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The Vampire Syndicate #2
Craved
He's the forbidden craving I have to taste...
The DARK ANGEL TRILOGY continues with Rafe and Zoe's story!
RAFE
I’m in Montreal to discover what vampire Zoe Tremblay, a.k.a. the Ice Princess, knows about my brother’s kidnapping.
Not to finish what I started with Zoe two years ago.
Not to find out why she deceived me and allowed her mother’s enforcers to beat me bloody.
And definitely not to reignite the blood feud between our covens.
ZOE
Rafe Kral, the cocky, bad-boy son of my mother’s most hated enemy, was the forbidden craving I had to taste. But our Romeo-and-Juliet romance was doomed to crash and burn. Now Rafe’s back, and he needs my help to save his kidnapped brother--and maybe himself.
Because the Kral brothers are being hunted by an unknown assassin.
Help Rafe, and I can kiss goodbye my chance to move up in my mother's vampire syndicate. But if I don’t, Rafe will be the next Kral who disappears.
And this time, I’ll lose him forever.
A steamy Romeo-and-Juliet paranormal romance.
Runner-up for Best Vampire Romance ~ Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer's Choice Awards (2021)
RONE Finalist ~ Long Paranormal (2022)
THE VAMPIRE SYNDICATE DARK ANGEL TRILOGY
Three powerful brothers and the women they'll do anything to have...
Pursued (Gabriel & Mila)
Craved (Rafe & Zoe)
Taken (Zaq & Ridley)
The DARK ANGEL TRILOGY continues with Rafe and Zoe's story!
RAFE
I’m in Montreal to discover what vampire Zoe Tremblay, a.k.a. the Ice Princess, knows about my brother’s kidnapping.
Not to finish what I started with Zoe two years ago.
Not to find out why she deceived me and allowed her mother’s enforcers to beat me bloody.
And definitely not to reignite the blood feud between our covens.
ZOE
Rafe Kral, the cocky, bad-boy son of my mother’s most hated enemy, was the forbidden craving I had to taste. But our Romeo-and-Juliet romance was doomed to crash and burn. Now Rafe’s back, and he needs my help to save his kidnapped brother--and maybe himself.
Because the Kral brothers are being hunted by an unknown assassin.
Help Rafe, and I can kiss goodbye my chance to move up in my mother's vampire syndicate. But if I don’t, Rafe will be the next Kral who disappears.
And this time, I’ll lose him forever.
A steamy Romeo-and-Juliet paranormal romance.
Runner-up for Best Vampire Romance ~ Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer's Choice Awards (2021)
RONE Finalist ~ Long Paranormal (2022)
THE VAMPIRE SYNDICATE DARK ANGEL TRILOGY
Three powerful brothers and the women they'll do anything to have...
Pursued (Gabriel & Mila)
Craved (Rafe & Zoe)
Taken (Zaq & Ridley)
- GenresFantasy
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 6, 2021
139 people are currently reading
162 people want to read
About the author
Rebecca Rivard
34 books524 followersUSA Today bestselling author Rebecca Rivard read way too many romances as a teenager, little realizing she was actually preparing for a career. She now spends her days with vampires, shifters, fae and other magical creatures, which has to be the best job ever.
InD'Tale Magazine calls her work "steamy, spellbinding romance with phenomenal pacing," and the Paranormal Romance Guild named her Vampire Syndicate Series a "must read." Her stories have won multiple awards including the prestigious PRISM, the RONE, and the Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewers' Choice Award.
If you crave steamy, emotionally charged romance between dangerous men and the women they'd raze cities to possess, Rebecca's books are for you. HEA guaranteed.
InD'Tale Magazine calls her work "steamy, spellbinding romance with phenomenal pacing," and the Paranormal Romance Guild named her Vampire Syndicate Series a "must read." Her stories have won multiple awards including the prestigious PRISM, the RONE, and the Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewers' Choice Award.
If you crave steamy, emotionally charged romance between dangerous men and the women they'd raze cities to possess, Rebecca's books are for you. HEA guaranteed.
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August 5, 2022
Another Awesome read from Rebecca Rivard's The vampire syndicate series! Rafe and Zoe were pure fire together!!! This is a forbidden romance were both characters are totally obsessed with each other and the sex scenes were fucking hot!!!! I love that both Zoe and Rafe are vampires it makes for hot and hard couplings!!!! I adored both characters!!! Rafe is every girls dream of a hot handsome vampire! He could melt the panties off any woman with his smile and his cocky charm vibe but its Zoe that has his attention! Zoe is the princess of the Tremblay syndicate, her life is ruled by her mother Victorine who is the prima of the syndicate and no matter how hard she tries she's just a pawn in her mothers thirst for power and vengeance. But when she meets Rafe they have a great chemistry and the tremblay princess falls for this dark angel but their forbidden love could be the final piece in their enemies thirst for revenge. Rebecca Rivard is a fantastic storyteller and I love how she's mixed mafia with vamps!!! This had passion galore and twists and turns with betrayal and action. I wasn't surprised who the mole was but their reasoning threw me. I loved a lot of the characters in this book and I will admit even though Victorine was a mommy dearest I really loved her! She is the prima of the tremblay syndicate so she had to be a cold bad ass bitch ! Even in the vampire world women in a male dominated world have to show their not to be fucked with!!! She sucked as a mother but damn was she gangster all the way!!!! We also found out more about Zaq, and its not good! I don't know if he's gonna be the same ever again.After being chained and fed on by other vamps and kept hostage and brainwashed that his father wanted him and his brothers dead he's on the loose after escaping the dungeon. He's on the edge and even the reaper might not be able to control this dark avenging angel. Can't wait to read Taken !!!! Until next time Luv's💕💋
August 7, 2022
Wow, I’m loving this series! 4 solid Stars! ❣️
September 6, 2021
The Ice Princess falls for the Dark Angel, and the reading is pure bliss! An absolutely well-deserved five stars!
Read full review in the 2021 September issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2021 September issue of InD'tale Magazine.
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May 23, 2021Craved (#2, Vampire Syndicate) is now up for pre-order on Amazon, Apple, B&N & Kobo! (Google Play coming soon.) I am sooo excited for everyone to read Rafe & Zoe's second-chance, forbidden mates romance!
Here's a little taste:
RAFE
The Tremblay Chateau rose above me, dim lights glowing in its tall medieval windows. Inside, I could hear the muted sounds of music and voices, but outside a humid July day had collided with a cool Canadian night to form a ghostly fog. Misty alabaster fingers wrapped around the chiseled granite stairs and slid through the formal garden to caress the trees beyond.
I smoothed down my tux, adjusted my bowtie. A black velvet half-mask dangled from my fingers.
A whole week I’d been close to Zoe Tremblay without being able to touch her.
Tonight, that would change. My mouth curved in a smile that was pure predator.
Coming June 3 to your ereader!! Craved will also be available in paperback.
Here's a little taste:
RAFE
The Tremblay Chateau rose above me, dim lights glowing in its tall medieval windows. Inside, I could hear the muted sounds of music and voices, but outside a humid July day had collided with a cool Canadian night to form a ghostly fog. Misty alabaster fingers wrapped around the chiseled granite stairs and slid through the formal garden to caress the trees beyond.
I smoothed down my tux, adjusted my bowtie. A black velvet half-mask dangled from my fingers.
A whole week I’d been close to Zoe Tremblay without being able to touch her.
Tonight, that would change. My mouth curved in a smile that was pure predator.
Coming June 3 to your ereader!! Craved will also be available in paperback.
June 12, 2021
WOW!!! Don't Count on Sleep Until you finish
Talk about a major rush with a slight hangover in the end. Wow, double wow. Sitting down to read this the unbelieveable amount of twist and turns leaves you sitting on the edge of your seat for the entire ride.
Trust me when I tell you, try as you might to put the book down it was be nearly impossible because you just have to know what happens next. There will even been a few times you want to throw the book or even strangle the author a little.
Truly not a disappointing read, you will love it!!!
Until Next Time....Tabi
Talk about a major rush with a slight hangover in the end. Wow, double wow. Sitting down to read this the unbelieveable amount of twist and turns leaves you sitting on the edge of your seat for the entire ride.
Trust me when I tell you, try as you might to put the book down it was be nearly impossible because you just have to know what happens next. There will even been a few times you want to throw the book or even strangle the author a little.
Truly not a disappointing read, you will love it!!!
Until Next Time....Tabi
June 7, 2021
Another excellent offering in The Vampire Syndicate Series from Rebecca Rivard! I will admit I have a weakness for a great vampire story and this talented author never disappoints. This series mixes vampires and dhampirs (half humans/half vampires). It's rather an interesting twist in the vampire world. I'm really enjoying it. Craved, Book 2, is Rafe and Zoe's story. Theirs is a complicated tale filled with heart-stopping suspense. It's packed with edge-of-your-seat action and super-steamy love scenes. There's everything you need to keep you captivated and turning the pages until the end. Craved is an enjoyable read whether or not you've read Book 1, Pursued. So grab this one, curl up and let yourself be transported to another world with these super-sexy, supernatural beings. I hope you love it as much as I did!
July 26, 2021
I was waiting not so patiently for Rafe and Zoe’s story!
I was not disappointed. Right from the start we are on an adventure. Whisked away to Canada and then Paris. The suspense and danger is building, giving me chills. I found myself rapidly turning pages. I needed to know what’s was next! I needed to know how it would end!
The heat between Rafe and Zoe is off the charts! I really enjoyed their banter. They are definitely better together. Zoe had really grown by the end of the book. Rafe is all sexy. Definitely book boyfriend material! Le sigh.
This whole book was a fabulous ride. From beginning to end, I was captivated. It also gave me a major book hangover. I knew it was coming as it happens with all of Rebecca Rivard's books. I highly anticipate the next one! If you enjoy paranormal romance, this series is for YOU! I give this 5 stars!
I was not disappointed. Right from the start we are on an adventure. Whisked away to Canada and then Paris. The suspense and danger is building, giving me chills. I found myself rapidly turning pages. I needed to know what’s was next! I needed to know how it would end!
The heat between Rafe and Zoe is off the charts! I really enjoyed their banter. They are definitely better together. Zoe had really grown by the end of the book. Rafe is all sexy. Definitely book boyfriend material! Le sigh.
This whole book was a fabulous ride. From beginning to end, I was captivated. It also gave me a major book hangover. I knew it was coming as it happens with all of Rebecca Rivard's books. I highly anticipate the next one! If you enjoy paranormal romance, this series is for YOU! I give this 5 stars!
June 18, 2021
Rebecca Rivard is a new author for me and I am happy to have read this series.
I recommend the "A Vampire Syndicate" series. It's a smooth, easy read. The characters are entertaining . The men are handsome and confident in themselves and the women are beautiful and fierce.
I recommend the "A Vampire Syndicate" series. It's a smooth, easy read. The characters are entertaining . The men are handsome and confident in themselves and the women are beautiful and fierce.
December 1, 2023
As the youngest Kral brother, and the one with the most notorious reputation, I knew Rafe was going to have a good story, and Rebecca Rivard did not disappoint. Not only did Rafe and Zoe have history, but their respective syndicates are at odds, making this vampire romance the perfect combination of enemies-to-lovers and second chance.
I ended up finding Rafe's story to be much more complex than Gabriel's, which I was not expecting. Rivard took us international with this romance, but there were a lot more parts in motion that we got to see than in the previous book. This story actually overlaps with Pursued quite a bit in terms of timeline, but Rafe's story gives us a much bigger sense of what exactly is at stake for the Kral Syndicate.
This was a great middle story for the Vampire Syndicate trilogy; the setup was explored in the first book, giving Rafe lots of room to explore all the secrets and mysteries at play. It also gave Rafe the room to explore his past encounters with Princess Zoe.
While Rafe had the reputation of a ladies man, Zoe was known to be an ice princess. These two couldn't have been better suited for each other. Their chemistry was explosive, despite everyone working to keep them apart. I loved that their adventures were happening at the same time as the first Vampire Syndicate story, yet Rivard gave us a completely unique story that enhances but doesn't rehash everything that happened in Gabriel's story.
Craved was steamy and action-packed. Rivard's writing was on point, and I loved all the little details from the ballroom to the basement cells. This plot definitely gave way more than I was expecting from Rafe's story, and left me absolutely needing to read Zaq's story for the conclusion to the Kral Syndicate's current predicaments.
I ended up finding Rafe's story to be much more complex than Gabriel's, which I was not expecting. Rivard took us international with this romance, but there were a lot more parts in motion that we got to see than in the previous book. This story actually overlaps with Pursued quite a bit in terms of timeline, but Rafe's story gives us a much bigger sense of what exactly is at stake for the Kral Syndicate.
This was a great middle story for the Vampire Syndicate trilogy; the setup was explored in the first book, giving Rafe lots of room to explore all the secrets and mysteries at play. It also gave Rafe the room to explore his past encounters with Princess Zoe.
While Rafe had the reputation of a ladies man, Zoe was known to be an ice princess. These two couldn't have been better suited for each other. Their chemistry was explosive, despite everyone working to keep them apart. I loved that their adventures were happening at the same time as the first Vampire Syndicate story, yet Rivard gave us a completely unique story that enhances but doesn't rehash everything that happened in Gabriel's story.
Craved was steamy and action-packed. Rivard's writing was on point, and I loved all the little details from the ballroom to the basement cells. This plot definitely gave way more than I was expecting from Rafe's story, and left me absolutely needing to read Zaq's story for the conclusion to the Kral Syndicate's current predicaments.
June 22, 2021
I love this new series, so much action, suspense, intrigue and hot erotic moments. What a combination!
Gabriel's youngest brother Rafe wants to save his brother Zaq from his abduction in Paris and he has a pretty good idea who is behind it too. The Tremblay Ice Princess was in his arms years ago and he had to let her go, but not this time. This time he would use all his charms to wiggle his way into her graces one more time in order to find his brother, but might it be him who is charmed by princess Zoe?
The journey to save Zaq has transported him to a place he never thought he'd be and Zoe is there too.
In the meantime Zaq is more confused than ever, having escaped with Reaper, a member of Slayers, Inc. who claims things about his father Karoly Kral that are beyond his comprehension. Will he believe Reaper, or believe in a family that has always shown him and his brothers love
Gabriel's youngest brother Rafe wants to save his brother Zaq from his abduction in Paris and he has a pretty good idea who is behind it too. The Tremblay Ice Princess was in his arms years ago and he had to let her go, but not this time. This time he would use all his charms to wiggle his way into her graces one more time in order to find his brother, but might it be him who is charmed by princess Zoe?
The journey to save Zaq has transported him to a place he never thought he'd be and Zoe is there too.
In the meantime Zaq is more confused than ever, having escaped with Reaper, a member of Slayers, Inc. who claims things about his father Karoly Kral that are beyond his comprehension. Will he believe Reaper, or believe in a family that has always shown him and his brothers love
May 22, 2021
Book 2 of The Vampire Syndicate was just as consuming as the first! The entire time you were second guessing who the enemies were, even if you read the first book and knew some of them already. I loved Rafe and Zoe's story, but absolutely loved how we were able to see Zoe become her true self. I cannot wait to read Zaquiel's book.
June 20, 2021
Rivard has done it again! This newest addition to her Vampire Syndicate series is genius. It has all the features of a rewarding read. There is suspense, a great storyline, convincing characters, and plenty of scorching scenes between Zoe and Rafe, who are not a pair who should fall in love. He is a Dhampir and she is a vampire, they are from different syndicates and they do not belong together. . . . .
September 22, 2021
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February 12, 2022
Rebecca reeled me in from the first page!
Steamy, and intriguing, I was captured by the depth of emotion coming from the characters! A very talented author, Ms. Rivard pull me into the story to the point I FEEL the emotions roiling, and just can’t stop reading!
Good on you, Rebecca!!! I feel another several recognitions for this series! I know I could certainly enjoy a few more chapters!
Steamy, and intriguing, I was captured by the depth of emotion coming from the characters! A very talented author, Ms. Rivard pull me into the story to the point I FEEL the emotions roiling, and just can’t stop reading!
Good on you, Rebecca!!! I feel another several recognitions for this series! I know I could certainly enjoy a few more chapters!
December 30, 2022
3.5 stars
It was a decent read, but I think I just bored at certain parts. No particular blame to the writing or characters or whatever. Think I need a break from this genre 🤷🏽♀️
It was a decent read, but I think I just bored at certain parts. No particular blame to the writing or characters or whatever. Think I need a break from this genre 🤷🏽♀️
August 25, 2022
This one line that means this book can get no more than 3 stars.
‘He pressed so deep he touched my womb’
No womb touching thank you.
‘He pressed so deep he touched my womb’
No womb touching thank you.
June 18, 2024
I Love this Series 😁
This series has gotten my complete attention, even though the first book made me feel like I started in the middle 😯. I had read the first book before, but it had been so long I needed to catch up again 😃. This book was much better than the first, it started right off and I was so excited that I read it in one sitting 😄. Thanks again Rebecca, I'm truly looking forward to reading the next book 🤓.
This series has gotten my complete attention, even though the first book made me feel like I started in the middle 😯. I had read the first book before, but it had been so long I needed to catch up again 😃. This book was much better than the first, it started right off and I was so excited that I read it in one sitting 😄. Thanks again Rebecca, I'm truly looking forward to reading the next book 🤓.
August 5, 2021
A good story.
Vampire mafias , who wouldn't like it. Rafe and Zoe are good characters with chemistry. I like them alot. The plot is good. Suspense, twists , intrigue, betrayal, and steamy scenes. I like the pace of the story. I look forward to the next book.
Vampire mafias , who wouldn't like it. Rafe and Zoe are good characters with chemistry. I like them alot. The plot is good. Suspense, twists , intrigue, betrayal, and steamy scenes. I like the pace of the story. I look forward to the next book.
March 29, 2022
This was an excellent book, Rafe and Zoe's steamy romance was just that, steamy. This story had lots of twists and turns, suspense and mystery. Their love story had a short build up but you felt the intensity right from the beginning. I truly enjoyed this book and highly recommend.
April 13, 2023
A lot happens in this book.
This story continues with Rafe and Zoe running off together to find his brother. You have a lot more twist and turns to happen. More lose ends are tied up but Zaq is still away from his family.
This story continues with Rafe and Zoe running off together to find his brother. You have a lot more twist and turns to happen. More lose ends are tied up but Zaq is still away from his family.
July 16, 2025
4.5*
Another book in this series that I love. This was a Romeo and Juliet retelling which I'm not usually keen on, but I love these characters and this world.
I had a horrible thought after I finished, what happens when I finish the series? I REALLY don't want it to end.
Another book in this series that I love. This was a Romeo and Juliet retelling which I'm not usually keen on, but I love these characters and this world.
I had a horrible thought after I finished, what happens when I finish the series? I REALLY don't want it to end.
November 22, 2025
Rafe & Zoe come from rival families but there was a time where they had a deeper connection. 2 years later and their paths cross because both of them truly can’t forget each other. Zoe chooses Rafe over her evil mother and have to go head to head with her.
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November 3, 2022DNF - they're effing on page 3.
January 13, 2023
very romantic
So Romeo and Juliet but a better ending. Enjoyed the story. Loved the romance.
Can’t wait for the next one.
So Romeo and Juliet but a better ending. Enjoyed the story. Loved the romance.
Can’t wait for the next one.
November 30, 2024
2.5⭐️
Better than the 1st book for sure
Better than the 1st book for sure
November 28, 2023
A fantastic continuation of this superb vampire series. Definitely read in order to get the most enjoyment. Begin with the prologue Tempted.
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