The strongest bonds are forged in blood. And breaking them comes at a deadly price.
Emberline never expected to be bound to three powerful vampires, but fate had other plans.
Now she finds herself caught between passion, danger, and a destiny that could destroy them all. Her bargain with Dante was never supposed to become love. Yet their arranged marriage has deepened into something real.
Gabriel was raised to rule the mafia empire. Taught to be cold. Untouchable. Merciless. But Ember is the one weakness he never saw coming until she owned his heart.
Nico Draconi has always used his charm to keep the darkest parts of himself hidden. But his armor is cracking, and the truth he’s buried is clawing its way free—a dangerous secret bound by forbidden magic, one he swore would never see the light of day.
As their enemies close in, Nico must continue pretending to be someone he’s not, or embrace a destiny steeped in death and darkness—and risk losing Emberline forever.
When Ember and her three vampire mates choose between protecting their bond and saving the empire, they discover survival will demand the ultimate sacrifice.
But in the D'Immortali Dynasty, everyone goes down fighting.
Devoted is perfect for readers who love dark mafia romance, spicy reverse harem vampire romance, fated mates, powerful alpha vampires, enemies-to-lovers tension, dark fantasy romance, forbidden love, found family, and high-stakes politics.
Fueled by black coffee, ice cream and bad nineties music, L.A. McGinnis spends her days writing best-selling steamy fantasies filled with damaged heroes who long to be whole and smart, authentic heroines. A life-long fascination with storytelling inspired her to weave these contemporary tales of legendary fated mates where the princess never needs rescuing, but sometimes the hero does.
"I built this castle to keep you safe, where the nightmares can never find you!"-Nico Draconi
The soul-gripping, heart-wrenching and unputdownable 3rd installement in The D'Immortali Vampire Dinasty is all I've waited and so much more! Told in Nico's POV,and Nico,the jockester always with a smirk has secrets,very deadly secrets...and he may have to grovel in front of Dante and Gabriel... Don't want to give to much because you really need to read it without spoilers but expect high tension, high stakes, action non-stop,enemies deadlier than ever and spice hotter than hell. (Just a tease- the boys take Ember to a cove and let the passion loose in a scorching hot scene.) The chemistry between them, the banter is absolutely delicious and balances perfectly all the twists and turns, suspense and danger that kept me on the edge of my seat . As always is very well written with a rich,complex and imaginative overarching plot that painted vivid imagery in my mind that made the characters feel real and left me so engrossed that I was unable to stop reading to the perfect ending...for now.I can't wait to see what's coming in the final installement of D'Immortali Vampire Dinasty.
🖤Why Choose Vampire mafia romance 🖤Damaged MMCs 🖤Fierce Fmc 🖤Shadow & Fire Daddies 🖤Forced Proximity 🖤Friends to Lovers 🖤Shattered Pasts & Secrets Uncovered 🖤Dreamwalking 🖤Dark & Blood Magic 🖤Found Family 🖤Political intrigue 🖤Touch Her and die
This series just keeps getting better, darker and steamier (I'm not surprised considering the author). This is a fantastic continuation of "The D'Immortali Vampire Dynasty" and I haven't found a book by her that I haven't loved; a fast-paced vampire mafia why choose romance with a sassy female MC who is determined to stop her uncle with the help of her husband, his brother and their best friend; while they're all getting used to the idea that they all love her and she them.
"You are a queen, and you deserve to be treated like one. I'm a Draconi soldier, Emberline. I'm not a mafia Don or a Dominico heir. Out in the real world, I have nothing to offer you, except my name. In here, I can give you the world. A place to keep you safe, where the nightmares can't find you.
Following on from "DESIRED" Emberline, Dante, Gabriel and Nico are starting to learn that there are more plots in motion than they had anticipated, and though their main aim is to stop Ember's uncle from enslaving the dynasty, they might have larger problems to worry about.
💖 Emberline's marriage to Dante wasn't meant to be real but she can't deny she'd do everything to keep him saf,e though she's also starting to realise how much his brother and their best friend mean to her as well. 💖 Gabriel has been brought up to be the Heir, untouchable and ruling the D'Immortali Dynasty; but he's starting to realise that doesn't mean anything without Ember by his side. 💖 Nico has always been the one with a smile, a jest, though he was trained to be a weapon; but in this book we learn of his much darker side and the secrets he's been hiding since before he met Gabriel and Dante. 💖 Dante still feels he's a monster, though he has got control of his demon who seems to be in agreement with their group; particularly when it comes to how they all feel about Ember. But there are things they encounter in this that not even he can stop with his fires. 💖I loved seeing Emilia and her males working with Ember, Dante, Gabriel and Nico, and learning more about their pasts. 💖You also can't help but feel sorry for Luca and Valeria for what they have to deal with in this third book, and just as things seem to be going well for the pair.
The men are starting to work on the same page, though Nico's secrets coming to the light do cause a few more problems; but it was lovely to see them all together. The chemistry is hot and the banter is wonderful (and the cove scene, chef's kiss 😘). Warning, the last third of this book is heart wrenching with some wonderfully fast-paced action and some brilliant lines from Nico. Once you start this you won't be able to put it down.
A brilliant continuation of The D'Immortali Vampire Dynasty (this series just keeps getting better) with action from the first page and wonderful characters (you can't help falling in love with these vampires), tension, desire and chemistry. There's banter, action, betrayal, deception, dark magic, a demon, Death, love, secrets, danger, great character development, fantastic twists, romance and steam.
Thank you L.A. McGinnis for writing this book, I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
❤️ Morally Gray Antiheroes 🖤 Fierce & Stabby Heroine ❤️ Chaotic arranged marriage 🖤 "My Wife" ❤️ Touch her and 🔥 🖤 Found family/ride or 💀 loyal ❤️ Damaged MMCs / Emotional Scars 🖤 Fierce & Stabby Heroine ❤️ He's in her dreams 🖤 Hiding a dark secret ❤️ Reverse Harem Romance - MFMM/why choose (learning to share) 🖤 Vampire Mafia ❤️ Blood Magic 🖤 Plenty of spice
Y’all…we hit the ground running and pick up right where book two left off…a true clusterf*ck. The STRESS I felt in chapter 7, barely even 5% of the book…UNREAL. Our group is going through it and these villains we are facing with dark magic birthing literal nightmare fuel, the likes of which I have never seen before?! *SCREAMING*
🖤Why Choose & Only One Bed 🔥 🩸Wounded Heroes 🖤Fierce & Stabby Heroine 🩸Shadow & Fire Daddies 🖤Pining & Forced Proximity 🩸Friends to Lovers 🖤Shattered Pasts & Secrets Uncovered 🖤Dreamwalking 🩸Dark & Blood Magic 🖤Found Family 🩸High-Stakes Politics & Scheming Elders 🖤Touch Her & Cease to Exist 💀🔥
Emberline never envisioned being bound to three powerful vampires, yet fate had other plans for her. Her marriage to Dante was never meant to be real, but there’s no denying that what they have is irreplaceable – Dante would sacrifice himself to keep her safe without a moment’s hesitation. Gabriel was supposed to be the untouchable heir, but Ember has his heart and has shown him he has everything to lose. Nico has used his charm to hide the darkest parts of himself, and his secrets aren’t staying buried. As their enemies get closer, Nico must accept the darkness within, even if it could mean losing the only family he’s ever held dear…
Tension? Sky high. Stakes? Even higher (trust me, it’s possible). Danger Level? Threats at every turn. Betrayals? They cut deep. Intrigue? You literally cannot put this book down and will be on the edge of your seat the entire time. The way Nico is trying to weasel his way in to be my favorite and I’m over here jealous of a fictional character as Ember just keeps stacking the deck with powerful men in her corner! Nico’s magic? I KNEW it was something else, but I couldn’t have predicted exactly what, and it is SO GOOD! Nico and Dante together? Hello inner demons soothed by their love! And the way in which the group is actively choosing one another, even when it’s hard and secrets and new alliances try to shake their foundation? Impeccable. The banter banters, the spice SPICES in a VERY memorable way, and the amount of times my jaw was slack? Too many to count. Am I distraught? Yes. Am I committed to the bitter end and hoping for some painful ends for a few people? Absolutely.
Okay… you really looked at me and said “What if we add vampires to a mafia dynasty?” and expected me to have the self-control to walk away? 😂🩸
Absolutely not.
Devoted pulled me straight into its world of vampires, power, danger and complicated relationships, and I was more than happy to let the chaos happen. There’s something about vampire mafia romance that just works when you want your romance served with a generous side of “this could end terribly, but I'm invested.” 😂🖤
The character dynamics were definitely a highlight for me. There’s plenty of tension, possessive energy, secrets and emotional complications, and I enjoyed watching the relationships develop against the backdrop of the larger mafia world.
And the vampire vibes? 🧛♂️🩸 YES. Give me immortal characters with questionable morals, power struggles and enough attitude to fill an entire room, and apparently I'm going to be sitting there happily turning pages.
I also enjoyed the darker tone and the way the story balances romance with danger and family dynamics. There’s always that feeling that one wrong move could make everything go sideways, which kept me curious about what was coming next.
There were a few areas where I wanted a little more development, particularly around some of the character and relationship moments, which kept this at four stars for me. But overall, I had a fun time with it and definitely enjoyed getting lost in the D’Immortali world.
A spectacular PNR RH, with a plot that is as captivating as it is thrilling. The twists had me practically biting my nails!
The fight is not over yet. They may have lost one battle—or need to retreated from the last battle/trap—but they are not ones to give up easily.
So many unknowns... Their lives aren’t easy. It’s always one thing after another. They’ve barely recovered from the last blow, and they already need to prepare for a new battle.
What a nerve-wracking ride! It was a constant “For GOD’s sake!”, “Seriously? SERIOUSLY?” and “NO!”.
And, just to get on my nerves, it goes from “No secrets” to “I can’t tell you” or “You don’t want to know,” and then “Let’s go!” followed immediately by “I’m not sure this is the best option.”
It’s amazing how they use the excuse of not wanting to hurt the people they love as a reason to keep secrets. Don’t they realize that’s just a recipe for a complete disaster? Huh? They give us such a nervous itch that all we want to do is shake some sense into them! Guys, you’re driving me absolutely crazy!
I understand the uncertainty when you’re dealing with a life-or-death situation, but they make things even more complicated for themselves with all their insecurities on top of an already uncertain situation.
And yet, I found myself smiling and turning the page.
What helps—and A LOT, LOL—is that our MMCs know exactly how to get our FMC to relax. Not that they have much time, or that they’re ever allowed to rest for very long. But they make the most of whatever time they get. And the temperature definitely rises—quite a lot.
I loved it!
Another really cool thing about these series is that they end in a way that feels more like a pause, more of a “to be continued” than a cliffhanger.
So much has happened, there are still so few certainties, and there’s still so much left to do.
And I’ll be here waiting to find out what happens next.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
If you are reading this review you’ve already probably read the first two installments of the D’Immortali Vampire Dynasty and know what a fun time this series is. Book three is stress. Pure stress. Our merry band of vampires have to rely on the hospitality of an enemy turned quasi ally for shelter and safety as they work through how and what they can possibly do to get themselves out of the mess Giovanni had plunged them into. The evil we have known in this series so far gets completely blown out of the water with Blackwood. He engages Ember and Nico in a battle on a completely different plane. One in which Dante can’t help them, Nico has to come clean with demons of his past, and the group has to rely on each other more than ever. For characters who always have a plan, always have a scheme and are always confident, it’s stressful to see them all be so at a loss for words of how to fix their situation and rid Venice of the evil. This is Nico’s book as the author has previously stated. We get so much more depth into his character, the darker more insidious side of his past, the part of him we haven’t typically seen in the previous books. HOWEVER, Dante is still my favorite. His depth of love and connection with Ember is palpable. He will go to any length and move any mountain to get to her, to save her, to protect her. He also gets a bit jealous in this book which is always a good time! ;) we get depth into background of other ancillary characters in this as well and it’s a great next phase of the series as a whole.
Emberline and her men have found help from an unexpected quarter, but there is a catch. But they need somewhere that Gio and Blackwood don't know about. This will give them time to regroup and come up with a plan. They realise they need Emilia, but with her being in status, how can they free her?
Emberline, Dante, Gabriel, and Nico fight not just for themselves, but for the whole dynasty. Gio and Blackwood have let power, greed, and corruption rule them. They will do anything and everything to bring the families to heel. The group needs to find a way to kill them without destabilising the power structure or creating a vacuum that would cause more problems. This will be hard since both have an arsenal of creatures that should not see the light of day.
Yet, secrets and half-truths can cause problems within their own group. What will happen when they come to light? Will they trust them? Is this how their Uncle and Blackwood are always a few steps ahead?
Again, this book leaves us on another cliffhanger, with the conclusion coming in the next book. As usual, the book sucked me in from page one. You feel for all of the main characters, as well as the secondary ones. They fight to survive the horrors they face. They are fighting not just for themselves but for all those families whose lives will be taken from them or become mindless pawns in their Uncle's power games. The story is action-packed and steamy. It explores family, friendships, loyalties, power, greed, and corruption.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
...until it's finished. I'm already nearly counting down until December for book 4, and prematurely upset that may be the last one in the series.
I've read a lot from this author, with this book being provided thanks to Book Sirens for a chance to read and review. (Thanks!)
This series is by far my favorite. No need to refresh who is who among the angry, growling leading males. No reminders of where we are, because vampire mafia. I swoon.
Of course, secrets are unveiled, strengths and weaknesses in turn, and alliances rise and fall.
Each MMC seems to take their turn, and here it's Nico, deliciously broken and powerful at once. That's not to say that the others are fading into the background - absolutely not. I appreciate them all having their own unique personalities and voices rather than having to double check again to see who's narrating in the multiple POV chapters.
It's not all about the males - the females are also strong, each unique.
Spicy scenes? Of course! I'm shocked to admit it, but I'm skimming those rather than relishing them just to see more of what happens with the plot.
Once all books are out, I'll definitely be devoting (see what I did there?) time to read them all in order with no inconvenient breaks between waiting for the next to emerge.
✨𝒜𝑅𝒞 𝑅𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌✨ 📖: Devoted: D’Immortali Vampire Mafia Dynasty: Book 3 (The D'Immortali Vampire Dynasty)
Devoted is the third installment in the series and in this story, the reader gets the tragic back story of Nico Draconi, the loyal soldier who is like a brother to Gabriel and Dante but harbors some dark secrets of his own.
Tropes: 👀Multi POV ⚔️Stabby FMC 💞Why choose 🤝Revenge pact 💍Arranged/forced marriage 🧛🏻Vampire mafia romance 🩶Morally grey MCs 🌶️Open door
Darkness is spreading and they’re willing to risk it all to protect each other. But with ruthless enemies and tentative alliances, Emberline and her men must forge their own path. The stakes and intrigue were dialed way up in this installment. Between the pulse-bounding action and spice, my heart was in my throat the entire time!
I adore Emberline and the damaged men who would literally burn the world for her. I cannot wait to see how their story concludes!
Huge thanks to the author for the review copy opportunity. This is my honest and voluntary review.
This book was PACKED with so much happening, and I was completely hooked from beginning to end! There are powerful enemies coming from every direction, secrets around every corner, and surprise after surprise that I absolutely did not see coming.
The twists were gut-wrenching, the stakes felt higher than ever, and there were so many moments where I was holding my breath wondering what could possibly happen next. I am emotionally invested in these characters at this point, and I NEED to know that all of our heroes are going to survive this!
L.A. McGinnis has a way of making you care so deeply about these characters while throwing them into increasingly impossible situations, and I am officially desperate for the conclusion. After everything that happened in this book, I have SO many questions and absolutely no idea how everything is going to come together.
Now I just have to somehow survive the wait for the final book! I cannot wait to see how this story ends! voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.
When your world has been torn apart, what would you sacrifice to make it whole again?
Devoted is the third book in the D’Immortali Vampire Mafia Dynasty and Bri g just as much excitement, intrigue, and betrayal as the rest of the series.
Emberline, Dante, Gabriel, and Nico are still fighting to free their world from the corrupt vampires that have come to rule it. What was already a hard task seems to become insurmountable as they continue looking for ways to win their war.
New information, more questions, and some of the past is revealed to give you a wider picture of the vampires that are fighting for a better world. While all the stories focus on our four MCs, Nico’s story is a particular focus in this one and will grip your heart and have you falling more in live with his character.
Darkness, death, and destruction reign but Emberline and her loves want to bring the light back to their dynasty. Come see what happens when four people are Devoted to each other and a better world.
Just when you think theses books can't get any scarier, they do. This time there are spiders. Yep, big soul-sucking spiders. Spiders that can't die by Dante's fire. Lots of them. Ugh.
Emberline, Dante, Gabriel, Nico, and Luca have been saved by Valeria Demente and are on an island. A heavily warded island she swears the Dynasty knows nothing about. While they all want to trust her, only Dante seems to actually trust her which doesn't make Emberline too happy. She is his ex-girlfriend, or fiance, or whatever. On top of that, she wants them to rescue her father, Rocco, from Giovanni and Blackwood. Her treacherous father whose hand Gabriel cut off for betraying Ember. Good times.
I'm not going to try to tell you what happens and spoil the story for you. Plans are made, plans go horribly wrong, more plans are made. I'm still shivering over the spiders. I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.
The third installment in the series picks up right where book two left off, and it throws you straight back into the action.
Tensions are high, the stakes are even higher, and the action barely lets up. The spice definitely hits the mark in this one, giving us some very memorable scenes 🔥 while also providing some much-needed respite from the relentless pace of the story.
Danger, betrayal, and intrigue are as prevalent as ever in this series, but they’re balanced perfectly with some well-placed lighthearted moments and plenty of banter to break up the intensity.
New alliances are formed, relationships are tested, and shocking revelations come to light. The constant plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, with theories forming in my head at every turn!
I can’t wait for book four to find out what becomes of Emberline and, of course, our favourite guys 😍
I enjoyed this book, but not as much as the first two. I still struggled to put the book down, but was traumatised by the spiders!
The characters seem crushed and distracted to the point they couldn’t see what was right in front of them throughout most of the book…despite being well trained assassin’s and strategists.
Deep buried secrets are revealed which causes a lot of tension and mistrust between the characters. And repeated failures has everyone questioning their decisions and at times their faith in each other.
Our main characters don’t seem to be able to get ahead of the enemies, no matter how many times they try. Then you have Nico keeping huge secrets about his past, and the group facing even bigger dangers than before.
My only real problem with the story were those big ass spiders and the damaging psychological effect they had on me - be prepared for them!
This is the third in the series of what so far have been very good books. Again Emberline, Dante, Gabriel and Nico are fighting to save each other and their dynasty. This book is a little darker and perhaps a bit more predictable. But the characters have not lost their inherent need for each other and what they are willing to do the keep what they have. The four of them will do anything to protect each other and keep what they have together. I loved that more of the vampires that have been revolving around our little group are being fleshed out and we are learning about the past and how they have built the dynasty and why they are helping Emberlline and her men. Much is revealed in this book, but all it did was make me hungry for more of this story. The next book is the conclusion and I am pacing the floor waiting. This author always slays me with her stories and writing.
This installment picks up right after book 2. And I loved it! I can't wait for book 4!
We are thrown right into the action on this one. Ember and her men are fighting so much to come out on top against their enemies. But they just can't seem to get ahead. But they don't give up, they refuse to.
There is so many twists, betrayals, and new alliances. Ember is traumatized so much in this one. But she is so strong and refuses to give up. And the guys won't let her. I love the relationship they have.
And the spice in this one was soooo delicious! And I loved the banter! It helped break things up a bit with all the fighting.
And my poor Nico. I just wanted to hug him. He held onto so many secrets, but felt like he would lose everything if he didn't hide things. And that broke my heart.
Between the spice, constant revelations, and the spiders that traumatized me...I can't wait to see what book 4 has in store!
Book 3 and we are getting close to finishing the story of Ember, Dante, Nico and Gabriel. The conflict continues with the heads of the vampire dynasty but there’s new evil added to the fight…the soul eating spiders. 🕷️ New allies are formed and the fight to make their dynasty better and less corrupt is not going like Gabriel planned. Giovanni and Blackwood are more corrupt than they realized and new information has surfaced that makes their fight so unfair. The action is there, the spice is definitely there and the intriguing plot will keep you flipping those pages. I very much enjoyed this book because it gave us a more behind the scenes on Nico and he’s my favorite character. I’m hoping Book 4 brings satisfaction to the readers and has a lot of bad things happening to the ancient vampires causing all this havoc. Thank you to L.A. McGinnis for allowing me to be a part of her arc team
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
SO MUCH! In this book so much happens! You truly can’t imagine how good this book is and what all occurs. The Basin is in play, Emilia is in stasis and Giovanni is as evil as ever and there are new fresh terrors to worry about. Emberline has more problems than ever, new allies, but can they be trusted? In the vampire world power means everything and getting and keeping it are paramount. Nico is still hiding secrets but I love that Dante is embracing his. Everyone is at their wits end and Luca is acting strangely. Emberline loves her men and will do anything for them and them for her but they may have just met their match. I can’t wait for the next book it’s gonna be epic! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Wow, this is a series that doesn't stop with the twists and turns!!! Be prepared for an emotional roller-coaster ride. This read grips you right from the start and doesn't let go until the end. I have come to love these characters, I root for them in their battles, and feel their grief when things don't go their way. The world building is amazing and easily pictureable. This book is full of all the amazing things you need in a story; spice, suspense, action, found family, new friendships, love, and sadness. This is a great author and I always pre-order her books before reading as I know they will be fantastic! I can't wait for the next book in the series to see what is going to happen!
I recieved an ARC of this book, all opinions and thoughts are my own.
I was so pleased and excited when I saw that this book would really feature Nico heavily. He was the character I felt most drawn to right from the start, and his mysteries and shadows only made that more. I always felt there was so much more under the smirks and I was so pleased to be right. His back story is tragic and he so deserves happiness with Em. This series as always did not let up on the action, but really balanced this with the romance (and steam) to give some let up to the crushing defeats. The fantasy levels are fantastic, it keeps it believable and relatable and I think the differences in the 3 boys works so well. I truly cannot wait for the next installment to find out what happens next!
The third installment of the D’Immortali Vampire series went off with a bang. This book was almost all action! I loved the pace of the book. We also get a deep dive into Nico which I have been dying for! I love the way our little group is getting closer and learning to trust each other. The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat. Our current attack monsters did give me the heebie-jeebies though. I cannot wait for the conclusion to this series. I Truly hope Ember and her boys take out evil that has taken over the dynasty! If you haven’t started this series I would push it up immediately ! As always L.A McGinnis writing is chefs kiss 👌🏻
L.A. McGinnis should be crowned the queen of “why choose” vampire romance.
Not only does this series continue to give us the gripping storyline that has you analyzing every piece on the playing board but the romance between the characters is raw, emotional and spicy.
We have gotten to know a lot about Gabriel and Dante thus far in this series and I’m Devoted we get to dive into Nico’s traumatic background and the secrets he’s been holding onto.
I love the dynamic between Emberline, Dante, Gabriel and Nico and can’t wait for more in book 4!!
This book is everything and more. An addictive read with an amazing storyline. The plot, suspense, action, romance, twists, and turns were perfectly written into the narrative. I loved everything about this book. I couldn't get enough. Absolutely recommend reading. It's the perfect read for those that love dark mafia romance with spice, fated mates, alpha vampires, enemies-to-lovers tension, forbidden love, and found family.
Favorite quote: "I built this castle to keep you safe, where the nightmares can never find you!"
Nico’s point of view starts this book, so expect banter, smirks and heat, it is ultimately a multipoint of view read so we get Emberline, Gabriel and Dante piping in , each in their own tone. The stakes are higher than ever and so is the heat level ! You definitely need to read the first 2 books to appreciate this one ! The characters are well written and the storyline of vampires and magic kept me riveted from the first page. Luca pays a high price in this book. Can’t wait for the next book . 4✨’ I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I had a good time with DEVOTED. The lively cast, sharp banter, paranormal danger, and mafia politics kept me entertained. Emberline’s stubbornness, fierce loyalty, and humor made her easy to root for, and I enjoyed the chemistry and different personalities among the group.
Nico’s personal story and Valeria’s mix of ambition, loyalty, and vulnerability added emotional depth. The relationships kept me invested, especially as the characters worked out how much they could trust one another.
The pacing felt crowded at times, with new dangers and supernatural details arriving before the characters—or I—had much time to process what had just happened. I would have liked more breathing room for the emotional fallout, more time with some supporting characters, and clearer grounding for a few of the magical threats. A few longer intimate scenes and repeated internal reflections also slowed the momentum for me. Those are personal preferences, but more space for the emotional moments and tighter pacing would have earned my fifth star.
Still, the characters, banter, and supernatural chaos made this an entertaining read. Since DEVOTED is the third book in an ongoing story, I recommend starting with the earlier books. If you enjoy why-choose romance, vampire mafia, found family, protective love interests, and supernatural politics, this series may be for you.
Notice: I received an ARC directly from the author. Reading and reviewing it was completely voluntary, and all thoughts or opinions expressed are entirely my own.
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The third book of the series. This one brings us some surprising twists that will affect the relationships between everyone in the main group. Emberline, Dante, Gabriel and Nico will face non stop danger. When magic becomes a major factor in everything. Can they win against the corrupt men that hold all the control? They always seem to be ten steps ahead of them and know what the group plans. The heat gets pretty hot at times as Ember loves her men and they love her too. All would die to protect the others. Does end in a slight cliffhanger as the final book will come soon.
I received a review readers copy of this story, and this is my honest review. Tension keeps rising, the characters are absolutely enthralling, and I am in love with this series. It keeps getting better, with more depth and more to love with every book. This story just continues to capture my attention and my love, among other things. I still have moments I want to (lovingly) throw my ereader at a wall, because the tension is just so high! So well done and I truly feel as though I am in the story with them. Amazing! Can't wait for the last book!
This is the 3rd book in the series and builds on the first 2. We start right where we left off. The action begins in the first chapter and does not let off the entire book. No spoilers, but there were parts where I was yelling at the characters for not seeing the plainly there twist. It got a bit frustrating.
I am very invested in this series and cannot wait for the next book.
4.25 out of 5 stars
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Devoted Book 3 of The D'Immortali Vampire Dynasty series by L.A. McGinnis picks up where book 2 left off and it's a cluster heck!! Non-stop action, vamp politics, suspense, off the charts chemistry and heartfelt feelings from vamps...shocked...I was! I blew through this book gobbled this up like I was starving! I'm loving this series more please!! Highly recommend!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This series just keeps getting better! The tensions are mounting, new alliances are being revealed, and relationships are tested. There is so much going on in this installment, and it kept me on the edge of my seat! At the heart of it all, our favorite found family continues to fight what they believe in. I can’t wait to see what’s to come in the conclusion to the series in book 4!