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teresab78's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars - super hot and I liked the MCs. However, there was so much potential for more plot to this story with Katerina’s coven and the hint at fated mates. It ended without much of a climax.
witandsin's review against another edition
2.0
For years, vampire Raphael Laurent has watched Lord Aleric Vane from afar. Aleric is the third son of a duke and his unwillingness to give into his father’s demands has left him without funds, but with the freedom to do as he pleases. Raphael keeps watch over the object of his desires, but never makes contact until Aleric is attacked. The attackers leave Aleric near death, so Raphael rescues him the only way he can – by turning him. But turning Aleric into a vampire only creates problems instead of solving them. For to save Aleric, Raphael broke an unwritten rule. One that may cost him the once chance he has at an immortal life with the man he loves.
From Afar starts off on a high note with a tempting mix of longing, action, and vice. Unfortunately, while Ava March hooked me at the start, my attention was lost less than halfway through the story. From Afar is disappointingly unmemorable. Raphael and Aleric were likeable and the sexual tension between them was laid out on the page, both basic elements of an intriguing tale. Yet nothing in this story came to life for me, which was a pity. Don’t get me wrong – there is nothing to dislike about From Afar. The ingredients for an entertaining story are all present and Ms. March’s writing flowed smoothly, so perhaps even though From Afar didn’t capture my attention, it will grab someone else.
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
From Afar starts off on a high note with a tempting mix of longing, action, and vice. Unfortunately, while Ava March hooked me at the start, my attention was lost less than halfway through the story. From Afar is disappointingly unmemorable. Raphael and Aleric were likeable and the sexual tension between them was laid out on the page, both basic elements of an intriguing tale. Yet nothing in this story came to life for me, which was a pity. Don’t get me wrong – there is nothing to dislike about From Afar. The ingredients for an entertaining story are all present and Ms. March’s writing flowed smoothly, so perhaps even though From Afar didn’t capture my attention, it will grab someone else.
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hartd's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first book I've encountered by Ava March which has something supernatural going on. It's set in the Regency era in London, but the setting is much less important here than in her other works. There also is not a lot of plot or character development - Raphael is achingly lonely, and Aleric is a little bit haughty, but he is mostly consumed with lust. The bulk of the story is introspection and sex scenes.
I really like Raphael and it's surprising that I think the story works so well because he is a sweet and likeable character.
There is a feeling of destiny to this pairing from the beginning, so if you like that kind of thing, I recommend this book highly.
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I listened to the audiobook, and I really enjoyed Alex Moorecock's narration.
I really like Raphael and it's surprising that
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I didn't think of him badly at any point, even though he is a stalker.There is a feeling of destiny to this pairing from the beginning, so if you like that kind of thing, I recommend this book highly.
Content warning:
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I dislike violence between partners in books and that is something that happens here, at the end. It's meant to be acceptable because they're vampires, but it makes me uncomfortable.I listened to the audiobook, and I really enjoyed Alex Moorecock's narration.
claudiereads's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
This felt a bit incomplete and finished too abruptly, even for a short story. The romance was very ott, with minimal plot — a stalker vampire gets his guy — but a lot of really nice sex scenes.
This felt a bit incomplete and finished too abruptly, even for a short story. The romance was very ott, with minimal plot — a stalker vampire gets his guy — but a lot of really nice sex scenes.
friends2lovers's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
3.0
This was my first romance from Ava March and it was enjoyable. I think this may be March’s only paranormal-historical romance, which is a shame because I would read more about these Regency era vampires in London. Recommended for those in the mood for something short, steamy, and entertaining!
Series: none, this is a standalone
Genres: M/M Paranormal Historical Erotic Romance
Setting: November 1817 (Regency era) in London, England
Hero: Raphael Laurent, vampire
Hero: Lord Aleric Vane, third son of a duke
Point-of-View: 3rd person, dual perspective, past tense
Tropes/Themes: vampires, pining/obsessed hero, hero in peril, turned against their will, canoodling in a carriage
Format/Edition: ebook borrowed from BPL via Libby
Published: 2010, Samhain Publishing
Length: 30k words (novella)
Read Date: July 26, 2022
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Sexual content
lbcecil's review against another edition
2.0
The only reasons I hadn't read this novel sooner was because of the vampire element within it. Thats why it looses a star. I don't like historical vampire novels. But this is Ava March so it was still good :)
maya56's review against another edition
3.0
What there was of it, I liked. I would have enjoyed it better had there been just a little bit more... such as how Raphael came to be so infatuated with Aleric, or perhaps a little more tension in how Aleric responds to being turned.
shantastic's review against another edition
3.0
It's not this book's fault that I've reached my Ava March saturation point, but nonetheless I have. I was curious to see how she'd handle paranormals, and was disappointed that there was nothing particularly original here. Just Rafael playing the Edward Cullen and stalking his lover. Bleh.
The sex was hot, though, and I liked the characters OK. They're just... not the Brook Street boys.
The sex was hot, though, and I liked the characters OK. They're just... not the Brook Street boys.
angelwrites's review against another edition
4.0
I love Ava March - can I just start with that? This isn't your grandma's Regency novel, though, so don't expect parlor teas and country dance parties. This is Ava's version of Vampire Regency - and it's steam heat and bared fangs erotic.
It's a short piece, but packed with top-notch characterization - lots of emotional punch for the length. Loneliness, frustration, confusion, misunderstandings - my heart just ached for Raphael.
A little more backstory wouldn't have been amiss and I did find the ending rushed up at me like a flash flood. Would have liked just a little bit more...
It's a short piece, but packed with top-notch characterization - lots of emotional punch for the length. Loneliness, frustration, confusion, misunderstandings - my heart just ached for Raphael.
A little more backstory wouldn't have been amiss and I did find the ending rushed up at me like a flash flood. Would have liked just a little bit more...
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