Review: ;0)
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 13, 2012
Previously written reviews.Taming the Vampire: A Paranormal Romance Novella (Blood and Absinthe, Book 1)/ 4.5 starsThis might be a novella, but it packed a good read for the length of the book. Even though Liz and Jack seem to dislike each other, it brought out good chemistry that readers will love. Jack's verbal witty attacks towards Liz were cute. Only Liz and Jack can say I hate you so many times and make it sound so sexy. Needing to battle the threat, Liz and Jack needs to perform a ritual to become stronger. What the ritual entails gets an A+ from me. Once their moment came to initiate the ritual I had different stages of enjoyment. First, an awkward moment, then an entertaining moment, and lastly, a very hot sexy moment. The action towards the end was pleasing and I enjoyed Liz's best friend, Celia; hope we read about her in book 2.I have no dislikes other than I wanted more of his vampire tendencies to be used a bit earlier on in the beginning.*******************Bound by the Vampire: A Paranormal Romance Novella (Blood and Absinthe, Book 2)/  4.5 stars`Bound by the Vampire' is the follow up novella to `Taming the Vampire', and I thought it was a good story. `Bound by the Vampire' was definitely more about the plot and story. I think the author gave us more of an in depth view of the Green Fae Clan.The story dives right in, which is always a plus for me. Right away, it seems, Evan and Celia both are so opposite and yet it works within the plot. Evan is a rude, bad to the bone, and sexy vampire, and I loved his behavior. I also enjoyed his vampire tendencies throughout the book. Evan isn't a fan of the faeries, because of what they did to his maker years ago, so helping Celia, may not come easy at first. Celia is quite and very reserved, although she is only part fae. We got to know about her a bit in book 1, Taming the Vampire. Her explanation on why she is being chased was deep, Fae realm, dreams, and absinthe, it all ties in together. We also got to know a bit about the infamous assassin, Hawk, who is trying to kill her. I can only see good things taking place if there is to be a third book. I enjoyed seeing Liz and Jack again. They were an interesting twist that gave the end the push it needed.**********************Claiming the Vampire (Blood and Absinthe, Book 3)/ 5 starsClaiming the Vampire is the third installment in the (Blood and Absinthe) series. Let me start out by saying, book one and two felt like a warm up and book three felt like graduation day. I would definitely advice the reader to read Taming the Vampire (Blood and Absinthe, #1) and Bound by the Vampire (Blood and Absinthe, #2) before reading book three. All previous characters from the first two books are included in the story and having an idea of the foundation of the storyline will give more pleasure and excitement while reading book three.The beginning of the story gives a briefing of the last book Bound by the Vampire (Blood and Absinthe, #2) on what happen with the absinthe and a possible invasion that never occurred. Book two is where we met Hawk, a vampire assassin. Although he seemed like a villain at the time, there was something about his character that left a lasting impression. In the previous book, he didn't complete his last assignment; he is back in Claiming the Vampire with a score to settle and it's with a fae. I enjoyed getting to know Hawk and his history as well as the drive that he has with the goal he's trying to accomplish. Jessica is a fae princess and dealing with vampires is a no no, as they are not to be trusted, but her attraction to Hawk is undeniable. She is also engaged through an arranged marriage that will help bring about peace; Jessica has quite the dilemma when it comes to her feelings and who to trust. Hawk and Jessica's relationship and the build up to it was interesting and good. Hawk seems like this dark assassin but here he is in love with a girl and he seems a bit helpless and a bit desperate at times and that's what made me love their love. The plot surrounding these two was not lacking and kept my interest throughout the storyline as more is revealed and everyone's true intention is known, good and bad.SECONDARY CHARACTERSSecondary characters were a huge bonus and I loved them. I was so excited that the author brought back both previous couples from book one and two Liz, Jack, Celia and Evan. And trust me when I say, their scenes were not lacking. Celia and Evan O..M..G, the things a girl has to do to claim her vampire (lol). Celia's desperate times calls for desperate measures and involves chains, and not in a bad way. Like book one I had different stages of enjoyment when it came to the claiming ritual for Celia and Evan. First, I was shock because I didn't see that coming, and then I felt excitement and then a sexy moment. Liz and Jack were naughty and I loved it. Everything about the couples was so unexpected. Aside from all of that they played key roles in this story that didn't detract from the main characters. Prince Kel who is a dark fae prince and engaged to Jessica, loved him and didn't feel bad lusting over a potential nemesis. Although his ending felt a bit incomplete and I hope that he will get his own story.I really felt the storyline in the book shined and brought the characters justice. I have to commend the author on book three; well done.Storyline: GREATEnjoyment: GREATIntimacy Level: VERY GOOD