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It Happened One Bite
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Review
This novel is as entertaining and engaging as its witch heroine and vampire hero. Strong writing, a spunky heroine, a rakish hero and a supernatural plot combine to make this story a delightful page-turner. 4 Stars (RT Book Reviews 20110225)
You can't help but find yourself totally bewitched by the fun and imagination of it all! (Books by the Willow Tree 20110304)
A fantastic read.... sensuous and delectably addicting... (Anna's Book Blog 20110304)
Another exciting foray into historical romance flavored with paranormal spice. (Long and Short Reviews 20110304)
If only they made gentlemen like that nowadays, women would be much happier... This book definitely has some magic with a little bit of bite. (BookLoons.com 20110304)
The dynamic duo of paranormal historical romance. (Night Owl Reviews 20110304)
With suspense and romance wrapped up into a sexy novel focused in the historical genre, this book did not disappoint. (My Overstuffed Bookshelf 20110307)
The best part about this book is that I just wanted more (Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell 20110307)
The unique writing of Lydia Dare, her witty dialogue, humorous scenes, imaginative creativity and literary genius, make this novel, and all the books in the series, a gem for anyone's library. (Romance Fiction on Suite101.com 20110307)
Delivers a tasty, mouthful of romance and intrigue! (Cheryl's Book Nook 20110308)
A real page turner with a lot of paranormal action while a sweet, loving romance is still the heart of the story. (In the Hammock Book Reviews 20110316)
Highlander vampyres that will make you tingle! (Literary Litter 20110316)
This book gives new meaning to happily ever after... a wonderful example of a gothic fairy tale. (Queen of Happy Endings 20110321)
A captivating tale, with engaging characters and plot. (That's What I'm Talking About 20110321)
Wickedly sensual! You'll wish you had your own vampyre to make your heart race. (Love Romance Passion 20110321)
A fast paced adventure that will draw you in and keep you breathless till the end. (Thoughts in Progress 20110321)
If you love a paranormal, hot sexy story, this is it. (Celtic Lady's Reviews 20110323)
It Happened One Bite has a cast of strikingly sensual characters that have been well written and fleshed out with a poignant prose that relegates the paranormal to an erotic extreme. (Over the Edge Book Reviews 20110328)
Sexy female witch, hot brooding vampire, need I say more? (Books, Movies, Reviews! Oh My! 20110328)
A very fun, entertaining read. (Reading Extravaganza 20110330)
Lydia Dare creates some of the finest heroes anywhere. (Star-Crossed Romance 20110330)
Witty, wild, seductive, and sexy... I love the complexities of the characters and the intriguing plot developments. (Fang-Tastic Books 20110331)
Dare once again blends the historical and the paranormal to create a heart-stopping romance. (Debbie's Book Bag 20110331)
Dare created a suave and rakish vampire that completely fit in with the Regency. (Books Like Breathing 20110405)
Sprinkled with humor and filled with an intriguing mystery. The writing is wonderful. (Chick with Books 20110429)
Each one of Lydia Dare's books have intrigued and delighted me. (The Royal Reviews 20110613)
Fast paced, action packed, filled with emotion, sensual tension and intrigue. (History Undressed )
A romantic and endearing story (Book Chick City )
A marvelous read. (Book Lover and Procrastinator )
About the Author
Lydia Dare is the writing team of Tammy Falkner and Jodie Pearson. They are active members of the Heart of Carolina Romance Writers, and sit on the board of directors. They live in houses filled with boys and an animal or two (or 10) near Raleigh, NC..
26/03/2011
This is the first book in Lydia Dare's new Gentleman Vampire series, with two more books due out later this year. What I found interesting about this series though, is that you meet some of the coven of witches in it from her Westfield Wolves series (A Certain Wolfish Charm, Tall Dark and Wolfish, The Wolf Next Door, and The Taming of the Wolf.)Two of which I have previously reviewed and enjoyed.
Where I have previously raved over Lydia Dare's lycans, I have now come to the conclusion that it doesn't have to be lycans to make me love her books - it is just her books! This was a quick read with quite the romantic conclusion.
Blaire is very headstrong and doesn't listen to any man in her life. She had grown up with an abusive drunken father so pretty much raised herself and her brothers. So even though one of her brothers is older than her, she is the one who pretty much rules the roost. When she discovers the man locked in the cellar of the castle that her brother has just inherited, she not only lets him out, but invites him to stay! Because she is a "battle-born" witch, she thinks that she is able to handle any situation - but she has never been up against vampyres before. It is a good thing that Lord Kettering is taken with her and vows to protect her - as he has a couple of vampyres that have been looking for him for the last 20 years.
Lord Kettering and his good friend and creator Matthew Blodswell aren't your run-of-the-mill vampyres. They are truly the gentleman vampyres that the series suggest. They do not kill for food and they never change a person into a vampyre unless the person wants to be changed. (They reminded me of the vampires from The Twilight series - difference is that this all takes place in the early 1800's.)
Being a paranormal romance, you have to ask about the sex scenes. Yes, there are sex scenes in the book, but I found them to be romantic - the kind you read while sort of holding your breath just waiting for what will happen next.
I am definitely a Lydia Dare fan and can't wait for the next book in the series. In the Heat of the Bite is due out in July with Never Been Bit following in September of this year. Goody!
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