I really enjoyed this book. The concept is compelling, and entertaining. There were already so many positive reviews, so I knew I had to give the author a chance. Being that this is my first time reading Teresa Gabelman, I found that I was deeply satisfied with the strength of her writing. Her characters are strong, inspiring, and each is very well rounded. Readers will find themselves riveted from the start from the innovative new approach she takes to depicting vampires. Gone are vampires that turn into bats with dark widow-peaks, capes, and instead, are hot, muscular, fighting vamps with purpose.
The story begins with Nicole Callahan, a social worker, and vampire advocate. Her job can get tricky—at best, but she is never one to shy away from helping other. As an advocate to the protection and justice of children, she fights to bring those who would harm and misuse them to justice. Many of her cases are delicate, bringing into very dangerous situations. No longer are social workers just helping human children, however, but vampire children too. Many of her cases have brought out the worst in humanity, and it is her job to expose those who seek to use vampire children for wrong reasons.
In Teresa’s story, the world knows vampires exist, and many have found a way to use their blood to get a fix. Crimson Rush has hit the streets, and Damon and his crew seek to find the person behind the craze. Their path finds them in association with Nicole’s boss. With their help, they will seek to find answers and eliminate the source.
Things take a drastic turn when an unexpected hit is put on Nicole’s life. Fearing for her safety, Damon takes the lead in protecting her, and finding who is behind everything. Nicole is less than thrilled to have her life suddenly at the mercy of others, and fights Damon and her boss every step of the way to continue working.
Undoubtedly, Nicole is Damon’s demise. From the moment he see her, he wants to protect her. Knowing their is a hit on her life only brings out the protective instincts more, and he will do everything in his power to protect her. When the heat erupts between him, he is unable to resist her.
From the start Nicole is drawn to Damon. He is tall, dark, and handsome, all the ingredients for a dangerous infatuation. Their relationship is complicated—at best—yet entirely entertaining. Seeking to scratch an itch, Damon falls for Nicole’s charm; however, he is totally unprepared for the intense need she brings out in him. Their love seems impossible, and Damon puts a good effort to stay sane, but ultimately Nicole is his undoing. Small play in the sheets is far from enough for Nicole, and she soon tells Damon that he either takes her as is, or he leaves.
The ending of this story was definitely predictable, yet satisfying. I felt just a little cheated that after Nicole wakes up I did not get to read the final deed—so to say. I wanted her new cravings to really shine, and she finally take Damon as we wanted to see. Of everything, that bothered me the most. What would it have hurt to just flesh out the ending? I’m sorry, I guess I’m a sucker for biting and sucking blood.
My other peeve with this book is that it needed to be longer. A good 5 more chapters could have really fleshed out a few things. I felt as if I did not know Damon and the other vampires very well. Where did they come from? How does their system work? Where do they live? Where were they before being known to humanity of their existence? etc…
In all, this book is an excellent introduction to a new series. Many other characters are brought up that will have books later, and I am excited to get started. Teresa’s books are not terribly long, and they can be read fairly quickly.
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Never had she felt this type of devastation. Not once had her love being turned down felt this way. Curling up, she lay down and cried into her pillow praying she was strong enough to survive the pain this time, truly terrified she wasn't.Highlighted by 94 Kindle readers- “Because I have never wanted anyone the way I want you. I can't promise you anything, Nicole. Just tonight. I can just promise you tonight.”Highlighted by 86 Kindle readers
- Damon watched her walk away from him to Jared. When Jared smiled down at her and draped his arm across her shoulder, Damon felt a deep seated fear that he might be too late.Highlighted by 85 Kindle readers
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Good Vamp story. Ready for all the rest!!!!!!
What can I say? ♡(。-ω-) Love a good book with a good plot. I read some reviews before buying it. And yeah, maybe it should have been 4 stars for Nicole not giving Damon hell. I was checking audible first, and had to buy when noticed Jeffrey Kafer was the narrator. The man is a genius when it comes to female characters. And vamps... Kafer's caramel voice is surely to melt any hearts ♡ ～('▽^人)
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Cleverly writen and hot dynamics here but...
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Wow I loved this book so much
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