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Children of The Night #2
Night's Touch
Cara DeLongpre wandered into the mysterious Nocturne club looking for a fleeting diversion from her sheltered life. Instead she found a dark, seductive stranger whose touch entices her beyond the safety she's always known and into a heady carnal bliss.A year ago, Vincent Cordova believed that vampires existed only in bad movies and bogeyman stories. That was before a chance encounter left him with unimaginable powers, a hellish thirst, and an aching loneliness he's sure will never end--until the night he meets Cara DeLongpre. Cara's beauty and bewitching innocence call to his mind, his heart--his blood. For Vincent senses the Dark Gift shared by Cara's parents, and the lurking threat from an ancient and powerful foe. And he knows that the only thing more dangerous than the enemy waiting to seek its vengeance is the secret carried by those Cara trusts the most.
346 pages, Paperback
First published June 26, 2007
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December 22, 2010
Another good read from this author. I'm really enjoying this series. still I don't think I'll ever care much for it because there's just something missing that others I loved had, but I do have this need to keep reading it.
This book had a very sweet and cute romance while it shows as a side of vampires all paranormal romance fans love to see. We see all we are use to see, like vampires being weak with the sun and silver, stakes, etc. What I like the most is that the author makes the characters go through every day situations but we see how they face those while being vampires. I really enjoy this.
This book had a very sweet and cute romance while it shows as a side of vampires all paranormal romance fans love to see. We see all we are use to see, like vampires being weak with the sun and silver, stakes, etc. What I like the most is that the author makes the characters go through every day situations but we see how they face those while being vampires. I really enjoy this.
March 28, 2021
I won't lie. Usually I'm not too keen on Amanda Ashley's books, but I got some at a thrift shop and thought I would give it a go.
This one qas fairly enjoyable in part, but I preferred the family drama to the romance
Cara thinks her parents are unconventional as they don't go out in the sun. She decides to go to the Nocturne nihhtclub where she meets a man that intrigues her. Her parents are very worried about this mystery man and Cara is about to disvover why her parents are so special.
I really liked her family and her journey of self discovery. Cara had an enjoyable voice and I liked her personality.
This was a strong entry
This one qas fairly enjoyable in part, but I preferred the family drama to the romance
Cara thinks her parents are unconventional as they don't go out in the sun. She decides to go to the Nocturne nihhtclub where she meets a man that intrigues her. Her parents are very worried about this mystery man and Cara is about to disvover why her parents are so special.
I really liked her family and her journey of self discovery. Cara had an enjoyable voice and I liked her personality.
This was a strong entry
October 4, 2021
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Night’s Touch is the second book in the “Children of the Night” series and this is a story that features the adopted daughter of our first pairing of the series. Now I will say that I wasn’t sure what I could expect from this series here or even this book. I don’t read this author nearly as much as I used to (which is also another point on why I haven’t gotten caught up with her work yet) but I will say that while I enjoyed it I am not sure how I feel about this author anymore. The past couple of books that I have managed to pick up from her just haven’t “wowed” me like I wanted or expected them too. I used to adore her work, and they use to just grab me so quickly, but this one just didn’t quite work out that way for me. I am a little disappointed in that to tell you the truth. I had such high hopes for this one and while I liked it, it wasn’t close to a 4 star.
Night’s Touch is an interesting beginning that captures the hearts of our featurettes:
Vincent Cordova-recently turned vampire, still have live familial connections, beta male but also protective
Cara Delongpre-adopted daughter, naïve, closeted by her parents, impetuous
Cara Delongpre has longed for adventure and to get away from her parent’s protective thumb. Even though she has had a bodyguard she hasn’t thought much of it until she wants to breathe the night air. Cara has no clue of who her parents actually are or their true identity but on one evening out on the town, feeling free and independent she comes across two men both vampires. Now one is after her to get revenge against her father and the other is a man she seems to have a more physical intense reaction to and knows that she can trust him. Cara has been so secluded that she isn’t quite used to all this male attention. She knows that her parents keep some secrets from her but she trusts them. But when the truth gets revealed, Cara will have to question everything and everyone in her life and has to wonder if she has what it takes to survive this world she never knows the depths of until recently…Vincent knows that he needs to tell Cara the truth about who has become, but he doesn’t want to risk losing her, and when a new danger is revealed he will have to do all within his power to protect her and her family…
Night’s Touch was such an interesting book and not one that I fully expected to flow as it evolved. I definitely expected more from this novel but then I don’t think I was really impressed with book one. (I believe its her other books that I definitely had more fun with overall) I think I was just bored with the character of the heroine. I really just didn’t vibe with her at all, and to be honest, I didn’t really care for the hero until much later in the book. He just wasn’t written in a way that really grabs at your attention, it just had a “meh” personality to me so I wasn’t really interested in him too much and he definitely had more beta-like traits at times and for a paranormal, I do tend to like my heroes to be more alpha males, they just tend to fit the genre more. I mean the story was likable and there are aspects that readers of PNR will find interesting and some dynamics that I think will grab at some readers, but I personally don’t think that it’s a book that will necessarily shock you and really put you into the story like most PNR tend to do. Now I definitely plan on reading more in the series, but I might do audio this time around.
Overall I found Night's Touch to be an intriguing story of intrigue, a deep-seeded villain, and a warm and light romance with a touch of conflict....eager for more from the series.
Night’s Touch is the second book in the “Children of the Night” series and this is a story that features the adopted daughter of our first pairing of the series. Now I will say that I wasn’t sure what I could expect from this series here or even this book. I don’t read this author nearly as much as I used to (which is also another point on why I haven’t gotten caught up with her work yet) but I will say that while I enjoyed it I am not sure how I feel about this author anymore. The past couple of books that I have managed to pick up from her just haven’t “wowed” me like I wanted or expected them too. I used to adore her work, and they use to just grab me so quickly, but this one just didn’t quite work out that way for me. I am a little disappointed in that to tell you the truth. I had such high hopes for this one and while I liked it, it wasn’t close to a 4 star.
Night’s Touch is an interesting beginning that captures the hearts of our featurettes:
Vincent Cordova-recently turned vampire, still have live familial connections, beta male but also protective
Cara Delongpre-adopted daughter, naïve, closeted by her parents, impetuous
Cara Delongpre has longed for adventure and to get away from her parent’s protective thumb. Even though she has had a bodyguard she hasn’t thought much of it until she wants to breathe the night air. Cara has no clue of who her parents actually are or their true identity but on one evening out on the town, feeling free and independent she comes across two men both vampires. Now one is after her to get revenge against her father and the other is a man she seems to have a more physical intense reaction to and knows that she can trust him. Cara has been so secluded that she isn’t quite used to all this male attention. She knows that her parents keep some secrets from her but she trusts them. But when the truth gets revealed, Cara will have to question everything and everyone in her life and has to wonder if she has what it takes to survive this world she never knows the depths of until recently…Vincent knows that he needs to tell Cara the truth about who has become, but he doesn’t want to risk losing her, and when a new danger is revealed he will have to do all within his power to protect her and her family…
Night’s Touch was such an interesting book and not one that I fully expected to flow as it evolved. I definitely expected more from this novel but then I don’t think I was really impressed with book one. (I believe its her other books that I definitely had more fun with overall) I think I was just bored with the character of the heroine. I really just didn’t vibe with her at all, and to be honest, I didn’t really care for the hero until much later in the book. He just wasn’t written in a way that really grabs at your attention, it just had a “meh” personality to me so I wasn’t really interested in him too much and he definitely had more beta-like traits at times and for a paranormal, I do tend to like my heroes to be more alpha males, they just tend to fit the genre more. I mean the story was likable and there are aspects that readers of PNR will find interesting and some dynamics that I think will grab at some readers, but I personally don’t think that it’s a book that will necessarily shock you and really put you into the story like most PNR tend to do. Now I definitely plan on reading more in the series, but I might do audio this time around.
Overall I found Night's Touch to be an intriguing story of intrigue, a deep-seeded villain, and a warm and light romance with a touch of conflict....eager for more from the series.
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May 31, 2011really good soooo far......I like how there kid got older and ashley wrote about her!!!!
July 11, 2012
This is the first Amanda Ashley book that didn’t wow me. NIGHT’S TOUCH just seemed to drag in places until the plot picked up again. I felt it had too much going on which made the switching point of views nauseating.
If you read the books in order, this book follows the baby girl that Roshan and Brenna DeLongpre found at the very end of their book NIGHT’S KISS. Cara never knew her life style was different from others until she finally went to public schools. Not everyone had a bodyguard, or was most active at night, or had parents that were allergic to the sun. Still she never looked hard to find the truth.
Not until she meets Anton Bouchard and Vincent Cordova at the Nocturnal club does her world start expanding. Between the two men, Cara can’t get Vincent out of her mind. Turning Anton down, she and Vincent’s feelings heat up quickly.
A year into his vampire life, Vincent knows he shouldn’t get close to Cara, but before he knows it, she’s everything to him. He’s surprised to learn she lives with Vampires and they come to an uneasy truth not to out the other.
Anton might have struck out with Cara, but his mother’s plan for revenge is not over with. After killing her lover Anthony, Serafina’s waited all this time to strike.
Anton drops the ball on Cara’s parents by spilling the beans to her. Roshan is quick to share the buck by outing Vincent as well, but Cara doesn’t believe him. After some time apart, Cara does eventually let her parents back in. Meanwhile, Vincent still isn’t telling.
They face two attacks from the Bauchard’s and only on the second one when Cara watch as Vincent’s wounds heal does she put it together. Weeks apart separate them as well, but her love for him won’t die and soon they are back on track.
Ready to permanently make a part of life, wedding plans are made and soon they are husband and wife. Their bliss is interrupted by her bouts of sickness and a positive pregnancy result from the doctor sends Cara home in a haze.
For the next month’s Vincent watches with worry, while taking Cara’s away, over the baby’s development. Although they were surprised, it was with the birth of identical sons, not of vampire baby fangs.
Motherhood took some getting use too and a final attempt against them finally ends the threat to their lives from Bauchard.
I defiantly think the book jumped around too much. Vincent wasn’t the typical vampire that Ashley writes and I found it hard to connect with him.
If you read the books in order, this book follows the baby girl that Roshan and Brenna DeLongpre found at the very end of their book NIGHT’S KISS. Cara never knew her life style was different from others until she finally went to public schools. Not everyone had a bodyguard, or was most active at night, or had parents that were allergic to the sun. Still she never looked hard to find the truth.
Not until she meets Anton Bouchard and Vincent Cordova at the Nocturnal club does her world start expanding. Between the two men, Cara can’t get Vincent out of her mind. Turning Anton down, she and Vincent’s feelings heat up quickly.
A year into his vampire life, Vincent knows he shouldn’t get close to Cara, but before he knows it, she’s everything to him. He’s surprised to learn she lives with Vampires and they come to an uneasy truth not to out the other.
Anton might have struck out with Cara, but his mother’s plan for revenge is not over with. After killing her lover Anthony, Serafina’s waited all this time to strike.
Anton drops the ball on Cara’s parents by spilling the beans to her. Roshan is quick to share the buck by outing Vincent as well, but Cara doesn’t believe him. After some time apart, Cara does eventually let her parents back in. Meanwhile, Vincent still isn’t telling.
They face two attacks from the Bauchard’s and only on the second one when Cara watch as Vincent’s wounds heal does she put it together. Weeks apart separate them as well, but her love for him won’t die and soon they are back on track.
Ready to permanently make a part of life, wedding plans are made and soon they are husband and wife. Their bliss is interrupted by her bouts of sickness and a positive pregnancy result from the doctor sends Cara home in a haze.
For the next month’s Vincent watches with worry, while taking Cara’s away, over the baby’s development. Although they were surprised, it was with the birth of identical sons, not of vampire baby fangs.
Motherhood took some getting use too and a final attempt against them finally ends the threat to their lives from Bauchard.
I defiantly think the book jumped around too much. Vincent wasn’t the typical vampire that Ashley writes and I found it hard to connect with him.
November 11, 2011
A smooth and natural transition from Night's Kiss, the first book in this series, but with more of the same faults.
This sequel really plods. People get up, sit down, get up, eat, sit down, talk, walk, sit down, talk, etc. etc. When the story gets too tedious the author throws in an exclamation mark or two, which only emphasises the monotony.
The action in the story is totally predictable, even the 'twists' being telegraphed pages beforehand.
For all that, this book is eminently readable, thanks to Ms Ashley's skill as an author -- a print version of an episode from a TV series, one that you enjoy watching to the end but forget within minutes.
I think I'll draw the line with this book in the series and move on to other authors, other books.
This sequel really plods. People get up, sit down, get up, eat, sit down, talk, walk, sit down, talk, etc. etc. When the story gets too tedious the author throws in an exclamation mark or two, which only emphasises the monotony.
The action in the story is totally predictable, even the 'twists' being telegraphed pages beforehand.
For all that, this book is eminently readable, thanks to Ms Ashley's skill as an author -- a print version of an episode from a TV series, one that you enjoy watching to the end but forget within minutes.
I think I'll draw the line with this book in the series and move on to other authors, other books.
March 5, 2013
Cara DeLongpre wandered into the mysterious Nocturne club looking for a fleeting diversion from her sheltered life. Instead she found a dark, seductive stranger whose touch entices her beyond the safety she's always known and into a heady carnal bliss.
A year ago, Vincent Cordova believed that vampires existed only in bad movies and bogeyman stories. That was before a chance encounter left him with unimaginable powers, a hellish thirst, and an aching loneliness he's sure will never end—until the night he meets Cara DeLongpre. Cara's beauty and bewitching innocence call to his mind, his heart—his blood. For Vincent senses the Dark Gift shared by Cara's parents, and the lurking threat from an ancient and powerful foe. And he knows that the only thing more dangerous than the enemy waiting to seek its vengeance is the secret carried by those Cara trusts the most.
A year ago, Vincent Cordova believed that vampires existed only in bad movies and bogeyman stories. That was before a chance encounter left him with unimaginable powers, a hellish thirst, and an aching loneliness he's sure will never end—until the night he meets Cara DeLongpre. Cara's beauty and bewitching innocence call to his mind, his heart—his blood. For Vincent senses the Dark Gift shared by Cara's parents, and the lurking threat from an ancient and powerful foe. And he knows that the only thing more dangerous than the enemy waiting to seek its vengeance is the secret carried by those Cara trusts the most.
October 30, 2009
wow. another great one from amanda ashley. atleast i loved it. cara and vincent they were so made for each other. so much is happening in this book. she finds out her parent were vampires and she didnt know that. alot to take in. vince is too. but he kept that from her. afraid she couldnt handle it. they evil people in this story got what they deserved. yeah cara had alot to deal with. but it all turned out good in the end. and she had twin boys. that was awesome. he was a vampire. they dont know how that happened. but it did. well i knew it was coming. but it was still very cool. awesome story.
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June 21, 2012
I enjoyed this story, it is my first vampire story for awhile and it was worth it.
Cara DeLongpre has been brought up with vampires for parents, though she does not find out until she is 22 and she is not happy about it. At the time she finds this out she is also dating a vampire but Vince is reluctant to tell her his story. This I found frustrating and the fact that he left town twice because he did not want to tell her.
Cara does not know it for some reason her parents doen't figure it out early enough but there is someone out for revenge on this family and Cara is their initial target.
Cara DeLongpre has been brought up with vampires for parents, though she does not find out until she is 22 and she is not happy about it. At the time she finds this out she is also dating a vampire but Vince is reluctant to tell her his story. This I found frustrating and the fact that he left town twice because he did not want to tell her.
Cara does not know it for some reason her parents doen't figure it out early enough but there is someone out for revenge on this family and Cara is their initial target.
June 29, 2011
absolutely love Cara & Vince together. Much better then the first book in the series (about her parents). Mara is mysterious and a great character, she plays a bigger role in the next books in the series. The story has the typical parent over-reaction/preotectiveness to their daughter falling in love with a guy, and/but them realizing he's a vampire, yet she doesn't know that he or her parents are vampires. Nice twist at the end, and a happy ending.
June 1, 2013
This book was really thrilling! After reading the first book of the series, this one brought it up a notch. Brenna and Roshan's daughter grow up to be an adult and although overprotected by her parents, decides to explore The Nocturne. There she will meet Anton (Anthony's son). Returning the next night, she'll stumble upon Vince which will stir her emotions. She knows he's the one. However, Anton has other plans for her.
This book will bring you sadness, joy, laughter and more! Bonne lecture!
This book will bring you sadness, joy, laughter and more! Bonne lecture!
July 30, 2014
A beautiful transition from Night's Kiss! Picks up right where it left off. A thrilling,fun, and exciting novel! With lots of surprises and twists. Love it to bits!
(P.S - Sorry for such a short review and comment, my computer is really bad, I wrote a nice long review only for my computer to restart and lose everything, and I don't have the patience to retype everything right now.)
(P.S - Sorry for such a short review and comment, my computer is really bad, I wrote a nice long review only for my computer to restart and lose everything, and I don't have the patience to retype everything right now.)
April 14, 2010
This was a great story, it had the perfect mix of romance and mystery and the characters are so likeable. I especially loved the ending of the book, what a sweet surprise! I've really enjoyed this series so far and can't wait to read more.
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February 22, 2010My Night Series:
1. Night's Kiss
2. Night's Touch
3. Night's Master
4. Night's Pleasure
Other Misc. Series:
1. Shades of Gray
2. After Sundown
3. Desire After Dark
Everlasting Series:
1. Everlasting Kiss
2. Everlasting Desire
1. Night's Kiss
2. Night's Touch
3. Night's Master
4. Night's Pleasure
Other Misc. Series:
1. Shades of Gray
2. After Sundown
3. Desire After Dark
Everlasting Series:
1. Everlasting Kiss
2. Everlasting Desire
April 9, 2012
I liked this book. I think its a good continuation of the first book. The idea of Vince being able to have children because he was made by the oldest vampire and that he is young is an appealing idea. I was just upset that Frank died, I linked him. Overall this book was good.
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February 13, 2008
Over 500 pages and I read it in an afternoon! Great vampire love story. Light and fresh, minus the gore.
May 20, 2008
An awesome sequel to Night's Kiss! i loved Vince, he was so sweet and caring to Cara! even though he was stupid to leave her not once but TWICE!!!! Absolutly loved it!!!!!!!
July 25, 2008
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February 25, 2010Not bad. There was nothing to make it really stand out. There was some good parts in it. Wasn't awesome, but better than watching tv.
August 5, 2011
An amazing book filled with romance, drama, revenge, and lies. With every page you turn a new surprise is found. READ IT!!!!!
May 21, 2012
excellent book, excellent author! Guarenteed read!
December 20, 2013
I enjoyed this series by Amanda Ashley. It was the first set of books I read from her, and I'll be reading more.
December 8, 2013
Once again I liked Amanda's book. She is a good writer and I will be looking for more by her.
December 31, 2008
it was sweet adventure for cara with all those vampires around and she doesn't know it yet.
August 18, 2021
Vampires in the real world today. Good read.
December 20, 2024
Reread. Still found it a good read. I will be reading the rest of this series too.
June 18, 2011
Ok, this book was totally cornball, yet I really enjoyed it. It was light and fun story about a woman who was adopted as a newborn and raised by vampires. However, she was never told that her parents are vampires. They always wanted to tell her but never really found the right time. When she starts dating and subsequently falls in love with a man who happens to also be a vampire her parents begin to worry. The plot thickens when, around the same time, she also meets and casually dates another man (unbeknownst to her, he is her father's mortal enemy) and he reveals to her that her parents are both vampires, however, there is a bit of a twist!
This is Amanda Ashley’s second book in her DeLongpre Vampires series. It takes place 22 years after the finale of Night’s Kiss, which is the first book in this series. Since it holds several similarities to it's predecessor in that there are vampires, good witches, bad witches, crazy witches, and a of course a damsel frequently in distress, you can read it as a stand alone novel or part of the series and not feel that you are missing out.
This is Amanda Ashley’s second book in her DeLongpre Vampires series. It takes place 22 years after the finale of Night’s Kiss, which is the first book in this series. Since it holds several similarities to it's predecessor in that there are vampires, good witches, bad witches, crazy witches, and a of course a damsel frequently in distress, you can read it as a stand alone novel or part of the series and not feel that you are missing out.
March 11, 2008
As the sequel to 'Night's Kiss', which I hadn't read, this book was pretty good. It touched base enough on Cara's parents' past that it didn't give you the 'lost, what the hell' feeling.
I thought Cara, though naively innocent in the beginning, becomes a strong women with a mind of her own. She is thrown for a loop, a couple of times, but thinking it over, she comes to terms, which is nice. When she makes up her mind, it sometimes wages war with her heart, and her heart wins. Sort of a cliche, yes, I know. But the way it was written, it went well with the story.
Vince was a great male character. His common sense and his heart wage a war as well, and though he tries to do what he thinks is best, I'm glad his heart won as well. I truly believe that Cara and Vince were meant to be together - and against all odd, they are. You can feel the sparks coming off between them. A few surprises from the regular vampire novel, slight differences, which were nice to see.
A sense of danger and purpose, enough action to entice the reader, well played out. A good book.
I thought Cara, though naively innocent in the beginning, becomes a strong women with a mind of her own. She is thrown for a loop, a couple of times, but thinking it over, she comes to terms, which is nice. When she makes up her mind, it sometimes wages war with her heart, and her heart wins. Sort of a cliche, yes, I know. But the way it was written, it went well with the story.
Vince was a great male character. His common sense and his heart wage a war as well, and though he tries to do what he thinks is best, I'm glad his heart won as well. I truly believe that Cara and Vince were meant to be together - and against all odd, they are. You can feel the sparks coming off between them. A few surprises from the regular vampire novel, slight differences, which were nice to see.
A sense of danger and purpose, enough action to entice the reader, well played out. A good book.
September 27, 2009
latest book from one of my favorite Vamp authors
I was honestly disappointed in this book. I LOVE all her other books, but this one read to me as something that was quickly written, and felt more like a fanfic sequel to its first book, rather than an official sequel. It was predictable, badly written (Sorry Madeline, but I calls em as I sees em) and really... turned me off her books. Which is sad, as she's one of my favorite authors.
This book felt to me like an unplanned sequel that a publisher insisted on being written so she spit one out quickly just to shut them up. At least I hope that's what the case was.
I was honestly disappointed in this book. I LOVE all her other books, but this one read to me as something that was quickly written, and felt more like a fanfic sequel to its first book, rather than an official sequel. It was predictable, badly written (Sorry Madeline, but I calls em as I sees em) and really... turned me off her books. Which is sad, as she's one of my favorite authors.
This book felt to me like an unplanned sequel that a publisher insisted on being written so she spit one out quickly just to shut them up. At least I hope that's what the case was.
December 5, 2008
In Amanda Ashley’s second book in her DeLongpre Vampires series, we are introduced to the next generation. This book takes place 22 years after the finale of Night’s Kiss, the first book in this series. As in the first book, we meet some vampires, some good witches, some worse witches, a couple crazy witches, and a damsel frequently in distress...
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