Blood of the Rose

Tudor Vampire Chronicles #2

by Kate Pearce

When Rosalind Llewellyn had to join forces with her enemy, Christopher Ellis to defeat a rogue Vampire threatening Henry VIII, their alliance led to a surprising passion. Reunited after a years separation, they face a new threat that could destroy their last chance at happiness.

Christopher is delighted by the spectacular rise at court of his friends George and Anne Boleyn. But Rosalind suspects Lady Anne is up to no good-she may even be a Vampire who’s bewitched the king. Now Rosalind must fight to keep Christopher from falling under the woman’s mysterious spell. It isn’t until Anne reveals a dark secret that Christopher awakens to where the true danger lies-and he begins to play a desperate game in order to save the woman he loves…

Genres: Vampires, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Historical Romance, Romance, Historical, Historical Fiction

320 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published December 10, 2010

About the author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kate Pearce was born in England in the middle of a large family of girls and quickly found that her imagination was far more interesting than real life. After acquiring a degree in history and barely escaping from the British Civil Service alive, she moved to California and then to Hawaii with her kids and her husband and set about reinventing herself as a romance writer.

She is known for both her unconventional heroes and her joy at subverting romance clichés. In her spare time she self publishes science fiction erotic romance, historical romance, and whatever else she can imagine. You can find Kate on katepearce.com.

Reviews

[Jocelin · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Can I just say WOW!!!!!!!! I really loved this book. It had everything in it except the kitchen sink (because it wasn't invented yet). The Blood of the Rose gives us another interesting take on life @ court during the reign of Henry the VIII. Of course, Lady Rosalind and Lord Christopher are still trying to deny their feelings for each other (do I love you because of the prophecy or are my feelings real?) Get over yourselves and admit that you love each other. This is one of the nagging aspects of this book that grated my nerves. We know you two are in love, the writing is on the walls and all over court.
There are a couple of new characters in this book: Anne Boleyn and her brother George. There is intrigue surrounding this duo and it is not good. Anne seems to have all the men @ court falling under her spell even Christopher is slightly beguiled. Something seems strange and it is up to Rosalind and Christopher to find out if there is treachery afoot.
This book really left me wanted to read more. I would have enjoyed a few more tidbits about Elias Warner. He was a secondary character, but I do believe that he has a very interesting back story. The one character I do wish had been left out was George Boleyn. He was slightly unnecessary and he did not add anything significant to the storyline. He was one of those creepy characters that lurked in the background looking for trouble. I think Ms. Pearce should write another story explaining what happens to Elias. A short ebook would be ok.
The story line was so good that the romance was not really necessary. It was a solidly crafted book and the writing was really well done. I love the way she incorporated the elements of court life with the paranormal. I can't wait to read the last book in the series.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kate Pearce delivers an exciting and thrilling sequel in her Tudor Chronicles series.

Blood of the Rose picks up a year after Rosalind and Christopher’s separation in Kiss of the Rose. Rosalind Llewellyn is ordered back to the court. The king is facing an even bigger threat than the Spanish Vampire she had defeated. Rosalind is nervous about returning to the court and facing Christopher Ellis after their intense and passionate affair.

Christopher is enjoying his time with the king. He is held in high regards and when his friends, the Boleyn take their place at the court, he is delighted. However, Rosalind returns and points out that Ann Boleyn is indeed a vampire and is plotting to harm the king, he must join forces with her again.

Kate Pearce weaves a wonderful paranormal spin about the Tudor family. The Tudor era is fascinating and compelling. Her characters are fresh, sensual and complex. Rosalind is a kick-ass vampire hunter that is strong and equally appealing. At times, I wanted to shake her because she kept pushing Christopher away at times when I felt she should have got closer to him.

Christopher is a wonderful hero. His love for Rosalind is strong and obvious. He tries so hard to protect her and does give it his all. Christopher faces a lot of obstacles and dilemmas in this tale. His alliance with Rosalind creates an undeniable hardship with his oath to the Mithras Cult and the vampires. He must decide to fulfill his promise to them or protect the woman he loves. Christopher’s choice leads to some deadly consequences.

Rosalind is force to watch Christopher play a dangerous game with Ann Boleyn in order to save the crown. Ann is actually a great villain. She lures Christopher in her plot and they share an interesting past. Rosalind’s partnership with the three men that she is bound to is tested and more is at stake this time around. Pearce does an excellent job at revealing all the characters emotions and their intense distrust and apprehension.

Bold and rich secondary characters are penned in this wonderful tale. They add a complexity and intriguing element to the story. In this story we learn more of Christopher’s past and some new characters are added. I anticipate learning more about them in the books to come.

Overall, picking up Blood of the Rose is a must! Readers will finally be delighted to read about Christopher and Rosalind’s plight to a deserving HEA. Ms. Pearce has hit her stride and I can’t wait for the next book in this series.

[Fiendishly Bookish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kate Pearce continues her amazingly vibrant and sensual Tudor Vampire Chronicles with the sequel to Kiss of the Rose. This time, in Blood of the Rose, a year has elapsed since the turmoil at Richmond Palace, and reluctantly Lady Rosalind Llewellyn and Sir Christopher Ellis have parted ways though not without heartfelt sacrifice. Can they ever be together, being who they are? Who their families are? And can they survive an uncertain future?

Kate Pearce gives new meaning to “pining” between her star-crossed lovers Rosalind and Christopher who must overcome the hardest obstacles of all…their hearts. In Blood of the Rose, Rosalind and Rhys are summoned once again to Court, this time to the newly acquired Hampton Court. Queen Catherine has been dismissed, and in her place upstart Anne Boleyn has secured the King’s favors. The betrothal between Rosalind and Christopher still stands unchallenged, and the Court seethes with new dangers at every turn.

Pearce has magnified the conflicts in Blood, providing an even greater challenge than her characters have ever faced. This time, Rosalind, Christopher, Rhys, Elias, and Olivia are outnumbered, outmaneuvered and have little to bargain with. Each exist in a precarious state, their status at Court uncertain. Welcomed in certain circles, and excluded from others, together they must find any means of leverage to free the King of Anne Boleyn.

But this time, there is no easy solution, and Pearce makes this case over and over again that retreat sometimes is the only option. Sometimes it is the only solution. Besides Hampton Court being overrun by the political aspirations of the Vampire Council, the greater threat is the Boleyn family and their entourage-Vampires….every single one of them. And with one gaze, and a dash of vampire magic, Anne holds the most powerful man in her sway.

Blood of the Rose is very much a coming together of Pearce’s characters and a sort of reckoning. It is where they evolve, turn the corner. Just like the insurmountable obstacles that Pearce has placed in her characters path, the conflicts of the heart run that same parallel route. Rosalind and Christopher cannot continue apart, yet they also cannot decide how to move forward. Elias cannot continue blindly following the dictates of the Vampire Council, Rhys must accept that Rosalind is lost to him romantically and must move on, and Anne Boleyn has managed to place a wedge between Christopher and Rosalind. Christopher must face down his Uncle Edward and extricate himself from certain death by the Cult of Mithras.

All of Pearces’ actors must walk a tightrope as the plots thicken, and the conflicts become inflamed, all the while maintaining a delicate balance of the Kings favor. But most of all, each and every one of them must have faith that the maelstrom that is Anne Boleyn and the danger that will be unleashed at Court will inevitably be her downfall. Will they let the fates decide her path rather than defensive or offensive strategies?

Blood of the Rose has a way anchoring into the heart and the mind on so many levels…through the tenderness of its connections; Rosalind and Christopher, the bonds that are forged between Elias and Christopher, and the truce between Rhys, once enemies, now friends united. It is a grand romance infused with steamy sensuality, steeped in suspense, danger, and the lustre of Pearce’s words that brings her settings and characters to life.

August ushers in the next novel in the series, Mark of the Rose which looks to be Rhys’ and Verity’s story.

A Fiendishly Bookish Review (and one grumpy cat)

[C Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is definitely better than the first book "Kiss of the Rose" and I loved everything about it from the cover, to the characters, and how again, Ms Kate Pearce managed to weave fact and fiction together in one compelling read.

After a year of being away from court, Rosalind has been summoned again to protect King Henry from a new threat. There's a new vampire here and I loved how Ms Pearce described Anne and George Boleyn, but here they're vampires. Apparently, Anne has a history with Christopher because they have been family friends, and if not for Rosalind's Druid senses, he would never have known Anne is a vampire.

I felt like I was reading Philippa Gregory's "The Other Boleyn Girl", what with Anne's ambition and how she wrapped the King around her finger. Her closeness with George was notable because in this case they're not really siblings. Mary Boleyn was mentioned in passing and another thing I liked is seeing Elias Warner in a vulnerable state over Anne.

Intrigue, jealousy, lust, passion, deceit, betrayal, you name it this novel has it. There was never a moment of peace between Rosalind and Christopher, they're in conflict more than ever and the only time they're in accord is whenever their limbs are tangled in their passion. Both of them are tied to their vows and Ms Pearce really built tension and made it difficult for characters to make their decisions. Again, the no and miscommunication is the formula, I just hoped that they were able to sort things out but in an orderly manner, but then again their actions spoke for themselves and I guess that's the way it goes.

Rosalind have problems of her own, and Christopher has even bigger problems. Both of them are too stubborn and maybe in this case, honorable, to keep things from each other when they promised to be honest to each other. There's a little mystery here and I liked how Christopher's dilemma was resolved. My hate for Anne Boleyn was renewed and there were bloody battles here I just wish she was slaughtered in one of them.

The next book "Mark of the Rose", about to be released is really promising. I wonder if Rhys would have a chance with Olivia.

[Ems Dawson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Think Romeo & Juliet meets Mills & Boon, meets Twilight, meets Philippa Gregory and you'll be getting close to Kate Pearce's 'Blood of the Rose'

This is the second installment of The Tudor Vampire Chronicles. Not having read the first one I entered Pearce's world 'In medias res', so to speak. This was no bad thing. It gave me the space to construct my own ideas about the characters pasts and what not. plus Pearce makes enough references to her previous book to establish the groundwork, without making the plot dependent on a knowledge of the first book.

There are healthy doses of 'forsooths, mayhaps, verilys, and perchances', certainly enough to keep any fan of historical fiction happy.

I usually love historical fiction but this didn't quite do it for me. it was a tad heavy on the 'romance' side of things. that said the idea behind the novel was good. With the recent boom in Vampire tales, it must be hard to coin an original idea. Pearce manages to introduce new 'facts' about vampires in a similar vain to Bram Stoker, who wrote long before Twighlight entered pop culture and prescribed the laws of Vampire/human love.

I feel I should add that I don't think I was the target audience for this novel, perhaps a couple more years, and a marriage or two would have aided my appreciation... (maybe if I was a little longer in the tooth?)

If you have a long flight, or a beach bound holiday 'Blood of the Rose' will do the trick nicely.

[Yvonne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was very excited to pick up the second book in this series. Blood Of The Rose is full of romance, suspense and Tudor scandal. Kate Pearce does a good job of mixing historical fiction with paranormal romance.

The story picks up a year later with the Druids continuing to protect King Henry VIII from the threat of vampires. Rosalind and Rhys have returned to court. Once again they must call a truce with enemies Christopher and Elias in order to keep the infamous Anne Boleyn from turning the king into a vampire and taking over England.

The first book left Rosalind and Christopher’s relationship up in the air. I was happy that their romance continued despite the dangers of being on opposite sides. The harder they tried to stay away from each other, the more their feelings seemed to pull them together. The relationship remained rocky thorough the story, but I was very pleased with the way the ending was handled.

The introduction of the Boleyn family kept me in suspense. From history, I knew what would happen, but I was anxious to see how the story would twist to include them. Anne was always thought to be very ambitious and into dark magic, so making her a vampire was a stroke of genius.

I love this series and can’t wait to see what happens in the next book.

[Kerry-Anne Samuel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first. Was a little disappointed...

[The Bookish Vixen · Rating 3 out of 5]

First of all, THIS COVER. Gorgeous. I absolutely adore the idea behind these books — what if vampires were among us, and what if they tried to take over Tudor England? What if Anne Boleyn was a vampire? Ever since the HBO show Tudors, I perk up at the mention of this time in history. So dramatic and dangerous and fascinating.... this book is really not though. Which really bums me out. It felt pretty much like a repeat of the first book, being about the same characters. I was hoping for more. I felt like conflict was promised, that never happened, and then drama happened where I didn’t see a need for it. I feel like I need to go read a Bertrice Small now to get some of the dangerous court life I was hoping for.

Overall I enjoyed it, but it didn’t always hold my attention, because I didn’t feel like anything new was happening.

[Anamika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though I found the love story dull. Rosalind came across irritating at times. I still loved the book.

Except to vent out my irritating a few time I was completely in grossed in the book. Ending is really beautiful.

[TinaMarie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anne Boleyn is the vampire Christopher and Rosalind must protect from the King. Most of the story is about the secrets they are protecting from each other.

[Habrewer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blood of the Rose by Kate Pearce
2nd Book in the Tudor Vampire Chronicles
*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

Blood the Rose takes us back to King Henry VIII’s court where he is facing a new threat. Rosalind is called back to court to aid her cousin in his task of protecting the King. She is reluctant to go because she doesn’t want to face her betrothed Lord Christopher Ellis.

Christopher is not any happier to see Rosalind than she is to see him. They are angry at each other because of the lack of communication over the last year but discover the reason or person behind it. Both families have decided not to break the betrothal and use it (them) to their advantage.

Rosalind is upset to see that Anne Boleyn has worked her way into the King Henry’s heart and taken the place of Queen Katherine. She suspects that Anne is a Vampire and is concerned about who else is involved. She can’t share her concerns with the King so she warns him to be careful and trust no one.

Anne seems to be interested in Christopher too and this doesn’t sit well with Rosalind. She becomes part of Lady Anne’s court so she can keep an eye on her and at night goes Vampire hunting with Rhys. She is determined to find a way to stop Anne from turing the King and keeping both him and Christopher safe from the Boleyns.

I loved the setting for this story and wanted to be there. The descriptions used to set the scenery were perfect and allowed you to see Rosalind getting lost in the hedge maze or them strolling through the rose garden. We were not overloaded with back story but instead treated to bits and pieces as they were needed, like Christopher’s history with the Boleyns.

The chemistry between Christopher and Rosalind is obvious from the beginning. The sexual tension between them has built over the last year, they are both on edge and ready to explode. They manage to find time together but have to be careful and not let Anne find out. I love the banter back and forth between them, Rosalind is not afraid to give as good as she gets. They argue and fight like an old married couple, it’s plain to see they care about each other.

The secondary characters are interesting and add just the right touch to the story. I like that Rhys’ love for Rosalind wasn’t just glossed over. He still cares for her and is very protective but is starting to move on. New characters are introduced that are important to the story and I hope to see in future books.

This book combines some of my favorite things, the story of Anne Boleyn, King Henry VIII time period and vampires how could it go wrong? It didn’t, I loved this book even more than the first one and can’t wait for the next one to come out.
I give Blood of the Rose 4½ Flaming Hearts.

[Bookaholics · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blood of the Rose by Kate Pearce
Paranormal Romance -Feb. 1st, 2011
4 stars

Decadent and ambitious, the 2nd of the Rose series is set in Tudor times. The heroine, Rosalind Llewellyn is a Druid slayer sent to protect the Queen and King of England. But she is in love and betrothed to her family’s enemy - a man named Christopher Ellis. Both Rosalind and Christopher love each other. Unfortunately, they have been separated and Christopher has been assigned by his evil and heartless uncle to guide and protect the vampire Anne Boleyn and her brother George. While Rosalind has been away, the Lady Anne has used her power to muddle Christopher’s mind. When Rosalind returns to court, she finds she must try to save Christopher. He has changed and Rosalind fears for him. Not only that, the King has also fallen under Lady Anne’s spell. Will Rosalind and her companion Rhys be able to save them in time?

I loved how the author created a rich world that has been largely unexplored in the romance genre and gives it new life. The court intrigue is exciting to read. Rosalind and Rhys are fascinating characters (And I can’t wait for the 3rd installment where Rhys will now be the main character!) Because this is a transitional book, it is not as intense as the 1st. I also mourned that Christopher does not play as active a role as the 1st book. Since, he is often under the influence of his Lady Anne, his character is less active than Rosalind. In the 1st book Christopher and Rosalind had a lively and often deadly banter that I missed in this book. However, I still feel this installment is not to be missed. Especially due to the heated history between the two main characters, I highly suggest reading Kiss of the Rose 1st. As a side note, this series is tamer than the author’s prior novels.

Intrigue, a lush opulent background, and true love make this a thrilling read.

Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club

[Candace · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was surprised at how much time had passed (a year) since the last one because the story almost felt like it started right when it left off, or maybe a month or two later. The connection between Christopher and Rosalind was certainly still intact!
This one felt similar to the first one as far as the relationship between the two went. I felt the connection between them, but they've had a year to contemplate their betrothal and what the long term consequences could be. This has created a bit of rift between them as well as the fact that Christopher is friends with the new vampires at court. There's a bit of trouble between them but I was very happy that Kate continued with making sure that the tifts weren't too long and drawn out. There's nothing I hate more then two people who love each other going on and on with creating their own conflicts by lack of communication or something like that. So although these issues came up they were never too long lasting, for the most part anyway. And the love triangle bit wasn't really an issue at all. It's like Rhys has realized that Rosalind's heart has already been given to Christopher and he's quite accepted that. More so then Rosalind sometimes.
I think that Kate does a fantastic job with the sex scenes bit. They're not too numerous nor long and drawn out. Although we know that more is going on in the bedroom she doesn't show us every single time.
I have to warn you though, the last quarter of the book is completely un-put-downable. Seriously, talk about INTENSE! I had to hide out cause the interruptions were about to make me lose my mind. It was awesome.
I LOVE this cover, but I really missed Christopher being on it like he was in the first one. When I caught myself flipping to the cover I realized that I must have spent a LOT of time staring at the cover of the first one. I mean seriously, who wouldn't?
I can't WAIT for the next book, it's scheduled to be out in late summer.

[Lindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

In book two of Kate Pearce’s fascinating genre-bending series, unlikely lovers Rosalind Llewelyn and Christopher Ellis are reunited after being apart for one year. They’re enemies because of their family loyalties and ideologies, but they are once again brought together by a common goal: to eliminate any vampire threats to the king. Despite being at odds, they share a fiery passion. Continuing the story from the first book in the series, Rosalind and Christopher are still betrothed, and their families are none too pleased about it. But the families aren’t so opposed that they won’t try to use the betrothal to their advantage. Meanwhile, King Henry VIII has ditched his queen in favor of Anne Boleyn, who is not only a vampire, but part of a sinister vampire plot to take over the world. She also has her own dark agenda, and she makes a truly delicious villain.

Readers will enjoy this fast-paced tale of twisted and shifting alliances, passion, intrigue, suspense and deceit. I especially like the clever blending of fact and fiction and the utilization of recognizable historical figures as central characters in the story. This series brings the characters to life and will capture the attention of readers of both paranormal romance and historical fiction. The gorgeous cover deserves a special mention, because once again the folks in the art department at Signet Eclipse have pulled out all the stops.

While Blood of the Rose can probably be read as a standalone book, I would strongly recommend that the series be read in order for everything to really make sense. I suspect this will be even more important as the series progresses. The deeper I get in this series the more I like it, and I’m really looking forward to Ms. Pearce’s next book.

4 1/2 Kisses, 1 Pepper (m/f)
Reviewed for TwoLips Reviews

[Nina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to receive this book as part of the first-reads promotion. To be honest it made my day. I read it only a few days after reading the first book in the series, "Kiss of the Rose". So if that is any indication, I really enjoyed the series. They are the kind of books which have great pace, and flow beautifully. You begin reading one, and then time just slips away from you until you finish the last page.

I don't want to give away too much of the plot, but basically, this story centres on the relationships between Druids (Vampire Slayers), Vampires, Vampire Protectors, Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII in Tudor England. It is a really interesting take on Vampires, and places them in a different context than a lot of the popular books of the moment, which is refreshing. The book contains a rich backdrop of Tudor England, which is lovely to read about a bit of a different time period in historical romance novels. Within the parameters of being a paranormal history romance novel, the historical facts are fairly accurate. The book has some great banter between the characters, and although you feel like banging some heads together at some point (or is that just me?) it is amusing. As indicated by my previous comment, there is also some great tension in the books, between the characters personally, and through the main action sequence. Kate Pearce skilfully adds in some sexy romance between all that, not to the extent that it interrupts the main storyline, but it gives the story a bit of added spice.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book, and the series. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series, which is focused on one of the main/supporting characters from this novel.

[Tarra · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm on the fence about this book. I liked the premise, but a lot fell flat. It was well paced. I liked the changes in Rhys and Elias. Rosalind was getting on my nerves. She was whiny and constantly finding fault with Christopher. Even up until the end, she was stubborn and annoying. I wanted to yell at Christopher through my kindle, just forget about her already! It really seemed at times that the only love and commonality they had between them was in the sack. Or the hay. There were too many secrets, a lot of double crossing, and distrust from every character. Too many times it seemed there were much simpler solutions to their problems, but they took the hard route, which was often never really explored to potential. The ending was too convenient. These factors made me not enjoy this book as much as the first. Too much happened to these characters in the span of a year, from where the first book left off. I would have like that explained more. Yet, despite all this I liked the book. Sometimes you need a book that is as aggregating as it is entertaining.

[Carien · Rating 3 out of 5]

My main concern about the first book in this series was that the romance was very angsty and that the heroine and hero both acted very stubborn. Nothing much has changed when it comes to that in book two I'm afraid. Rosalind and Christopher kept me frustrated about their romance throughout Blood of the Rose as well. There were some less angsty romantic scenes, but far too few in my opinion.

The story and setting on the other hand are really cool and had me totally engrossed until the storyline I was anticipating to be continued in future books was suddenly killed off! I can understand why Pearce made this choice, but I was not happy!

Chances of me continuing this series:
The setting, writing and the characters are all very good and apart from the things I mentioned here I did enjoy the book, so I might give the next book (which starts a new story with different lead characters) a chance to see if this time I will enjoy both the action and the romance.

[Jillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to receive this book from Kate through first reads. Thank you so much. When I received this book I hadn't yet read the first of the series. So I set about doing that and I seriously love this series.
Kate has managed to blur the lines between good and bad, giving this series another dimension of sworn enemies working together and the reader being drawn into their lives. The main characters all believing they are on the right side are characters that you get invested in. They are all struggling with their own believes while also having to open them selves up to the believes of their enemies. Showing that the world is more grey then black and white, right or wrong.
I cannot wait to read the next in this series!

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was barely two stars for me...mostly as it felt like a complete repeat of the first book. The characters spend most of their time talking or worrying about the plot, most of which seems to take place offstage. It's hard to believe that a premise as interesting as vampires in the Tudor Court fell this flat, and it's also hard to believe that Henry VIII would be content to leave the vampire-hunting to other people, frankly.

So beyond the fact that this is the first time I've seen a certain sexual act performed in a romance novel (and in a paranormal historical, no less!), this was not especially interesting.

[Siobhan Muir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kate Pearce is one of my all time favorite authors and her Tudor Vampire Chronicles are great historical romance woven with paranormal intrigue. This is the second book in the series and we revisit the betrothal of Christopher Ellis and Rosalind Llewellyn. Things aren't as rosy as the last book ended. Christopher and Rosalind haven't heard from each other in a year, and there's a new vampire threat to King Henry the Eighth. I particularly enjoyed the subplot concerning Christopher and the Cult of Mithras. This is a great historical/paranormal series and I recommend it to everyone who enjoys that kind of story.

[Zenta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Otrajā sērijas grāmatā turpinās iepriekš iepazīto galveno varoņu dzīves stāts. Sižeta līnija tipiska: iemīlas cilvēki no divām naidīgām ģimenē, viņi cenšas turēties kopā spītējot savu dzimtu lēmumiem. Šī daļa noved pie līdzšinējā galvenā pāra stāta beigām. Nespēju nepriecāties par jauno varoņu - Boleinu parādīšanos, jo zinot īstenos vēstures aspektus un ņemot vērā ka "Otra Boleinu māsa" ir viena no manām mīļākajām vēsturiskajām filmām, patika ka autore bija izvēlējusies šīs personības atspoguļot no sava skatījuma.

*Vēstures skatījums
*Emocionalitāte personāžos
*Sižeta līnija
*Laimīgās beigas

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too much of a summary will give too much away. Let me just say that our favorite Druid vampire slayer, Rosalind, is back and fighting more dangerous enemies than ever. Hunky Christopher Ellis is back too, to stand by his lady.

I think I enjoyed this book better than the first. I love the way the characters are so real. There is just the right amount of sex for me, which is just a couple of nice, hot scenes. The storyline in this book is clever and surprising. I can't wait to see where it is going.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this second book of the series, Rosalind and Christopher are finally back together at Court after a year long absence. They are still betrothed, and they find that they must work together to keep the King safe from the Vampires again. The Druid and the Druid Slayer, can they put aside their families and their vowes to be together...

I love Rosalind and Christopher, they banter and argue back and forth but in the end, they love each other.

Interesting twist on the Tudors and Lady Anne as a Vampire. Enjoyable fast read.

[Kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars! Vampires and King Henry VIII court, two of my favorite things!

I loved this book. Kate Pearce has a way of making the back and forth between the characters intense, rather than mundane. I'm glad that Rhys has finally come to terms with Rosalind being with Christopher. The storyline somewhat ended with this book, although I know there is more coming, so I'm excited to see where the next book takes us.

A great read! BUT you really should read these in order.

[Night · Rating 4 out of 5]

Started out slow. Rosalind and Christopher seemed to go back and forth over the same territory numerous times. I didn't read the first book, so some of the back story was helpful. The last quarter of the book speeds up and gets very interesting.

I normally have no interest in historical romance books like this, but it kept me reading and interested me enough to track down the first book, so 4 stars!

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book, it was well written and it kept inline with the first one, Christopher and Rosalind are a perfect fit, however sometimes the misunderstandings between them can become frustrating. Rhys and Ellias are good background characters and I am looking forward to seeing them again in the next book.I would like to know if there will be more books in this series as there were six queens afterall?

[Eliza Leone · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic sequel! The first book was great and this one was not a let down. The same characters are back and still with their same flair. No personalities are lost from book to book and the spark is still strong between the main romance. With a new twist and storyline for this book the main issues are still apparent and the author was faithful down to the last detail. I highly recommend.

[Amanda The Book Slayer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Second book in this series. I really enjoyed how she tied up all the ends with Rosalind and Christopher. How can you not love a good love story with action and mystery mixed with druids and vampires. Really this was just as good as the first book.
The next book looks promising as well. I can't wait to find out what happens with Rhys.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

It sucked me in from the first page, and spat me out at the last one. This book was just as wonderful as the first one! I love Christopher and Rosalind, they're so wonderful together. I loved the little tidbit of their life at the end and can only hope we get more glimpses in the next book. I highly recommend this series.

[M · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's the second book in the series, so I'm playing a little catch up. I have not read the first book. I'm at chapter 4 and willing it to do something quickly. I think I just need to get past the reintroducing the characters and then maybe. I don't have anything invested in these characters so it's hard to get all the "inside" jokes and teasing. Got bored and moved on to another book.