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Legend of the Vampire Reject #0
Hard Knock Vamp
Malik Demonbreun was about to become the one thing he hated the most on this earth... a vampire.
Malik grew up in the privileged home of his father Timothy Demonbreun, the Lord of the Southern Realm of Vampires. Malik hated everything about his father's way of life. He flees his father's home with his girlfriend, Lydia.
Malik and Lydia soon find out that his father's reach goes beyond the borders of his realm. Malik is betrayed, and he cannot accept the consequences of his choices. Malik is forced into becoming his father's heir, but it only starts his journey as the vampire reject.
Hard Knock Vamp is a short story prequel to Kimbra Swain's new Legend of the Vampire Reject series. It's dark and grittier than her Fairy Tales of a Trailer Park Queen series, but there are plenty of laughs. Check out the prequel today!
Malik grew up in the privileged home of his father Timothy Demonbreun, the Lord of the Southern Realm of Vampires. Malik hated everything about his father's way of life. He flees his father's home with his girlfriend, Lydia.
Malik and Lydia soon find out that his father's reach goes beyond the borders of his realm. Malik is betrayed, and he cannot accept the consequences of his choices. Malik is forced into becoming his father's heir, but it only starts his journey as the vampire reject.
Hard Knock Vamp is a short story prequel to Kimbra Swain's new Legend of the Vampire Reject series. It's dark and grittier than her Fairy Tales of a Trailer Park Queen series, but there are plenty of laughs. Check out the prequel today!
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First published November 25, 2019
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About the author
Kimbra Swain
74 books330 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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November 27, 2019
Good lunchtime reading
Well, that’s if you don’t mind a little blood and existential crisis with your lunch. I read Kimbra Swain’s “Vampin isn’t easy” before this, and it takes this story to the next phase of Malik, the main character’s life. This story is a good pre-quel either way, and gives me a better sense of Malik’s incredible kindness and compassion in a very violent world of vampires.
Well, that’s if you don’t mind a little blood and existential crisis with your lunch. I read Kimbra Swain’s “Vampin isn’t easy” before this, and it takes this story to the next phase of Malik, the main character’s life. This story is a good pre-quel either way, and gives me a better sense of Malik’s incredible kindness and compassion in a very violent world of vampires.
April 13, 2020
Quick read prequel
This was a really fast prequel read . It tells the story of of the hero became a vampire and lost all trust for his ‘friends ‘ and lover who betrayed him .
I was kind of surprised that he was given the choice to leave after he was turned given he’s labeled the ‘reject ‘ in book 1 .. I’m 50/50 on whether I’ll go on to read this series . I’ve added to my tbr though for now .
This was a really fast prequel read . It tells the story of of the hero became a vampire and lost all trust for his ‘friends ‘ and lover who betrayed him .
I was kind of surprised that he was given the choice to leave after he was turned given he’s labeled the ‘reject ‘ in book 1 .. I’m 50/50 on whether I’ll go on to read this series . I’ve added to my tbr though for now .
February 27, 2020
Great lead in to a fresh new series!
I've loved the writing of Kimbra Swain for quite some time. In this new series she goes darker and shows promise for a completely new vampire legend!
I've loved the writing of Kimbra Swain for quite some time. In this new series she goes darker and shows promise for a completely new vampire legend!
February 28, 2020
Fantastic
This was a great prequel to Vampin' Ain't Easy.
The back story is helpful to understand why Malik feels the way he does about some things.
A quick read that enhances the storyline.
This was a great prequel to Vampin' Ain't Easy.
The back story is helpful to understand why Malik feels the way he does about some things.
A quick read that enhances the storyline.
April 1, 2020
This is a very different take on vampirism. In this world, the children of a vampire are human and have to be converted. Who would have thought that a rebellious son of a vampire leader would prove his strength after his reluctant conversion by being merciful? Okay, what's next?
February 14, 2020
Lovin' those Vamps!!
November 1, 2021
Great start. As soon as I finish this review I’m reading the next book in the series. Btw Lydia is a twit. I am trying to improve my language skills so I didn’t utilize my first word choice
July 30, 2022
I read this in the anthology "Urban Magic".
Malik Demonbreun is forced by his father to become a vampire. He doesn't want to be one. I read the series, "Legend of the Vampire Reject" such as it is (only 2 books) and it is fun.
Malik Demonbreun is forced by his father to become a vampire. He doesn't want to be one. I read the series, "Legend of the Vampire Reject" such as it is (only 2 books) and it is fun.
March 9, 2020
Nice little intro into this new style of vampire story
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