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In Blood & Ice
Alliances. Betrayals. Poison. For a hundred years, vampires and humans alike have been struggling to survive a brutal ice age.
When blood stores dwindle, Josie is sent on a mission to secure human donors to supplement the failing supply.
But her ex-lover Vin is part of the crew, and after the mission is sabotaged, she finds herself fighting for more than just survival.
When asked to join the expedition to the old compound, Vin didn’t hesitate. Maybe if he can succeed, he’ll win back the love he once lost.
But betrayal at the highest levels will threaten his efforts and shake the very foundations of the vampire race. If they can find a way to reverse the ice age, then they might all survive. But will the long buried secrets they uncover pull Josie and Vin apart?
In Blood & Ice is the first book in the A Vampire Ice Age paranormal romance series by Susan Person. If you like vampire romance, secrets, and a bad-ass heroine leading the way, this book is for you.
Pick up In Blood & Ice to start this dark and powerful series by Susan Person today.
When blood stores dwindle, Josie is sent on a mission to secure human donors to supplement the failing supply.
But her ex-lover Vin is part of the crew, and after the mission is sabotaged, she finds herself fighting for more than just survival.
When asked to join the expedition to the old compound, Vin didn’t hesitate. Maybe if he can succeed, he’ll win back the love he once lost.
But betrayal at the highest levels will threaten his efforts and shake the very foundations of the vampire race. If they can find a way to reverse the ice age, then they might all survive. But will the long buried secrets they uncover pull Josie and Vin apart?
In Blood & Ice is the first book in the A Vampire Ice Age paranormal romance series by Susan Person. If you like vampire romance, secrets, and a bad-ass heroine leading the way, this book is for you.
Pick up In Blood & Ice to start this dark and powerful series by Susan Person today.
410 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 22, 2021
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Susan Person
17 books60 followersSusan Person is an award-winning author most notably winning the Paranormal Category of the National Excellence in Story Telling (NEST) contest with Fallen in 2024. As a pre-published author, she was a finalist in the On the Far Side dark paranormal category and The Shelia Contest. She belongs to the North Texas Romance Writers in Dallas where she actively started pursuing her career as an author. She writes badass empowered heroines who take charge in their dark paranormal and fantasy worlds. A lifelong learner, Susan returned to college a few years ago to pursue a degree in anthropology and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Susan grew up on a thoroughbred horse farm before moving to the big city of Dallas. She considers herself a Texan but is loyal to her home state of Arkansas. A lover of travel, she has visited several countries with many more to go on her list. One of her favorite trips involved dowsing over ley lines at Stonehenge. The outdoors is a place where Susan finds inspiration and can often be found in a park, at the lake, or on a road trip. She especially loves the mountains. Furry animals hold a special place in her heart, and dogs tend to seek her out as a friend.
Susan grew up on a thoroughbred horse farm before moving to the big city of Dallas. She considers herself a Texan but is loyal to her home state of Arkansas. A lover of travel, she has visited several countries with many more to go on her list. She particularly loved dowsing at Stonehenge. The outdoors is a place where Susan finds inspiration and can often be found in a park, at the lake, or on a road trip. She especially loves the mountains. Furry animals hold a special place in her heart, and dogs tend to seek her out as a friend.
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February 24, 2022
Hundreds of years in the future, climate change has created an ice age and the human population struggles to survive. Vampires, easily able to survive the harsh conditions have risen from the shadows to turn some humans and use the rest as a source for blood. Now, the human population is dwindling and vampires are facing a blood shortage. Josie, daughter or Ezra, the leader of the Western International Nation is sent on a mission to secure human donors. On Josie's team are Killian the Killer and Vin, Josie's ex-boyfriend. Among her team's personal problems, it seems that they have been set up as soon as they reach the old base camp. Josie and Vin are separated from Killilan and they are left to discover another dangerous faction of vampires that holds secrets to Vin's past and Ezra's plans for the future of vampires and humans alike. With no choice but to revolt against her father, Josie plans a revolution with Vin, Killian and new friend, Natasha at her side.
In Blood & Ice is a unique vampire story with the intriguing incorporation of climate change that brought vampires to power. There was a lot to explain in this book and it was managed without a huge info dump, although the pacing did slow down a bit in the middle. I was interested in the differences between born vampires, created vampires and Rogues as well as how vampires managed to reproduce. The politics of the vampire world seem complex as well as their relationship and necessary balance needed with humans. This tangled web was a large plot point of the book and eventually unravelled as Josie, Vin, Killian and Natasha tease out the trail of secrets, lies and deceptions that have been built up. What they find is only the beginning however as the women in the group find that their bodies have been experiments for Ezra as well. I enjoyed all the main characters, especially Josie and Natasha who were strong women, not only physically but mentally as they overcame multiple challenges, were able to reevaluate their preconceived notions, forgive and trust in one another. With vampire wars, romance, mystery and secrets, In Blood & Ice is an entertaining paranormal read.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
In Blood & Ice is a unique vampire story with the intriguing incorporation of climate change that brought vampires to power. There was a lot to explain in this book and it was managed without a huge info dump, although the pacing did slow down a bit in the middle. I was interested in the differences between born vampires, created vampires and Rogues as well as how vampires managed to reproduce. The politics of the vampire world seem complex as well as their relationship and necessary balance needed with humans. This tangled web was a large plot point of the book and eventually unravelled as Josie, Vin, Killian and Natasha tease out the trail of secrets, lies and deceptions that have been built up. What they find is only the beginning however as the women in the group find that their bodies have been experiments for Ezra as well. I enjoyed all the main characters, especially Josie and Natasha who were strong women, not only physically but mentally as they overcame multiple challenges, were able to reevaluate their preconceived notions, forgive and trust in one another. With vampire wars, romance, mystery and secrets, In Blood & Ice is an entertaining paranormal read.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
February 28, 2022
You can read my review of In Blood & Ice on my blog and enter the GIVEAWAY at https://thepaperworlds.blogspot.com/2....
This review contains spoilers for In Blood & Ice, please read with caution if you have not completed the book. A huge thank you again to Rockstar Book Tours for providing me with a copy of this book and the opportunity to be a part of the In Blood & Ice book tour.
We start off strong with immediate world-building and identifying our main characters and their key personality traits within the first chapter. Josephine, biological daughter and successor of Ezra, the Emperor, is our lead. I love the concept of the world being basically completely covered in ice - it adds a unique setting for vampires that I have yet to see in books or television so far. We also get an immediate dive right into a prospective love triangle with Josephine, Vincent, and Killian, which already brings a great deal of sarcasm and tension right at the beginning of the book. Having both Josephine's and Vincent's POVs really allows you to understand both characters on a deeper level, as well as get a better grasp on their feelings towards each other.
The way that Person introduces the possibility of Vincent's mother and witchcraft into the ongoing tensions between vampires is really well done - we go from fighting scenes to intimacy to new discovery that may help Josephine, Vincent, and Killian, along with the readers as we try to understand why these Rogue vampires are popping up all over the place. The devotion and admiration that Vincent has for Josephine truly comes to life on the pages, and is a constant through the beginning of the book.
Calidora being the vampire that killed Josephine's mother and being Vincent's mother was a great twist placed in the first fourth of the book - it gives a solid push towards the overall plot, as well as makes the reader have to put together a number of pieces of information that we were just exposed to in the last few chapters of the first fourth of the book. The way that Calidora is intwined into the plot also both character development and realization for Vincent, and struggle for Josephine.
Vincent being betrothed to someone within five minutes of meeting Calidora and finding out she is his mother had me cackling - this poor man can't catch a break. And Natasha definitely gives me the same vibes as the Denali tribe vampires from Twilight. Killian and Vincent's little friendship immediately after this whole situation is so humorous and a great addition to the plot - if we can't have a love triangle, I love the idea of having a couple and the friend who cares just as deeply for the girl but in a platonic way.
I was not in the least bit surprised that Ezra had his wife killed - he was not passing the vibe check in the first chapter and the second Josephine mentioned that her mother had opposing views to Ezra, it was inevitable to discover this information. Natasha coming along with the gang is the comedic relief we needed after all of the information we learned from Josephine's experience in the communication room. I absolutely love the dynamic between Killian and Natasha - their instant love and honeymoon stage is so perfectly put together and shows a fun, spontaneous side to a serious plot and mission.
Josephine beginning a revolution against her father is exactly the type of play we needed to see. Plus, these new vampires in the basement remind me of when the Strigoi in Vampire Academy were all hiding out in that cave off the side of the school campus. Livia is over here saying that she is pregnant yet has been running around as Ezra's little puppet and awakening like a million vampires in her path. And now Natasha is pregnant too? Josephine better be including child care in her revolution contracts with her followers.
Vincent proposing - so romantic, I really am rooting for them. And now Josephine is pregnant too? Everyone needs to take a breather and perhaps try not to repopulate the vampires all in one night. They better be able to find Livia's baby so everyone can have little playdates and relax for two seconds without a battle or kidnapping happening - so happy that everyone is mostly alright.
Overall, In Blood & Ice was a fantastic first installment to Person's series, and is perfectly paced to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. I would definitely recommend this series to fans of Blackmoon Beginnings by Kaitlyn Hoyt and Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead.
February 23, 2022
4.5/5
An enjoyable, fast-read that will keep you asking for more.
This book was the absolute dream! I mean vampires in the ice age?!? Doesn't that already sound interesting?? 🤔
Well the book is as intriguing as it sounds just by the title and synopsis! I mean it is incredible. The characters, plot, the descriptions, they were all amazing and I mean it! These words are not being said lightly 👏
If you want to read about betrayels, romance, and alliances and it is all thrilling and astounding, and Susan Person really knew how to lay down the plot with all of this venom and suspense that was going on throughout the book.
The characters were absolutely superior! The bad-ass heroine vibes that Josie gives off are so beautifully stitched together to her worries, fears, and other aspects that keep her unhinged. Her character is well written and her POV's were very interesting. Not once did I find myself bored from reading both Josie and Vin's POV's. The cliffhangers and the suspense were weaved in with the plot perfectly, as well as the romance between both Josie and Vin, and this made the chapters even more enlightening!
The plot was also very intriguing!
Synopsis:
When blood stores dwindle, Josie is sent on a mission to secure human donors to supplement the failing supply.
But her ex-lover Vin is part of the crew, and after the mission is sabotaged, she finds herself fighting for more than just survival.
When asked to join the expedition to the old compound, Vin didn’t hesitate. Maybe if he can succeed, he’ll win back the love he once lost.
But betrayal at the highest levels will threaten his efforts and shake the very foundations of the vampire race. If they can find a way to reverse the ice age, then they might all survive. But will the long buried secrets they uncover pull Josie and Vin apart?
This alone just sounds so good and I am here for it.
But when I tell you that the full novel as a whole was even better than the synopsis!
SPOLIER AHEAD:
What I did not like:
I would have given this book a full five star, like seriously, it is that good. But what really made my rating fall was the ending.
Either way, I really enjoyed this book and I think you should pick it up as soon as possible!
An enjoyable, fast-read that will keep you asking for more.
This book was the absolute dream! I mean vampires in the ice age?!? Doesn't that already sound interesting?? 🤔
Well the book is as intriguing as it sounds just by the title and synopsis! I mean it is incredible. The characters, plot, the descriptions, they were all amazing and I mean it! These words are not being said lightly 👏
If you want to read about betrayels, romance, and alliances and it is all thrilling and astounding, and Susan Person really knew how to lay down the plot with all of this venom and suspense that was going on throughout the book.
The characters were absolutely superior! The bad-ass heroine vibes that Josie gives off are so beautifully stitched together to her worries, fears, and other aspects that keep her unhinged. Her character is well written and her POV's were very interesting. Not once did I find myself bored from reading both Josie and Vin's POV's. The cliffhangers and the suspense were weaved in with the plot perfectly, as well as the romance between both Josie and Vin, and this made the chapters even more enlightening!
The plot was also very intriguing!
Synopsis:
When blood stores dwindle, Josie is sent on a mission to secure human donors to supplement the failing supply.
But her ex-lover Vin is part of the crew, and after the mission is sabotaged, she finds herself fighting for more than just survival.
When asked to join the expedition to the old compound, Vin didn’t hesitate. Maybe if he can succeed, he’ll win back the love he once lost.
But betrayal at the highest levels will threaten his efforts and shake the very foundations of the vampire race. If they can find a way to reverse the ice age, then they might all survive. But will the long buried secrets they uncover pull Josie and Vin apart?
This alone just sounds so good and I am here for it.
But when I tell you that the full novel as a whole was even better than the synopsis!
SPOLIER AHEAD:
What I did not like:
I would have given this book a full five star, like seriously, it is that good. But what really made my rating fall was the ending.
Either way, I really enjoyed this book and I think you should pick it up as soon as possible!
March 4, 2022
In Blood & Ice by Susan Person is an enjoyable, quick read with an intriguing take on vampires. The world-building, the characters, the plot, and the vivid descriptions were incredible. This was a thrilling paranormal romance which features a love triangle I was a big fan of.
The author’s take on vampires and the different elements kept my attention throughout. There was a larger plot at play and as the book progressed lies, secrets, and deception unraveled. I really liked the female characters as they were physically and mentally strong despite all the challenges they faced.
In Blood & Ice was a fantastic first installment in the A Vampire Ice Age Novel and I’m curious to see where Person will take the characters in the next book in the series.
Rating: 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The author’s take on vampires and the different elements kept my attention throughout. There was a larger plot at play and as the book progressed lies, secrets, and deception unraveled. I really liked the female characters as they were physically and mentally strong despite all the challenges they faced.
In Blood & Ice was a fantastic first installment in the A Vampire Ice Age Novel and I’m curious to see where Person will take the characters in the next book in the series.
Rating: 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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