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Legend of the Vampire Reject #1
Vampin' Ain't Easy
Three vampire realms. A shift in the balance of power. And one reject.
Malik Demonbreun, the rejected heir of the Southern Vampire Realm, is thrown in the center of a deadly controversy, which may cost him his life. Again.
Malik sleeps during daylight and drives a wrecker at night. When his father forces him to return home, he becomes the focus of a deadly bid for a change of leadership within the realms. With no idea who is friend or foe, Malik searches for a way back to his disavowed life. But each step he takes moves him closer to his father's throne. A throne that Malik has never wanted.
He had no claim to riches in the reject life. But at least he wasn't living in a sick game of fifty ways to kill a vampire. He never thought he'd miss licking the blood from the seats of wrecked vehicles. One thing was for sure, rich or reject, Vampin' Ain't Easy.
Start this gritty and humorous series, Legend of the Vampire Reject, with Vampin' Ain't Easy by Kimbra Swain, author of the Fairy Tales of a Trailer Park Queen series. This is book one of four in the series plus a prequel which can be found in the Urban Magic Anthology.
Malik Demonbreun, the rejected heir of the Southern Vampire Realm, is thrown in the center of a deadly controversy, which may cost him his life. Again.
Malik sleeps during daylight and drives a wrecker at night. When his father forces him to return home, he becomes the focus of a deadly bid for a change of leadership within the realms. With no idea who is friend or foe, Malik searches for a way back to his disavowed life. But each step he takes moves him closer to his father's throne. A throne that Malik has never wanted.
He had no claim to riches in the reject life. But at least he wasn't living in a sick game of fifty ways to kill a vampire. He never thought he'd miss licking the blood from the seats of wrecked vehicles. One thing was for sure, rich or reject, Vampin' Ain't Easy.
Start this gritty and humorous series, Legend of the Vampire Reject, with Vampin' Ain't Easy by Kimbra Swain, author of the Fairy Tales of a Trailer Park Queen series. This is book one of four in the series plus a prequel which can be found in the Urban Magic Anthology.
174 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 28, 2019
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About the author
Kimbra Swain
74 books332 followersFrom early in life Kimbra Swain was indoctrinated in the ways of geekdom. Raised on Star Wars, Tolkien, Superheroes and Voltron, she found herself immersed in a world of imagination. She started writing in high school, and completed her English degree from the University of Alabama in 2003.
Her writing is influenced by a gamut of authors including Jane Austen, J.R.R. Tolkien, L.M. Montgomery, Timothy Zahn, Kathy Reichs, Kevin Hearne and Jim Butcher.
Born and raised in Alabama, Kimbra still lives there with her husband and 5 year old daughter. When she isn't reading or writing, she plays PC games, makes jewelry and builds cars.
Please visit my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Also if you sign up for the newsletter at my website to receive a FREE book: www.kimbraswain.com
Her writing is influenced by a gamut of authors including Jane Austen, J.R.R. Tolkien, L.M. Montgomery, Timothy Zahn, Kathy Reichs, Kevin Hearne and Jim Butcher.
Born and raised in Alabama, Kimbra still lives there with her husband and 5 year old daughter. When she isn't reading or writing, she plays PC games, makes jewelry and builds cars.
Please visit my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Also if you sign up for the newsletter at my website to receive a FREE book: www.kimbraswain.com
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October 29, 2019
I love this first book in a new series! A little darker and sexier than the author's other series' Malik will be your next book boyfriend. The characters are developing while still being complex. The mystery in this one goes in several directions keeping you guessing right up until the end. There is a lot of action and world building that makes the reader anxious for more. I can't wait for the next book.
October 29, 2019
A darker, sexier, quirkier side we’ve never seen
I loved the first book of this Vampire reject series.
Malik is darker, hilarious, and a fantastic new addition to Kimbra Swains books because he is definitely out of the ordinary.
The characters I was instantly attracted to, the plot thickens and the sexy appeal of it all definitely had me craving more.
I loved this book! I seriously can’t wait for the next one.
Not to say I don’t love FTOATPQ but this is a tasty, delicious and different treat than what we normally read from Kimbra, but in all the best and most delicious ways.
I loved the first book of this Vampire reject series.
Malik is darker, hilarious, and a fantastic new addition to Kimbra Swains books because he is definitely out of the ordinary.
The characters I was instantly attracted to, the plot thickens and the sexy appeal of it all definitely had me craving more.
I loved this book! I seriously can’t wait for the next one.
Not to say I don’t love FTOATPQ but this is a tasty, delicious and different treat than what we normally read from Kimbra, but in all the best and most delicious ways.
October 30, 2019
Malik grew up in his father's home, changed at 25, hating everything about what he was. He has a lot to learn about the ways of his people and his family's hidden secrets. As his father's sole heir he is supposed to eventually take over rule over the Realms. But he is a reject, who wants nothing to do with any of it. Malik has a dark sense of humor and is fun to get to know. I loved this book and can't wait to read the rest of the series. For those who enjoy the Trailerverse, Trust me on this....Kimbra does not disappoint with this new series at all.
December 22, 2020
Vampin' really isn't easy!!!
Malik hates vampires and his family. But wait, his family are vampires. And so is he. Poor Malik, heir to the realm and self proclaimed reject. He left the family home and survives on the bare minimum. Working nights driving a wrecker, cleaning up after accidents. As in literally. Liking the blood from the seats for food. Until his dad calls him home. Blackmailed to play nice for one weekend and then he can return to his reject of a life. All the Lord's are meeting for the stepping down of the Lord of the West and his son taking over.
Now starts all the intrigue. Shot at, kidnapped, framed. Malik doesn't know who to trust or believe. Somehow he needs to get to the bottom of this and stay alive.
Get your copy and dive into this new world that Kimbra Swain has created.
Malik hates vampires and his family. But wait, his family are vampires. And so is he. Poor Malik, heir to the realm and self proclaimed reject. He left the family home and survives on the bare minimum. Working nights driving a wrecker, cleaning up after accidents. As in literally. Liking the blood from the seats for food. Until his dad calls him home. Blackmailed to play nice for one weekend and then he can return to his reject of a life. All the Lord's are meeting for the stepping down of the Lord of the West and his son taking over.
Now starts all the intrigue. Shot at, kidnapped, framed. Malik doesn't know who to trust or believe. Somehow he needs to get to the bottom of this and stay alive.
Get your copy and dive into this new world that Kimbra Swain has created.
October 29, 2019
Oh my God Becky! Look at that vamp...
A Vamp hating vamp who discovers that black and white is often pretty gray when he is thrust back into some particularly pointy politics.
Moody, broody, and a pro at the (mostly) friendly trolling; Malik speaks my love language- snarky sarcasm. He’s a vamp you’d want to have a meal with, or be a meal for.
I solid begging to a series I can’t wait to finish.
A Vamp hating vamp who discovers that black and white is often pretty gray when he is thrust back into some particularly pointy politics.
Moody, broody, and a pro at the (mostly) friendly trolling; Malik speaks my love language- snarky sarcasm. He’s a vamp you’d want to have a meal with, or be a meal for.
I solid begging to a series I can’t wait to finish.
October 30, 2019
Vampin' ain't easy, but reading this book is!
I'm already a fan of Kimbra's. I knew from the start that this book would be a fun read, but seeing Malik's story progress, seeing his priorities shift and change as events unfolded around him, was great. He has potential as a character. A few of the side characters make me laugh, and I sincerely hope they make it into the next book.
I'm already a fan of Kimbra's. I knew from the start that this book would be a fun read, but seeing Malik's story progress, seeing his priorities shift and change as events unfolded around him, was great. He has potential as a character. A few of the side characters make me laugh, and I sincerely hope they make it into the next book.
October 31, 2019
Another amazing story by Kimbra
Starting out level: I started reading just because I absolutely love Kimbra's work.
However, even if i didn't already have a girl-crush on her, this book is an exciting start to a fun and fresh new series. I definitely dig the humor, questionable phrasings, and snark throughout a refreshingly not-overdone plot. I couldn't actually guess what would happen next and I love it! Cannot wait for the next one!
Starting out level: I started reading just because I absolutely love Kimbra's work.
However, even if i didn't already have a girl-crush on her, this book is an exciting start to a fun and fresh new series. I definitely dig the humor, questionable phrasings, and snark throughout a refreshingly not-overdone plot. I couldn't actually guess what would happen next and I love it! Cannot wait for the next one!
November 11, 2019
Clear your schedule and get reading now!
Did I think Kimbra Swain was going to pull off a vampire novel? Not really. Did she? Oh my heavens yes!!!
This is INCREDIBLE! A wonderful story about vampires in America. Terrific southern lore and general mythology. The characters have depth, they are humorous and they are definitely rated PG. it’s fast paced and you are not going to want to put it down for one second.
Clear your schedule and get reading now!
Did I think Kimbra Swain was going to pull off a vampire novel? Not really. Did she? Oh my heavens yes!!!
This is INCREDIBLE! A wonderful story about vampires in America. Terrific southern lore and general mythology. The characters have depth, they are humorous and they are definitely rated PG. it’s fast paced and you are not going to want to put it down for one second.
Clear your schedule and get reading now!
November 23, 2019
A New Series On The Rise
Malik is a young hot headed vampire rejecting his inheritance and hiding from his responsibilities. He is being forced to return to his father's home for a short time to fulfill his regal duties. He got way more than he bargained for. Between ex girlfriends, daddy issues, meeting a new sexy female vampire, becoming allies with her a new series is on the rise. A must read with strong characters
Malik is a young hot headed vampire rejecting his inheritance and hiding from his responsibilities. He is being forced to return to his father's home for a short time to fulfill his regal duties. He got way more than he bargained for. Between ex girlfriends, daddy issues, meeting a new sexy female vampire, becoming allies with her a new series is on the rise. A must read with strong characters
October 28, 2019
This book is an absolute riot. Malik wants nothing to do with his fangy birthright, but is forced to return to witness a Rite of Ascension. When he's drawn back in, he's battered by schemes within schemes wrapped around more schemes. A whole lot of fun watching him unravel this chaos with his trademark aplomb... Sorry, I misspelled snark.
October 28, 2019
What an appropriate title
Vamp in’ ain’t easy especially for Malik. He doesn’t want to be a vampire and fights it every step of the way. He’s snarky, handsome and a vampire Lord’s son. Lots of action, intrigue and hilarity. Stella is awesome ( you need to read to find out about her 😉). Great start to a new series by Kimbra. She’s such a talented author.
Vamp in’ ain’t easy especially for Malik. He doesn’t want to be a vampire and fights it every step of the way. He’s snarky, handsome and a vampire Lord’s son. Lots of action, intrigue and hilarity. Stella is awesome ( you need to read to find out about her 😉). Great start to a new series by Kimbra. She’s such a talented author.
October 29, 2019
Wow!
Ready for your new favorite vampire? Malik is here and you won't want him to leave. I won't give anything away, so just read the book. It's a fantastic story that leaves you wanting more. Depth of character, snark, humor, and a well thought out storyline. You thought you knew vampires, you were wrong.
Ready for your new favorite vampire? Malik is here and you won't want him to leave. I won't give anything away, so just read the book. It's a fantastic story that leaves you wanting more. Depth of character, snark, humor, and a well thought out storyline. You thought you knew vampires, you were wrong.
October 29, 2019
Wow!
Loved this new series by one of my favourite authors! It’s a different take on the vampire books you read every day. A little bit dirty, a lot of laughs, some pain and pleasure! Roll in some intriguing twists and it’s got everything you want in a book! Congratulations Kimbra Swain on another great book!
Loved this new series by one of my favourite authors! It’s a different take on the vampire books you read every day. A little bit dirty, a lot of laughs, some pain and pleasure! Roll in some intriguing twists and it’s got everything you want in a book! Congratulations Kimbra Swain on another great book!
November 2, 2019
The vampire that you never knew you needed!
I started out with the assumption that this was going to be just a silly vampire comedy. Holy carp was I wrong! While full of snark that I expect from Kimbra Swain it quickly became an action packed story of a leader destined for greatness! Pick it up today!
I started out with the assumption that this was going to be just a silly vampire comedy. Holy carp was I wrong! While full of snark that I expect from Kimbra Swain it quickly became an action packed story of a leader destined for greatness! Pick it up today!
November 8, 2019
Wow
Love kimbra and was excited to read another of her series and she did not disappoint. Love that her main characters are not perfect and they might be vampires buy you can relate to the having to grow and adjust to the life you have and not the one you want and learning to love the life you have.
Love kimbra and was excited to read another of her series and she did not disappoint. Love that her main characters are not perfect and they might be vampires buy you can relate to the having to grow and adjust to the life you have and not the one you want and learning to love the life you have.
January 11, 2020
An interesting mix of WOW! And MEH...
I loved the idea of this book and the humor was a much welcomed respite from the blood and gore of the genre. However, the flow seems so stilted at times that it was hard to read. I was super excited to see a non-binary character represented. More of that please!
I loved the idea of this book and the humor was a much welcomed respite from the blood and gore of the genre. However, the flow seems so stilted at times that it was hard to read. I was super excited to see a non-binary character represented. More of that please!
November 8, 2021
Pretty good
Great continuation to the series. There were a few places where I found it a little difficult to follow the conversations. I wasn’t sure who was speaking. A few action packed , heart pounding moments that I really , really enjoyed. I’m looking forward to the next book.
Great continuation to the series. There were a few places where I found it a little difficult to follow the conversations. I wasn’t sure who was speaking. A few action packed , heart pounding moments that I really , really enjoyed. I’m looking forward to the next book.
October 29, 2019
I Love this Vampire Reject
Malika is wonderful! He certainly goes on a ride of discovery throughout the book and there are lots of things he must overcome. Kept me reading and I truly enjoyed it!
Malika is wonderful! He certainly goes on a ride of discovery throughout the book and there are lots of things he must overcome. Kept me reading and I truly enjoyed it!
October 30, 2019
Life ain’t all parties, bling and upmarket homes for the heir apparent of the Vampire Empire of Nashville. Mainly because Malik would rather ignore the hated vampiric parts of himself, but life has a way of ruining his plans
November 1, 2019
First book in what will be another great series!
If you like your books snarky and unpredictable then this is for you. Yet again Kimbra has managed to take a popular theme and put her own very readable and different slant on it. Can't wait for more!!
If you like your books snarky and unpredictable then this is for you. Yet again Kimbra has managed to take a popular theme and put her own very readable and different slant on it. Can't wait for more!!
November 1, 2019
A new take on Vamps
A truly fun read. It had enough twists and turns to keep my mind engaged, and enough snark and action to prove it was a Kimbra book. Malik makes being a reject look good.
A truly fun read. It had enough twists and turns to keep my mind engaged, and enough snark and action to prove it was a Kimbra book. Malik makes being a reject look good.
November 4, 2019
Gotta love a Vamp
I absolutely love Malik and company in this new series by Kimbra Swain. It’s completely different from her other series (that are wonderful as well). There is lots of action, comedy, and surprises.
I absolutely love Malik and company in this new series by Kimbra Swain. It’s completely different from her other series (that are wonderful as well). There is lots of action, comedy, and surprises.
December 13, 2019
Great vampire story
Great introduction to the vampire stories. Malik is an example of a man who didn't like where he came from, but the time came that he realized he needed to embrace his history and future. I'll be looking for the next book.
Great introduction to the vampire stories. Malik is an example of a man who didn't like where he came from, but the time came that he realized he needed to embrace his history and future. I'll be looking for the next book.
January 29, 2020
Loved it
I normally don’t leave a review unless I immensely enjoyed it. I loved the take on how he never lost his human self and all the jokes. Most vampire books have them as serious or even brooding types. And thankfully he didn’t sparkle in the sunlight.
I normally don’t leave a review unless I immensely enjoyed it. I loved the take on how he never lost his human self and all the jokes. Most vampire books have them as serious or even brooding types. And thankfully he didn’t sparkle in the sunlight.
January 30, 2020
This is the first book by Kimbra Swain that I have read and there will definitely be more in my future. This is a really entertaining story with fun characters, a great plot and interesting world building. I cannot wait for the next book.
March 10, 2020
This is a great start to what I hope will be a wonderful series. I was not sure if I would like it or not, since I prefer my vampire reads to be a little on the dark side. I found myself chuckling thru-out the whole book. I cannot wait to read the next one.
November 15, 2020
You will have a good time reading this book😀
I really enjoyed this book. It was just snarky enough to laugh through out the book. I liked the characters too. If you like Kimbra's other books then pick this one up too.
I really enjoyed this book. It was just snarky enough to laugh through out the book. I liked the characters too. If you like Kimbra's other books then pick this one up too.
October 28, 2019
Another SUPERB book by the wonderful Kimbra Swain.
Malik just might be my next book boyfriend!!!
Malik just might be my next book boyfriend!!!
October 28, 2019
Loved it! Can’t wait to see what happens next in this series!
October 28, 2019
Love the snark
This is a bit darker than her other series but I loved it. It's snarky and fun with a little bit of sexy in there. Can't wait for the next one
This is a bit darker than her other series but I loved it. It's snarky and fun with a little bit of sexy in there. Can't wait for the next one
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