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Scions #1
Resurrection
Everyone believed vampires were extinct. Everyone was wrong. When Ariel Swanson wrote a novel about vampires, she hoped it would exorcise her fear of the creatures that had, not so long ago, terrorized the human population.
Instead, it brought her to their attention.
And to the attention of Jachin Black a man banished from the Saguinas, a vampire pack, and forced to hunt among the despised humans. For he clung to the prophecy given years ago, of a better way for his kind to live a prophecy Ariel unknowingly used as the basis of her novel.
Ariel hates and fears vampires. Jachin despises humanity. But the prophecy and passion binds them in ways they could never have imagined. Ways that may heal the past, and change the future.
Instead, it brought her to their attention.
And to the attention of Jachin Black a man banished from the Saguinas, a vampire pack, and forced to hunt among the despised humans. For he clung to the prophecy given years ago, of a better way for his kind to live a prophecy Ariel unknowingly used as the basis of her novel.
Ariel hates and fears vampires. Jachin despises humanity. But the prophecy and passion binds them in ways they could never have imagined. Ways that may heal the past, and change the future.
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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Patrice Michelle
28 books266 followersBorn and raised in the Southeast, award-winning author Patrice Michelle gave up her financial calculator for a keyboard and never looked back. Thanks to an open-minded family who taught her that life isn't as black and white as we're conditioned to believe, she pens her novels with the belief that various shades of gray are a lot more interesting. She's a natural with a point-and-shoot camera, likes to fiddle with graphic design and, to the relief of her family, strums her guitar to an audience of one.
Well, that's the condensed, back-of-the-book bio about moi, anyway. :o)
As for becoming a writer...I wasn't one of those writers scribbling stories as soon as I could write, but I was a voracious reader. At the age of fifteen, I told my mom after I'd finished reading a book, "One day, I want to be the one who writes the kind of books readers think about long after they've closed it."
As Patrice Michelle, I write dark, sexy, action-packed paranormal and contemporary romances.
As P.T. Michelle, I write dark paranormal YA books. My first P.T. Michelle book is coming in July: BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS.
Well, that's the condensed, back-of-the-book bio about moi, anyway. :o)
As for becoming a writer...I wasn't one of those writers scribbling stories as soon as I could write, but I was a voracious reader. At the age of fifteen, I told my mom after I'd finished reading a book, "One day, I want to be the one who writes the kind of books readers think about long after they've closed it."
As Patrice Michelle, I write dark, sexy, action-packed paranormal and contemporary romances.
As P.T. Michelle, I write dark paranormal YA books. My first P.T. Michelle book is coming in July: BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS.
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November 5, 2009
Thanks so much for writing this book, Ms. Michelle. Finally a Silhouette Nocturne that delivers on the action, the world-building, and the romance to an equal level. If you don't like high octane, action-driven romance, do not read this book. The first 1/4 of the book felt very much like a action/horror/science fiction movie, yet with a very sexy hero, and a heroine who was way out of her depth. I was loving it. It had me thinking of The Terminator, Underworld, and Blade all rolled into one. Maybe a little bit of Blade Runner and Ultraviolet, too. There are some great scenes that really bring these movies to mind in a very visually-stylistic way.
Jachin is a serious bad-ass. This is established from the first scene. I was like, "Aw, yeah." He really reminded me of Blade (except cuter than Wesley Snipes and looking nothing like him or Blade), but the aspects of him being a hard as nails, kickass, hunter-assassin who happened to be a vampire. He is sexy as all get out, and initially has a bit of an attitude (I like my heroes a little grumpy). But I could understand why. He got kicked out by his brethren, was on the run from various people and vampires who wanted him dead, and spent most of his time in a state of borderline starvation for sustenance from blood. Human blood had become poisonous, so he had to take jobs as an assassin to be able to afford to buy specially-processed blood from a scientist to stay alive. I think Ms. Michelle did a great job writing Jachin. There are nuances that sort of reminded me of other paranormal heroes, but at the same time, Jachin really had a unique feel for me. He was one of those heroes you can drool over, but really respect for being tough as nails. I'm as much an action-adventure fan as I am a romance fan, so I love when I can find characters that fill both shoes equally well.
Ariel is not the kickbutt kind of heroine. She's more of a damsel in distress. That's okay. The kicking butt and taking names kind of heroine is great, but it gets stale when every book has that sort of heroine. Initially she was bugging me with her intolerance towards Jachin. But then I had to put myself in her shoes. Shouldn't she hate vampires, since her family was brutally wiped out by them? Shouldn't she be wary and desirous to escape from those who inspired fear in her? She didn't know Jachin, so how could she instantly bond to him and trust him. So, I came to the realization that Ariel is authentic in her initial reactions to Jachin. She is soft and sweet, but she has a fortitude that comes through, considering what she is put through in this book. Talking about beat up and bashed around. Good thing Jachin's saliva is healing. And he's more than willing to lick all her wounds healed, and he discovers her blood is not poisonous like other humans in the process. Ariel comes to play a very pivotal role in this book, and I like that she comes to the conclusion that she has a responsibility in the world that Jachin inhabits, and embraces him and this role. I came to like her very much.
The worldbuilding was intriguing and involving. It is set in the future, which is clear through the technology available. I like how Ms. Michelle established this withough committing the info-dump writing sin. There are enough elements of a futuristic setting to be appreciated, but not so out there that it's distracting.
In this series, vampires were genetically engineered by humans. As with any toy, humans tired of the vamps, and decided to wipe them out. The vampires, called Sanguinas or scions, rebelled and started hunting the humans. But over the years, the humans' blood became poisonous, and the scions had to go into hiding.
The Sanguinas actually created the werewolves, called Lupredas, to hunt for them and to play part in their ancient rituals. Over time, the Lupredas and the Sanguinas became mortal enemies. This part reminded me of Underworld. In this book, the Lupredas play a minor role, although Landon, a Lupreda, is a sometimes ally to Jachin.
There is a bit of inter-breed politics related to Jachin's being ousted from the Sanguinas, and the prophecy that Ariel unwittingly reveals in her book that she wrote about vampires as a sort of therapy. Hearing that Ariel wrote this book about the prophecy is the impetus that causes Jachin to kidnap her to take her back to the Sanguinas leader as his mate to fulfill the prophecy. They are on the run from Sanguinas who want to get her there first, and also from human vampire hunters, called Garroters. The politics part is good for fans of the vampire society type storylines prominent in movies like Blade, the tv show, Kindred: The Embrace, and the Underworld films. But it doesn't drag the storyline down, as this book stays pretty action and romance-oriented.
Which brings me to the romance. You feel the heat between Jachin and Ariel build over time, but in a compelling way, practically from their first scene together. This book has some steamy love scenes that have you turning the pages, but all the interactions between Jachin and Ariel help to show the connection and the chemistry between the pair. It's not long before you're hope that Ariel will start to see Jachin in a different light, and that Jachin will realize that she belongs with him instead of Braeden.
I don't want to give that much away, so I won't prolong this review, but I definitely want to say that book left me completely satisfied. It has great romance, sexy and fiery love scenes, awesome action, and fantastic, creative worldbuilding. I'm definitely a new fan of Patrice Michelle, and I can't wait to read the next books in the series. I'm excited to see if she wrote stories for Mira, Jachin's sweet sister, and Landon. Thanks to my sister for recommending this book. She is very particular about books, so I pay attention when she really likes one (and she's the one that got me into paranormals, which I owe my eternal gratitude to her for doing). I'm glad I did read this book. And I am happy that I found another Silhouette Nocturne that I really, really liked. This might be my second favorite (Enemy Lover by Bonnie Vanak is my all time favorite although this book has better action scenes).
I'd give this book 4.5/5.0 stars. Check it out if you're a fan of paranormal romance!
Jachin is a serious bad-ass. This is established from the first scene. I was like, "Aw, yeah." He really reminded me of Blade (except cuter than Wesley Snipes and looking nothing like him or Blade), but the aspects of him being a hard as nails, kickass, hunter-assassin who happened to be a vampire. He is sexy as all get out, and initially has a bit of an attitude (I like my heroes a little grumpy). But I could understand why. He got kicked out by his brethren, was on the run from various people and vampires who wanted him dead, and spent most of his time in a state of borderline starvation for sustenance from blood. Human blood had become poisonous, so he had to take jobs as an assassin to be able to afford to buy specially-processed blood from a scientist to stay alive. I think Ms. Michelle did a great job writing Jachin. There are nuances that sort of reminded me of other paranormal heroes, but at the same time, Jachin really had a unique feel for me. He was one of those heroes you can drool over, but really respect for being tough as nails. I'm as much an action-adventure fan as I am a romance fan, so I love when I can find characters that fill both shoes equally well.
Ariel is not the kickbutt kind of heroine. She's more of a damsel in distress. That's okay. The kicking butt and taking names kind of heroine is great, but it gets stale when every book has that sort of heroine. Initially she was bugging me with her intolerance towards Jachin. But then I had to put myself in her shoes. Shouldn't she hate vampires, since her family was brutally wiped out by them? Shouldn't she be wary and desirous to escape from those who inspired fear in her? She didn't know Jachin, so how could she instantly bond to him and trust him. So, I came to the realization that Ariel is authentic in her initial reactions to Jachin. She is soft and sweet, but she has a fortitude that comes through, considering what she is put through in this book. Talking about beat up and bashed around. Good thing Jachin's saliva is healing. And he's more than willing to lick all her wounds healed, and he discovers her blood is not poisonous like other humans in the process. Ariel comes to play a very pivotal role in this book, and I like that she comes to the conclusion that she has a responsibility in the world that Jachin inhabits, and embraces him and this role. I came to like her very much.
The worldbuilding was intriguing and involving. It is set in the future, which is clear through the technology available. I like how Ms. Michelle established this withough committing the info-dump writing sin. There are enough elements of a futuristic setting to be appreciated, but not so out there that it's distracting.
In this series, vampires were genetically engineered by humans. As with any toy, humans tired of the vamps, and decided to wipe them out. The vampires, called Sanguinas or scions, rebelled and started hunting the humans. But over the years, the humans' blood became poisonous, and the scions had to go into hiding.
The Sanguinas actually created the werewolves, called Lupredas, to hunt for them and to play part in their ancient rituals. Over time, the Lupredas and the Sanguinas became mortal enemies. This part reminded me of Underworld. In this book, the Lupredas play a minor role, although Landon, a Lupreda, is a sometimes ally to Jachin.
There is a bit of inter-breed politics related to Jachin's being ousted from the Sanguinas, and the prophecy that Ariel unwittingly reveals in her book that she wrote about vampires as a sort of therapy. Hearing that Ariel wrote this book about the prophecy is the impetus that causes Jachin to kidnap her to take her back to the Sanguinas leader as his mate to fulfill the prophecy. They are on the run from Sanguinas who want to get her there first, and also from human vampire hunters, called Garroters. The politics part is good for fans of the vampire society type storylines prominent in movies like Blade, the tv show, Kindred: The Embrace, and the Underworld films. But it doesn't drag the storyline down, as this book stays pretty action and romance-oriented.
Which brings me to the romance. You feel the heat between Jachin and Ariel build over time, but in a compelling way, practically from their first scene together. This book has some steamy love scenes that have you turning the pages, but all the interactions between Jachin and Ariel help to show the connection and the chemistry between the pair. It's not long before you're hope that Ariel will start to see Jachin in a different light, and that Jachin will realize that she belongs with him instead of Braeden.
I don't want to give that much away, so I won't prolong this review, but I definitely want to say that book left me completely satisfied. It has great romance, sexy and fiery love scenes, awesome action, and fantastic, creative worldbuilding. I'm definitely a new fan of Patrice Michelle, and I can't wait to read the next books in the series. I'm excited to see if she wrote stories for Mira, Jachin's sweet sister, and Landon. Thanks to my sister for recommending this book. She is very particular about books, so I pay attention when she really likes one (and she's the one that got me into paranormals, which I owe my eternal gratitude to her for doing). I'm glad I did read this book. And I am happy that I found another Silhouette Nocturne that I really, really liked. This might be my second favorite (Enemy Lover by Bonnie Vanak is my all time favorite although this book has better action scenes).
I'd give this book 4.5/5.0 stars. Check it out if you're a fan of paranormal romance!
March 25, 2008
Vampires are said to be extinct everybody believes.
But when Ariel Swanson a novelist writes a fictional book about vampires and a prophecy she attracts the attention of Jachin Black a vampire who was banished from his clan because of his belief in a prophecy given to his kind some years ago that there may be a better way for them to live free and in peace among humankind. Jachin is convinced that Ariel is the one to fulfill the prophecy and he is determined to bring her to his clan leader and get back his rightful place among his people. But what he never expected was to fall in love with his prisoner …
This was a fast-paced book with action action action! Of course the romance is a main part in this story but there are also many exciting and dangerous situations for our couple which is constantly on the run from different persuers who all have their own interest in Ariel. The love story between Ariel and Jachin was at the same time sizzling and strained because despite his feelings Jachin wants to bring her to his leader and sacrifice his love on the altar of the greater good…but,well.. you have to read for yourself if there´s a happy end for our lovers. The author created also a new interesting twist on the origins of vampires (and werewolves by the way) the humans aren´t merely the poor victims they like to see themselves but also culprits. I really liked Ariel´s character development, she overcomes many of her fears during their trek and becomes a strong woman who fights for her life and love even when she´s trembling with fear. And Jachin is also forced to question his opinion about humans and the role vampires played in the creation of the werewolves their sworn enemies..
If you´re looking for a novel with both romance and action you should try this one! I surely will read the next book in this series: Scions: Insurrection!
Website of the author: http://www.patricemichelle.net/
But when Ariel Swanson a novelist writes a fictional book about vampires and a prophecy she attracts the attention of Jachin Black a vampire who was banished from his clan because of his belief in a prophecy given to his kind some years ago that there may be a better way for them to live free and in peace among humankind. Jachin is convinced that Ariel is the one to fulfill the prophecy and he is determined to bring her to his clan leader and get back his rightful place among his people. But what he never expected was to fall in love with his prisoner …
This was a fast-paced book with action action action! Of course the romance is a main part in this story but there are also many exciting and dangerous situations for our couple which is constantly on the run from different persuers who all have their own interest in Ariel. The love story between Ariel and Jachin was at the same time sizzling and strained because despite his feelings Jachin wants to bring her to his leader and sacrifice his love on the altar of the greater good…but,well.. you have to read for yourself if there´s a happy end for our lovers. The author created also a new interesting twist on the origins of vampires (and werewolves by the way) the humans aren´t merely the poor victims they like to see themselves but also culprits. I really liked Ariel´s character development, she overcomes many of her fears during their trek and becomes a strong woman who fights for her life and love even when she´s trembling with fear. And Jachin is also forced to question his opinion about humans and the role vampires played in the creation of the werewolves their sworn enemies..
If you´re looking for a novel with both romance and action you should try this one! I surely will read the next book in this series: Scions: Insurrection!
Website of the author: http://www.patricemichelle.net/
August 27, 2025
erotic novel for the holiday part 2. much prefered this one to clint's wild ride but thats not saying much. the vampire part was exciting and it didnt end with the line 'im pregnant'
January 21, 2010
Definitely more of an "Urban Fantasy" than I'd been expecting from Silhouette Nocturne, but I really enjoyed it. Jachin is a freakin awesome hero, and the action scenes were plentiful and intense. It reminded me a lot of Underworld with all the fighting and vampire politics and such.
I admit, I pretty much had the whole "prophesy" thing figured out from the first time they spoke of it -- it was a bit obvious I think, but I still enjoyed seeing how it played out.
I didn't really care for our heroine that much, at least not at first.. I joked with my husband that I could make a drinking game where if I took a drink every time she screamed, there'd be no way to finish the book because I'd be way too drunk to read. Honestly though, that's real, don't you think? I mean, how many women would REALLY not be freaked out and screaming if they'd been kidnapped by a vampire, chased by other vampires, been repeatedly shot at, been in a several car wrecks, thrown off a cliff, kidnapped again, and, well, you get the idea. I can't think of many "real" people who'd still be mentally cool and collected during and after all that lol
The sex was hot, and not overly plentiful which surprisingly enough is a good thing in this novel. The action and the fighting are such a forerunner in this novel that there really wouldn't have been a way to add more smexin without seeming trite or gratuitous.
I admit, I pretty much had the whole "prophesy" thing figured out from the first time they spoke of it -- it was a bit obvious I think, but I still enjoyed seeing how it played out.
I didn't really care for our heroine that much, at least not at first.. I joked with my husband that I could make a drinking game where if I took a drink every time she screamed, there'd be no way to finish the book because I'd be way too drunk to read. Honestly though, that's real, don't you think? I mean, how many women would REALLY not be freaked out and screaming if they'd been kidnapped by a vampire, chased by other vampires, been repeatedly shot at, been in a several car wrecks, thrown off a cliff, kidnapped again, and, well, you get the idea. I can't think of many "real" people who'd still be mentally cool and collected during and after all that lol
The sex was hot, and not overly plentiful which surprisingly enough is a good thing in this novel. The action and the fighting are such a forerunner in this novel that there really wouldn't have been a way to add more smexin without seeming trite or gratuitous.
March 27, 2009
More urban fantasy than paranormal romance with a touch of fantasy. Fantastic read and a great start to this series.
Banished from his vampire pack, The Sanguinas, Jachin Black has come to despise humans. After all, it was human who first created vampires as a military weapon. And then ... tried to exterminate them all when they realized that they weren't so easy to control.
At first, the vamps preyed on humans, some killing their food and some not. Vampire attacks were a common thing. Then ... slowly, human blood started to poison them. They were reduced to feeding from each other.
Ariel Swanson still remembers the night her mother, father, grandmother and grandfather were killed ... by vampires. And then in the ensuing sorrow, her brother commited suicide. How does she choose to deal with her issues? By writing a book about it.
Her book, as it turns out, is, almost word for word, the truth. What she thought was fiction turns out to be fact. And she knows the prophecy. The prophecy that Jachin recieved from an elder Sanguina on his death bed.
Is Ariel piece of the prophecy? Jachin sure thinks so. And he's going to do everything in his power to bring her into the Sanguina manor and give her to the leader of the pack. Anything ... for the prophecy.
But what happens when he starts to fall for her?
Banished from his vampire pack, The Sanguinas, Jachin Black has come to despise humans. After all, it was human who first created vampires as a military weapon. And then ... tried to exterminate them all when they realized that they weren't so easy to control.
At first, the vamps preyed on humans, some killing their food and some not. Vampire attacks were a common thing. Then ... slowly, human blood started to poison them. They were reduced to feeding from each other.
Ariel Swanson still remembers the night her mother, father, grandmother and grandfather were killed ... by vampires. And then in the ensuing sorrow, her brother commited suicide. How does she choose to deal with her issues? By writing a book about it.
Her book, as it turns out, is, almost word for word, the truth. What she thought was fiction turns out to be fact. And she knows the prophecy. The prophecy that Jachin recieved from an elder Sanguina on his death bed.
Is Ariel piece of the prophecy? Jachin sure thinks so. And he's going to do everything in his power to bring her into the Sanguina manor and give her to the leader of the pack. Anything ... for the prophecy.
But what happens when he starts to fall for her?
January 6, 2010
Excellent action series with vampires, werewolves, and panther shifters [oh my:] and those that love them... Futuristic setting, strong characters and page turning plots. Read in order...
Scions
1. Resurrection
2. Insurrection
3. Revelation
4. Perception (ebook @ Harlequin ebook store)
Scions
1. Resurrection
2. Insurrection
3. Revelation
4. Perception (ebook @ Harlequin ebook store)
February 15, 2011
Reading this book was like watching a Bruce Willis action adventure - speeding car chases, whizzing bullets, exploding anythings, cheesy romance lines - it was great. If I were 13, I would have loved this book. As it is, since I'm now an old fart, I enjoyed it enough.
July 21, 2013
Setting: streets (bars, theatre alley, upper east side home, subway,) of New York; wilderness, cave, cabin, hidden Sanguinas manor in Shawangunk mountain range;
Theme: destiny; making good come from bad; love
Characters:
Sanguinas (genetic super humans, bred to be disease resistant, by product got fangs, and drink blood) – made by military scientists, lab rats to be tested in some horrible, inhumane ways, thought to have been killed off 25 years; after freed selves from the scientist, they went on a rampage against humans – vengeance for how they were treated; after creating Lupreda, and after somehow ? human blood became poison to them, they withdrew – and are dying out, only taking one another’s blood, and have not had a pregnancy in 5 years;
Lupreda (created by the Sanguinas) – enhanced – to be prey and a challenge for the Sanguinas (humans too tame) – thought to have made human blood poisonous to Sanguinas – leading to many deaths, and the survivors going into hiding
Jachin Black aka Slayer: 2nd generation – maybe 3rd? Sanguinas; believes in the prophecy; seduced by Sanguinas leader’s mistress, and leader banished him; for last 10 years has lived among humans, earned high dollar as an assassin; pays excellent money (half of a hit income) for clean blood – as human blood makes him sick); losing interest (no longer reading, or cleaning apartment, etc), losing faith in the prophecy, deaths are taking its toll – discouraged;
Ezra: his father; spoke the prophecy – a prophecy suggesting a salvation for the Sanguinas personally, was coming in a special mate for their leader – and then that they would be lead into connection of 3 to 1 – humans, Sanguinas, and Lupredas; he died a while ago, and jachin believed – and thought that Braeden (leader) also believed;
Roach: retired chemist who supplies Jachin with cleansed blood – disappears – on own, or killed? Will he be back… charges a lot for that blood
Landon: Lupreda; vampire hunter; an uneasy respect between him and Jachin; seems to out of loop with a current breed of Lupreda – who can shift at times other than full moon, and who have a more egocentric agenda;
Ariel Swanson aka Arianna Lee: debut novelist; grandfather, parents, then her brother all killed by vampires; somehow she wasn’t, went into hiding, has been haunted by the fear that they are still out to get her, though 25 years later, vampires are thought to be extinct; either via her grandfather/parents, or via a more mystical connection, she writes a cathartic, to her fictional novel about vampires – and is accurate in what she writes – the mansion, the blood, ect.
George Marvin Lee: Ariel’s grandfather; the lead scientist for the government in the creation of the Sanguinas; why his family targeted by the vampires, for revenge; why Ariel has special knowledge of the Sanguinas in her subconscious?
Braeden: leader of the Sanguinas; he and his family’s blood have been the only ones to make the chalice move – the proof of who is leader; pretends to believe in prophecy, but only interested in own advancement – not the Sanguina’s need as a whole; threatened by Jachin, so orchestrates his downfall/banishment;
Vlad and Aaron: two of Braedens men – keep getting in Jachin’s way while he is trying to fulfill the prophecy and get Ariel to Braeden;
Mira: Jachin’s sister; trains to be a doctor; left behind; raped by Vlad once, but never again – though he continues to try and claim her;
Summary:
Jachin assassinates a crooked, married senator (first knocking out his sexy, girlfriend – so as not to need to kill her) and his body guards… then he gets blood (paying too much), goes to bar and exchanges words with Landon, goes home to his dusty house in a warehouse – an aimless, disenchanted, disenfranchised vampire… and he sees a report of a woman who has written a vampire book – he downloads it, and after reading first sentence, reads it all…
Ariel is at an interview about her book – there are protestors outside with antivampire signs… as she exits there is gunfire and pulser gun blasts… and out of nowhere, a man in a long leather coat snatches her, and escapes/kidnaps her – carrying her over his shoulder, leaping up a building, jumping between buildings – then into a parking garage, where he tosses her into the trunk of a car , – he takes her to a pickup, gathers some things… hears enemies coming, shoots the window in a circle shape, throws her against it, breaking the window – she falls – he leaps after her (she hears shots in his apartment), catches and rolls with her – sticks her back in the trunk of the car… and he tells her to go to sleep… he takes her to his place – and heals the bullet wound through her shoulder by licking her soft skin (saliva heals humans)… and then licking his finger and touching each of the cuts caused by the broken window…
And so begins their relationship… they are attacked over and over – by other vampires wanting to take Ariel, by Lupreda – who at the very least want to interfere with the prophecy fulfillment, but may have a larger agenda; they get run off the road, they are attacked in a cabin, her Lupreda rescue convoy gets attacked, they are shot at, etc… and along the way, Jachin is fighting his attraction to her sexually as well as to her almond smelling blood, moving from seeing her as a vulnerable human to a strong spirited, determined individual – and disciplining himself to getting her to their leader to fulfill the prophecy; her perception of him changes – from cold, unemotional to hot; from kidnapper to rescuer; from stranger to lover.
Vlad takes her, when Jachim is occupied by Lupreda.. taking her to Braeden… Mira intercepts her and prepares her to meet Braedon – bathing, sprucing up, and dressing her – and befriending her – glad to have news of her brother; in front of all and sundry, Ariel meets Braedon – just as Jachim has elbowed his way into the complex; Jachim is restrained as Braeden cruelly bites Ariel – and spits out her blood claiming it to be poisoned – both are thrown into the dungeon – where Braeden tells Jachim he never believed in the prophecy, and he could tell her blood was different – but where he expects him to be overcome by blood lust and to kill her, then to be killed when the sun comes up (a dungeon with a window?)… instead, Ariel trusts Jachim, he helps her to remember to their almost sex together (he had wiped her memory partially), he takes her blood during sex – and almost takes too much, but stops when she says his name…Mina helps them escape… Ariel is dying, and dreams of Ezra, who encourages her to go back, and gives her the rest of the prophecy – a broader application to their joined power… and encouragement that she knows more, and can do more than she thinks…
and he realizes that to fulfill the prophecy, he must take leadership – going into Lupreda country, to the sacrificial altar, to the chalice…he takes Ariel with him, (again carrying her over his shoulder for a time), and with the Lupeda, the Sanguina, they all converge on the altar at the same time… Landon helps to push back the Lupeda – the Lupeda and Sanguina battle… he cuts and bleeds into the chalice… and it drains through the symbol, but nothing happens… and she decides to go with impulse, and adds her blood to the chalice and combined it moves, it glows, it cracks in half… they return to the mansion – he claims leadership… he calls for the council (4 – the first once humans turned vampire) pledging their participation in future decisions (unlike how Braedon used them)…
they are together… yet he will not make love to her – for 4 days… Ariel starting to have some vampire-like attributes – eyes sensitive to sun, better night vision… his sister is unconscious, and Ariel talks to her… and she wakes up, and tells her to force Jachim’s hand – don’t let him say no to her… and Jachim comes in, happy to see his sister up… and the next time they are alone together… Ariel forces his hand… tells him she loves him, and trusts him… and they make love – and this time, in midst of passion, she grows fangs, and bites him, taking his blood – sending him over the edge – ahhh
Braedon and a few get away… Jackim to lead a retrieval team – and looking to join with Landon to tackle peace with the Lupreda – future stories…
Memorable scenes:
“My race was made by humans, condemned by humans, yet humans have no problem hiring one of us to do their dirty work.”
Sanguinas would hunt the Lupreda on full moon… and end with a ceremony, where one is sacrificed
Prophecy: “ A human will speak of our demise. Her purity and intelligence will help us survive. A mate she becomes to the leader of the vampires, joining our races, fulfilling our ultimate desire.” “The hunted becomes the hunter, no longer the prey. An enemy… in your midst is less dark, more gray.” “Examine your failures and there you will find…The answer to all your questions in time.”
Additional prophecy: “A leader is needed, you know this is true. Look not to one but two. A lesson was the goal you sought. You, too, must learn from what you taught. Layers of deception must be unveiled for three to become one and peace to prevail.”
Theme: destiny; making good come from bad; love
Characters:
Sanguinas (genetic super humans, bred to be disease resistant, by product got fangs, and drink blood) – made by military scientists, lab rats to be tested in some horrible, inhumane ways, thought to have been killed off 25 years; after freed selves from the scientist, they went on a rampage against humans – vengeance for how they were treated; after creating Lupreda, and after somehow ? human blood became poison to them, they withdrew – and are dying out, only taking one another’s blood, and have not had a pregnancy in 5 years;
Lupreda (created by the Sanguinas) – enhanced – to be prey and a challenge for the Sanguinas (humans too tame) – thought to have made human blood poisonous to Sanguinas – leading to many deaths, and the survivors going into hiding
Jachin Black aka Slayer: 2nd generation – maybe 3rd? Sanguinas; believes in the prophecy; seduced by Sanguinas leader’s mistress, and leader banished him; for last 10 years has lived among humans, earned high dollar as an assassin; pays excellent money (half of a hit income) for clean blood – as human blood makes him sick); losing interest (no longer reading, or cleaning apartment, etc), losing faith in the prophecy, deaths are taking its toll – discouraged;
Ezra: his father; spoke the prophecy – a prophecy suggesting a salvation for the Sanguinas personally, was coming in a special mate for their leader – and then that they would be lead into connection of 3 to 1 – humans, Sanguinas, and Lupredas; he died a while ago, and jachin believed – and thought that Braeden (leader) also believed;
Roach: retired chemist who supplies Jachin with cleansed blood – disappears – on own, or killed? Will he be back… charges a lot for that blood
Landon: Lupreda; vampire hunter; an uneasy respect between him and Jachin; seems to out of loop with a current breed of Lupreda – who can shift at times other than full moon, and who have a more egocentric agenda;
Ariel Swanson aka Arianna Lee: debut novelist; grandfather, parents, then her brother all killed by vampires; somehow she wasn’t, went into hiding, has been haunted by the fear that they are still out to get her, though 25 years later, vampires are thought to be extinct; either via her grandfather/parents, or via a more mystical connection, she writes a cathartic, to her fictional novel about vampires – and is accurate in what she writes – the mansion, the blood, ect.
George Marvin Lee: Ariel’s grandfather; the lead scientist for the government in the creation of the Sanguinas; why his family targeted by the vampires, for revenge; why Ariel has special knowledge of the Sanguinas in her subconscious?
Braeden: leader of the Sanguinas; he and his family’s blood have been the only ones to make the chalice move – the proof of who is leader; pretends to believe in prophecy, but only interested in own advancement – not the Sanguina’s need as a whole; threatened by Jachin, so orchestrates his downfall/banishment;
Vlad and Aaron: two of Braedens men – keep getting in Jachin’s way while he is trying to fulfill the prophecy and get Ariel to Braeden;
Mira: Jachin’s sister; trains to be a doctor; left behind; raped by Vlad once, but never again – though he continues to try and claim her;
Summary:
Jachin assassinates a crooked, married senator (first knocking out his sexy, girlfriend – so as not to need to kill her) and his body guards… then he gets blood (paying too much), goes to bar and exchanges words with Landon, goes home to his dusty house in a warehouse – an aimless, disenchanted, disenfranchised vampire… and he sees a report of a woman who has written a vampire book – he downloads it, and after reading first sentence, reads it all…
Ariel is at an interview about her book – there are protestors outside with antivampire signs… as she exits there is gunfire and pulser gun blasts… and out of nowhere, a man in a long leather coat snatches her, and escapes/kidnaps her – carrying her over his shoulder, leaping up a building, jumping between buildings – then into a parking garage, where he tosses her into the trunk of a car , – he takes her to a pickup, gathers some things… hears enemies coming, shoots the window in a circle shape, throws her against it, breaking the window – she falls – he leaps after her (she hears shots in his apartment), catches and rolls with her – sticks her back in the trunk of the car… and he tells her to go to sleep… he takes her to his place – and heals the bullet wound through her shoulder by licking her soft skin (saliva heals humans)… and then licking his finger and touching each of the cuts caused by the broken window…
And so begins their relationship… they are attacked over and over – by other vampires wanting to take Ariel, by Lupreda – who at the very least want to interfere with the prophecy fulfillment, but may have a larger agenda; they get run off the road, they are attacked in a cabin, her Lupreda rescue convoy gets attacked, they are shot at, etc… and along the way, Jachin is fighting his attraction to her sexually as well as to her almond smelling blood, moving from seeing her as a vulnerable human to a strong spirited, determined individual – and disciplining himself to getting her to their leader to fulfill the prophecy; her perception of him changes – from cold, unemotional to hot; from kidnapper to rescuer; from stranger to lover.
Vlad takes her, when Jachim is occupied by Lupreda.. taking her to Braeden… Mira intercepts her and prepares her to meet Braedon – bathing, sprucing up, and dressing her – and befriending her – glad to have news of her brother; in front of all and sundry, Ariel meets Braedon – just as Jachim has elbowed his way into the complex; Jachim is restrained as Braeden cruelly bites Ariel – and spits out her blood claiming it to be poisoned – both are thrown into the dungeon – where Braeden tells Jachim he never believed in the prophecy, and he could tell her blood was different – but where he expects him to be overcome by blood lust and to kill her, then to be killed when the sun comes up (a dungeon with a window?)… instead, Ariel trusts Jachim, he helps her to remember to their almost sex together (he had wiped her memory partially), he takes her blood during sex – and almost takes too much, but stops when she says his name…Mina helps them escape… Ariel is dying, and dreams of Ezra, who encourages her to go back, and gives her the rest of the prophecy – a broader application to their joined power… and encouragement that she knows more, and can do more than she thinks…
and he realizes that to fulfill the prophecy, he must take leadership – going into Lupreda country, to the sacrificial altar, to the chalice…he takes Ariel with him, (again carrying her over his shoulder for a time), and with the Lupeda, the Sanguina, they all converge on the altar at the same time… Landon helps to push back the Lupeda – the Lupeda and Sanguina battle… he cuts and bleeds into the chalice… and it drains through the symbol, but nothing happens… and she decides to go with impulse, and adds her blood to the chalice and combined it moves, it glows, it cracks in half… they return to the mansion – he claims leadership… he calls for the council (4 – the first once humans turned vampire) pledging their participation in future decisions (unlike how Braedon used them)…
they are together… yet he will not make love to her – for 4 days… Ariel starting to have some vampire-like attributes – eyes sensitive to sun, better night vision… his sister is unconscious, and Ariel talks to her… and she wakes up, and tells her to force Jachim’s hand – don’t let him say no to her… and Jachim comes in, happy to see his sister up… and the next time they are alone together… Ariel forces his hand… tells him she loves him, and trusts him… and they make love – and this time, in midst of passion, she grows fangs, and bites him, taking his blood – sending him over the edge – ahhh
Braedon and a few get away… Jackim to lead a retrieval team – and looking to join with Landon to tackle peace with the Lupreda – future stories…
Memorable scenes:
“My race was made by humans, condemned by humans, yet humans have no problem hiring one of us to do their dirty work.”
Sanguinas would hunt the Lupreda on full moon… and end with a ceremony, where one is sacrificed
Prophecy: “ A human will speak of our demise. Her purity and intelligence will help us survive. A mate she becomes to the leader of the vampires, joining our races, fulfilling our ultimate desire.” “The hunted becomes the hunter, no longer the prey. An enemy… in your midst is less dark, more gray.” “Examine your failures and there you will find…The answer to all your questions in time.”
Additional prophecy: “A leader is needed, you know this is true. Look not to one but two. A lesson was the goal you sought. You, too, must learn from what you taught. Layers of deception must be unveiled for three to become one and peace to prevail.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 9, 2017
This is more guilty than pleasure reading.
The story is decent - Human author is pursued by vamps for writing a prophecy they've been chasing for years.
Sadly, I just don't enjoy vampy romance like so many others out there.
The story is decent - Human author is pursued by vamps for writing a prophecy they've been chasing for years.
Sadly, I just don't enjoy vampy romance like so many others out there.
November 11, 2019
This book is a solid five star rating for me
The sex scene in this is crazy her writing style is amazing it was worth my time,my energy my everything
I’m definitely reading the book if there is one
The sex scene in this is crazy her writing style is amazing it was worth my time,my energy my everything
I’m definitely reading the book if there is one
August 5, 2021
I think this book is amazing
April 20, 2024
October 2019 - DNF'd
I didn't like the story of how vampires and werewolves were created by humans. Then the humans turned on them and tried to kill them all. Vampires can't drink human blood because it's toxic to them. This is a dark world for vampires and werewolves. It has an oppressive feel to it.
There are way too many nonstop action scenes! Chasing scenes, both on foot and in vehicles. Several car crashes and explosions. Lots of guns involved. Many injuries incurred. The romance is pushed to the background.
The H (vampire) is delivering the h (human) to another vampire to fulfill a prophecy, so there's one short scene where he gets her off, but doesn't have sex with her. (There may be more towards the end. I quit around the 60% point).
The H desperately needs blood. Somehow he's able to control himself around a bleeding human. He won't feed from her, even though earlier he licked her wounds with no problems. Not believable!
When I say a book needs more action/suspense, I'll remember this one that had too much. I want the main plot to be balanced with the romance.
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I didn't like the story of how vampires and werewolves were created by humans. Then the humans turned on them and tried to kill them all. Vampires can't drink human blood because it's toxic to them. This is a dark world for vampires and werewolves. It has an oppressive feel to it.
There are way too many nonstop action scenes! Chasing scenes, both on foot and in vehicles. Several car crashes and explosions. Lots of guns involved. Many injuries incurred. The romance is pushed to the background.
The H (vampire) is delivering the h (human) to another vampire to fulfill a prophecy, so there's one short scene where he gets her off, but doesn't have sex with her. (There may be more towards the end. I quit around the 60% point).
The H desperately needs blood. Somehow he's able to control himself around a bleeding human. He won't feed from her, even though earlier he licked her wounds with no problems. Not believable!
When I say a book needs more action/suspense, I'll remember this one that had too much. I want the main plot to be balanced with the romance.
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January 3, 2009
Scions: Resurrection, the first book in the Scions trilogy, is romantic suspense with a vampire twist. Ms. Michelle’s theory on vampire history really works as the framework for this story. The action keeps it moving and keeps you interested. There are encounters with government agents, werewolves, and rival vampires, all with their own agendas. The internal battles that plague our hero and heroine, as well as the sexual tension between them, add to the suspense...
For the entire review please go to the Best Paranormal & Urban Fantasy Review site on the web, Bitten By Books for the review of Scions: Resurrection in it's entirety. You won't be sorry.
For the entire review please go to the Best Paranormal & Urban Fantasy Review site on the web, Bitten By Books for the review of Scions: Resurrection in it's entirety. You won't be sorry.
March 4, 2017
I loved this. The female lead wasn't your standard action here, "yeah, you exist..let's have sex." The hero wasn't your standard "woe is me, I'm a vampire!"
The book is exactly what you'd expect from Harlequin Nocturne, but it was still a great book, I loved every moment and can't wait to read it again. Patrice Michelle is one of the few authors to actually inspire me to write.
Ariel wasn't perfect but she wasn't too stupid to be alive! Jachin was rough around the edge and was perfect that way. These two were definitely not Bella and Edward; Jachin was darker, edgier. It was a fun read!
Sadly, my book is falling apart but I hope to replace it soon.
The book is exactly what you'd expect from Harlequin Nocturne, but it was still a great book, I loved every moment and can't wait to read it again. Patrice Michelle is one of the few authors to actually inspire me to write.
Ariel wasn't perfect but she wasn't too stupid to be alive! Jachin was rough around the edge and was perfect that way. These two were definitely not Bella and Edward; Jachin was darker, edgier. It was a fun read!
Sadly, my book is falling apart but I hope to replace it soon.
January 14, 2010
Nice book, decent read. Definite fluff romance. Simple, straight forward plot with minimal intrigue. The author pretty much holds your hand all the way thru. It's nice if you're looking for a little brainless entertaining read with plenty of romance. The characters are likeable but you don't invest too much into them.
Like I said, pretty straight forward. Not a lot of wit, sarcasm, or wow moments. More something an intelligent novice author could write. It was a fun read and took next to no time to finish. I'm moving on to the next in the series mostly because I already have it.
Like I said, pretty straight forward. Not a lot of wit, sarcasm, or wow moments. More something an intelligent novice author could write. It was a fun read and took next to no time to finish. I'm moving on to the next in the series mostly because I already have it.
May 25, 2012
It was a nice read, could have been better especially with the characterization and world building. Some of the shit that went down wasn't explain as much as I them want to i.e Ariel knowing about the vampires to write them down, her birthmark considering her family was human...a lot of stuff
But overall, I enjoyed reading Resurrection - not sure tho if I'll continue with the rest of the series.
But overall, I enjoyed reading Resurrection - not sure tho if I'll continue with the rest of the series.
February 15, 2014
Ariel is a librarian who gains fame when she writes a book about vampires. This brings her to the attention of a certain vampire because her book talks about a prophecy. Because of this, he believes that she is destined to be the mate of the vampire leader, but once he meets her he feels an undeniable attraction.
I liked this book, but didn't love it. Still, I wouldn't mind giving the next book in the series a try or reading more books by the author.
I liked this book, but didn't love it. Still, I wouldn't mind giving the next book in the series a try or reading more books by the author.
July 24, 2014
Fairly original take on the whole vampire thing and the writing's pretty solid as these things go. Just too much action, though. We jumped from adrenaline-filled scene to adrenaline filled scene. It got to the point where I just wasn't buying it anymore. I wanted storyline, not a Bruce Willis movie. DNF.
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May 19, 2008This story is about Ariel who wrote a novel about vampires. It brings her to attention of the vampires. Ariel has unknownly used an old prophecy for the basis of her book. Jachin goes after Ariel to find out what she knows.
July 3, 2010
The biggest problem with the book is the leading lady, Ariel. Her character was totally inconsistant and it wasn't long before I wanted her to die.
As for the story, it seems like Michelle made a list of ideas she liked and wrote this story as a way of checking them off.
As for the story, it seems like Michelle made a list of ideas she liked and wrote this story as a way of checking them off.
July 25, 2014
this was a great random pick. seriously enjoyed. was the plot startling? psht, not so much. but i liked the world building and enjoyed the writing. also liked that the heroine was realistically terrified XD. recommend.
February 14, 2008
I just started this book. The plot is gripping, and the hero is a very sexy tortured soul - I love him. I look forward to finishing this story.
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November 20, 2008Scions: Resurrection (Silhouette Nocturne) by Patrice Michelle (2008)
July 17, 2009
I liked this book; I hope some questions are answered in book 2. Patrice Michelle’s version of the vampire world is interesting…but I want to know more! Almost seemed rushed.
April 21, 2016
Meh. I was expecting more suspense. There was lots of action as other readers mentioned but other than that it was just okay.
October 26, 2013
Minimal intrigue, not much suspense, entertaining.
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