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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Solid 4.5 star
I just loved even though there is some time between the books you fell right back into the story and characters as soon as you start reading. We get to know even more about the Masters and how they came to be but also more about Pipers past and what her family is like. There is a good mix of humor and suspense as well as anticipation about decisions needing to be made and what will come next for all of them.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I just loved even though there is some time between the books you fell right back into the story and characters as soon as you start reading. We get to know even more about the Masters and how they came to be but also more about Pipers past and what her family is like. There is a good mix of humor and suspense as well as anticipation about decisions needing to be made and what will come next for all of them.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Mejor que el primero
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is book two of the House of Durand series and continues to follow the story of Piper, a human who has found her perfect job as a maid for six vampires, not that she knew they were actually vampires when she took the job! She gets a good salary, no rent or pay, all her bills and medical covered. The six vampires call each other brothers, having split from their evil sire at great cost, and now living together in relative ease. They are all very good looking and she is sexually attracted to a number of them, but learnt early on, that they could hear everything she did, even in the privacy of her own bedroom, whilst they were in the basement! The six Durands are Antoine, Marcus, Rayne, Wynn and twins Drake and Allister. Antoine is the oldest and never seems to show any emotions, but also has full control over the other brothers, whilst even they can’t read him most of the time. He works a lot at running their various businesses, spending little time relaxing, or partying, like his younger brothers like to do. Piper now knows all about the private parties the brothers hold at the house every so often, where humans come to donate and party with the men. Darren, the butler and bonded human to Antoine, is the only one who is usually around during these.
In the last book, their sire’s second in command Valentine, came to their home with a female vampire Theresa, and took quite a fancy to Piper, who was told to attend and dressed in an odd outfit. When Valentine found she hadn’t been claimed by the brothers, he tried to bite her. Since then, he has deluged Piper with bouquets of flowers every day, with ever increasingly creepy notes attached. She hasn’t told anyone and only Darren knows about it so far. Valentine has set his eyes on her and according to the brothers, once he sets his eyes on someone, he won’t give up. Her ignoring him, is only feeding his attraction and want for her, so the danger is mounting for her. Darren tries to persuade her to tell Antoine, but she doesn’t want to bother him. As a bit of fun in the story, we get to see the vampire brother’s reactions when Piper has a very heavy period, unlike in the previous couple of months of her job there so far. It drives the brothers mad with bloodlust and a couple of them find it really difficult to be anywhere around her and almost attack her. She is told to isolate herself in her room and not to come out until she has finished her monthly’s! Darren has to bring her all her meals and when she tries to sneak out, after becoming too bored, but it almost ends in another dire situation.
At the same time, the brothers get a request from their sire, to attend his home, with Piper being specifically asked to attend. This will mean great danger to Piper, unless she agrees to bind herself to one of the brothers. But even then, Antoine believes that Valentine will still try to make her his, or kill her, just to drain her. Their sire is too old and powerful to be overcome, and dangerous to go against in any way. They all have their physical and mental scars from having to do things they didn’t want to, under his command. Their sire, Boris, made all of them apart from Rayne, who was changed by Antoine, but suffered the most at the twisted sire Boris’ hands. Thankfully, Boris does not have any special powers, unlike each of the brothers, but he is dangerous and extremely strong. Valentine has replaced Antoine as his right hand man, and is almost as twisted and dangerous as Boris. The story ends as they arrive at their sire’s home and with Piper somewhat protected by being bound to Antoine. Some nice fun bits in this one, but also some serious issues with Valentine and her parents added to the mix. Still some sexy scenes going on, as expected with these sexy vampire brothers, with Piper finally going a bit further with her favourite ones. I can’t wait to see what happens at their week-long visit to Boris and interactions with Valentine and Theresa. The brothers will do all they can to keep Piper safe, but what that may mean, could be quite a surprise. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
In the last book, their sire’s second in command Valentine, came to their home with a female vampire Theresa, and took quite a fancy to Piper, who was told to attend and dressed in an odd outfit. When Valentine found she hadn’t been claimed by the brothers, he tried to bite her. Since then, he has deluged Piper with bouquets of flowers every day, with ever increasingly creepy notes attached. She hasn’t told anyone and only Darren knows about it so far. Valentine has set his eyes on her and according to the brothers, once he sets his eyes on someone, he won’t give up. Her ignoring him, is only feeding his attraction and want for her, so the danger is mounting for her. Darren tries to persuade her to tell Antoine, but she doesn’t want to bother him. As a bit of fun in the story, we get to see the vampire brother’s reactions when Piper has a very heavy period, unlike in the previous couple of months of her job there so far. It drives the brothers mad with bloodlust and a couple of them find it really difficult to be anywhere around her and almost attack her. She is told to isolate herself in her room and not to come out until she has finished her monthly’s! Darren has to bring her all her meals and when she tries to sneak out, after becoming too bored, but it almost ends in another dire situation.
At the same time, the brothers get a request from their sire, to attend his home, with Piper being specifically asked to attend. This will mean great danger to Piper, unless she agrees to bind herself to one of the brothers. But even then, Antoine believes that Valentine will still try to make her his, or kill her, just to drain her. Their sire is too old and powerful to be overcome, and dangerous to go against in any way. They all have their physical and mental scars from having to do things they didn’t want to, under his command. Their sire, Boris, made all of them apart from Rayne, who was changed by Antoine, but suffered the most at the twisted sire Boris’ hands. Thankfully, Boris does not have any special powers, unlike each of the brothers, but he is dangerous and extremely strong. Valentine has replaced Antoine as his right hand man, and is almost as twisted and dangerous as Boris. The story ends as they arrive at their sire’s home and with Piper somewhat protected by being bound to Antoine. Some nice fun bits in this one, but also some serious issues with Valentine and her parents added to the mix. Still some sexy scenes going on, as expected with these sexy vampire brothers, with Piper finally going a bit further with her favourite ones. I can’t wait to see what happens at their week-long visit to Boris and interactions with Valentine and Theresa. The brothers will do all they can to keep Piper safe, but what that may mean, could be quite a surprise. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
tense
slow-paced
Surprise
The first book’s blurb read like a naughty secret, but the content was a surprising blend of intrigue and solid story. Book 2 continues the tradition, presenting new facets to this ever growing vampire saga, pulling Piper farther into the realm of the Durand’s while teasing us with a RH series that is shockingly slow burn.
Pros:
- Piper’s Character is more fleshed out in this installment, as are the brothers via their own POV chapters.
- It teases the physical aspects, but keeps a firm lid on fulfillment till the very end.... and with a surprising partner.
- Familial drama abounds.
Cons:
- Editing issues, though most are minor.
- Too short.
The first book’s blurb read like a naughty secret, but the content was a surprising blend of intrigue and solid story. Book 2 continues the tradition, presenting new facets to this ever growing vampire saga, pulling Piper farther into the realm of the Durand’s while teasing us with a RH series that is shockingly slow burn.
Pros:
- Piper’s Character is more fleshed out in this installment, as are the brothers via their own POV chapters.
- It teases the physical aspects, but keeps a firm lid on fulfillment till the very end.... and with a surprising partner.
- Familial drama abounds.
Cons:
- Editing issues, though most are minor.
- Too short.