his life forever - literally !
I love that there are names of easily recognisable characters, the friendships intersecting each other. There is one scene in particular that I adored, and immediately had me heading to research it further.... yup I do love me some imaginative torture scenes :)
I can only hope that further books in the series see us visiting the characters introduced here.
February 24, 2020
This book took a little extra time to get into then it usually does when I read this author. When all is taken from him, a broken man accepts an offering.... that offering will change his life forever - literally !
Dracula. We all know the tale. This is another version of it. From his days in Transylvania to the Victorian era to modern day times.
Dracula. We all know the tale. This is another version of it. From his days in Transylvania to the Victorian era to modern day times.
February 14, 2020
Dracula revamped
This series is compromised of re-imagined tales that include some of the histories most infamous Gothic legends.
Heart of darkness is Vlad's story
From the beginning.
What drove him to trade his soul
Why he chose Lucy
And Mina, his Elizabeth born again
This is a fast-paced read that evokes all your senses. From the shadows that veil that most debauched of deeds to the light that offers hope and second chances
Nothing is sacred to the man who lives forever...
Except for his heart
The story is told from Vlad's perspective which is something I enjoyed. He is the father of darkness after all and getting to see his thoughts was a delightful treat. I would not want to get on his bad side he was ruthless if needs be.
Vlad's love for Elizabeth was why he originally targeted Mina but it was Mina who kept him. She was independent but not - I know a bit confusing but once you read it you will get it.
Lucy what a handful that about sums her up.
The beginning of this reads a bit like the historical version of Vlad but this slowly evolves into something more. The author also spends a bit of time setting up the long run story line, introducing us to some of the key players and giving us little glimpses of what is to come.
Excited to see who from the Hellfire club falls next.
This series is compromised of re-imagined tales that include some of the histories most infamous Gothic legends.
Heart of darkness is Vlad's story
From the beginning.
What drove him to trade his soul
Why he chose Lucy
And Mina, his Elizabeth born again
This is a fast-paced read that evokes all your senses. From the shadows that veil that most debauched of deeds to the light that offers hope and second chances
Nothing is sacred to the man who lives forever...
Except for his heart
The story is told from Vlad's perspective which is something I enjoyed. He is the father of darkness after all and getting to see his thoughts was a delightful treat. I would not want to get on his bad side he was ruthless if needs be.
Vlad's love for Elizabeth was why he originally targeted Mina but it was Mina who kept him. She was independent but not - I know a bit confusing but once you read it you will get it.
Lucy what a handful that about sums her up.
The beginning of this reads a bit like the historical version of Vlad but this slowly evolves into something more. The author also spends a bit of time setting up the long run story line, introducing us to some of the key players and giving us little glimpses of what is to come.
Excited to see who from the Hellfire club falls next.
February 12, 2020
Heart of Darkness is a different version of the classic tale that we all know, Dracula. I've read a few different books in the past that give their own version of how Dracula came to be. But Claire Marta's version of the classic tale? Wow! There aren't enough words to describe how twisted and seductive that this story is.
The blurb and cover alone were more than enough to have me intrigued to see how Claire managed to add her own spin on Vladimir. This story hooks you in front the first page, it certainly did for me. It's dark, it's twisted it's seductive in every way.
The story of Vladimir and his love for his wife that stays with him as the story progresses through the years. From his origin in Transylvania to a Victorian Era in London, to the present day London. It is dark, it is depraved and that's what I love reading when it comes to Claire Marta's writing.
Even Vladimir deserves his chance at love and this book gives him that, but not always in the way that you expect. Overall a thrilling, dark, twisted and captivating read. I really do hope that there is going to be more from all of these characters in the future.
The blurb and cover alone were more than enough to have me intrigued to see how Claire managed to add her own spin on Vladimir. This story hooks you in front the first page, it certainly did for me. It's dark, it's twisted it's seductive in every way.
The story of Vladimir and his love for his wife that stays with him as the story progresses through the years. From his origin in Transylvania to a Victorian Era in London, to the present day London. It is dark, it is depraved and that's what I love reading when it comes to Claire Marta's writing.
Even Vladimir deserves his chance at love and this book gives him that, but not always in the way that you expect. Overall a thrilling, dark, twisted and captivating read. I really do hope that there is going to be more from all of these characters in the future.
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February 20, 2020DNF
February 11, 2020
Refreshing, Mandy @Janise’s Jivin’ Book Blog
“What is immortality when you walk it alone? Ageless, beyond deaths touch”
The Heart of Darkness is a story we are all most familiar with, that of Dracula, Vlad Tepes. But it is written with a new flair. It took me a while to really get into the storyline. But once I did I was excited to see who the story flowed. Vlad is the master of darkness travels through life damned for all eternity only seeking the one who calmed his soul and spirit lost to him many years ago, but with each new day and rebirth, he struggles to make her his again. Can Vlad finally overcome those who plan to hurt him and his kind while trying to finally claim the woman of his heart?
Claire Marta is a completely new to me author, I like her way of telling the story of Dracula of his interactions with other characters we know from old stories and his love, she has brought a new light to his story.
“What is immortality when you walk it alone? Ageless, beyond deaths touch”
The Heart of Darkness is a story we are all most familiar with, that of Dracula, Vlad Tepes. But it is written with a new flair. It took me a while to really get into the storyline. But once I did I was excited to see who the story flowed. Vlad is the master of darkness travels through life damned for all eternity only seeking the one who calmed his soul and spirit lost to him many years ago, but with each new day and rebirth, he struggles to make her his again. Can Vlad finally overcome those who plan to hurt him and his kind while trying to finally claim the woman of his heart?
Claire Marta is a completely new to me author, I like her way of telling the story of Dracula of his interactions with other characters we know from old stories and his love, she has brought a new light to his story.
February 15, 2020
I was wanting an expansion of Vlad and Elizabeth/Mina/Emma’s story and I guess ask and you shall receive! Vlad has loved Emma across many, many lifetimes. Their love is literally eternal and timeless. When he was human Vlad’s love was Elizabeth but she dies and her soul is put into two more bodies and finally settling in Emma. He struggles to make her his with each reincarnation all the while Vlad has to stay ahead of the hunters that are trying to bring him down. Will he finally prevail and make Emma his?
February 15, 2020
I love Dracula and this is a wonderful, twisted, hold on to the seat of your pants amazing read.
It did take a little while to get I to it, it didnt grip me instantly but then bam, I couldnt put it down
Claire's story's are always amazing and this is no exception
It did take a little while to get I to it, it didnt grip me instantly but then bam, I couldnt put it down
Claire's story's are always amazing and this is no exception
February 10, 2020
I remember reading the short story this is expanded from and liking the idea of second chances and lovers meeting again time after time. I thought the most interesting parts were when the Van Helsings and Vlad/Dracula were hunting and the power play between them, lots of familiar names pop up and I thought that gave the story an interesting spin.
I was a bit off put by the gratuitous feel of the sex scenes but if you like your romance dark and depraved then this is right up your street.
I was a bit off put by the gratuitous feel of the sex scenes but if you like your romance dark and depraved then this is right up your street.
January 29, 2020
Are you wanting to read a good vampire book that isn’t sappy or sparkly? Heart of Darkness is just the thing you are looking for. Claire Marta brings Prince Vladimir of Romania back to life in the retelling of Dracula. With some interesting twists, Vlad is not completely alone having friends such as Dorian Gray and Dr. Jekyll by his side. With a love that spans through the sands of time, Heart of Darkness is a sexually fueled dark romance that is sure to bring the reader much joy and entertainment. 5-stars for Heart of Darkness by Claire Marta.
Vladimir has lived as a Prince in Romania and now as the Prince of Darkness. Always searching for a love that can compare to what he lost while he was still a man, Vlad roams the earth seeking for something or someone to relieve his boredom. Vlad loved his Elizabeth and by some miracle has found her again. Shy and demure Mina Murray slowly starts to remember her former life with her handsome prince and longs to be by his side. Those that do not understand the darkness that fills the heart of the immortal creatures seek to destroy them. Vlad will do whatever it takes to keep his one true love by his side and away from the clutches of men like Van Helsing who wish to eradicate them from earth.
Vladimir has lived as a Prince in Romania and now as the Prince of Darkness. Always searching for a love that can compare to what he lost while he was still a man, Vlad roams the earth seeking for something or someone to relieve his boredom. Vlad loved his Elizabeth and by some miracle has found her again. Shy and demure Mina Murray slowly starts to remember her former life with her handsome prince and longs to be by his side. Those that do not understand the darkness that fills the heart of the immortal creatures seek to destroy them. Vlad will do whatever it takes to keep his one true love by his side and away from the clutches of men like Van Helsing who wish to eradicate them from earth.
January 30, 2020
What a deliciously dark depraved story this was, i freaking loved it.This book sucked me in right from the off with how Claire drags you into her dark dark world where anything can and does happen.
I love Claire's twisted way of writing as she sucks you into a dark world again and again,but I am a sucker for a dark read so this was right up my street to read.Claire brings to life the Prince of Darkness in the form of Prince Vladimir of Romania with his top hat and cape and his crisp suits.Vlad has been roaming the earth searching for a love that can compare to his first love Elizabeth when he was human.He never gives up when a chance meeting he discovered that his first love has been found again in the form of Mina Murrey.
This is a timeless tale of Dracula and Claire nailed it with her world building,it was a captivating story of love through from the Victorian times to modem day,it was a powerfully epic love story in darkness that will hold you enthralled throughout this story.Vlad has to keep one step ahead at all times as there are hunters out there that want to rid the world of vampires like him and his love.There was plenty of twists in this story along with suspense and powerful characters.Five Huge Dark Stars.
I love Claire's twisted way of writing as she sucks you into a dark world again and again,but I am a sucker for a dark read so this was right up my street to read.Claire brings to life the Prince of Darkness in the form of Prince Vladimir of Romania with his top hat and cape and his crisp suits.Vlad has been roaming the earth searching for a love that can compare to his first love Elizabeth when he was human.He never gives up when a chance meeting he discovered that his first love has been found again in the form of Mina Murrey.
This is a timeless tale of Dracula and Claire nailed it with her world building,it was a captivating story of love through from the Victorian times to modem day,it was a powerfully epic love story in darkness that will hold you enthralled throughout this story.Vlad has to keep one step ahead at all times as there are hunters out there that want to rid the world of vampires like him and his love.There was plenty of twists in this story along with suspense and powerful characters.Five Huge Dark Stars.
January 29, 2020
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January 23, 2020
Dracula. We all know the tale. This is another version of it. From his days in Transylvania to the Victorian era to modern day times. What will you do for love? If you're Vlad, you'd do a lot.
He's lived for many ages but has only loved one soul. First was Elizabeth, then Mina, and finally comes Emma. All the same person through time. The only person to hold sway over Vlad. Their love is literally timeless.
This is a story about love. Lost and found through the times of man. This book is their love story, with the darkness that they find along the way. I finished it in mere hours. I was sucked in from the start. You'll fall in love with the story of Dracula all over again.
He's lived for many ages but has only loved one soul. First was Elizabeth, then Mina, and finally comes Emma. All the same person through time. The only person to hold sway over Vlad. Their love is literally timeless.
This is a story about love. Lost and found through the times of man. This book is their love story, with the darkness that they find along the way. I finished it in mere hours. I was sucked in from the start. You'll fall in love with the story of Dracula all over again.
January 14, 2020
This is a mind-blowing and heart-pounding intense story! The title is perfect because this is the darkest, most epic love story I’ve read. The emotions that Claire Marta elicits are so incredibly powerful. Claire Marta's words are like magic on the page, one that transcends the reader into a world dripping in darkness and passion.
The character development is astounding. Each character feels real, including the secondary characters. The chemistry is off the charts for the main characters. The world building is flawless and incredibly vivid. Even when I wanted to look away, the combination made it impossible.
This is a unique telling of a timeless tale. It is a captivating story and one that stayed with me long after I finished. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, unprepared for the twists and turns Claire Marta delivered. It definitely deserves the trigger warning because the author really delved into darkness.
5 stars for a suspenseful, powerful, and dark read!
The character development is astounding. Each character feels real, including the secondary characters. The chemistry is off the charts for the main characters. The world building is flawless and incredibly vivid. Even when I wanted to look away, the combination made it impossible.
This is a unique telling of a timeless tale. It is a captivating story and one that stayed with me long after I finished. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, unprepared for the twists and turns Claire Marta delivered. It definitely deserves the trigger warning because the author really delved into darkness.
5 stars for a suspenseful, powerful, and dark read!
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