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lobo1tomia's review against another edition
3.0
The Royal House of Shadows caught my interest with it’s unique premise: one main storyline, four books by different authors. Plus I was only familiar with Nalini Singh so I thought it would be a good way to get to know the other writers especially Gena Showalter whom everyone I know is raving about. The King and Queen of Elden were brutally murdered by a blood sorcerer but before they died they’ve cast a spell to their four children to keep them safe and make sure that they will avenge their death. Nicolai the crown prince who is also a vampire has lost his memory of who is he and becomes a sex slave and his mistresses would not let to use his powers. Still he manages to call for help which comes from somewhere he was not expected. Jane Parker is alone and trying to peace her life and body together after a horrible tragedy that left her soul and body broken. But by night she has very vivid dreams about a slave. She recieves a book that is a key to enter to another dimension to the man she saw in her dreams. So Jane finds herself beside Nicolai and helps him to escape. While running away the vampire remembers more and more about his past and the whys of the strange connection between him and Jane.
I really liked the premise of this series. Especially that there is a dimension parallel to our world where vampires, werewolves, witches, sorcerers etc. exist.I was not expecting this much sex but this shows how I am not familiar with Showalter’s work. For me there were times when the sex get in the way of the adventures because I really loved the storyline. And also I was not happy with the protagonists. Nicolai was too much for me and I didn’t like how he used Jane and as for Jane I thought she will be a bit tougher and not accept readily that she belongs to the vampire.
But all in all it was a fast paced book and wet my appetite for the rest of the series.
wulfwyn's review against another edition
4.0
I need a new Kindle. Why you ask. Because Gena Showalter scorched mine with Lord of the Vampires! This steamy romance is filled with drama and heart pounding action. This book is HOT! Gena Showalter has written a superbly intoxicating novel that will have you either not daring to breathe or unable to breathe. Prepare properly for reading this book. Disconnected the phone, put a do not disturb sign on the door; grab your favorite decadent food and a bottle of chilled favorite beverage. You will be drawn into Delfina, you will become Jane Parker and you will be romanced by Nicolai. Come and let Harlequin Nocturne seduce you with a new series!
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Great book, loved it, want more! Really wish I had gotten the 4th book, but no such luck :( Oh, well :)
laurla's review against another edition
"cold hard logic - her best and only friend."
gamz's review against another edition
3.0
It was ok. I expected more. I mean, this was written by Gena Showalter, author of LOTU! Here’s hoping the rest of the series is an improvement.
kat_the_book_dragon's review against another edition
2.0
Eh
I love gena and most her books but this one wasn’t for me. I’m going to stick with lords of the underworld
I love gena and most her books but this one wasn’t for me. I’m going to stick with lords of the underworld
mistwithanie's review against another edition
4.0
I cannot enough begin to describe how much I enjoyed reading this book. It had me hooked from the Prologue. As a reader I connected with Nicolai and Jane on their journey. The honesty in their feelings an emotions was just fantastically written. I am so excited for the next three books in this series.
My favor part was when Nicolai got confused about Jane's comment on Vicodin. Very humours, had me laughing out loud and loving every minute of this book!
My favor part was when Nicolai got confused about Jane's comment on Vicodin. Very humours, had me laughing out loud and loving every minute of this book!
livsliterarynook's review against another edition
I just couldn't deal any further with this book, I had higher hopes for the series given that it's written by a variety of authors I really like.
It was just too much when the main character Jane gets whipped by her mother and then her first thought once she is free is that she needs to care for the vampire and take off her dress to wash it? I mean it was just ridiculous. I'm all for a bit of smut in a romance, but this was just ridiculous.
It was just too much when the main character Jane gets whipped by her mother and then her first thought once she is free is that she needs to care for the vampire and take off her dress to wash it? I mean it was just ridiculous. I'm all for a bit of smut in a romance, but this was just ridiculous.
franjessca's review against another edition
3.0
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I loved Nicolai in this book. I loved his name too. =) His character is actually what kept me reading the book. Jane also had my attention because she was a powerful woman and determined. She went through hell in this book though. I felt sorry for her. I did like what she did at the end of the book.
Don't get me wrong I enjoyed this book, but it wasn't my favorite from Gena. I can't wait to read the next LOTU which will capture my heart again. I do look forward to reading the next three books in the Royal House of Shadows series from the other three authors.
I still love you, Gena...and I will always be your fan...but please no more short books like this that only tease me.
I loved Nicolai in this book. I loved his name too. =) His character is actually what kept me reading the book. Jane also had my attention because she was a powerful woman and determined. She went through hell in this book though. I felt sorry for her. I did like what she did at the end of the book.
Don't get me wrong I enjoyed this book, but it wasn't my favorite from Gena. I can't wait to read the next LOTU which will capture my heart again. I do look forward to reading the next three books in the Royal House of Shadows series from the other three authors.
I still love you, Gena...and I will always be your fan...but please no more short books like this that only tease me.