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hetlevenvaneenboekenworm's review against another edition
5.0
I requested this book on Netgalley, the story just spoke to me. It took some time but eventually I got it. I loved every page of this story, it’s exciting, there is romance, there is a handsome vampire so what more could a girl wish for?
The story moves along in a fast pace and is viewed from the point of the two main characters. Because of this I believe you do get the full story, because you know how both characters feel throughout the book.
If you like a book with a great romance story, action and steamy scenes than you have to read this one!
novelgoddess's review against another edition
4.0
“Lord of the Vampires” is the first in a planned quartet of books with each one being penned by a different author. I was anxious to get my hands on “Lord” because it was written by Showalter, whom I really enjoy.
Nicolai is the oldest child, and Crown Prince, of the King and Queen of Elden. When Elden was taken over by a blood sorcerer, the dying Queen used the last of her magic to send her children to the four corners of the globe in hopes of keeping them safe.
Nicolai ended up at auction and was purchased as a sex slave for one of the Princesses of Delphina. Possessing both his Father’s vampiric tendencies, and his Mother’s magical abilities, he is able to summon a physicist, Jane Parker to help him escape his bonds of slavery.
I love Gena Showalter! Swoon!!!
It’s hard to go into detail about what I loved about this book without revealing a whole lot! I loved that Nicolai! It was his duality that really got me. Strong and loving towards Jane…but violent beyond belief when she or Nicolai are threatened. I loved how he constantly reassured Jane that yes he loved her unconditionally. Jane was written as “every girl”. She spends a lot of time in her head, questioning everything, because of how self-conscious she was.
It was a fun, incredibly sexy read, like all of Showalter’s books are. I’m not familiar with the writings of the other three authors in this quartet, but I do want to find out what happened to the other 3 kids of the King and Queen…so stay tuned for those reviews.
Nicolai is the oldest child, and Crown Prince, of the King and Queen of Elden. When Elden was taken over by a blood sorcerer, the dying Queen used the last of her magic to send her children to the four corners of the globe in hopes of keeping them safe.
Nicolai ended up at auction and was purchased as a sex slave for one of the Princesses of Delphina. Possessing both his Father’s vampiric tendencies, and his Mother’s magical abilities, he is able to summon a physicist, Jane Parker to help him escape his bonds of slavery.
I love Gena Showalter! Swoon!!!
It’s hard to go into detail about what I loved about this book without revealing a whole lot! I loved that Nicolai! It was his duality that really got me. Strong and loving towards Jane…but violent beyond belief when she or Nicolai are threatened. I loved how he constantly reassured Jane that yes he loved her unconditionally. Jane was written as “every girl”. She spends a lot of time in her head, questioning everything, because of how self-conscious she was.
It was a fun, incredibly sexy read, like all of Showalter’s books are. I’m not familiar with the writings of the other three authors in this quartet, but I do want to find out what happened to the other 3 kids of the King and Queen…so stay tuned for those reviews.
mimifrancis's review against another edition
3.0
Nicolai, the Dark Seducer, a vampire prince, has been doomed to slavery after the Blood Sorcerer vanquished his kingdom and his family was scattered throughout the world. Jane Parker is the only one who can help free Nicolai and restore his memory. But bringing Jane, a human, to Delfina, holds dangers Nicolai never suspected. Nor did he expect to feel an inexplicable craving for Jane, one he cannot seem to stop.
Lord of the Vampires was a fun read, as well as a great start to the Royal House of Shadows series. I am not really familiar with Gena Showalter’s previous work, but if this book is any indication, it is hot, hot, hot. As was this book. This was definitely an adult book meant for mature readers. I would not recommend it for readers under the age of 18. But if a fun, adult book is what you are looking for, this is a good place to start. It was nice to read a book that takes the sexual tension further than just tension! Check this out if you are looking for a good read with an interesting story.
Lord of the Vampires was a fun read, as well as a great start to the Royal House of Shadows series. I am not really familiar with Gena Showalter’s previous work, but if this book is any indication, it is hot, hot, hot. As was this book. This was definitely an adult book meant for mature readers. I would not recommend it for readers under the age of 18. But if a fun, adult book is what you are looking for, this is a good place to start. It was nice to read a book that takes the sexual tension further than just tension! Check this out if you are looking for a good read with an interesting story.
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!
trinforeman's review against another edition
2.0
I was highly disappointed with this novel. This was nowhere near what Mrs. Showalter is capable of. I felt like I was reading a typical dime store romance novel. I was missing her normally quirky and fun lead characters. The story had potential but I'm not eager to pick up the next one.
debrasbookcafe's review against another edition
3.0
adubrow's review against another edition
4.0
(Originally posted @ CSI:Librarian.)
Every so often a book comes along that makes me feel utterly, absolutely, giddily vindicated in my belief that wanting a book of quality is not foolishness. A book that makes me go "Aha! There is absolutely nothing wrong with me because THIS! This is why I am picky when it comes to romance!" I do have to admit though that in this case, I wasn't too surprised by being so pleased by a Paranormal Romance. This is not my first trip to the Showalter... Am I allowed to call it a Rodeo? Maybe the Showalter Experience is more appropriate. Anyway, whatever you call it, this is my first time blogging about it. As you might have guessed, I'm pretty happy about it.
Lord of the Vampires is a pretty seductive little novel that I had a very hard time putting down. Showalter took the done to death theme of vampires in love and women magically going to other worlds to be with them and actually made me like it. I was charmed by just about everything this book had to offer me.* I was thrilled to read about Jane, a woman who was quite capable of dealing with problems on her own, and Nicolai, a vampire who had lost pretty much everything and was doing whatever it took to get it all back not just for himself but his family.
More importantly, I liked both of main characters and I liked them getting together. There were moments of humor, moments of hotness, moments of family, moments of interest in which the characters liked each other for reasons other than sex, and even brief mentions of gay men.** The writing was great and steamy, the chemistry was pretty epic, and the pacing was perfect. Furthermore, nothing went on for too long, nothing was too tidy, and everything was pretty much satisfying. Are there moments of predictability or cliché? Sure, but that certainly didn't hurt this book nor did it take anything away from my enjoyment. I would point out though that there are a lot of gray areas of consent going on in parts of the book especially in regards to the creepy bad witches. It didn't bother me, to be honest, but that I think is still worth mentioning for those who prefer to avoid such things.
In conclusion, more please! Whether you're a hardcore Paranormal Romance fan or if, like me, you are a more skeptical, reticent one who sometimes worries that The Hater of All Things Love is going to become your moniker, I suggest checking out this book and possibly pre-ordering the others. I, for one, definitely plan on reading the rest of the Royal House of Shadows series, and I'm especially looking forward to Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh.
* I didn't like the fact that everyone evil in this book was unattractive and that this was commented on/linked together, but thankfully, that notion got very little page time.
** Maybe it's just me but I hate stories where everyone is the same in every concievable way or where every man has to be into the main female character because she's female. And I hate worlds where everyone has the same sexual preference, religion, culture, etc. I don't want to live in a world of sameness and frankly I refuse to acknowledge the possibility that I do. So I definitely appreciate the writers, like Showalter, who don't get so caught up on things like that, but just focus on writing an awesome story. Which is pretty much all I want out of a book.
Every so often a book comes along that makes me feel utterly, absolutely, giddily vindicated in my belief that wanting a book of quality is not foolishness. A book that makes me go "Aha! There is absolutely nothing wrong with me because THIS! This is why I am picky when it comes to romance!" I do have to admit though that in this case, I wasn't too surprised by being so pleased by a Paranormal Romance. This is not my first trip to the Showalter... Am I allowed to call it a Rodeo? Maybe the Showalter Experience is more appropriate. Anyway, whatever you call it, this is my first time blogging about it. As you might have guessed, I'm pretty happy about it.
Lord of the Vampires is a pretty seductive little novel that I had a very hard time putting down. Showalter took the done to death theme of vampires in love and women magically going to other worlds to be with them and actually made me like it. I was charmed by just about everything this book had to offer me.* I was thrilled to read about Jane, a woman who was quite capable of dealing with problems on her own, and Nicolai, a vampire who had lost pretty much everything and was doing whatever it took to get it all back not just for himself but his family.
More importantly, I liked both of main characters and I liked them getting together. There were moments of humor, moments of hotness, moments of family, moments of interest in which the characters liked each other for reasons other than sex, and even brief mentions of gay men.** The writing was great and steamy, the chemistry was pretty epic, and the pacing was perfect. Furthermore, nothing went on for too long, nothing was too tidy, and everything was pretty much satisfying. Are there moments of predictability or cliché? Sure, but that certainly didn't hurt this book nor did it take anything away from my enjoyment. I would point out though that there are a lot of gray areas of consent going on in parts of the book especially in regards to the creepy bad witches. It didn't bother me, to be honest, but that I think is still worth mentioning for those who prefer to avoid such things.
In conclusion, more please! Whether you're a hardcore Paranormal Romance fan or if, like me, you are a more skeptical, reticent one who sometimes worries that The Hater of All Things Love is going to become your moniker, I suggest checking out this book and possibly pre-ordering the others. I, for one, definitely plan on reading the rest of the Royal House of Shadows series, and I'm especially looking forward to Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh.
* I didn't like the fact that everyone evil in this book was unattractive and that this was commented on/linked together, but thankfully, that notion got very little page time.
** Maybe it's just me but I hate stories where everyone is the same in every concievable way or where every man has to be into the main female character because she's female. And I hate worlds where everyone has the same sexual preference, religion, culture, etc. I don't want to live in a world of sameness and frankly I refuse to acknowledge the possibility that I do. So I definitely appreciate the writers, like Showalter, who don't get so caught up on things like that, but just focus on writing an awesome story. Which is pretty much all I want out of a book.
fromjesstoyou's review against another edition
4.0
"4 out of 5 stars!! I wasn't able to resist the Dark Seducer anymore then the women in the book did! It was an addicting read, that I couldn't seem it get enough of. Plus..."
Read more of this review and TWO TEASERS here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2011/08/feasted-on-royal-house-of-shadows.html
Read more of this review and TWO TEASERS here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2011/08/feasted-on-royal-house-of-shadows.html
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
4.0
This was an exceptional book! The story drew me right in - from the very first word, I was mesmerized with this strange world, and the paralell worlds excisting beside it.
Jane was a very strong and smart heroine, having been through hell and back, after a car accident killed her family, and left her shattered.
Nikolai was a vampire crown prince, and he'd been bespelled by an evil princess, to forget who he was, and then enslaved for her sexual pleasures.
Jane and Nikolai ended up saving each other, and it was very satisfying! The sensual scenes were written in true Gena Showalter style - hot, demanding and believable!
Jane was a very strong and smart heroine, having been through hell and back, after a car accident killed her family, and left her shattered.
Nikolai was a vampire crown prince, and he'd been bespelled by an evil princess, to forget who he was, and then enslaved for her sexual pleasures.
Jane and Nikolai ended up saving each other, and it was very satisfying! The sensual scenes were written in true Gena Showalter style - hot, demanding and believable!