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Second Bite
Olivia would rather be getting a bikini wax.
Instead, she’ll be surrounded by vampires at the fifteen hundredth re-birthday party of their leader. With access to synthetic and donor blood, vampires are no longer just creatures of myth—they are out and proud, living amongst the humans they used to secretly feed upon. And no one besides Olivia seems to have a problem with them.
As if her trust issues aren’t enough to cope with tonight, she also has to deal with her feelings for her co-worker Daniel. Gorgeous, kind, and honest, he’s the perfect guy… except for the fact that he’s dead, his diet consists solely of blood, and those long, romantic walks on the beach that women fantasize about would turn him into dust.
Daniel hates who and what he is. There is no redemption possible, no way for him to be the man Olivia deserves. But, damn it, that’s exactly who he wants to be.
And just when she finally opens up and lets him into her heart, everything she lives for is put at risk. Can Daniel overcome two lifetimes of guilt and be the man she needs? Will either of them get out of this alive?
This is a novella of approximately 76 pages.
Instead, she’ll be surrounded by vampires at the fifteen hundredth re-birthday party of their leader. With access to synthetic and donor blood, vampires are no longer just creatures of myth—they are out and proud, living amongst the humans they used to secretly feed upon. And no one besides Olivia seems to have a problem with them.
As if her trust issues aren’t enough to cope with tonight, she also has to deal with her feelings for her co-worker Daniel. Gorgeous, kind, and honest, he’s the perfect guy… except for the fact that he’s dead, his diet consists solely of blood, and those long, romantic walks on the beach that women fantasize about would turn him into dust.
Daniel hates who and what he is. There is no redemption possible, no way for him to be the man Olivia deserves. But, damn it, that’s exactly who he wants to be.
And just when she finally opens up and lets him into her heart, everything she lives for is put at risk. Can Daniel overcome two lifetimes of guilt and be the man she needs? Will either of them get out of this alive?
This is a novella of approximately 76 pages.
76 pages, ebook
First published April 30, 2012
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Lauren Stewart
26 books828 followersLauren Stewart lives in Northern California with two teenagers, a cat named Luna Lovegood, and a very hairy, drooly old man who loves belly rubs. Lauren reads almost every genre so naturally, her writing reflects that. In all her novels, you'll find elements of other genres--fantasy, mystery, romance, paranormal, suspense, all with a touch of humor.
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Because what doesn't kill us should make us laugh.
Join her newsletter to get exclusive Once and Forever extras, deleted Hyde scenes, and a PNR novella: http://bit.ly/LS_news
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FULL LIST OF BOOKS:
Once and Forever
Darker Water
Virtually Impossible
Deeper Water
Immaterial Defense
Hyde
Hyde
Jekyll
Strange Case
She's Everything - Coming Soon
Everything She Isn't
Two Doors Apart
Never, Ever a Bride
Others
No Experience Required
Second Bite
The Heights - Coming Back Soon
Into the Dark
Into the Fire
Into the Wild
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May 2, 2012In my completely unbiased opinion, this novella rocks!
Okay, I think that's all I should say unless I want to come off as arrogant or just plain weird.
Okay, I think that's all I should say unless I want to come off as arrogant or just plain weird.
May 3, 2012
Well I will say that I definetly enjoyed this read. I know the author, but she didn't freakin tell me that she wrote it or that it was available.... but I have my spies! BHAHAHAHAHA!
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First of all the writing was excellent, clear, and concise. I didn't find any grammar errors, not that I'm the grammar queen, but if I see a grammar problem then the book sucks! LOL. None were here.
I loved Olivia (she had spunk). I also wanted to hump Daniel (the vampire.)
Ok so you're asking me... why not a four or five star?
-- For me, I felt like the relationship was quickly developed. This is truly a personal taste of mine, but I usually want to root for the characters to get together first and then watch their desires and relationship develop.
They worked together, but I never got any feel that their was any real attraction or desire until right when one of the characters expressed it. Which is fine. This happens in bestselling books all of the time.
-- I thought the
-- I thought the ending was anticlimactic. First, let's keep in mind that I am a Action-seeking Horndog. Not everyone wants to see someone's heart be ripped out, ate, and then a sex scene in the next chapter.
However I would have loved a little more...
-- I think Olivia got over her fear of vampires too soon.
(This from someone who sleeps with the lights on and a chair propped up to the door with pans balancing on top of it so that if someone opens the door there is a big crash to notify me that... yes... the serial killer coming to kill me is real... not an imagination!!! :-O )
Now let's get into why I couldn't put the damn book down.
---IT WAS HILARIOUS
Check this excerpt out:
Her hand shot up to her neck, but she regained control and redirected it to scratch her shoulder.
He laughed. "I wasn't looking at your carotid. Wow, um . . . does it make you feel better to know that I was looking at your breasts? Because . . . I was, and . . . um . . . that's really awkward to admit."
She had no idea vampires could be embarassed. She hadn't even thought they could blush. "So you weren't thinking about slipping your teeth inside of me?"
He laughed again. "Not my teeth, no."
"Oh," she said, feeling her cheeks heat with blood her human heart was pumping out extremely quickly. "Okay, good. Well, not 'good' in that way, but 'good' as in 'I'm glad you're not going to eat me.'"
She cringed as soon as the innuendo hit the air.
"Olivia, we need to stop having this conversation now."
-- Her take on Vampires was fun and entertaining! Then.... scary!
--Olivia and Daniel may have got together too quickly for me but.... Wow the hotness between them was beyond entertaining to say the least. There was enough sexual tension in this book to make me attack my husband once I finished. To say the least, he five starred the book and would like me to read it again tonight. lol!
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First of all the writing was excellent, clear, and concise. I didn't find any grammar errors, not that I'm the grammar queen, but if I see a grammar problem then the book sucks! LOL. None were here.
I loved Olivia (she had spunk). I also wanted to hump Daniel (the vampire.)
Ok so you're asking me... why not a four or five star?
-- For me, I felt like the relationship was quickly developed. This is truly a personal taste of mine, but I usually want to root for the characters to get together first and then watch their desires and relationship develop.
They worked together, but I never got any feel that their was any real attraction or desire until right when one of the characters expressed it. Which is fine. This happens in bestselling books all of the time.
-- I thought the
-- I thought the ending was anticlimactic. First, let's keep in mind that I am a Action-seeking Horndog. Not everyone wants to see someone's heart be ripped out, ate, and then a sex scene in the next chapter.
However I would have loved a little more...
-- I think Olivia got over her fear of vampires too soon.
(This from someone who sleeps with the lights on and a chair propped up to the door with pans balancing on top of it so that if someone opens the door there is a big crash to notify me that... yes... the serial killer coming to kill me is real... not an imagination!!! :-O )
Now let's get into why I couldn't put the damn book down.
---IT WAS HILARIOUS
Check this excerpt out:
Her hand shot up to her neck, but she regained control and redirected it to scratch her shoulder.
He laughed. "I wasn't looking at your carotid. Wow, um . . . does it make you feel better to know that I was looking at your breasts? Because . . . I was, and . . . um . . . that's really awkward to admit."
She had no idea vampires could be embarassed. She hadn't even thought they could blush. "So you weren't thinking about slipping your teeth inside of me?"
He laughed again. "Not my teeth, no."
"Oh," she said, feeling her cheeks heat with blood her human heart was pumping out extremely quickly. "Okay, good. Well, not 'good' in that way, but 'good' as in 'I'm glad you're not going to eat me.'"
She cringed as soon as the innuendo hit the air.
"Olivia, we need to stop having this conversation now."
-- Her take on Vampires was fun and entertaining! Then.... scary!
--Olivia and Daniel may have got together too quickly for me but.... Wow the hotness between them was beyond entertaining to say the least. There was enough sexual tension in this book to make me attack my husband once I finished. To say the least, he five starred the book and would like me to read it again tonight. lol!
July 19, 2012
A sweet novella, a love story about true soulmates. totally loved that the author gave us a complete story. It was too short but did not lack any details or leave us wondering of the outcome between the H&H.
May 10, 2012
First novella I've read...and it did not disappoint! What a page turner! Ms. Stewart knows how to draw the reader in and leave them wanting more.
July 18, 2012
My Rating: ★★★★
Book Description:
A second lifetime…
Party planner, Olivia, would rather be getting a root canal than be surrounded by vampires at the 1500th Re-Birthday party of their leader. With access to synthetic and donor blood, vampires are out and proud, living amongst the humans they used to secretly feed upon. And no one besides Olivia seems to have a problem with them.
As if her trust issues aren’t enough to cope with tonight, she also has to deal with her co-worker Daniel. Gorgeous, kind and honest, he’s the perfect guy . . . except for the fact that he’s dead and his diet consists solely of blood. Oh, and those long, romantic walks on the beach that women fantasize about would turn him into dust.
Daniel hates who and what he is. There is no redemption possible, no way for him to be the man Olivia deserves. But, damn it, that’s exactly who he wants to be.
Just when she finally accepts him for who she thinks he is, everything she lives for is put at risk. Can Daniel overcome two lifetimes of guilt and be the man she needs? Will either of them get out of this alive?
My Thoughts:
This is my second Lauren Stewart book that I've read and I've got to say that I love her writing style. Her stories are detailed, fluid, and unique. This short (and sweet...literally) novella delivered a message about the power of love and sacrificing oneself for that love. My only problem with the story? It was too short! But, I loved it!
Reading Time: approximately 40 minutes
Book Description:
A second lifetime…
Party planner, Olivia, would rather be getting a root canal than be surrounded by vampires at the 1500th Re-Birthday party of their leader. With access to synthetic and donor blood, vampires are out and proud, living amongst the humans they used to secretly feed upon. And no one besides Olivia seems to have a problem with them.
As if her trust issues aren’t enough to cope with tonight, she also has to deal with her co-worker Daniel. Gorgeous, kind and honest, he’s the perfect guy . . . except for the fact that he’s dead and his diet consists solely of blood. Oh, and those long, romantic walks on the beach that women fantasize about would turn him into dust.
Daniel hates who and what he is. There is no redemption possible, no way for him to be the man Olivia deserves. But, damn it, that’s exactly who he wants to be.
Just when she finally accepts him for who she thinks he is, everything she lives for is put at risk. Can Daniel overcome two lifetimes of guilt and be the man she needs? Will either of them get out of this alive?
My Thoughts:
This is my second Lauren Stewart book that I've read and I've got to say that I love her writing style. Her stories are detailed, fluid, and unique. This short (and sweet...literally) novella delivered a message about the power of love and sacrificing oneself for that love. My only problem with the story? It was too short! But, I loved it!
Reading Time: approximately 40 minutes
June 2, 2012
I really liked it. I won't say much so as not to give anything away, except that I love to be surprised by a book, and this one had me shouting at my computer! In a good way.
May 2, 2016
Emmm a short-vampire-book cool for those moments when you have nothing to do.
May 2, 2012
Review coming soon!
October 5, 2012
This is a really short story so I can't really say much. In a nutshell, this is a "short romance" about the Vampire who started it all. He's lived for centuries, and now he works with the humans, as a human and is in love with a co-worker. This last, he doesn't realize until tragedy strikes and he has to choose between what he is, and who he loves.
Overall it was an entertaining short story. The hero could probably have had a bit more alpha in him-- he was just too nice and soft for the Vampire he was supposed to be, in my opinion anyway. When I read about Vampires I expect to see a sensual thrill, almost a threat, enchantment, you know. After all they're supposed to be kind of that forbidden fruit, don't you dare bite it. Well, while this read was ok, it did leave me craving for some of that.
Blurb:
Party planner, Olivia, would rather be getting a root canal.
Instead, she’ll be surrounded by vampires at the 1500th Re-Birthday party of their leader. With access to synthetic and donor blood, vampires are no longer just creatures of myth—they are out and proud, living amongst the humans they used to secretly feed upon. And no one besides Olivia seems to have a problem with them.
As if her trust issues aren’t enough to cope with tonight, she also has to deal with her feelings for her co-worker Daniel. Gorgeous, kind and honest, he’s the perfect guy . . . except for the fact that he’s dead, his diet consists solely of blood, and those long, romantic walks on the beach that women fantasize about would turn him into dust.
Daniel knows he isn’t the perfect guy. He hates who and what he is. There is no redemption possible, no way for him to be the man Olivia deserves. But, damn it, that’s exactly who he wants to be.
And just when she finally opens up and lets him into her heart, everything she lives for is put at risk. Can Daniel overcome two lifetimes of guilt and be the man she needs? Will either of them get out of this alive?
Overall it was an entertaining short story. The hero could probably have had a bit more alpha in him-- he was just too nice and soft for the Vampire he was supposed to be, in my opinion anyway. When I read about Vampires I expect to see a sensual thrill, almost a threat, enchantment, you know. After all they're supposed to be kind of that forbidden fruit, don't you dare bite it. Well, while this read was ok, it did leave me craving for some of that.
Blurb:
Party planner, Olivia, would rather be getting a root canal.
Instead, she’ll be surrounded by vampires at the 1500th Re-Birthday party of their leader. With access to synthetic and donor blood, vampires are no longer just creatures of myth—they are out and proud, living amongst the humans they used to secretly feed upon. And no one besides Olivia seems to have a problem with them.
As if her trust issues aren’t enough to cope with tonight, she also has to deal with her feelings for her co-worker Daniel. Gorgeous, kind and honest, he’s the perfect guy . . . except for the fact that he’s dead, his diet consists solely of blood, and those long, romantic walks on the beach that women fantasize about would turn him into dust.
Daniel knows he isn’t the perfect guy. He hates who and what he is. There is no redemption possible, no way for him to be the man Olivia deserves. But, damn it, that’s exactly who he wants to be.
And just when she finally opens up and lets him into her heart, everything she lives for is put at risk. Can Daniel overcome two lifetimes of guilt and be the man she needs? Will either of them get out of this alive?
January 20, 2013
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I am a big fan of Lauren Stewart and was excited when she sent me this book for a review. I am a big Paranormal reader and so a vampire novella is totally up my alley. This book is pretty much told in 2 parts....part one is the party and part two is after the party. Part one is hot and sexy but part two is emotional and full of longing.
Where do I begin? Oh I know it is to tell you that this author is amazing!!! I loved this book. Daniel is a hot vampire who works for a party planners. Olivia is his boss and he is totally hot for her. They are planning the first ever Happy Re-Birthday Party for the leader of all vampires named Magnus. She is a closet bigot and hates vampires BUT at the same time has naughty thought about Daniel. Well the two of them end up making a "non-date" (by the way my favorite scene how he goes about asking her out) but decide to just skip to the sex....lol. Anyway, while they have slipped away for naughty time, some bad things happen. Daniel makes a huge sacrifice to keep Olivia safe. Daniels sacrafice allows him a second chance of life. The second part of the novel Daniel is searching for his way back to Olivia while she is searching for Daniel.
If you haven't read anything by this author I would recommend it 100%. I have appointed myself President of her fan club....let's be honest i am sooo not a secretary kinda girl :) I have her books on auto buy at this point. She writes hot scenes, emotional longing and amazing characters with depth. She also had a knack for throwing in the amazing twist, to make you, the reader scream~!!!! Any who if you read this blog you must want me opinion....so buy the book pep!!!
www.twinsietalk.blogspot.com, www.facebook.com/twinsietalk or @twinsietalk
I am a big fan of Lauren Stewart and was excited when she sent me this book for a review. I am a big Paranormal reader and so a vampire novella is totally up my alley. This book is pretty much told in 2 parts....part one is the party and part two is after the party. Part one is hot and sexy but part two is emotional and full of longing.
Where do I begin? Oh I know it is to tell you that this author is amazing!!! I loved this book. Daniel is a hot vampire who works for a party planners. Olivia is his boss and he is totally hot for her. They are planning the first ever Happy Re-Birthday Party for the leader of all vampires named Magnus. She is a closet bigot and hates vampires BUT at the same time has naughty thought about Daniel. Well the two of them end up making a "non-date" (by the way my favorite scene how he goes about asking her out) but decide to just skip to the sex....lol. Anyway, while they have slipped away for naughty time, some bad things happen. Daniel makes a huge sacrifice to keep Olivia safe. Daniels sacrafice allows him a second chance of life. The second part of the novel Daniel is searching for his way back to Olivia while she is searching for Daniel.
If you haven't read anything by this author I would recommend it 100%. I have appointed myself President of her fan club....let's be honest i am sooo not a secretary kinda girl :) I have her books on auto buy at this point. She writes hot scenes, emotional longing and amazing characters with depth. She also had a knack for throwing in the amazing twist, to make you, the reader scream~!!!! Any who if you read this blog you must want me opinion....so buy the book pep!!!
September 7, 2015
Another rating: 3/10
This story is not so much original, but I liked idea about vampires getting with their secret out. It was really boring for most time, but when vampires attacked I started to enjoy it. Well the twist was great and I would be really glad if it would ended with Daniel's death, that would be such an awesome impact but nope! He was brought back and this is my biggest problem! I just don't like reviving.
Another rating: 3/10
This story is not so much original, but I liked idea about vampires getting with their secret out. It was really boring for most time, but when vampires attacked I started to enjoy it. Well the twist was great and I would be really glad if it would ended with Daniel's death, that would be such an awesome impact but nope! He was brought back and this is my biggest problem! I just don't like reviving.
Another rating: 3/10
June 5, 2013
Olivia is in love with Daniel. Only problem? He's a vampire! Olivia does not trust vampires. When Daniel and Olivia finally take a chance, Daniel has a surprise that changes everything.
Excellent writing, depth, strong characters, violence, romance, mystery, thrills, and just a fun read. All that in a short story.
Love it.
Excellent writing, depth, strong characters, violence, romance, mystery, thrills, and just a fun read. All that in a short story.
Love it.
January 25, 2016
This was a quick, fun read but there was enough story here for a full novel. That left me feeling like it didn't live up to its full potential, with fully developed characters that I could care about. I liked the bones of the story, and would still recommend this for vampire lovers looking for a fast read, but I wanted more- or less, but a more developed less.
July 23, 2012
Quick little love story.
April 2, 2013
Short, ended abruptly, and just as I was getting into it too.....
November 25, 2013
3.5Vamp★
overall it was a good read which I enjoyed. It made me gasp,swoon and smile -great novella
Full review to come
overall it was a good read which I enjoyed. It made me gasp,swoon and smile -great novella
Full review to come
January 24, 2015
great little short story really enjoyable tale about soul mates
January 25, 2015
It ended to soon, but it was a really great novella, you wont be disappointed in this story.
January 28, 2015
I loved this book just wishing it was longer.
September 11, 2015
Linda,tierna y dulce historia.
November 1, 2015
WTF? Lo autora tiene que expandir esto.... hay cosas que quedaron inconclusas....
September 13, 2016
Es una historia corta que no aporta mucho.
February 10, 2015
Meh. I like the Jekyll/Hyde series, but this just didn't do anything for me.
March 10, 2015
That was so wonderful, I only wish I got a full book.
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