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Sons of Midnight #3
The Half-Breed Vampire
Ignorant of his true heritage, half-breed Slade Donovan is fated to feel like an outsider among his clan. Until a mysterious woman arrives with the ability to unlock his secrets—and make him crave a future he never believed he could have….As a game warden, Raina Ravenwing has only one mission in the Cascade Mountains: to hunt down a pack of rare wolves that is terrorizing her tribe. Her instant attraction to Slade is a distraction the beautiful wolf whisperer can't afford, unless she agrees to let him help her. Yet working so closely together only intensifies their passion…even as the unfolding truth of Slade's identity threatens everything Raina holds sacred.
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 21, 2012
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Theresa Meyers
25 books222 followersThe progeny of a slightly mad NASA scientist and a tea-drinking bibliophile who turned the family dining room into a library, Theresa Meyers learned early the value of a questioning mind, books and a good china teapot. But it wasnt until third grade that Theresa overcame her dyslexia and learned to read, going on to make words her lifes work. With a degree in Mass Communications she became first a journalist, then a public relations officer in both the corporate and agency realm. But by far the most challenging has been using her writing skills to pen paranormal and steampunk novels in the turret office of her Seattle-area Victorian home. Shes spent nearly a quarter of a century with the boy who took her to the Prom, drinks tea with milk and sugar, is an adamant fan of the television show Supernatural, and has an indecent love of hats. "
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June 21, 2012
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1.5 stars
At a Glance
I have not read the two previous books in this series, but seeing as it's a paranormal romance--with a new couple each book--I don't think it made a difference in regard to the likability of this book. With that being said, I did not enjoy reading The Half-Breed Vampire.
The Good
The last one-fourth of the book was pretty exciting. I actually felt the suspense as I fidgeted from the stress of what would happen next. The action was also entertaining and scary at the same time.
The mystery behind Slade's true origins was interesting. I was genuinely curious to see how everything fit together. I was surprised by the end and thought the revelations were pretty juicy.
The Bad
First off, the premise was boring. I never got into the story until the end. The plot had holes and the pacing was horrible. There was a lot of wandering in the beginning and middle. Meyers also had the bad habit of telling not showing. I don't like being spoon fed the story.
Raina was super adamant that other supernatural creatures didn't exist, as if the idea was laughable. But this book was placed in a world where vampires have made themselves known to the rest of the world. It made Raina seem stupid and close-minded.
There was a huge inconsistency that made me throw this book across the room. So, Raina doesn't know that other supers exist, but she admits to Slade that she was informed a long time ago that he was actually part werewolf. ??? I thought she didn't know werewolves existed?
The ending wasn't really an ending at all. I would have to read the next book in the series to see what happened after the big fight.
Slade was a whiner. His internal struggle over fitting in made me cringe. It made me think less of him and his "family" for treating him differently because of his heritage.
The Snuggly
The romance between Raina and Slade was just okay. I didn't feel the need to root for them. The sex scenes were mediocre, nothing that got me hot under the collar. But yes, there are full sex scenes in this book.
Overall
I think some people can enjoy this book. Maybe the people who started from the beginning and have developed relationships with the characters will like this installment. But for me, there was not much that appealed to me. The plot was weak, as were the characters. I will not be continuing this series. Not recommended.
Excerpts
Ty shook away the particles of wood clinging to his muzzle and brazenly stepped forward a pace. "There are two of use and only one of you."
Slade turned and shot the second wolf in the shoulder. He crumbled with a whelp and a whine.
"No we're even."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Raina let her head tip back as the heated waves of sensation overtake her, lifting her up, shaking her to the core, only to leave her breathless and boneless. His fangs slipped from her skin and he lapped at her neck. "You drive one hard bargain, lady," he muttered against her skin. "Maybe next time, I can touch you, as well."
"Next time?" Raina could barley breathe. Her world was fuzzy about the edges with a pleasant glow that suffused every cell in her body. She tilted forward and clung to him for support. "I don't know if I could survive a next time. That was--that was, wow. What was that?" she panted.
1.5 stars
At a Glance
I have not read the two previous books in this series, but seeing as it's a paranormal romance--with a new couple each book--I don't think it made a difference in regard to the likability of this book. With that being said, I did not enjoy reading The Half-Breed Vampire.
The Good
The last one-fourth of the book was pretty exciting. I actually felt the suspense as I fidgeted from the stress of what would happen next. The action was also entertaining and scary at the same time.
The mystery behind Slade's true origins was interesting. I was genuinely curious to see how everything fit together. I was surprised by the end and thought the revelations were pretty juicy.
The Bad
First off, the premise was boring. I never got into the story until the end. The plot had holes and the pacing was horrible. There was a lot of wandering in the beginning and middle. Meyers also had the bad habit of telling not showing. I don't like being spoon fed the story.
Raina was super adamant that other supernatural creatures didn't exist, as if the idea was laughable. But this book was placed in a world where vampires have made themselves known to the rest of the world. It made Raina seem stupid and close-minded.
There was a huge inconsistency that made me throw this book across the room. So, Raina doesn't know that other supers exist, but she admits to Slade that she was informed a long time ago that he was actually part werewolf. ??? I thought she didn't know werewolves existed?
The ending wasn't really an ending at all. I would have to read the next book in the series to see what happened after the big fight.
Slade was a whiner. His internal struggle over fitting in made me cringe. It made me think less of him and his "family" for treating him differently because of his heritage.
The Snuggly
The romance between Raina and Slade was just okay. I didn't feel the need to root for them. The sex scenes were mediocre, nothing that got me hot under the collar. But yes, there are full sex scenes in this book.
Overall
I think some people can enjoy this book. Maybe the people who started from the beginning and have developed relationships with the characters will like this installment. But for me, there was not much that appealed to me. The plot was weak, as were the characters. I will not be continuing this series. Not recommended.
Excerpts
Ty shook away the particles of wood clinging to his muzzle and brazenly stepped forward a pace. "There are two of use and only one of you."
Slade turned and shot the second wolf in the shoulder. He crumbled with a whelp and a whine.
"No we're even."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Raina let her head tip back as the heated waves of sensation overtake her, lifting her up, shaking her to the core, only to leave her breathless and boneless. His fangs slipped from her skin and he lapped at her neck. "You drive one hard bargain, lady," he muttered against her skin. "Maybe next time, I can touch you, as well."
"Next time?" Raina could barley breathe. Her world was fuzzy about the edges with a pleasant glow that suffused every cell in her body. She tilted forward and clung to him for support. "I don't know if I could survive a next time. That was--that was, wow. What was that?" she panted.
March 16, 2012
~~*Rating 3.5*~~
Originally posted on ReadingDiva's Blog
I enjoyed reading The Half-Breed Vampire. This is a short read but one that will leave you satisfied. The combination of vampires, werewolves and intervention of a mystical being made The Half-Breed Vampire a fun read. Theresa Meyers created a very interesting story by combining interesting characters, exciting story and kick ass action.
The Half-Breed Vampire is the story of Slade Donovan & Raina Ravenwing. Slade is a half-breed vampire who feels he doesn’t belong, he doesn’t remember much of his past and how he came to being who he is, He does however remember wandering in the streets as a child, and being brought into the Vampire clan where he became part of the family.
Raina Ravenwing is a beautiful, intelligent and mouthy heroine. I enjoy her character very much. She is a cop and her clan’s “whisperer” and is destined to become the clan’s alpha female once she is mated to the clan’s alpha. Unaware of her true nature, Raina embark into an adventure that will test her loyalty and love.
Theresa Meyers did a nice job creating this modern scenario of vampires & werewolves with a touch of mystical. By bringing into the game the goddess of chaos (Eris), Meyers creates a story that keeps you turning page after page. Her characters are well-developed and the story flows nicely. Slade’s character is strong, smart and sexy yet sensitive. Raina Ravenwing is a cop with an attitude, and that totally rocks in my opinion. I like to see independent heroines and Raina Ravenwing falls under that category. Nicely done and a must read.
If you want a story that brings action, love, adventure and attitude The Half-Breed Vampire should be in your list.
Originally posted on ReadingDiva's Blog
I enjoyed reading The Half-Breed Vampire. This is a short read but one that will leave you satisfied. The combination of vampires, werewolves and intervention of a mystical being made The Half-Breed Vampire a fun read. Theresa Meyers created a very interesting story by combining interesting characters, exciting story and kick ass action.
The Half-Breed Vampire is the story of Slade Donovan & Raina Ravenwing. Slade is a half-breed vampire who feels he doesn’t belong, he doesn’t remember much of his past and how he came to being who he is, He does however remember wandering in the streets as a child, and being brought into the Vampire clan where he became part of the family.
Raina Ravenwing is a beautiful, intelligent and mouthy heroine. I enjoy her character very much. She is a cop and her clan’s “whisperer” and is destined to become the clan’s alpha female once she is mated to the clan’s alpha. Unaware of her true nature, Raina embark into an adventure that will test her loyalty and love.
Theresa Meyers did a nice job creating this modern scenario of vampires & werewolves with a touch of mystical. By bringing into the game the goddess of chaos (Eris), Meyers creates a story that keeps you turning page after page. Her characters are well-developed and the story flows nicely. Slade’s character is strong, smart and sexy yet sensitive. Raina Ravenwing is a cop with an attitude, and that totally rocks in my opinion. I like to see independent heroines and Raina Ravenwing falls under that category. Nicely done and a must read.
If you want a story that brings action, love, adventure and attitude The Half-Breed Vampire should be in your list.
March 18, 2012
4 stars!
Popcorn fun, with fast-pacing and dark and dangerous hero. The plot didn't offer many surprises and wouldn't stand up to much analysis, so I'm not going to over-think this one. It kept me engaged in the story, and I liked all of the characters. Bracken, the werewolf alpha had as much depth as a wet paper towel, but that didn't even diminish my enjoyment.
Full review soon at www.mangamaniaccafe.com
Popcorn fun, with fast-pacing and dark and dangerous hero. The plot didn't offer many surprises and wouldn't stand up to much analysis, so I'm not going to over-think this one. It kept me engaged in the story, and I liked all of the characters. Bracken, the werewolf alpha had as much depth as a wet paper towel, but that didn't even diminish my enjoyment.
Full review soon at www.mangamaniaccafe.com
March 16, 2024
I did not actually finish this book. I got halfway through and couldn’t get past the non consensual mind control anymore. Our “hero” is just mentally manipulating his lover all over the place. No thank you. Other than that, the writing is so-so and the world-building is surprisingly complex.
I picked this book up at Goodwill for $1 with no knowledge of the series. I had fairly low expectations so 2 stars.
I picked this book up at Goodwill for $1 with no knowledge of the series. I had fairly low expectations so 2 stars.
October 19, 2022
Love the Harlequin Nocturne books. I wish I could find more to buy and read.
August 3, 2023
Loved this one .
March 24, 2012
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Review:
So Slade is a full vampire. He was once a boy, and after a couple of years on the streets with no memory of his childhood years, he was taken in by the vampire clan. Allowed to become a Shyeld (basically part of the vampire army or security), Slade was eventually granted the gift of becoming a vampire in every way. Having nothing to lose and no hope of the type of life many dream, of, he is content with his job and happy with the only family he has ever know; the clan. But Slade is not as he seems and only a few suspect his true lineage. A lineage that could forever destroy his bond to the one thing he values – his clan. But sometimes destiny comes at a price and in those rare instances, that price reaps rewards never imagined.
At a young age Rains was chosen as the whisperer of her tribe. Other than the title, the role holds little value for Raina. She tries to live her life responsibly to avoid disappointing her tribe, but beyond all of the folklore and tales not to be believed, Raina hold little stock in the history of her tribe. Of course she loves her family and knows about her history, but to believe in all of the unlikely myths and legends would be foolish. Except last year vampires became very real when they introduced themselves to the public. One myth marked as true – is it possible that the legends of her ancestors are actually viable? Raina is not so sure until she hooks up with Slade to track a pack of wolves terrorizing an area of land. As a game warden she needs to know the pack habits, but Slade quickly disabused her of the notion that these wolves are an ordinary species.
Not only does Slade have an unknown past that is about to sucker punch him from out of nowhere, but Raina is about to discover that being the Whisperer is so much more than a simple title bestowed upon her at childhood. A title she never wanted. And in the midst of a growing passion between Slade and Raina, the past of each may be the one thing that effectively snuffs that flicker of hope for a future together.
I found this book enjoyable if a bit predictable. It wasn’t like I was sitting on the end of my chair waiting to see what would happen next. But despite the foresight into the events of the story, I felt my time was well spent. Ms. Meyers has built a world of her own. While many have created vampire and werewolf worlds, the Sons of Midnight series has it’s own unique traits. Traits such as ichor the thin, black substance that can best be described as vampire blood. Ichor is also used as a drug of sorts, given to the human security that is not vampire within the clan, but bestowing superhuman abilities within them. Pretty cool if you ask me. And for werewolves – any shifter really – you would think that the rearranging of the body into an alternate form would be somewhat gruesome. Well, Ms. Meyers includes such description without making the reader ill with the sound of cracking bone, popping joints, and squishing muscles and ligaments. *shudders* That is about as gruesome as I can handle. Horror and me no mixey! You dig?
I also liked that although Raina and Slade acknowledge their desire to be together, they are under no disillusionment that being together is in any way possible. Despite hope that it could happen, they know it can’t be. Making everything all cute and rosy without conflict is not the way I like my stories. Throwing in twists that make the inevitable seem unattainable is much more my style and The Half-Breed Vampire meets this quality I desire within my reads.
What I did not like was the lack of physical scenes between Slade and Raina. I felt like there could have been more than just the one scene. There were a few other instances that were teasers, if you will, but with the attraction between these two, I would have like to see just a bit more in the intimacy department. Complaint aside, the few scenes that were present were well written and exciting. Another problem I had was the book ended hastily. It wasn’t abrupt in the sense that I was screaming – why the hell did you end it here? But it was unexpected in the sense that there were still quite a few unanswered questions, leaving the reader to make assumptions. Questions that I hope would be addressed in the following book in the series.
Overall, The Half-Breed Vampire is an enjoyable read with creative twists on the paranormal world. As book 3 in the series, it can absolutely be read as a stand alone. As with many series books, I believe the hindsight from reading the first two books would have enhanced the read, but were not necessary to facilitate the reader’s understanding. Predictable, yet satisfying, this book is worth the read.
(PDF copy provided by Author and Bewitching Book Tours for review)
http://bit.ly/H1ryvm
Review:
So Slade is a full vampire. He was once a boy, and after a couple of years on the streets with no memory of his childhood years, he was taken in by the vampire clan. Allowed to become a Shyeld (basically part of the vampire army or security), Slade was eventually granted the gift of becoming a vampire in every way. Having nothing to lose and no hope of the type of life many dream, of, he is content with his job and happy with the only family he has ever know; the clan. But Slade is not as he seems and only a few suspect his true lineage. A lineage that could forever destroy his bond to the one thing he values – his clan. But sometimes destiny comes at a price and in those rare instances, that price reaps rewards never imagined.
At a young age Rains was chosen as the whisperer of her tribe. Other than the title, the role holds little value for Raina. She tries to live her life responsibly to avoid disappointing her tribe, but beyond all of the folklore and tales not to be believed, Raina hold little stock in the history of her tribe. Of course she loves her family and knows about her history, but to believe in all of the unlikely myths and legends would be foolish. Except last year vampires became very real when they introduced themselves to the public. One myth marked as true – is it possible that the legends of her ancestors are actually viable? Raina is not so sure until she hooks up with Slade to track a pack of wolves terrorizing an area of land. As a game warden she needs to know the pack habits, but Slade quickly disabused her of the notion that these wolves are an ordinary species.
Not only does Slade have an unknown past that is about to sucker punch him from out of nowhere, but Raina is about to discover that being the Whisperer is so much more than a simple title bestowed upon her at childhood. A title she never wanted. And in the midst of a growing passion between Slade and Raina, the past of each may be the one thing that effectively snuffs that flicker of hope for a future together.
I found this book enjoyable if a bit predictable. It wasn’t like I was sitting on the end of my chair waiting to see what would happen next. But despite the foresight into the events of the story, I felt my time was well spent. Ms. Meyers has built a world of her own. While many have created vampire and werewolf worlds, the Sons of Midnight series has it’s own unique traits. Traits such as ichor the thin, black substance that can best be described as vampire blood. Ichor is also used as a drug of sorts, given to the human security that is not vampire within the clan, but bestowing superhuman abilities within them. Pretty cool if you ask me. And for werewolves – any shifter really – you would think that the rearranging of the body into an alternate form would be somewhat gruesome. Well, Ms. Meyers includes such description without making the reader ill with the sound of cracking bone, popping joints, and squishing muscles and ligaments. *shudders* That is about as gruesome as I can handle. Horror and me no mixey! You dig?
I also liked that although Raina and Slade acknowledge their desire to be together, they are under no disillusionment that being together is in any way possible. Despite hope that it could happen, they know it can’t be. Making everything all cute and rosy without conflict is not the way I like my stories. Throwing in twists that make the inevitable seem unattainable is much more my style and The Half-Breed Vampire meets this quality I desire within my reads.
What I did not like was the lack of physical scenes between Slade and Raina. I felt like there could have been more than just the one scene. There were a few other instances that were teasers, if you will, but with the attraction between these two, I would have like to see just a bit more in the intimacy department. Complaint aside, the few scenes that were present were well written and exciting. Another problem I had was the book ended hastily. It wasn’t abrupt in the sense that I was screaming – why the hell did you end it here? But it was unexpected in the sense that there were still quite a few unanswered questions, leaving the reader to make assumptions. Questions that I hope would be addressed in the following book in the series.
Overall, The Half-Breed Vampire is an enjoyable read with creative twists on the paranormal world. As book 3 in the series, it can absolutely be read as a stand alone. As with many series books, I believe the hindsight from reading the first two books would have enhanced the read, but were not necessary to facilitate the reader’s understanding. Predictable, yet satisfying, this book is worth the read.
(PDF copy provided by Author and Bewitching Book Tours for review)
May 3, 2012
The Half-Breed Vampire is book three in the Sons of Midnight series. I have not, as of yet, read the other books in this series but would certainly be interested in doing so at some point. This review may contain spoilers. I try my best not to give anything away, but in this case, it might be difficult. You've been warned!
Slade Donovan has only been a vampire for about a decade but is one of the best Shyeld's (vampire guards) that the Cascade clan has. Though Slade's specialty is explosives, he's the best tracker they have as well.
Raina Ravenwing is a game warden who has been investigating the disappearance of a teenage boy from her tribe. It's been reported that he was taken by wolves. Raina is in need of Slade's help in order to locate one of the unusually large wolves that have been spotted in the area so that she can tag it and track it.
Slade's commander, Achilles, orders him to help Raina with her mission to locate the wolves. Although he's reluctant (he dislikes cops), Slade won't go against orders. Slade has been dealing with what the clan doctor has termed 'moon sickness', but while he's out tracking the wolves with Raina, he experiences the worst case of moon sickness that's he's ever had. He just doesn't understand what's happening to him, and it's only getting worse.
With the time that he spent with Raina tracking the wolves, Slade not only learns more about Raina, but he learns about his past, a past that he could remember nothing of. Slade learns that he has the Were virus in his blood, which means that although he is now a full-blood vampire, he could transition into a wolf at any time, thus the term 'half-breed' vampire. The only problem is, Slade is afraid of what would happen if that occurs. He's sure that the vampire clan would no longer want him around (he'd be a security risk), and the Were clan wouldn't accept him either. As for Raina, she's her tribe's Wolf Whisperer, the one who connects her tribe with the spirits of their ancestors.
Okay, let me just start out by saying that I did enjoy the story! I liked Theresa's take on vampires and their abilities. I've read other vampire stories where the vampires could transport themselves wherever they needed to go. Well, Theresa's vampires can do the same though maybe in a slightly different way. Plus, they can manifest whatever they need as if by magic, they can turn invisible, and they can be outside during the day, though they don't like to be.
The relationship that developed between Raina and Slade was sweet. She has a thing for bad boys and tries very hard not to think about Slade in any other way than a professional manner. Slade, as I mentioned, he doesn't like cops, and he also tries his best to stay professional when it comes to Raina. Of course, it doesn't work for either of them. :) And as romances are my favorites, I do enjoy a good love scene, but the main love scene in this was kind of disappointing. It was over far too quickly.
Now, although I did like the story, I must admit that I do have some issues with it. In the beginning when Slade takes Raina out to track the wolves, he keeps reminding himself that humans may be aware of vampires now, but they are not aware that Weres exist. So when Slade talks with Raina about the wolves, he intentionally keeps that little tidbit to himself. However, at one point, he says to Raina: "Most shifters don't come out until dusk." I believe that may have been a mistake because once Slade says that to her, she didn't question his use of the word "shifter'. Something else that confused me was that when Slade does eventually tell Raina about Weres, she actually thinks he's kidding and doesn't believe him. Yet, after they return to the clan complex, Raina tells Slade that her and Achilles believe that Slade is part Were. Unless I missed something here, that didn't make sense to me. Raina didn't know anything about Weres, and suddenly she's telling Slade that her and Achilles believe that Slade is part Were. I even read the book twice which is when this part actually caught my attention. So yeah, I felt there were some inconsistencies within the story plus some spelling and grammatical errors.
As I've already stated, I did enjoy the overall story! And I am interested in reading more of Theresa Meyers' work.
** I received a copy of The Half-Breed Vampire for review as part of the Knights of the Round Table group on Goodreads.**
Slade Donovan has only been a vampire for about a decade but is one of the best Shyeld's (vampire guards) that the Cascade clan has. Though Slade's specialty is explosives, he's the best tracker they have as well.
Raina Ravenwing is a game warden who has been investigating the disappearance of a teenage boy from her tribe. It's been reported that he was taken by wolves. Raina is in need of Slade's help in order to locate one of the unusually large wolves that have been spotted in the area so that she can tag it and track it.
Slade's commander, Achilles, orders him to help Raina with her mission to locate the wolves. Although he's reluctant (he dislikes cops), Slade won't go against orders. Slade has been dealing with what the clan doctor has termed 'moon sickness', but while he's out tracking the wolves with Raina, he experiences the worst case of moon sickness that's he's ever had. He just doesn't understand what's happening to him, and it's only getting worse.
With the time that he spent with Raina tracking the wolves, Slade not only learns more about Raina, but he learns about his past, a past that he could remember nothing of. Slade learns that he has the Were virus in his blood, which means that although he is now a full-blood vampire, he could transition into a wolf at any time, thus the term 'half-breed' vampire. The only problem is, Slade is afraid of what would happen if that occurs. He's sure that the vampire clan would no longer want him around (he'd be a security risk), and the Were clan wouldn't accept him either. As for Raina, she's her tribe's Wolf Whisperer, the one who connects her tribe with the spirits of their ancestors.
Okay, let me just start out by saying that I did enjoy the story! I liked Theresa's take on vampires and their abilities. I've read other vampire stories where the vampires could transport themselves wherever they needed to go. Well, Theresa's vampires can do the same though maybe in a slightly different way. Plus, they can manifest whatever they need as if by magic, they can turn invisible, and they can be outside during the day, though they don't like to be.
The relationship that developed between Raina and Slade was sweet. She has a thing for bad boys and tries very hard not to think about Slade in any other way than a professional manner. Slade, as I mentioned, he doesn't like cops, and he also tries his best to stay professional when it comes to Raina. Of course, it doesn't work for either of them. :) And as romances are my favorites, I do enjoy a good love scene, but the main love scene in this was kind of disappointing. It was over far too quickly.
Now, although I did like the story, I must admit that I do have some issues with it. In the beginning when Slade takes Raina out to track the wolves, he keeps reminding himself that humans may be aware of vampires now, but they are not aware that Weres exist. So when Slade talks with Raina about the wolves, he intentionally keeps that little tidbit to himself. However, at one point, he says to Raina: "Most shifters don't come out until dusk." I believe that may have been a mistake because once Slade says that to her, she didn't question his use of the word "shifter'. Something else that confused me was that when Slade does eventually tell Raina about Weres, she actually thinks he's kidding and doesn't believe him. Yet, after they return to the clan complex, Raina tells Slade that her and Achilles believe that Slade is part Were. Unless I missed something here, that didn't make sense to me. Raina didn't know anything about Weres, and suddenly she's telling Slade that her and Achilles believe that Slade is part Were. I even read the book twice which is when this part actually caught my attention. So yeah, I felt there were some inconsistencies within the story plus some spelling and grammatical errors.
As I've already stated, I did enjoy the overall story! And I am interested in reading more of Theresa Meyers' work.
** I received a copy of The Half-Breed Vampire for review as part of the Knights of the Round Table group on Goodreads.**
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 7, 2012
The Half-Breed Vampire by Theresa Meyers is the third installment in her Harlequin Nocturne Sons of Midnight. In this world, humans know about vampires.
My only issue with the story is that I was a bit confused, as I didn't know the mythology in the story--but it was easy to catch up. I would recommend, though, that you read the other two before the third if this kind of thing annoys you.
Slade Donovan only knows that he's a vampire. He knows he's having some kind of moon-sickness, but doesn't know the cause. When he runs into a game officer, Raina Ravenwing, he's forced to save her to keep the human population from finding out about Were shifters. He uses his abilities to make sure she forgets the encounter and is sure he won't have to worry about seeing her again.
No one is more surprised than he is when he's summoned to the commander's office and told he has to help Raina track a pack of wolves. Of course, Slade knows it's because the vampires don't want her hurt--she just assumes it's because he's their best tracker.
Slade's past is very mysterious. He doesn't know how he came to be alone in an alley at age eight--but his full allegiance is with the vampires that took him in and raised him. There is much he doesn't know that puts him--and Raina--in danger.
I enjoyed the story very much. Ms. Meyers has created a wonderful mythology and has added Native American lore that make the story intriguing. This reviewer will be reading the rest of the series.
The writing is tight and the pace is just fast enough to keep you turning pages to see what happens next. Her characters are believable and the story flows well. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't more at the end--I felt there were questions left unanswered, but I have a feeling they will be answered in the next book--and please, don't take this to mean it was a cliffhanger. It wasn't.
I enjoyed learning more about Slade Donovan and Raina Ravenwing. If I care about the characters and what happens to them, then the author has created a very good book.
I will admit I'm biased toward Vampire and Shifter stories--I love them. That bias, though, also allows me to know when one is done well--this one was. I give it 4.5 stars.
This copy of THE HALF-BREED VAMPIRE was provided by the Harlequin Nocturne via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I'm a first-time reader of Ms. Myer's work, but certainly will look for more of her excellent series.
My only issue with the story is that I was a bit confused, as I didn't know the mythology in the story--but it was easy to catch up. I would recommend, though, that you read the other two before the third if this kind of thing annoys you.
Slade Donovan only knows that he's a vampire. He knows he's having some kind of moon-sickness, but doesn't know the cause. When he runs into a game officer, Raina Ravenwing, he's forced to save her to keep the human population from finding out about Were shifters. He uses his abilities to make sure she forgets the encounter and is sure he won't have to worry about seeing her again.
No one is more surprised than he is when he's summoned to the commander's office and told he has to help Raina track a pack of wolves. Of course, Slade knows it's because the vampires don't want her hurt--she just assumes it's because he's their best tracker.
Slade's past is very mysterious. He doesn't know how he came to be alone in an alley at age eight--but his full allegiance is with the vampires that took him in and raised him. There is much he doesn't know that puts him--and Raina--in danger.
I enjoyed the story very much. Ms. Meyers has created a wonderful mythology and has added Native American lore that make the story intriguing. This reviewer will be reading the rest of the series.
The writing is tight and the pace is just fast enough to keep you turning pages to see what happens next. Her characters are believable and the story flows well. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't more at the end--I felt there were questions left unanswered, but I have a feeling they will be answered in the next book--and please, don't take this to mean it was a cliffhanger. It wasn't.
I enjoyed learning more about Slade Donovan and Raina Ravenwing. If I care about the characters and what happens to them, then the author has created a very good book.
I will admit I'm biased toward Vampire and Shifter stories--I love them. That bias, though, also allows me to know when one is done well--this one was. I give it 4.5 stars.
This copy of THE HALF-BREED VAMPIRE was provided by the Harlequin Nocturne via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I'm a first-time reader of Ms. Myer's work, but certainly will look for more of her excellent series.
April 11, 2012
Originally Reviewed at: Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Controllers
Review Source: NetGalley
Reviewer: Heather
The Half-Breed Vampire is the third story in this series. I have not had the pleasure to read the previous books, but I can assure you that it reads just fine on its own. This story brings us Slade, a vampire, as he fights to save his clan from a goddess who has talked the local were/shifter clan into starting a war. He teams up with a human woman, Raina, who is the local game warden, a member of the were community, but doesn’t actually believe in any of it.
They both set out to investigate the sightings of large wolves as well as the disappearance of a community member. However, Raina soon learns she gets more answers than she bargained for. She is the were packs Whisperer, and the last woman to hold that position was brutally murdered by the wolves. Slade on the other hand gets answers to his life long questions: who his parents were and why he was abandoned at the age of eight.
Can these two come together to save not only the vampires, but themselves too? Does Slade’s past come back to bite him, literally?
As always it can be difficult when you read a new author, and this is especially true with any paranormal genre. Each writer creates their own rules, beings, and how they come to be. This author chose a different perspective than what I am used to. In this story both were and vampires are based upon an actual virus, and both are passed through blood – typically when bitten. I feel it’s good to know this before hand as in this story there is always the choice, well usually, but I don’t want to give anything away.
Overall I enjoyed the story, and I savored upon the love scenes. If you enjoy paranormal, strong romance, and a lot of physical action then this one is for you. There is even a bit of humor here and there, and I found myself chuckling out loud in a few places too. My only complaint is that there were a few typographical errors, but since I was reviewing an advanced version, it’s unlikely that they will be in the final version.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Controllers
Review Source: NetGalley
Reviewer: Heather
The Half-Breed Vampire is the third story in this series. I have not had the pleasure to read the previous books, but I can assure you that it reads just fine on its own. This story brings us Slade, a vampire, as he fights to save his clan from a goddess who has talked the local were/shifter clan into starting a war. He teams up with a human woman, Raina, who is the local game warden, a member of the were community, but doesn’t actually believe in any of it.
They both set out to investigate the sightings of large wolves as well as the disappearance of a community member. However, Raina soon learns she gets more answers than she bargained for. She is the were packs Whisperer, and the last woman to hold that position was brutally murdered by the wolves. Slade on the other hand gets answers to his life long questions: who his parents were and why he was abandoned at the age of eight.
Can these two come together to save not only the vampires, but themselves too? Does Slade’s past come back to bite him, literally?
As always it can be difficult when you read a new author, and this is especially true with any paranormal genre. Each writer creates their own rules, beings, and how they come to be. This author chose a different perspective than what I am used to. In this story both were and vampires are based upon an actual virus, and both are passed through blood – typically when bitten. I feel it’s good to know this before hand as in this story there is always the choice, well usually, but I don’t want to give anything away.
Overall I enjoyed the story, and I savored upon the love scenes. If you enjoy paranormal, strong romance, and a lot of physical action then this one is for you. There is even a bit of humor here and there, and I found myself chuckling out loud in a few places too. My only complaint is that there were a few typographical errors, but since I was reviewing an advanced version, it’s unlikely that they will be in the final version.
April 8, 2012
This book was good, it wasn’t bad, but it certainly was great either. I’d categorize this book as an ok Vampire genre book with nothing that really makes it stand out from a crowd. It’s just average, I didn’t feel like I knew either Raina or Slade much better by the end of the book as I did in the beginning. Their characters were fairly one dimensional. I didn’t really route for either of them and the characters chemistry didn’t seem to really leap through the pages. I felt more chemistry from the side characters then I did with Slade and Raina. The book definitely had some entertaining moments, it isn’t a boring read, but with so many fantastic vampire books to choose from an author really needs to have something that will make this book stand out from the rest. Her vampires did have some fun vampire abilities such as fluxing (going invisible) and the ability to transport themselves and objects. I think I wouldn’t mind being a vampire to have one of those handy dandy abilities.
I think my biggest issue with this book are the gaping holes in the plot. Truthfully, I haven’t read the first two books in this series and I am not sure I have much desire to go back to read them. Although, this is not the first book in the series I do not believe that the holes in this plot would have been filled by having have read the previous two books, they seem pretty isolated to this particular book. One question I have is how it is everyone in Raina’s tribe but her seems to know about the shifters? Also, when the disappearances started if the tribe was keeping the shifters secret from Raina, why did they let her start investigating in the first place, knowing what would happen with it? Probably my biggest question is how in the world did she know Slade was the missing boy from her tribe and where to find him? She just popped up knowing his real name, when he didn’t even know his real name. There were just holes upon holes and once my mind starts dwelling on one hole it finds others and it becomes almost impossible to fully enjoy the book, unless of course the book was entertaining enough to ignore it.
I think my biggest issue with this book are the gaping holes in the plot. Truthfully, I haven’t read the first two books in this series and I am not sure I have much desire to go back to read them. Although, this is not the first book in the series I do not believe that the holes in this plot would have been filled by having have read the previous two books, they seem pretty isolated to this particular book. One question I have is how it is everyone in Raina’s tribe but her seems to know about the shifters? Also, when the disappearances started if the tribe was keeping the shifters secret from Raina, why did they let her start investigating in the first place, knowing what would happen with it? Probably my biggest question is how in the world did she know Slade was the missing boy from her tribe and where to find him? She just popped up knowing his real name, when he didn’t even know his real name. There were just holes upon holes and once my mind starts dwelling on one hole it finds others and it becomes almost impossible to fully enjoy the book, unless of course the book was entertaining enough to ignore it.
March 12, 2012
Slade Donovan can't remember anything of his life before his 8th birthday. In his earliest memories, he lived on the streets, until adopted by the local vampires. For years, he served as part of their mortal security team --and eventually became a full blooded vamp. He'd do anything for his brethren. So when his superior tells him to help a lovely game warden track some special wolves, he agrees, even though he knows the wolves are actually weres who'd love nothing more than to tear him apart.
Raina doesn't know that werewolves exist, but she has secrets of her own. She is known as "the wolf-whisperer" among her people. It's a title wrapped in mystery and mysticism. One she has never wanted to embrace. But she loves and respects her family enough not to reject them completely. That's why she became a game warden in the first place... to stay close to them and protect the animals in a way she was comfortable with.
Right off the bat, we know there is more to Donovan than meets the eye. His "moon sickness" is a pretty big tip-off to his origins. And Raina's ability to communicate with the wolves and her knowledge of Donovan's mysterious past pretty much gives away almost everything else. The story follows them on their path to the inevitable as they seek out the hostile werewolves. Of course, Donovan and Raina are drawn to each other and quickly give in to their attraction. And that's really the best part of the book. The love scenes are good and the two make a solid couple in an us-against-the-world sort of way. Unfortunately, they're in love at the speed of light, which detracts from its believability.
Other than the predictability of the story, my other big problem with the book was the abruptness of the ending. I wouldn't call it a cliffhanger, but the book ended very quickly after the climax with some serious lingering questions. And though I liked both main characters --and I liked them together-- I couldn't get very excited about how it all played out. It was ok. 3 stars.
*ARC Provided by NetGalley
Raina doesn't know that werewolves exist, but she has secrets of her own. She is known as "the wolf-whisperer" among her people. It's a title wrapped in mystery and mysticism. One she has never wanted to embrace. But she loves and respects her family enough not to reject them completely. That's why she became a game warden in the first place... to stay close to them and protect the animals in a way she was comfortable with.
Right off the bat, we know there is more to Donovan than meets the eye. His "moon sickness" is a pretty big tip-off to his origins. And Raina's ability to communicate with the wolves and her knowledge of Donovan's mysterious past pretty much gives away almost everything else. The story follows them on their path to the inevitable as they seek out the hostile werewolves. Of course, Donovan and Raina are drawn to each other and quickly give in to their attraction. And that's really the best part of the book. The love scenes are good and the two make a solid couple in an us-against-the-world sort of way. Unfortunately, they're in love at the speed of light, which detracts from its believability.
Other than the predictability of the story, my other big problem with the book was the abruptness of the ending. I wouldn't call it a cliffhanger, but the book ended very quickly after the climax with some serious lingering questions. And though I liked both main characters --and I liked them together-- I couldn't get very excited about how it all played out. It was ok. 3 stars.
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April 28, 2012
Slade Donovan is a security enforcer for his vampire clan. He doesn’t remember much from his life before he was 8 years old when he was living on the streets and was taken in by his current clan. He made his own choice to become a vampire. Slade struggles with feels that there is something different about him as he experiences “moon sickness” and because of this difference he doesn’t really feel like he belongs.
Slade is the best tracker in his clan so when Officer Raina Ravenwing comes to seek help from the vampires to help her track down some wolves that have been causing trouble, Slade is her man. She doesn’t know werewolves exist, but Slade knows that’s what they are dealing with. As they work together to track down this pack, Raina reveals she and others from her tribe knows about his past and who his mother was and they help to fill in the blanks for him. Like Slade’s mother, Raina is her tribes “Wolf-Whisper” and she didn’t know what that meant until they encounter the wolves and was able to communicate with them in their wolf form.
Slade and Raina kind of butt heads at first and I found their commentary pretty funny and loved some of Slade’s snarky comments as he teases Raina. As they spend more time together, their attraction grows very quickly, and their chemistry together sparks! They of course fall in love, as is what I look for in romance books, but I felt they fall in love a little too quickly for me.
I really enjoyed this story and I really liked Slade and Raina. This is the 3rd book in a series which I have not read the 2 previous books and I didn’t feel like that hindered me in following along easily. There are some interesting twists to the story that effect Slade and Raina in very different ways that just brings it all together. Really the only issue I had with this book was the abruptness of the ending which left me with a lot of questions, which I’m hoping will be answered in the next book? Here’s hoping so.
*ARC provided by NetGalley
Slade is the best tracker in his clan so when Officer Raina Ravenwing comes to seek help from the vampires to help her track down some wolves that have been causing trouble, Slade is her man. She doesn’t know werewolves exist, but Slade knows that’s what they are dealing with. As they work together to track down this pack, Raina reveals she and others from her tribe knows about his past and who his mother was and they help to fill in the blanks for him. Like Slade’s mother, Raina is her tribes “Wolf-Whisper” and she didn’t know what that meant until they encounter the wolves and was able to communicate with them in their wolf form.
Slade and Raina kind of butt heads at first and I found their commentary pretty funny and loved some of Slade’s snarky comments as he teases Raina. As they spend more time together, their attraction grows very quickly, and their chemistry together sparks! They of course fall in love, as is what I look for in romance books, but I felt they fall in love a little too quickly for me.
I really enjoyed this story and I really liked Slade and Raina. This is the 3rd book in a series which I have not read the 2 previous books and I didn’t feel like that hindered me in following along easily. There are some interesting twists to the story that effect Slade and Raina in very different ways that just brings it all together. Really the only issue I had with this book was the abruptness of the ending which left me with a lot of questions, which I’m hoping will be answered in the next book? Here’s hoping so.
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March 17, 2012
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Vampires have recently came out of the closet (er, grave), and so far have a pretty decent relationship with the mortals. But the mortals don't know that there are other things that go bump in the night. So when problems arise with the local Weres, the clan must try to take care of things—without the humans finding out.
One of their own, a fairly new vampire, Slade Donovan, is put on the case. But he's not doing so alone, oh no. He'll be working with a local Game Warden, Raina Ravenwing, a normal human (or so they think). When the skeletons in his closet come out, no one's more surprised then Slade—and he might just have more in common with those mangy fur-balls than he ever dreamed of...
The Half-Breed Vampire was a quick read, and one that managed to capture most of my attention. However, while the storyline by itself would have been interesting, the way it was told left me a bit disappointed and wanting more.
The story seemed too rushed, with about a dozen twists and secrets thrown in within only a handful of pages. It was simply too much for me to take in—just when I'd start to come to terms with one sudden plot twist, another one was thrown in my face .And all these twists lead to a story that seemed bogged down by them rather than a fast-paced adventure, like it could have been.
Raina and Slade were not the deepest of characters. They could have used more development, more substance. And the chemistry between them seemed more like a joke. I just couldn't see it, though I dearly wanted to. Slade's declaration of love (if you can call it that) came out of the blue and had nothing to back it up. I was simply left wanting after reading their supposed love story.
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Vampires have recently came out of the closet (er, grave), and so far have a pretty decent relationship with the mortals. But the mortals don't know that there are other things that go bump in the night. So when problems arise with the local Weres, the clan must try to take care of things—without the humans finding out.
One of their own, a fairly new vampire, Slade Donovan, is put on the case. But he's not doing so alone, oh no. He'll be working with a local Game Warden, Raina Ravenwing, a normal human (or so they think). When the skeletons in his closet come out, no one's more surprised then Slade—and he might just have more in common with those mangy fur-balls than he ever dreamed of...
The Half-Breed Vampire was a quick read, and one that managed to capture most of my attention. However, while the storyline by itself would have been interesting, the way it was told left me a bit disappointed and wanting more.
The story seemed too rushed, with about a dozen twists and secrets thrown in within only a handful of pages. It was simply too much for me to take in—just when I'd start to come to terms with one sudden plot twist, another one was thrown in my face .And all these twists lead to a story that seemed bogged down by them rather than a fast-paced adventure, like it could have been.
Raina and Slade were not the deepest of characters. They could have used more development, more substance. And the chemistry between them seemed more like a joke. I just couldn't see it, though I dearly wanted to. Slade's declaration of love (if you can call it that) came out of the blue and had nothing to back it up. I was simply left wanting after reading their supposed love story.
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March 5, 2012
This book or series of books are unique in my experience in that they are set up as a mini-series similar to what one would find on television. Or course the reader has to wait much longer then a television viewer to read the next episode. Because of this fact however I won’t be marking this book down for not standing on its own merits and for leaving so many questions unanswered.
The first thing that drew me to this series of books was the setting. I am from Washington state so I am familiar with both Seattle’s Underground and the Cascade Mountains. I do want to give Ms. Meyers kudos on how accurate her depiction of both settings are. It really drives me nuts when authors don’t do their research on location.
I also very much enjoyed both the main characters, Slade and Raina. They are so very real with all their strengths and weakness. I do wish that Ms. Meyers had been able to dig deeper into their characters but she did a rather complete job for a novella. I especially enjoyed the dialogue between them. It was very sharp and witty. My only issue was their falling in love almost overnight. It really doesn’t fit what we are shown about either character.
This was actually the first book that I read in this mini-series and it was complete enough that I could easily follow along. The ending is a cliff-hanger so I will be getting the next book in the series so that I can find out what happens and I do intend to the first two also in this series.
I do recommend this book to any readers that enjoy a quick paranormal romance just be warned that you will be sucked into picking up the rest of the series. I rate this book a 3.2.
***I did receive this book at no charge from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. No monies have or will exchange hands.
The first thing that drew me to this series of books was the setting. I am from Washington state so I am familiar with both Seattle’s Underground and the Cascade Mountains. I do want to give Ms. Meyers kudos on how accurate her depiction of both settings are. It really drives me nuts when authors don’t do their research on location.
I also very much enjoyed both the main characters, Slade and Raina. They are so very real with all their strengths and weakness. I do wish that Ms. Meyers had been able to dig deeper into their characters but she did a rather complete job for a novella. I especially enjoyed the dialogue between them. It was very sharp and witty. My only issue was their falling in love almost overnight. It really doesn’t fit what we are shown about either character.
This was actually the first book that I read in this mini-series and it was complete enough that I could easily follow along. The ending is a cliff-hanger so I will be getting the next book in the series so that I can find out what happens and I do intend to the first two also in this series.
I do recommend this book to any readers that enjoy a quick paranormal romance just be warned that you will be sucked into picking up the rest of the series. I rate this book a 3.2.
***I did receive this book at no charge from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. No monies have or will exchange hands.
March 17, 2012
Slade always felt like an outsider within the Cascade Coven of vampires. Homeless as a small child, he was brought to the coven and trained as one of their mortal foot soldiers. When he was twenty-five, he was given the option of becoming a vampire, which he grasped with both hands. But since his transition he's been plagued every time there is a full moon and he can't figure out why.
So it's close to the next full moon when Slade it assigned to work with a local game warden to hunt some large wolves seen running the Cascade mountains and and harassing the residents. Raina Ravenwing is a tough woman, but one that seems to calm Slade...even when chasing after weres.
Raina has chosen her own path, which goes against that of her people who refer to her as the Wolf Whisperer. Raina knows exactly what happened to the last Whisperer and is determined not to have the same fate as her. But as she tries, along with Slade, to determine where this new wolf pack came from, she comes face to face with the fact that there are more paranormal creatures in the world other than vampires.
I will admit I didn't read book 1 & 2. That probably is why I was a little lost with some things in the story. That said, you can still follow what is happening and engage fully with both Slade and Raina. I like the twist with Slade being the lost son of the pack alpha...hidden amongst the vampires. It added an emotional element for Slade as a man who's always looking for a way to belong.
On the flip side of Slade, we have Raina, who finds out that everything that she's held dear is a complete lie. When you put Raina and Slade together you can see the two pieces of the whole connecting.
The romance was a bit fast (I think they were trading I love you's within two or three days), but given how fast the overall storyline moved it fit right in.
So it's close to the next full moon when Slade it assigned to work with a local game warden to hunt some large wolves seen running the Cascade mountains and and harassing the residents. Raina Ravenwing is a tough woman, but one that seems to calm Slade...even when chasing after weres.
Raina has chosen her own path, which goes against that of her people who refer to her as the Wolf Whisperer. Raina knows exactly what happened to the last Whisperer and is determined not to have the same fate as her. But as she tries, along with Slade, to determine where this new wolf pack came from, she comes face to face with the fact that there are more paranormal creatures in the world other than vampires.
I will admit I didn't read book 1 & 2. That probably is why I was a little lost with some things in the story. That said, you can still follow what is happening and engage fully with both Slade and Raina. I like the twist with Slade being the lost son of the pack alpha...hidden amongst the vampires. It added an emotional element for Slade as a man who's always looking for a way to belong.
On the flip side of Slade, we have Raina, who finds out that everything that she's held dear is a complete lie. When you put Raina and Slade together you can see the two pieces of the whole connecting.
The romance was a bit fast (I think they were trading I love you's within two or three days), but given how fast the overall storyline moved it fit right in.
February 27, 2012
2.5 stars
The Half-Blood Vampire has a different take on what causes vampirism. Vampirism is treated as a virus. Humans can be injected with vampire blood, or Ichor, and get some of the vampire abilities while not turning into a full-blown vamp. Slade Donovan joined the clan when he was 10 years old and being a Shyeld and part of the clan is all he's every known. But there are mysteries about his parentage and his past that are finally coming to light and will rock his world to its core.
The Half-Blood Vampire was an okay read. I liked the spin on what causes vampirism and weres. The idea of it being a virus that needs to be activated is a new and fresh idea. Most of the plot was interesting yet predictable. I enjoyed Slade's character and his struggle to find out who he is. Raina was difficult to like due to her close-mindedness regarding supernatural beings. Even though she was working with a vampire, she refused to acknowledge what was presented to her -- that other beings exist. I also hated how she trashed her tribe's lore and traditions by calling it "mumbo jumbo." I felt her attitude was disrespectful and really didn't understand why she felt that way.
Overall, I thought The Half-Blood Vampire was just okay. Nothing about it wow'd me. My problems with the heroine ruined the book for me but Slade was great as the hero. His sweet tooth and affinity for candy won me over immediately. Even though it's the third book in the series, it was somewhat easy to follow. I think reading the first two books would help give the whole picture about the vampires and the clan.
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The Half-Blood Vampire has a different take on what causes vampirism. Vampirism is treated as a virus. Humans can be injected with vampire blood, or Ichor, and get some of the vampire abilities while not turning into a full-blown vamp. Slade Donovan joined the clan when he was 10 years old and being a Shyeld and part of the clan is all he's every known. But there are mysteries about his parentage and his past that are finally coming to light and will rock his world to its core.
The Half-Blood Vampire was an okay read. I liked the spin on what causes vampirism and weres. The idea of it being a virus that needs to be activated is a new and fresh idea. Most of the plot was interesting yet predictable. I enjoyed Slade's character and his struggle to find out who he is. Raina was difficult to like due to her close-mindedness regarding supernatural beings. Even though she was working with a vampire, she refused to acknowledge what was presented to her -- that other beings exist. I also hated how she trashed her tribe's lore and traditions by calling it "mumbo jumbo." I felt her attitude was disrespectful and really didn't understand why she felt that way.
Overall, I thought The Half-Blood Vampire was just okay. Nothing about it wow'd me. My problems with the heroine ruined the book for me but Slade was great as the hero. His sweet tooth and affinity for candy won me over immediately. Even though it's the third book in the series, it was somewhat easy to follow. I think reading the first two books would help give the whole picture about the vampires and the clan.
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February 28, 2012
The Half-Breed Vampire by Theresa Meyers
3 Stars
It was a good story but I felt a little lost because if there were early stories that I had not read. Just did not connect to the characters.
Raina Ravenwing is a game warden and is following a bunch of wolves that are larger than normal.She comes upon a man that the wolves are surrounding him.
Slade Donovan is a vampire and demolitions expert for the vampires security team. The wolves are following him and he can hear them and understand them. He now knows they are shifters. He wounds some and kills one when Raina tries to arrest him for killing a protected wolf.
Slade puts a glamor on her and leaves her a sleep in her car and to forget him.
The next day she is at the vampire headquarters asking for help to track a missing boy that the wolves might have taken. His boss tells him to help her.
While slade and Raina are on the mountain tracking them he has a attack of moon sickness that he alone gets. He passes out for the first time for six hours.
The wolves attack them and Raina can talk to them too. She is called the wolve whisper and thought all the old stories were just stories. She saw the last wisper get torn apart by the wolves and that was Slade's mother.
I think I would have liked it better if I had read the first two stories. I was given this ebook to read in exchange of honest review from Netgalley.
02/28/2012 PUB Harlequin Nocturne
3 Stars
It was a good story but I felt a little lost because if there were early stories that I had not read. Just did not connect to the characters.
Raina Ravenwing is a game warden and is following a bunch of wolves that are larger than normal.She comes upon a man that the wolves are surrounding him.
Slade Donovan is a vampire and demolitions expert for the vampires security team. The wolves are following him and he can hear them and understand them. He now knows they are shifters. He wounds some and kills one when Raina tries to arrest him for killing a protected wolf.
Slade puts a glamor on her and leaves her a sleep in her car and to forget him.
The next day she is at the vampire headquarters asking for help to track a missing boy that the wolves might have taken. His boss tells him to help her.
While slade and Raina are on the mountain tracking them he has a attack of moon sickness that he alone gets. He passes out for the first time for six hours.
The wolves attack them and Raina can talk to them too. She is called the wolve whisper and thought all the old stories were just stories. She saw the last wisper get torn apart by the wolves and that was Slade's mother.
I think I would have liked it better if I had read the first two stories. I was given this ebook to read in exchange of honest review from Netgalley.
02/28/2012 PUB Harlequin Nocturne
March 20, 2012
Article first published as eBook Review: The Half-Breed Vampire by Theresa Meyers on Blogcritics.
Theresa Meyers is a new-to-me author, but based on this delicious read, I'll definitely be looking out for more by her. The Half-Breed Vampire is the story of Slade Donovan, a vampire who has no idea of his true heritage. He remembers being on the streets, then taken in by his tribe and turned when he was old enough. They are the only family he has - and he is in danger of losing them when they find out what he really is.
He ends up on a mission with game warden Raina Ravenwing - and together they scour the Cascade Mountains to hunt down a pack of rare wolves that is terrorising Raina's tribe. They're both determined to keep their heads in the game, but their attraction to one another is growing stronger and more difficult to ignore, and could threaten their mission - as well as their lives.
I really enjoyed this book. It's well-written, action-packed and has sizzling sexual tension running throughout. As a consequence, when the sex scenes do happen, they're red hot! I thought the book had a really interesting plot and although I did guess what was going to happen, it didn't dampen my enjoyment any. And I could definitely see Raina's attraction to Slade - yum! ;)
Theresa Meyers is a new-to-me author, but based on this delicious read, I'll definitely be looking out for more by her. The Half-Breed Vampire is the story of Slade Donovan, a vampire who has no idea of his true heritage. He remembers being on the streets, then taken in by his tribe and turned when he was old enough. They are the only family he has - and he is in danger of losing them when they find out what he really is.
He ends up on a mission with game warden Raina Ravenwing - and together they scour the Cascade Mountains to hunt down a pack of rare wolves that is terrorising Raina's tribe. They're both determined to keep their heads in the game, but their attraction to one another is growing stronger and more difficult to ignore, and could threaten their mission - as well as their lives.
I really enjoyed this book. It's well-written, action-packed and has sizzling sexual tension running throughout. As a consequence, when the sex scenes do happen, they're red hot! I thought the book had a really interesting plot and although I did guess what was going to happen, it didn't dampen my enjoyment any. And I could definitely see Raina's attraction to Slade - yum! ;)
August 16, 2015
3.5 stars - The Half-Breed Vampire is actually the third story in Meyers Sons of Midnight miniseries and even though I haven't read the other books, I didn't have any problem jumping in to Meyer's world – though I suspect fans would have enjoyed catching glimpses of what I am certain were the past pairs who had cameos here. I was really intrigued by leading man Slade Donovan true nature: he's a turned vamp, with moon sickness that has plagued him all of his life – I love shifters and was wondering how having shifter blood would mix with being a vampire. We don't really get to see the full effect of his heritage until later on in the story.
I enjoyed Half-Breed vamp even though once the story got rolling I was pretty sure of the way that things were going to wrap up – Meyers keeps her characters in the dark but let clues slip for her readers to pick up on. I did have one nit with the ending though, the story seriously needed an epilog, the ending was sort of abrupt and there wasn't enough to let the reader know what the final resolution for the Slade and his leading lady Raina was going to be and there are some things I wanted to know about her new life and how things were going to play out with her family. Hopefully, Meyers has a Nocturne Bite planned to answer those questions.
ARC via NetGalley - released data 2/27/12
I enjoyed Half-Breed vamp even though once the story got rolling I was pretty sure of the way that things were going to wrap up – Meyers keeps her characters in the dark but let clues slip for her readers to pick up on. I did have one nit with the ending though, the story seriously needed an epilog, the ending was sort of abrupt and there wasn't enough to let the reader know what the final resolution for the Slade and his leading lady Raina was going to be and there are some things I wanted to know about her new life and how things were going to play out with her family. Hopefully, Meyers has a Nocturne Bite planned to answer those questions.
ARC via NetGalley - released data 2/27/12
March 16, 2012
The Half-Breed Vampire by Theresa Meyers
Book 3 of The Sons of Midnight Series
Slade Donovan is a vampire, by choice. At eight years old he woke up on the streets and didn't remember his past. Later the vampires had found him and took him in under their care. When given the choice to become a vampire he accepted. Now he is called upon to help a woman with wolf problems. Nature girl, Raina Ravenwing, is not his type of woman and yet as he works along side of her attractions blooms.
Raina needs to find where this new wolf pack has come from and why they are bothering her people. She is known as the tribes Wolf Whisperer but until now she never believed there was anything to the title. And than Slade tells her werewolves exist and she can hear them. The vampires and wolves are sworn enemies but can they come together to fight a deceitful goddess who is trying to destroy them all? And what happens when Slade finds out his true roots and his childhood memories return?
I have not read the previous two books in this series: Book 1 is The Truth About Vampires and book 2 is The Vampire Who Loved me. If you like series though I think reading them first would add to this story as well, although it was very good as a stand alone book as well.
**Sexual situations
**Received through NetGalley for review
Book 3 of The Sons of Midnight Series
Slade Donovan is a vampire, by choice. At eight years old he woke up on the streets and didn't remember his past. Later the vampires had found him and took him in under their care. When given the choice to become a vampire he accepted. Now he is called upon to help a woman with wolf problems. Nature girl, Raina Ravenwing, is not his type of woman and yet as he works along side of her attractions blooms.
Raina needs to find where this new wolf pack has come from and why they are bothering her people. She is known as the tribes Wolf Whisperer but until now she never believed there was anything to the title. And than Slade tells her werewolves exist and she can hear them. The vampires and wolves are sworn enemies but can they come together to fight a deceitful goddess who is trying to destroy them all? And what happens when Slade finds out his true roots and his childhood memories return?
I have not read the previous two books in this series: Book 1 is The Truth About Vampires and book 2 is The Vampire Who Loved me. If you like series though I think reading them first would add to this story as well, although it was very good as a stand alone book as well.
**Sexual situations
**Received through NetGalley for review
August 20, 2012
I have been waiting for this book since last year when I read the first two books in the Sons of Midnight series. And I am so glad its finally available.
I was drawn into the story from the first pages and didnt want to stop reading until I was finished. Actually the only reason I did take a break and stop reading was I did have to go to work the next day and needed some sleep. Although it was still hard to stop thinking about the story and what was going to happen next.
Both Slade and Raina are very interesting characters that are strong, and sell reliant but that end up complimenting each other perfectly. While intially they are at odds with each other, they come to work together as a great team. Both characters have surprises in store for them in the story and its fun to follow along and see where they end up.
While I did read the two books previous to this. I do not feel it is a requirement to read them in order. By reading in order you do find out more about what is going on in the world around them with vampirism and what mortals know about the paranormal world that exists. But it is possible to enjoy this story without the extra background.
I was drawn into the story from the first pages and didnt want to stop reading until I was finished. Actually the only reason I did take a break and stop reading was I did have to go to work the next day and needed some sleep. Although it was still hard to stop thinking about the story and what was going to happen next.
Both Slade and Raina are very interesting characters that are strong, and sell reliant but that end up complimenting each other perfectly. While intially they are at odds with each other, they come to work together as a great team. Both characters have surprises in store for them in the story and its fun to follow along and see where they end up.
While I did read the two books previous to this. I do not feel it is a requirement to read them in order. By reading in order you do find out more about what is going on in the world around them with vampirism and what mortals know about the paranormal world that exists. But it is possible to enjoy this story without the extra background.
March 6, 2012
Looking for a new spin on vampires? Well The Half-Breed Vampire has a pretty unique way of how you become one. Plus the vamps in this book come with lots of extra gifts!! It also has that opposite attracts vibe, sexual tension and an awesome story that make this book one great read!!
I was surprised to find out this is the 3rd book in the series, since I have never picked up the other 2. I had no trouble at all following the world or book, never felt I was missing a thing. Along with the new vamp lore we also have Raina who is the "Whisperer" of her tribe, (something she thought was just a bunch of folk lore for a while). Then we have the wolf tribe, a Goddess of chaos and our one hot couple.
There are lots of secrets to uncover. Slade not knowing where he came from has a past that shocks him. Raina believing her tribes tales as non sense is also in for a shocker. Its a great book for any paranormal romance lover!!
I was surprised to find out this is the 3rd book in the series, since I have never picked up the other 2. I had no trouble at all following the world or book, never felt I was missing a thing. Along with the new vamp lore we also have Raina who is the "Whisperer" of her tribe, (something she thought was just a bunch of folk lore for a while). Then we have the wolf tribe, a Goddess of chaos and our one hot couple.
There are lots of secrets to uncover. Slade not knowing where he came from has a past that shocks him. Raina believing her tribes tales as non sense is also in for a shocker. Its a great book for any paranormal romance lover!!
May 2, 2012
The Half-Breed Vampire by Theresa Meyers was a real fun read. The story and plots were faced paced and left the reader wanting more. The author introduced several mythologies as vampires, weres and a goddess that woks in a fascinating way. The characters flaws and issues only stemmed to make them more realistic and pleasurable. I will keep this review short and just tell those thinking of reading this book that
1. Read this book, as it is a thrilling read.
2. The characters are believable and some are just the type that you wished you knew.
3. The plot while contains themes that are found in other books, they are fresh and exciting in this book.
4. You most likely wont be disappointed
5. The only ‘oh man’ moment you will have is when the book ends and you want to read more.
1. Read this book, as it is a thrilling read.
2. The characters are believable and some are just the type that you wished you knew.
3. The plot while contains themes that are found in other books, they are fresh and exciting in this book.
4. You most likely wont be disappointed
5. The only ‘oh man’ moment you will have is when the book ends and you want to read more.
April 8, 2012
Questo libro ha alcuni aspetti che mi sono decisamente piaciuti, come la relazione fra Donovan e Reina, la presenza di una dea, e una modalità abbastanza originale di vedere i licantropi. Eppure alla fine mi sono ritrovata a chiedermi: tutto qui?
Dal mio punto di vista la trama aveva potenzialità non sfruttate. Resta comunque un libro godibile ma che lascia insoddisfatti. Non so se il motivo è che non ho letto i primi due della serie, o che sia io a non trovarmi con la scrittura della Meyers, o quant'altro.
Si ringrazia NetGalley per la gentile preview.
Dal mio punto di vista la trama aveva potenzialità non sfruttate. Resta comunque un libro godibile ma che lascia insoddisfatti. Non so se il motivo è che non ho letto i primi due della serie, o che sia io a non trovarmi con la scrittura della Meyers, o quant'altro.
Si ringrazia NetGalley per la gentile preview.
May 8, 2012
I received this as part of a Goodreads group The Knights of the Round Table giveaway. This was a great quick read. I thought that the characters were well thought out and very believable. And even though the plot centered on the conflict between vampires vs weres, it was done in such a way (with a nice little goddess twist) that didn't have me thinking 'enough already'. Theresa Meyers is a great author and I can't wait to read the previous two books from this series. And hopefully there will be some additional story arcs in the future.
May 17, 2012
In Meyers’ paranormal romantic suspense novel, half-breed Slade Donovan is an outsider in his own clan because he’s clueless to his true heritage. But when game warden, Raina Ravenwing, wolf whisperer, arrives she inadvertently unlocks his past. Together they go in search of a pack of rare wolves terrorizing the tribe while fighting the attraction bubbling between them. Working together, the half-breed and the wolf whisperer find their passion unfolding as Slade’s true identity threatens everything they know.
Interesting storyline and nice addition to the Sons of Midnight series.
Interesting storyline and nice addition to the Sons of Midnight series.
March 9, 2012
There's something about this book that I still have not identified, because in a way I really liked it, even the plot has a little bit of innovation even if we are still talking about vampires and weres, for example the Greek Goddess, but still I couldn't get to love it, probably I miss the first three of the series, or maybe she doesn't write as I like.
Anyway thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin for the preview!
Anyway thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin for the preview!
May 23, 2012
I enjoyed this story but not having read the first two in the series I felt I was missing something sometimes. It could be read alone but there are references to things you can only assume were mentioned in the first two books in the series. I liked the romance but felt it was not too realistic. One minute they were thrust upon each other unwillingly then it seems they are in love. I did enjoy the story line and the action however.
July 3, 2012
I'd like to give this a 3.5 star rating!
I did enjoy this book. There was plenty of suspense - the attacks, the world-building, the questions surrounding Slade (who/what is he), and the hunt for the villain. I applaud the author for introducing new vampire and werewolf subtropes in a genre that's had a lot of vampires and werewolves. Well done.
I did enjoy this book. There was plenty of suspense - the attacks, the world-building, the questions surrounding Slade (who/what is he), and the hunt for the villain. I applaud the author for introducing new vampire and werewolf subtropes in a genre that's had a lot of vampires and werewolves. Well done.
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