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The Bittersweet Vampire Chronicles #1
Forbidden: The Bittersweet Vampire Chronicles, Book 1
Discovered wandering alone in the heavily forested Highlands as a toddler, Ariel--with her inquisitive glowing eyes, supernatural healing abilities, wee fangs, bouncing pale curls and happy disposition--was discreetly adopted by the MacDonnel family and officially claimed as the illegitimate daughter of its powerful leader.
...WITH WEIRD ABILITIES.
Since that first day in the forest when Ariel touched the leader’s young son, inadvertently healing the severe breathing ailments that had plagued him since birth, Ariel and Kaid have been inseparable companions. He is Ariel's fierce defender and she is constantly by his side.
TWO OBSESSED WARRIORS...
Now--years later--while on their family’s annual hunt, Ariel is being guarded well--as always--by her big, insanely protective half-brother and best friend, Kaid, the future leader of the MacDonnel’s.
...WHO BOTH LOVE HER.
Unfortunately, Kaid's other best friend, Bran—Ariel’s secret ex-boyfriend--is intent on making her life a complete misery. As one of the most aggressive warriors in their clan, Bran has always been a touch antagonistic towards her in public in order to cover up for their long-term relationship. But ever since their break up it has gotten worse...much, much worse. You would think, from the bitter way he's been acting, that SHE was the one who had ended their relationship and not the other way around.
WHEN VAMPIRES EMERGE FROM THE SHADOWS, LEAVING TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES, A SEED FOR REVENGE IS PLANTED DEEP WITHIN ARIEL'S HEART...
Her personal problems quickly fade into the background when the MacDonnel's inadvertently anger the Fraser's--one of the most viscous families in all the Highlands, controlled by the oldest of three vampire brothers, a notoriously heartless leader.
...A SEED THAT IS WATERED BY THE BLOOD OF THE FALLEN AND NOURISHED BY HER OWN HELPLESS RAGE AND FEAR.
Up to this point, Ariel's whole life has been filled with pretending…that she's not stronger, faster and more skilled than everyone she knows. But her desire to protect her family from any more Fraser attacks will soon have her flexing those rarely used abilities.
INTENT ON RETRIBUTION, ARIEL HAS NO WORRIES ABOUT BECOMING ATTACHED TO THE MONSTROUS VAMPIRE FAMILY…
Secretly leaving her home, Ariel travels to the impenetrable Fraser stronghold to ask for sanctuary using a false identity.
...OR THE THREE NOTORIOUS VAMPIRE BROTHERS WHO HELP LEAD IT.
Ariel thought the territorial looks would end when she left her best friend and ex-boyfriend behind at home. But why does one vampire jealously guard her, while another vampire brother constantly stalks her with his magnificent gaze? The sparkle in those yellow eyes and amused twist of his lips seem to insinuate that he knows her better than she knows herself. And why does he smell so familiar?
ARIEL IS BETTING THAT LORD FRASER HAS NEVER SEEN A MONSTER LIKE HER BEFORE...
And once she eventually meets the oldest brother—who supposedly isn’t in residence when she arrives--Ariel intends to smile and flirt, biding her time until she has the perfect opportunity to murder the vampire leader who's been plaguing her family.
...BECAUSE THE LAST VAMPIRE ARIEL KILLED HAD NEVER SUSPECTED SUCH A SWEET FACE COULD BE SO DEADLY.
But Ariel must be back to her MacDonnel home within a certain number of days, before Kaid and Bran return from their trip. Because Kaid's explosive fury at coming home to find HIS Ariel missing would be much scarier than any old vampire.
...WITH WEIRD ABILITIES.
Since that first day in the forest when Ariel touched the leader’s young son, inadvertently healing the severe breathing ailments that had plagued him since birth, Ariel and Kaid have been inseparable companions. He is Ariel's fierce defender and she is constantly by his side.
TWO OBSESSED WARRIORS...
Now--years later--while on their family’s annual hunt, Ariel is being guarded well--as always--by her big, insanely protective half-brother and best friend, Kaid, the future leader of the MacDonnel’s.
...WHO BOTH LOVE HER.
Unfortunately, Kaid's other best friend, Bran—Ariel’s secret ex-boyfriend--is intent on making her life a complete misery. As one of the most aggressive warriors in their clan, Bran has always been a touch antagonistic towards her in public in order to cover up for their long-term relationship. But ever since their break up it has gotten worse...much, much worse. You would think, from the bitter way he's been acting, that SHE was the one who had ended their relationship and not the other way around.
WHEN VAMPIRES EMERGE FROM THE SHADOWS, LEAVING TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES, A SEED FOR REVENGE IS PLANTED DEEP WITHIN ARIEL'S HEART...
Her personal problems quickly fade into the background when the MacDonnel's inadvertently anger the Fraser's--one of the most viscous families in all the Highlands, controlled by the oldest of three vampire brothers, a notoriously heartless leader.
...A SEED THAT IS WATERED BY THE BLOOD OF THE FALLEN AND NOURISHED BY HER OWN HELPLESS RAGE AND FEAR.
Up to this point, Ariel's whole life has been filled with pretending…that she's not stronger, faster and more skilled than everyone she knows. But her desire to protect her family from any more Fraser attacks will soon have her flexing those rarely used abilities.
INTENT ON RETRIBUTION, ARIEL HAS NO WORRIES ABOUT BECOMING ATTACHED TO THE MONSTROUS VAMPIRE FAMILY…
Secretly leaving her home, Ariel travels to the impenetrable Fraser stronghold to ask for sanctuary using a false identity.
...OR THE THREE NOTORIOUS VAMPIRE BROTHERS WHO HELP LEAD IT.
Ariel thought the territorial looks would end when she left her best friend and ex-boyfriend behind at home. But why does one vampire jealously guard her, while another vampire brother constantly stalks her with his magnificent gaze? The sparkle in those yellow eyes and amused twist of his lips seem to insinuate that he knows her better than she knows herself. And why does he smell so familiar?
ARIEL IS BETTING THAT LORD FRASER HAS NEVER SEEN A MONSTER LIKE HER BEFORE...
And once she eventually meets the oldest brother—who supposedly isn’t in residence when she arrives--Ariel intends to smile and flirt, biding her time until she has the perfect opportunity to murder the vampire leader who's been plaguing her family.
...BECAUSE THE LAST VAMPIRE ARIEL KILLED HAD NEVER SUSPECTED SUCH A SWEET FACE COULD BE SO DEADLY.
But Ariel must be back to her MacDonnel home within a certain number of days, before Kaid and Bran return from their trip. Because Kaid's explosive fury at coming home to find HIS Ariel missing would be much scarier than any old vampire.
- GenresVampires
198 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 23, 2016
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May 11, 2020
4 stars
Wow ugh ehheeem
I and trying to start this review and I honestly don’t know we’re to start. How about with the statement of it was.... um.... worth the read? 🙄 Sorry I am annoyed with myself to.
Anyways let’s get into the things I liked.
•The main character was... interesting she was a total baby and has really bad codependency, but she was not afraid of getting her hands dirty or standing up for herself.
•Relatively good world and character building.
•INTERESTING PLOT!!
•The author put I flashbacks that really helped us to get to know the characters and fill in some blanks. They also did it in a way that was not confusing.
Now onto the reasons why I had to wait a month between reading the next book in the series.
•SPECIAL SNOWFLAKE! And it was bad, like everyone loved her and wanted to date her, even the animals could not get enough of her.
•The vampires were not as cool as I would have liked.
•The main character is a virgin... enough said.
•Although I liked the plot I would have liked it to move a bit faster.
•The books were on the shorter end especially for someone who can go through two books a day like me.
Anyways I’m gunna wrap it up here. I definitely had my ups and downs with these books, but I would definitely recommend them. I have read up till book 3 and can say it just gets better and worse.
Wow ugh ehheeem
I and trying to start this review and I honestly don’t know we’re to start. How about with the statement of it was.... um.... worth the read? 🙄 Sorry I am annoyed with myself to.
Anyways let’s get into the things I liked.
•The main character was... interesting she was a total baby and has really bad codependency, but she was not afraid of getting her hands dirty or standing up for herself.
•Relatively good world and character building.
•INTERESTING PLOT!!
•The author put I flashbacks that really helped us to get to know the characters and fill in some blanks. They also did it in a way that was not confusing.
Now onto the reasons why I had to wait a month between reading the next book in the series.
•SPECIAL SNOWFLAKE! And it was bad, like everyone loved her and wanted to date her, even the animals could not get enough of her.
•The vampires were not as cool as I would have liked.
•The main character is a virgin... enough said.
•Although I liked the plot I would have liked it to move a bit faster.
•The books were on the shorter end especially for someone who can go through two books a day like me.
Anyways I’m gunna wrap it up here. I definitely had my ups and downs with these books, but I would definitely recommend them. I have read up till book 3 and can say it just gets better and worse.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 17, 2023
SERIOUSLY DON’t even start the book! I read all 4 in the series only to find out the 5th and final book is no longer available. It was published only as an ebook and pulled in late 2022 by the author and I can find no reason why! I even contacted author via her twitter account and she did not bother to reply!
So very disappointing! Will never read any of this authors books again!
So very disappointing! Will never read any of this authors books again!
March 7, 2017
Loved this book! I was captivated from the very beginning. Can't wait to read Forsworn, Book 2! I already have books 3 through 5 on Pre-Order! Excited about what this Author has in store for future series!
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