Review: Loving these stories!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 20, 2014
This is the second book in the Blood Prince series and is such a delight to read. If you are new to these books then I heartily recommend the first tale Before Midnight as each sets the scene quite nicely for all the fun that is to follow. These stories are all based quite loosely on classic fairy tales but with a twist! A paranormal and very sensual twist that makes them most definitely a grown up read!In many ways One Bite is a reworking of the classic Snow White tale but this is no Disney version!.Irina is a sweet and charming girl who unfortunately has an evil stepmother who is a sorceress and determined to use whatever it takes to gain more power. A prophecy has determined that the heart of Irina will bring about a Great New Kingdom and Irinas stepmother Seraphina has no compunction about having her killed but here the story takes a turn.Prince Kirill is a vampire and knows that his father will never willingly forfit his kingdom. Kirill has recently aligned with other princes but it's a shaky relationship . He is determined to find a way to rule but what he finds is the most beautiful maid he has ever seen. Giving her into the safe keeping of the dwarves who mine for his father seems like a good idea at the time but getting to know the lovely Irina awakens a hunger like no other Kirill has ever known. All he has ever wanted is to rule but what if he finds he wants Irinas love more?This story is full of charm but with a surprising depth that many paranormal books lack. It's quite fast paced and the two main characters took their time and didn't just jump into hot and heavy too quick. I loved that Irina could show the uber manipulative Kirill that sometimes simply approaching others with kindness is enough to gain their cooperation.An original mixture of the traditional with paranormal whilst keeping the essential aspects of the tale intact. A fun series and I'm so looking forward to reading the next book Golden Stair which will continue this journey through fantasy. It's a little shorter then some books and although there is sexual tension I personally would have liked even more heat but I still happily recommend these books.