Review: Enchanted Immortals 3: The Vampyre by C.J. Pinard
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 5, 2013
For those of you that love a great fantasy/paranormal novel to read,  'Enchanted Immortals 3: The Vampyre' is a must-read! It is absolutely full, from beginning to end, of great characters with meaningful stories, action and adventure, romance, horror and flashbacks. I love the different types of species here; the Immortals, the vampires, the shapeshifters, the sylphs and the humans. The chemistry between the Immortals and the sylphs is beautiful, whilst the vampires and the shapeshifters are troublesome and dark.In the first book of the series, 'Enchanted Immortals', we are introduced to Thomas O'Malley - a human until turned into an Immortal. In the sequel, 'Enchanted Immortals 2: The Vortex', we follow the story of Jonathan Murphy, also an Immortal, partner and close friend to Thomas. In book 3, 'The Vampyre', we follow the history of vampire Pascal Theroux, how he was as a human, how he became a vampire and his life since. The reader also has little insights into Angel's mind -  Angel being Pascal's mate for the past thirty years.I was amazed at how I found Pascal's story to be quite touching in parts and there were times when I really liked him. C.J. Pinard has a way of allowing the reader to take in all aspects of the character and the reader can connect to Pascal as we follow him from his human form right through to when he becomes a vampire. However, there was a turning point in which the reader meets a different side to Pascal - the cold, evil side. I felt that it was a shame for someone likeable to have such a bad streak in him.Throughout his vampire life, Pascal has tried to find a mate. He is charming and generous and over time he does turn several women into a vampire, thinking they could be his long term mate. However, these women soon realised the other side to Pascal and left. Until Angel came along, he probably felt that no woman would be the one.Pascal also wanted to find a way to walk in the sun and over time he found a way to make sun-resistant vampires. He would then use these as his 'foot-soldiers' during the day to carry out the tasks that he wanted doing. But with Pascal's attention focusing on his bigger plans, does he lose touch with his new vampires and his mate, Angel?I feel for Angel in many ways. She has had quite a lonely life as a human, with little family, and Pascal did change that. He provides for her, he is her mate and the one she has belonged to for so long. She remains by his side after all this time, however there are moments, quite understandably when Pascal's cold side is showing, when she needs out. I am looking forward to reading more on Angel as the series progresses.Meanwhile, romance is in the air with Thomas and Malina about to marry and some lust (or is it love?) igniting again between Jonathan and Kathryn. There are some really nice sexy and romantic scenes in this novel and we realise how deeply these characters really care about each other. I find it fascinating as regardless of their physical relationship they are always so close in all other aspects of their life.Shapeshifters, Seth and Malachi, are still imprisoned on The Island, awaiting trial for the crimes they committed in abducting the sylph, Serina, and extortion. And although they are not the focus of this novel they do bring up a shocking and powerful revelation!Also, the BSI are back. Jason Swift from the Bureau of Supernatural Investigations turns up to speak to Jonathan and Thomas with some news and throughout the novel they work very closely together. I absolutely love the BSI, as you may know from reading my previous reviews of the series. They are like the X-File section of the FBI in 'The X-Files' and there is even a reference to this in 'Enchanted Immortals 3: The Vampire'. This is excellent stuff!I am a big fan of supporting characters and this novel does not disappoint. I love the character of Aiden, a boss and friend to Sebastian. Without revealing too much, he cares for Sebastian, taking him in and providing for him, with his lovely wife, Elaine. In my minds eye, I imagine Aiden to be a larger than life character, burly and funny with plenty of charisma but also a heart of gold. I really have no idea where C.J. finds all of these great characters.All characters have been cleverly incorporated into this series in such a way that they all have their own tale to tell - linked to the past as well as the present day. (This is when the flashbacks take place. It is a fun read and quick-paced as it never loses momentum. The series weaves through the different characters' past and present and yet it is written in such a way that it is easy to follow the story. Each book is a great stand-alone read, however for the details of each characters' story I would read the series as a whole!! 'Enchanted Immortals 4: The Vixen' is due out in May 2013 so not too long to wait for another enchanting read!!!Please note that 'Enchanted Immortals 3: The Vampyre' was received gratefully from the author, C.J. Pinard, in return for an honest and fair review.