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Mark of the Vampire #2
Eternal Kiss
Sacrifice will be their downfall. And their resurrection.
Family is blood.
His father unknown, his mother dead, Nicholas Roman was raised by the vampire Breed with one wish: to live as a normal vampire. But once he's transformed against his will into a gifted immortal, Nicholas now has one goal: to stop the Eternal Order of vampires from controlling his life and from transforming more males from his bloodline for their vicious reign. Then comes a beautiful stranger with a startling secret.
Vampire Kate Everborne claims she's sheltering Nicholas' long-lost son. If this is true, then who is the mother? And how endangered are they if, indeed, Nicholas does possess the bloodline so coveted by the Order? These are questions that with every seductive whisper, every silken touch, draw Nicholas and Kate intimately closer and nearer still to the truth. But aroused too are Nicholas' fears that this tantalizing woman has even more secrets—both dangerous and provocative—she has yet to share.
Family is blood.
His father unknown, his mother dead, Nicholas Roman was raised by the vampire Breed with one wish: to live as a normal vampire. But once he's transformed against his will into a gifted immortal, Nicholas now has one goal: to stop the Eternal Order of vampires from controlling his life and from transforming more males from his bloodline for their vicious reign. Then comes a beautiful stranger with a startling secret.
Vampire Kate Everborne claims she's sheltering Nicholas' long-lost son. If this is true, then who is the mother? And how endangered are they if, indeed, Nicholas does possess the bloodline so coveted by the Order? These are questions that with every seductive whisper, every silken touch, draw Nicholas and Kate intimately closer and nearer still to the truth. But aroused too are Nicholas' fears that this tantalizing woman has even more secrets—both dangerous and provocative—she has yet to share.
359 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 5, 2011
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April 26, 2011
This is the second book in the "Mark of the Vampire" series. I didn't fall in love with the first book but it had a cliffhanger that I wanted to have resolved. Ms. Wright has created an interesting world for her vampires. She even provides a glossary of terms to describe them in their various roles and states of being. Therein lies the problem for me. It's a little too much going on.
We have purebloods which are vamps born of two purebloods. We have compounds that they live on called Credentis. The communities are conservative and the vamps eat grains and dried fruit along with a small ration of blood. They are ruled by the Eternal Order which are ancient vamps that have passed from this world but haven't gone to their final destination or death or something like it. There are also the Impure who are a mix of vampire and human. They are born but I think some are made too...it's a little confusing.
The story centers around three brothers (yes the three cursed brother plot device is in use). The eldest is Alexander. His story was told in the first book. Now we have the middle brother, Nicholas and this is his story. Lucian is the youngest and his book comes out in 2012 sometime. The brothers are sons of a Breeding Male. This is a bad thing. They are despised for being the offspring of rape by a Breeding Male in heat. Breeding Males were created by some wacked out vamp science to increase the number of vamp children through forced breeding years ago in vamp history. The forced breeding has stopped and it appears most of the male born of this experiment have been killed. Not sure about that one. There is plenty of confusion when it comes to how the vamps mature as well as the true mate thing. Males, or at least the brothers, morp into breeding males at a certain age or if it is forced on them by the Order. When it happens, they can no longer go out into the sun. I am not clear on the heartbeat thing, it seems they don't have one but I think the impures might. Confusing.
Nicholas has a tragic past having been raised in prostutionn by his mom. He meets Kate, a female Pure Blood, who is on parole from vampire prison. She brings him the child of a murdered Pureblood and informs him it's his son. The story focuses on Nicholas's attraction to Kate and the secrets they both hold back from one another. The boys parentage is a mystery. The bad guy, Ethan Dare, is back with his mayhem. I felt sorry for him in this book because he is really pathetic. The brothers must hunt down Ethan and bring him to justice before the Order morps baby brother ahead of schedule. Of course, there is much they could learn from Ethan if they kept him alive but that's just me. Someone is feeding Ethan powers he should not have as an impure.
I loved the humor and steaming sex in this book but the plot was a little to messy for my taste or patience. I will say that there are times when it feels like Black Dagger Brotherhood in it's complexity and character development, that's a good thing. I just can't get into the techique Ms. Wright uses to deliver her story -- she cuts corners on intel when she should not. She assumes that her vamp world makes sense, it doesn't and I read this stuff daily. "Eternal Kiss" wraps up the cliffhanger so I am done. If you enjoy complex society and decent worldbuilding in your romance, you may really find heaven here. Good luck with that.
We have purebloods which are vamps born of two purebloods. We have compounds that they live on called Credentis. The communities are conservative and the vamps eat grains and dried fruit along with a small ration of blood. They are ruled by the Eternal Order which are ancient vamps that have passed from this world but haven't gone to their final destination or death or something like it. There are also the Impure who are a mix of vampire and human. They are born but I think some are made too...it's a little confusing.
The story centers around three brothers (yes the three cursed brother plot device is in use). The eldest is Alexander. His story was told in the first book. Now we have the middle brother, Nicholas and this is his story. Lucian is the youngest and his book comes out in 2012 sometime. The brothers are sons of a Breeding Male. This is a bad thing. They are despised for being the offspring of rape by a Breeding Male in heat. Breeding Males were created by some wacked out vamp science to increase the number of vamp children through forced breeding years ago in vamp history. The forced breeding has stopped and it appears most of the male born of this experiment have been killed. Not sure about that one. There is plenty of confusion when it comes to how the vamps mature as well as the true mate thing. Males, or at least the brothers, morp into breeding males at a certain age or if it is forced on them by the Order. When it happens, they can no longer go out into the sun. I am not clear on the heartbeat thing, it seems they don't have one but I think the impures might. Confusing.
Nicholas has a tragic past having been raised in prostutionn by his mom. He meets Kate, a female Pure Blood, who is on parole from vampire prison. She brings him the child of a murdered Pureblood and informs him it's his son. The story focuses on Nicholas's attraction to Kate and the secrets they both hold back from one another. The boys parentage is a mystery. The bad guy, Ethan Dare, is back with his mayhem. I felt sorry for him in this book because he is really pathetic. The brothers must hunt down Ethan and bring him to justice before the Order morps baby brother ahead of schedule. Of course, there is much they could learn from Ethan if they kept him alive but that's just me. Someone is feeding Ethan powers he should not have as an impure.
I loved the humor and steaming sex in this book but the plot was a little to messy for my taste or patience. I will say that there are times when it feels like Black Dagger Brotherhood in it's complexity and character development, that's a good thing. I just can't get into the techique Ms. Wright uses to deliver her story -- she cuts corners on intel when she should not. She assumes that her vamp world makes sense, it doesn't and I read this stuff daily. "Eternal Kiss" wraps up the cliffhanger so I am done. If you enjoy complex society and decent worldbuilding in your romance, you may really find heaven here. Good luck with that.
February 13, 2011
I love Nicholas! I love Lucian too. Okay, I admit it, I love ALL the Roman brothers!
March 7, 2014
Enjoying this series, continuing onto the next one!
July 20, 2012
Yep, another book from Laura Wright that I thoroughly enjoyed!!! Man, I'm almost hoping for a book that I don't like these days!!! ;)
Ok, so this one is about Nicholas Roman, the middle Roman brother. He has a horrible history. See, there's this vampire drug and Nicholas' mother was addicted to it back in France in the 1800's or something. She was a whore and the drugs made her sicker and sicker. So one day, a customer comes to be serviced and she's too sick to do it so.... yeah.... she made her son give this dude a blow job. And so it began. Nicholas became a whore to get the money so he could pay for the drugs his mom wanted/needed. He's eventually rescued by Lucian (the youngest brother) and Nicholas feels shamed and guilty and feels like he really owes his brothers.
Then we meet Kate Everborne. She is living in a "credenti" (vampire community) in Vermont. We don't know much about her when we first meet her but we learn more about her as the book goes on. We know that she was in prison (vampire prison, doncha know!) and she's serving her "probation" working at a school in this community. She's waiting for a mom to come pick up her son. As mom approaches, a man jumps out of nowhere and slits the mom's throat. He turns and heads for the kid but Kate steps in front of him. The bad guy sees he's going to have a hard time getting to the kid so he just smiles and disappears. As the mom is dying, she begs Kate to find the boy's dad and to protect the boy. And can you guess who she says the boy's dad is? Yep! Nicholas Roman!!!! So Kate snags the boy before anyone can get there and goes to the Romans', which is where she and Nicholas meet for the first time.
There's LOTS more to the book but I just wanted to give you an intro. I really liked this book. It was pretty exciting and wraps up a couple of stories from the first book. We see resolution with Grey, Kate's brother from book one and we also get a little resolution with Dane (the bad guy). I though the sex scenes were less hot in this book BUT the love story was phenomenal. They both have painful, painful pasts and struggle to overcome them. They struggle to trust each other as well. The addition of a kid to the story did not hurt the story at all. He was in it very little and his connection with Kate was great and sweet.
Overall, I doubt I'd need to read this again but I really enjoyed it. I would certainly recommend this book, this series and I will read this author again!!
Ok, so this one is about Nicholas Roman, the middle Roman brother. He has a horrible history. See, there's this vampire drug and Nicholas' mother was addicted to it back in France in the 1800's or something. She was a whore and the drugs made her sicker and sicker. So one day, a customer comes to be serviced and she's too sick to do it so.... yeah.... she made her son give this dude a blow job. And so it began. Nicholas became a whore to get the money so he could pay for the drugs his mom wanted/needed. He's eventually rescued by Lucian (the youngest brother) and Nicholas feels shamed and guilty and feels like he really owes his brothers.
Then we meet Kate Everborne. She is living in a "credenti" (vampire community) in Vermont. We don't know much about her when we first meet her but we learn more about her as the book goes on. We know that she was in prison (vampire prison, doncha know!) and she's serving her "probation" working at a school in this community. She's waiting for a mom to come pick up her son. As mom approaches, a man jumps out of nowhere and slits the mom's throat. He turns and heads for the kid but Kate steps in front of him. The bad guy sees he's going to have a hard time getting to the kid so he just smiles and disappears. As the mom is dying, she begs Kate to find the boy's dad and to protect the boy. And can you guess who she says the boy's dad is? Yep! Nicholas Roman!!!! So Kate snags the boy before anyone can get there and goes to the Romans', which is where she and Nicholas meet for the first time.
There's LOTS more to the book but I just wanted to give you an intro. I really liked this book. It was pretty exciting and wraps up a couple of stories from the first book. We see resolution with Grey, Kate's brother from book one and we also get a little resolution with Dane (the bad guy). I though the sex scenes were less hot in this book BUT the love story was phenomenal. They both have painful, painful pasts and struggle to overcome them. They struggle to trust each other as well. The addition of a kid to the story did not hurt the story at all. He was in it very little and his connection with Kate was great and sweet.
Overall, I doubt I'd need to read this again but I really enjoyed it. I would certainly recommend this book, this series and I will read this author again!!
June 7, 2011
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Eternal Kiss is Kate and Nicholas’s book and while my favourite Roman brother is Luca, I found that I did enjoy this book! Nicholas is a tortured hero almost as much as Kate is a tortured heroine. His past has haunted him his entire existence and his reputation isn’t one that he likes to flaunt but can't escape.
Nevertheless, there are a lot of great things about Nicholas! My favourite thing though, is the fact that he is so loyal to his family. His willingness to sacrifice himself for the benefit of others...WOW! Makes me want to sink my nails into that one! Rawr! *claws the air*
Sorry, I got carried away.
As you may already know, I LOVE LOVE LOVED Sara from the first book, so Kate has some tough competition. There are few heroines out there that can top her and for me, Kate Everborne didn’t win the prize. She has problems with trust from the beginning, and though understandable, I wished she was more accepting of Nick. I love a strong heroine, but in order for a romance to work, she has got to let the hero in. However, she shares most of Nick's traits, and she will do anything for others, and constantly sacrifices herself and her freedom to do what's right and protect the ones she loves.
Speaking of tortured heroes we have to mention Gray and his internal struggles, that drives him to drinking and having random sex with total strangers and gets himself in lots of trouble. I'm hoping he can find some peace and acceptance soon!
I also have to mention Dare who I think is the sexiest thing alive! What can I say? I enjoy reading about the bad guys and Ms. Wright writes them well! There are a few twists and turns that took me by surprise. Won't give out any spoilers, just know that things aren't always as they seem. You pulled a fast one on me, Laura and I enjoyed the ride!
I was glued to the pages for Lucas bits in this book. There's a situation (no, won't tell you what it is) that I'm dying to figure out how he'll overcome in his book so he can be with Brownyn. But now, here’s the thing...I have to WAIT FOR LUCA’S BOOK UNTIL NEXT YEAR! *sobs* I don’t think I can handle this. Eternal Captive, here I come...I’m the heroine, right? Right?
Eternal Kiss is Kate and Nicholas’s book and while my favourite Roman brother is Luca, I found that I did enjoy this book! Nicholas is a tortured hero almost as much as Kate is a tortured heroine. His past has haunted him his entire existence and his reputation isn’t one that he likes to flaunt but can't escape.
Nevertheless, there are a lot of great things about Nicholas! My favourite thing though, is the fact that he is so loyal to his family. His willingness to sacrifice himself for the benefit of others...WOW! Makes me want to sink my nails into that one! Rawr! *claws the air*
Sorry, I got carried away.
As you may already know, I LOVE LOVE LOVED Sara from the first book, so Kate has some tough competition. There are few heroines out there that can top her and for me, Kate Everborne didn’t win the prize. She has problems with trust from the beginning, and though understandable, I wished she was more accepting of Nick. I love a strong heroine, but in order for a romance to work, she has got to let the hero in. However, she shares most of Nick's traits, and she will do anything for others, and constantly sacrifices herself and her freedom to do what's right and protect the ones she loves.
Speaking of tortured heroes we have to mention Gray and his internal struggles, that drives him to drinking and having random sex with total strangers and gets himself in lots of trouble. I'm hoping he can find some peace and acceptance soon!
I also have to mention Dare who I think is the sexiest thing alive! What can I say? I enjoy reading about the bad guys and Ms. Wright writes them well! There are a few twists and turns that took me by surprise. Won't give out any spoilers, just know that things aren't always as they seem. You pulled a fast one on me, Laura and I enjoyed the ride!
I was glued to the pages for Lucas bits in this book. There's a situation (no, won't tell you what it is) that I'm dying to figure out how he'll overcome in his book so he can be with Brownyn. But now, here’s the thing...I have to WAIT FOR LUCA’S BOOK UNTIL NEXT YEAR! *sobs* I don’t think I can handle this. Eternal Captive, here I come...I’m the heroine, right? Right?
December 10, 2016
Pureblood Kate Everborn's annoyed that Ladd Lett's mom, Mirabelle, is late picking him up again. Thinking about how much she dislikes children and that she only has two more months on the vampire work release program at the Impure blood school, they trade sarcastic barbs. When Mirabelle appears so does Ethan Dare and kills her, Kate screams before Ethan can kill her or Ladd.
With her dying breath, Mirabelle begs Kate to take her son to his father. Kate contacts Nicholas Roman and arranges to meet him at a local club. When Nicolas arrives Kate tries to explain the young boy accompanying her is his son and his mother was killed only hours ago. Though Nicolas remembered Mirabelle, he saw Kate's prison stripes before she could convince him of the truth.
As Nicolas stormed away he's a riot of emotion. He remembers being used by his mother, he needs to get back to his brothers, he's furious about being bound and forced to accept a mating brand, he can't believe his reaction to Kate and his initial suspicion she could be his mate. Meanwhile Ethan is punished for completing only half the job, killing Nicholas' mate but not kidnapping the child.
Kate and Nicolas' chemistry sizzles. She searches for freedom. He's intent on capturing Dare and keeping Kate and Ladd from the Order. Hot, smexy public coupling can dampen a paperback when these two go for it not to mention the danger Dare brings as the reader knows his impact for the brothers. Kate's unaware of Gray's circumstance as the Breeding Male himself peeks from the shadows.
This series needs to be read in order as it twists, turns and trusts you've read the previous outing as you catch up with several sub-plots and a preview of the next couple due a star turn.
Rating: 4.5stars
With her dying breath, Mirabelle begs Kate to take her son to his father. Kate contacts Nicholas Roman and arranges to meet him at a local club. When Nicolas arrives Kate tries to explain the young boy accompanying her is his son and his mother was killed only hours ago. Though Nicolas remembered Mirabelle, he saw Kate's prison stripes before she could convince him of the truth.
As Nicolas stormed away he's a riot of emotion. He remembers being used by his mother, he needs to get back to his brothers, he's furious about being bound and forced to accept a mating brand, he can't believe his reaction to Kate and his initial suspicion she could be his mate. Meanwhile Ethan is punished for completing only half the job, killing Nicholas' mate but not kidnapping the child.
Kate and Nicolas' chemistry sizzles. She searches for freedom. He's intent on capturing Dare and keeping Kate and Ladd from the Order. Hot, smexy public coupling can dampen a paperback when these two go for it not to mention the danger Dare brings as the reader knows his impact for the brothers. Kate's unaware of Gray's circumstance as the Breeding Male himself peeks from the shadows.
This series needs to be read in order as it twists, turns and trusts you've read the previous outing as you catch up with several sub-plots and a preview of the next couple due a star turn.
Rating: 4.5stars
March 24, 2017
I was going to say that I loved Kate. But then she went and did something so freaking stupid and I lost so much of my respect for her. It would have been a 5 star book if not for the ending and Kate being an idiot.
April 19, 2011
The 2nd book in “The Mark of The Vampire� series from Laura Wright is “Eternal Kiss�. As the 1st book, “Eternal Hunger� was about the insatiable bloodlust or “hunger� that Alex Roman had for his mate Sara, this book’s title is also significant. “Eternal Kiss� is about our Nicholas Roman who is forced into maturity or morpho at the beginning of the book and his mating marks are lips or an eternal kiss, as it was. This means that Nicholas’s mate will also bear this mark. Nicholas is then request by The Order to complete the same task as his brother, Alex, failed to do, kill Ethan Dare. If he fails, Lucien will be morpho’d , and Nicholas cannot take that chance.
Kate Everborne watches over a boy, Ladd, as part of work release from the prison. She had 2 months left on a 10-year sentence. As the boy’s mother runs across the play yard to get to them, a man comes out of nowhere and kills her right in front of Kate and Ladd, and then flashes away. The mother whispers her dying wishes into Kate’s ear to take Ladd to his father. His father is one of The Roman Brothers. Kate will have to risk her freedom to take the boy to him. This is how she meets Nicholas.
I could not put this book down. There is so much going on, many different feelings, characters, and tangents to assimilate. It’s quite tasty to read, actually. There is more revealed concerning the larger evil at large in the vampire world and more character analysis into our vampire council, The Order. Nicholas is a much more complex individual than Alex was, and his past is more tainted. It shapes whom he is and how he reacts to the woman who presents him with a child claiming to be an heir. I loved the depths and emotions of Nicholas. I also liked the different portrayals of the women in this novel. Sara’s new roles as well as a Dillon’s performance were both refreshing. I saw the evolution of Kate’s feelings in the novel towards Nicholas a natural progression and very smooth. Lucien’s attitude and character attributes were also more natural here. The plot threads that lead out from him to our third novel had my heart accelerating. The developments surrounding Gray were tantalizing since this will round out what Laura seems to be trying to express about class inequality in the vampire society.
What was everyone fighting for: freedom. Nicholas cannot get free of his past or this image of himself. Nicholas needs the freedom to love. Kate needs physical freedom and emotional freedom. The Impures need the freedom to have equality. Gray needs the freedom to choose his own path. Lucien needs the freedom of his fate, to be The Breeding Male. This book had intrigue and was fast paced, and was great with character development. It built on the solid foundation of book 1, “Eternal Hunger�, and it is a sure bet as far as recommendations are concerned.
Kate Everborne watches over a boy, Ladd, as part of work release from the prison. She had 2 months left on a 10-year sentence. As the boy’s mother runs across the play yard to get to them, a man comes out of nowhere and kills her right in front of Kate and Ladd, and then flashes away. The mother whispers her dying wishes into Kate’s ear to take Ladd to his father. His father is one of The Roman Brothers. Kate will have to risk her freedom to take the boy to him. This is how she meets Nicholas.
I could not put this book down. There is so much going on, many different feelings, characters, and tangents to assimilate. It’s quite tasty to read, actually. There is more revealed concerning the larger evil at large in the vampire world and more character analysis into our vampire council, The Order. Nicholas is a much more complex individual than Alex was, and his past is more tainted. It shapes whom he is and how he reacts to the woman who presents him with a child claiming to be an heir. I loved the depths and emotions of Nicholas. I also liked the different portrayals of the women in this novel. Sara’s new roles as well as a Dillon’s performance were both refreshing. I saw the evolution of Kate’s feelings in the novel towards Nicholas a natural progression and very smooth. Lucien’s attitude and character attributes were also more natural here. The plot threads that lead out from him to our third novel had my heart accelerating. The developments surrounding Gray were tantalizing since this will round out what Laura seems to be trying to express about class inequality in the vampire society.
What was everyone fighting for: freedom. Nicholas cannot get free of his past or this image of himself. Nicholas needs the freedom to love. Kate needs physical freedom and emotional freedom. The Impures need the freedom to have equality. Gray needs the freedom to choose his own path. Lucien needs the freedom of his fate, to be The Breeding Male. This book had intrigue and was fast paced, and was great with character development. It built on the solid foundation of book 1, “Eternal Hunger�, and it is a sure bet as far as recommendations are concerned.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 25, 2011
Wow what a great continuation of this series. When i bought these books i assumed it would be just another vampire series, but boy was i wrong. Ms. Wright has a fresh take on so many of the key parts of PRN--vampirisim, mating, supernatural powers and more.
This book was especially enjoyable because the issues facing the H/H were things that any human can relate to. Basically it breaks down to accepting a past you couldn't escape and making that past doesn't prevent you from reaching for a future for yourself.
Nicholas and Kate are characters you can really sink your teeth into (yes pun intended) and were made for each other from teh beginning. Dealing with the truth behind their pasts and then working toward a future they could both live with really endeared them to me.
Side plots within the sotry are also thoroughly interesting adn keep the story from stagnating. And i must Say Ms. Wright certainly knows how to write a cliffhanger of an ending. I'm going to be pulling my hair out waiting to Read Lucian's story in Feb.
This book was especially enjoyable because the issues facing the H/H were things that any human can relate to. Basically it breaks down to accepting a past you couldn't escape and making that past doesn't prevent you from reaching for a future for yourself.
Nicholas and Kate are characters you can really sink your teeth into (yes pun intended) and were made for each other from teh beginning. Dealing with the truth behind their pasts and then working toward a future they could both live with really endeared them to me.
Side plots within the sotry are also thoroughly interesting adn keep the story from stagnating. And i must Say Ms. Wright certainly knows how to write a cliffhanger of an ending. I'm going to be pulling my hair out waiting to Read Lucian's story in Feb.
April 8, 2011
Well, I'd say this definitely out-shined the first book! Kick-ass H & H, both with their own personal baggage to overcome, great pairing. Lots of interesting twists & turns in this one. A very good set-up for the next book, which we have to wait until 2012 to read....:P
June 4, 2013
Nicky´s book is very good!He is tall,dark and very sexy!This story is full of emotion and I love Laura´s writing style.It is very poetic.:)
I feel that the Mark of the Vampire series is very fresh and enjoyable.
I really recommend this series for Paranormal Romance readers!
I feel that the Mark of the Vampire series is very fresh and enjoyable.
I really recommend this series for Paranormal Romance readers!
February 25, 2011
3.75/5.0 stars
Reviewed for Affaire de Coeur in the April issue.
Reviewed for Affaire de Coeur in the April issue.
June 2, 2014
Great continuation in this series!
dnf
July 11, 2015I was all meh meh meh meh. DNF
February 23, 2012
Thank you Laura Wright, for reading my mind. Almost all the major issues I had with Eternal Hunger have either disappeared or drastically improved with this definitely superior sequel.
This second installment in the Mark of the Vampire series focuses on Nicolas, another son of the Breeding Male who has been forced into early maturity by the order. Like his brother Alexander, he has led a tortured life. Only this time, we see the effects of his misery. In fact, it colors almost everything he says and does.
Nicolas' mother was a drug addict and a whore, who pimped her son out at a very early age. So not only did he endure the stigma of his father, but he lived in shame... forced into acts no child should endure... until he was rescued by his brother Lucian. Now, he seems to live a normal life, but he has never really let go of the dark side of his life. He considers himself dirty and unworthy and still debases himself behind his brothers' backs.
Shortly after his forced maturation, Nicolas is approached by a woman, claiming to have rescued his son from the man who killed the boy's mother. Nicolas is skeptical about the boy's parentage and Kate's motives. But she sacrificed a lot to save the child, running away from her last two months of parole to deliver the boy. Now Kate and Nicolas are thrown together to track down the Impure who killed the child's mother, before the Order forces Lucian to become the next Breeding Male.
It was a great romance, with two characters who are both so broken and flawed. The sexual tension and payoff are explosive. Learning about Nicolas' history is heartbreaking, but that just makes things so much more gratifying when he finally finds love. (I do wish we would have gotten a little more insight into why he was still leading his second life, however, rather than having us draw our own conclusions.)
More is revealed in the ongoing arc surrounding the Impure revolution and the power behind it. We learn more about Gray (a favorite of mine from the last book) and his journey toward a real life and --hopefully-- love with Dillon. And there's a great ending, clearly setting up a story for Lucian and Bronwyn. But despite the side plots, I felt like our main couple and their relationship got the attention they needed. I felt much more invested in them than I did with Alex and Sara.
A couple of other tidbits: I'm glad this book had a glossary... It needed one! But there is still frequent use of the "c-word" --which I guess is just a word the author likes and I'm going to have to get over it. Overall, though, a big improvement & a solid installment in the series. Can't wait to get started on Lucian's book. A little more than 4 stars.
This second installment in the Mark of the Vampire series focuses on Nicolas, another son of the Breeding Male who has been forced into early maturity by the order. Like his brother Alexander, he has led a tortured life. Only this time, we see the effects of his misery. In fact, it colors almost everything he says and does.
Nicolas' mother was a drug addict and a whore, who pimped her son out at a very early age. So not only did he endure the stigma of his father, but he lived in shame... forced into acts no child should endure... until he was rescued by his brother Lucian. Now, he seems to live a normal life, but he has never really let go of the dark side of his life. He considers himself dirty and unworthy and still debases himself behind his brothers' backs.
Shortly after his forced maturation, Nicolas is approached by a woman, claiming to have rescued his son from the man who killed the boy's mother. Nicolas is skeptical about the boy's parentage and Kate's motives. But she sacrificed a lot to save the child, running away from her last two months of parole to deliver the boy. Now Kate and Nicolas are thrown together to track down the Impure who killed the child's mother, before the Order forces Lucian to become the next Breeding Male.
It was a great romance, with two characters who are both so broken and flawed. The sexual tension and payoff are explosive. Learning about Nicolas' history is heartbreaking, but that just makes things so much more gratifying when he finally finds love. (I do wish we would have gotten a little more insight into why he was still leading his second life, however, rather than having us draw our own conclusions.)
More is revealed in the ongoing arc surrounding the Impure revolution and the power behind it. We learn more about Gray (a favorite of mine from the last book) and his journey toward a real life and --hopefully-- love with Dillon. And there's a great ending, clearly setting up a story for Lucian and Bronwyn. But despite the side plots, I felt like our main couple and their relationship got the attention they needed. I felt much more invested in them than I did with Alex and Sara.
A couple of other tidbits: I'm glad this book had a glossary... It needed one! But there is still frequent use of the "c-word" --which I guess is just a word the author likes and I'm going to have to get over it. Overall, though, a big improvement & a solid installment in the series. Can't wait to get started on Lucian's book. A little more than 4 stars.
August 10, 2012
It's been so long since I read book 1 that I had a hard time keeping up at first. The problem with audiobooks is I don't have that handy vocabulary guide to help me out. Once I caught on to the lingo though this book was non stop twist, turns, action and hot steamyness! (The song Meeting in the Ladies Room has forever changed for me) It's a wonder smoke alarms and sprinklers were not going off when Nicholas and Kate are together. I loved both characters and how they came together and cared for each other and Lad. I imagine him as such a little cutie. The twist at the end of the story was kinda perfect and I can not what to see what come of that.... and Lucian.
April 21, 2011
This series is so good! I was a big fan of the 1st book in the series and the sequel does not disappoint. Kate, a Pureblood prisoner of the Order on work release, is caring for Ladd, child of a female vampire, when they both witness the murder of Ladd's mother. On her deathbed, she tells Kate that she must take Ladd to his true father, none other than Nicholas Roman. Kate and Nicholas have a volatile relationship from the start that turns into such a burning, consuming love. Nicholas has a past with many secrets that threaten to destroy their developing relationship. Kate desires freedom above all else, which is a barrier itself. Ethan Dare continues as the evil Impure trying to encite a revolution. Secondary plot lines involving Sara's brother Gray and the developing line between Lucian and Bronwynn make for some exciting cliffhangers. I love Wright's style: her dialog is just great. I've come to love these brothers and I can't wait for the next.
February 2, 2012
Nicholas..... LeSigh!
Adored this book. Yes it still has the elements in it that the first book had and I didn't like. But there was so much more to this second book. My heart just broke for both Nicholas and Kate. Their pasts were both filled with things that no child should experience. They're both such strong kick ass characters with a heap of vulnerability underneath. But they don't let that wear them down. They see it as a fact, not a weakness, and they deal with it and move on with their everyday lives. It takes two fractured hearts to mend and become one, for me that was Nicholas and Kate.
Also I loved how the author didn't end the book in a "And they lived happily ever after" style. she ended it with Realisim... Kate saying that with their pasts, she didn't think they would have the perfect relationship. But with the love they have they could get through it together. That's Realisim and why I loved this book so much :D
Adored this book. Yes it still has the elements in it that the first book had and I didn't like. But there was so much more to this second book. My heart just broke for both Nicholas and Kate. Their pasts were both filled with things that no child should experience. They're both such strong kick ass characters with a heap of vulnerability underneath. But they don't let that wear them down. They see it as a fact, not a weakness, and they deal with it and move on with their everyday lives. It takes two fractured hearts to mend and become one, for me that was Nicholas and Kate.
Also I loved how the author didn't end the book in a "And they lived happily ever after" style. she ended it with Realisim... Kate saying that with their pasts, she didn't think they would have the perfect relationship. But with the love they have they could get through it together. That's Realisim and why I loved this book so much :D
March 29, 2017
3.5 stars. Not as mind grabbing, all consuming as the first novel in the series. Nicholas and Kate make a good pair and both are overcoming their past to make a relationship work. The overall plot and world are good, but in this one I found some tiresome parts to the world. The fact that Ethan Dare is so hard to catch, but doesn't seem to be that powerful bothers me. Is he powerful or not? Without giving away too many spoilers let's just say that the breeding male part is just confusing and over done. Thirdly, Nicholas has a secret from his brothers and to me it just wasn't written or handled well at all.
The ending was well written, but the introduction to Lucian's story was confusing. I am hoping that all the holes and confusion will be taken care of in the next installments of the series.
The ending was well written, but the introduction to Lucian's story was confusing. I am hoping that all the holes and confusion will be taken care of in the next installments of the series.
May 1, 2011
This was even better then the 1st book. The characters are strong, determined, and hot as hell. I fell in love with Nicky. Damn what a vamp.
Kate is very likeable, her willingness to sacrifice herself for a young boy was really heart felt.
What's going to happen to Gray? I sure look forward to reading more of his story.
So Lucian's story is next and I am so looking forward to it. The teaser at the end of the book really has my interest peaked.
This read has it all; action, passion and hot, hot sex scenes. Laura really knows how to write em.
I highly recommend this book, this series.
It should be read in order.
Kate is very likeable, her willingness to sacrifice herself for a young boy was really heart felt.
What's going to happen to Gray? I sure look forward to reading more of his story.
So Lucian's story is next and I am so looking forward to it. The teaser at the end of the book really has my interest peaked.
This read has it all; action, passion and hot, hot sex scenes. Laura really knows how to write em.
I highly recommend this book, this series.
It should be read in order.
February 26, 2019
I was at about the 69% mark, but I just got bored with it. I wish Nicholas and Kate hadn't fought their feelings, demons and trust issues for so long in the story. Plus, there was just a lot going on besides their struggling romance and I just got confused at times. I really enjoyed when Laura did it in the first book; it wasn't so messy and all over the place all the time.
Another issue I had was that I just couldn't really connect with the characters at times, and for me, I have to be able to relate and connect with the story and characters and especially with their feelings. I didn't feel like that was happening for me at times while reading this book.
Another issue I had was that I just couldn't really connect with the characters at times, and for me, I have to be able to relate and connect with the story and characters and especially with their feelings. I didn't feel like that was happening for me at times while reading this book.
March 6, 2012
I really liked Eternal Hunger, but this was better. There was a glossary at the front of the book of all the main terms used, but I didn't really need it this time. Would have been so much more useful in book one.
We got a little back story about Nicholas' past, but I would have liked a little more.
The world building was consistent and I enjoyed Ms Wrights take on vampires and how their laws work.
The secondary characters were all interesting, and now I can't wait for the next book about Lucian. Definitely a series I am enjoying.
We got a little back story about Nicholas' past, but I would have liked a little more.
The world building was consistent and I enjoyed Ms Wrights take on vampires and how their laws work.
The secondary characters were all interesting, and now I can't wait for the next book about Lucian. Definitely a series I am enjoying.
June 22, 2011
Perfect book..again! I will say that there was a few sections that were a little tough to read about his past but I do feel it was a necessary step. Mnay twists that I didn't see coming. Thought is was great. Love Kate and how she developed; love Nicky and who he became. Waiting until February for Luca's book is going to be brutal! Looking for a quick read that's also really addicted..this is it:)
July 13, 2011
I truly thought this second couldn't be any better than the first, but if I could I'd rate it higher than 5 stars.
Nicholas broke my heart, made me smile....and then made me cry before he got his HEA.
Kate - like Sara before her, kicked ass. I adored the snarky, snippiness between her and Nicky. It had me giggle far too loudly on the bus.
The trouble is now I'm lost.... thirsty for the arrival of Lucian's book!
Nicholas broke my heart, made me smile....and then made me cry before he got his HEA.
Kate - like Sara before her, kicked ass. I adored the snarky, snippiness between her and Nicky. It had me giggle far too loudly on the bus.
The trouble is now I'm lost.... thirsty for the arrival of Lucian's book!
July 26, 2011
I said after reading Alexander's book that I felt this series had a lot of potential to become a favourite but this book blew all my expectations out of the water! I thought Nicky would be my least favourite brother but not any more! You can't help but be sucked in to his story. I liked the slight tease of how Laura is going to expand the series and the ending! My God the ending.... Can't wait for Luca's book :)
June 7, 2011
I thought Alexander's story was gripping!? Nicky's grabs a hold and won't let go! I LOVE the Roman brothers!!
I've read this twice now, & will add a 3rd before the club meets in July. Soooooooooooo good!
I've read this twice now, & will add a 3rd before the club meets in July. Soooooooooooo good!
April 28, 2011
Once I got started I couldn't stop! It has the perfect balance of so many things: danger, sacrifice, love, initrigue, viloence, sex....and so many more great qualities! I can't wait to spend a lot more time with the Roman borthers!
November 25, 2012
5 stars! Kept me hooked from beginning to end. Gotta love the Roman brothers :)
I love it. It's like black dagger brotherhood + midnight breed + daemonica series. All in one!:) brothers.. And wow nicky has a twin!
I am now a fan of these brothers :)
Can't wait for Lucian's tale :)
I love it. It's like black dagger brotherhood + midnight breed + daemonica series. All in one!:) brothers.. And wow nicky has a twin!
I am now a fan of these brothers :)
Can't wait for Lucian's tale :)
November 9, 2013
This series has grabbed me from the beginning, now I am rolling on to experience this new world of vampires pure blood and impure blood. I am riding out the quest to make a new and better vampire world. A bombshell toward the end was a nice way to load one's reader into the next book.
September 22, 2014
Even better than the first! Great book. Loved Nicholas.
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