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So-Cal Vampires #1
Blood Games- Avery
Avery Branigan craves one thing more than blood…a strong mate to protect his secrets.
He’s lived a quiet life, going between Montana and California every few decades, but this round in Los Angeles, everything is changing. Between finding his mate in a human named Malia, and the King Vampire of LA dying, some of the council wants him to lead. But doing so will put his very human female in danger. Avery’s choice will change his life and Malia’s as well.
Excitement and adventure are the two things Malia Alonso desires most from her boring life. Going to work and running home to hang with her vampire best friend isn’t all that glamorous. When she finds the very sexy vampire, Avery, in the night club, he demands a date. Hesitation keeps her cautious, but she gives in for one date, which turns into two hot nights. When Avery finds himself on the shortlist to be the next King Vampire of LA, her life gets a facelift for sure. Malia is emerged into a vampire world where blood and secrets are everything. Choices are the key to life.
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He’s lived a quiet life, going between Montana and California every few decades, but this round in Los Angeles, everything is changing. Between finding his mate in a human named Malia, and the King Vampire of LA dying, some of the council wants him to lead. But doing so will put his very human female in danger. Avery’s choice will change his life and Malia’s as well.
Excitement and adventure are the two things Malia Alonso desires most from her boring life. Going to work and running home to hang with her vampire best friend isn’t all that glamorous. When she finds the very sexy vampire, Avery, in the night club, he demands a date. Hesitation keeps her cautious, but she gives in for one date, which turns into two hot nights. When Avery finds himself on the shortlist to be the next King Vampire of LA, her life gets a facelift for sure. Malia is emerged into a vampire world where blood and secrets are everything. Choices are the key to life.
Find your escape with vampire romance read! Scroll up and one-click to start reading Blood Games- Avery today!
188 pages, Paperback
First published March 18, 2019
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McKayla Schutt
111 books430 followersAuthor McKayla Schutt writes fast-paced paranormal romances with alpha males protecting their powerful ladies and lots of magic. McKayla is a USA Today Bestselling author with Souls and Shadows: A Limited-Edition Romance Anthology. She loves her alphas in all shapes- wolves, dragons, bears, witches, and more. She writes men who make the readers drool.
As a mother of two living in Wyoming, when she’s not in her writing cave, she’s crafting like crazy with yarn. Her first love was reading books and her second was writing them. And to the dismay of her husband, she will always love her spicy romances.
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As a mother of two living in Wyoming, when she’s not in her writing cave, she’s crafting like crazy with yarn. Her first love was reading books and her second was writing them. And to the dismay of her husband, she will always love her spicy romances.
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March 21, 2019
Avery Branigan had a vamp mark on his wrist that made him need double the amount of blood, but it also let him walk in the sunlight. However, he wanted more than just blood – he wanted a woman who trusted him and he could share secrets with. He wanted a mate. But for now, the blonde would be enough. He took her to the club’s closet reserved for feeding and decided to release a little sexual tension besides. When he finished, the blonde opened the door and a dark-haired woman with a look of disgust was standing there. She knew he was a vampire and reprimanded him for not simply feeding, as the room was intended. Surprised that she knew his was a vampire, he followed and asked how she knew. Malia Alonso told him she was the owner’s daughter, very familiar with vampires. For some reason, his fangs would not go back into place!
Avery’s body was reacting to Malia as if he were her mate – but he had to be sure! He invited her to dinner to spend more time with her. He wanted to know she felt that same connection. He headed off to see the local vampire king, Roland. His vamp mark was fading and he wasn’t sure if should have it re-created or not, which only the king authorized. If he could control the extra blood lust, it allowed him time in the sun.
Malia couldn’t find anything to wear in her closet. Her vampire roommate, Raven, came in and laughed at her frantic clothing search, knowing she had a date with a vampire. As they talked, Raven immediately suspected Malia had found her mate! Malia stopped in the club to see her father and Avery was there. They went to her office and she warned him not to try using compulsion on her. She knew what it felt like but, because of her magical blood, the commands didn’t work on her. Still she didn’t like the feeling of violation it gave her.
Avery took her on a boat ride and served her a delicious dinner. She allowed him to feed on her, but nothing more. She just couldn’t stop thinking about him. Was he her mate?
When the Vampire King of LA dies, some of the council wants Avery to take his place as leader. This could put his human female in danger. Vampire clashes and rogues add to the danger. What will Avery choose? And will Malia stay a part of his life?
I love this author’s books! This is a new series that looks like it’s going to be very good. I like the little nuances that make this story a little different than all the others. The characters are well depicted and the story line is strong. Grab your copy of Book 1 and get ready for adventure!
Avery’s body was reacting to Malia as if he were her mate – but he had to be sure! He invited her to dinner to spend more time with her. He wanted to know she felt that same connection. He headed off to see the local vampire king, Roland. His vamp mark was fading and he wasn’t sure if should have it re-created or not, which only the king authorized. If he could control the extra blood lust, it allowed him time in the sun.
Malia couldn’t find anything to wear in her closet. Her vampire roommate, Raven, came in and laughed at her frantic clothing search, knowing she had a date with a vampire. As they talked, Raven immediately suspected Malia had found her mate! Malia stopped in the club to see her father and Avery was there. They went to her office and she warned him not to try using compulsion on her. She knew what it felt like but, because of her magical blood, the commands didn’t work on her. Still she didn’t like the feeling of violation it gave her.
Avery took her on a boat ride and served her a delicious dinner. She allowed him to feed on her, but nothing more. She just couldn’t stop thinking about him. Was he her mate?
When the Vampire King of LA dies, some of the council wants Avery to take his place as leader. This could put his human female in danger. Vampire clashes and rogues add to the danger. What will Avery choose? And will Malia stay a part of his life?
I love this author’s books! This is a new series that looks like it’s going to be very good. I like the little nuances that make this story a little different than all the others. The characters are well depicted and the story line is strong. Grab your copy of Book 1 and get ready for adventure!
May 28, 2020
>Book Review – Blood Games – Avery
>I am an independent reviewer. This book is the 1st in the So Cal Vampire series and ends in an HEA. Malia is human, working at her father’s vampire bar. In this universe, humans are aware of the existence of werewolves, but very few know about the existence of vampires. Malia not only knows about vampires, she is rooming with one. Malia catches vampire, Avery, coming from the bar’s “feeding” room after he fed and more from a random female. Avery realizes Malia is his mate, but Malia does not.
>Malia has an ability to avoid vampire mind control. The story explains how rare this is and pairs with an ability to manipulate water. Other than using her ability to pour water on a guy, nothing is ever made of her uniqueness. Why even bring it up then? Malia is really rude to Avery and continues to be rude to him even after they mate. The chemistry between Malia and Avery is non-existent. There isn’t any jealousy from Malia towards Avery for his ex relationships. She literally caught him after sex.
>A plot point that is missed is when Raven and Malia escape their kidnappers is how do they escape. Throughout the whole story, anyone who sees the vampires or learns about them has to have their memories wiped or be killed. Why, then, are Malia’s parents allowed to live? The main conflict, the vampire coup, is handled quickly, not really climaxing in to anything.
>This book is appropriate for an adult audience. I am giving this book 3 stars. The plot was weak and there were tons of editing errors.
>I am an independent reviewer. This book is the 1st in the So Cal Vampire series and ends in an HEA. Malia is human, working at her father’s vampire bar. In this universe, humans are aware of the existence of werewolves, but very few know about the existence of vampires. Malia not only knows about vampires, she is rooming with one. Malia catches vampire, Avery, coming from the bar’s “feeding” room after he fed and more from a random female. Avery realizes Malia is his mate, but Malia does not.
>Malia has an ability to avoid vampire mind control. The story explains how rare this is and pairs with an ability to manipulate water. Other than using her ability to pour water on a guy, nothing is ever made of her uniqueness. Why even bring it up then? Malia is really rude to Avery and continues to be rude to him even after they mate. The chemistry between Malia and Avery is non-existent. There isn’t any jealousy from Malia towards Avery for his ex relationships. She literally caught him after sex.
>A plot point that is missed is when Raven and Malia escape their kidnappers is how do they escape. Throughout the whole story, anyone who sees the vampires or learns about them has to have their memories wiped or be killed. Why, then, are Malia’s parents allowed to live? The main conflict, the vampire coup, is handled quickly, not really climaxing in to anything.
>This book is appropriate for an adult audience. I am giving this book 3 stars. The plot was weak and there were tons of editing errors.
March 22, 2019
Good Story, part of the Denver Troubles and Dragons of Nevada series
Avery, had left his Montana home for LA, where his King resides. Visiting a Vampire friendly club he finds is mate in the daughter of the owner. While he is getting to know her the King dies, putting him in line to take the thrown. His rival Ivan, is a sore looser and Avery's mate becomes a target.
Malia, knows about vampires, her best friend Raven is one, though not by choice. She was attacked by a rogue and saved by a shadow hunter, her choice was to die or be turned. She chose to live. Malia works in her father's club, which vampire friendly. When she meets Avery, she is drawn to him. She never expected to be a mate, or find herself a queen, or having to choose becoming a vampire.
Fast paced, a little steamy, vampire romance. Interesting world building. Part of the Denver Troubles and Dragons of Nevada series. Liked Avery and Milia.
Avery, had left his Montana home for LA, where his King resides. Visiting a Vampire friendly club he finds is mate in the daughter of the owner. While he is getting to know her the King dies, putting him in line to take the thrown. His rival Ivan, is a sore looser and Avery's mate becomes a target.
Malia, knows about vampires, her best friend Raven is one, though not by choice. She was attacked by a rogue and saved by a shadow hunter, her choice was to die or be turned. She chose to live. Malia works in her father's club, which vampire friendly. When she meets Avery, she is drawn to him. She never expected to be a mate, or find herself a queen, or having to choose becoming a vampire.
Fast paced, a little steamy, vampire romance. Interesting world building. Part of the Denver Troubles and Dragons of Nevada series. Liked Avery and Milia.
March 19, 2019
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vampires can fall in love
A great book, sexy and hot without losing sight of the story. Feisty ladies and strong alpha men with lots of sub plots with the secondary characters ( more books to come in a series I hope ) I am not normally a fan of vampires sparkly or not but this one hits all the right notes without changing rules just to make the plot fit The females don't wilt and allow the men to walk all over them, the men have to work to please their ladies and things do go wrong so it is not all plain sailing and boring Long enough to give you enough insight to the characters but short enough to be able to be read before it gets tedious
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March 22, 2019
This is a well written fast paced book about the vampires of southern California. Avery is vampire marked this allows him to walk in sunlight so he moves between Montana and California so know one will realise he isn't aging but this time in Los Angeles something doesn't feel right. When he runs into Malia the daughter of the owner of the club where vampires hang out he is instantly attracted could she be his mate When danger stalks close due to the death of the vampire king Avery must make the choice will he be the new king even if it puts Malia in danger There will be plenty of drama and suspense on the way to the thrilling conclusion of this book.
March 25, 2019
I love McKayla Schutt’s stories and this story Blood Games is another one that I’m putting on my to read again shelf I loved it. Add in a sexy vampire named Avery and a human woman Malia who knew what Avery was intrigued him and made him wonder if Malia was his mate. Malia is the daughter of the owner of the club where Avery took a woman to feed and have sex and when the woman opened the door Malia was standing there with a disgusted look on her face and she told Avery that there is a room for him to feed in. I loved this story and I highly recommend this book it’s definitely well worth the read.
March 24, 2019
A fantastic new series starter! It is action packed with danger, suspense, humour, and witty banter. An on the edge of your seat read that will keep you guessing and excited for what will happen next. The characters are likeable and strong; the chemistry is off the charts; the sex scenes are steamy and well written. This is a really interesting series and I look forward to the next book. Definitely recommended.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 26, 2019
New series with plenty of vampires. The world knows about wolf shifters but not vampires. And they plan on keeping it that way. Malia may be human but she is one of the few that knows about them. So seeing a vamp drinking from a woman is no big deal but when she feels something odd things change fast. And one bachelor vamp is about to change his ways. The story has plenty of vampires fighting vampires as we learn all about them. I have a feeling things will get even more interesting and intense as the series goes.
March 8, 2019
human Malia is room mates with Vampire Raven and her dad owns a night club that caters to Vamps, so she knows about them, When she come acrost Avery one night and he asks her for a date she accepts but when things get out of hand and fate steps in...
This story has tons of twists and turns, fast paced action and lots of steam.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This story has tons of twists and turns, fast paced action and lots of steam.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 21, 2019
The vampires of Los Angeles have lost their king and the heir apparent just found his mate. There is infighting between the vampire council and the new king while rogue vampires are roaming the city. This new series sets up a world where werewolves have gone public but vampires stay hidden for now. The setup is interesting and I would like to read more about these characters. Voluntarily reviewed.
March 23, 2019
I've read a lot of books written by McKayla Schutt; she has done a great job at writing a fantastic book; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
March 25, 2019
Blood Games – Avery by Mckayla Schutt is a fast paced story of a vampire who meets his fated mate and has to fight to save her. This novella is a quick adventure from the first page to the last with a sweet heroine and a dashing hero who find true love and end up with the perfect happily ever after. Anyone who enjoys a faced paced read with sexy scenes of love and adventure will like this book as much as I did.
June 2, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. It was well written and the story and characters were well developed. The story was action packed with plenty of twists and turns. There was suspense, intrigue, emotion, hot chemistry and romance. I loved the individual character personalities and their dynamics with each other. I’d highly recommend this book!!
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 14, 2019
This fast paced story was filled with plenty of action, intrigue, and of course romance add in lots of twists and turns that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. Overall a enjoyable and entertaining read. I received a free copy via Booksprout I voluntarily read and review this ARC no monetary compensation was received the opinions I have expressed are my own.
March 17, 2019
The book is a good paranormal romance read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry. The story is fill with action, intrigue, paranormal, romance, twists, and turns. The story is an enjoyable fast pace read.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 19, 2019
Blood Games- Avery is a great read. I really enjoyed reading the book.
Well written, enjoyable plot and the main characters were great. I liked the chemistry that Avery and Malia had. Plenty of faction and passion. Definite must read.
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Well written, enjoyable plot and the main characters were great. I liked the chemistry that Avery and Malia had. Plenty of faction and passion. Definite must read.
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March 20, 2019
This was n awesome book. Tons of drama, action and twists and turns to keep it exciting. Plot was complex and full of details. Characters Malia and Avery had a good connection to each other. They had good chemistry.
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March 20, 2019
Avery was a centuries old vampire and his mate was a human with “magical blood.” The story was good mainly concerned with rogue vampires and ruling of the vampires. Good character development and several twists and turns and a couple of big surprises at the end. Good read!
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I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 24, 2019
Blood Games- Avery by McKayla Schutt is a wonderful story I have read. This is a wonderful start to a brand new series that I started reading and I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about vampires.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 31, 2019
Everyone needs a good sexy book in there life and this one is it was as well vary written and also were the characters i will be telling other about this book Thank you for the opportunity to read this book and to review this book with my opinion
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April 2, 2019
He is a vampire who prefers a peaceful life going from one city to another very few decades. He finds a mate but she is human, the vampire king is dying and they want him to take over. What is he going to do? Can she cope if he become a king?What would others say? See what will happen
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 18, 2019
Exciting Vampire Romance!
The hot romance between Avery Branigan and Malia Alonso is a wonderful start to this new series. Great characters and intriguing fast paced drama with plenty of suspense, twists, fighting and romance with nice surprise HEA! Enjoy!
I received an arc copy and am happy to leave my honest review.
The hot romance between Avery Branigan and Malia Alonso is a wonderful start to this new series. Great characters and intriguing fast paced drama with plenty of suspense, twists, fighting and romance with nice surprise HEA! Enjoy!
I received an arc copy and am happy to leave my honest review.
April 25, 2019
Wonderfully fantastic... The book was amazing... It had a lot of details and juicy scenes to it... The characters and their personalities match them perfectly... The plot and the storyline was very descriptive and amazing...
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May 6, 2019
It's a little 2 short. That asshole got what he deserved after kidnapping her. I don't quite understand why the council is going back and forth about him. Hopefully real soon her best friend will have a mate of her own. Her parents should b grateful that he saved her life after what happened 2 her. It's really good I hope 2 read more in the future.
March 18, 2019
Fast and fun vampire story. Avery was a great character who had great chemistry with Malia. Malia was a strong character that I liked. Lots of action as two factions of vamps clash with plenty of steam. Likeable secondary characters like Raven that filled the story nicely. Loved it!
March 20, 2019
What a fun vampire read! Avery and Malia were so much fun and quirky to get to know. Their story was fast and exciting. Great read.
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March 20, 2019
The action never seemed to stop, just as your heart is slowing down, woops, it speeds up again either with a new fight, a steamy scene or a confrontation. It’s quite a good story to pass away the time.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 25, 2019
This book has a lot of action drama twists that
kept my attention right throughout the book.
Great plot and the characters have a lot of chemistry
between them.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book via Booksprout.
kept my attention right throughout the book.
Great plot and the characters have a lot of chemistry
between them.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book via Booksprout.
March 20, 2019
This was a different take on the traditional vampires. I thought it was exciting and kept me turning the pages. Definitely would recommend this book to any vampire lovers out there.
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