Review: A Vampire's salvation
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 4, 2013
Vampires always seem to be drawn to power, and this is one of the current books connecting vampires to American politics.  Frankie Stewart is a hardworking woman who raises funds for the Governor of California's re-election campaign, passionately committed to green causes. She's so focused that she doesn't date and only security man Jake Rios has been at the centre of any fantasies for some time.  Jake, if she only knew it, is two centuries old, and fast approaching the time to pick a mate.When Jake lets Frankie know he's interested, he makes a lewd proposition rather than romance her, which I found disappointing.  She agrees to date him. With a bad past relationship in her memory, Frankie opts for a no-strings affair. In bed the man's fangs appear and Frankie learns his true nature but chooses to accept his claim to love her. There are other vampires around, and they want to come into society, but will the time ever be right?  And by no means all of them are pleasant, having their own agendas.Virna De Paul's vampires burn up in sunlight; they have great speed and strength and sharp senses.  They mate for life and must do so before their 201st birthday... if they do, the woman can have their babies.  It's not explained what happens with female vampires. As for the politics, I found it amusing that a gala dinner is compared to a St. Patrick's Day party because of green tablecloths. Not everyone, says the author, is keen on environmental issues; I never saw anyone protesting over cleaner fuel, the governor's current theme.I was disappointed when the book ended abruptly, at a point of tension.  Vampire as seducer, and as protector. Sounds like it might be a good offer!