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Vampire Beach #5
High Stakes
Jason thinks he must have just about taken all the challenges that can be thrown at him and Sienna. For once, things seem great girlfriend, great friends and great place to live. Then Sienna's older sister, Paige turns up unexpectedly from college in Paris.Paige brings the usual Devereux charm with her. She is gorgeous, glam and sophisticated. When she suggests spending Spring Break in Las Vegas the Malibu crowd jump at the chance and Jason is overwhelmed by the money, clubs and champagne that flows 24 hours a day.But when Paige's old boyfriend — Mark Lessard — turns up, things suddenly get dangerous. Sienna's missing — being used as bait between Paige and Mark so a deal is made between them. Suddenly the stakes are very high...
244 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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June 20, 2009
My favoutrite of the series. Must read.
June 14, 2025
This was a way better book than the previous book in the series, and finally introduces a character that has been mentioned in every book; Paige, Sienna's older sister. Most of the novel takes place in Las Vegas, and I did appreciate the change of location. I did also like the fact that Zach got more characterisation because I do really like Zach.
September 12, 2017
aimed I think at the younger end of the YA scale but if you're after an extremely light, no hidden secrets, no adult content at all this is for you.
For some reason I have read up to book 6 (I think that's all published till now). if I'm honest the spin on vamps is a little different and some of the characters a little endearing.
And it's sometimes good to get a little light relief from heavy serious reading!!!!
We finally meet Siennas legendary sister Paige who rocks up a month early home from college in Paris.
After a welcome home party she decides it's a good idea to go to Vegas the next day.
The usual vamps go and as Jason is going so goes Adam!
But sienna and Jason both can tell something is worrying Paige....or rather scaring her.
The trip to Vegas isn't the spring break vacation relaxation and (for Jason and sienna) some much needed down time they first thought it would be.
But at least this is showing that there ARE bad vamps in the world but when there are good ones - you really don't want to mess with them together.
But I still couldn't in all good heart give any of them more than a 3* .
Yes Jason was a cute new guy who does well against all the vamps. Sienna does well as the beautiful yet is-she-isnt-she reachable female...... but there is STILL the whole vamp theme. More explanations are needed in the way of how they exist in general day to day etc....
And as much as yes I like Jason...how does he keep besting vamps? A mere mortal shouldn't. There should at least be a close call but he always saves the day....a little more will-he-wont-he or let a vamp be a hero with their strength or speed?
.....or maybe I don't have a clue what I'm talking about!!!! 😂😂😂 I don't know.
Sorry author.....you give a YA audience vamps in a great way and I try to ask for more than what you can give!!!
apologies!!....ill go sit in the corner over there.....!!!!😉😂😂 lol!!!!
For some reason I have read up to book 6 (I think that's all published till now). if I'm honest the spin on vamps is a little different and some of the characters a little endearing.
And it's sometimes good to get a little light relief from heavy serious reading!!!!
We finally meet Siennas legendary sister Paige who rocks up a month early home from college in Paris.
After a welcome home party she decides it's a good idea to go to Vegas the next day.
The usual vamps go and as Jason is going so goes Adam!
But sienna and Jason both can tell something is worrying Paige....or rather scaring her.
The trip to Vegas isn't the spring break vacation relaxation and (for Jason and sienna) some much needed down time they first thought it would be.
But at least this is showing that there ARE bad vamps in the world but when there are good ones - you really don't want to mess with them together.
But I still couldn't in all good heart give any of them more than a 3* .
Yes Jason was a cute new guy who does well against all the vamps. Sienna does well as the beautiful yet is-she-isnt-she reachable female...... but there is STILL the whole vamp theme. More explanations are needed in the way of how they exist in general day to day etc....
And as much as yes I like Jason...how does he keep besting vamps? A mere mortal shouldn't. There should at least be a close call but he always saves the day....a little more will-he-wont-he or let a vamp be a hero with their strength or speed?
.....or maybe I don't have a clue what I'm talking about!!!! 😂😂😂 I don't know.
Sorry author.....you give a YA audience vamps in a great way and I try to ask for more than what you can give!!!
apologies!!....ill go sit in the corner over there.....!!!!😉😂😂 lol!!!!
March 21, 2015
The vampires of Malibu are ecstatic when Paige, Sienna's older sister, returns from Paris early but, she is hiding something and her bubbly and bright facade starts to slip. Jason can never really be sure about what troubles he'll be dragged into but, as long as he has his gorgeous girlfriend, he's sure he'll be fine but, strange things start to happen to Sienna's sister. Flowers, letters, things that would be seen as romantic but, each of these occurrences scare Paige, she seems terrified. The group of the dentally enhanced, Jason and Adam, head to Las Vegas after a suggestion from Paige. It is in this city that the truth behind Paige's fear is revealed and the threat that it poses is very real. This book is awesome and intriguing. If you love vampires that don't quite conform to the usual rules then, this is a must read.
October 12, 2010
An amazing book, couldn't put it own, jst like any other good books i've read. I lurveee Siennna and Jason. My favourite out of all the Vampire Beach Series, this book was also the first one i've read cos some one else burrowed the first. So i had to read from the end and i just wanted to learn more about the characters.
P.S. I think Bell and Adam should totalllyyyyy hook up <3
P.S. I think Bell and Adam should totalllyyyyy hook up <3
December 8, 2017
Quick fun read kind of sad that there is only one book left.
January 27, 2025
I love Zach, he'a definitely my favorite character. And what with all the vampire stuff, it's awesome. 100% recommend! A must-read!
August 11, 2016
Sienna’s sister arrives home unexpectantly. During a typical Vampire Beach party, she receives an odd delivery. She then talks the whole gang into going to Las Vegas with her, but trouble follows and they get caught up in a high stakes poker game with a member of one the vampire’s first families.
While a lot of fun this story had a lot of basic errors. First off, supposing Belle is working on getting Adam to be less of a geek, but most of the time she seems to just be encouraging it. He also wanders off a lot, getting into trouble and disappearing just when they have other things to worry about.
When Paige appears, though we haven’t met her before, her being upset by something seems a little too obvious. You would think her friends would notice before Jason did.
The ‘50’s’ seem like an odd choice of ‘theme’ for the party. It’s a cocktail party, but we could have used more details. Like why the drink choice? I get the ‘blood’ part, but other that a brief thought in Jason’s mind we don’t get anything, so why have it even there. Unless that’s supposed to be the ‘odd’ food item that occurs in each book.
For a major hotel in Las Vegas, I was not very impressed. They only have 2 penthouse suites which didn’t feel large enough to be the best the hotel had to offer. The security was very lax. There shouldn’t have been any cameras aimed at the player’s hands during the game and the security room should never have been that empty or that easy to get into. Belle pretending to be the hotel manager to get the suitcases, while interesting, was way too easy.
The airport security was a lot better, though I don’t quite get how security found the stuff in their luggage while Marc and Paige still had it. You usually don’t carry that much luggage through the security line.
Fave scene: Marc getting arrested.
While a lot of fun this story had a lot of basic errors. First off, supposing Belle is working on getting Adam to be less of a geek, but most of the time she seems to just be encouraging it. He also wanders off a lot, getting into trouble and disappearing just when they have other things to worry about.
When Paige appears, though we haven’t met her before, her being upset by something seems a little too obvious. You would think her friends would notice before Jason did.
The ‘50’s’ seem like an odd choice of ‘theme’ for the party. It’s a cocktail party, but we could have used more details. Like why the drink choice? I get the ‘blood’ part, but other that a brief thought in Jason’s mind we don’t get anything, so why have it even there. Unless that’s supposed to be the ‘odd’ food item that occurs in each book.
For a major hotel in Las Vegas, I was not very impressed. They only have 2 penthouse suites which didn’t feel large enough to be the best the hotel had to offer. The security was very lax. There shouldn’t have been any cameras aimed at the player’s hands during the game and the security room should never have been that empty or that easy to get into. Belle pretending to be the hotel manager to get the suitcases, while interesting, was way too easy.
The airport security was a lot better, though I don’t quite get how security found the stuff in their luggage while Marc and Paige still had it. You usually don’t carry that much luggage through the security line.
Fave scene: Marc getting arrested.
December 6, 2014
Taking off from Legacy, Jason and Sienna are together and are as happy as can being. For once everything seems perfect to Jason, and spring break in Malibu. However, when Sienna’s older sister, Paige, comes home from Paris unannounced and suggests the entire group to spend their Spring break in Vegas, that’s when the trouble begins. I love the way Jason’s character is written, yes, he’s human and is dating a vampire; he is still in all the action. Unlike a lot of vampire novels out there where the human always hides behind the vampire. Or that human’s aren’t included in vampire business.
I favour this particular book in the series is because there were more action and the story didn’t end too quickly after the resolution, unlike the past couple of books in this series. Again the plot was simple and easy to navigate, but I just found it so hard to put down. It’s sexy, fast paced plot just digs it’s hooks in right at the beginning of the book and doesn’t let go till the very last page. Great page-turner for the young adults.
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I favour this particular book in the series is because there were more action and the story didn’t end too quickly after the resolution, unlike the past couple of books in this series. Again the plot was simple and easy to navigate, but I just found it so hard to put down. It’s sexy, fast paced plot just digs it’s hooks in right at the beginning of the book and doesn’t let go till the very last page. Great page-turner for the young adults.
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November 16, 2011Jason thinks he must have just about taken all the challenges that can be thrown at him and Sienna. For once, things seem perfect: great girlfriend, great friends and great place to live. Then Sienna's older sister, Paige turns up unexpectedly from college in Paris.Paige brings the usual Devereux charm with her. She is gorgeous, glam and sophisticated. When she suggests spending Spring Break in Las Vegas the Malibu crowd jump at the chance and Jason is overwhelmed by the money, clubs and champagne that flows 24 hours a day. But when Paige's old boyfriend - Mark Lessard - turns up, things suddenly get dangerous. Sienna's missing being used as bait between Paige and Mark so a deal is made between them. Suddenly the stakes are very high
I recommend this book to all horror readers
I recommend this book to all horror readers
March 19, 2025
I've been re-reading the Vampire Beach series recently and whilst the others have been enjoyable and I've sped through them pretty quickly, this one kind of fell flat for me. It was set in Las Vegas as apposed to Malibu, which I think was why I didn't enjoy it so much. We also get introduced to a new main character in Sienna's sister, which again I think put me off. All in a all a nice, quick beachy read which was still enjoyable and I can't believe I've only got one book left in the series.
23-Apr-15: 8/10
31-May-24: 4/10
Paperback, owned.
23-Apr-15: 8/10
31-May-24: 4/10
Paperback, owned.
August 29, 2023
We finally get to meet Sienna's sister, unfortunately she is what brings the problem in this book. ||it's all okay though as ofcourse Jason saves the day again||. This book felt like it could bave easily been a movie, it very much fitted its title. Having to save ||Adam from the dodgy dive bar I thought was just an exciting addition, then the money becomes important to the story||. I am excited to read the final book in the series.
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April 15, 2016
Overall, this is a really fun series. It reads like 80s teen fiction... kind of if Sweet Valley High were about vampires. The characters are well written and amusing, the plots are just enough off the wall to still be relatable and the vampires are easy to imagine. Too bad there is only one more book in this series!
June 8, 2015
This, the fifth entry in the Vampire Beach novels, is another enjoyable read.This time the gang heads off to Las Vegas! I believe these books belong under the category of guilty pleasure. They are what they are....YA horror/romance/adventures! I have enjoyed every one of them.
February 2, 2016
Alright heres the thing when I read these I was out of things to read and they were on sale for $3.99 and it wasn't worth it cause they were GARBAGE (do not read) I am ashamed to say that I have read these books, I WOULDN'T EVEN GIVE IT HALF A STAR!
GARBAGE, GARBAGE, GARBAGE!!!!!!!!
GARBAGE, GARBAGE, GARBAGE!!!!!!!!
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August 4, 2008What does anyone think of this book??
September 29, 2010
This was an interesting series. I found that it was like the O.C with vampires. A good read.
January 21, 2011
I am liking this clean romance series. This book seemed more action packed then the rest and didn't end immediately after big action happened, so that made me like it more than the others.
March 13, 2011
love sienna and jason are perfect together and I really want bell and adam to get together!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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April 19, 2014Will book 5 and 6 be available for purchase in the united states/america? A
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July 12, 2012its great i think
March 26, 2015
Vegas was a great setting for this. hate that the bad guy didn't pay for his crime.
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