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VLG #2
Kraven
Listening Length: 12 hours and 14 minutes
Batina Dawson wants two things most in her life. She’s determined to become a partner at her law firm and secure her younger sister’s financial future. That’s why she talked Dusti into flying to Alaska, to mend fences with their terminally ill, rich grandfather. It seemed to be a perfect plan—until things go wrong.
The plane crashes and their lives are saved by two large, muscled brothers. Kraven is a spiked-haired menace with a handsome face and a killer body. He also believes she’s in danger from her own grandfather, and that Vampires and Lycans once bred, making him a VampLycan. He even claims her mother was one too. He may have kidnapped Bat, but his misguided hero complex is almost sweet. She knows exactly what defense she’ll use if he becomes one of her clients. Insanity.
Kraven is frustrated. Bat refuses to stop arguing with him at every opportunity. She’s stubborn, mouthy, and oh so sexy. She might be right when she accuses him of being crazy—she’s driving him nuts. But she’s in danger and he’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe.
Word Count: 108,000
Author Note: VLG stands for Vampires, Lycans, Gargoyles…and breeds in between. Living in Alaska’s harsh, pristine territories, these creatures live and love fiercely. These are their stories.
Batina Dawson wants two things most in her life. She’s determined to become a partner at her law firm and secure her younger sister’s financial future. That’s why she talked Dusti into flying to Alaska, to mend fences with their terminally ill, rich grandfather. It seemed to be a perfect plan—until things go wrong.
The plane crashes and their lives are saved by two large, muscled brothers. Kraven is a spiked-haired menace with a handsome face and a killer body. He also believes she’s in danger from her own grandfather, and that Vampires and Lycans once bred, making him a VampLycan. He even claims her mother was one too. He may have kidnapped Bat, but his misguided hero complex is almost sweet. She knows exactly what defense she’ll use if he becomes one of her clients. Insanity.
Kraven is frustrated. Bat refuses to stop arguing with him at every opportunity. She’s stubborn, mouthy, and oh so sexy. She might be right when she accuses him of being crazy—she’s driving him nuts. But she’s in danger and he’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe.
Word Count: 108,000
Author Note: VLG stands for Vampires, Lycans, Gargoyles…and breeds in between. Living in Alaska’s harsh, pristine territories, these creatures live and love fiercely. These are their stories.
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Laurann Dohner
82 books8,725 followersI had a rather short area here telling a little about me but then I had more than a few people ask me to expand it so... here goes. LOL. I'm a full time home 'supervisor' which is a nice word for saying I'm a housewife. I'm married happily, I met my dream guy 20 years ago, and we have 4 children. I live in Southern California and I can't function without iced coffee. I believe in romance, I've always been a daydreamer, and I'm a HUGE fan of books, always have been.
No, I didn't know that I always wanted to write. I inhaled books as a child. I read entire series (Pippi Longstocking, Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys, Trixie Beldon, The Borrowers, etc) in a matter of days at a time. By the time I was nine years old I had an adult library card where I visited often. I moved on to John Saul, Stephen King, Richard Laymon, Agatha Christie, and then found romance. I was hooked. I wrote poetry in my teens and then moved on to short stories. My first book was started after I read a real bomb of a book that ticked me off with really horrible characters and a plot that was shabby at best and I thought... I could do better. LOL.
I wrote my first book which will probably never see the light of day in the early 90's. I wrote a series of a few books from it. I'm a series fan! I kept writing for fun, wrote MANY books and then in 2009 I decided to try to get published. I wrote my first Sci Fi romance and Ral's Woman came to be. I submitted it and with a little tweaking, Ellorascave sent me an acceptance letter. It was kind of a 'Cinderella' experience for me. It's been a terrific ride so far and I'm really happy that I finally had the time to commit to writing full time. It's a dream come true.
No, I didn't know that I always wanted to write. I inhaled books as a child. I read entire series (Pippi Longstocking, Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys, Trixie Beldon, The Borrowers, etc) in a matter of days at a time. By the time I was nine years old I had an adult library card where I visited often. I moved on to John Saul, Stephen King, Richard Laymon, Agatha Christie, and then found romance. I was hooked. I wrote poetry in my teens and then moved on to short stories. My first book was started after I read a real bomb of a book that ticked me off with really horrible characters and a plot that was shabby at best and I thought... I could do better. LOL.
I wrote my first book which will probably never see the light of day in the early 90's. I wrote a series of a few books from it. I'm a series fan! I kept writing for fun, wrote MANY books and then in 2009 I decided to try to get published. I wrote my first Sci Fi romance and Ral's Woman came to be. I submitted it and with a little tweaking, Ellorascave sent me an acceptance letter. It was kind of a 'Cinderella' experience for me. It's been a terrific ride so far and I'm really happy that I finally had the time to commit to writing full time. It's a dream come true.
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June 8, 2017
The second book in the VLG (Vampires, Lycans, Gargoyles) series was definitely an improvement of the story. Basically the first part of the book was a repetition of what happened at the beginning of “Drantos” book, but from Bati’s POV. Some things that were implied in the first book about Bati and Kraven’s relationship development became clearer in the second book.
Kraven is Drantos’ younger brother and they have just saved two sisters Batina and Dusti from a plane crash. Later, we find out that their power hungry grandfather Decker is also chasing them.
The plot was interesting, especially in the second part of the book. There is still the VampLycan, GarLycan world but we also discover the Vamp world and Vamp Michael. He sounds yummy.
I liked Batina being a fighter, although sometimes she was too much of a bitch. She has a sharp tongue and she is funny. And Kraven is such a pushy badass with a “no woman owns me” attitude until he falls in love. I loved watching the couple falling in love and learning to trust each other.
There is also a small introduction of mysterious Lorn in the end when the clans have a meeting, preparing us for the next book.
Kraven is Drantos’ younger brother and they have just saved two sisters Batina and Dusti from a plane crash. Later, we find out that their power hungry grandfather Decker is also chasing them.
The plot was interesting, especially in the second part of the book. There is still the VampLycan, GarLycan world but we also discover the Vamp world and Vamp Michael. He sounds yummy.
I liked Batina being a fighter, although sometimes she was too much of a bitch. She has a sharp tongue and she is funny. And Kraven is such a pushy badass with a “no woman owns me” attitude until he falls in love. I loved watching the couple falling in love and learning to trust each other.
There is also a small introduction of mysterious Lorn in the end when the clans have a meeting, preparing us for the next book.
February 11, 2016
2.5 I can't believe I finished it without breaking my kindle!
Ok, I really really really didn't like the female main character! Gah, she was such a princess!
I was looking forward to this book, after reading the last one, I was really curious about Bat. She seemed like a cool chick. But then I got to know her. God, I can't imagine anyone being able to deal with such a bit** of a woman! I'd throw her off a window after 5 minutes.
Too bad though, the story itself was pretty nice. For about 20% it was interesting, then got awful and I'm proud of myself for managing to get to the good part again. Yes, the last 15% were really nice. But is it worth reading 70% of awful for 30% of nice? Not in my book...
Ok, I really really really didn't like the female main character! Gah, she was such a princess!
I was looking forward to this book, after reading the last one, I was really curious about Bat. She seemed like a cool chick. But then I got to know her. God, I can't imagine anyone being able to deal with such a bit** of a woman! I'd throw her off a window after 5 minutes.
Too bad though, the story itself was pretty nice. For about 20% it was interesting, then got awful and I'm proud of myself for managing to get to the good part again. Yes, the last 15% were really nice. But is it worth reading 70% of awful for 30% of nice? Not in my book...
June 13, 2023
Vampires, Lycans, Gargoyles, VampLycans, and GarLycans
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: ❤️💙💜💚
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌏🌎🌍
Character development: 😠☺️😋😍
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Solo Narration
The heroine: Batina - she was a high-profile defense attorney in Los Angeles. She has no problem arguing and has pissed off so many people that her firm hired security while she was in L.A. due to death threats against her. Batina and her younger sister Dusti were traveling in an airplane over Alaska when the plane crashed, and they got stuck with two brothers who turned out to be VampLycan Hybrids.
The Hero: Kraven - He and his brother Drantos follow the two girls onto the airplane because they want to use them to get at their Grandfather Decker Fillmore and ruin his plans to start a war between the clans. Kraven saves Batina from dying in the crash and she turns around and yells at him.
The Story: Batina turns into a raging witch when she is upset or nervous so didn’t make a good impression on Kraven. They instantly hate each other and trade insults quite a bit. Though he can give as good as he gets with her. Their back and forth was pretty good.
The backstory on this was pretty involved but suffice it to say that Vampires and Gargoyles can’t reproduce but Lycans can. When they found out, a bunch of VampLycans and GarLycans were born and now there are clans of each. Decker Fillmore is the alpha of one of the VampLycan clans and wants to wage war on the other clans but can’t unless he aligns with a clan of GarLycans. However, Drantos and Kraven’s clan is already aligned with the GarLycans. So, Decker wanted to give the GarLycan alpha one of his granddaughters in order to align with them and start a war. But Drantos and Kraven have been trying to prevent that.
The start of this story was very similar to the one in the first book but from the other couples' point of view. Though it did change once the two couples separated. The story was very steamy and these two were pretty hot together. They were a bit more adventurous than Drantos and Dusti. I wasn’t too fond of Batina at the start of the book, I thought she was a bit of a shrew, but got used to her after a bit.
There was one scene where Decker’s enforcers were after them, and Kraven tells Bat to run and cross the river, that he will find her as soon as he can. It was almost the same exact scene as the one between Drantos and Dusti in the first book. Though the rest of the story is pretty good. Kraven and Bat go on the road to hide her from her grandfather, and I really enjoyed the story, especially since they found out more about the girl’s background.
This book is told in multiple points of view via solo narration and was narrated by Savannah Richards. I listened to the first book in this series and found that I liked Savannah’s narration quite a bit. Her voice is great, and I even think her voice for the male parts is fine, which is much better than most.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: ❤️💙💜💚
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌏🌎🌍
Character development: 😠☺️😋😍
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Solo Narration
The heroine: Batina - she was a high-profile defense attorney in Los Angeles. She has no problem arguing and has pissed off so many people that her firm hired security while she was in L.A. due to death threats against her. Batina and her younger sister Dusti were traveling in an airplane over Alaska when the plane crashed, and they got stuck with two brothers who turned out to be VampLycan Hybrids.
The Hero: Kraven - He and his brother Drantos follow the two girls onto the airplane because they want to use them to get at their Grandfather Decker Fillmore and ruin his plans to start a war between the clans. Kraven saves Batina from dying in the crash and she turns around and yells at him.
The Story: Batina turns into a raging witch when she is upset or nervous so didn’t make a good impression on Kraven. They instantly hate each other and trade insults quite a bit. Though he can give as good as he gets with her. Their back and forth was pretty good.
The backstory on this was pretty involved but suffice it to say that Vampires and Gargoyles can’t reproduce but Lycans can. When they found out, a bunch of VampLycans and GarLycans were born and now there are clans of each. Decker Fillmore is the alpha of one of the VampLycan clans and wants to wage war on the other clans but can’t unless he aligns with a clan of GarLycans. However, Drantos and Kraven’s clan is already aligned with the GarLycans. So, Decker wanted to give the GarLycan alpha one of his granddaughters in order to align with them and start a war. But Drantos and Kraven have been trying to prevent that.
The start of this story was very similar to the one in the first book but from the other couples' point of view. Though it did change once the two couples separated. The story was very steamy and these two were pretty hot together. They were a bit more adventurous than Drantos and Dusti. I wasn’t too fond of Batina at the start of the book, I thought she was a bit of a shrew, but got used to her after a bit.
There was one scene where Decker’s enforcers were after them, and Kraven tells Bat to run and cross the river, that he will find her as soon as he can. It was almost the same exact scene as the one between Drantos and Dusti in the first book. Though the rest of the story is pretty good. Kraven and Bat go on the road to hide her from her grandfather, and I really enjoyed the story, especially since they found out more about the girl’s background.
This book is told in multiple points of view via solo narration and was narrated by Savannah Richards. I listened to the first book in this series and found that I liked Savannah’s narration quite a bit. Her voice is great, and I even think her voice for the male parts is fine, which is much better than most.
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January 31, 2016Why did I hear about this book and RELEASE DAY JUST NOW!!!
Seriously, I feel like something's gone mighty wrong, or is it just me feeling this way?
Seriously, I feel like something's gone mighty wrong, or is it just me feeling this way?
February 1, 2016
Heavy sighs. This is gonna be a long rant instead of a proper review. #SpoilersAbound
I can't believe I'm rating this one only one star because I truly loved the first book and was super ecstatic about this book. The thing is, I barely even remember what happened in it! Everything that was going on in Kraven was basically overshadowed by Batina. Batina this. More Batina. And Batina that. To be honest, I kind of figured out in the Drantos that she was going to be an annoying one -- I just had a feeling. I'm sad to say that I couldn't be any more right. Haha.
Batina "Bat" Dawson is hands down the worst, UNBEARABLE, insufferable heroine I've ever read. I couldn't stand her ass at all. She's loud, stubborn as hell, very condescending and extremely childish. She's a defense attorney and from her job alone, you would expect her to be calculating, rational and mature right? Sorry to say but she's anything but that. In fact, she's a complete opposite. She even makes me want to change my mind about my ambition to be an attorney one day.
Not only was she a raging witch, her immaturity pissed me off so much. She called Drantos a Biker Bear, refused to stop calling the Lycan by the term Werewolf and she called Drantos's and Kraven's home, Dog Bark, despite being told over and over not to. I mean, what kind of immature attitude is that? I think she had about a dozen childish animal names to label just about anyone and anything. This isn't Animal Planet, honey. Get on with it.
She also adamantly refused to listen to Kraven about everything. She's in his face 99.99% in the book. I was exasperated with her and I didn't understand why Kraven didn't dump her ass halfway because she's really a handful. When Kraven tried to tell her about her heritage, she understandably, didn't believe him. I get that. Her flight crashed, they barely survived. She was suddenly dumped with this whole information that didn't even make sense. Her life, as she knew it, was over. On top of that, she was a defense attorney. Everything had to believable and logical to her. I get that. What I couldn't stand was her total condescension. I mean, even after being proofed wrong, she still didn't want to believe Kraven.
She made it very very hard for him. They were on the run for crying out loud! She fought with him on everything! It didn't for hurt her to listen to him. Even after being told of what Decker was capable of, she didn't even give a single shit. Everything had to be her way, her plans, even if her plans were stupid.
As for Kraven, I disliked him very much at first. His threats to spank Bat's ass was really uncalled for and he seemed like a bully to me. He's also very dominant compared to his older brother. But honestly, over time I just felt sorry for him. He didn't ask to be saddled by a mate; a mate that was intolerable and hated his very being, who fought him every single of the way. I couldn't even be mad with him when he called Bat a bitch, because she was in fact being a bitch. Even Dustin seemed to think so.
Kraven's and Batina's relationship also had zero development. Their progress from "You drive me crazy!!!!" to "I fucking love you!!!" just wasn't believable to me. They were on the run about 60% in the book. They fought almost every moment and it's not like they had a lot of moment when they had a heart to heart. I agree they had sexual chemistry, but romantically wise? It just wasn't there.
Overall, I am very disappointed in this book. I hope the next with Aveoth? Maybe? Will be a lot better than this. Because I love Lauren Dohner's writings and it's sad that this didn't work out for me.
I can't believe I'm rating this one only one star because I truly loved the first book and was super ecstatic about this book. The thing is, I barely even remember what happened in it! Everything that was going on in Kraven was basically overshadowed by Batina. Batina this. More Batina. And Batina that. To be honest, I kind of figured out in the Drantos that she was going to be an annoying one -- I just had a feeling. I'm sad to say that I couldn't be any more right. Haha.
Batina "Bat" Dawson is hands down the worst, UNBEARABLE, insufferable heroine I've ever read. I couldn't stand her ass at all. She's loud, stubborn as hell, very condescending and extremely childish. She's a defense attorney and from her job alone, you would expect her to be calculating, rational and mature right? Sorry to say but she's anything but that. In fact, she's a complete opposite. She even makes me want to change my mind about my ambition to be an attorney one day.
"Just don't let her piss you off. You've been warned. She's an attorney from L.A. Add in the fact that she was raised in a human world and didn't know about us. She has a mouth on her that would make a saint turn into a raging homicidal maniac."
Not only was she a raging witch, her immaturity pissed me off so much. She called Drantos a Biker Bear, refused to stop calling the Lycan by the term Werewolf and she called Drantos's and Kraven's home, Dog Bark, despite being told over and over not to. I mean, what kind of immature attitude is that? I think she had about a dozen childish animal names to label just about anyone and anything. This isn't Animal Planet, honey. Get on with it.
She also adamantly refused to listen to Kraven about everything. She's in his face 99.99% in the book. I was exasperated with her and I didn't understand why Kraven didn't dump her ass halfway because she's really a handful. When Kraven tried to tell her about her heritage, she understandably, didn't believe him. I get that. Her flight crashed, they barely survived. She was suddenly dumped with this whole information that didn't even make sense. Her life, as she knew it, was over. On top of that, she was a defense attorney. Everything had to believable and logical to her. I get that. What I couldn't stand was her total condescension. I mean, even after being proofed wrong, she still didn't want to believe Kraven.
She made it very very hard for him. They were on the run for crying out loud! She fought with him on everything! It didn't for hurt her to listen to him. Even after being told of what Decker was capable of, she didn't even give a single shit. Everything had to be her way, her plans, even if her plans were stupid.
As for Kraven, I disliked him very much at first. His threats to spank Bat's ass was really uncalled for and he seemed like a bully to me. He's also very dominant compared to his older brother. But honestly, over time I just felt sorry for him. He didn't ask to be saddled by a mate; a mate that was intolerable and hated his very being, who fought him every single of the way. I couldn't even be mad with him when he called Bat a bitch, because she was in fact being a bitch. Even Dustin seemed to think so.
"Batina Marie Dawson, enough!" Tears shone in her eyes when Bat glanced at her. "I know bitchiness is your defense mechanism when you're scared or mad but now please stop! I can't deal with it right now."
Kraven's and Batina's relationship also had zero development. Their progress from "You drive me crazy!!!!" to "I fucking love you!!!" just wasn't believable to me. They were on the run about 60% in the book. They fought almost every moment and it's not like they had a lot of moment when they had a heart to heart. I agree they had sexual chemistry, but romantically wise? It just wasn't there.
Overall, I am very disappointed in this book. I hope the next with Aveoth? Maybe? Will be a lot better than this. Because I love Lauren Dohner's writings and it's sad that this didn't work out for me.
June 16, 2018
5 Kraven Stars
I am HOOKED! I blew through this book today, I couldn't get enough I am so glad I took a chance on this series.
I mean it wasn't hard really I love vampires but this is just so much more, the first book we focused on Dusti and Drantos, the siblings of Batina and Kraven. So its only fitting we get Kraven and Batina’s story next.
I loved that the stories overlapped, and it all falls in the same time-line. I can’t say that I have read that to often but I really liked it.
Batina oh this girl has a mouth on her.. Oh my, oh my the connection these two have its pretty great, she has the month he has the reason. I love it.
I kind love when one is more broody and Kraven so is that but he never takes it to far. You can just tell from the beginning he liked Batina even if he was confused at her sometimes.
I have to say some of my favorite scenes are when the 4 of them are reunited and the interaction between both the siblings just makes for a fun book. I found myself saying Noooo when the book ended I wanted more more, more thank you, thank you for book 3 that is going on tomorrow!
Again Savannah Richards does one heck of a job bringing this world to life, she just has a way with each character. It’s very enjoyable.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
I am HOOKED! I blew through this book today, I couldn't get enough I am so glad I took a chance on this series.
I mean it wasn't hard really I love vampires but this is just so much more, the first book we focused on Dusti and Drantos, the siblings of Batina and Kraven. So its only fitting we get Kraven and Batina’s story next.
I loved that the stories overlapped, and it all falls in the same time-line. I can’t say that I have read that to often but I really liked it.
Batina oh this girl has a mouth on her.. Oh my, oh my the connection these two have its pretty great, she has the month he has the reason. I love it.
I kind love when one is more broody and Kraven so is that but he never takes it to far. You can just tell from the beginning he liked Batina even if he was confused at her sometimes.
I have to say some of my favorite scenes are when the 4 of them are reunited and the interaction between both the siblings just makes for a fun book. I found myself saying Noooo when the book ended I wanted more more, more thank you, thank you for book 3 that is going on tomorrow!
Again Savannah Richards does one heck of a job bringing this world to life, she just has a way with each character. It’s very enjoyable.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
February 3, 2016
I liked this book, and I loved the story and world that Laurann Dohner created as well as being excited yo see who's stroy is next and what will happen next. I have mixed feelings or I did when I read this book(at first) about Kraven and Bat. Kraven was pushy(at times) and Bat was as well, and then I would love them as their defense started to be torn down, and then they would irritated me. But they do grow and grow up in a sense, and I ended up loving them.
I will say I would have really loved a epilogue in this book. Yes we get a hea (and I completely believe it) but I really wish we had more. I do think the reason we didn't was because this isn't the last we will hear from them like book one and there is so much still to tell not only from Bat and Kraven but from his entire world Mrs. Dohner created.
Book two starts where book one does from Kraven and Bat's point of view, some were bothered by this but I liked it yes a lot is congruent with book one but its a different story and it didn't feel repetitive or retelling of the same story, and most just like book one isn't even with the two couple together so different things are happening. After the plane crash Kraven takes Bat to get her to safety to his clan. Bat isn't like any woman and she doesn't respond to him like other woman. As infuriating as they both make each other they are more attracted to each other than anyone ever before.
What is even more shocking is Kraven finding out Bat is his mate, and she thinks he is crazy. Bat grew up knowing nothing of the world her mother came from so finding out her mean dying grandfather is actually nowhere near dying and an evil Vamplycan set on selling her so he can rule, she is reeling. To keep her and his brother, and mate safe Kraven takes bat back to California to find out the truth from the one man who has known her almost her entire life. The doctor who treated her and Dusti, what they find out sheds so much light on not only their lives but her mothers and fathers. But Bat and Dusti's grandfather isn't ready to give up and is still out loose ready to get what he wants. Now the clans have a lot to decide and prepare for, because it is obvious there is much more to come.
I can't wait for the next two, I am so excited for these stories, we are given enough to make me very impatient. Even when Bat and Kraven frustrated me I still loved this story and was hooked waiting to see what would happen next. This world that she created is so amazing and I got drawn in so easily. And even though I had moments of frustration in this book with the main characters I loved this book and the characters. I also (on a side note) love how Bat handled Kraven and Drantos's mother she irritated me in book one how she treated Dusti and how she came off, and Bat is having none of that. I also loved Bat and Dusti's relationship their love for each other is so sweet. I really hope the wait for book three isn't long, I am so excited to see how every thing progresses and in the end turns out.
I will say I would have really loved a epilogue in this book. Yes we get a hea (and I completely believe it) but I really wish we had more. I do think the reason we didn't was because this isn't the last we will hear from them like book one and there is so much still to tell not only from Bat and Kraven but from his entire world Mrs. Dohner created.
Book two starts where book one does from Kraven and Bat's point of view, some were bothered by this but I liked it yes a lot is congruent with book one but its a different story and it didn't feel repetitive or retelling of the same story, and most just like book one isn't even with the two couple together so different things are happening. After the plane crash Kraven takes Bat to get her to safety to his clan. Bat isn't like any woman and she doesn't respond to him like other woman. As infuriating as they both make each other they are more attracted to each other than anyone ever before.
What is even more shocking is Kraven finding out Bat is his mate, and she thinks he is crazy. Bat grew up knowing nothing of the world her mother came from so finding out her mean dying grandfather is actually nowhere near dying and an evil Vamplycan set on selling her so he can rule, she is reeling. To keep her and his brother, and mate safe Kraven takes bat back to California to find out the truth from the one man who has known her almost her entire life. The doctor who treated her and Dusti, what they find out sheds so much light on not only their lives but her mothers and fathers. But Bat and Dusti's grandfather isn't ready to give up and is still out loose ready to get what he wants. Now the clans have a lot to decide and prepare for, because it is obvious there is much more to come.
I can't wait for the next two, I am so excited for these stories, we are given enough to make me very impatient. Even when Bat and Kraven frustrated me I still loved this story and was hooked waiting to see what would happen next. This world that she created is so amazing and I got drawn in so easily. And even though I had moments of frustration in this book with the main characters I loved this book and the characters. I also (on a side note) love how Bat handled Kraven and Drantos's mother she irritated me in book one how she treated Dusti and how she came off, and Bat is having none of that. I also loved Bat and Dusti's relationship their love for each other is so sweet. I really hope the wait for book three isn't long, I am so excited to see how every thing progresses and in the end turns out.
May 28, 2016
2 1/2 "Bat drove me effing CRAZY" stars :(
I almost gave up on this one. Bat was so annoying it was ridiculous. But it is so hard for me not to finish a book. I liked Kraven and I wanted him to be happy. Why that had to be with Bat I don't know. But she was his mate, he was a good guy, so I wanted to know how it all worked out.
Bat got a little better at about the 75% mark. She stopped acting like a completely moronic selfish bitch. And at that point I actually liked the book a little bit. And the ending was good. Probably mostly because it was finally over. JK... it was actually good.
I'm not sure if I will read more of this series but it has so much potential. The male characters are very fascinating. I would love to read Aveoth's story- as long as his mate is not a complete moron like Bat was I think it would be great. Lorn sounds interesting too. Let's not forget Red... I'm sure I'll probably try at least one more story in this series. Again, The guys are cool. But it pains me to say I don't recommend this one. Bat will drive you crazy with her idiocy. Be warned! It's such a shame too, because I normally love Laurann Dohner.
Happy reading :/
I almost gave up on this one. Bat was so annoying it was ridiculous. But it is so hard for me not to finish a book. I liked Kraven and I wanted him to be happy. Why that had to be with Bat I don't know. But she was his mate, he was a good guy, so I wanted to know how it all worked out.
Bat got a little better at about the 75% mark. She stopped acting like a completely moronic selfish bitch. And at that point I actually liked the book a little bit. And the ending was good. Probably mostly because it was finally over. JK... it was actually good.
I'm not sure if I will read more of this series but it has so much potential. The male characters are very fascinating. I would love to read Aveoth's story- as long as his mate is not a complete moron like Bat was I think it would be great. Lorn sounds interesting too. Let's not forget Red... I'm sure I'll probably try at least one more story in this series. Again, The guys are cool. But it pains me to say I don't recommend this one. Bat will drive you crazy with her idiocy. Be warned! It's such a shame too, because I normally love Laurann Dohner.
Happy reading :/
April 25, 2018
Esta segunda parte no me gusto tanto como su antecesora. La historia de Kraven y Bat es entretenida pero al repetir lo que sucede en el primer libro pero desde otros puntos de vista le resto agilidad a la trama, tampoco me termino de convencer el desarrollo de la historia, principalmente a que no conecte con esta pareja de igual forma que con Drantos y Dusti.
Uno de los aspectos que mas me gusto del primer libro fue la dinamica tan divertida que tenian los protagonistas y por desgracia esta segunda pareja no me resulto tan agradable, ademas en algunas ocasiones me molesto la actitud de Bat, aunque admito que ese echo no me tomo por sorpresa, ya que en la novela anterior tuve la sensacion de que seria un personaje un poco insoportable.
En resumen, esta continuacion no fue todo lo que esperaba, no es una lectura horrible pero le falto la chispa que encontre en Drantos.
2.5 Estrellas!
February 16, 2016
It was similar to the first book.
The first part was a repetition of what happened at the beginning of the first book, but the POVs were Kraven and Bat's. Then, after the attack, as explained in the first book, their ways parted and their story turly begun.
It was an interesting one and we discover further information about VLG's world and how it works.
Unfortunately, I, as many of my friends here, found Bat very annoying in her stubborness and contrariness.
Still, I'm curios to read another in the series!
The first part was a repetition of what happened at the beginning of the first book, but the POVs were Kraven and Bat's. Then, after the attack, as explained in the first book, their ways parted and their story turly begun.
It was an interesting one and we discover further information about VLG's world and how it works.
Unfortunately, I, as many of my friends here, found Bat very annoying in her stubborness and contrariness.
Still, I'm curios to read another in the series!
September 17, 2017
More like 3.5 stars
I'm still getting a feel for this series. Kraven seems like an OK guy but it took me while to warm up to Batina "Bat". She was quite annoying at times.
There was some overlap with the first book, so we get to relive the plane crash.
Some introductions of other VampLycans like Lorn and we finally meet a GarLycan.
I'm still getting a feel for this series. Kraven seems like an OK guy but it took me while to warm up to Batina "Bat". She was quite annoying at times.
There was some overlap with the first book, so we get to relive the plane crash.
Some introductions of other VampLycans like Lorn and we finally meet a GarLycan.
February 6, 2021
Mi error, los VampLycans no eran lo peor, Bat los superó en este libro!
•Mi opinión puede contener Spoilers
•Esta destinada a ser un descargo personal no para que alguien más lea pero si lo haces y te ofende, me disculpo porque sé lo que es que te guste un libro y otros lo critiquen
Kraven de Laurann Dhoner Serie VLG libro 2
Argumento:
Hay dos cosas que Batina Dawson quiere más que nada en su vida. Está decidida a convertirse en socia de su bufete de abogados y asegurar el futuro financiero de su hermana menor. Es por eso que convenció a Dusti para volar a Alaska y hacer las paces con su millonario abuelo moribundo.
Parecía ser un plan perfecto, hasta que las cosas salieron mal.
Su avión se estrella, y sus vidas se salvan gracias a dos hermanos
grandes y musculosos. Kraven es una amenaza de pelo en punta con
una cara bonita y un cuerpo asesino.
También cree que está en peligro de su propio abuelo, y que Vampiros y licántropos una vez criaron, haciendo de él un VampLycan. Incluso afirma que su madre también lo era.
Puede que él la haya secuestrado, pero su equivocado complejo de héroe es casi dulce. Bat sabe exactamente qué va a utilizar en su defensa si se convierte en uno de sus clientes.
Locura.
Kraven se siente frustrado. Bat se niega a dejar de discutir con él en cada oportunidad. Ella es terca, respondona, y… ¡oh, tan atractiva!
Bat podría estar en lo cierto cuando le acusa de estar loco... ella le está volviendo loco. Pero ahora Bat está en peligro y Kraven no se detendrá ante nada para mantenerla a salvo.
Mí humilde opinión:
Segundo libro de la serie VLG y lamentablemente estuvo igual de flojo que el anterior.
Aguanté durante toda la lectura esperando que se pusiera mejor pero todo seguía y seguía sin que nada realmente emocionante sucediera.
Los personajes principales fracasaron como pareja para mí. No me gustaron al punto que al final ya no quería saber más de ellos.
La relación entre Bat y Kraven...
Estos dos juntos eran simplemente insoportables. Parecían tan inmaduros en la situación en la que estaban que no me lo podía creer.
Me gusta el tira y afloja en el romance, las peleas y tensión sexual pero esta pareja solo me daba dolor de cabeza y quería que dejaran de pelear. No me transmitieron más que frustraciones. No logré disfrutar nada de sus interacciones. Sentí su relación forzada, sin emociones y apresurada hacía el final.
Kraven no me gustó al comienzo pero al igual que Drantos parece mejorar al descubrir a su compañera en Bat. Hasta pena me dio por tener a una mujer tan egoísta como pareja. Era el pobre tipo de la historia.
Sin embargo, estos VampLycans son algo de no creer, sigo pensando que está raza es de lo peor porque...
Tienen que ser matones con las mujeres?! Realmente me dan ganas de patearlos! Kraven al principio llama perra a Bat (no me importa lo que significa para él) no está bueno ni tampoco que la amenace, arrastre por ahí luego de que usará la compulsión con ella o le diga que está tentado a entregarla él mismo a Aveoth! Fue un idiota.
El comienzo es lo mismo que en el libro anterior pero contando lo que sucedía con Bat desde que el avión cae en picada y, al igual que pasó con Dusti y Drantos, costó convencerla de que él no era humano y que ella era hija de una VampLycan. Es obvio que van a pensar que todo lo que le cuentan es de locos y que necesitan medicinas pero Kraven solo espera que ella le crea a la primera y como no lo hace se siente insultado. Yo me preguntaba porqué no le daba una prueba de lo que decía ahí mismo en lugar de seguir hablando para convencerla de la verdad.
Y seguía alucinando con sus acciones porque mientras las chicas se congelan literalmente luego de que las enviaran a cruzar un río helado, Kraven y Drantos se ponen a charlar en el bosque sobre la situación como si tuvieran todo el tiempo del mundo!
Así que en resumen los VampLycans son de no creer y nada agradables hasta que encuentran a su compañera.
Bat era realmente la mujer más egoísta y caprichosa que leí. No la heroína que esperas en esta clase de libros. Se quejó en todo momento y solo asumió que Kraven iba a dejar todo por ella! Pero si no le gustaba realmente su trabajo entonces porqué volver a LA? La odié con todo mí corazón.
A Bat la aceptan rápidamente en el clan, admirada por sus suegros encima... WTF!
Mientras que Dusti no la pasó lindo con el clan cuando llegó, tuvo un mal momento tras otro hasta que la aceptaron, Bat llega, es una perra y todo está bien con ella cuando hablar irrespetuosamente debería haberle traído problemas!? Aunque la suegra se merecía esa sacudida no me pareció justo que Dusti se llevara la peor parte y fuera fácil para Bat.
Y qué pasa con el malo del libro?!
El tal Decker que hasta ahora no lo vi realmente como una amenaza letal ni nada parecido. Todos corriendo a poner a salvo a las hermanas Dawson y... Para qué? Dusti al final le terminó dando 6 balazos y yo no lo podía creer que siguiera vivo. No es el malo calculador del que tanto se habló pufff decepcionante.
Y Aveoth? Tanto que dice que se encargará de Decker, tampoco fue capaz de dar con él.
Kraven fue un libro que cayó dentro de lo tedioso para mí. Amo a esta autora y me metí en la serie con muchas expectativas de que fuera increíble pero no lo fue hasta ahora.
Si bien respondió algunas preguntas sobre el doctor entre otras cosas y el mundo creado me atrae no me gustó del todo este libro.
Seré masoquista pero no puedo darme por vencida aún con esta serie. Ahora que terminó todo el drama de las hermanas Dawson quizás el siguiente libro me guste y sea una mejor historia, esas que tanto extraño de LD.
February 10, 2017
This book is non-stop action from the start. Two sisters are flying to Alaska to see their estranged, "dying" grandfather. When the plane starts to crash, two brothers come and protect them. This is Batina aka Bat & Kraven's book.
Bat is a well known defense attorney in California, she is very strong & will be brutally honest, which I appreciate. Kraven is an alpha VampLycan, so it is always a battle of the wills with these 2, especially Bat, but their chemistry is off the charts. When the brothers first tell the sisters about what they are the sisters naturally think they are "cray cray"....that just cracks me up because the brothers know they think their crazy...it's so damn funny. Bat is constantly thinking of them as "potential" clients....lmao.
In this series we have a smorgasbord of paranormals, VampLycans, GarLycans (my favs), Lycans & Vampires. This book & series is incredibly fast paced & has a lot going on. The girls grandfather wants to give Bat to the GarLycan clan leader in return for his help in starting a Civil war between the VampLycan clans, so that he can rule all the clans...yeah, no, just no. Bat & Craven are constantly on the run & they get answers on the girls growing up since both of their parents are deceased. This book gives us more information on the girls background, of which they are just now finding out.A lot of questions are answered for the sisters in this book.
I am a huge Laurann Dohner fan, have read & loved all her series and this one is no exception.
Bat is a well known defense attorney in California, she is very strong & will be brutally honest, which I appreciate. Kraven is an alpha VampLycan, so it is always a battle of the wills with these 2, especially Bat, but their chemistry is off the charts. When the brothers first tell the sisters about what they are the sisters naturally think they are "cray cray"....that just cracks me up because the brothers know they think their crazy...it's so damn funny. Bat is constantly thinking of them as "potential" clients....lmao.
In this series we have a smorgasbord of paranormals, VampLycans, GarLycans (my favs), Lycans & Vampires. This book & series is incredibly fast paced & has a lot going on. The girls grandfather wants to give Bat to the GarLycan clan leader in return for his help in starting a Civil war between the VampLycan clans, so that he can rule all the clans...yeah, no, just no. Bat & Craven are constantly on the run & they get answers on the girls growing up since both of their parents are deceased. This book gives us more information on the girls background, of which they are just now finding out.A lot of questions are answered for the sisters in this book.
I am a huge Laurann Dohner fan, have read & loved all her series and this one is no exception.
January 31, 2016
I had a hard time finishing this book. The heroine really annoyed me. She was always insulting the hero and threatening to rip his nuts off, etc. The hero stood up for himself and told her he would spank her if she kept insulting him.
So then she kept saying these annoying things because she was thinking spanking sounded fun. Sigh.
Most of the book focused on hiding from Decker, spending time in Los Angeles hiding from Decker, and then finding out about her mother's past.
The romance really suffered. I didn't feel any romance. He thought she was hot, she thought he was hot, and they were mates. No long talks and getting to know each other. No thoughts about how great a woman she is and how lucky he is to find her. Nothing like that.
My favorite part of the book was the gargoyle king, Aveoth, showing up and telling everyone Decker was his so he could kill him. I can't wait for Aveoth's book.
But it's sad that my favorite part of the book was a few pages featuring a secondary character.
Valiant, book 3 of the New Species series, is still my favorite Laurann Dohner book.
So then she kept saying these annoying things because she was thinking spanking sounded fun. Sigh.
Most of the book focused on hiding from Decker, spending time in Los Angeles hiding from Decker, and then finding out about her mother's past.
The romance really suffered. I didn't feel any romance. He thought she was hot, she thought he was hot, and they were mates. No long talks and getting to know each other. No thoughts about how great a woman she is and how lucky he is to find her. Nothing like that.
My favorite part of the book was the gargoyle king, Aveoth, showing up and telling everyone Decker was his so he could kill him. I can't wait for Aveoth's book.
But it's sad that my favorite part of the book was a few pages featuring a secondary character.
Valiant, book 3 of the New Species series, is still my favorite Laurann Dohner book.
February 6, 2016
I'm a big fan of LD, I've read everything she has written and generally loved it or really enjoyed it, but I am not sure this series is quite for me. I just found the hero to be a bully and the heroine was just plain bitchy. Neither were really endearing me to like them. I'm interested in reading about the secondary characters so I'll probably give the series one more shot before deciding to give it a pass.
October 24, 2017
3 1/2 not-as-addicting-as-new-species stars!
Yup! I said it.. it has the potential.. I liked both Kraven and Batina, but still they don't beat any of the New Species books.. I'm still waiting for that zing to come to life ;)
Still can't wait for Aveoth's book!
Yup! I said it.. it has the potential.. I liked both Kraven and Batina, but still they don't beat any of the New Species books.. I'm still waiting for that zing to come to life ;)
Still can't wait for Aveoth's book!
September 15, 2017
3.5 Stars
January 31, 2016
I was eager to get my hands on book 2 in Dohner's VLG series and immediately downloaded it when it became available. Kraven dovetails with sections of Drantos and I highly recommend that readers start with that story to thoroughly understand the overall plot and world building. Kraven and Bat's relationship to start is antagonist and combative. The verbal barbs that they exchange come fast and furious. Bat is no shrinking violet and she is definitely "in your face" with Kraven often. As it also happens, a strong and palpable attraction crackles between them. Kraven and Bat are separated from Kraven's brother -- Drantos -- and her sister -- Dusti -- to separate and reduce the numbers in the enemy force hunting them. Kraven and Bat give into the physical attraction between them, and Kraven quickly comes to understand that Bat is his mate. Not only does Bat not know about mates, she thinks Kraven is crazy for thinking he's a VampLycan. Needless to say, the outspoken attorney is scared speechless when she discovers the truth of Kraven's assertion. In addition to his truth, she also begins to piece together bits of information about her mother and her estranged grandfather. There is a lot of information and detail thrown at the reader in this one. If you blink too fast you just might miss something.
Although Kraven was a solidly written story and chockful of intrigue, it lacked the high octane punch that I experienced while reading Drantos. That said, I'm very much enjoying the series and cannot wait to read Aveoth's story.
Although Kraven was a solidly written story and chockful of intrigue, it lacked the high octane punch that I experienced while reading Drantos. That said, I'm very much enjoying the series and cannot wait to read Aveoth's story.
February 6, 2016
Let me clarified it's not a real 4 but a 3 and something, because I just wanted to make a difference between the first and the second book.
There were bad bad things about this one and great too.
Negative points :
- So this one annoyed me so much added it with boredom. Why? ahhh the story started where it begun on the first.
So I got stuck, STUCK! the story didn't move. If this couple wasn't greatly involved in the first book I wouldn't be that annoyed at all. I met the characters and knew how there were and also knew about the story.
And I'm pretty sure I won't feel like that with the upcoming characters. Sure I do welcome flash backs but there were not flash backs.
- I think that would be the last negative point, it felt rush so the style and editing were there. it wasn't like the 1st, with the first it was lengthy with boredom. Still the editing wasn't that much problem.
Positive:
- I love the characters. Batina wasn't like I though, she was a fighter and a bitch but she was more than Dustina. Sure Dustina was kind and all but Bat was understanding.
She was just wow.
- I like the plot in the story, but it came just a bit late. I was kinda frustrated for about 30++ %!
the plot was awesome, I don't mean the crash but way afffffftttttteeeerrr with some brunette guy, new things about blood and rock guy!!!
in the end I really really liked it.
There were bad bad things about this one and great too.
Negative points :
- So this one annoyed me so much added it with boredom. Why? ahhh the story started where it begun on the first.
So I got stuck, STUCK! the story didn't move. If this couple wasn't greatly involved in the first book I wouldn't be that annoyed at all. I met the characters and knew how there were and also knew about the story.
And I'm pretty sure I won't feel like that with the upcoming characters. Sure I do welcome flash backs but there were not flash backs.
- I think that would be the last negative point, it felt rush so the style and editing were there. it wasn't like the 1st, with the first it was lengthy with boredom. Still the editing wasn't that much problem.
Positive:
- I love the characters. Batina wasn't like I though, she was a fighter and a bitch but she was more than Dustina. Sure Dustina was kind and all but Bat was understanding.
She was just wow.
- I like the plot in the story, but it came just a bit late. I was kinda frustrated for about 30++ %!
the plot was awesome, I don't mean the crash but way afffffftttttteeeerrr with some brunette guy, new things about blood and rock guy!!!
in the end I really really liked it.
March 9, 2016
3.5 Phenomenal VampLycan Stars
This is a new series by Laurann Dohner and I'm a big fan of her work. This series has started somewhat slow for me, and yet I really am beginning to like it. It is a very unusual group of characters but that is what Laurann Dohner is known for.
This is a bout four clans of VampLycans (Half Vampire/Half Lycan) and they do not like to be called werewolves. An out of control clan leader is causing a path of destruction and has involved the Garlycans, Vampires, Lycans and the Vamplycans. It is a paranormal mess at best. I'm really looking forward to the evolution of this series.
In this series Kraven second son to clan leader Velder has met his match for a mate with Batina, she is a criminal defense attorney from L.A. and she has the attitude to go with it. Now it is up to Kraven to show here that mates can be a very good thing.
This is a new series by Laurann Dohner and I'm a big fan of her work. This series has started somewhat slow for me, and yet I really am beginning to like it. It is a very unusual group of characters but that is what Laurann Dohner is known for.
This is a bout four clans of VampLycans (Half Vampire/Half Lycan) and they do not like to be called werewolves. An out of control clan leader is causing a path of destruction and has involved the Garlycans, Vampires, Lycans and the Vamplycans. It is a paranormal mess at best. I'm really looking forward to the evolution of this series.
In this series Kraven second son to clan leader Velder has met his match for a mate with Batina, she is a criminal defense attorney from L.A. and she has the attitude to go with it. Now it is up to Kraven to show here that mates can be a very good thing.
September 1, 2016
I have to admit I liked Dusti more than Bat. Bat was a bit too aggressive and high maintenance for me. The first part of the book was virtually a repeat of the first book, just from a Bat's POV rather than Dusti's. But it did get interesting when Kraven and Bat went away. It was a pretty good read overall.
January 27, 2017
Yaaaassss!
I love how Bat and Kraven complete their chemistry with their love-hate banters! It's been a while since the last time I read this kind of chemistry from Laurann Dohner's writing. I guess it's because I'm still in the middle of Cyborg series; where the Heroes are stoic and lacking in chemistry.
Can't wait to read more from this series!
I love how Bat and Kraven complete their chemistry with their love-hate banters! It's been a while since the last time I read this kind of chemistry from Laurann Dohner's writing. I guess it's because I'm still in the middle of Cyborg series; where the Heroes are stoic and lacking in chemistry.
Can't wait to read more from this series!
September 10, 2019
Bat y su hermana Dusti están en un viaje a Alaska en avión cuando este se estrella. Lo único que las salva de morir como la mayoría de los pasajeros son dos enormes hombres que también eran pasajeros. Uno es un enorme oso motero y el otro... El otro solo es un imbécil que necesita medicamentos para lo loco que está. En serio pretende que ella crea que existen los vamplycans o lo que sea que dice? Si, claro... Como si ella no hubiera tratado con locos antes.
Kraven está harto de tener que aguantar los insultos de Bat, ella parece pensar que necesita que lo encierren porque no se cree la existencia de los vamplycans y tampoco se cree que ella tiene una parte en su sangre de ellos. Podría solo dejarla tirada si el destino no hubiera decidido que ella es su verdadera compañera...
Mi nota tan baja es y siempre será culpa de Bat. LA ODIO. Pero de verdad que la odio a muerte totalmente. Ya me esperaba que esto pasara, en el libro de Dusti ya la vimos en todo su esplendor y por la sinopsis de este no presagiaba algo mucho mejor pero tenía la esperanza de que si se enamoraba sería más... Dulce. Pues no. ES UNA PUTA PERRA INSOPORTABLE!!!!!!! NO LA AGUANTO. QUE ASCO DE TIA.
Que si, que estoy un poco alterada pero es que no pude aguantarla en todo el libro. Creía que al menos su instinto de supervivencia superaría todo lo demás. Pues no, tampoco. Ella prefiere ponerse en riesgo a ella y a Kraven solo para comer comida pija en restaurantes y dormir en su cama de un edificio por el que paga 3000$ de alquiler. Puta snob de mierda. No la aguanto en serio, siempre quejándose de no poder vestirse con su ropa cara, de no poder comer su comida del restaurante de 50 estrellas y blablabla. Osea, muérete. No sé porque Kraven la salvó, se merecía morir solo para que se callara.
Toda mi nota buena en este libro es para Kraven y su santa paciencia y la que le espera por tener que aguantarla durante toda su vida. Dios te de paciencia querido, yo no la tengo.
Kraven está harto de tener que aguantar los insultos de Bat, ella parece pensar que necesita que lo encierren porque no se cree la existencia de los vamplycans y tampoco se cree que ella tiene una parte en su sangre de ellos. Podría solo dejarla tirada si el destino no hubiera decidido que ella es su verdadera compañera...
Mi nota tan baja es y siempre será culpa de Bat. LA ODIO. Pero de verdad que la odio a muerte totalmente. Ya me esperaba que esto pasara, en el libro de Dusti ya la vimos en todo su esplendor y por la sinopsis de este no presagiaba algo mucho mejor pero tenía la esperanza de que si se enamoraba sería más... Dulce. Pues no. ES UNA PUTA PERRA INSOPORTABLE!!!!!!! NO LA AGUANTO. QUE ASCO DE TIA.
Que si, que estoy un poco alterada pero es que no pude aguantarla en todo el libro. Creía que al menos su instinto de supervivencia superaría todo lo demás. Pues no, tampoco. Ella prefiere ponerse en riesgo a ella y a Kraven solo para comer comida pija en restaurantes y dormir en su cama de un edificio por el que paga 3000$ de alquiler. Puta snob de mierda. No la aguanto en serio, siempre quejándose de no poder vestirse con su ropa cara, de no poder comer su comida del restaurante de 50 estrellas y blablabla. Osea, muérete. No sé porque Kraven la salvó, se merecía morir solo para que se callara.
Toda mi nota buena en este libro es para Kraven y su santa paciencia y la que le espera por tener que aguantarla durante toda su vida. Dios te de paciencia querido, yo no la tengo.
June 5, 2017
Bat and Kraven the asshat.
Kraven and Bat are like oil and water from the get go. After reading the first book, I thought it would be Bat getting on my nerves. Strangely though, it was Kraven whom I wanted to brain with a shovel... for like half the story! Then he finally starts to pull his head out of his arse and look at things from Bat's perspective. Bat was kinda narrow minded too, but I could cut her some slack as everything from the moment she met Kraven was a trial/test.
-Paranormal creatures are real
-her grandfather is evil
-her so called mate doesn't respect her and talks down to her
-her so called mate lies by omission to her constantly
Neither MC seems to appreciate the other for more than sex and eventually enjoying their arguing. There's no thoughts about what a good lawyer she is, or how kind she is to send her doorman chicken soup when he was sick. The only time he thinks nice thoughts, it was about Dusty. Why does he love Bat??? I have no clue why either of them loves the other. It seemed more like a codependent relationship.
I did like the way LD brings Kraven around from being a belligerent bully, to a more considerate mate with a sense of humour even, after stepping into Bat's world for a few days. But I never did feel that the characters loved each other for any other reason than that they were mates...
Meh.
If I hadn't enjoyed the 3rd book, I would probably not continue the series.
I did enjoy the last 20% for the most part, where she meets the parents and shows off her work skills.
Kraven and Bat are like oil and water from the get go. After reading the first book, I thought it would be Bat getting on my nerves. Strangely though, it was Kraven whom I wanted to brain with a shovel... for like half the story! Then he finally starts to pull his head out of his arse and look at things from Bat's perspective. Bat was kinda narrow minded too, but I could cut her some slack as everything from the moment she met Kraven was a trial/test.
-Paranormal creatures are real
-her grandfather is evil
-her so called mate doesn't respect her and talks down to her
-her so called mate lies by omission to her constantly
Neither MC seems to appreciate the other for more than sex and eventually enjoying their arguing. There's no thoughts about what a good lawyer she is, or how kind she is to send her doorman chicken soup when he was sick. The only time he thinks nice thoughts, it was about Dusty. Why does he love Bat??? I have no clue why either of them loves the other. It seemed more like a codependent relationship.
I did like the way LD brings Kraven around from being a belligerent bully, to a more considerate mate with a sense of humour even, after stepping into Bat's world for a few days. But I never did feel that the characters loved each other for any other reason than that they were mates...
Meh.
If I hadn't enjoyed the 3rd book, I would probably not continue the series.
I did enjoy the last 20% for the most part, where she meets the parents and shows off her work skills.
September 24, 2023
Крейвън (ВампЛайкън) и Батина/Бат Доусън (Човек/ВампЛайкън)
Бат заминава със сестра си Дъсти за Аляска, с надеждата, че злият им, дистанциран дядо, който твърди, че умира, ще им остави пари в завещанието си. Едва 18 годишна Бат поема грижите за сестра си след смъртта на родителите им. Борейки се със зъби и нокти, тя успява да се превърне в един от най-добрите адвокати по наказателно право. Тя защитава убийци и психопати, взимайки най-тежките, най-трудните и най-неприятните случаи, за да се докаже пред престижната си фирма. Тя е толкова добра в работата си, че й се налага да си купи апартамент в една от най-добре охраняваните сгради в Ел Ей, и се стига до там, фирмата й да й наеме денонощна охрана, заради заплахите за живота й, които получава ежедневно. Бат има пари и й предстои да сбъдне мечтата си, като стане сътрудник във фирмата си, но не това е мотивацията й да се надява да вземе пари от дядо им. Тя иска тези пари за сестра си, която ще бъде в опасност, ако живее при Бат, и която отказва да вземе парите й. Дъсти живее в кофти квартал и Бат се бои за безопасността й.
Заминавайки за Аляска обаче, самолета с който пътуват пада и Бат и Дъсти са принудени да приемат закрилата на двама грамадни братя. Крейвън и Дрантос. Бат е силно привлечена от Крейвън, който е толкова арогантен, че я предизвиква на всяка крачка. Когато е бил млада, Бат се е влюбила в мъж, който се е оказал негодник и който е занулил десетки кредитни карти взети от името на Бат, оставяйки я с разбито сърце и куп дългове. От този миг Бат не се доверява на мъжете и единствените връзки, които си позволява са свалки за една нощ, през дълги периоди от време. Тя няма нам��рение да се сближава с Крейвън и все пак между тях прехвърчат искри, които са на път да изпепелят и двама им.
Крейвън също няма намерение да се сближава с жена. Последната, която е допуснал до него, е била жена ВампЛайкън от клана на Декър Филмор, която е влязла под кожата му, само за да се опита да го убие в собственото му легло. Привличането му към Бат е силно, но той няма намерение да му се поддава, особено след като вярва, че тя е врага и че се преструва, че не знае нищо за съществуването на ВампЛайкъните.... все пак и тя е една от тях. Нещата се промен��т из основи, когато Крейвън разбира, че Бат е неговата половинка. Сега пред него се изправят две големи предизвикателства и те са да спаси Бат от собственият й дядо, и да я накара да приеме, че двамата са половинки, и никога повече няма да се разделят.
Тази книга ми хареса мнооооогооооо повече от предишната. Устатата адвокатка Бат беше страхотна и за разлика от сестра си, знаеше кога да си държи езика зад зъбите. Не опонираше на Крейвън и му се доверяваше, що се отнася до света в който той живее. Двамата бяха взривоопасна комбинация и се насладих пълноценно на начина по който се джафкаха и обичаха. Хареса ми химията помежду им. Харесаха ми приключенията, които преживяха, от катастрофата на самолета, през горите на Аляска, пътуването със самолет до Вашингтон и после с кола до Ел Ей. Премеждията им в големият град. Научихме много за майка им, което беше супер интересно.
Определено тази книга ми стана една от любимите, хареса ми изключително много. Срещнахме се отново с Дъсти и Дрейвън. Тук Дъсти беше тази, която отвори очите на Бат за това, как ако накара Крейвън да живее в града, той ще е нещастен и депресиран, защото няма да може да се преобразява в другата си форма и да тича свободно в гората. Показа, на Бат колко егоистично ще е да иска това от него. Тук Бат малко ме изнерви, защото не веднъж беше казала, че мрази работата си, и все пак се бе вкопчила в нея, карайки Крейвън да се откаже от живота си, без да се замисля какво ще му коства това.
В тази книга се запознахме с един от мастър вампирите в Ел Ей, а именно Майкъл. Доста ми допадна това, колко напредничав и отговорен бе, как помогна на Бат и Крейвън. Когато подчинените му разказваха колко е направил за хората от гнездото им, ми допадна изключително много. Няма да е лошо да имаме една книга за него.
Отделно понаучихме и нещо за героят от следващата книга. Лорн е много могъщ ВампЛайкън, син на съветника на Декър, който обаче не харесва своят алфа и открито игнорира заповедите му и все пак е достатъчно силен, че да остане жив след като обръща гръб на Декър. Много от клана смятат, че Лорн е достоен да стане алфа на глутницата им, а за останалите е по-добре глутницата на Декър да не се разпада след изчезването му, а да бъде поставена в ръцете на подходящият водач. Тъй че минавам към следващата книга.
Бат заминава със сестра си Дъсти за Аляска, с надеждата, че злият им, дистанциран дядо, който твърди, че умира, ще им остави пари в завещанието си. Едва 18 годишна Бат поема грижите за сестра си след смъртта на родителите им. Борейки се със зъби и нокти, тя успява да се превърне в един от най-добрите адвокати по наказателно право. Тя защитава убийци и психопати, взимайки най-тежките, най-трудните и най-неприятните случаи, за да се докаже пред престижната си фирма. Тя е толкова добра в работата си, че й се налага да си купи апартамент в една от най-добре охраняваните сгради в Ел Ей, и се стига до там, фирмата й да й наеме денонощна охрана, заради заплахите за живота й, които получава ежедневно. Бат има пари и й предстои да сбъдне мечтата си, като стане сътрудник във фирмата си, но не това е мотивацията й да се надява да вземе пари от дядо им. Тя иска тези пари за сестра си, която ще бъде в опасност, ако живее при Бат, и която отказва да вземе парите й. Дъсти живее в кофти квартал и Бат се бои за безопасността й.
Заминавайки за Аляска обаче, самолета с който пътуват пада и Бат и Дъсти са принудени да приемат закрилата на двама грамадни братя. Крейвън и Дрантос. Бат е силно привлечена от Крейвън, който е толкова арогантен, че я предизвиква на всяка крачка. Когато е бил млада, Бат се е влюбила в мъж, който се е оказал негодник и който е занулил десетки кредитни карти взети от името на Бат, оставяйки я с разбито сърце и куп дългове. От този миг Бат не се доверява на мъжете и единствените връзки, които си позволява са свалки за една нощ, през дълги периоди от време. Тя няма нам��рение да се сближава с Крейвън и все пак между тях прехвърчат искри, които са на път да изпепелят и двама им.
Крейвън също няма намерение да се сближава с жена. Последната, която е допуснал до него, е била жена ВампЛайкън от клана на Декър Филмор, която е влязла под кожата му, само за да се опита да го убие в собственото му легло. Привличането му към Бат е силно, но той няма намерение да му се поддава, особено след като вярва, че тя е врага и че се преструва, че не знае нищо за съществуването на ВампЛайкъните.... все пак и тя е една от тях. Нещата се промен��т из основи, когато Крейвън разбира, че Бат е неговата половинка. Сега пред него се изправят две големи предизвикателства и те са да спаси Бат от собственият й дядо, и да я накара да приеме, че двамата са половинки, и никога повече няма да се разделят.
Тази книга ми хареса мнооооогооооо повече от предишната. Устатата адвокатка Бат беше страхотна и за разлика от сестра си, знаеше кога да си държи езика зад зъбите. Не опонираше на Крейвън и му се доверяваше, що се отнася до света в който той живее. Двамата бяха взривоопасна комбинация и се насладих пълноценно на начина по който се джафкаха и обичаха. Хареса ми химията помежду им. Харесаха ми приключенията, които преживяха, от катастрофата на самолета, през горите на Аляска, пътуването със самолет до Вашингтон и после с кола до Ел Ей. Премеждията им в големият град. Научихме много за майка им, което беше супер интересно.
Определено тази книга ми стана една от любимите, хареса ми изключително много. Срещнахме се отново с Дъсти и Дрейвън. Тук Дъсти беше тази, която отвори очите на Бат за това, как ако накара Крейвън да живее в града, той ще е нещастен и депресиран, защото няма да може да се преобразява в другата си форма и да тича свободно в гората. Показа, на Бат колко егоистично ще е да иска това от него. Тук Бат малко ме изнерви, защото не веднъж беше казала, че мрази работата си, и все пак се бе вкопчила в нея, карайки Крейвън да се откаже от живота си, без да се замисля какво ще му коства това.
В тази книга се запознахме с един от мастър вампирите в Ел Ей, а именно Майкъл. Доста ми допадна това, колко напредничав и отговорен бе, как помогна на Бат и Крейвън. Когато подчинените му разказваха колко е направил за хората от гнездото им, ми допадна изключително много. Няма да е лошо да имаме една книга за него.
Отделно понаучихме и нещо за героят от следващата книга. Лорн е много могъщ ВампЛайкън, син на съветника на Декър, който обаче не харесва своят алфа и открито игнорира заповедите му и все пак е достатъчно силен, че да остане жив след като обръща гръб на Декър. Много от клана смятат, че Лорн е достоен да стане алфа на глутницата им, а за останалите е по-добре глутницата на Декър да не се разпада след изчезването му, а да бъде поставена в ръцете на подходящият водач. Тъй че минавам към следващата книга.
October 8, 2019
The first two or three chapters felt like I was rereading book 1. So there was that. But what made me give this book three stars was Bat. I just couldn't stand her. She was beyond annoying. She was loud and obnoxious, she was pushy and to stubborn for her own good.Oh and lets not forget that she was selfish. Why Kraven out up with her crap was beyond me. I was ready to move on to book three before I hit the halfway mark.
April 15, 2016
DNF at 75%. I went into this book with a healthy respect for what I would find. I've read Laurann Dohner's other series (New Species, Zorn Warriors, about half the Cyborg Seductions), so I knew that the writing would be competent but in no way literary; I was not disappointed on this count. Most of the Dohner's books suck me in and keep me up reading all night until the last page based on her FABULOUS understanding of "Me Tarzan, Me Protect Jane" plot. I didn't feel that hot, seductive, driving desire in this book or I would have finished it. Not finishing it says quite a bit about its inability to keep my attention as I powered through the first third of the book which is a repeat of the scenes from book #1 of the series (often word for word repetition but with a different point of view character), in spite of the repetitiveness.
March 27, 2018
After reading some of the reviews I thought I wasn't going to like this book but thought I'd give it a try anyway and I was pleasantly surprised. As I read on I kept waiting for one of the characters to annoy me but it didn't happen. I really liked both Kraven and Bat (however I really didn't like her name ...) I'm not sure why some people described her as a whiny bitchy princess. She's strong and speaks her mind and doesn't take shit from assholes. She did come on a bit too strong in the beginning but given her line of work and under the circumstances it is understandable. I've met people like her and ended up becoming great friends with them after I got to know them better.
Since I decided to skip the first VLG book, this was an interesting and exciting start to this series and has definitely encouraged me to read more of the books.
Since I decided to skip the first VLG book, this was an interesting and exciting start to this series and has definitely encouraged me to read more of the books.
August 13, 2023
Hiding her emotions
I love this second book in the series. The author did a great job of glossing over the shared beginning while managing to give us details from a different perspective. Then she took us on a wild chase towards a connection we all wished we would find with our HEA. She even managed to set us up for the next book without giving away too much information. I am so buying the next book in the series.
I love this second book in the series. The author did a great job of glossing over the shared beginning while managing to give us details from a different perspective. Then she took us on a wild chase towards a connection we all wished we would find with our HEA. She even managed to set us up for the next book without giving away too much information. I am so buying the next book in the series.
February 7, 2016
I was eagerly awaiting this book and it was a pretty big disappointment. I understand the snarky dialogue between the H/h in order to build sexual tension, but reading this book felt like being trapped out to dinner with that one couple who are always fighting.
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