Four passion laced stories of strong vampires meeting their destiny head on. Be prepared to see what destiny has in store for them in this erotically charged paranormal romance box set. Summer’s Destiny The hunters came in the middle of the night. Killing every vampire in sight. Their screams still haunted her. Summer Rayne was one of the lucky vampires to escape the massacre. She did what every other vampire had been doing for the past decade— she ran. She ran as fast and far away as she could, not knowing that destiny would lead her to her future. Emely’s Destiny Two years had passed since her capture. Life as a lab rat, subjected to inhumane experiments was not how Emely Winter imagined she would spend the rest of her days. She prayed for the day that she would be free, but was beginning to lose all hope. Never in a million years, would she have believed that her rescuer would be the infamous Norrix Buchner, king’s guard and champion for vampires everywhere. Ilena’s Destiny After finally making it to the royal mansion, as a refugee, Ilena Otoño finally felt safe. She was amongst her people and given a purpose in life as a royal nurse. Destiny had more in store for the vampiress that included her most important assignment that came in the form of the injured royal guard, Remus Vorigan. Nicia’s Destiny Nicia Springson was a councilwoman who fought passionately for her people during the king’s absence. She did not take too kindly to the king re-appearing after a decade-long absence. Zeke Galanis was sent to bring the councilwoman to the king. Would he be able to convince her to hear the king out and work together for the future of all vampires?
Cleveland-born and raised, Ariel Marie has been delighting readers for over a decade with her signature blend of pulse-pounding action, steamy romance, and paranormal thrills. From shifters and vampires to fae and witches, she spins worlds where supernatural forces collide with intense emotion—and readers can't get enough.
Many of Ariel’s devoted fans appreciate her ability to transport them into richly imagined worlds, returning again and again to the characters they love. She’s proud to be an indie author, cherishing the freedom to deliver stories on her terms—and it shows in the passion behind every page.
When she’s not writing, you’ll find Ariel curled up planning her next novel—often inspired by a lifelong love of storytelling.
Vampire Destiny is a collection of 4 Vampire Romances. Book 1: Summer's Destiny Davenport had been attacked by vampire hunters causing Summer to run for her life. She ran till she couldn't anymore and passed out. Ryan the vampire King, finds her. He has been hidden for ten years. Book 2: Emely's Destiny When vampires and humans decide to make a treaty, the vampire King Ryan, won't sign it until he knows for sure all the vampires are freed. The humans give him the addresses to a warehouse. When King Ryan goes into the first one, Emely, who has been there for two years and four others are rescued. But Emely gets taken again. Book 3: Ilena’s Destiny After being on the run Ilena finally finds refuge with the royal family. The King brings in a royal guard named Remus. For Ilena and Remus it's love at first sight. book 4: Nicia’s Destiny Zeke is sent out to find Nicia. The king wants all vampires together so they can unite and fight together. Hopefully Zeke can talk her into coming back.
I really enjoyed each one of these tales of vampires finding their mates. I really liked that the mates were vampire as well, most of the books I've read lately involving such ideas the mate is human. Don't get me wrong I like that as well but I liked that this was different. I also loved how each story was a separate connection but the characters wove together through all the books, just adding a new main character female as it went. It kept the familiar feel which in short books like these I find make them the mist enjoyable. What I disliked... that they were short lol. I read this set in a couple hours if that I really couldn't tell you the exact time, But less then 3 hours for sure! I guess that dislike could be considered a good note as well .
Quick reads and I had already read the first 2 books and longed to read the other 2. I enjoyed very much and I am sad its kind of all done! I recommend the series. These are short reads more like novellas. All their vampire goodness. :)
Summer's Destiny: Davenport had been attacked by the vampire hunters causing Summer to run for her life. When she had finally exhausted herself and passed out, Ryan found her. Ryan, the vampire King, had been hidden for ten years before someone had found him. And when Summer finally woke, it was as if destiny had put them together. With Summer convincing Ryan to take back the throne and lead the vampires once again, will they be able to defeat the hunters? Or will the hunters find Summer and kill her? After all, they don't like to leave any town until every vampire from there has been killed.
Emely's Destiny: When the vampires and humans decide to make a treaty, the vampire King, Ryan, won't sign it until he knows for sure all the experimental facilities have been searched to make sure no vampire is left there. The human present him with the addresses on the spot. When King Ryan and his men, Norrix included, go to the first one, Emely, who has been there for two years and four others have been rescued. But when Emely get's kidnapped again by scarface, will she make it out alive this time or will her mate, Norrix be her savior again? Loving this series. I really hope there is more because I want to know what's really going on with the humans, are they lying through their teeth to the vampires?
Ilena’s Destiny: After being on the run for so long, Ilena finally finds refuge with the royal family. She's able to get back into nursing to keep her mind off her past. While working the king and his guards come in with a patient. But this patient is also a royal guard, Remus. He was injured from a trap the hunters prepared for the vampires when they were on a rescue mission. Luckily Remus is a vampire as well and that along with his friend Zeke saved his life. When Remus wakes to find his nurse, Ilena, the instant chemistry is there. But will destiny come too late with another mission that both Ilena and Remus are on? Can't wait to read the final book in this series!
Nicia’s Destiny: Zeke is sent on a mission to find the king's long time friend fighting for vampires and bring her in so that the vampires can unite and fight together. Nicia was mad when she learned her childhood friend was alive but hiding from the war. Can Zeke convince Nicia to come see their king so the vampires can end this war with the human hunters once and for all?
Ilena's Destiny This one just seemed shorter than the other two. Or perhaps it's because nothing really happened. Ilena came to the King as a refugee a few weeks prior and was happy to be able to be a nurse again. It's while working one day that Remus is hauled in after an explosion and she is immediately taken with him. Even though he's unconscious. Pretty much right after he wakes up, the two of them mate each other. Which was way too fast for me. Next thing you know, she's moving in with him and the next night they're both off on the same mission. To clear another one of the locations Ryan was given by the humans. But it's a trap and many vampires are hurt. But it's okay because their vampire DNA heals them right up. Compared to the previous two, this story really didn't do much for me.
Nicia’s Destiny This was actually much better than I expected it to be. I was thrilled that even though Nicia became a leader of the vampires in her own right and was angry that Ryan came back, that she still acknowledged him as her king and as such he needs to lead their people. I was also very happy that Zeke's loyalty to Ryan was so unquestionably strong. This book was probably the hottest of the four, and still had good action moving the story forward. Zeke is sent to bring Nacia before Ryan because right now the vampires can't afford to be divided. And just like the other couples, these two couldn't resist the other from the moment they met. Once back the mansion, it's learned that Nacia has a lot more information on the hunters and their leader than Ryan does. One of her guards also has a plan to take them out. I will say that I was a little irked at just how much more information and tools she had versus Ryan. It just seemed too unbalanced to me. Anyway. It all goes down very quickly and the future for vampires looks promising once again.
Overall this was a good series. But because each story was so damn short everything happened so damn fast and occasionally randomly. I think if these were ever fleshed out into full length novels they would be amazing.
This series is a super quick read. We have 4 novellas for 8 vampires who find love and some hot, sweaty action between the sheets! This series is seriously HOT! You know you have a fantastic writer when she can suck (haha… pun intended) into her pages when they are such quick reads. I finished all four novellas within a day. Every novella is packed with action, adventure, hot instant chemistry, danger, suspense, a bit of violence (this is about vampires after all). I really felt the cat and mouse scenes… the hunting and the will to survive! Plus don’t forget those sexy times!
Ariel Marie writes so perfectly and her descriptions are right on point! You feel like you are right IN the books but it doesn’t feel like she describes it too much… like you’re stupid and can’t get the point. These books are all fast paced and will leave you wanting more! The characters are great and we get a bit of everyone in every book even if the book is about one certain couple, Ariel still touches on the other couples. I LOVE having dual POVs and in this series we get everyone’s point of view!
I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I will leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that... my opinions.
What a different vampire world Ms. Marie created for us! I really liked how things went full circle in these stories - vamps at the top of the food chain, as it were, to humans being on top and then the vamps trying to get their place back. Cool but nasty technology to kill vamps with horrible labs filled with captured vampires, researching ways to kill vamps "for science". Well. That's the nasty stuff ;) The awesome stuff is fated mates, smoking hot scenes and a people's incredible will to survive and thrive with humans, as they once did. Fab read! I really liked the connection for each couple and that each mate came from a different place, be it on the run from the human hunters, a lab rat for the human scientists, or a kick-a$$ champion for her people. These stories have it all and with how well it's written, it kept me hooked until the very end! Best perk of all was not having to wait for the next story to see how things progressed and who would fall in love next!
This is a nice set of stories that follow the Vampire King Ryan and his warriors. Recently, the hunters had taken over and attacked the vampires and had them all in hiding. Those that survived were waiting to be called upon to serve their king. If he was alive. I enjoyed all four of the stories, but overall, I liked Remus's story the best. It is kinda fitting that I liked the one that didn't have the maiden being rescued repeatedly, lol. However, Zeke's fall into love-sickness was the part I liked the most. This set tells a nice flow of stories of each meeting their destiny in their fated mate. It was cute and sweet and a little spicy as well. Very nice uprising was had by the vampires. The council is strong once again, well, at least they have a member.
Captivating tales of focusing on the Ryan Valarian. his most trusted friends and their stories of finding their fated mates. Ryan's family has ruled the vampire nation for years. When the hunters attack, trying to wipe out the vampire race, vampires go into hiding including Ryan. He finds an injured vamp on his property and takes her into his house to protect her from the coming daylight. Summer is everything Ryan could need. To save his people from the Hunters, something must change and Ryan needs to take his rightful place as king. We also get an inside look into the lives of three of Ryan's royal guards This is the perfect blend of action and romance for me. There is never a dull moment. I loved having the whole story in one book. I highly recommend this book. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Summer's Destiny Really great steamy novella! Definitely leaves you craving more of Ryan and Summer!! Emely's Destiny This novella can be read as a standalone as things are explained that happened in book one if they are relevant, but I would still recommend reading them in order in the boxset. Loved the characters and the story line. Ilena's Destiny Heart warming novella that can be read as a standalone but works great in the boxset. I wasn't ready for this story to end. Lots of action and hot steamy scenes make this a quick great read. Nicia's Destiny Wrapping up the boxset and concluding the story for everyone is Nicia and Zeke. I loved this super hot steamy story. I'm sad to see it come to an end as I really enjoyed these novella but the stories wrap up with an ending no cliffhangers and are great quick afternoon reads! I would recommend to anyone liking vampire romance.
Summer's Destiny Really great steamy novella! Definitely leaves you craving more of Ryan and Summer!! Emely's Destiny This novella can be read as a standalone as things are explained that happened in book one if they are relevant, but I would still recommend reading them in order in the boxset. Loved the characters and the story line. Ilena's Destiny Heart warming novella that can be read as a standalone but works great in the boxset. I wasn't ready for this story to end. Lots of action and hot steamy scenes make this a quick great read. Nicia's Destiny Wrapping up the boxset and concluding the story for everyone is Nicia and Zeke. I loved this super hot steamy story. I'm sad to see it come to an end as I really enjoyed these novella but the stories wrap up with an ending no cliffhangers and are great quick afternoon reads! I would recommend to anyone liking vampire romance.
In book one Summer's Destiny Ryan the vampire king stumbles across Summer and it was as if it was destiny. Summer talks Ryan into taking back his throne.
In Emely's Destiny vampires and humans decide to make a treaty but King Ryan won't sign it until he is for sure that all the experimental facilities have been searched and no vampire is left there.
In Ilena’s Destiny after being on the run Ilena finally finds refuge with the royal family. While working for the king he brings in a royal guard named Remus. After taking care of Remus he wakes up to see his nurse Ilena and its instant Chemistry.
In Nicia’s Destiny her friend Zeke is looking only to find that she was in hiding. Zeke must talk Nicia into coming back to help with the fight.
We started with Summer. Though it was a quick read, it was also subtle. Vampires being eliminated by humans using a Silas gun (bullets designed to kill vampires instantly). Summer a sole survivor from her village escapes and accidentally finds their missing King. A King, returning with his now mate to redeem his position and unite all vampires. Save vampires, save mate and else minute any threat. This is about the same storyline for the rest of the series. Different main vampire title, yet story goes the same way. Was good as a quick read, unfortunately for me didn't have the same vibe as her other series like The Dark Shadows.
The story takes place ten years after the peace between humans and vampires was destroyed by the Hunters. For the ten years, vampires were being massacred and some were captured to test out new ways to kill them. Four strong vampire women, starting with Summer who is saved by the long thought dead vampire king. Summer becomes King Ryan and convinces him to reunite the vampires and fight off the Hunters. The king's three closest friends and soldiers also find their fated mates, and the eight of them together work to bring peace back to the humans and vampires.
This collection has it all with these well written stories, they kept me hooked until the very end! A vampire world with a difference, fated mates, instant chemistry, action, danger, kidnapping, will to survive, hunters, suspense and sizzling scenes. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this collection.
These are stories of the new Vampire King after the vamps have been turned on by the hunters. Four short stories of finding fated mates and reclaiming their legacy. Hot, passionate, emotional and intriguing. This author brings out the vamp in all of us as we dive deep into her erotic world. Great stories that will burn up your kindle.
Vampire King Ryan & his warriors will captivate you in each novella. A sexy spicy set of novellas that is about reclaiming their legacy, finding their destiny & fated mate's. A perfect mix of suspense & sizzling romance blended in with a fab set of characters. I volunteerly reviewed an advanced reading copy of this boxset.
This was a fun read. The story line was vampires and humans lived together. Then humans began to hunt vampires. These vampires are different that they have children. Really liked these 4 books in the series.
Loved this series. These four stories were so hot and intense at times. Love how they all flowed together but told their own stories. Definitely a must read of you enjoy supernatural erotic storylines.
This was my first time reading a story about vampires and I absolutely love it. I definitely plan on rereading it and would surely recommend it to anyone as a newcomer to fantasy.
Summer's Destiny: Davenport had been attacked by the vampire hunters causing Summer to run for her life. When she had finally exhausted herself and passed out, Ryan found her. Ryan, the vampire King, had been hidden for ten years before someone had found him. And when Summer finally woke, it was as if destiny had put them together. With Summer convincing Ryan to take back the throne and lead the vampires once again, will they be able to defeat the hunters? Or will the hunters find Summer and kill her? After all, they don't like to leave any town until every vampire from there has been killed.
Emely's Destiny: When the vampires and humans decide to make a treaty, the vampire King, Ryan, won't sign it until he knows for sure all the experimental facilities have been searched to make sure no vampire is left there. The human present him with the addresses on the spot. When King Ryan and his men, Norrix included, go to the first one, Emely, who has been there for two years and four others have been rescued. But when Emely get's kidnapped again by scarface, will she make it out alive this time or will her mate, Norrix be her savior again? Loving this series. I really hope there is more because I want to know what's really going on with the humans, are they lying through their teeth to the vampires?
Ilena’s Destiny: After being on the run for so long, Ilena finally finds refuge with the royal family. She's able to get back into nursing to keep her mind off her past. While working the king and his guards come in with a patient. But this patient is also a royal guard, Remus. He was injured from a trap the hunters prepared for the vampires when they were on a rescue mission. Luckily Remus is a vampire as well and that along with his friend Zeke saved his life. When Remus wakes to find his nurse, Ilena, the instant chemistry is there. But will destiny come too late with another mission that both Ilena and Remus are on? Can't wait to read the final book in this series!
Nicia’s Destiny: Zeke is sent on a mission to find the king's long time friend fighting for vampires and bring her in so that the vampires can unite and fight together. Nicia was mad when she learned her childhood friend was alive but hiding from the war. Can Zeke convince Nicia to come see their king so the vampires can end this war with the human hunters once and for all?
Great collection of short stories! We are introduced to 4 different couples in these quick, hot novellas. I loved getting to see these couples and their journeys. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy.