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Kindred #1
Cyrus
A jaded creature of the night—immortal, blood-drinker, vampire...
Cyrus has lived millennia in solitude, a jaded creature of the night; immortal, a blood-drinker, vampire... He has long since given up hope of finding his Kindred, the other half of his soul. The one who will give meaning to his lonely existence and make the rest of eternity bearable.
A beautiful young man destined to be his Kindred…
Then fate delivers Bastien Durand, to Cyrus’s home—the Chateau Sanguine, an opulent gambling establishment in Monte Carlo. Within hours, his father lays dead and Bastien’s life is forever changed at the hands of a creature he never knew existed. Distraught and conflicted, he finds himself falling helplessly under Cyrus’ spell.
A cruel twist of fate…
Plans within plans threaten Bastien and Cyrus’ budding relationship. There are those determined to see Cyrus’ empire fall…by any means necessary. Can their love survive a bloody feud threatening not only their relationship, but the lives of the people around them? Or will they both pay the ultimate price for love?
Cyrus, the first book in the Kindred Series, is a gay erotic paranormal romance with a HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.
Cyrus has lived millennia in solitude, a jaded creature of the night; immortal, a blood-drinker, vampire... He has long since given up hope of finding his Kindred, the other half of his soul. The one who will give meaning to his lonely existence and make the rest of eternity bearable.
A beautiful young man destined to be his Kindred…
Then fate delivers Bastien Durand, to Cyrus’s home—the Chateau Sanguine, an opulent gambling establishment in Monte Carlo. Within hours, his father lays dead and Bastien’s life is forever changed at the hands of a creature he never knew existed. Distraught and conflicted, he finds himself falling helplessly under Cyrus’ spell.
A cruel twist of fate…
Plans within plans threaten Bastien and Cyrus’ budding relationship. There are those determined to see Cyrus’ empire fall…by any means necessary. Can their love survive a bloody feud threatening not only their relationship, but the lives of the people around them? Or will they both pay the ultimate price for love?
Cyrus, the first book in the Kindred Series, is a gay erotic paranormal romance with a HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 22, 2017
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About the author
Frey Ortega
32 books88 followersFrey Ortega writes erotic romance, primarily of the gay variety. He lives in what a friend affectionately calls “the south-easternmost part of Spain,” which is an archipelago called the Philippines. He’s a graduate of the Royal, Pontifical, and Catholic University in Manila, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology. Primarily, he works as a writer, a novelist, sometimes a video game journalist, and overall a homebody who spends way too much time on the internet.
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February 5, 2017
This is the first book in the Kindred Series and have fallen in love with another book by Frey Ortega The Characters are Vampires that have lived a long life and have become jaded in some views. We meet Bastian as he comes to the Casino with his father. Which is father is up to no good we find out what will Bastien due when he finds out that his father is gone and now his debt is owed to Cyrus. Cyrus is the head of his family and when he meets Bastien he is turn on is head. Can these two that fate has given to each other be able to overcome the odds that are stack against them and the ones that wish to destroy them? Can’t wait to read more about Canute and his kindred. Highly recommend this book and can’t wait for the next one which I hope is soon
November 28, 2017
Rating: 3 stars
I had a problem from the start with the killing of Bastien’s father. He wasn’t a good man and he was abusive to Bastien, but I am conflicted as to whether or not he deserved to die the way he did. It just seemed a bit excessive to me. Also I had a hard time believing Bastien took everything so well, especially in the beginning. I think I would have enjoyed the story more if Bastien fought a bit more at the start.
I did like the conflict in the story and reading about the conclave and the plot against Cyrus. I loved Canute and cannot wait to read his story. Also loved Gunner. Just wished we could have met his young niece. Maybe he’ll get his own story eventually. I didn’t love this story, but liked enough that I’ll definitely read the next one in the series.
I had a problem from the start with the killing of Bastien’s father. He wasn’t a good man and he was abusive to Bastien, but I am conflicted as to whether or not he deserved to die the way he did. It just seemed a bit excessive to me. Also I had a hard time believing Bastien took everything so well, especially in the beginning. I think I would have enjoyed the story more if Bastien fought a bit more at the start.
I did like the conflict in the story and reading about the conclave and the plot against Cyrus. I loved Canute and cannot wait to read his story. Also loved Gunner. Just wished we could have met his young niece. Maybe he’ll get his own story eventually. I didn’t love this story, but liked enough that I’ll definitely read the next one in the series.
October 6, 2017
A wonderful new world by Frey Ortega.
Cryus is what you think of when you think of "Vampire". He is rich, devastatingly handsome, powerful, and wise from all his years on this Earth. It always gets me when a paranormal being "sees" their mate for the first time. I get all starry-eyed.
Bastien had a very hard life. Now that he knows about Cyrus' world, he has a lot to think about. Once Cyrus opens his eyes to all that goes with mating, it is Cyrus who releases a beast. They are truly HOT together!!!
My favorite part was when Bastien finally decided to stop being a victim and saved the day with the one thing that ways set his mind at ease. I won't tell you what that was though, you will have to read the book and find that out for yourself.
Cryus is what you think of when you think of "Vampire". He is rich, devastatingly handsome, powerful, and wise from all his years on this Earth. It always gets me when a paranormal being "sees" their mate for the first time. I get all starry-eyed.
Bastien had a very hard life. Now that he knows about Cyrus' world, he has a lot to think about. Once Cyrus opens his eyes to all that goes with mating, it is Cyrus who releases a beast. They are truly HOT together!!!
My favorite part was when Bastien finally decided to stop being a victim and saved the day with the one thing that ways set his mind at ease. I won't tell you what that was though, you will have to read the book and find that out for yourself.
August 17, 2017
Expertly conceived!
Cyrus had been around for a thousand years. He never thought he would meet his Kindred, the one soul created to balance his own. Now he has to protect his hotel and family and somehow convince his Kindred to stay with him. This is a sweet and passionate tale full of excitement. It's definitely part of a series and you'll want them all!
Cyrus had been around for a thousand years. He never thought he would meet his Kindred, the one soul created to balance his own. Now he has to protect his hotel and family and somehow convince his Kindred to stay with him. This is a sweet and passionate tale full of excitement. It's definitely part of a series and you'll want them all!
January 30, 2017
The characters were very likeable and well written and the story was interesting. I felt like Bastien was too understanding when it was revealed that Cyrus was a vampire, but I like the idea of the kindred. The rest of this series should be a lot of fun.
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May 22, 2017
Pleasant read
I enjoyed the story, and the world building was familiar but unique enough to pique interest. The writing felt a bit awkward at times, word choices seemed stilted, but maybe in an attempt to portray the age of the MC and the European setting.
I enjoyed the story, and the world building was familiar but unique enough to pique interest. The writing felt a bit awkward at times, word choices seemed stilted, but maybe in an attempt to portray the age of the MC and the European setting.
November 21, 2020
DNF 42%. Can only handle "Little Treasure" so many times. I was finding myself skipping large chunks... but it never seemed that way because they just kept repeating themselves and so it never felt like it was advancing so I just can't continue with this book.
November 2, 2017
Nice
This was a fairly well paced story. The author did not drag anything out. It showed the various plots and deceptions at play in the world of vampires. Cyrus was likeable.
This was a fairly well paced story. The author did not drag anything out. It showed the various plots and deceptions at play in the world of vampires. Cyrus was likeable.
January 24, 2017
Cyrus by Frey Ortega is the first book in the Kindred series. This read was pretty good for a start to a series. There is a ton of information that sometimes took me out of the love story, but a lot of times first books in a series do that. As for the love story itself, fairly good. I think I would have a better feel for the story in book two. There was a lot of introduction which you need in this first book. I also need to get a better feel for some of the characters.
Bastian he comes to the casino with his father. He is a quiet, sweet, artistic man. His father doesn't respect him cause Bastian is gay. He is 19 and very innocent.
Cyrus is the opposite he is jaded. Far older. Hard worker who hates cleaning up other people's messes. He has a great heart. But can be vicious if need be after all he is an immortal vampire.
Over all a great start to what promises to be a very interesting series. I would love to see book two and find out who falls in love next and just how the bond of the kindred works over time.
Four twinkling Stars
Bastian he comes to the casino with his father. He is a quiet, sweet, artistic man. His father doesn't respect him cause Bastian is gay. He is 19 and very innocent.
Cyrus is the opposite he is jaded. Far older. Hard worker who hates cleaning up other people's messes. He has a great heart. But can be vicious if need be after all he is an immortal vampire.
Over all a great start to what promises to be a very interesting series. I would love to see book two and find out who falls in love next and just how the bond of the kindred works over time.
Four twinkling Stars
February 3, 2017
Oh my Lord!!
What a great Starr to a new series. This was sooooo good. I loved the characters and the story line. This is Bastien and Cyrus's story. Cyrus is a vampire thousands of years old. He's tired of dealing with the stupid stuff on his life. When a man whose gambled to much is brought to his attention he really doesn't care. Except when the man is willing to give his son for his debt and the nasty things that come out of his mouth is enough to sign his death warrant. When Bastein is placed in a holding cell because of his father it's nothing new. He's used to being beaten and talked down to. When he learns the president of the casino wants to see him he wanders just how much trouble their in. Cyrus is floored to learn that the man he just killed is his kindred father how can they move past that? When other vampires show up laying claim to Bastein Cyrus losses it he will not let his kindred heart become nothing more than a blood pet. All he needs to do his tell Bastein vampires are real and they are soul mates no problem lol.
What a great Starr to a new series. This was sooooo good. I loved the characters and the story line. This is Bastien and Cyrus's story. Cyrus is a vampire thousands of years old. He's tired of dealing with the stupid stuff on his life. When a man whose gambled to much is brought to his attention he really doesn't care. Except when the man is willing to give his son for his debt and the nasty things that come out of his mouth is enough to sign his death warrant. When Bastein is placed in a holding cell because of his father it's nothing new. He's used to being beaten and talked down to. When he learns the president of the casino wants to see him he wanders just how much trouble their in. Cyrus is floored to learn that the man he just killed is his kindred father how can they move past that? When other vampires show up laying claim to Bastein Cyrus losses it he will not let his kindred heart become nothing more than a blood pet. All he needs to do his tell Bastein vampires are real and they are soul mates no problem lol.
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