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Unholy Alliance #2
Rival
Her destiny. His determination.
Born a fifth generation vampire Chaser, seventeen-year-old Emily Santos wants nothing more than to join the family business. But Emily's mother refuses, so Emily must channel her aggression into her martial arts training.
Black belt senior Brett Carson has decided it's time to rid himself of his unrequited feelings for Emily. But when he finds himself in the middle of an altercation with Emily and a gang of vampires, he is drawn into a world he never expected. And Brett is hiding a secret of his own...
Born a fifth generation vampire Chaser, seventeen-year-old Emily Santos wants nothing more than to join the family business. But Emily's mother refuses, so Emily must channel her aggression into her martial arts training.
Black belt senior Brett Carson has decided it's time to rid himself of his unrequited feelings for Emily. But when he finds himself in the middle of an altercation with Emily and a gang of vampires, he is drawn into a world he never expected. And Brett is hiding a secret of his own...
92 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 24, 2013
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About the author
Lacy Yager
9 books42 followersLACY YAGER is a pseudonym for Lacy Williams, who also writes Inspirational romance under that name. As the oldest of three siblings, Lacy exhibits most of the typical first-child characteristics and has always loved to boss around her younger siblings. Now that she’s married with two kids and three dogs, she has plenty of people to play house with!
During high school, Lacy completed the course WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS from the Institute of Children’s Literature. After she graduated college, Lacy got serious about her writing career and joined the American Christian Fiction Writers. When presented with the opportunity to write mainstream YA with her younger sister, Lacy couldn’t say no.
During high school, Lacy completed the course WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS from the Institute of Children’s Literature. After she graduated college, Lacy got serious about her writing career and joined the American Christian Fiction Writers. When presented with the opportunity to write mainstream YA with her younger sister, Lacy couldn’t say no.
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November 2, 2014
My Thoughts - 4 out of 5 Unicorns - I really liked it!!!
I have this book in ebook in a bundled boxed set, and I won an audiobook copy through a multi-author giveaway to get through Audible.
The cover is fierce, and I like it :)
I love a tough female lead who can kick butt and Emily definitely fits :) This story was awesome, and I loved it :) Even my son loved the story!
Brett is amazing that he can handle the new things sprung on him and the things he must deal with daily.
This story is full of action and excitement, and a cameo appearance from Shane which my son loved because he gets upset when a book series doesn’t keep to the same characters each book (makes me laugh a little when he finds out the characters are different!!)
I definitely did not like that there was a new narrator for this book, and the narrator is one I have no problem not listening to again. This narrator reminds me of the Clear Eyes commercial and the teacher from Ferris Bueller’s Day off. You guessed it very monotone and no change in voice for any of the characters.
I definitely recommend the story to everyone who enjoyed book 1 and to those YA book lovers who love Vampire/Hunter books with all sorts of battles and action.
I have this book in ebook in a bundled boxed set, and I won an audiobook copy through a multi-author giveaway to get through Audible.
The cover is fierce, and I like it :)
I love a tough female lead who can kick butt and Emily definitely fits :) This story was awesome, and I loved it :) Even my son loved the story!
Brett is amazing that he can handle the new things sprung on him and the things he must deal with daily.
This story is full of action and excitement, and a cameo appearance from Shane which my son loved because he gets upset when a book series doesn’t keep to the same characters each book (makes me laugh a little when he finds out the characters are different!!)
I definitely did not like that there was a new narrator for this book, and the narrator is one I have no problem not listening to again. This narrator reminds me of the Clear Eyes commercial and the teacher from Ferris Bueller’s Day off. You guessed it very monotone and no change in voice for any of the characters.
I definitely recommend the story to everyone who enjoyed book 1 and to those YA book lovers who love Vampire/Hunter books with all sorts of battles and action.
July 24, 2016
A novella-length story, Rival was my introduction to the Unholy Alliance series by Lucy Yager, and it was a fun and cleverly written book from a perspective not often seen in vampire stories.
Emily is a teenaged girl from a family of vampire chasers, although her widowed mother is not at all willing to discuss her fighting vampires. Add to that her rather protective family, none of whom believe that she is strong enough or well-enough trained to hunt vampires.
All of that is for naught, as this book encompasses the last week before she turns 18: in her mind to leave her home and go on the road as a chaser, with or without her family’s approval. Trained in martial arts, as well as having her late father’s stockpile of weaponry, she is much more a fighter than a glamour girl, even though one boy finds her irresistible.
Brett has been a friend and sparring partner for Emily at the dojo until she believes he let her win a match. Not sharing his own deep secret with anyone, Brett has hidden an illness that often effects his physical movement. When he runs into Emily at the mall with her cousin, trying on dresses for her upcoming debut dance, he sees her in a whole new light: always attracted to her for her attitude and spunk, he sees her as a girl.
Told in alternating points of view, readers are able to get a sense for both characters: their concerns, thoughts and even their questions are brought forward and easy to understand, creating a connection as the issues are common enough despite the addition of vampires. Emily and Brett both need to trust in one another, although their relationship is just starting, there are plenty of new ideas to grasp brought forward from both sides, and the dangers are increasing each day. With the final climax resulting in a vampire attack and help from unexpected places, the two join forces as more assumptions and options are brought forward.
Characters are true to both their ages and personalities, with strong voices and a palpable attraction that starts the romance with a sweet build. Perfect for teen and YA readers alike, there are characters who are easy to connect with and understand, and the action and pacing keep the pages turning. A side-story to explain one major character absence in the Unholy Alliance series, this story ties into those perfectly well while providing readers a taste of the author’s style and story to see if more would be of interest.
I received an eBook copy from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Emily is a teenaged girl from a family of vampire chasers, although her widowed mother is not at all willing to discuss her fighting vampires. Add to that her rather protective family, none of whom believe that she is strong enough or well-enough trained to hunt vampires.
All of that is for naught, as this book encompasses the last week before she turns 18: in her mind to leave her home and go on the road as a chaser, with or without her family’s approval. Trained in martial arts, as well as having her late father’s stockpile of weaponry, she is much more a fighter than a glamour girl, even though one boy finds her irresistible.
Brett has been a friend and sparring partner for Emily at the dojo until she believes he let her win a match. Not sharing his own deep secret with anyone, Brett has hidden an illness that often effects his physical movement. When he runs into Emily at the mall with her cousin, trying on dresses for her upcoming debut dance, he sees her in a whole new light: always attracted to her for her attitude and spunk, he sees her as a girl.
Told in alternating points of view, readers are able to get a sense for both characters: their concerns, thoughts and even their questions are brought forward and easy to understand, creating a connection as the issues are common enough despite the addition of vampires. Emily and Brett both need to trust in one another, although their relationship is just starting, there are plenty of new ideas to grasp brought forward from both sides, and the dangers are increasing each day. With the final climax resulting in a vampire attack and help from unexpected places, the two join forces as more assumptions and options are brought forward.
Characters are true to both their ages and personalities, with strong voices and a palpable attraction that starts the romance with a sweet build. Perfect for teen and YA readers alike, there are characters who are easy to connect with and understand, and the action and pacing keep the pages turning. A side-story to explain one major character absence in the Unholy Alliance series, this story ties into those perfectly well while providing readers a taste of the author’s style and story to see if more would be of interest.
I received an eBook copy from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
July 13, 2015
Super short... kick butt chick likes a kick butt guy with arthritis... not shabby over all. Short n sweet but if she said "I just gotta be a chaser" or something to that affect one more time I was tempted to put it down... it got a tad annoying. I did like though that she did not rely on the guy.
March 29, 2019
3.75 stars
You do not need to read Alliance to read this novella, but Shane does make an appearance.
This is a quick novella about a Chaser named Emily and Brent, her ex-friend. I loved how Brent loved Emily and he even tried to give her up when he felt she didn’t want him but he just couldn’t and it was so cute. Emily was annoying at some points but she is 18 years old so it’s understandable.
I want not Shane and Maggie, I need more Shane and Maggie!
You do not need to read Alliance to read this novella, but Shane does make an appearance.
This is a quick novella about a Chaser named Emily and Brent, her ex-friend. I loved how Brent loved Emily and he even tried to give her up when he felt she didn’t want him but he just couldn’t and it was so cute. Emily was annoying at some points but she is 18 years old so it’s understandable.
I want not Shane and Maggie, I need more Shane and Maggie!
August 7, 2019
Interestingly written !
This was a unique book and uniquely written . It was hard to read and stay focused because im not into paranormal books. But great book if you are.
This was a unique book and uniquely written . It was hard to read and stay focused because im not into paranormal books. But great book if you are.
April 28, 2014
Rival is the second book in the Unholy Alliance series, a quick novella-length read.
We meet some new characters this time... Emily, Brett, and Erick. I love Emily as a YA character. She is a tough girl and not afraid to get in the middle of the fray to do what is right. She is determined to prove herself and follow in her father's footsteps, even though it is a constant struggle with her mother.
Brett and Emily are really the focus of the book, and not just because of their romance. The romance was great, however! I love the fact that it was the guy that had the unrequited feelings, instead of the usual girl. There are some interesting dynamics between them, secrets that make a difference. But there is more than the romance between them. Their characters are equals, fully supportive of one another. Brett accepts Emily for who and what she is without trying to change her. She learns his secret and doesn't judge for him, but admires him. I love the message that sends.
Things to love...
--Brett and Emily. Their friendship, their romance, their acceptance of one another.
Things I wanted more/less of...
--More Erick. His story line had the potential to be big and it was essentially left completely unresolved. I want to know what happened to him!
Some Quotastic Goodness
--I'm too flat up top, too tall, and too skinny to pull off any of these formal gowns. On the other hand, the gowns with strapless or spaghetti straps show off my biceps nicely. Too bad I can't have a kama—a traditional Filipino weapon, looks like a scythe— as an accessory (Loc. 2529).
--We aren't friends now and never will be, if I have anything to say about it. I don't hang with quitters (Loc. 2573).
--But I’m the one who’s instantly caught up in the heat of his mouth against mine. He takes advantage, angling his head and using one thumb to guide my chin down just so— and the sensation intensifies (Loc. 2786).
My Recommendation: This novella sets the stage for more in the series and I am looking forward to it all!
This review originally appeared on my blog, http://thecaffeinateddivareads.multif....
We meet some new characters this time... Emily, Brett, and Erick. I love Emily as a YA character. She is a tough girl and not afraid to get in the middle of the fray to do what is right. She is determined to prove herself and follow in her father's footsteps, even though it is a constant struggle with her mother.
Brett and Emily are really the focus of the book, and not just because of their romance. The romance was great, however! I love the fact that it was the guy that had the unrequited feelings, instead of the usual girl. There are some interesting dynamics between them, secrets that make a difference. But there is more than the romance between them. Their characters are equals, fully supportive of one another. Brett accepts Emily for who and what she is without trying to change her. She learns his secret and doesn't judge for him, but admires him. I love the message that sends.
Things to love...
--Brett and Emily. Their friendship, their romance, their acceptance of one another.
Things I wanted more/less of...
--More Erick. His story line had the potential to be big and it was essentially left completely unresolved. I want to know what happened to him!
Some Quotastic Goodness
--I'm too flat up top, too tall, and too skinny to pull off any of these formal gowns. On the other hand, the gowns with strapless or spaghetti straps show off my biceps nicely. Too bad I can't have a kama—a traditional Filipino weapon, looks like a scythe— as an accessory (Loc. 2529).
--We aren't friends now and never will be, if I have anything to say about it. I don't hang with quitters (Loc. 2573).
--But I’m the one who’s instantly caught up in the heat of his mouth against mine. He takes advantage, angling his head and using one thumb to guide my chin down just so— and the sensation intensifies (Loc. 2786).
My Recommendation: This novella sets the stage for more in the series and I am looking forward to it all!
This review originally appeared on my blog, http://thecaffeinateddivareads.multif....
July 25, 2014
Rival is the second book in the Unholy Alliance series by Lacy Yager. This young to new adult novel is about a fifth generation vampire Chaser, seventeen-year-old Emily Santos wants nothing more than to join the family business. But Emily's mother refuses, so Emily must channel her aggression into her martial arts training, at least until her eighteenth birthday. Black belt senior Brett Carson has decided it's time to rid himself of his unrequited feelings for Emily. But when he finds himself in the middle of an altercation with Emily and a gang of vampires, he is drawn into a world he never expected. And Brett is hiding his own secret.
I have not read Unholy Alliance, the first book in the series. I am glad to say that while there is some connection between the two, I do not feel like I enjoyed Rival any less for that lack. Emily is a smart and strong teen that would rather be off riding four wheelers in the mud with her cousin, sparing at the gym, or even hunting vampires than getting ready for a catilion. Brett is a fellow martial artist with a crush on Emily, and a secret he thinks will make her view him as weak. Coinidence and vampire attackes make thier relationship even more complicated, and might be just what they need to see each other as they really are. I liked that Emily is strong, not just mentally but physically as well and that she want take part in a dangerous proffesion she is not reckless. Brett is dealing with his own issues, and while he has feelings for Emily he is aware of hoe unobtainable she was and was not being the dopey suiter you sometimes see in this sort of book. He is aware of himself and his ewmotions and how the effect those around him.
I enjoyed Rival, and while I do not know if I will go back and read the first book, but I know i will keep an eye out for future books by Yager. this is not typical vampire fiction, in faction the vampires in this book are not actual characters, only a source of danger and violence, which is not true in Unholy Alliance according to the description.
I have not read Unholy Alliance, the first book in the series. I am glad to say that while there is some connection between the two, I do not feel like I enjoyed Rival any less for that lack. Emily is a smart and strong teen that would rather be off riding four wheelers in the mud with her cousin, sparing at the gym, or even hunting vampires than getting ready for a catilion. Brett is a fellow martial artist with a crush on Emily, and a secret he thinks will make her view him as weak. Coinidence and vampire attackes make thier relationship even more complicated, and might be just what they need to see each other as they really are. I liked that Emily is strong, not just mentally but physically as well and that she want take part in a dangerous proffesion she is not reckless. Brett is dealing with his own issues, and while he has feelings for Emily he is aware of hoe unobtainable she was and was not being the dopey suiter you sometimes see in this sort of book. He is aware of himself and his ewmotions and how the effect those around him.
I enjoyed Rival, and while I do not know if I will go back and read the first book, but I know i will keep an eye out for future books by Yager. this is not typical vampire fiction, in faction the vampires in this book are not actual characters, only a source of danger and violence, which is not true in Unholy Alliance according to the description.
August 17, 2014
“I’m the only one who can carry on the legacy…Someone has to step up and protect the humans.”—Emily
Being a Chaser, a vampire hunter, is Emily’s legacy, and she has every intention of following through. Just don’t tell that to her mom. But Emily’s almost eighteen, and she’s so close to reaching her goals. She just needs to win the freestyle martial arts tournament, convince her uncle she can be a Chaser, not die of embarrassment at her own cotillion, not actually die when vampires seem to be popping up everywhere, and not fall for Brett—the normal guy who could possibly be in love with her…
“I’ve been waiting for you.”—Brett
This is a sweet PG romance book with an interesting paranormal world. You can definitely tell the love of fighting that the author has as there are plenty of action scenes throughout as Emily tries to figure out her path in life. She’s got the killer goal she’s been working on, the girly-girl lifestyle her mom wants her to live, and the hunky guy that she couldn’t possibly drag into her dangerous future. Since Brett has been hopelessly in love with her—and she doesn’t know it—and is finally ready to sink or swim, we’ve got a great teen romance with action and paranormal baddies.
It took me a while to warm up to Emily, and I was sure I wouldn’t like Brett after reading her viewpoint. But then we get Brett’s viewpoint, and it was insta-love for me (well for Brett at least). I wanted him to get the girl just as much as I wanted her to find her place in following her dreams of protecting humans. I love that the tagline for this book is “Love at First Fight,” because it’s totally true, and these two make a great team!
The novella is clearly that—it’s a fast read and not as fleshed out as you’d expect a novel to be. However, we do get to know the characters well, and we get a taste of the world. There are many unanswered questions so this definitely reads as being part of a series. Overall, this is a 4.5 out of 5 for me!
(Originally posted on my blog; I received a Netgalley copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.)
Being a Chaser, a vampire hunter, is Emily’s legacy, and she has every intention of following through. Just don’t tell that to her mom. But Emily’s almost eighteen, and she’s so close to reaching her goals. She just needs to win the freestyle martial arts tournament, convince her uncle she can be a Chaser, not die of embarrassment at her own cotillion, not actually die when vampires seem to be popping up everywhere, and not fall for Brett—the normal guy who could possibly be in love with her…
“I’ve been waiting for you.”—Brett
This is a sweet PG romance book with an interesting paranormal world. You can definitely tell the love of fighting that the author has as there are plenty of action scenes throughout as Emily tries to figure out her path in life. She’s got the killer goal she’s been working on, the girly-girl lifestyle her mom wants her to live, and the hunky guy that she couldn’t possibly drag into her dangerous future. Since Brett has been hopelessly in love with her—and she doesn’t know it—and is finally ready to sink or swim, we’ve got a great teen romance with action and paranormal baddies.
It took me a while to warm up to Emily, and I was sure I wouldn’t like Brett after reading her viewpoint. But then we get Brett’s viewpoint, and it was insta-love for me (well for Brett at least). I wanted him to get the girl just as much as I wanted her to find her place in following her dreams of protecting humans. I love that the tagline for this book is “Love at First Fight,” because it’s totally true, and these two make a great team!
The novella is clearly that—it’s a fast read and not as fleshed out as you’d expect a novel to be. However, we do get to know the characters well, and we get a taste of the world. There are many unanswered questions so this definitely reads as being part of a series. Overall, this is a 4.5 out of 5 for me!
(Originally posted on my blog; I received a Netgalley copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.)
July 14, 2015
So, when I found out that this novella was going to be about two different characters well I'm not going to lie, I was NOT a happy camper. I almost didn't read and then I found out the other books are all about different characters too and I almost didn't want to continue with the series. But then I really wanted to read about Shane's sister in book 3 and I just couldn't skip a book and I read Rival and I really enjoyed it. I was a short book, so it was a quick read, I was done reading in one day. Let's jump right in...
Emily is a fifth generation Vampire Chaser, but there is only one problem: her mother. Emily wants nothing more than to join her family's tradition but her mother refuses. Emily takes her frustrations into her martial arts training.
Brett is in the same Black Belt martial arts competition as Emily and he has promised himself that it's about time that he puts his feelings to the bottom of the pile and forget about Emily forever and this is the year to do it. But then he gets himself caught in the middle of a fight between Emily and a gang of vampires and he is drawn to a world he never thought it exist, but more importantly he realizes that he can never give on Emily.
This quick novella was amazing, I forgot to mention on my previous review but I love the writing, it is what draws you to the stories. 4 out 5 stars, you will love this quick novella if you love strong female characters, Emily will not disappoint you at all and Brett? You will fall in love with him right away, he is everything you want him to be, especially at the end of the book.
So, what else do I have to say about these books? Go and pick them up and give them a try because you will really enjoy them.
Emily is a fifth generation Vampire Chaser, but there is only one problem: her mother. Emily wants nothing more than to join her family's tradition but her mother refuses. Emily takes her frustrations into her martial arts training.
Brett is in the same Black Belt martial arts competition as Emily and he has promised himself that it's about time that he puts his feelings to the bottom of the pile and forget about Emily forever and this is the year to do it. But then he gets himself caught in the middle of a fight between Emily and a gang of vampires and he is drawn to a world he never thought it exist, but more importantly he realizes that he can never give on Emily.
This quick novella was amazing, I forgot to mention on my previous review but I love the writing, it is what draws you to the stories. 4 out 5 stars, you will love this quick novella if you love strong female characters, Emily will not disappoint you at all and Brett? You will fall in love with him right away, he is everything you want him to be, especially at the end of the book.
So, what else do I have to say about these books? Go and pick them up and give them a try because you will really enjoy them.
August 3, 2016
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I haven't actually read the series before. Though the goodreads link doesn't say anything, I guess it's supposed to be a novella of the Unholy Alliance series.The two characters Emily and Brett are pretty lovable. I felt their love story typical, nothing sort of unique. But still, it was nice to see them fall in love. Together they face situations where, fighting with all the power, courage and strengthen they can muster.
Emily and Brett come from different backgrounds, they both have their own issues to deal with. their own secrets to hide. But eventually they end up helping each other and being each other's support system. I liked the character of Emily because as I always say, I like strong female characters. Emily wants to be a Chaser, just like her other family members. As for Brett, he is the typical sweet, romantic and nice guy you'd find in a usual love story. His attempts at wanting to keep his condition a secret is understandable and shows that he has a sense of self respect as well. I wish the book was longer so that I could've gotten to know both of them better.
Overall, it was a short and nice read. The only letdown for me was probably the length. I don't like books that are either too lengthy or too short. Novella or not, I really wish this story was a little longer, so that the plot could have developed a little more along with the characters. I felt like the story ended the moment I was getting engrossed in it. But I would suggest it to anyone who loves to have a short YA read.
I haven't actually read the series before. Though the goodreads link doesn't say anything, I guess it's supposed to be a novella of the Unholy Alliance series.The two characters Emily and Brett are pretty lovable. I felt their love story typical, nothing sort of unique. But still, it was nice to see them fall in love. Together they face situations where, fighting with all the power, courage and strengthen they can muster.
Emily and Brett come from different backgrounds, they both have their own issues to deal with. their own secrets to hide. But eventually they end up helping each other and being each other's support system. I liked the character of Emily because as I always say, I like strong female characters. Emily wants to be a Chaser, just like her other family members. As for Brett, he is the typical sweet, romantic and nice guy you'd find in a usual love story. His attempts at wanting to keep his condition a secret is understandable and shows that he has a sense of self respect as well. I wish the book was longer so that I could've gotten to know both of them better.
Overall, it was a short and nice read. The only letdown for me was probably the length. I don't like books that are either too lengthy or too short. Novella or not, I really wish this story was a little longer, so that the plot could have developed a little more along with the characters. I felt like the story ended the moment I was getting engrossed in it. But I would suggest it to anyone who loves to have a short YA read.
December 14, 2013
Imagine your boyfriend is trying to beat the crap out of you, and you end up hating him because he gave up on you before he could finish you off.
That’s the dilemma Emily finds herself in at the beginning of “Rival.”
I should note, the fight was a karate match, and Emily was sure her eventual-boyfriend, Brett, gave up.
This is a book where the main characters have big secrets they have to keep from one another. Brett has a painful illness that attacked him during his match with Emily. Emily’s secret is no doubt a bigger one: for generations, her family have been “Chasers,” brave, ruthless warriors who attack and kill vampires.
After Brett and Emily run into each other at the mall, they encounter a clan of these monsters, and Brett is left clueless.
Naturally, the two fall in love, and share their respective secrets. All too soon, they find themselves in a situation requiring all the strength, skill, and courage they can muster.
I liked Rival. It’s a fast read--at 79 pages, more a novella than a novel--and it's perfect for YA-Romance fans, but with enough action that its appeal transcends that narrow group. I think any YA fan would like it. There’s enough smooching for the romantics, and enough action for the rest.
All in all, I like the world author Lacy Yager has created. There are two other books in this series, thus far, and I can’t wait to read them.
Highly Recommended.
That’s the dilemma Emily finds herself in at the beginning of “Rival.”
I should note, the fight was a karate match, and Emily was sure her eventual-boyfriend, Brett, gave up.
This is a book where the main characters have big secrets they have to keep from one another. Brett has a painful illness that attacked him during his match with Emily. Emily’s secret is no doubt a bigger one: for generations, her family have been “Chasers,” brave, ruthless warriors who attack and kill vampires.
After Brett and Emily run into each other at the mall, they encounter a clan of these monsters, and Brett is left clueless.
Naturally, the two fall in love, and share their respective secrets. All too soon, they find themselves in a situation requiring all the strength, skill, and courage they can muster.
I liked Rival. It’s a fast read--at 79 pages, more a novella than a novel--and it's perfect for YA-Romance fans, but with enough action that its appeal transcends that narrow group. I think any YA fan would like it. There’s enough smooching for the romantics, and enough action for the rest.
All in all, I like the world author Lacy Yager has created. There are two other books in this series, thus far, and I can’t wait to read them.
Highly Recommended.
December 24, 2013
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I am in love with this series and this author. The writing is easy and fun to read. The characters are YA-ish and completely adorable. The action is fast-paced and perfectly balanced. Oh, and the dialogue is always sarcastic, silly, and 100% entertaining.
This was a short installment from the strictly Chaser perspective. I've read the other two books in the series before reading this installment, which probably helped. Emily was raised in a Chaser family, but when her father passed away, her mother forbid her to continue following her calling. Brett is a boy who has been in love with Emily for most of his life. They fight together, but their relationship has been strained by what she believes was him throwing their last fight in the tournament.
Aside from the story being really fun to read, it was nice to have a touch of my real life thrown in. Having recently been diagnosed with RA rather early in life, reading about Brett's battle with hiding and managing his RA really struck home. I'm glad that it doesn't always have to be the female characters that have some sort of hidden flaw. Brett's inner turmoil and romantic inner monologue was really refreshing to read. This was a wonderful addition to what is quickly shaping up to be a great series.
I am in love with this series and this author. The writing is easy and fun to read. The characters are YA-ish and completely adorable. The action is fast-paced and perfectly balanced. Oh, and the dialogue is always sarcastic, silly, and 100% entertaining.
This was a short installment from the strictly Chaser perspective. I've read the other two books in the series before reading this installment, which probably helped. Emily was raised in a Chaser family, but when her father passed away, her mother forbid her to continue following her calling. Brett is a boy who has been in love with Emily for most of his life. They fight together, but their relationship has been strained by what she believes was him throwing their last fight in the tournament.
Aside from the story being really fun to read, it was nice to have a touch of my real life thrown in. Having recently been diagnosed with RA rather early in life, reading about Brett's battle with hiding and managing his RA really struck home. I'm glad that it doesn't always have to be the female characters that have some sort of hidden flaw. Brett's inner turmoil and romantic inner monologue was really refreshing to read. This was a wonderful addition to what is quickly shaping up to be a great series.
January 4, 2015
Vampires and fighting mixed with teenagers and their uncertainty for life and love and this ended up being a really good combination for me.
Emily is a teen who is dealing with the fact her mother is holding her back and doesn't support her dreams and hopes in life. Dad is gone due to dying on the job and Emily's deepest desire is to follow in her daddy's footsteps. So Emily and her mom never see eye to eye.
Enter Brett, the guy who just happens to be in love with Emily. He's also part of the same dojo, so they see each other not just at school but there as well. But he has a secret other than being in love with Emily, he has arthritis and has days where it controls him.
The vampires being a secret from the humans unless they're chasers actually worked. I liked the way Brett questioned what they were when he ended up fighting three of them with Emily and her cousin, Erick. But didn't think they were vampires just thought they were on something. But when she does finally tell him what they are he doesn't flinch, he accepts it with no issues.
I liked the way Emily finally realized she loved Brett and how the storyline progressed smoothly despite it's fast pace. Great first impression for me of an author I've never read.
****I received a free copy of this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Emily is a teen who is dealing with the fact her mother is holding her back and doesn't support her dreams and hopes in life. Dad is gone due to dying on the job and Emily's deepest desire is to follow in her daddy's footsteps. So Emily and her mom never see eye to eye.
Enter Brett, the guy who just happens to be in love with Emily. He's also part of the same dojo, so they see each other not just at school but there as well. But he has a secret other than being in love with Emily, he has arthritis and has days where it controls him.
The vampires being a secret from the humans unless they're chasers actually worked. I liked the way Brett questioned what they were when he ended up fighting three of them with Emily and her cousin, Erick. But didn't think they were vampires just thought they were on something. But when she does finally tell him what they are he doesn't flinch, he accepts it with no issues.
I liked the way Emily finally realized she loved Brett and how the storyline progressed smoothly despite it's fast pace. Great first impression for me of an author I've never read.
****I received a free copy of this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
November 12, 2024
Rival by Lacy Yager
Audiobook
Listening Length: 2 hours and 9 minutes
Publisher: Lacy Williams Books
Release Date: February 12, 2014
Publisher: Aspendawn Books
Release Date: December 1, 2013
Teens & Young Adult, Fiction, Paranormal, Vampires
Emily and her cousin Erick are shopping for a cotillion dress for her 18th birthday. Brett, a longtime acquaintance shows up in the store unexpectedly. Emily believes he threw a martial arts match and thinks him a quitter. Brett has juvenile arthritis an extremely disease, but no one is aware of his condition. He has been in love with Emily for years but since she isn’t interested in him, he needs to find a way to vanquish her from his thoughts.
When leaving the mall, Emily is confronted by a vampire. Her family have been vampire Chasers for five generations, but she hasn’t reached an age to begin fighting them. Erick and Brett catch up with her as she is fighting and are each attacked. Emily and Erick know what is happening, but Brett is not a Chaser. He cannot understand why these guys won’t stay down.
The book is written in third person point of view and switches characters throughout. This is a novella in the Unholy Alliance series. It is a fast read with action and adventure. The story moves quickly, and the characters are developed.
Audiobook
Listening Length: 2 hours and 9 minutes
Publisher: Lacy Williams Books
Release Date: February 12, 2014
Publisher: Aspendawn Books
Release Date: December 1, 2013
Teens & Young Adult, Fiction, Paranormal, Vampires
Emily and her cousin Erick are shopping for a cotillion dress for her 18th birthday. Brett, a longtime acquaintance shows up in the store unexpectedly. Emily believes he threw a martial arts match and thinks him a quitter. Brett has juvenile arthritis an extremely disease, but no one is aware of his condition. He has been in love with Emily for years but since she isn’t interested in him, he needs to find a way to vanquish her from his thoughts.
When leaving the mall, Emily is confronted by a vampire. Her family have been vampire Chasers for five generations, but she hasn’t reached an age to begin fighting them. Erick and Brett catch up with her as she is fighting and are each attacked. Emily and Erick know what is happening, but Brett is not a Chaser. He cannot understand why these guys won’t stay down.
The book is written in third person point of view and switches characters throughout. This is a novella in the Unholy Alliance series. It is a fast read with action and adventure. The story moves quickly, and the characters are developed.
March 28, 2014
** I received a copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased and honest review**
Review: 4 stars
General: This is a super fast read! I enjoyed it overall and felt that the characters and plot were a little cliche but not badly done in anyway. The content was well written, however the story moved slow a the start, picked up nicely in the middle and then rushed to a finish at the end. I didn’t personally feel like anything was left out or missing but you could definitely feel the “rush” in the last chapters. The plot itself was entertaining and I liked the interactions between the characters. A good YA read but perhaps not a good YA read for adults as things read a little young. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with that since it is a YA.
Characters: Emily- Emily is a young girl with motivation and a strong need for acceptance by her Uncle. It leads her down a martial arts path. She was believable but a little too obvious in her actions and characteristics. I did however think she was well written and matched her age.
Brett- Brett was easy to like. I felt bad for him in the beginning. Totally the story of unrequited love. His reactions and interactions with Emily in my opinion were the stronger ones. I really liked his character.
Review: 4 stars
General: This is a super fast read! I enjoyed it overall and felt that the characters and plot were a little cliche but not badly done in anyway. The content was well written, however the story moved slow a the start, picked up nicely in the middle and then rushed to a finish at the end. I didn’t personally feel like anything was left out or missing but you could definitely feel the “rush” in the last chapters. The plot itself was entertaining and I liked the interactions between the characters. A good YA read but perhaps not a good YA read for adults as things read a little young. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with that since it is a YA.
Characters: Emily- Emily is a young girl with motivation and a strong need for acceptance by her Uncle. It leads her down a martial arts path. She was believable but a little too obvious in her actions and characteristics. I did however think she was well written and matched her age.
Brett- Brett was easy to like. I felt bad for him in the beginning. Totally the story of unrequited love. His reactions and interactions with Emily in my opinion were the stronger ones. I really liked his character.
July 25, 2014
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Release Date: November 2013
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Protagonists: Emily Santos and Brett Carson, teens
The Story: As a fifth generation Chaser, Emily has trained in martial arts in the hopes of some day following the family tradition of tracking and eliminating vampires. Perceived as poorly trained and weak by her family, Emily's determined to prove her strength and worth. She doesn't have anything to prove to Brett Carson, her sparring partner. Brett harbors a health issue he is determined to keep hidden, but when the pair join forces to fend of a vampire attack, both Brett and Emily find they will never be the same again.
Reaction: Slow to get moving, the plot in Rival was much more romance than paranormal. I really liked how Emily was written as a strong female character with a study in martial arts, and I found it refreshing that the boy was more aware of the romance than Emily. The perspective switches from back and forth, which gives deeper insight into each character's thoughts and feelings. This one was a little too romance-heavy for me, but it was an interesting addition to the Unholy Alliance series.
Rating: 3
Release Date: November 2013
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Protagonists: Emily Santos and Brett Carson, teens
The Story: As a fifth generation Chaser, Emily has trained in martial arts in the hopes of some day following the family tradition of tracking and eliminating vampires. Perceived as poorly trained and weak by her family, Emily's determined to prove her strength and worth. She doesn't have anything to prove to Brett Carson, her sparring partner. Brett harbors a health issue he is determined to keep hidden, but when the pair join forces to fend of a vampire attack, both Brett and Emily find they will never be the same again.
Reaction: Slow to get moving, the plot in Rival was much more romance than paranormal. I really liked how Emily was written as a strong female character with a study in martial arts, and I found it refreshing that the boy was more aware of the romance than Emily. The perspective switches from back and forth, which gives deeper insight into each character's thoughts and feelings. This one was a little too romance-heavy for me, but it was an interesting addition to the Unholy Alliance series.
Rating: 3
August 31, 2016
Rival is part of a novella series called the Unholy Alliance by Lacy Yager. If you have not read the first two novellas in the series then you may be a little confused without all the details to fill in the back story. This book is just like the first two in that it tells the story from the different characters perspectives. It really helps you to understand where the characters are coming from and pull you into their story. Rival is focused on a new group of vampire Chasers. The main character Emily Santos wants to join the family business, but since her dad passed her mom just wants her to be normal. She tries to please her mom while still continuing with her martial arts training. Brett Carson used to be friends with Emily until a misunderstanding happened between them. They both have secrets that they have been keeping from the other that could potential keep them from reconnecting. Lacy Yager has crafted an incredibly fun and fast paced action packed novella with a little mystery and romance thrown in. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 9, 2014
Vampires have become so popular and a little too clichéd for vampire stories to ever really be different. This one is a little. A vampire Chaser family, Emily is just about to turn 18. Her mother wants to have a cotillion. Emily hates dresses. She loves to fight. She wants to be a chaser, just like her dad was, until he got killed by a vampire. Brett has juvenile arthritis. But he doesn't want anyone to know, because he doesn't want them to think that he is weak. He's been in love with Emily since he was 14 and she first threw him down on the mat. But he thinks its time to move on. She obviously interested. But some vampire attacks draw them closer together and with the martial arts competition coming up they turn towards each other rather than apart.
Not a bad book, just not a great one either. I think if vampires hadn't been so overused this would've seemed better to me. As it was it was just okay. I wasn't a fan of the insta-love either. But other than that the book was alright.
I'd say read it if you can't find anything good to read, but probably don't go out of your way for it. Maybe pick it up from the library or borrow from a friend.
Not a bad book, just not a great one either. I think if vampires hadn't been so overused this would've seemed better to me. As it was it was just okay. I wasn't a fan of the insta-love either. But other than that the book was alright.
I'd say read it if you can't find anything good to read, but probably don't go out of your way for it. Maybe pick it up from the library or borrow from a friend.
January 23, 2014
This short story that fits into a YA vampire series was a good one. It will be critiqued by many because it's not the same as all other YA vampire stories. There is little cursing, and it's incredibly mild. While it's full of vampire-fighting action, it doesn't have the same dark edge.
I see these as good things. For those kids whose parents object to these kinds of stories, this is a cleaner, less nightmare-inducing story. I believe (and I could be wrong here) that some of the author's other books are of the Christian bent, which makes her a good person to provide a vampire story as a way to give teens what they want, and parents what they want.
The alternate narration is nice, giving the reader insight to the characters as the story progresses. Emily and Brett face issues that a lot of teens have to deal with: the loss of a parent; juvenile arthritis; whether or not to rebel against a parent's wishes in order to do what they were born to do.
I didn't know when I started this that it was an in-between volume of a series. I liked it enough that I'll read all the others. I might even check out some of Lacy Yager's other works.
I see these as good things. For those kids whose parents object to these kinds of stories, this is a cleaner, less nightmare-inducing story. I believe (and I could be wrong here) that some of the author's other books are of the Christian bent, which makes her a good person to provide a vampire story as a way to give teens what they want, and parents what they want.
The alternate narration is nice, giving the reader insight to the characters as the story progresses. Emily and Brett face issues that a lot of teens have to deal with: the loss of a parent; juvenile arthritis; whether or not to rebel against a parent's wishes in order to do what they were born to do.
I didn't know when I started this that it was an in-between volume of a series. I liked it enough that I'll read all the others. I might even check out some of Lacy Yager's other works.
February 6, 2014
I received Rival as an ARC in return for an honest review. Thank you to Miss Yager and the publisher for this opportunity.
Miss Yager delivers again!
Rival is a novella about a teenage girl who comes from a family of "Chasers". She and her mother do not see eye to eye about what she should do with her life ever since they lost her father a few years ago. Emily is a competitive Black belt in the martial arts and wants to join her family's legacy and be a Chaser, but her mother is adamantly against it.
Brett has been in love with Emily for years, but Emily just isn't interested until they are forced to fight vampires together.
This is a wonderful YA story full of action and new found love. It has a realistic family dynamic story line. Teenage girl and mother who don't see eye to eye.
One of things I enjoyed was the relationship between Emily and Brett. Miss Yager didn't go in the sMe direction that the TV writers take their story line. She kept their relationship out of the bedroom, yet it wasn't cheesy and unrealistic.
I am definitely look on forward to reading more of Emily and Brett's story.
Miss Yager delivers again!
Rival is a novella about a teenage girl who comes from a family of "Chasers". She and her mother do not see eye to eye about what she should do with her life ever since they lost her father a few years ago. Emily is a competitive Black belt in the martial arts and wants to join her family's legacy and be a Chaser, but her mother is adamantly against it.
Brett has been in love with Emily for years, but Emily just isn't interested until they are forced to fight vampires together.
This is a wonderful YA story full of action and new found love. It has a realistic family dynamic story line. Teenage girl and mother who don't see eye to eye.
One of things I enjoyed was the relationship between Emily and Brett. Miss Yager didn't go in the sMe direction that the TV writers take their story line. She kept their relationship out of the bedroom, yet it wasn't cheesy and unrealistic.
I am definitely look on forward to reading more of Emily and Brett's story.
February 2, 2014
This book is the first of this series that I have read. I understand that it is part of a series, but it reads quite well as a stand alone novel. I loved the fact that the vampires were always evil in this book and needed to be put down. This story reminded me slightly of the TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" with a kick-ass female vampire killer, but instead of one person killing vampires there are entire families that kill vampires.
I enjoyed the character interactions and I felt like the romance wasn't forced. I enjoy seeing characters end up together romantically.
I enjoyed this story for it's quick easy pace and the action that carries the story along with its clean writing.
The reason I only gave this four stars is there weren't any really deep concepts. It was simply a fun fast paced read that I enjoyed reading but finished in less than an hour. I would suggest reading this if you are looking for some light reading material.
I received an arc of this book from net galley and Aspendawn Books in return for an honest review.
I enjoyed the character interactions and I felt like the romance wasn't forced. I enjoy seeing characters end up together romantically.
I enjoyed this story for it's quick easy pace and the action that carries the story along with its clean writing.
The reason I only gave this four stars is there weren't any really deep concepts. It was simply a fun fast paced read that I enjoyed reading but finished in less than an hour. I would suggest reading this if you are looking for some light reading material.
I received an arc of this book from net galley and Aspendawn Books in return for an honest review.
January 9, 2014
Emily is seventeen, turning eighteen when she will be old enough to make her own decisions and her decision will be to uphold the family tradition and become a chaser, a vampire chaser.
This was a nice quick read, all the characters were likeable and the story interesting and of course romance, it sets the scene for the next book nicely, the only thing I didn't like was the cover, I know, I know I have a thing for covers but a picture on the front like this and that's who I picture while I'm reading but it didn't work in this case since we know Emily is seventeen and the woman on the cover is what, easily well into her 20's at least. I know it seems picky but a cover can sell a book and if I'd downloaded this onto my iPad first like I usually do I'm not sure if I would have read it at all, I'm glad I did but with so many free books out there the cover is important, or is it just me that's too fussy?
This was a nice quick read, all the characters were likeable and the story interesting and of course romance, it sets the scene for the next book nicely, the only thing I didn't like was the cover, I know, I know I have a thing for covers but a picture on the front like this and that's who I picture while I'm reading but it didn't work in this case since we know Emily is seventeen and the woman on the cover is what, easily well into her 20's at least. I know it seems picky but a cover can sell a book and if I'd downloaded this onto my iPad first like I usually do I'm not sure if I would have read it at all, I'm glad I did but with so many free books out there the cover is important, or is it just me that's too fussy?
March 25, 2016
The book was predictable. Good it was short and free. I'm not interested in other books from the series.
She - beautiful, dangerous, trained in martial arts (I suspect that in all sorts, she's taking part in major competitions, but it is not specified in what kind, so we must assume that she is multi-talented), belongs to the ancient (as I suppose) family of vampire slayers.
He - beautiful, martial arts master (probably all sorts as well), hides a dark secret.
She - can't stand the fact that during the competition two years earlier he let her win.
He - didn't let her win. His dark secret is juvenile arthritis, of whom only his parents and doctors know.
Will she put away her pride and forgive him? will she understand the seriousness of his illness? Will he understand the mysterious world of vampires and their slayers? Will he follow love, and will she let the "outsider" enter her world?
Well, yes, you can answer all of those questions right now, without reading the book.
She - beautiful, dangerous, trained in martial arts (I suspect that in all sorts, she's taking part in major competitions, but it is not specified in what kind, so we must assume that she is multi-talented), belongs to the ancient (as I suppose) family of vampire slayers.
He - beautiful, martial arts master (probably all sorts as well), hides a dark secret.
She - can't stand the fact that during the competition two years earlier he let her win.
He - didn't let her win. His dark secret is juvenile arthritis, of whom only his parents and doctors know.
Will she put away her pride and forgive him? will she understand the seriousness of his illness? Will he understand the mysterious world of vampires and their slayers? Will he follow love, and will she let the "outsider" enter her world?
Well, yes, you can answer all of those questions right now, without reading the book.
December 9, 2013
I received a copy of this novella from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Emily is trying to get past her eighteenth birthday so her mom can finally stop holding her back from becoming a chaser. She feels like it is in her blood to follow in her family's footsteps.
Emily's ex friend, Brett, comes back into her life after two years of not speaking. Emily believes he threw their championship match but Brett has secrets of his own. While trying to finally rid himself of his feelings for Emily, he ends up falling harder.
I loved the first book in this series. I thought it was pretty neat to see how Emily becomes part of the team. While this novella isn't really a pivotal part of the story, it's pretty interesting side story. I can't wait to read book 2, shadow allegiance.
Emily is trying to get past her eighteenth birthday so her mom can finally stop holding her back from becoming a chaser. She feels like it is in her blood to follow in her family's footsteps.
Emily's ex friend, Brett, comes back into her life after two years of not speaking. Emily believes he threw their championship match but Brett has secrets of his own. While trying to finally rid himself of his feelings for Emily, he ends up falling harder.
I loved the first book in this series. I thought it was pretty neat to see how Emily becomes part of the team. While this novella isn't really a pivotal part of the story, it's pretty interesting side story. I can't wait to read book 2, shadow allegiance.
December 16, 2013
Recieved from net galley in exchange for an honest review.
Im new to the Unholy Alliance series world. I am not a fighter. So when I jumped into this novella I was doubly blind. However, the story fills you in on the world and gives you a story.
A strong female figure and a love interest with a flaw. It is a quick story of a long romance that spans a few years, but the story happens in days. Perfect time scale for a novella.
The characters are good and rounded well enough for a short story. The background and world is well introduced and leaves you wanting to know more.
All in all its a well written and well rounded novella. Grab it for a short commute, but be sure there is a book store on your route to pick up the others.
Im new to the Unholy Alliance series world. I am not a fighter. So when I jumped into this novella I was doubly blind. However, the story fills you in on the world and gives you a story.
A strong female figure and a love interest with a flaw. It is a quick story of a long romance that spans a few years, but the story happens in days. Perfect time scale for a novella.
The characters are good and rounded well enough for a short story. The background and world is well introduced and leaves you wanting to know more.
All in all its a well written and well rounded novella. Grab it for a short commute, but be sure there is a book store on your route to pick up the others.
February 1, 2014
Although on the shorter side, I thought this book kicked butt. Emily Santos kicks ass on the mats (she's a black belt) and when she's fighting for her life. She's a Chaser, she protects humans and kills vampires, this is what she was born to do. I loved that even though she's born into a family of Chasers her mom still wants her to dress up like a "lady" and have her debutant ball, like things are normal. Loved Brett, he's sexy, sweet and smitten with Emily..so sexy, tough as nails too and will fight for Emily. Loved Erik too, not only is he Emily's cousin he's her best friend and fellow Chaser. Action packed, kick ass and some sweet lovin to, this story has it all. 4 stars review by Nanee at upallnightreadallday.blogspot.com
May 6, 2014
So.... this was a fun short story. And I do mean short. Only roughly 81 pages. (on nook) but I did enjoy the story. It left me wanting more. I feel like the story only grazes the surface of the story.
It intrigues me enough to want to read the next one. it's a story about a girl who fights and is a chaser, which is someone who hunts vampires. It runs in her family for generations.
Then there's Brett. he has loved Emily as long as he can remember. But he has a couple secrets of his own. and it's a little too embarrassed to admit them to her.
Overall, a short fast read that will keep you intrigued the entire story. I will be reading the next one. Will recommend for people who love vampires who also like a little romance.
It intrigues me enough to want to read the next one. it's a story about a girl who fights and is a chaser, which is someone who hunts vampires. It runs in her family for generations.
Then there's Brett. he has loved Emily as long as he can remember. But he has a couple secrets of his own. and it's a little too embarrassed to admit them to her.
Overall, a short fast read that will keep you intrigued the entire story. I will be reading the next one. Will recommend for people who love vampires who also like a little romance.
April 11, 2016
“Rival” is a novella in the “Unholy Alliance” series and gives readers some background information on where Shane is during the second “Unholy Alliance” book.
Emily and Brett both have their own issues that they do not feel they can share with one another. After a mishap that lands Brett in the middle of a fight with Emily's Chaser family against several vampires, the secrets begin to unravel with the two of them. They had a cute chemistry and Brett does not try to keep Emily from kicking butt; he, instead, wants to help fight alongside her to kick some serious vampire butt. I enjoyed getting to know the two of them and hope they show up at some point later in the series.
Emily and Brett both have their own issues that they do not feel they can share with one another. After a mishap that lands Brett in the middle of a fight with Emily's Chaser family against several vampires, the secrets begin to unravel with the two of them. They had a cute chemistry and Brett does not try to keep Emily from kicking butt; he, instead, wants to help fight alongside her to kick some serious vampire butt. I enjoyed getting to know the two of them and hope they show up at some point later in the series.
June 9, 2014
I received a free ebook copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Rival is a novella in the Unholy Alliance series. It revolves around Emily, who wants to be a Chaser (vampire hunter) and Brett, who goes to the same dojo and is in love with Emily. However, because of a certain event 2 years ago, Emily stopped being friends with Brett. But now she is starting to feel something for him and is about to find out the truth about what actually happened 2 years ago.
I quite liked reading this book as it contained vampires with a fair bit of action and romance. I am looking forward to reading the full series now.
Rival is a novella in the Unholy Alliance series. It revolves around Emily, who wants to be a Chaser (vampire hunter) and Brett, who goes to the same dojo and is in love with Emily. However, because of a certain event 2 years ago, Emily stopped being friends with Brett. But now she is starting to feel something for him and is about to find out the truth about what actually happened 2 years ago.
I quite liked reading this book as it contained vampires with a fair bit of action and romance. I am looking forward to reading the full series now.
August 26, 2014
Short story about soon-to-be 18 Emily Santos who is a competition black belt fighter who wants to hunt vampires, but her overprotective mother won't allow it. Brett Carson has a crush on Emily, but she won't give him the time of day. Wish Emily and her best friend/cousin Erick had more interaction.
Great fight scenes and even better romantic scenes. Love the sharing of secrets and I can't wait to read the next book! Maybe it takes a teen to write authentic teens, but I love Brett's POV even more than Emily's.
The cotillion was definitely Emily's kind of party, not her mother's ideal.
For-review:
Received a free review copy from the author.
Great fight scenes and even better romantic scenes. Love the sharing of secrets and I can't wait to read the next book! Maybe it takes a teen to write authentic teens, but I love Brett's POV even more than Emily's.
The cotillion was definitely Emily's kind of party, not her mother's ideal.
For-review:
Received a free review copy from the author.
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