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Vegas Vampires #1
High Stakes
From the USA Today bestselling author, a vampire-meets-girl story set in the city that never sleeps-except during daylight.
He's a bloodsucking freak of nature. But, unlike other politicians, Ethan Carrick is actually a nice guy. Not to mention a very hot, wealthy, casino-owning vampire. It's an election year for vampires, which means he'll first have to escape his opponent's hit men. Then he'll have to find a suitable First Lady, preferably here in Vegas.
Brittany Baldizzi fits the bill. She's smart, pretty- and sweeter than a glass of diabetic O-Negative. But her protective sister Alexis steps in with a message for Ethan: Bite me. It's then that he realizes it's the sexy, no-nonsense Alexis who raises his stake. And as much as she denies it, Alexis wouldn't mind a romp in the coffin with him. But can a mere mortal, even one who risks her life for him, make a centuries-old, womanizing vampire feel something entirely new?
He's a bloodsucking freak of nature. But, unlike other politicians, Ethan Carrick is actually a nice guy. Not to mention a very hot, wealthy, casino-owning vampire. It's an election year for vampires, which means he'll first have to escape his opponent's hit men. Then he'll have to find a suitable First Lady, preferably here in Vegas.
Brittany Baldizzi fits the bill. She's smart, pretty- and sweeter than a glass of diabetic O-Negative. But her protective sister Alexis steps in with a message for Ethan: Bite me. It's then that he realizes it's the sexy, no-nonsense Alexis who raises his stake. And as much as she denies it, Alexis wouldn't mind a romp in the coffin with him. But can a mere mortal, even one who risks her life for him, make a centuries-old, womanizing vampire feel something entirely new?
304 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2006
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Erin McCarthy
215 books4,826 followersUSA Today and New York Times Bestselling author Erin McCarthy sold her first book in 2002 and has since written over a hundred novels and novellas in teen fiction, new adult, and adult romance. Erin has a special weakness for high-heeled boots, beaches and martinis. She lives in Ohio with her family, two grumpy cats and a socially awkward dog.
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October 28, 2016
Cotton candy - cute, fluffy, sweet, and mostly air. But, I went in to this book expecting that, so I have no complaints. I like cotton candy! I just don't happen to like going to any of the places where cotton candy lives like crowded fairs, crowded zoos, crowded amusement parks.... Hmm, I guess wherever you see a crowd - cotton candy will be there.
Yes, cotton candy. I love you, cotton candy!
I found this book when browsing Listopia for funny paranormal reads, and I got what I came for: funny characters, insta-love, vampire first-world problems, and an easily-resolved conflict with a HEA. There was no thinky-thinky involved. I didn't have to engage my brain. I don't have a book hangover. I don't have to examine big issues or wonder what the hell am I doing with my life... (what the hell AM I doing with my life? *sigh*)
It was just a cute diversion. I'll read some more of these. I'm not doing anything else with my life.
NO! Go away, Clippy, I hate you!
Yes, cotton candy. I love you, cotton candy!
I found this book when browsing Listopia for funny paranormal reads, and I got what I came for: funny characters, insta-love, vampire first-world problems, and an easily-resolved conflict with a HEA. There was no thinky-thinky involved. I didn't have to engage my brain. I don't have a book hangover. I don't have to examine big issues or wonder what the hell am I doing with my life... (what the hell AM I doing with my life? *sigh*)
It was just a cute diversion. I'll read some more of these. I'm not doing anything else with my life.
NO! Go away, Clippy, I hate you!
July 11, 2010
Alexis has come to Ethan Carrick's casino to pry her sister from his life. Her sister, Brittany, has left her career and home to come be his arm candy. Alexia knows that he has brainwashed her sister, so she's ready to do anything necessary to remove her. That includes acting in a manner that would get most people arrested.
That right there is when I started to get a bad feeling about this book. Alexis is some awesome prosecuting attorney, but she barges into the situation with the subtlety of a brick upside the head. I guess she was cast as an attorney to make her look smart without having to actually act smart.
This book had some cute moments, especially in the beginning. It wasn't really Alexis that was funny though. She was brash and irritating. It was Ethan's reaction to her comments that was cute. Apparently no one has ever, in all his 900 years, thought he wasn't hot. So, watching him puff up with pride and offended male dignity was cute. But, as soon as he decided there were feelings involved in his desire to seduce Alexis he stopped being funny. He turned into someone who would rub noses with you and coo.
Brittany, the sister, was dumb. She wasn't cute and kind of dim, she was just dumb. She also didn't seem to be bothered by anything. You want to control her mind and kidnap her? No biggie, it's cool. She finds out you're a vampire - that's cool, how about I save you from your horrible existence. Every encounter was like that. It was really weird.
What was up with the French vampire? Did he really have to talk like that to convey he was French? Those "ze" and "iz" and "zat" expressions were really irritating.
Alexis made a comment when rejecting vampirism that I found really odd. She said she couldn't continue her work or see Brittany's future kids if she was a vampire. Why exactly was she excluded from doing those things if she was a vampire? The way vampires are written in these books there's nothing holding them back from any of that. They can move around in sunlight and they don't have to sleep at night. She knows this, she hung out with Ethan outside during the day. I just thought it was weird.
My biggest problem with this book was the fact that they fell in love with each other. This book took place in what, a week or two? In that short time they've found true love and are going to live together for the rest of eternity? Does that strike anyone else as rushing things? If this book would have ended with them wanting to see where their relationship was going I would have found it a lot more believable.
I thought the ending was really weird. There's a big crisis that happens really close to the end, but there's no closure in this book. It just...ends. I guess it will be solved in the next book, but I still think it's weird. There was a lot of nothing happening in this book, but when something finally does happen it ends before that can be hashed out.
That right there is when I started to get a bad feeling about this book. Alexis is some awesome prosecuting attorney, but she barges into the situation with the subtlety of a brick upside the head. I guess she was cast as an attorney to make her look smart without having to actually act smart.
This book had some cute moments, especially in the beginning. It wasn't really Alexis that was funny though. She was brash and irritating. It was Ethan's reaction to her comments that was cute. Apparently no one has ever, in all his 900 years, thought he wasn't hot. So, watching him puff up with pride and offended male dignity was cute. But, as soon as he decided there were feelings involved in his desire to seduce Alexis he stopped being funny. He turned into someone who would rub noses with you and coo.
Brittany, the sister, was dumb. She wasn't cute and kind of dim, she was just dumb. She also didn't seem to be bothered by anything. You want to control her mind and kidnap her? No biggie, it's cool. She finds out you're a vampire - that's cool, how about I save you from your horrible existence. Every encounter was like that. It was really weird.
What was up with the French vampire? Did he really have to talk like that to convey he was French? Those "ze" and "iz" and "zat" expressions were really irritating.
Alexis made a comment when rejecting vampirism that I found really odd. She said she couldn't continue her work or see Brittany's future kids if she was a vampire. Why exactly was she excluded from doing those things if she was a vampire? The way vampires are written in these books there's nothing holding them back from any of that. They can move around in sunlight and they don't have to sleep at night. She knows this, she hung out with Ethan outside during the day. I just thought it was weird.
My biggest problem with this book was the fact that they fell in love with each other. This book took place in what, a week or two? In that short time they've found true love and are going to live together for the rest of eternity? Does that strike anyone else as rushing things? If this book would have ended with them wanting to see where their relationship was going I would have found it a lot more believable.
I thought the ending was really weird. There's a big crisis that happens really close to the end, but there's no closure in this book. It just...ends. I guess it will be solved in the next book, but I still think it's weird. There was a lot of nothing happening in this book, but when something finally does happen it ends before that can be hashed out.
May 18, 2012
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I've been wanting to read this series for quite some time now, mainly because I looooooove Erin McCarthy's writing in her contemporary stuff and this one looks like fun. And it was fun. Just not exactly what I expected, maybe?
So we have Ethan Carrick who is the head of the vampire council and running for re-election. He's campaign manager recommended that he should get married and settle down in order to give a good image while running for re-election. And he finds the perfect candidate. Brittany Baldizzi is a dentist, she's sweet, giving, a good person. She is also an Impure, half vampire half human, although she's not aware of it. She should fit the bill perfectly. Except she doesn't stir any interest in Ethan.
After he controlled her mind to have her living with him (at his casino hotel at any rate) her sister Alexis comes in guns blazing to rescue her sister. And now that is exactly what Ethan was looking for. A woman with fire and passion that can challenge him. But she is not good for his image. While dealing with all this, they will also have to deal with assassination attempts on Ethan.
So now the storyline was cute, it's fun and light and humorous. Ethan is pretty sexy although I wouldn't drop any of my other harem hotties to fit him in. But Alexis got a bit on my nerves at times. Yes, sometimes there CAN be too much snark. The ending was a bit abrupt as well, all of a sudden all these things happened and then they were spending eternity together.
I am still very much intrigued to see what happens in the next book, although I can say that this series can't compare to Fast Track.
I've been wanting to read this series for quite some time now, mainly because I looooooove Erin McCarthy's writing in her contemporary stuff and this one looks like fun. And it was fun. Just not exactly what I expected, maybe?
So we have Ethan Carrick who is the head of the vampire council and running for re-election. He's campaign manager recommended that he should get married and settle down in order to give a good image while running for re-election. And he finds the perfect candidate. Brittany Baldizzi is a dentist, she's sweet, giving, a good person. She is also an Impure, half vampire half human, although she's not aware of it. She should fit the bill perfectly. Except she doesn't stir any interest in Ethan.
After he controlled her mind to have her living with him (at his casino hotel at any rate) her sister Alexis comes in guns blazing to rescue her sister. And now that is exactly what Ethan was looking for. A woman with fire and passion that can challenge him. But she is not good for his image. While dealing with all this, they will also have to deal with assassination attempts on Ethan.
So now the storyline was cute, it's fun and light and humorous. Ethan is pretty sexy although I wouldn't drop any of my other harem hotties to fit him in. But Alexis got a bit on my nerves at times. Yes, sometimes there CAN be too much snark. The ending was a bit abrupt as well, all of a sudden all these things happened and then they were spending eternity together.
I am still very much intrigued to see what happens in the next book, although I can say that this series can't compare to Fast Track.
July 19, 2012
i friggin loved this book it was so funny and loved all the character's fabulous story line some hot sexy scene's and wonderful connection and relationship between the two main character's and loved their casual jokey attitude as well as feisty passion for each other fabulous.
can@t wait to read the next few in the series but not on kindle so awaiting the books :-( i am spoilt with my one touch kindle books hehe xxx
can@t wait to read the next few in the series but not on kindle so awaiting the books :-( i am spoilt with my one touch kindle books hehe xxx
June 3, 2024
Should a dyke and a gay guy try to flirt 🤔
2.5 rounded down. this is mostly so low because i hate both these main characters. cop/politician is hard. short woman karate chopping the patient tall man is hard. he also was so nothing like it was crazy. very funny that he was 1000+ yrs old and grumpy abt all vamp of romance stereotypes and kept yapping abt having fought in the crusades though. i liked the book itself even though it’s another tell don’t show special… it’s got jokes
i was surprised at just how MUCH was going on in this?! very much like structuring setups for like three+ concurrent plot lines about the vampire world rather than just doing teasers for the next couple. they’re layered even though they r very simple n barebones bc ultimately it’s abt dating the vampires. so that’s fun. i liked the side characters wayyyyy more n they’re the main characters of the other books so yay
2.5 rounded down. this is mostly so low because i hate both these main characters. cop/politician is hard. short woman karate chopping the patient tall man is hard. he also was so nothing like it was crazy. very funny that he was 1000+ yrs old and grumpy abt all vamp of romance stereotypes and kept yapping abt having fought in the crusades though. i liked the book itself even though it’s another tell don’t show special… it’s got jokes
i was surprised at just how MUCH was going on in this?! very much like structuring setups for like three+ concurrent plot lines about the vampire world rather than just doing teasers for the next couple. they’re layered even though they r very simple n barebones bc ultimately it’s abt dating the vampires. so that’s fun. i liked the side characters wayyyyy more n they’re the main characters of the other books so yay
October 1, 2019
I could only give this 3 stars. While I love vampire books, this one was a bit on the fluffy side for my tastes. Overall, entertaining and I liked Alexis.
September 18, 2019
Ethan may be the current head of the Vampire Council but he's up for reelection and unless he does something about his image he may not be reelected. So when his advisors recommend he chooses a woman and settle down he reluctantly agrees. Brittany is perfect, she's sweet, kind and she also happens to be a half-vampire, not that she knows it. It's an easy thing for Ethan to use mind control to convince her to move into his casino hotel with him and even if he's not actually attracted to her at least she'll be a popular choice with the rest of the vampires.
When Alexis realises her sister has just up and left her entire life behind to move in with a man she just met she knows something is fishy about the whole thing. She storms into the casino determined to rescue her sister but finds Brittany very reluctant to actually be rescued. Ethan takes one look at Alexis and realises he's chosen the wrong sister but now he's got to figure out a way to convince Alexis to give him a chance.
High Stakes is that kind of light and fluffy read that is perfect for when you want a book that doesn't make you think too hard. If you're looking for something funny that doesn't take itself too seriously then this will probably hit the spot perfectly but I don't think it was quite what I was looking for. I'm all for a silly read when I'm in the right mood but there were times when this crossed from being chuckle out loud funny into ridiculous roll your eyes territory. I get that Brittany was supposed to be ditzy but she was so utterly stupid that it was impossible to believe someone that dumb could survive into adulthood. Seriously that girl would have been run over by a bus while chasing a butterfly in her teens.
Alexis on the other hand is supposed to be the smart sister, she's apparently a lawyer but I had trouble believing that from the way she behaved most of the time. I didn't really feel the chemistry between her and Ethan which meant the insta-love romance was totally lost on me and to be honest I have very little interest in continuing the series. It wasn't all bad and there were some funny moments, particularly in the beginning, but this definitely wouldn't be my top recommendation even for a fluffy bite of brain candy.
When Alexis realises her sister has just up and left her entire life behind to move in with a man she just met she knows something is fishy about the whole thing. She storms into the casino determined to rescue her sister but finds Brittany very reluctant to actually be rescued. Ethan takes one look at Alexis and realises he's chosen the wrong sister but now he's got to figure out a way to convince Alexis to give him a chance.
High Stakes is that kind of light and fluffy read that is perfect for when you want a book that doesn't make you think too hard. If you're looking for something funny that doesn't take itself too seriously then this will probably hit the spot perfectly but I don't think it was quite what I was looking for. I'm all for a silly read when I'm in the right mood but there were times when this crossed from being chuckle out loud funny into ridiculous roll your eyes territory. I get that Brittany was supposed to be ditzy but she was so utterly stupid that it was impossible to believe someone that dumb could survive into adulthood. Seriously that girl would have been run over by a bus while chasing a butterfly in her teens.
Alexis on the other hand is supposed to be the smart sister, she's apparently a lawyer but I had trouble believing that from the way she behaved most of the time. I didn't really feel the chemistry between her and Ethan which meant the insta-love romance was totally lost on me and to be honest I have very little interest in continuing the series. It wasn't all bad and there were some funny moments, particularly in the beginning, but this definitely wouldn't be my top recommendation even for a fluffy bite of brain candy.
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September 22, 2015No sé si he sido yo o la traducción del libro (que apenas se entendía nada), que no, no me ha gustado y además me aburría un montón, así que para leer algo que no me trasmite nada, prefiero dejarlo y leer algo que verdaderamente me atrape. Tenía ganas de leer High Stakes, porque me llamaba la atención todo el tema de vampiros llevando casinos y eso jajaja. Podía haber sido mucho mejor de lo que me he encontrado. A lo mejor mejora en los capítulos siguientes (sólo he llegado hasta la página 75 más o menos) pero bueno, lo que he leído creo que ha sido suficiente.
December 4, 2011
I downloaded this book and I'm beginning to wonder if maybe I'm missing the 2nd half of the book because it just stops... I'm really confused and will have to get to the bottom of this. Challenge accepted.
August 15, 2019
2,5 etoiles
March 31, 2020
3.5 Sterne
Lockerer und gut lesbarer Schreibstil, sympathische Charaktere und immer wieder witzige Dialoge und Situationen.
Die restlichen Bände sind schon bestellt.
Lockerer und gut lesbarer Schreibstil, sympathische Charaktere und immer wieder witzige Dialoge und Situationen.
Die restlichen Bände sind schon bestellt.
October 5, 2025
Hilarious and full of fluff. Its like candy for my brain and my brain was happy about it. It was super easy to read and relaxing. Its what I needed. Something easy and fun.
July 18, 2025
The heroine may be short and she may be a bit chubby but goddamn it she is a feisty woman with the tenacity of a pit-bull, especially when it comes to protecting her baby sister. So when her naïve and innocent little sis gets wrapped up with rich playboy types in Las Vegas, the heroine has no hesitation storming the gates. She demands to see her sister, threatening to kick ass if anyone tries to stop her. When she meets the hero, her sisters 'boyfriend' she is immediately struck by how much she dislikes the man. He's a stereotype. He's sexy, he's rich and he's far too self assured for the heroine's tastes. Plus, she knows his type. He's the sort of man to use her sister and dump her when he's tired of her and that's something the heroine will not allow. Growing with the mother they had, the heroine is hell bent on not being anything like that woman but also sheltering her sister from the pain it caused. The hero, a 900 year old vampire running for the presidency of the vampire nation, needs the heroine's sister because his image needs a domestic upgrade. He's is absolutely stunned by the hurricane that has swept into his neat and orderly life and he's not quite sure how to take this woman. She's short, first of all. Only coming to his chest. She is stunningly beautiful but obviously has no idea. She is by far the most honest and brutally critical woman he's ever met and she obviously can not stand him. Not used to this sort of reaction in females he is intrigued. He makes her a deal. He will send her sister home if the heroine will take her place as his girlfriend. They fake this relationship for votes but he is honestly falling in love with her. She shares the pain of her childhood and his tenderness and reliability sweep her away. They begin to date for real and soon fall in love. But when an assassin starts wreaking havoc on their new found happiness, the heroine must decide between succumbing to the darkness of being a vampire or lose the life she's come to love and the man who's come to mean the world to her.
This book hovered between a 3 and 4 star for the majority of the story. On one hand, this plotline is so not innovative or unique in anyway. On the other hand, the humor and the general absurdity that is the heroine made me enjoy myself and laugh along. Normally I tend not to like this character type. The obnoxious, sassy female sort tends to get on my nerves. However, this heroine pulled it off without making me hate her by the end. The major fact that tipped the scales is her short stature. She's had to fight and claw her way to the top all her life. She had to battle her upbringing- as a child of a stripper who shouldn't have had children-, her physical chubbiness and height. As well as her insecurities and lonely life of thinking she can trust no one and that she has no one to rely on. The hero changed all that. He gave her the confidence she had lost and also a shoulder to lean on when times got hard. The hero was a calm and subdued character. He never lost his temper or got angry over the heroine antics and from the start he knew she was his chosen one. He was at times too serious and she gave him back the ability to laugh. They made a great couple and had great chemistry. I rated it a 4 because it was not a perfect 5- what with the lackluster storyline- and it was not a 3 because I did love the characters and overall humor of the story.
This book hovered between a 3 and 4 star for the majority of the story. On one hand, this plotline is so not innovative or unique in anyway. On the other hand, the humor and the general absurdity that is the heroine made me enjoy myself and laugh along. Normally I tend not to like this character type. The obnoxious, sassy female sort tends to get on my nerves. However, this heroine pulled it off without making me hate her by the end. The major fact that tipped the scales is her short stature. She's had to fight and claw her way to the top all her life. She had to battle her upbringing- as a child of a stripper who shouldn't have had children-, her physical chubbiness and height. As well as her insecurities and lonely life of thinking she can trust no one and that she has no one to rely on. The hero changed all that. He gave her the confidence she had lost and also a shoulder to lean on when times got hard. The hero was a calm and subdued character. He never lost his temper or got angry over the heroine antics and from the start he knew she was his chosen one. He was at times too serious and she gave him back the ability to laugh. They made a great couple and had great chemistry. I rated it a 4 because it was not a perfect 5- what with the lackluster storyline- and it was not a 3 because I did love the characters and overall humor of the story.
February 24, 2011
~* 3.5 Stars *~
Erin McCarthy's Vegas Vampire series opener, High Stakes, is one of those light, funny vamp romances that can be gulped down in large bites and leave you feeling a little happier for it. It's been described as Vamp Chick-Lit and that just about sums it up.
And there's nothing wrong with that!
I strongly believe that reaction to this book in particular, and probably the series in general, will entirely depend on what you're looking for when you pick it up. Personally, I just spent several weeks reading back-to-back books that ranged from gritty and dark to emotionally significant and I just wanted to rest my brain, kick back with a book that made me laugh and know from page one that the two lead characters are going to get their HEA. No draining angst or cruel deceptions, no monstrous forces of every nature threatening world-ending horror.
A laugh here (and here and here) and a grin there (and there and there and there) was exactly what I needed. Erin McCarthy delivered. In fact, that's rather what I read McCarthy for. It's what I call brain candy.
I was actually pleasantly surprised that this series opener had a wee bit more depth than I was anticipating, with the plot threads of the presidential party platform, the banished Frenchman, and the deadly political opponent. Was it high drama? No. Was it enough to sink my teeth in and interest me enough to keep reading the series? Yes.
If I wanted to be critical, I suppose I could point to Alexis' sister, Brittany, who came off a little too...borderline-zealot with her ditzy crusade to redeem the undead. That was not to my personal tastes. Scenes with her were actually a little painful. I could also possibly criticize the rather abrupt wrap up, almost like McCarthy got to a certain point and just...forced the HEA to fit within a certain page count.
Yeah, okay, those two things kept the book from getting five stars, but High Stakes is still a delicious bite of brain candy and I liked the overall experience of reading it. It was exactly what I was looking for.
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Reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
Erin McCarthy's Vegas Vampire series opener, High Stakes, is one of those light, funny vamp romances that can be gulped down in large bites and leave you feeling a little happier for it. It's been described as Vamp Chick-Lit and that just about sums it up.
And there's nothing wrong with that!
I strongly believe that reaction to this book in particular, and probably the series in general, will entirely depend on what you're looking for when you pick it up. Personally, I just spent several weeks reading back-to-back books that ranged from gritty and dark to emotionally significant and I just wanted to rest my brain, kick back with a book that made me laugh and know from page one that the two lead characters are going to get their HEA. No draining angst or cruel deceptions, no monstrous forces of every nature threatening world-ending horror.
A laugh here (and here and here) and a grin there (and there and there and there) was exactly what I needed. Erin McCarthy delivered. In fact, that's rather what I read McCarthy for. It's what I call brain candy.
I was actually pleasantly surprised that this series opener had a wee bit more depth than I was anticipating, with the plot threads of the presidential party platform, the banished Frenchman, and the deadly political opponent. Was it high drama? No. Was it enough to sink my teeth in and interest me enough to keep reading the series? Yes.
If I wanted to be critical, I suppose I could point to Alexis' sister, Brittany, who came off a little too...borderline-zealot with her ditzy crusade to redeem the undead. That was not to my personal tastes. Scenes with her were actually a little painful. I could also possibly criticize the rather abrupt wrap up, almost like McCarthy got to a certain point and just...forced the HEA to fit within a certain page count.
Yeah, okay, those two things kept the book from getting five stars, but High Stakes is still a delicious bite of brain candy and I liked the overall experience of reading it. It was exactly what I was looking for.
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Reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
April 21, 2008
Um, I'm not sure what to make of this. I was expecting better?
I didn't think the characters were strong at all. I felt almost no chemistry between Ethan and Alexis. Sure, there were some sparks, but I think Alexis flies way off the handle a little too much for my taste. I didn't feel a dept to the characters as I was expecting.
I thought the plot weak. Other than getting Alexis to fall for Ethan and winning the election, I didn't really see much of a story here. There were a few action scenes that made the book worth reading, I suppose. *SPOILER ALERT* And Alexis gave in way too easy for my taste. The way McCarthy wrote it, it was like inevitable - it was going to happen one way or the other. I wasn't impressed.
Those who know me know that I'm not really big on straight romance. I need that certain 'oomph' of suspense and action or I'm just not really into it. For those who love romance, you might like it. For me, it was okay - just not a wow for me.
I didn't think the characters were strong at all. I felt almost no chemistry between Ethan and Alexis. Sure, there were some sparks, but I think Alexis flies way off the handle a little too much for my taste. I didn't feel a dept to the characters as I was expecting.
I thought the plot weak. Other than getting Alexis to fall for Ethan and winning the election, I didn't really see much of a story here. There were a few action scenes that made the book worth reading, I suppose. *SPOILER ALERT* And Alexis gave in way too easy for my taste. The way McCarthy wrote it, it was like inevitable - it was going to happen one way or the other. I wasn't impressed.
Those who know me know that I'm not really big on straight romance. I need that certain 'oomph' of suspense and action or I'm just not really into it. For those who love romance, you might like it. For me, it was okay - just not a wow for me.
March 6, 2008
This book was a really fun, light read. I loved the character's rapport with one another, and I found myself laughing out loud at some of the witty conversations they had with one another.
Plus, I really liked the way the hero and heroine came to trust, like and then love one another. I found myself caring about them and the outcome of their romance.
I really like(love) a deep, dark vampire romances...this is not one of those books. But, I liked the sweetness about it, and the ease that Erin brought me as the reader into the vampire world and their traditions.
I think even if you aren't a fan of paranormal romances, this book is still something that you would like.
I have ordered the rest in this series and I can't wait to read them!
Plus, I really liked the way the hero and heroine came to trust, like and then love one another. I found myself caring about them and the outcome of their romance.
I really like(love) a deep, dark vampire romances...this is not one of those books. But, I liked the sweetness about it, and the ease that Erin brought me as the reader into the vampire world and their traditions.
I think even if you aren't a fan of paranormal romances, this book is still something that you would like.
I have ordered the rest in this series and I can't wait to read them!
May 3, 2015
This book I already read in the past from the library, but I wanted to have it myself too and that is why I ordered and read it again.
Alexis is used to protecting her sister. That is why she takes her place next to Ethan. That she feels attracted to him, has nothing to do with it. By the way he is a bit crazy, because he pretends to be a vampire. Till she finds out that he really is a vampire.
At that point she still doesn’t now what to do with the attraction between them. For the answer on what she is going to do you have to read the book yourself.
It is again an easy book to read. With this series it is handy to read the books in the following they are written, because of the things happening in the books.
Alexis is used to protecting her sister. That is why she takes her place next to Ethan. That she feels attracted to him, has nothing to do with it. By the way he is a bit crazy, because he pretends to be a vampire. Till she finds out that he really is a vampire.
At that point she still doesn’t now what to do with the attraction between them. For the answer on what she is going to do you have to read the book yourself.
It is again an easy book to read. With this series it is handy to read the books in the following they are written, because of the things happening in the books.
October 17, 2008
Wow...what to say about this book. Reading just the first few pages, I was laughing at the HORRIBLE writing... it was like reading something that a middle school student would write. But I kept reading and forced my way through the first few chapters. After a while, I started to enjoy the story. It was kind of fun. Yet, the writing was so bad that I felt kind of guilty reading it when there are so many good books out there! Also, I'm not one to read romance novels and this was a "paranormal romance". However, I have to say that I did like this book in a weird way, once I got past the awful characterizations, completely predictable plot, and ameteur writing style.
March 31, 2014
This is a fun read. Not meant to be particularly serious. The characters are very exaggerated, but that's what makes it so funny. Ethan, president of the vampire nation, is looking for a wife before the upcoming election. He has chosen Brittany, but her protective sister Alexis steps in. The sparks fly right away between the two, though Alexis is the exact opposite of what he is looking for in a wife. A funny, steamy book, with just the right amount of surprising twists to keep things interesting. I'd like to check out the rest of the series.
April 2, 2008
I liked this book. The idea of vampires in Vegas is intriguing since I live in Vegas and I could see how it would be the perfect city for them to inhabit. Alexis was a bit strong, but weighed out by Ethan's cool demenour. They were fun to read about and the idea of vampire politics was interesting. Alexis' sister Brittany grated on my nerves a bit. She seemed too dimwitted instead of innocent for my tastes. Overall a great read.
October 13, 2010
I really liked this book because it was fast paced and made me laugh out loud.
Alexis is a feisty woman who gets and does what she wants.
Ethan is vampire who is almost a thousand years old and has never fallen in love or met the "one" for him.
This is a fast paced love story that has the couple in love and wed in a matter of weeks. Believable? No... but hey it's a vampire romance book for crying out loud.
I really liked the book and will continue on with the series.
Alexis is a feisty woman who gets and does what she wants.
Ethan is vampire who is almost a thousand years old and has never fallen in love or met the "one" for him.
This is a fast paced love story that has the couple in love and wed in a matter of weeks. Believable? No... but hey it's a vampire romance book for crying out loud.
I really liked the book and will continue on with the series.
November 29, 2010
I really enjoyed this book. I laughed out loud and did a lot of smiliing. It was a light, sexy read that I looked forward to picking up. I loved Ethan and Alexis, both were witty, while one was charming the other was a smart ass and it worked. yYou'll love the chemistry between the two. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book, it's hot, it's charming and it's funny. Enjoy, I sure did.
Highly Recommend!!!
Highly Recommend!!!
July 8, 2015
Een vampieren chicklit die je niet al te serieus moet nemen. De logica is ver te zoeken (wat het nut van Britanny is, is mij nog een raadsel) en de schrijfster vond het nodig om in plaats van een interessant verhaal maar iets geils op iedere pagina te zetten om je af te leiden. Ik heb geen moeite met wat erotiek in een verhaal, maar ik was de continue sekspraat heel snel zat. Voorlopig geen chick lits meer voor mij en al helemaal niet van deze schrijfster.
October 14, 2007
I learned from this books that I cannot stand vampire fluff. I thought since I enjoy MaryJanice Davidson that I would enjoy Erin's books, but I'm thinkin' no. Her characters tend to over react and scream at each other. I feel like I'm watching Pokemon when I read this book. From now on I will have to be picky with my vampire romance.
September 13, 2023
Alexis Baldizzi & Ethan Carrick
Posting my comments from a buddy as my review for this one:
Prologue & chapter 1: I like Alexis so far, she seems like she isn't going to take any sh*t. And just from this little bit, that is exactly what Ethan needs.
Chapter 2-4: I found Alexis a bit whinny, with all the Brittany is pretty, but naive and sleeping with a gorgeous man, why can't I be tall and pretty and why doesn't anyone worthwhile want me.
Chapters 5 - 9: Brittany going to the hotel made me so happy and I don't even know why. I guess maybe because it shows that she has a mind of her own. It was a decision that was solely hers with no outside influence.
Other than that, I kept thinking "When is something going to happen?" And then it does . I was expecting more out of Alexis when she got proof of Ethan's truth, but she just took it in stride.
Now I have another question to add to my other unanswered ones: What can kill the vampires in this world? Not a lot of discussion about how things work in this universe.
Chapters 10 -14: It's starting to get on my nerves a bit that the women seemed to be thought naive, ditzy, or stupid and are constantly being judged by their looks (even in their own minds on the looks department).
We get it, Alexis is short and curvy, and Brittany is taller, and slimmer, why do I have to read about it constantly?
I did appreciate that there was a moment where it shows that even Brittany, who I think Alexis feels is more attractive, suffers from body image issues. As most women (and men) do.
But back to Kelsey, I'm not sure of her intellect, but I know that she doesn't seem to know what self-preservation is.
I did get a couple of questions answered.
Chapters 15 to the end: I figured something was going to happen .
And even though you said what you said, I still wasn't expecting what happened to Kelsey.
Posting my comments from a buddy as my review for this one:
Prologue & chapter 1: I like Alexis so far, she seems like she isn't going to take any sh*t. And just from this little bit, that is exactly what Ethan needs.
Chapter 2-4: I found Alexis a bit whinny, with all the Brittany is pretty, but naive and sleeping with a gorgeous man, why can't I be tall and pretty and why doesn't anyone worthwhile want me.
Chapters 5 - 9: Brittany going to the hotel made me so happy and I don't even know why. I guess maybe because it shows that she has a mind of her own. It was a decision that was solely hers with no outside influence.
Other than that, I kept thinking "When is something going to happen?" And then it does . I was expecting more out of Alexis when she got proof of Ethan's truth, but she just took it in stride.
Now I have another question to add to my other unanswered ones: What can kill the vampires in this world? Not a lot of discussion about how things work in this universe.
Chapters 10 -14: It's starting to get on my nerves a bit that the women seemed to be thought naive, ditzy, or stupid and are constantly being judged by their looks (even in their own minds on the looks department).
We get it, Alexis is short and curvy, and Brittany is taller, and slimmer, why do I have to read about it constantly?
I did appreciate that there was a moment where it shows that even Brittany, who I think Alexis feels is more attractive, suffers from body image issues. As most women (and men) do.
But back to Kelsey, I'm not sure of her intellect, but I know that she doesn't seem to know what self-preservation is.
I did get a couple of questions answered.
Chapters 15 to the end: I figured something was going to happen .
And even though you said what you said, I still wasn't expecting what happened to Kelsey.
October 10, 2009
I had been putting off reading this book for no specific reason and chose it for a monthly reading challenge. I'm glad I did b/c it was a light, easy, sometimes funny read. Good vamp fluff to break up the "tougher" reads. I'll definitely check out book 2 at some point.
February 9, 2010
A brainless read. I only read it because I knew I could finish it in one day.
That's a sad reason to read a book, now that I'm actually acknowledging it. Oh well.
That's a sad reason to read a book, now that I'm actually acknowledging it. Oh well.
April 9, 2011
Great light easy read. Love the chemistry between Alexis and Ethan, you wont be disappointed with this read. On to the next book in the series!!!!
November 9, 2012
I LOVED IT!!!
It was full of fun and of course, sexy vampires!
It was full of fun and of course, sexy vampires!
January 24, 2020
It's a funny read, characters are very likable, and the story is sweet. It's good for Undead and Unwed fans. I enjoy humor in paranormal books. I will continue reading this series.
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