DARK, DELICIOUS, & OH SO SEXY !!!
Title: Adrian
Series: A Vampire's Thirst
Author: Monica La Porta
Designation: Book 4 of A Vampire's Thirst Kindle World Collection, Standalone, NO Cliffhanger, HEA #paranormalromance #magic #vampires #shifters
Reading Platform: Kindle Edition
My Rating: Five Sinfully Sexy Stars*****
Oh my! I love, love, love this collection! I've been a fan of A.K. Michaels work for years, especially her vampires and werewolves, so when I heard she'd created two Kindle World Collections dedicated specifically to her vision of their supernatural world and was allowing other writers to play in her sandbox, I was in paranormal heaven! lol... And the icing on the cake, quite a few of the guest authors are also some of my favorites, as is the case with Monica La Porta! I fell in love with La Porta's work after reading the first book in The Fifth Moon's Tales Series two years ago and have literally devoured everything she's released since. And once again, La Porta doesn't disappoint with Adrian: A Vampire's Thirst Kindle World Novella. If you haven't read any of the other books in the collection, no problem; you can read any or all of the stories in any order. Each release is a standalone read with no cheating, no cliffhanger, and always a happy ending! And this book is no exception! Adrian is a fast-paced, easy-to-follow paranormal tale filled to the brim with danger, drama, action, adventure, suspense, angst, heartache, passion, and sweet romance. The narrative is beautifully written in the third person with clearly discernible his and her perspectives. The dialogue is smart, well-executed, and flows effortlessly. But without a doubt, my favorite component of the story is the intriguing cast of well-developed characters, and this is one of the areas where La Porta truly excels. Her beautifully depicted world building, vividly depicted scenes, and larger than life characters are all truly exceptional! I was instantly smitten with Adrian! *sigh* Okay, I'll admit I'm a vampire groupie but ancient Roman vampire Adrian Alberti was just so hot and completely swoon-worthy! He was the hero of my dreams and such a gentleman... but with a very naughty side! lol... And halfbreed werewolf Lavinia Rossi was absolutely perfect for him. Lavinia may have seemed meek and inexperienced in the beginning of this story, but her bravery, loyalty, and love shine brightly as she navigates her way through her new life with Adrian which brings me to another component I truly loved about this story. La Porta also incorporated elements from Michaels' other Kindle World, A Wolf's Hunger! It was fabulous! Yes, Lavinia may have been a halfbreed, but she could shift and she could fight as well as any warrior, and her hunger for Adrian would not be denied! It always makes my little old heart flutter when a courageous, sweet heroine brings a strong alpha male to his knees, regardless of their species, and Lavinia did exactly that! I loved it!
No spoilers from me but I will say this... Charming, handsome, reclusive, ancient daywalker vampire who possessed money and power, could have any woman he desired, was always in control of his life and destiny(or so he thought), and was about to get the surprise of his very long life-check! Beautiful, innocent, inexperienced half-breed shewolf running from persecution, barely scraping by, and just trying to survive-check! Danger, drama, action, malevolent enemies, evil machinations, and a grandfather who would put the devil to shame-check! An undeniable vampire's thirst, an inescapable wolf's hunger, fiery attraction, explosive passion, heart-melting romance, and a love that will defy the laws of the universe-You bet! That and a whole lot more!
So, did I like this story? No, I LOVED it! Would I recommend it? You bet, and I am but only for adult readers! It does contain quite a few dreamy sex scenes along with several scenes containing explicit language and violence. But never fear, the bad guys do get their just reward! This book may not be a full-length 300 page novel but it packs quite a punch! And FYI, I declare Adrian and Lavinia to be the cleanest couple in the entire series with the most showers and baths on record! lol.. Will I read this author again? Absolutely! ANd finally, was I entertained? Completely! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!