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The Book of Prime
My name is Marney and I am immortal.
I walk the night, hunting rogues and keeping humanity safe. I work alone. I prefer it that way. Anyone who gets close to me ends up dead.
But when a hunt starts to go wrong I’m forced to accept help. And that help comes from a man whose smoky good looks and easy charm turn my world upside down.
There’s only one problem. He’s a vampire.
The sworn enemy of an immortal.
The Book of Prime is a 15000 word New Adult Paranormal Romance novelette.
I walk the night, hunting rogues and keeping humanity safe. I work alone. I prefer it that way. Anyone who gets close to me ends up dead.
But when a hunt starts to go wrong I’m forced to accept help. And that help comes from a man whose smoky good looks and easy charm turn my world upside down.
There’s only one problem. He’s a vampire.
The sworn enemy of an immortal.
The Book of Prime is a 15000 word New Adult Paranormal Romance novelette.
44 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2014
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597 people want to read
About the author
Katy Baker
103 books198 followersKaty Baker was born in London to an English mother and an American father. She grew up a stone's throw from Hampstead Heath which remains one of her favourite places in the world. During her twenties she spent several years living in San Francisco where she developed an abiding love of bagels before returning to her beloved London. She lives in south London with her husband and a very grumpy bulldog.
Katy's books explore the intricacies of human relationships with plenty of spice thrown in. What would life be without a little spice?
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Katy's books explore the intricacies of human relationships with plenty of spice thrown in. What would life be without a little spice?
Would you like to know more of Irene MacAskill’s story? Guardian of a Highlander, a short story is available as a free gift to all my newsletter subscribers. Sign up below to grab your copy and receive a regular email containing news, chat and more. https://www.subscribepage.com/w4s5u0
If you enjoy my books, come and join me over at Ream! This is my reader community where you can get early access to my books as I write them, chats with myself and other fans, artwork, research, updates and lots of other cool stuff. Come and immerse yourself in the world of Arch Through Time! Click here: https://reamstories.com/page/leianzfm2a
You can also find me at https://www.katybakerromance.com/
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April 22, 2018
Great start to the series. Looking forward to more.
March 3, 2015
I was actually wanting more
August 4, 2017
A secret league of protectors in London and good looking stranger...ther is little doubt this is well written, fast paced, but violent vampire/urban paranormal story. Part of me really wanted to get into this, but there are currently six volumes of it and each of the stories is very short, and does not lead to a resolution, but on a cliff hanger....so Buffy as an endless telenovela...not my thing.
December 14, 2016
Shocked
The first words out of my mouth on the last page was "wth?, the end?" I have to be honest , completely my fault . I did not look to see that this was only a few pages before beginning it. Otherwise I never would have read it. The story is really good and I went to get the next book, thinking okay , it's probably a 5 series at .99 each. Nope and now I will never know what happened
The first words out of my mouth on the last page was "wth?, the end?" I have to be honest , completely my fault . I did not look to see that this was only a few pages before beginning it. Otherwise I never would have read it. The story is really good and I went to get the next book, thinking okay , it's probably a 5 series at .99 each. Nope and now I will never know what happened
August 5, 2018
Not what I expected
Do not, repeat, do not read this if you dislike cliffhangers. I hate them, usually do not read books that contain them. To add to that frustration, there is a lot of suggestions but not much clarification. I was angry about the cliffhanger and confused by the unanswered questions. I won't be reading the next installment.
Do not, repeat, do not read this if you dislike cliffhangers. I hate them, usually do not read books that contain them. To add to that frustration, there is a lot of suggestions but not much clarification. I was angry about the cliffhanger and confused by the unanswered questions. I won't be reading the next installment.
January 19, 2020
A look at my thoughts
I really enjoyed this story line. It seems prejudice and pride are very much alive in this world as in ours. I can understand her motivations as well as her fears and I look forward to the next book.👍
I really enjoyed this story line. It seems prejudice and pride are very much alive in this world as in ours. I can understand her motivations as well as her fears and I look forward to the next book.👍
July 29, 2021
A small taste of excitement and surprises
A good start to what sounds and reads like a series that will hold your attention and leaving you sighing and gasping in expectations what what's to come!
A good start to what sounds and reads like a series that will hold your attention and leaving you sighing and gasping in expectations what what's to come!
September 6, 2021
Heroine sucks
The heroine of this story is an idiot and self absorbed. Total waste of a read. Didn’t like this book at all.
The heroine of this story is an idiot and self absorbed. Total waste of a read. Didn’t like this book at all.
September 29, 2021
Good read
I like the book kept me turning pages and plenty of action and a tiny bit romance that. See!s like its gonna build ! Cant wait until I get book two!
I like the book kept me turning pages and plenty of action and a tiny bit romance that. See!s like its gonna build ! Cant wait until I get book two!
December 8, 2016
I wish I can read the rest
March 19, 2017
Enjoyed. But short. Need next book
March 14, 2017
Interesting reading
This book is a take on the vampire genre. While not overly horrible, it isn't exactly new either. No interesting twist or turn.
This book is a take on the vampire genre. While not overly horrible, it isn't exactly new either. No interesting twist or turn.
March 10, 2015
I just love novellas becuase it gives the reader the opportunity to sample an author's writing style and determine whether or not a book/series is the one for him or her. "The Book of Prime" allowed me the opportunity to peruse the storyline for a 'new adult" vampire series.
Marnay is an immortal chasing down a rogue vampire by the name of Hugh Montgomery. No, I do not know what type of immortal she is but she has been sent by the Council headed by her father to take him out. When she fails at her first attempt, the Synod or vampire council steps in along with Ciaran Conner, an Irish vampire to assist in killing Hugh. For the first time in a long time, something stirs within Marnay and it seems Ciaran feels the attraction as well.
When Marnay stumbles upon the RIduchi amulet, it is clear signal that the Church of the Prime or vampire cult is again rearing its ugly head. They must be defeated and in order to do so, Marnay and Ciaran will need to work together unless, her willful pride and need to act alone takes over.
While this was a little entertaining, it was so short that too many gaps were left in the read and I truly didn't get a good feel for the world building or the characters. I found the attraction between Marnay and Ciaran unbelievable because there was insufficient time to establish such a bound between these characters. While I am mildly curious as to what will happen next, I am unsure at this point if I will go on with the series.
Marnay is an immortal chasing down a rogue vampire by the name of Hugh Montgomery. No, I do not know what type of immortal she is but she has been sent by the Council headed by her father to take him out. When she fails at her first attempt, the Synod or vampire council steps in along with Ciaran Conner, an Irish vampire to assist in killing Hugh. For the first time in a long time, something stirs within Marnay and it seems Ciaran feels the attraction as well.
When Marnay stumbles upon the RIduchi amulet, it is clear signal that the Church of the Prime or vampire cult is again rearing its ugly head. They must be defeated and in order to do so, Marnay and Ciaran will need to work together unless, her willful pride and need to act alone takes over.
While this was a little entertaining, it was so short that too many gaps were left in the read and I truly didn't get a good feel for the world building or the characters. I found the attraction between Marnay and Ciaran unbelievable because there was insufficient time to establish such a bound between these characters. While I am mildly curious as to what will happen next, I am unsure at this point if I will go on with the series.
November 30, 2015
Good book
I have only one problem with these kinds of series to short. I am okay with series but at least give people a full book. If you don't mind a book that is short. This book is for you. It's very well written. But right when you start getting into it it ends on a cliffhanger so you have to buy the next one. I'd rather pay five bucks or more to get a longer version. But it is a really good start of this series. So if you don't mind to keep paying to keep going this this is for you. You won't be disappointed.
I have only one problem with these kinds of series to short. I am okay with series but at least give people a full book. If you don't mind a book that is short. This book is for you. It's very well written. But right when you start getting into it it ends on a cliffhanger so you have to buy the next one. I'd rather pay five bucks or more to get a longer version. But it is a really good start of this series. So if you don't mind to keep paying to keep going this this is for you. You won't be disappointed.
January 19, 2017
The synopsis looked interesting but it was too short for me to really get a good impression of the story. This first book looks much more like a first part, an introduction to what is going to happen, thought I really liked the idea of the pearl and the temporary vulnerability of Immortals.
I also think Katty Baker as a good pen. I will give a chance to the rest of the serie, but I'm not in a hurry.
I also think Katty Baker as a good pen. I will give a chance to the rest of the serie, but I'm not in a hurry.
July 15, 2014
This is a fast read book. I liked it but not enough to follow up.
December 27, 2014
Intriguing, sexy, and mysterious novella gem.
June 1, 2015
Kind of blah. Not my cup of tea.
December 27, 2015
Good Vampire Romance
Quick read with a new take on vampires and immortals and humans. Subtly Erotic plot that doesn't turn into pulp fiction.
Quick read with a new take on vampires and immortals and humans. Subtly Erotic plot that doesn't turn into pulp fiction.
Read
January 26, 2016It was a short story but it was good.....will definitely read the next in the series
September 4, 2016
Good
I love this book and would like to read more of this story and I would like to read more
I love this book and would like to read more of this story and I would like to read more
December 25, 2016
Short but intersting
June 8, 2019
Osm adventures thrilled suspens love it
When you get it you know it.... That's this is it .... Just love this book..... It's one of my favorite
When you get it you know it.... That's this is it .... Just love this book..... It's one of my favorite
September 11, 2015
very boring.
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