Review: Must Pick Up  the Prequel!!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 3, 2013
Heart of Vesuvius is the second book in the Forsaken Brethren Series.  Luciano is Alexandria's enemy and he is determined to end her. She knows she can stand against Luciano on her own, and is thrust to the last place she wants to go - to the ancient vampire Salvatore, who is her enemy's brother.When I first began reading this novella I was very much intrigued by the chemistry between Alexandria and Salvatore.  The relationship felt like an epic tug of war full of mixed emotions.  I was into the story, but felt that although the story could stand alone I was missing out by not reading the prequel.  I still feel that way in one sense, and I definitely plan on reading that first book.I must say that I was enjoying the story with the character chemistry, action, and danger.  Though I have read books much the same in the sense they were good reads that entertained me, but they didn't have that "moment" that brought it all together.  I don't want to give too much away to the reader, but I will say in the last half of the book Purington gave me my moment.  The incorporation of a true historical event that centered on the main characters left me with a feeling of awe. Her descriptiveness of the time was striking and moving. It was at this point the story became so much more for me.I really hope that the series continues, because I am definitely on board to read more from Purington.  Fans of the vampire genre will certainly enjoy curling up with this novella.**Reviewed by Teresa D. for VampireRomanceBooks.com**