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Immortals of New Orleans #5
Léopold’s Wicked Embrace
An erotic paranormal romance...
Seductive and lethal vampire, Léopold Devereoux, returns to the Big Easy to find a killer. His search leads him to a beautiful and mysterious woman, who awakens desires and emotions that he’s long fought to keep buried. After centuries of self-imposed solitude, the billionaire philanthropist struggles to restrain his growing thirst for the intriguing, lovely female who’s captured his attention.
Laryssa Theriot, an antiques proprietor in the Vieux Carré, agrees to help the commanding yet debonair stranger, who seeks her assistance. She withholds her secret abilities, afraid to trust the man who threatens to unleash her darkest fantasies. All the while, Léopold consumes her thoughts, testing her erotic limits and bringing her to new levels of ecstasy. As the menacing force that has stalked Laryssa for years finally catches up to her, she submits, putting her life into the hands of the dominant vampire who offers his protection.
Deep in the heart of New Orleans, they embark on a perilous adventure, forced to search for an ancient sacrificial relic that they hope will save their lives. As they face formidable challenges, Léopold and Laryssa surrender to the passionate intimacy that possesses them. After hundreds of years of denying himself love, will Léopold bond to the woman who has begun to crack the impenetrable shell around his heart? As evil draws near, will Laryssa survive the demon that has come to take her soul?
Warning: This book contains several erotic love scenes and is intended for adult readers only.
Seductive and lethal vampire, Léopold Devereoux, returns to the Big Easy to find a killer. His search leads him to a beautiful and mysterious woman, who awakens desires and emotions that he’s long fought to keep buried. After centuries of self-imposed solitude, the billionaire philanthropist struggles to restrain his growing thirst for the intriguing, lovely female who’s captured his attention.
Laryssa Theriot, an antiques proprietor in the Vieux Carré, agrees to help the commanding yet debonair stranger, who seeks her assistance. She withholds her secret abilities, afraid to trust the man who threatens to unleash her darkest fantasies. All the while, Léopold consumes her thoughts, testing her erotic limits and bringing her to new levels of ecstasy. As the menacing force that has stalked Laryssa for years finally catches up to her, she submits, putting her life into the hands of the dominant vampire who offers his protection.
Deep in the heart of New Orleans, they embark on a perilous adventure, forced to search for an ancient sacrificial relic that they hope will save their lives. As they face formidable challenges, Léopold and Laryssa surrender to the passionate intimacy that possesses them. After hundreds of years of denying himself love, will Léopold bond to the woman who has begun to crack the impenetrable shell around his heart? As evil draws near, will Laryssa survive the demon that has come to take her soul?
Warning: This book contains several erotic love scenes and is intended for adult readers only.
416 pages, Paperback
First published April 4, 2014
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Kym Grosso
70 books1,707 followersKym Grosso is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the erotic paranormal series, The Immortals of New Orleans, and the contemporary erotic suspense series, Club Altura. In addition to romance novels, Kym has written and published several articles about autism, and is passionate about autism advocacy. She is also a contributing essay author in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum.
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February 9, 2017
At first I wasn't sure how much I would like this book since Leopold has been so chilly and somewhat unpleasant in the previous books, but I was quite pleasantly surprised by how much I ended up liking him and his story. At first I was like, meh he seems the same. And then I was like, hold up, shit just got interesting. Eventually I was like, okay he's delicious, I need him in my life.
I won't go into detail about the whole story because I'm afraid I'll give something away. Oh my, this book was full of secrets,tension, angst, and scorching hot sex. I repeat: I seriously need Leopold in my life.
I surprisingly liked Laryssa's character a lot. I say surprisingly because often times super secretive, reluctant heroines can make me a little crazy and want to yell, "get your shit together already!" But I didn't feel that way about her. Instead I was curious as to what her secrets were and why she couldn't reveal them. It was obvious she was in danger, so her fear about trusting Leopold felt genuine and not annoying. And once her secrets were revealed, she was super awesome! So original and cool! She also had a wicked sense of humor that had me laughing repeatedly.
Laryssa
I don't even know where to begin with Leopold. My thoughts will not give him justice, so really I say you just have to read this book to fully appreciate his deliciousness. He was a very tortured soul, having experienced tragedy while a human, and then living a thousand years closed off to emotional attachments. Knowing that, his relationship with Dimitri was incredibly hilarious. I was cackling aloud and embarrassing myself reading their interactions and Leopold's discomfort with having a friend after so long without one. As he slowly opens up to Laryssa I wanted to scream, give in to your feelings and stop being so sad! Of course, if things didn't work out with Laryssa I would be more than happy to be the one to heal his wounded heart ;)
Leopold
I loved all of the secondary characters and cant wait to read their books. Even though the epilogue was a teaser for the next book, which is a little disappointing because I wanted to read more about Laryssa and Leopold, but it did succeed in making me very interested in reading the next book. All in all, if you like or are open to pnr, I highly recommend this book.
I won't go into detail about the whole story because I'm afraid I'll give something away. Oh my, this book was full of secrets,tension, angst, and scorching hot sex. I repeat: I seriously need Leopold in my life.
I surprisingly liked Laryssa's character a lot. I say surprisingly because often times super secretive, reluctant heroines can make me a little crazy and want to yell, "get your shit together already!" But I didn't feel that way about her. Instead I was curious as to what her secrets were and why she couldn't reveal them. It was obvious she was in danger, so her fear about trusting Leopold felt genuine and not annoying. And once her secrets were revealed, she was super awesome! So original and cool! She also had a wicked sense of humor that had me laughing repeatedly.
"You..." she stammered and pointed to Dimitri. "I cannot believe you let him talk you into this. Bad, bad, bad wolf."
"And you," she pinned her eyes on Leopold who looked sexier than ever..."are a very naughty vampire...one who deserves his own little punishment. You had best get me home...I believe you owe me"
Laryssa
I don't even know where to begin with Leopold. My thoughts will not give him justice, so really I say you just have to read this book to fully appreciate his deliciousness. He was a very tortured soul, having experienced tragedy while a human, and then living a thousand years closed off to emotional attachments. Knowing that, his relationship with Dimitri was incredibly hilarious. I was cackling aloud and embarrassing myself reading their interactions and Leopold's discomfort with having a friend after so long without one. As he slowly opens up to Laryssa I wanted to scream, give in to your feelings and stop being so sad! Of course, if things didn't work out with Laryssa I would be more than happy to be the one to heal his wounded heart ;)
"With an animalistic growl, Leopold exploded, sinking his teeth into her neck...It was as if her blood had been created solely for him, and the reality shook him to his core."
Leopold
I loved all of the secondary characters and cant wait to read their books. Even though the epilogue was a teaser for the next book, which is a little disappointing because I wanted to read more about Laryssa and Leopold, but it did succeed in making me very interested in reading the next book. All in all, if you like or are open to pnr, I highly recommend this book.
April 5, 2014
Kym Grosso has done it again! Leopold's Wicked Embrace, the long awaited addition to her Immortals of New Orleans series, does NOT disappoint. Just as the title suggests, it is wickedly hot, full of twists and turns that you never see coming and best of all, features the vampire we ALL wand to 'get to know'.
This a must-read! Grab it and take a journey you will never forget!
This a must-read! Grab it and take a journey you will never forget!
May 17, 2016
★★★★★ Once again, Kym Grosso has knocked it out of the park with her newest book, "Leopold's Wicked Embrace" (Immortals of New Orleans, #5) which releases on April 7th.
I was hooked from her first book and each book just gets better and better. If you love smoking hot Vampires that will get your blood bubbling with excitement and set your Kindle on fire, and some hot, hunky Were's to have you wiping your brow and panting for more, this is the one to read!!
Lots of romance, twists turns and excitement on every page. I highly recommend this book and all of the "Immortals of New Orleans" series to everyone.
Awesome job, Ms. Grosso.
I was hooked from her first book and each book just gets better and better. If you love smoking hot Vampires that will get your blood bubbling with excitement and set your Kindle on fire, and some hot, hunky Were's to have you wiping your brow and panting for more, this is the one to read!!
Lots of romance, twists turns and excitement on every page. I highly recommend this book and all of the "Immortals of New Orleans" series to everyone.
Awesome job, Ms. Grosso.
April 7, 2014
I have been eagerly awaiting Leopold's story, having met the age old Charming French Vampire in previous stories in this series. We catch up with him after he rescues baby Ava from death. Leopold makes it his personal mission to keep her safe. During his investigation's into who and why anyone would want to harm her, he comes to the rescue once again. This time saving Laryssa from a fall. There is something about this women that attracts him like no other, he wrestles with himself, determined to keep his hardened heart. Laryssa has her own secrets to tell, but will she break down his defences. This awesome story kept me reading late in the night with its twists, turns and surprises.
One not to be missed, I highly recommend you read it.
One not to be missed, I highly recommend you read it.
May 15, 2014
Oh how I wish I started at. Book 1, I can go back to start but would have loved a taster of Leopold before he met Laryssa!
This is book 5 in The a Immortals of New Orleans series and as I can't compare to previous books in series, let me just say it was **Great**
Leopold is an old vampire with a temper and shouldn't get crossed, but through the book we discover another side to him, warm, caring and damn sexy!
Laryssa enters the story as someone who can help Leopold and is hiding her true self not daring to show or tell people what she is, but soon grows a pair and becomes the sassy and brave person she always was, Leopold being her weakness.
Leo and Laryssa have the normal, miscommunications and fights with added drama and danger, and they are hot together in bed **steaming**, Leo is French and often speaks to Larryssa in his sexy accent, swoon worthy!
You'll love the other characthers in the book, especially if you've read previous books, even if you haven't you will find they all have there own personalites and are entertaining throughout the book.
I really enjoyed the pace of this story, it kept me hooked all through the book. The story and writing style flowed easily so you can easily be sucked into the pages of the book, which I was.
I will be adding books 1-4 to my reading list now too.
Five star read.
**I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest**
This is book 5 in The a Immortals of New Orleans series and as I can't compare to previous books in series, let me just say it was **Great**
Leopold is an old vampire with a temper and shouldn't get crossed, but through the book we discover another side to him, warm, caring and damn sexy!
Laryssa enters the story as someone who can help Leopold and is hiding her true self not daring to show or tell people what she is, but soon grows a pair and becomes the sassy and brave person she always was, Leopold being her weakness.
Leo and Laryssa have the normal, miscommunications and fights with added drama and danger, and they are hot together in bed **steaming**, Leo is French and often speaks to Larryssa in his sexy accent, swoon worthy!
You'll love the other characthers in the book, especially if you've read previous books, even if you haven't you will find they all have there own personalites and are entertaining throughout the book.
I really enjoyed the pace of this story, it kept me hooked all through the book. The story and writing style flowed easily so you can easily be sucked into the pages of the book, which I was.
I will be adding books 1-4 to my reading list now too.
Five star read.
**I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest**
February 24, 2020
Leopold's Wicked Embrace is the fifth book in Kym Grosso's Immortals of New Orleans series, and it is one of my favorites. We first met Leopold in book one, Kade's Dark Embrace, and he was fascinating and mysterious then and even yummier to get to know as a main character. I loved his back story.
Leopold is a very old vampire, and he oozes old-world charm and style. His suave, sophisticated style will hook you. He is joined in this latest book by Dimitri who we also met in an earlier book. They're an odd couple given that Dimitri is a wolf. Both creatures find Laryssa Theriot easy on the eyes which makes things interesting when the three of them, along with most of the leads from the prior books join forces to protect a very special, orphaned baby from an evil, dark spirit. Laryssa may be the key to the mystery of the baby since she can sense the baby's power and the coming evil.
Leopold uses his charms and alpha-male tendencies to win over Laryssa, and he uses his lethal, honed vampiric skills to keep her safe.
True to her style, Kym Grosso has written another sure-to-be-a -hit paranormal romance. This is a definite one-click purchase! Read the whole series to get to know the characters and their history together for the best experience, but it is not absolutely necessary to do so in order to enjoy this good read.
This book is intended for adult readers only.
Leopold is a very old vampire, and he oozes old-world charm and style. His suave, sophisticated style will hook you. He is joined in this latest book by Dimitri who we also met in an earlier book. They're an odd couple given that Dimitri is a wolf. Both creatures find Laryssa Theriot easy on the eyes which makes things interesting when the three of them, along with most of the leads from the prior books join forces to protect a very special, orphaned baby from an evil, dark spirit. Laryssa may be the key to the mystery of the baby since she can sense the baby's power and the coming evil.
Leopold uses his charms and alpha-male tendencies to win over Laryssa, and he uses his lethal, honed vampiric skills to keep her safe.
True to her style, Kym Grosso has written another sure-to-be-a -hit paranormal romance. This is a definite one-click purchase! Read the whole series to get to know the characters and their history together for the best experience, but it is not absolutely necessary to do so in order to enjoy this good read.
This book is intended for adult readers only.
April 8, 2014
AMAZING!!! Every book I read in this series just gets better and better! In this story we get to know sexy vampire Leopold better and a new character Laryssa. We also get more Dimitri that hot Cajun werewolf beta of the Acadian wolves. This book is just full of action, sex, mysteries, kinky sex, gorgeous supes, romantic sex, romance... Absolutely an amazing read, there were laugh out loud moments, there were teary moments, there were edge of your seat moments and there was a NOOOOO moment! I was surprised at the end, something that doesn't happen very often. Highly recommend this book!
April 7, 2014
A huge thank you to Kym Grosso for giving me the pleasure of Beta reading this book for her. This series has become really special to me, and I love watching it progress and evolve with each new book.
This book had a different feel, for me, compared to books before it. A new breed of heroine, a different kind of Hero and a new evil to make your skin crawl. Kym really knows how to shake things up...
'The creature, covered in black scales, took the shape of a man. Horns curled from it's skull, and it's blood-red lips drew up in a sickening smile. It extended its claws, stretching and balling its fists.
”Did you think you could avoid me forever? Since you die, you've been mine,” it asserted, stepping closer.'
This book was so much fun, just like all the others have been. No matter how dark the situations may become, there are always amazing friendships that tie all of these wonderful characters together and keeps each of their spirits high when they need it the most.
”Let's just say that Dimitri is a very special wolf, one worthy of my loyalty and friendship.”
“You are a suave one, Leo. You'd better stop with the compliments... they'll say we're fallin' in love,” Dimitri jibed.
Laryssa is an amazing heroine. She proved herself to be strong and capable of looking after herself which is always a good thing, I think.
Leopold was a great hero. We had known him to be ruthless and dangerous when it came to the people he cared about. We knew he was smart, charming and calculating, but we didn't get to see the very best side of him until this book.
The love and adoration he bestowed upon Laryssa and baby Ava was so sweet. He cherished them both. It's a real shame he cannot raise Ava himself.
'The child. I need you to save her. I don't know how. But you're all I've got. Please.” Leopold's voice softened.
”Is she yours?”
“No, she's at least part wolf. I cannot raise her.” But I want to keep her as my own.'
I liked that he won Laryssa over. He got her to help them out of her own free will and I think she respected him for that.
This book -just as they all have been- is insanely sexy. I have to admit that although I love the threesomes Kym writes, I was glad there wasn't one in this book. Firstly because it would start to become predictable, which makes it more difficult to enjoy when you're 99% sure it's coming! And second; I don't think it would have suited Leopold's character at all. So a great decision from Kym, in my opinion.
'Lowering his voice, he spoke to her heart. ”Be mine, Laryssa... always. Choose me. Choose us.”
A tear ran down her face as Leopold threw her words back into her face. God, how had this happened?'
Another fantastic addition to the series!
This book had a different feel, for me, compared to books before it. A new breed of heroine, a different kind of Hero and a new evil to make your skin crawl. Kym really knows how to shake things up...
'The creature, covered in black scales, took the shape of a man. Horns curled from it's skull, and it's blood-red lips drew up in a sickening smile. It extended its claws, stretching and balling its fists.
”Did you think you could avoid me forever? Since you die, you've been mine,” it asserted, stepping closer.'
This book was so much fun, just like all the others have been. No matter how dark the situations may become, there are always amazing friendships that tie all of these wonderful characters together and keeps each of their spirits high when they need it the most.
”Let's just say that Dimitri is a very special wolf, one worthy of my loyalty and friendship.”
“You are a suave one, Leo. You'd better stop with the compliments... they'll say we're fallin' in love,” Dimitri jibed.
Laryssa is an amazing heroine. She proved herself to be strong and capable of looking after herself which is always a good thing, I think.
Leopold was a great hero. We had known him to be ruthless and dangerous when it came to the people he cared about. We knew he was smart, charming and calculating, but we didn't get to see the very best side of him until this book.
The love and adoration he bestowed upon Laryssa and baby Ava was so sweet. He cherished them both. It's a real shame he cannot raise Ava himself.
'The child. I need you to save her. I don't know how. But you're all I've got. Please.” Leopold's voice softened.
”Is she yours?”
“No, she's at least part wolf. I cannot raise her.” But I want to keep her as my own.'
I liked that he won Laryssa over. He got her to help them out of her own free will and I think she respected him for that.
This book -just as they all have been- is insanely sexy. I have to admit that although I love the threesomes Kym writes, I was glad there wasn't one in this book. Firstly because it would start to become predictable, which makes it more difficult to enjoy when you're 99% sure it's coming! And second; I don't think it would have suited Leopold's character at all. So a great decision from Kym, in my opinion.
'Lowering his voice, he spoke to her heart. ”Be mine, Laryssa... always. Choose me. Choose us.”
A tear ran down her face as Leopold threw her words back into her face. God, how had this happened?'
Another fantastic addition to the series!
April 5, 2014
Kym Grosso’s Immortals of New Orleans continues with Leopold’s Wicked Embrace. As a fan of the series, I’ve read all four previous books. Each delves into the life of a particular supernatural. Kym’s covered her bases with this series, vampires, werewolves, witches, and naiads. Leopold’s Wicked Embrace can be read as a standalone book. There is enough background given that you won’t be totally in the dark, but it may be enough to make you want to read the rest of the series.
Leopold is an ancient vampire. He sired Kade (of Kade’s Dark Embrace, book 1). He’s had a role in several of the series. It was good to finally get to know more about this debonair vampire. He is focused on one thing as this story opens, saving an innocent baby. His cold heart is warmed by a little baby. Ava starts the cracks, into the walls surrounding the ancient vampire’s long dead heart.
Keeping Ava safe leads Leopold into Laryssa’s life. Laryssa wants nothing but to remain anonymous, hidden, and safe from the demon out to get her. It just so happens, the demon after Ava has laid claim to Laryssa’s soul as well.
Leopold will do anything to keep Ava and Laryssa safe from the demon and more importantly safe from him. Some of the best conflict comes from the internal battles Leopold and Laryssa have in determining how to deal with their building attraction.
Laryssa and Leopold work through their own insecurities, their own personal demons. From time to time, I didn’t know if they would pull everything together. It was like they were always more concerned about the other person, protecting each other from themselves. That unselfish nature wasn’t expected from Leopold, but those walls were cracking.
All in all, a very enjoyable weekend of reading!
Leopold is an ancient vampire. He sired Kade (of Kade’s Dark Embrace, book 1). He’s had a role in several of the series. It was good to finally get to know more about this debonair vampire. He is focused on one thing as this story opens, saving an innocent baby. His cold heart is warmed by a little baby. Ava starts the cracks, into the walls surrounding the ancient vampire’s long dead heart.
Keeping Ava safe leads Leopold into Laryssa’s life. Laryssa wants nothing but to remain anonymous, hidden, and safe from the demon out to get her. It just so happens, the demon after Ava has laid claim to Laryssa’s soul as well.
Leopold will do anything to keep Ava and Laryssa safe from the demon and more importantly safe from him. Some of the best conflict comes from the internal battles Leopold and Laryssa have in determining how to deal with their building attraction.
Laryssa and Leopold work through their own insecurities, their own personal demons. From time to time, I didn’t know if they would pull everything together. It was like they were always more concerned about the other person, protecting each other from themselves. That unselfish nature wasn’t expected from Leopold, but those walls were cracking.
All in all, a very enjoyable weekend of reading!
September 7, 2017
I have loved every single book in Kym’s Immortals of New Orleans series but she has truly outdone herself with this book. From the very first page I was immersed in a tale of deceit, adventure, magic, & immortal love.
Leopold is a 1000 year old vampire who has known unbelievable pain but, although he holds himself aloof from those around him, still has a beautiful soul. This is not to say that he is not fully Vampire, he is. He is just not a soulless vampire as some might expect of someone who has been in this world as long as he has & seen the things he has seen.
Laryssa is also a magical being (but I won’t tell you what kind). She has been hiding her true nature for many years. But something is after her & she knows she can’t survive without help. But she is scared to trust anyone with the truth of her background. She has hurt & rejected before.
Will Leopold & Laryssa find a way around their past? Will they find a way to keep Laryssa alive? And what of that which brought them together to begin with? And OMG, you won’t believe what happens at the end…
I simply cannot wait until the next book in this series!!!!!
Leopold is a 1000 year old vampire who has known unbelievable pain but, although he holds himself aloof from those around him, still has a beautiful soul. This is not to say that he is not fully Vampire, he is. He is just not a soulless vampire as some might expect of someone who has been in this world as long as he has & seen the things he has seen.
Laryssa is also a magical being (but I won’t tell you what kind). She has been hiding her true nature for many years. But something is after her & she knows she can’t survive without help. But she is scared to trust anyone with the truth of her background. She has hurt & rejected before.
Will Leopold & Laryssa find a way around their past? Will they find a way to keep Laryssa alive? And what of that which brought them together to begin with? And OMG, you won’t believe what happens at the end…
I simply cannot wait until the next book in this series!!!!!
April 5, 2014
What can I say about "Leopold's Wicked Embrace" ?? I loved this book from cover to cover and when I finished it I wanted more. Kym Grosso hit it out of the park again with this one,it had a little bit of everything I look for in a book..I loved the story line,the characters,the humor,mystery,with twists and turns I didn't expect,and romance of course ..If you love hot,sexy Vampires and Were's,you will love this book..I have loved this series from book one and anticipate every new addition,this one was no exception... Read and enjoy !
April 6, 2014
Kym Grosso has done it once again with Leopold's Wicked Embrace! I was caught up in the story from the very beginning. Leo is one hot sexy vampire!! This book was so good and sooo hot that once I started reading I didn't put it down until I was finished. It was full of surprises and just kept getter better and better the more I read. Loved catching up on the other Immortals of New Orleans.
I highly recommend this book and Kym Grosso to everyone. You won't be disappointed
I highly recommend this book and Kym Grosso to everyone. You won't be disappointed
April 5, 2014
Leopold's book was not a disappointment, it touched your hart to finally see what made him who he is.
Laryssa is in need of help, afraid to ask, afraid to be found. Leo is fascinated bye her, and afraid of the feelings that come with it.
Its a ride that they will never forget. The Sex is explosive between them.
This book is a very very Must Read
Laryssa is in need of help, afraid to ask, afraid to be found. Leo is fascinated bye her, and afraid of the feelings that come with it.
Its a ride that they will never forget. The Sex is explosive between them.
This book is a very very Must Read
April 8, 2014
Kym has done it again. Loved getting to know Leopold, and you couldn't ask for a sassier heroine than Laryssa. A Naiad is surely a different character in paranormal creatures. LOL The love scenes were hot and enjoyed the secondary characters and I am anxiously waiting to find out what happens with Dimitri. Kym left him in an awful fix. Bring on the next one.
December 12, 2021
4.5 stars!
September 21, 2020
Great read!
This series just gets better and better. Leopold finds a baby that has been exposed and left in the snow to die. He saves her and they don't know what kind of supernatural she is. Then things just start happening.
This series just gets better and better. Leopold finds a baby that has been exposed and left in the snow to die. He saves her and they don't know what kind of supernatural she is. Then things just start happening.
October 21, 2014
Blurb
Seductive and lethal vampire, Léopold Devereoux, returns to the Big Easy to find a killer. His search leads him to a beautiful and mysterious woman, who awakens desires and emotions that he’s long fought to keep buried. After centuries of self-imposed solitude, the billionaire philanthropist struggles to restrain his growing thirst for the intriguing, lovely female who’s captured his attention.
Laryssa Theriot, an antiques proprietor in the Vieux Carré, agrees to help the commanding yet debonair stranger, who seeks her assistance. She withholds her secret abilities, afraid to trust the man who threatens to unleash her darkest fantasies. All the while, Léopold consumes her thoughts, testing her limits and bringing her to new levels of ecstasy. As the menacing force that has stalked Laryssa for years finally catches up to her, she submits, putting her life into the hands of the dominant vampire who offers his protection.
Deep in the heart of New Orleans, they embark on a perilous adventure, forced to search for an ancient sacrificial relic that they hope will save their lives. As they face formidable challenges, Léopold and Laryssa surrender to the passionate intimacy that possesses them. After hundreds of years of denying himself love, will Léopold bond to the woman who has begun to crack the impenetrable shell around his heart? As evil draws near, will Laryssa survive the demon that has come to take her soul?
My Review
Leopold's Wicked Embrace is in my opinion, the best book in this series! All of the other 4 books were excellent 5 star reads, but this one was just a little bit more.
Since book 1, we have seen Leopold in all of the books, and up to the end of book 4, while he demanded and was given a healthy respect by vampires and Shifters alike, no one really knew much about him. At the end of book 4, we see Leopold is having a change of character. He saved the life of the alpha of New Orlean's mate
Leopold has been around for centuries and when he was very young and human, something terrible happened to him and once he was turned, and no longer human he remained cold, heartless and uncaring like the typical definition of a vampire. For a century he let no one in, afraid to love again after his terrible loss, and never expected to again.
This book is about Leopold and what happens to him after he meets his idea of his perfect woman. I can't say more than that or it will ruin the story for you. I loved how all of the characters from all four books made an appearance in this fifth book.
It is interesting to see how all of the alphas now have mates, how the head vampires are now also with their mates, and children are on the way. I never saw Leopold as ever doing anything other than having unfeeling sex and feeding off willing victims.
This book was well written, had a great plot, and a lot of undercurrents running in and around the book.
This book had lot of really good sex encounters, angst between the different characters, introduced new monsters into the mix, and if you have read the other 4 books it will give you a good feeling to see how they all pull together through yet another problem in the bayou!
Leopold has always held himself in check never allowing his feelings to break to the surface, and now after meeting Laryssa, who has led a very lonely life also living in the shadows being hunted down for what she is.
When Laryssa and Leopold finally get together here is a quote to let you get an idea of how they feel: Laryssa does not want Leopold to know how she feels "You continue to surprise me Laryssa. You sass me, yet wish to submit."
To which she states, "No, it's not true."
Leopold then states, "Oui. Your body does not lie."
Another is when Laryssa realizes the following, "Enclosed within his wicked embrace, her world stopped, and she realized her life would never be the same."
And last but not least; "I love you Laryssa. You've stolen my heart. Forever. You and I. Hear my words, feel my words.""The emotion in Laryssa's chest bubbled over at his words." To which she says, "I love you too, you mean everything to me I love you so, so, much..."
Do yourself a favor and pick up this book and start reading it, you will be so glad you did, but even more important, start from the beginning and enter into Kym Grosso's World of the Immortals of New Orleans.
You will be so glad you did! I was!
I gave all of these books a 5***** star rating, but they were all so much more.
Seductive and lethal vampire, Léopold Devereoux, returns to the Big Easy to find a killer. His search leads him to a beautiful and mysterious woman, who awakens desires and emotions that he’s long fought to keep buried. After centuries of self-imposed solitude, the billionaire philanthropist struggles to restrain his growing thirst for the intriguing, lovely female who’s captured his attention.
Laryssa Theriot, an antiques proprietor in the Vieux Carré, agrees to help the commanding yet debonair stranger, who seeks her assistance. She withholds her secret abilities, afraid to trust the man who threatens to unleash her darkest fantasies. All the while, Léopold consumes her thoughts, testing her limits and bringing her to new levels of ecstasy. As the menacing force that has stalked Laryssa for years finally catches up to her, she submits, putting her life into the hands of the dominant vampire who offers his protection.
Deep in the heart of New Orleans, they embark on a perilous adventure, forced to search for an ancient sacrificial relic that they hope will save their lives. As they face formidable challenges, Léopold and Laryssa surrender to the passionate intimacy that possesses them. After hundreds of years of denying himself love, will Léopold bond to the woman who has begun to crack the impenetrable shell around his heart? As evil draws near, will Laryssa survive the demon that has come to take her soul?
My Review
Leopold's Wicked Embrace is in my opinion, the best book in this series! All of the other 4 books were excellent 5 star reads, but this one was just a little bit more.
Since book 1, we have seen Leopold in all of the books, and up to the end of book 4, while he demanded and was given a healthy respect by vampires and Shifters alike, no one really knew much about him. At the end of book 4, we see Leopold is having a change of character. He saved the life of the alpha of New Orlean's mate
Leopold has been around for centuries and when he was very young and human, something terrible happened to him and once he was turned, and no longer human he remained cold, heartless and uncaring like the typical definition of a vampire. For a century he let no one in, afraid to love again after his terrible loss, and never expected to again.
This book is about Leopold and what happens to him after he meets his idea of his perfect woman. I can't say more than that or it will ruin the story for you. I loved how all of the characters from all four books made an appearance in this fifth book.
It is interesting to see how all of the alphas now have mates, how the head vampires are now also with their mates, and children are on the way. I never saw Leopold as ever doing anything other than having unfeeling sex and feeding off willing victims.
This book was well written, had a great plot, and a lot of undercurrents running in and around the book.
This book had lot of really good sex encounters, angst between the different characters, introduced new monsters into the mix, and if you have read the other 4 books it will give you a good feeling to see how they all pull together through yet another problem in the bayou!
Leopold has always held himself in check never allowing his feelings to break to the surface, and now after meeting Laryssa, who has led a very lonely life also living in the shadows being hunted down for what she is.
When Laryssa and Leopold finally get together here is a quote to let you get an idea of how they feel: Laryssa does not want Leopold to know how she feels "You continue to surprise me Laryssa. You sass me, yet wish to submit."
To which she states, "No, it's not true."
Leopold then states, "Oui. Your body does not lie."
Another is when Laryssa realizes the following, "Enclosed within his wicked embrace, her world stopped, and she realized her life would never be the same."
And last but not least; "I love you Laryssa. You've stolen my heart. Forever. You and I. Hear my words, feel my words.""The emotion in Laryssa's chest bubbled over at his words." To which she says, "I love you too, you mean everything to me I love you so, so, much..."
Do yourself a favor and pick up this book and start reading it, you will be so glad you did, but even more important, start from the beginning and enter into Kym Grosso's World of the Immortals of New Orleans.
You will be so glad you did! I was!
I gave all of these books a 5***** star rating, but they were all so much more.
April 14, 2014
5 out of 5 stars
Description~
Seductive and lethal vampire, Léopold Devereoux, returns to the Big Easy to find a killer. His search leads him to a beautiful and mysterious woman, who awakens desires and emotions that he’s long fought to keep buried. After centuries of self-imposed solitude, the billionaire philanthropist struggles to restrain his growing thirst for the intriguing, lovely female who’s captured his attention.
Laryssa Theriot, an antiques proprietor in the Vieux Carré, agrees to help the commanding yet debonair stranger, who seeks her assistance. She withholds her secret abilities, afraid to trust the man who threatens to unleash her darkest fantasies. All the while, Léopold consumes her thoughts, testing her erotic limits and bringing her to new levels of ecstasy. As the menacing force that has stalked Laryssa for years finally catches up to her, she submits, putting her life into the hands of the dominant vampire who offers his protection.
Deep in the heart of New Orleans, they embark on a perilous adventure, forced to search for an ancient sacrificial relic that they hope will save their lives. As they face formidable challenges, Léopold and Laryssa surrender to the passionate intimacy that possesses them. After hundreds of years of denying himself love, will Léopold bond to the woman who has begun to crack the impenetrable shell around his heart? As evil draws near, will Laryssa survive the demon that has come to take her soul?
My Review ~
This is the 5th book in the Immortals of New Orleans series. While you can read it as a stand alone, you really will miss a lot of backstory if you don't read the previous books. That being said, this is one of the strongest books in the series. As I said on a previous review, with each new book the author really gets better and better, and this book really shows that with both characters and world building.
I'll admit I wasn't overly excited hearing that Leopold was the next to get his story in this series. I was seriously hoping for Dimitri to be next, but I'll completely admit when I'm wrong. I was SO Wrong.. Leopold's story was awesome! The author really picked a perfect mate for him in Laryssa. While she was trying to hide who and what she was from him, she was still strong and mostly confident of herself. The minor lack of confidence in herself made her more approachable as a character.
Leopold is one suave, yet utterly Alpha ancient vampire. He knows what he wants, sees it, takes it, and damn the consequences for he most part. Yet having Laryssa and baby Ava in his life change everything for him. You literally see the hardass persona melt away the more he's around and the more he comes to care for Laryssa. He really wants to be what she needs and wants and he completely changes himself for her.
Through this story Leopold and Laryssa became one of my favorite couples in this series. However, I am very excited for what happens in the next book if what I'm supposing is going to happen from the last bit of this one. I seriously recommend picking this book up and this series if you haven't yet tried it. ~Reviewed by Chris
This review is the property of Chris and not be shared or copied unless by the Publisher or Author or unless credit is given.
Description~
Seductive and lethal vampire, Léopold Devereoux, returns to the Big Easy to find a killer. His search leads him to a beautiful and mysterious woman, who awakens desires and emotions that he’s long fought to keep buried. After centuries of self-imposed solitude, the billionaire philanthropist struggles to restrain his growing thirst for the intriguing, lovely female who’s captured his attention.
Laryssa Theriot, an antiques proprietor in the Vieux Carré, agrees to help the commanding yet debonair stranger, who seeks her assistance. She withholds her secret abilities, afraid to trust the man who threatens to unleash her darkest fantasies. All the while, Léopold consumes her thoughts, testing her erotic limits and bringing her to new levels of ecstasy. As the menacing force that has stalked Laryssa for years finally catches up to her, she submits, putting her life into the hands of the dominant vampire who offers his protection.
Deep in the heart of New Orleans, they embark on a perilous adventure, forced to search for an ancient sacrificial relic that they hope will save their lives. As they face formidable challenges, Léopold and Laryssa surrender to the passionate intimacy that possesses them. After hundreds of years of denying himself love, will Léopold bond to the woman who has begun to crack the impenetrable shell around his heart? As evil draws near, will Laryssa survive the demon that has come to take her soul?
My Review ~
This is the 5th book in the Immortals of New Orleans series. While you can read it as a stand alone, you really will miss a lot of backstory if you don't read the previous books. That being said, this is one of the strongest books in the series. As I said on a previous review, with each new book the author really gets better and better, and this book really shows that with both characters and world building.
I'll admit I wasn't overly excited hearing that Leopold was the next to get his story in this series. I was seriously hoping for Dimitri to be next, but I'll completely admit when I'm wrong. I was SO Wrong.. Leopold's story was awesome! The author really picked a perfect mate for him in Laryssa. While she was trying to hide who and what she was from him, she was still strong and mostly confident of herself. The minor lack of confidence in herself made her more approachable as a character.
Leopold is one suave, yet utterly Alpha ancient vampire. He knows what he wants, sees it, takes it, and damn the consequences for he most part. Yet having Laryssa and baby Ava in his life change everything for him. You literally see the hardass persona melt away the more he's around and the more he comes to care for Laryssa. He really wants to be what she needs and wants and he completely changes himself for her.
Through this story Leopold and Laryssa became one of my favorite couples in this series. However, I am very excited for what happens in the next book if what I'm supposing is going to happen from the last bit of this one. I seriously recommend picking this book up and this series if you haven't yet tried it. ~Reviewed by Chris
This review is the property of Chris and not be shared or copied unless by the Publisher or Author or unless credit is given.
May 13, 2014
I really enjoyed reading Leopold’s Wicked Embrace. It’s the 5th book in Grosso’s Immortals of New Orleans series, so I was a little concerned that I would be lost going into it, but I don’t feel as though I missed any huge part of the story by starting with book 5. I’m sure it would have enhanced my reading experience knowing more of the back story of some of the characters, but I definitely never felt lost having not read the others.
Kym Grosso seems to have a great talent for merging and balancing all of the elements I enjoy reading into one book. Leopold’s Wicked Embrace has humor, action, mystery, supernatural characters, romance and everything else I need to like a book without one particular element overshadowing any of the others. Each element plays its own very important role, so there are no places in the book where it felt as though she was just trying to fill spaces to make the book longer.
In this world there is pretty much every supernatural creature you could want. There are vampires, werewolves, witches, and a few others that I’ll leave you to figure out for yourself. While they obviously don’t all always love each other, they do seem to be able to get along when necessary and work together to do what needs to be done. That’s definitely something I enjoyed about this book. There really is something for everyone who enjoys paranormal hanging out in Grosso’s New Orleans!
Each character has its own weaknesses and strengths. Laryssa has been hiding what she is from everyone for so long. It’s really starting to wear her out. Leopold needs her help to find out why someone is trying to kill baby Ava and just who is behind it all. Ava seems to be like Laryssa, supernaturally speaking, so Laryssa feels a bond with the baby. Laryssa is really not to eager to tell Leopold exactly what she is, since she is something a bit different from what we regularly see in paranormal romance books. I know they are out there, but I, myself, haven’t read too many books about them. It was a refreshing change from the usual. She was the kind of female lead that has strengths as long as she doesn’t let her weaknesses get in the way if that makes any sense!
The dynamic among the male characters in Leopold’s Wicked Embrace was just hilarious to me. The wolves really seem to have a great sense of humor, and I would totally want to hang out with these guys. The vampires seem to be your typical angsty type of people, many assuming they are better than everyone else and that sort of thing, but Leopold himself is likeable enough.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who likes Paranormal Romance with a variety of species. I would also recommend they also read the rest of the series, as I myself will be doing very, very soon! If the rest of the books in this series are as good as Leopold’s Wicked Embrace, I may have found a new series to add to my list of favorites!
Kym Grosso seems to have a great talent for merging and balancing all of the elements I enjoy reading into one book. Leopold’s Wicked Embrace has humor, action, mystery, supernatural characters, romance and everything else I need to like a book without one particular element overshadowing any of the others. Each element plays its own very important role, so there are no places in the book where it felt as though she was just trying to fill spaces to make the book longer.
In this world there is pretty much every supernatural creature you could want. There are vampires, werewolves, witches, and a few others that I’ll leave you to figure out for yourself. While they obviously don’t all always love each other, they do seem to be able to get along when necessary and work together to do what needs to be done. That’s definitely something I enjoyed about this book. There really is something for everyone who enjoys paranormal hanging out in Grosso’s New Orleans!
Each character has its own weaknesses and strengths. Laryssa has been hiding what she is from everyone for so long. It’s really starting to wear her out. Leopold needs her help to find out why someone is trying to kill baby Ava and just who is behind it all. Ava seems to be like Laryssa, supernaturally speaking, so Laryssa feels a bond with the baby. Laryssa is really not to eager to tell Leopold exactly what she is, since she is something a bit different from what we regularly see in paranormal romance books. I know they are out there, but I, myself, haven’t read too many books about them. It was a refreshing change from the usual. She was the kind of female lead that has strengths as long as she doesn’t let her weaknesses get in the way if that makes any sense!
The dynamic among the male characters in Leopold’s Wicked Embrace was just hilarious to me. The wolves really seem to have a great sense of humor, and I would totally want to hang out with these guys. The vampires seem to be your typical angsty type of people, many assuming they are better than everyone else and that sort of thing, but Leopold himself is likeable enough.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who likes Paranormal Romance with a variety of species. I would also recommend they also read the rest of the series, as I myself will be doing very, very soon! If the rest of the books in this series are as good as Leopold’s Wicked Embrace, I may have found a new series to add to my list of favorites!
April 10, 2014
One of the oldest vampires to walk the earth, Leopold Devereoux is dangerous, sexy, and one you do not want to get entangled with. When he finds a baby left to die in the snow, it unleashes a rage Leopold has not felt in a long time. As Leopold vows to protect the innocent babe, he knows he needs help figuring out what is trying to attack the babe. Seeking out Laryssa Theriot and enlisting her help is a bit of an uphill battle. The woman who is holding secrets is one of few who are not afraid of Leopold, she is a rarity.
Leopold never wanted to be vulnerable again, he has kept his heart shielded and although some would consider his life lonely, he sees it as guarded. However in the last few months he has befriended a wolf and now has this desire to claim Laryssa as his own. He has a dark side to him though that he knows will push Laryssa away and even though he would like nothing more than to keep her, he has to let her go. Problem is Laryssa is determined to break down the walls Leopold has and even though she has her own demon to deal with, she needs Leopold by her side.
What a delight. I have been anxiously waiting for Leopold's story and it did not disappoint. Leo wowza, he is dark sensual and Laryssa is sassy and mouthy which keeps Leo off kilter. All your favorite characters are in this one and the story is unexpected and full of surprises.
Leopold never wanted to be vulnerable again, he has kept his heart shielded and although some would consider his life lonely, he sees it as guarded. However in the last few months he has befriended a wolf and now has this desire to claim Laryssa as his own. He has a dark side to him though that he knows will push Laryssa away and even though he would like nothing more than to keep her, he has to let her go. Problem is Laryssa is determined to break down the walls Leopold has and even though she has her own demon to deal with, she needs Leopold by her side.
What a delight. I have been anxiously waiting for Leopold's story and it did not disappoint. Leo wowza, he is dark sensual and Laryssa is sassy and mouthy which keeps Leo off kilter. All your favorite characters are in this one and the story is unexpected and full of surprises.
April 30, 2014
At first I was not sure if I liked this series or not because of my own goofy mistake of reading book two first but when I read book one I fell in love with this author's writing and world building with her vampires and wolves.
Leopold is a dangerous vampire to be enemies with, he has been a vampire for hundreds of years and has the bad ass reputation to back up his actions. When the other vampires and wolves needed his help he was there, no questions asked. Agreeing to help he never would have guessed that he would be saving a new born infant. Hiding the infant from an unknown evil that is trying to kill her he gets all his friends involved in caring for the little girl who is part wolf and part who knows what.
Laryssa, a human with special abilities meets Leopold in a bar one night and is automatically drawn to him. The pull is mutual for Leopold who thinks he is too evil and damaged for anyone to ever love again. When he tracks her down he realizes she is way more than a human woman but he can't get her to tell him exactly what she is.
The journey these two embark on together is nothing short of a remarkable love story. The regrets in both their pasts keep them from trusting too easily, but once they both open their hearts to love it is an awesome full body awakening for them both. The bond that is built is truly a once in a lifetime love for each of them.
Leopold is a dangerous vampire to be enemies with, he has been a vampire for hundreds of years and has the bad ass reputation to back up his actions. When the other vampires and wolves needed his help he was there, no questions asked. Agreeing to help he never would have guessed that he would be saving a new born infant. Hiding the infant from an unknown evil that is trying to kill her he gets all his friends involved in caring for the little girl who is part wolf and part who knows what.
Laryssa, a human with special abilities meets Leopold in a bar one night and is automatically drawn to him. The pull is mutual for Leopold who thinks he is too evil and damaged for anyone to ever love again. When he tracks her down he realizes she is way more than a human woman but he can't get her to tell him exactly what she is.
The journey these two embark on together is nothing short of a remarkable love story. The regrets in both their pasts keep them from trusting too easily, but once they both open their hearts to love it is an awesome full body awakening for them both. The bond that is built is truly a once in a lifetime love for each of them.
April 10, 2014
Oh Leopold, Where have you been all my Life!!!!!!
Leopold's Wicked Embrace is the 5th Book in The Immortals of New Orleans Series.. and so Far my Favorite.. It has everything, Adventure, Drama, Sexy Males, Vampires, Werewolves, Witches, Nymphs and other Supernatural Beings.. This Story revolves around Leopold Devereoux , A Thousand year old Vampire and Laryssa Theriot an antiques dealer.Without giving out spoilers.. How they come to meet , Their Mission together, Her Importance in finding herself and Saving The World and a few folks in that world.. How the Friendship that was unlikely between Dimintri, a werewolf and Leopold continues from the last book.. It is the Story of a once Isolated Vampire who lets down his guard and finds what he seeks most in his long long life..
It is the Story of Love and how when u least expect it, It comes and Knocks u over the head. This Book has it all, and while it can be read as a stand alone.. U really will want to read the whole series, for better character information..
All I can say it has a big wow factor for me and Women can fantasize over these guys.. Another Great Read from Kym Grosso.. and I cannot wait for Dimitri's Story.. Thank You Kym for Taking me to a different place again with your Books...Buy this Book and Series.. You wont be sorry...
Leopold's Wicked Embrace is the 5th Book in The Immortals of New Orleans Series.. and so Far my Favorite.. It has everything, Adventure, Drama, Sexy Males, Vampires, Werewolves, Witches, Nymphs and other Supernatural Beings.. This Story revolves around Leopold Devereoux , A Thousand year old Vampire and Laryssa Theriot an antiques dealer.Without giving out spoilers.. How they come to meet , Their Mission together, Her Importance in finding herself and Saving The World and a few folks in that world.. How the Friendship that was unlikely between Dimintri, a werewolf and Leopold continues from the last book.. It is the Story of a once Isolated Vampire who lets down his guard and finds what he seeks most in his long long life..
It is the Story of Love and how when u least expect it, It comes and Knocks u over the head. This Book has it all, and while it can be read as a stand alone.. U really will want to read the whole series, for better character information..
All I can say it has a big wow factor for me and Women can fantasize over these guys.. Another Great Read from Kym Grosso.. and I cannot wait for Dimitri's Story.. Thank You Kym for Taking me to a different place again with your Books...Buy this Book and Series.. You wont be sorry...
April 22, 2014
We have met Leo in books past in small doses, giving the reader just enough info to be intrigued by his character. Like all other main characters in this series, he is loyal to a fault. Leopold is mysterious, sexy and devious as hell. When you mix him and Dimitri, expect all rules to be broken. By the third chapter of this book, I might have peed myself giggling a couple times (ssshhhh that is a secret). Laryssa is hiding from everyone, hiding who she is, what she is and when she runs into Leopold, the axis in her world slips just enough to leave her questioning every decision she makes. I loved the introduction of new preternatural creatures, the descriptions of their attributes and mostly the steady sarcastic wit throughout this book. I adore the interactions between Dimitri and Leo, more importantly their naughty natures. This book is HOT on the sex scale, with just enough dominance to wet the panties of any reader. I could not decide however if I wanted to stray from my never ending love of Dimitri to steal Leo away from Laryssa. It is too bad you can only have one true mate, I think I might want them both. This book was not made up of fluffy sex and romance, there was a great backstory at the same time! Now I beg you Ms. Kym, can I please have more of my love? I give this a steamy five fang review.
October 3, 2015
This was an awful book. This is the 5th book in the series and there has been no growth in story line or with the characters. Its very repetitive and there is very little keeping your attention. You can only go so far with a couple who literally just met each other today. The actual story line with the demon is weak and few. How are we as readers supposed to be sacred of a demon who has done nothing threatening. How are we supposed to like your series if there is barely a connection between them and the characters. I started off enjoying this series but I am very disappointed and you should take some notes from JR Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood. She knows how to write a series where you just cant put the book down because you love these characters too much. Kym Grosso, you need to grow not stay the same in each book you write. Put some story with your sex scenes. It will only help.
SPOILER ALERT - FOR ME ALL OF THESE THINGS JUST KEPT MAKING THE BOOK WORSE
You turn Sydney into a vampire in a passing conversation
You give the baby to Logan & Wynter
There supposed to be finding an object and killing this demon - but wait lets have 5 sex scenes first.
90% of this book is about Larissa & Leopold -- and Larissa is a very annoying character. Your brand new and you have her always complaining and being jealous
And STOP saying acquiescing, please, and that feels so good
SPOILER ALERT - FOR ME ALL OF THESE THINGS JUST KEPT MAKING THE BOOK WORSE
You turn Sydney into a vampire in a passing conversation
You give the baby to Logan & Wynter
There supposed to be finding an object and killing this demon - but wait lets have 5 sex scenes first.
90% of this book is about Larissa & Leopold -- and Larissa is a very annoying character. Your brand new and you have her always complaining and being jealous
And STOP saying acquiescing, please, and that feels so good
April 6, 2014
Well what can I say the wait was worth it. Kym Grosso has delivered another 5 star plus book with Léopold’s Wicked Embrace. Wow… Leopold and Sydney had the flames flaming hot in this book. There was a lot of hot sex with a little kink a lot of laughing and some OMG noooooo’s….. that can’t happen with some ohhhh thank goodness mixed in with it. Once you start Leopold’s book you will not be able to put it down like all the rest of kyms books so be prepared to stay awake until you suck it all in. I really love to see a hot alpha female bring down a tough as nail alpha and bring Leo down Sydney did. You will get a chance to see some of your favorite’s in this story also. That’s what I love about the way kym writes her characters always have chemistry and are hot together she always brings all of our other favorite hot alpha males and females into the mix and I love that. This whole series is awesome so if you have read it yet then you need to head right on over and get your copy.
January 20, 2017
Léopold Devereoux, seductive and lethal vampire, returns to New Orleans to find a killer, this search leads him to Laryssa Theriot who not only hides her supernatural being but she also hides from evil that is after her.
Now Laryssa awakens feelings in Leopold that he buried a long time ago, centuries ago, and try to stay out of her life is not proving to be an easy task. Laryssa however agrees so help Leopold in the search for the killer , as he promises to keep her safe and protect her.
Deep in the heart of New Orleans, they embark on a adventure, forced to search for an ancient sacrificial relic that they hope will save their lives. As all this happens, Léopold and Laryssa surrender to the passionate intimacy that possesses them. After hundreds of years of denying himself love, will he bond to her or will he turn his back to her.
Another great story, and narrated its even better.
Now Laryssa awakens feelings in Leopold that he buried a long time ago, centuries ago, and try to stay out of her life is not proving to be an easy task. Laryssa however agrees so help Leopold in the search for the killer , as he promises to keep her safe and protect her.
Deep in the heart of New Orleans, they embark on a adventure, forced to search for an ancient sacrificial relic that they hope will save their lives. As all this happens, Léopold and Laryssa surrender to the passionate intimacy that possesses them. After hundreds of years of denying himself love, will he bond to her or will he turn his back to her.
Another great story, and narrated its even better.
April 5, 2014
I have been waiting for a long time for Leopold's book, this is the fifth book in the Immortals of New Orleans Series.
Leopold Devereoux is a dangerous,sexy,domineering vampire who is used to getting what he wants. What he doesn't want is to be tied to anyone he prefers solitude,but recent events put him in the path of Laryssa Theriot. Laryssa works with antiques and she is also hiding a secret about herself a secret that has put her life in danger. When she meets Leopold it's almost impossible for her to resist him, but even harder for her to trust someone with her secret.
This book is amazing,the scenes between Leopold and Laryssa I found myself blushing, I just couldn't help it. Every time I read one of Kym Grosso's books I think this one is my favorite and now it's Leopold's Wicked Embrace.
Leopold Devereoux is a dangerous,sexy,domineering vampire who is used to getting what he wants. What he doesn't want is to be tied to anyone he prefers solitude,but recent events put him in the path of Laryssa Theriot. Laryssa works with antiques and she is also hiding a secret about herself a secret that has put her life in danger. When she meets Leopold it's almost impossible for her to resist him, but even harder for her to trust someone with her secret.
This book is amazing,the scenes between Leopold and Laryssa I found myself blushing, I just couldn't help it. Every time I read one of Kym Grosso's books I think this one is my favorite and now it's Leopold's Wicked Embrace.
April 7, 2014
I love this series and each book is better and better! Leopold is a very sexy and ancient vampire and he has decided to never fall in love again but, he might have no choice when he comes upon the mysterious and not quite human Laryssa!
Will Laryssa and Leopold find love? Will Leopold find out what Laryssa is in time to save her and baby Ava? Will Laryssa learn to trust Leopold before its too late? So many questions, must read to find out! I loved watching this tale unfold! Love that all the characters work together to protect baby Ava! Not everyone will make it out of this adventure ok! Get it now and don't miss out!
Will Laryssa and Leopold find love? Will Leopold find out what Laryssa is in time to save her and baby Ava? Will Laryssa learn to trust Leopold before its too late? So many questions, must read to find out! I loved watching this tale unfold! Love that all the characters work together to protect baby Ava! Not everyone will make it out of this adventure ok! Get it now and don't miss out!
April 13, 2014
I received Leopolds wicked embrace as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I must say, I have read the entire series and this book was by far my favorite, and trust me when I say I've loved them all. There's something about Leopolds character that wrapped me up from page one. He's powerful, sexy and strong. Yet when he meets Laryssa you immediately start seeing those tough walls begin to crumble. Storyline is exciting, scary, sexy, action filled, just fantastic. Oh and the sex scenes....HOT!!!! Now impatiently waiting for Dimitris story and I have a funny feeling it's going to be even better.
August 23, 2014
A Vampires second change
Leopold steals my heart in his adventure to save a baby's life. While trying to get answers about the baby,Leopold finds the woman who will change his existence. Larissa is a beautiful woman with her own secrets.
Leopold steals my heart in his adventure to save a baby's life. While trying to get answers about the baby,Leopold finds the woman who will change his existence. Larissa is a beautiful woman with her own secrets.
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