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A review by sparklingreader
Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter
4.0
In a world parallel to ours, magic exists as do all the fairy tale beings we read about including witches, ogres, vampires, berserkers, shape shifters and more. In this world, the land of Elden is ruled by a witch and a vampire (both good people). They had four children - three sons and a daughter. Then an evil sorcerer came along determined to destroy them all. AS they were dying, the king and queen cast a spell upon their children that took them to safety, but imbued them with the need for vengeance. This is the first book of the series.
Nicolai, the eldest of the siblings, was known as ‘The Dark Seducer’ until the spell cast by his parents took him from his bed and dumped him into the role of sex slave for the vile princesses of the kingdom of Delfina. Through witchcraft, they took away his memories and his ability to escape. His only hope is Jane, a mysterious woman who appears in his cell, unseen to all others but him. Summoning her to this magical realm, he must earn her trust to gain her assistance and then escape the evil clutches of the jealous princess.
The story is fast paced, action packed and hot hot hot. The beginning is a little hard to get into, but once you do, it is hard to put down. Nicolai is over the top sexy with his fierce protectiveness towards Jane. He is the very definition of the alpha male. Jane is a human scientist who has strengths that go deep within.
Though I had to suspend disbelief a few times due to the coincidences, I really enjoyed the book. It is pure Showalter, a writer whose books I definitely enjoy. This is the first of a series of four books so there is not a real "ending", but it does end in a good enough way that I didn't hate it. I've already read three of the others (out of order), and enjoyed them all, though I will admit the time aspect has had me a little confused at times. If you start with this one, though, a lot of that is explained.
Definitely recommended for those who like Showalter, paranormal romance, and steamy hot sex.
Nicolai, the eldest of the siblings, was known as ‘The Dark Seducer’ until the spell cast by his parents took him from his bed and dumped him into the role of sex slave for the vile princesses of the kingdom of Delfina. Through witchcraft, they took away his memories and his ability to escape. His only hope is Jane, a mysterious woman who appears in his cell, unseen to all others but him. Summoning her to this magical realm, he must earn her trust to gain her assistance and then escape the evil clutches of the jealous princess.
The story is fast paced, action packed and hot hot hot. The beginning is a little hard to get into, but once you do, it is hard to put down.
Spoiler
The instant attraction is a bit weird, but when you find out they knew each other previously, it is understandable.Though I had to suspend disbelief a few times due to the coincidences, I really enjoyed the book. It is pure Showalter, a writer whose books I definitely enjoy. This is the first of a series of four books so there is not a real "ending", but it does end in a good enough way that I didn't hate it. I've already read three of the others (out of order), and enjoyed them all, though I will admit the time aspect has had me a little confused at times. If you start with this one, though, a lot of that is explained.
Definitely recommended for those who like Showalter, paranormal romance, and steamy hot sex.