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Touched
Preston Ciora has ruled over the Western Vampyre clans for centuries, though not by his choice. He works the streets as a homicide detective by day. At night he dishes out justice within the vampyre community.
Nine hundred years since his sire and life-mate died, Preston remains emotionally scarred and alone.
A series of grisly murders rattles those under his protection and threatens to expose his ilk to the mortal world. All evidence points to a delusional vampyre who is in league an ancient shape-shifter—who has an agenda of his own.
To make matters worse, a strange woman tells Preston he will find love in the arms of a fire-breathing hellion named Lindsey. Despite his efforts to defy the foretelling, Preston finds himself embroiled in a tense war to win her heart—a battle he is intent on losing.
Nine hundred years since his sire and life-mate died, Preston remains emotionally scarred and alone.
A series of grisly murders rattles those under his protection and threatens to expose his ilk to the mortal world. All evidence points to a delusional vampyre who is in league an ancient shape-shifter—who has an agenda of his own.
To make matters worse, a strange woman tells Preston he will find love in the arms of a fire-breathing hellion named Lindsey. Despite his efforts to defy the foretelling, Preston finds himself embroiled in a tense war to win her heart—a battle he is intent on losing.
384 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 29, 2012
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
March 18, 2014
This story reminds me why I like vampire stories. The bit of danger in loving someone who has the ability to suck life out of someone, as well as, the ability to out live anyone.
The romance seemed genuine enough with the fear of loving Preston. Preston having his own issue to deal with added to everything that needed to conquered in order to reach the ultimate goal.
The only issue I had was with the dialogue from Bubba. It was supposed to have been written with a Scottish accent, I think, but the reading of them was difficult to get through.
Marcus, while he could've been based on someone real, seemed a little overdone. Could he have done the damage he did while he was high on crystal meth? Sure he could've. There just seemed to be something missing from this part of the story. A further explanation or something.
Overall, a nice story.
The romance seemed genuine enough with the fear of loving Preston. Preston having his own issue to deal with added to everything that needed to conquered in order to reach the ultimate goal.
The only issue I had was with the dialogue from Bubba. It was supposed to have been written with a Scottish accent, I think, but the reading of them was difficult to get through.
Marcus, while he could've been based on someone real, seemed a little overdone. Could he have done the damage he did while he was high on crystal meth? Sure he could've. There just seemed to be something missing from this part of the story. A further explanation or something.
Overall, a nice story.
February 7, 2013
Aside from his partner, Preston has all but given up on mankind. Lindsey has never had much luck with men. When the two are "touched" by a gypsy, will they find love or give up before it has a chance? This is a gripping novel about love and hardships for both vampyres and humans. L.M. David has written an un-put-down-able book with suspense, humor and wit. If you love vampyres, love or a suspenseful tale, you will find this book fulfilling.
July 30, 2014
The book seemed to move very slowly, almost throughout, except for the conclusion in the last few chapters. It seemed like it came out of nowhere and then wrapped up very quickly. I was dissatisfied with how the ending unfolded.
February 26, 2013
Story was pretty good but the editing was horrible. I don't plan to continue with the series just because the editing was so bad.
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