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Lane de Luca #1
Strigoi
Lady Renata LeSabitine is a mortal witch who comes from a long lineage of Gypsies. Kidnapped and adopted at birth by an evil vampire coven, Renata is forced into a cruel and corrupt life. Renata's adopted father arranges for her to marry a fellow vampire who holds tight reins on Renata and demands she give up her religion and practicing witchcraft. Hoping to seek divine help, Renata meets Lord Lane Deluca. They fall in love and vow to be together, but Renata's fiancee has other plans in store for the couple. Can Lane save Renata from the evil vampire, or will her blood be splattered on Lane's hands?
234 pages, Paperback
First published June 18, 2013
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About the author
Wynter Wilkins
9 books6 followersI was born in a small town in Central Kentucky. After high school I graduated from the University of Kentucky and attained my Masters Degree from Campbellsville Kentucky. After working as both a social worker and a special education teacher I left my position to care for my ailing parents. While caring for them I became inspired to write. The series really took hold of me and gave me a wonderful escape from the realities of my surroundings. Soon the characters were as familiar to me as old friends. Immersing myself in research and writing was a comfort to me while facing such intense family illness. It is my hope that this series will provide readers with a fresh perspective in the vampire genre and leave them fulfilled yet wanting more. In my series it is true that not all vampires are created equal.
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September 3, 2013
An amazing read, I couldn't put it down. Fast paced, wonderful characters, highly entertaining, full of twists and turns. Keeps you guessing till the end. Recommend this book five stars would give more stars if I could. I can't wait for the next book in the series. Wynter Wilkins has become my favorite author.
May 11, 2014
A deliciously dark, multi-layered story of cryptic clues and archaic mystery that’s spellbindingly mesmeric!
Blending together ancient Witchcraft and Vampirism with religious references this beautifully detailed story merges historical with a contemporary ‘twist’. This utterly bewitching book is an addictive page-turner and a highly recommended read for fans of interesting literary works containing substantial depth and meaningful connotation.
Strigoi tells the story of a Witch willing to give her heart to the one she loves, despite the trail of danger and sinister secrets that lie in wait. Traditions of the Strega (the Roma Clan), and a breed of Vampire known as the Strigoi, come together in a mysterious tale fuelled by betrayal, intrigue, hope and immortal everlasting love. The fervent intensity and deeply ingrained connection between fantastic main protagonist Lady Renata LeSabitine and Lord Delane DeLuca tugs at the heartstrings and pulls you into the delicately woven plot. Anyone seeking a sensational story that will melt the heart and is wonderfully gripping and compelling, will find this exquisite debut novel an enchanting read!
“…I still have the blood of a powerful Strigoi in my veins. If in a moment of uncontrollable emotion, we were to give into temptation, our union could give birth to a true abomination.”
As an avid reader of this genre I was curious as to what new concepts and innovative ideas the author could sprinkle into her story, so as to set it apart from other novels (like for instance Victoria Lamb’s Witchstruck) etc. I was delighted to discover a well-written, engaging tale that was brilliantly brought to life on the page written in a fresh, distinctive voice. This is certainly an entertaining romp through the past and one that I am so pleased to have had the opportunity of reading!
3.5 stars
*I would like to thank Wynter Wilkins for providing me with a physical copy of her novel Strigoi to read & provide a non-biased, honest review on.
Blending together ancient Witchcraft and Vampirism with religious references this beautifully detailed story merges historical with a contemporary ‘twist’. This utterly bewitching book is an addictive page-turner and a highly recommended read for fans of interesting literary works containing substantial depth and meaningful connotation.
Strigoi tells the story of a Witch willing to give her heart to the one she loves, despite the trail of danger and sinister secrets that lie in wait. Traditions of the Strega (the Roma Clan), and a breed of Vampire known as the Strigoi, come together in a mysterious tale fuelled by betrayal, intrigue, hope and immortal everlasting love. The fervent intensity and deeply ingrained connection between fantastic main protagonist Lady Renata LeSabitine and Lord Delane DeLuca tugs at the heartstrings and pulls you into the delicately woven plot. Anyone seeking a sensational story that will melt the heart and is wonderfully gripping and compelling, will find this exquisite debut novel an enchanting read!
“…I still have the blood of a powerful Strigoi in my veins. If in a moment of uncontrollable emotion, we were to give into temptation, our union could give birth to a true abomination.”
As an avid reader of this genre I was curious as to what new concepts and innovative ideas the author could sprinkle into her story, so as to set it apart from other novels (like for instance Victoria Lamb’s Witchstruck) etc. I was delighted to discover a well-written, engaging tale that was brilliantly brought to life on the page written in a fresh, distinctive voice. This is certainly an entertaining romp through the past and one that I am so pleased to have had the opportunity of reading!
3.5 stars
*I would like to thank Wynter Wilkins for providing me with a physical copy of her novel Strigoi to read & provide a non-biased, honest review on.
July 30, 2014
Hi well to begin with I truly loved this wonderful book with its roller coaster ride with adventure to be had and the fabulous story line did the very good job of making the characters come to life as you read on and on you can,t stop reading this wonderful book so many thanks to the author Wynter Wilkins for this wonderful peace of art and I will be going to get more of there books as they come out so with all that said keep smiling and happy reading to all with love from wee me. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
April 7, 2015
I don't understand why this was rated so well. I couldn't get engaged in this story, and the ending seemed rushed and forced.
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