The Vampyr Series (#2 & #3) by V.R. Cumming
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Adult, Paranormal, Romance
Jason Bellmont used to be a typical athlete. Tall, strong, and disciplined, he was the epitome of a college basketball star, and had the sexual appetite to match. Until he met Eric Logan. Overnight, Jason found himself immersed in a dark, dangerous world, a world where he found the kind of love he never dreamed of having, and the worst heartache he would ever live through. Months later, Jason returns to his family's home in Crookston, Minnesota, to heal after a crippling blow bound him to a wheelchair. There, he and Eric are captured by the vicious vampire Oriana, whose plans for reuniting her former mistress' territory have more of an impact on Jason's life than even he knows, plans that could destroy his family if Jason can't find a way to regain his strength and crush Oriana once and for all.
5 out of 5 (exceptional)
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Following on a short time after the devastating attack on their newly formed family and bond, and with Gianna unconscious, but stable, Eric and Jason retreat to Jason's family home. To strengthen their bond, before Gianna awakes, and for Jase to recover the use of his legs. But someone has been after Jason's family for some time, and they need to travel across through her territory to get home. Will the Queen's decree that Jason and Eric be unharmed stand true? This is book two in the Vampyr series, and you really must read book one, The Vampire's Pet before you read this one. Much will not make sense if you don't. And that book is told from Eric's POV, this one is from Jason's. The story Jason tells follows from The Vampire's Pet, on into his recovery from that attack. His story carries a far darker undertone than Eric's and is far, far bloodier. There is talk of rape of at least one character, and the kidnapping of children happens more than once. Its also *almost* exclusively male/male sex, with more than one partner. I'd say it's not as explicit as Pet but equally hot and sexy, if that makes any sense?? Does to me! It is again single POV, but I didn't notice it so much here. There was a lot of back and forth between Eric and Jason about their true feelings, and it did have a bit of a whiplash effect, the back and forth! I didn't notice any inconsistencies that I noticed in Pet, and not as much is assumed. It doesn't have quite the same cliff hanger, either. What it does have, is quite a punch. I read it in one sitting, being nearly late for work because I needed to finish it! It has new characters that are introduced that I need to know more about, and I hope I get them in The New Vampire, which is book three and Gianna's story. I have that to read next. When I originally wrote this review out, before posting I gave it 4.5 stars. Since reading The New Vampire I'm upgrading it to the full 5 stars. You'll see why when you read my review for that one. 5 stars
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
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Gianna Logan had it all, a new family, a baby on the way, and a future as bright as a shooting star. She lost that life one spring night to the ruthless greed of a half-mad vampire. After months spent in a cage trying to regain her humanity, she awakens to the searing light, her memory threadbare, the shadows roiling through her mind, and the bond with her husbands broken. As she slowly rediscovers herself, she must navigate the often treacherous world of the Vampyr, where nothing is ever as it seems. Under the glittering surface, war brews and the past Gianna thought long gone slithers into her life, claiming a part of her she thought never to have again. The biggest surprise awaiting her, though, isn't finding what was stolen from her, it's discovering just how far she'll go to get it back.
3 out of 5 (good)
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THIS REVIEW CONTAINS POSSIBLE SPOILERS AND YOU SHOULD NOT READ IT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ THE PREVIOUS TWO BOOKS! This is Gianna's story to tell and you really REALLY need to read books one, The Vampire's Pet (told from Eric's POV) and book two, The Vampire's Favorite (told from Jason's POV) before you read this one. It is a continuation of their story. I really liked book one, and loved book two but struggled with this one. At a couple of points it was touch and go as to whether I would actually finish it. I refer you to my review for The Vampire's Pet. I made a point of saying there were inconsistencies in the story line, things that were not mentioned, then were a major point, that sort of thing. I didn't notice them in book two but here they are rife. And this point is the main reason for my struggle with it. Gianna's sister is killed in the attack that left her a vampire. But only once was she mentioned, and there was no sorrow, no grieving by Gianna for her sister, none at all. SOME of the baby story line was right to be glanced over, but not all of it. Jason and Eric were talking about how Gianna thought the baby had died. BUT she didn't think this, not once! And things happened in The Vampire's Favorite, major things in that book, new people were met, important powerful people. BUT none of that bled over into this one. And it really should have, considering some of the things that happened! Now I get that this is Gianna's story, and the other books were Eric and Jason's but both appear here, they are her HUSBANDS! So of course they appear here and play a huge part, but some of Favorite should have been followed up here. Before I wrote this review, I had not yet posted my review for Favorite, and I upgraded my star rating to 5 after reading this one. I cannot, in all honesty and fairness, give that book the original 4.5 I gave it after reading this one, I just can't. There is a fourth book, the Master Vampire, which I assume with be when Eric turns. I'd still like to read it, and catch up with Eric, Jason and Gianna, and all the other people we have met along the way. 3 stars
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
I live in the rural South. Yup, I really do. Mostly, I write. And write. And sometimes I spend time with my teen-aged son, who is a hoot.
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