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Chosen by a Vampire
Dare was so deliciously otherworldly…
Tempo Bondeaux thought she led a normal life. She worked closely with children with autism, did Pilates, and had wonderful friends and family. It was the usual routine until the teacher in her class fell ill and in walked the substitute. He was deliciously otherworldly like the fantasy romances she read until he spoke to her telepathically. From that initial moment, her world was turned upside down. How did she find herself cuffed to his bed for pleasure and running away from danger?
After a two-year nap, I finally found my bride…
Dare lived in bliss for seventeen years before an enemy surfaced and took away what he loved most. He searched high and low until his mission brought him to a small elementary school in the inner city. Finding what was taken was easy. The hard part—making her fall in love with him and battling the two human men that desire her as well, but one of those human men isn’t like the other. In this dark romance, blood will be shed, magic will be thrown, and bondage sex is showcased like a jewelry display. Who will Tempo choose? The principal that eats her like a sundae, the police officer who pines after her, or Dare, the creature of the night that makes her perform like a bad girl?
Tempo Bondeaux thought she led a normal life. She worked closely with children with autism, did Pilates, and had wonderful friends and family. It was the usual routine until the teacher in her class fell ill and in walked the substitute. He was deliciously otherworldly like the fantasy romances she read until he spoke to her telepathically. From that initial moment, her world was turned upside down. How did she find herself cuffed to his bed for pleasure and running away from danger?
After a two-year nap, I finally found my bride…
Dare lived in bliss for seventeen years before an enemy surfaced and took away what he loved most. He searched high and low until his mission brought him to a small elementary school in the inner city. Finding what was taken was easy. The hard part—making her fall in love with him and battling the two human men that desire her as well, but one of those human men isn’t like the other. In this dark romance, blood will be shed, magic will be thrown, and bondage sex is showcased like a jewelry display. Who will Tempo choose? The principal that eats her like a sundae, the police officer who pines after her, or Dare, the creature of the night that makes her perform like a bad girl?
170 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 4, 2024
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October 27, 2024
dnf at 21 percent. the plot line has SOOOO much potential, but the writing does not flow & i couldn't force it. the overuse of aave was a bit too much for me. describing a vampire as "with the shits" pls? smsjdjdkk. describing a characters lips as "d!ck suckers" just might be TOO "black" for me, idk. the storyline feels everywhere... idk... but the concept of Kildare Bondeaux & his abilities as a vampire had a lot of potential. i would definitely reread this if it was rewritten as a full length novel & maybe a different, more mature/developed writing style?
July 11, 2024
Dare and Tempo story was interesting. I just wish everything was revealed in a better way good book though.
October 20, 2024
3 Stars
Vampire romance, second-chance-ish, and as far as the spice, I am going to rate this...
100,000- 350,000 Scoville units (Habanero)
...that's how we rate spice, right?
It was an okay read; I was shaking my head at some of the back-and-forth dialogue in this and the unrealistic exchanges overall.
Vampire romance, second-chance-ish, and as far as the spice, I am going to rate this...
100,000- 350,000 Scoville units (Habanero)
...that's how we rate spice, right?
It was an okay read; I was shaking my head at some of the back-and-forth dialogue in this and the unrealistic exchanges overall.
July 9, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
July 10, 2024
Where is my Vampire?!
3.5 - Honey i need a vampire to come save me. Dare does not play. I really enjoyed the characters (even the goofy ones) and the story line of Dare getting his Queen back. The spice was doing what needed to be done. The book went a little flat for me starting around chapter 8/9 but all in all it was good. Love the cover. Lastly, Ky was not playing at the end. I’ll need that spin off asap.
3.5 - Honey i need a vampire to come save me. Dare does not play. I really enjoyed the characters (even the goofy ones) and the story line of Dare getting his Queen back. The spice was doing what needed to be done. The book went a little flat for me starting around chapter 8/9 but all in all it was good. Love the cover. Lastly, Ky was not playing at the end. I’ll need that spin off asap.
July 18, 2024
Unserious Vampire in Brooklyn
The quickest way to get over a bad book is to get underneath a new one....or however, it goes. This joint by Wynta Tyme is so unserious. We are introduced to the FMC, going all:
"all I wanted was a little head, and now I was stuck with a man that sang to me through the intercom system."
I'm done 😄. Sis wasn't playing about her oral smex sneaky link, but it perfectly demonstrates what you will find in this novella tone wise.
Wait ✋🏾 a darn minute. A Vamp MMC with locs ✔️, deep melanin ✔️✔️, and vampire in Brooklyn style commands ✔️✔️✔️.
Oh heck, yeah, sign me up 😝 . The storyline was intriguing, but honestly, the writing really does belittle the cool AF concept. It feels goofy and a little juvenile instead of the cool, deep smoothness I would have preferred. The smex was a little filithy, so that helped, and the main characters weren't poorly written but the constant flashbacks kill the story pace.
The quickest way to get over a bad book is to get underneath a new one....or however, it goes. This joint by Wynta Tyme is so unserious. We are introduced to the FMC, going all:
"all I wanted was a little head, and now I was stuck with a man that sang to me through the intercom system."
I'm done 😄. Sis wasn't playing about her oral smex sneaky link, but it perfectly demonstrates what you will find in this novella tone wise.
Wait ✋🏾 a darn minute. A Vamp MMC with locs ✔️, deep melanin ✔️✔️, and vampire in Brooklyn style commands ✔️✔️✔️.
Oh heck, yeah, sign me up 😝 . The storyline was intriguing, but honestly, the writing really does belittle the cool AF concept. It feels goofy and a little juvenile instead of the cool, deep smoothness I would have preferred. The smex was a little filithy, so that helped, and the main characters weren't poorly written but the constant flashbacks kill the story pace.
July 6, 2024
After being apart for years Dare has finally found his true love/mate Tempo. Tempo is immediately drawn to Dare but doesn’t know why. Of course with true love is a hating ass bxtch. Dare was playing chess not checkers. I wonder if Ky and Kya are going to get a spin-off.
July 10, 2024
Wynta Tyme has got to be one of my favorite paranormal romance writers. She always knows how to write something that can get me out of a reading slump!
I enjoy the fated mate trope especially when it's with Vampires! Wynta doesn't stop with vampires though, she includes others from the supernatural community but you have to read the book to find out!
I enjoy the fated mate trope especially when it's with Vampires! Wynta doesn't stop with vampires though, she includes others from the supernatural community but you have to read the book to find out!
July 23, 2024
Has great potential
This book has great potential but didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The concept was fantastic!! The follow through just wasn’t there for me. The story itself was interesting but the writing to me felt childlike/amateurish. Things were just thrown together, the flow was off and the telling wasn’t very mature for me.
Now this is just how i felt. Others may feel different.
Lastly, one of the main things that sealed my 2 star review was the dialogue amongst the characters, the timeline of the book in certain parts and the climaxed fight scene at the end of the book.
To me AGAIN, i expected so much more!!
This book has great potential but didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The concept was fantastic!! The follow through just wasn’t there for me. The story itself was interesting but the writing to me felt childlike/amateurish. Things were just thrown together, the flow was off and the telling wasn’t very mature for me.
Now this is just how i felt. Others may feel different.
Lastly, one of the main things that sealed my 2 star review was the dialogue amongst the characters, the timeline of the book in certain parts and the climaxed fight scene at the end of the book.
To me AGAIN, i expected so much more!!
August 23, 2024
4.5 Stars. This was my first read from Wynta and I was not disappointed! Instant love, long lost love, vampires and warlocks
August 23, 2024
Author needs more work. This should have been a full length novel. Also, just because characters are black doesn't mean that they have to be so fucking Urban in all things.
October 18, 2024
The 5 star reviews on this book tricked me. The writing was all over the place. Characters had no depth, a lot of repetition, and the communication between Tempo and Kildare was too good that it seemed fake. Wanted to like it, should’ve dnf’d because it shouldn’t have taken me 8 days to read 170 pages.
October 26, 2024
Quickie Spooky Season Read
The story can be a bit choppy but overall enjoyable and entertaining to read. I would read more from this author!
The story can be a bit choppy but overall enjoyable and entertaining to read. I would read more from this author!
July 28, 2024
Wanted a short spicy read and it did what it needed to do. It did come off as corny and predictable but it wasn’t bad at all.
October 7, 2024
Modern day Vampire in Brooklyn. A short Halloween read that has spice, humor, and a page turning plot.
October 12, 2024
The beginning of this book is so entertaining. The prologue starts off super steamy and I knew I was in for a wild ride.
So let's start there. This is EROTICA (a sub-genre in romance). 5/5 in spice level. Kildare is as respectful and patient as they come with Tempo (whose name I loved) -- why wouldn't he be, he waited 150 years for her -- but he is a FREAK! I wasn't mad at it at all.
Kildare is not just any vampire, he is THE vampire. If I were to create a black vampire bae in my mind, it would for SURE be him. Chocolate, sexy, only for ME -- not to mention he not only appreciates the art of "good gas" ... but intuitively knows when she needs a good smoke?
A fine ass vampire (whose locs grow when he feeds) who can produce exotic weed with the snap of a finger, read my mind, and blow my back out on the CEILING on his sex room? I am grown enough to say... YES PLEASE lol
I also really liked Kildare's origin story, I felt like it was really original! The plot was plotting at that point.
It was a 5 star read for me until about 60% in -- after that, the dialogue just didn't connect for me... it's hard to explain because the plot is THERE... the dialogue between the characters just felt off to me.
Although this was pretty predictable, there is a little plot twist at the end I didn't see coming that was a cool little shocker.
If you like Erotic Paranormal Fiction, Vampire in Brooklyn (the movie), and insta-love tropes, you'll love this.
So let's start there. This is EROTICA (a sub-genre in romance). 5/5 in spice level. Kildare is as respectful and patient as they come with Tempo (whose name I loved) -- why wouldn't he be, he waited 150 years for her -- but he is a FREAK! I wasn't mad at it at all.
Kildare is not just any vampire, he is THE vampire. If I were to create a black vampire bae in my mind, it would for SURE be him. Chocolate, sexy, only for ME -- not to mention he not only appreciates the art of "good gas" ... but intuitively knows when she needs a good smoke?
A fine ass vampire (whose locs grow when he feeds) who can produce exotic weed with the snap of a finger, read my mind, and blow my back out on the CEILING on his sex room? I am grown enough to say... YES PLEASE lol
I also really liked Kildare's origin story, I felt like it was really original! The plot was plotting at that point.
It was a 5 star read for me until about 60% in -- after that, the dialogue just didn't connect for me... it's hard to explain because the plot is THERE... the dialogue between the characters just felt off to me.
Although this was pretty predictable, there is a little plot twist at the end I didn't see coming that was a cool little shocker.
If you like Erotic Paranormal Fiction, Vampire in Brooklyn (the movie), and insta-love tropes, you'll love this.
July 26, 2024
3.5/5 ⭐️
This definitely did what it needed to do. While it was a little predictable and corny at times it was still a good read.
This definitely did what it needed to do. While it was a little predictable and corny at times it was still a good read.
September 30, 2024
In this intriguing tale, Tempo Gaines finds herself lost, kidnapped by a warlock, and unable to remember who she is. As the plot unfolds, she is swept into a world of gorgeous vampires and supernatural secrets, leaving readers guessing at every turn. The storyline holds tremendous promise, blending real-world elements with the supernatural in a way that is both thrilling and mysterious. The connection between Tempo and Dare adds an electrifying touch, keeping the reader engaged from start to finish.
While the plot was enjoyable and captivating, there are areas that could have elevated the story even further. Some details felt a bit glossed over, such as the absence of a name for Brian’s wife. While I understand the use of terms of endearment, giving her a name might have helped readers connect more deeply with her significance in Tempo’s life.
The pacing of the events worked well overall, but I believe the story could have benefited from a bit more development in certain areas. For example, Ky’s reporting to Dare was hinted at but never really materialized, leaving some potential plot threads unresolved. Additionally, aspects like Dare turning Tempo’s house into a furnace or the introduction of his “spicy” room felt like they had great potential but weren’t fully explored.
I also would have liked to see more depth and development in the main characters and their close companions. Adding layers to these characters could have enriched the plot and strengthened the overall flow of the narrative.
Finally, while I appreciate the use of AAVE in the dialogue, as it can add authenticity and richness to Black spaces, I felt that its usage was a bit uneven in this instance. At times, it fit seamlessly, but in other moments, it seemed to clash with the otherwise smooth narrative style.
Overall, this story was entertaining and enjoyable, with a solid mystery at its core. The romance and spice were well done, and the family-centered ending wrapped things up nicely. With a little more attention to detail and character development, this book has the potential to be truly outstanding.
While the plot was enjoyable and captivating, there are areas that could have elevated the story even further. Some details felt a bit glossed over, such as the absence of a name for Brian’s wife. While I understand the use of terms of endearment, giving her a name might have helped readers connect more deeply with her significance in Tempo’s life.
The pacing of the events worked well overall, but I believe the story could have benefited from a bit more development in certain areas. For example, Ky’s reporting to Dare was hinted at but never really materialized, leaving some potential plot threads unresolved. Additionally, aspects like Dare turning Tempo’s house into a furnace or the introduction of his “spicy” room felt like they had great potential but weren’t fully explored.
I also would have liked to see more depth and development in the main characters and their close companions. Adding layers to these characters could have enriched the plot and strengthened the overall flow of the narrative.
Finally, while I appreciate the use of AAVE in the dialogue, as it can add authenticity and richness to Black spaces, I felt that its usage was a bit uneven in this instance. At times, it fit seamlessly, but in other moments, it seemed to clash with the otherwise smooth narrative style.
Overall, this story was entertaining and enjoyable, with a solid mystery at its core. The romance and spice were well done, and the family-centered ending wrapped things up nicely. With a little more attention to detail and character development, this book has the potential to be truly outstanding.
October 6, 2024
⭐️.5/5 🌶🌶/5
TW - murder (incl from vampire feeding), fear of the dark, alcohol consumption (scs), feeding from animals (rats, resulting in death), blood, gore, stalking, sexual harassment in the workplace, sexual assault (scs), alcohol consumption, stabbing, marijuana use (smoking), body shaming (sc behind the back of the FMC), use of the n word, sexual / mental / physical abuse (past, mentioned), parental death (due to drunk driving, past, mentioned)
CW - snowballing (FMC and sc), public play, toe sucking
Tropes - dark, paranormal, suspense
Representation - Black MCs, FMC works with special needs children, OCD (sc, mentioned as a throwaway comment), plus size FMC
Respectfully, I don't understand why this was written 😬. I don’t get the point or what I’m meant to feel from this as a reader. I feel like I’ve been dropped in the middle of a situation with a bunch of grown ass men fighting over a woman and it is extremely pathetic. This book reads like there is a book that comes before it and the writing is juvenile and feels weird.
I was actually excited to read this because the cover looked nice but I honestly just feel like I’ve wasted my time.
Scale:
⭐️ - would've DNF'ed / continued out of spite
⭐️⭐️ - shit, but whatever
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - meh, could've been better
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - lit 👅
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - loved it, inject this shit into my veins 🤪
🫑 - no smut
🌶 - no point
🌶🌶 - mediocre at best
🌶🌶🌶 - standard smut, hot
🌶🌶🌶🌶 - 🥵 okay, some CW
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - fuck me 🥵🥵 CWs / filthy with a side of filth - see Poison / Room Twenty-Two: Hide and Seek/ The Naughty List
TW - murder (incl from vampire feeding), fear of the dark, alcohol consumption (scs), feeding from animals (rats, resulting in death), blood, gore, stalking, sexual harassment in the workplace, sexual assault (scs), alcohol consumption, stabbing, marijuana use (smoking), body shaming (sc behind the back of the FMC), use of the n word, sexual / mental / physical abuse (past, mentioned), parental death (due to drunk driving, past, mentioned)
CW - snowballing (FMC and sc), public play, toe sucking
Tropes - dark, paranormal, suspense
Representation - Black MCs, FMC works with special needs children, OCD (sc, mentioned as a throwaway comment), plus size FMC
Respectfully, I don't understand why this was written 😬. I don’t get the point or what I’m meant to feel from this as a reader. I feel like I’ve been dropped in the middle of a situation with a bunch of grown ass men fighting over a woman and it is extremely pathetic. This book reads like there is a book that comes before it and the writing is juvenile and feels weird.
I was actually excited to read this because the cover looked nice but I honestly just feel like I’ve wasted my time.
Scale:
⭐️ - would've DNF'ed / continued out of spite
⭐️⭐️ - shit, but whatever
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - meh, could've been better
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - lit 👅
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - loved it, inject this shit into my veins 🤪
🫑 - no smut
🌶 - no point
🌶🌶 - mediocre at best
🌶🌶🌶 - standard smut, hot
🌶🌶🌶🌶 - 🥵 okay, some CW
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - fuck me 🥵🥵 CWs / filthy with a side of filth - see Poison / Room Twenty-Two: Hide and Seek/ The Naughty List
August 17, 2024
Vampire Men🥵🥵
Oh my goodness! This book had me completely captivated from the very first sentence. The connection between Dare and Tempo was so powerful, even an arrogant and evil warlock couldn't break it. When they finally reunited, I was absolutely rejoicing. And when Tempo's memories returned, I rejoiced all over again. Now, I'm dying to read Kya and Ky's story, and I really hope that Amari gets her own story too!
Oh my goodness! This book had me completely captivated from the very first sentence. The connection between Dare and Tempo was so powerful, even an arrogant and evil warlock couldn't break it. When they finally reunited, I was absolutely rejoicing. And when Tempo's memories returned, I rejoiced all over again. Now, I'm dying to read Kya and Ky's story, and I really hope that Amari gets her own story too!
November 4, 2024
Like Vampire Diaries For Black Ppl
I’m new to Wynta Tyme’s work and new to the paranormal fantasy genre. So far, I’ve read about wolves and now vampires. 🧛🏾 this story was so interesting. I really liked Kildare and Tempo’s energy lol.
Very passionate.
Very spicy.
Lots of plot twists.
Just wish it paced slightly slower but it was a good story.
I’m new to Wynta Tyme’s work and new to the paranormal fantasy genre. So far, I’ve read about wolves and now vampires. 🧛🏾 this story was so interesting. I really liked Kildare and Tempo’s energy lol.
Very passionate.
Very spicy.
Lots of plot twists.
Just wish it paced slightly slower but it was a good story.
July 7, 2024
Supernatural | Spooky Season
In this book, I felt like the book had a lot going on, and I just couldn't vibe with the characters like I really wanted to. Would be a great read during the spooky season.
In this book, I felt like the book had a lot going on, and I just couldn't vibe with the characters like I really wanted to. Would be a great read during the spooky season.
August 5, 2024
Bay-Beh!!!
I can see why this book is getting all the love! It’s goodt. It’m have you sucked in (🤷🏽♀️🤣) from the very beginning. I’ve been slacking on my Wynta Tyme’s books, but doggone it. This was a way to return.
I can see why this book is getting all the love! It’s goodt. It’m have you sucked in (🤷🏽♀️🤣) from the very beginning. I’ve been slacking on my Wynta Tyme’s books, but doggone it. This was a way to return.
October 11, 2024
🧛🏾♀️
The twist at the end and the long game of the seer were the best parts of the book. Even though it's a shorter book it felt like it dragged with an occasional vampire lore.
CN: SA, drugging, violence and gore, kidnapping
The twist at the end and the long game of the seer were the best parts of the book. Even though it's a shorter book it felt like it dragged with an occasional vampire lore.
CN: SA, drugging, violence and gore, kidnapping
October 19, 2024
Dare and Tempo
I just love Dare this man really searched for Tempo and didn't stopped until he found and claimed her again 😍. Then the smut was definitely a 10 they way Dare stood on business 😋.
I just love Dare this man really searched for Tempo and didn't stopped until he found and claimed her again 😍. Then the smut was definitely a 10 they way Dare stood on business 😋.
August 29, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
The plot was there but the smut… yeah it wasn’t doing it for me.
I definitely liked it though!
The plot was there but the smut… yeah it wasn’t doing it for me.
I definitely liked it though!
October 22, 2024
I loved every second of the story of Tempo & Dare! I loved the plot and all the twists and turns. Definitely reading everything this author writes!
January 3, 2025
good!
I loved how this book draws you in. Then paints a vivid picture. I would love a spin off with Ky!
I loved how this book draws you in. Then paints a vivid picture. I would love a spin off with Ky!
April 5, 2025
This had me at the prologue! I enjoyed this take on fated mates. This dealt with memory loss, guys after the FMC in a sexual way, and so much more.
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