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David de Morrissey #1
Obsession
Midnight Fantasy
All her life, Veronica dreamed of a lover who would take her and thrill her to the very limits of her body and soul. Other men desired her, but none could match the overpowering figure who haunted her imagination...
David de Morrissey is everything she's waited for. Cultured, romantic, commanding. In his arms, she finds happiness and sensual fulfillment, surpassing her most fervent dreams.
But there is a dark side to David, an unholy secret that frightens her even as it draws her irresistilby closer.
Who--or what--is David de Morrissey? Veronica only knows that she cannot live without him, that she has gone beyond love, beyond passion, into an erotic and inescapable world of...
Obession
All her life, Veronica dreamed of a lover who would take her and thrill her to the very limits of her body and soul. Other men desired her, but none could match the overpowering figure who haunted her imagination...
David de Morrissey is everything she's waited for. Cultured, romantic, commanding. In his arms, she finds happiness and sensual fulfillment, surpassing her most fervent dreams.
But there is a dark side to David, an unholy secret that frightens her even as it draws her irresistilby closer.
Who--or what--is David de Morrissey? Veronica only knows that she cannot live without him, that she has gone beyond love, beyond passion, into an erotic and inescapable world of...
Obession
278 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1, 1991
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November 1, 2013
I'm not really sure which way to go with this, so I'm rating smack in the middle with 3 stars. I first read this when I was 16, and believe me, only a teenager would think this first book of the saga is a romance! Why? Because the heroine is very timid, entirely too innocent, and because of that, very susceptible to the charms of a vampire. I totally cringed at how easily he took her over because she was so desperate to love and be loved. She is too young to have found her niche in the world, and that makes her feel different and out of place. Feeling that way makes her believe that she belongs in the vampire world. David, however, is probably the closest thing to a vampire that I've ever read about. In more current vampire novels, they tend to have all these crazy paranormal abilities, which is interesting, but if vampires ever did exist, I'm betting they would be like David. He's just a guy who can live forever and drinks blood. He has some mind-controlling abilities, and is a little stronger and faster than humans. I was almost extremely disappointed with this novel, but then I remembered that there are 3 more books in the saga. This is only the first quarter of the story and that opens up a lot of potential. When Veronica reappears in the last novel, she will have had 10 years to grow up, and if she falls in love with David again, it won't be out of desperation and a longing to belong... hopefully. In a lot of ways David has some growing up to do as well, and if the saga can show the growth of two individuals and the difference between real love and "obsession" then my ratings will go up. This saga is definitely not your typical fluffy, romance with a perfect hero and heroine. They are both very flawed, which shows realism in the midst of fantasy. Bottom line- If straight up typical vampire romance is what you're after, this isn't it.
March 22, 2011
Book 1 in a quartet of the de Morrissey romance vampire series published in the 1990s. Herter pioneered paranormal romance by writing what is considered the first romance to feature a vampire hero.
David de Morrissey, a 400 year old vampire is also a noted playwright about a vampire Scarlet Pimpernel. What an intriguing hook! And, what a fitting career for a creature of the night. Consequently, much of the book/series is in De Morrissey's viewpoint which draws the reader into his angst and soul searching as he finds true love. A darkly haunting read that remains a timeless classic!
David de Morrissey, a 400 year old vampire is also a noted playwright about a vampire Scarlet Pimpernel. What an intriguing hook! And, what a fitting career for a creature of the night. Consequently, much of the book/series is in De Morrissey's viewpoint which draws the reader into his angst and soul searching as he finds true love. A darkly haunting read that remains a timeless classic!
October 6, 2021
I didn't know it was a series and thought it was unfinished. Now everything makes sense.
Okay, let's start with the plot. It was published in 1991, so I understand how it goes and tried not to compare it with the present pnr romance. First of all, vampire romance could go wrong if the characters couldn't support it well enough. And from that, the plot might as well be damned. I thought it would be romantic and mysterious with all of those fangs and stuff. Oh boy, it went the wrong way instead.
From the title itself, I could see why and knew the answers to all of my questions. All of the characters seem obsessed with one another! Rob, though, was a whole lot different person because he couldn't mind his own business. I got upset on that part. And also, what's wrong with Veronica? She made me laugh sometimes.
I didn't specifically like nor enjoyed reading this. I think it was okay if you're looking into exploring more about vampire romance, but the romance part is definitely a no-go for me. It was an insta love, and the chemistry just wasn't there. I'm sorry.
Okay, let's start with the plot. It was published in 1991, so I understand how it goes and tried not to compare it with the present pnr romance. First of all, vampire romance could go wrong if the characters couldn't support it well enough. And from that, the plot might as well be damned. I thought it would be romantic and mysterious with all of those fangs and stuff. Oh boy, it went the wrong way instead.
From the title itself, I could see why and knew the answers to all of my questions. All of the characters seem obsessed with one another! Rob, though, was a whole lot different person because he couldn't mind his own business. I got upset on that part. And also, what's wrong with Veronica? She made me laugh sometimes.
I didn't specifically like nor enjoyed reading this. I think it was okay if you're looking into exploring more about vampire romance, but the romance part is definitely a no-go for me. It was an insta love, and the chemistry just wasn't there. I'm sorry.
January 2, 2023
A very good book I can't wait to see what happens next
April 28, 2025
As a young reporter with a lot to prove and a steep climb to the top of the respect of her coworkers, the heroine knows that the only way to achieve these goals is to score an interview with the reclusive hero. He’s the writer of the most popular play since Shakespeare but he never gives interviews.
When he meets the beautiful, young woman, he’s enraptured by her vibrant personality and love for life and grants her wish for an interview. They begin a profession relationship but the underlining sexual tensions between the two bring about an affair. He’s mysterious and cultured and worldly so it’s impossible to think a naïve young girl such as the heroine can resist him.
This is such an old fashion book. Its set in the 80’s and is so bloody cheesy that I really couldn’t take it seriously. It’s an ok book and will probably be a favorite of your mother but it doesn’t hold up with modern times.
When he meets the beautiful, young woman, he’s enraptured by her vibrant personality and love for life and grants her wish for an interview. They begin a profession relationship but the underlining sexual tensions between the two bring about an affair. He’s mysterious and cultured and worldly so it’s impossible to think a naïve young girl such as the heroine can resist him.
This is such an old fashion book. Its set in the 80’s and is so bloody cheesy that I really couldn’t take it seriously. It’s an ok book and will probably be a favorite of your mother but it doesn’t hold up with modern times.
September 12, 2008
i picked this up at a rest stop on a road trip the summer before i graduated high school (1992 !!)...always loved vampire stuff, but hadn't yet made the leap to anne rice. the story is set in my home of chicago so that was pretty sweet. its delicious, erotic, overly romantic, and wonderful to get lost within. the sequels are equally enchanting. sink your teeth in and get your vamp smut on!
May 10, 2008
My best friend and I used to take turns reading this book to each other over the phone or in the car while waiting for whichever parent we rode with to go do whatever it was they were doing. To us, back then, these were "trashy" novels. We were giggly pre-teen or early teen girls who loved us some Vampire Sex books.
March 7, 2012
David de Morrissey is an intriguing character. Veronica is much, much too weak. Darienne is an annoying third wheel. The fact that David doesn’t stay faithful in the physical sense to his true love is irritating. Blech! It had potential, but this is not my idea of a great romance--vampire or not. While I liked certain aspects in the plot, I won't be reading the other books in the series.
April 18, 2009
The ORIGINAL vampire romance!! Way before Christine Feehan and all those. I stumbled on this by accident at a Waldenbooks one night and was hooked!! I'd always had a "thing" for vampires, and this just fueled the fire!!
August 7, 2011
I read this book and I must say it is AWESOME!!!
Today's vampyre pale (sorry couldn't resist)to this fellow.A wonderful read.The whole series opened up a vampyre tale that All paranormal lovers should read.This one book you will read more than once and love every minute of it!!!
Today's vampyre pale (sorry couldn't resist)to this fellow.A wonderful read.The whole series opened up a vampyre tale that All paranormal lovers should read.This one book you will read more than once and love every minute of it!!!
April 3, 2011
Wonderful. Started me on the road to writing about vampires.
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