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kathydavie's review
2.0
Second in the Night Prince urban fantasy series revolving around Leila in love with Vlad.
My Take
Oh, brother. Borrow this from the library. It's not worth buying. It's got a lame romance-suspense plot with limp twists and moronic reactions. I'm hoping that Frost was simply overwhelmed with deadlines of some sort. I had been looking forward to this installment ever since reading the first in this spin-off series...and I'm so bloody disappointed. I kept checking the cover to be sure I really was reading a Jeaniene Frost...
It has all the right pieces, but it just doesn't grab hold of me. There's no subtlety. The kidnapping is lame. Then there's Leila's reaction to what she supposedly wants. Gag. It's like reading a really bad romance novel.
Okay, the Bits & Pieces of It...
I completely understand Leila's reasonable reaction to Vlad's proposal. And what was Vlad thinking to make this kind of proposal? Supposedly he can "read" minds, so how did he miss what Leila is thinking and screw up this badly? The Maximus manipulation was halfhearted. Oh, whoopie, Leila's handicap has disappeared. How conveniently easy.
Maximus' history is interesting to learn.
Why does Leila believe the dreams aren't real? I mean, duhh.
Her father is very unhappy with her attraction to Vlad, and with Vlad's actions with her. Yeah, well, what kind of father would he be if he weren't? Then there's Gretchen. Is she behaving more like a bad, trailer trash kind of sister in this or is it just my imagination?
Why does everyone keep saying that Vlad is a "borderline psychotic" and a "crazy cruel bastard" when psychosis is defined as "a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality". I've never noticed Vlad being crazy; sure, he's been cruel and, in his cruelty, he can be a bastard. And, this attitude from Frost is just another nail in Twice Tempted's coffin.
Dearie?? Really?
The Story
Leila is still handicapped and starting to worry over Vlad's lack of attention. Questioning if her power is the only attraction she has for him.
Only, there's someone else out there who hates any attraction Vlad has to anyone for any reason. Betrayal is on the menu.
The Characters
Leila Dalton was changed by an accident in her youth. One that led her to Vlad's protection in Once Burned, 1. Unfortunately for Leila, she's fallen in love. Gretchen is Leila's greedy sister. The retired Lieutenant-Colonel Hugh Dalton is her angry father. Marty is the dwarf vampire with whom Leila had a circus act. Had being the operative word.
Vladislav "Vlad" Dracul, Prince of Darkness, vampire, is living with Leila. For now. Maximus, formerly known as Rossal de Payen, is Vlad's second-in-command with a secret passion. Shrapnel is Vlad's third-in-command. Isha is the chef angry with Leila, and Sandra and Joe are some of Vlad's live-in donors. Dr. Natalia Romanov is the in-house physician.
Mencheres and Kira and Bones and Cat help out. I'm just not telling who they're helping. Edgar is a good, fair negotiator.
Cynthiana is a witch and was Vlad's lover before Leila. Adrian is the bombmaker. Mihaly Szilagyi has been Vlad's bitter enemy for centuries.
The Cover
The cover is the best part with the hot---in every sense of the word---shirtless Vlad standing in profile amidst the flames.
I suspect the title applies to Vlad and his worries over the reaction his first wife had. And now, with Leila, he's Twice Tempted.
My Take
Oh, brother. Borrow this from the library. It's not worth buying. It's got a lame romance-suspense plot with limp twists and moronic reactions. I'm hoping that Frost was simply overwhelmed with deadlines of some sort. I had been looking forward to this installment ever since reading the first in this spin-off series...and I'm so bloody disappointed. I kept checking the cover to be sure I really was reading a Jeaniene Frost...
It has all the right pieces, but it just doesn't grab hold of me. There's no subtlety. The kidnapping is lame. Then there's Leila's reaction to what she supposedly wants. Gag. It's like reading a really bad romance novel.
Okay, the Bits & Pieces of It...
I completely understand Leila's reasonable reaction to Vlad's proposal. And what was Vlad thinking to make this kind of proposal? Supposedly he can "read" minds, so how did he miss what Leila is thinking and screw up this badly? The Maximus manipulation was halfhearted. Oh, whoopie, Leila's handicap has disappeared. How conveniently easy.
Maximus' history is interesting to learn.
Why does Leila believe the dreams aren't real? I mean, duhh.
Her father is very unhappy with her attraction to Vlad, and with Vlad's actions with her. Yeah, well, what kind of father would he be if he weren't? Then there's Gretchen. Is she behaving more like a bad, trailer trash kind of sister in this or is it just my imagination?
Why does everyone keep saying that Vlad is a "borderline psychotic" and a "crazy cruel bastard" when psychosis is defined as "a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality". I've never noticed Vlad being crazy; sure, he's been cruel and, in his cruelty, he can be a bastard. And, this attitude from Frost is just another nail in Twice Tempted's coffin.
Dearie?? Really?
The Story
Leila is still handicapped and starting to worry over Vlad's lack of attention. Questioning if her power is the only attraction she has for him.
Only, there's someone else out there who hates any attraction Vlad has to anyone for any reason. Betrayal is on the menu.
The Characters
Leila Dalton was changed by an accident in her youth. One that led her to Vlad's protection in Once Burned, 1. Unfortunately for Leila, she's fallen in love. Gretchen is Leila's greedy sister. The retired Lieutenant-Colonel Hugh Dalton is her angry father. Marty is the dwarf vampire with whom Leila had a circus act. Had being the operative word.
Vladislav "Vlad" Dracul, Prince of Darkness, vampire, is living with Leila. For now. Maximus, formerly known as Rossal de Payen, is Vlad's second-in-command with a secret passion. Shrapnel is Vlad's third-in-command. Isha is the chef angry with Leila, and Sandra and Joe are some of Vlad's live-in donors. Dr. Natalia Romanov is the in-house physician.
Mencheres and Kira and Bones and Cat help out. I'm just not telling who they're helping. Edgar is a good, fair negotiator.
Cynthiana is a witch and was Vlad's lover before Leila. Adrian is the bombmaker. Mihaly Szilagyi has been Vlad's bitter enemy for centuries.
The Cover
The cover is the best part with the hot---in every sense of the word---shirtless Vlad standing in profile amidst the flames.
I suspect the title applies to Vlad and his worries over the reaction his first wife had. And now, with Leila, he's Twice Tempted.
yodamom's review
5.0
Vlad, my sexy hunk of vampire man, you had me long before you engulfed yourself in flames. I loved you when you only had the power to impale people. You story has captivated me for as long as I can remember. This new updated you, the one with flaming skills, in the bedroom as well as outside has driven my Vlad obsession to a new high. Your hard cold heart, still for so long, has only known loneliness and betrayal. Finally, it is warmed with this woman. She is wonderful Vlad, a bit naive yes, but she does not weaken at your sins. The horrors she will have to endure, to live with you in your world may undo her. I wept for her when she walked out that door. I wept for you too, knowing what you were giving up. I know you Vlad you are an old romantic at heart, somewhere down really deep. If things don't work out between the two of you, you know where to find me. bring the ring.
yes, I loved the book. i could not stop reading, my kids suffered, my dogs went walkless and I got readers elbow from holding the book so tightly. I love this Vlad character, he is just enough of everything. It was pure fun entertainment that hit all my reader fun bells. The moment I finished I wanted to re-read it, which put's it on my 5 star list.
To the non-believers-LOL
erikajay's review
5.0
Vlad!! As always, I love him.
Definite relationship problems in this one, but that just makes it so much sweeter when things work out!
I love Frost’s depiction of Vlad the Impaler. He’s ruthless. He’s bloodthirsty. He’s cruel. He’s extremely loyal. He always tells the truth. He’s sweet.
Definite relationship problems in this one, but that just makes it so much sweeter when things work out!
I love Frost’s depiction of Vlad the Impaler. He’s ruthless. He’s bloodthirsty. He’s cruel. He’s extremely loyal. He always tells the truth. He’s sweet.
clairedrinkstea's review
5.0
I really enjoy the Vlad and Leila story as there is less messing around as with the Cat and Bones arch in the Night Huntress Series. Don't get me wrong, I understand that Cat and Bones is a multi-book deal and Jeanine Frost has stated that the Night Prince Series will be a trilogy so there is a lot less room.
The book has the right amount of uncertainty from Leila and its good to see her development into Vlad's world. The bad guy/girl are obvious without it being too explicit as the hints are dropped sporadically and allow for Vlad and Leila's relationship to also be well structured.
This is my kind of light read that I can enjoy with a couple of drink (coffee or adult natured all good), and crack through it in an afternoon.
The book has the right amount of uncertainty from Leila and its good to see her development into Vlad's world. The bad guy/girl are obvious without it being too explicit as the hints are dropped sporadically and allow for Vlad and Leila's relationship to also be well structured.
This is my kind of light read that I can enjoy with a couple of drink (coffee or adult natured all good), and crack through it in an afternoon.
halynah's review
5.0
Excellent sequel, even better than the first book. Loved Vlad in every situation!
gladish's review
5.0
ולאד ממשיך להיות ממכר והספר הזה יותר טוב מהראשון בסדרה שלו
הספר ממשיך את העלילות של ולאד וליילה אחרי מאורעות הספר הראשון והוא נפתח בסצנה מלאת מסתורין שממנה הסיפור חוזר אחורה כדי להבין מה קרה שהוביל לרגע הזה שליילה מצאה את עצמה בו
ולאד הוא דמות מעולה, הוא אכזרי אבל מתחשב, והוא אינו מוכן להתאהב שוב אחרי חוויות העבר שלו הוא לא מאמיו שיש משהו טוב באהבה אבל ליילה לא מוכנה להסתפק בפחות, האם היא תבחר בנצח ללא אהבה או אהבה נצחית?
בנוסף למערכת היחסים שלהם הספר הזה רווי במתח ועלילות מסועפות של בגידות ובני ברית שמנסים לפגוע בולאד וליילה האם הם יספיקו לעצור את האויבים שלהם בזמן?
ספר מעולה, מותח, רומנטי, לוהט וממכר ממליצה בחום!
הספר ממשיך את העלילות של ולאד וליילה אחרי מאורעות הספר הראשון והוא נפתח בסצנה מלאת מסתורין שממנה הסיפור חוזר אחורה כדי להבין מה קרה שהוביל לרגע הזה שליילה מצאה את עצמה בו
ולאד הוא דמות מעולה, הוא אכזרי אבל מתחשב, והוא אינו מוכן להתאהב שוב אחרי חוויות העבר שלו הוא לא מאמיו שיש משהו טוב באהבה אבל ליילה לא מוכנה להסתפק בפחות, האם היא תבחר בנצח ללא אהבה או אהבה נצחית?
בנוסף למערכת היחסים שלהם הספר הזה רווי במתח ועלילות מסועפות של בגידות ובני ברית שמנסים לפגוע בולאד וליילה האם הם יספיקו לעצור את האויבים שלהם בזמן?
ספר מעולה, מותח, רומנטי, לוהט וממכר ממליצה בחום!
bhookjunkhie's review
5.0
I loved this installment!!..I was fully entertained...but seriously this is Jeaniene Frost..and theres a reason shes on my autobuy list!!!!.. this is just another book that proves why:)....I loved how Vlad stayed his super badass self throughout the whole thing:)...he is at the top of my hottie bad ass boyfriend list....Im really looking forward to the last book in this trilogy...and then Ill beg for more!!
ecstaticrhubarb's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The use of "loins" in a spicy scene really put me off.
alisonhori's review
4.0
This was really a fun read. Leila is enjoyable heroine, Vlad, though a little on the vengeful side, turns out to be surprising sweet and sappy. The story is totally engaging and diverting, lots of humor throughout which I love, some steamy hotness, never a bad thing. This is not a book to analyze at all or even think too seriously about cause whenever I do, parts of it bug me...but just to read and enjoy and move it...it was fabulous!