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Vegas Immortals: Death and the Last Vampire #1
Bitten by Death
If you saw his face, you’d have a death wish too.
My life sucks. More accurately, I suck—blood.
I woke up on a cold slab in a morgue, two weeks ago, with no memories, and a new drinking habit that seriously cramps my ability to make friends.
Now I’m hunting for answers in Sin City about my past and who I was, but someone else is hunting me.
When Death, himself, comes to collect me, I find myself facing the most magnificent, terrifying being imaginable. Who knew the grim reaper wore a tailored suit, and ran the most exclusive hotel on the Vegas strip?
He wants to hold me prisoner? Fine, I will rattle the cage and make his life a living hell until I get my freedom.
And I absolutely cannot, under any circumstances, let him know his hand is wrapped around my soul.
*Bitten by Death is book 1 of 3 in a slow burn, action-packed steamy romance featuring a cheeky, tough heroine and dark hero.
Download and start reading NOW if you like irreverent, chain-yanking vampires, and a hot as hell version of Death.
Also coming in audiobook!
My life sucks. More accurately, I suck—blood.
I woke up on a cold slab in a morgue, two weeks ago, with no memories, and a new drinking habit that seriously cramps my ability to make friends.
Now I’m hunting for answers in Sin City about my past and who I was, but someone else is hunting me.
When Death, himself, comes to collect me, I find myself facing the most magnificent, terrifying being imaginable. Who knew the grim reaper wore a tailored suit, and ran the most exclusive hotel on the Vegas strip?
He wants to hold me prisoner? Fine, I will rattle the cage and make his life a living hell until I get my freedom.
And I absolutely cannot, under any circumstances, let him know his hand is wrapped around my soul.
*Bitten by Death is book 1 of 3 in a slow burn, action-packed steamy romance featuring a cheeky, tough heroine and dark hero.
Download and start reading NOW if you like irreverent, chain-yanking vampires, and a hot as hell version of Death.
Also coming in audiobook!
322 pages, ebook
Published May 20, 2021
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About the author
Holly Roberds
40 books1,822 followersHolly Roberds is an Amazon Top 40 Bestselling Author of the Vegas Immortals and Lost Girls series, known for badass heroines, gut-busting laughs, and spicy romance. Holly lives in Denver but is only outdoorsy in that she drinks on patios—with a prosecco in one hand and an espresso in the other. When not writing, she’s playing D&D, sharpening her banter skills, or sinking her teeth into her husband’s very bitable arm.
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March 16, 2025
“Vivien was bold, irreverent, while also playful, intentional, and relentless in the pursuit of what she wanted. And I didn’t intend on losing her and adding to my long list of regrets.” ☠️
This was such a fun read!! Enjoyed every minute of it 👏👌
•All the Gods (Egyptian Gods) were in one place. In Vegas. Was that where the saying what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas originated? Because otherwise god might smite your ass• 💥
This was such a fun read!! Enjoyed every minute of it 👏👌
•All the Gods (Egyptian Gods) were in one place. In Vegas. Was that where the saying what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas originated? Because otherwise god might smite your ass• 💥
September 3, 2022
DNF 14%
Did I read a different book than the rest of y’all? Because what in the Wattpad was this???? I saw some reviews say that this was well written and that the world building was spectacular. And all I have to say to that is, where?? This book read like a first draft and honestly everything and anything was a plot hole. I really wish that this author had put more detail into making her characters even semi realistic.
Death? Well he had the sarcasm and speech of a millennial. This guy is supposed to be as old as time and has a big job to but yet he was never actually working. A vampire was his problem, and while I didn’t get far enough to understand the reasoning I’m almost positive that it would have been mediocre.
It’s at times like this that I’m glad KU exists and I didn’t have to buy a whole ebook just to get this.
Did I read a different book than the rest of y’all? Because what in the Wattpad was this???? I saw some reviews say that this was well written and that the world building was spectacular. And all I have to say to that is, where?? This book read like a first draft and honestly everything and anything was a plot hole. I really wish that this author had put more detail into making her characters even semi realistic.
Death? Well he had the sarcasm and speech of a millennial. This guy is supposed to be as old as time and has a big job to but yet he was never actually working. A vampire was his problem, and while I didn’t get far enough to understand the reasoning I’m almost positive that it would have been mediocre.
It’s at times like this that I’m glad KU exists and I didn’t have to buy a whole ebook just to get this.
July 26, 2021
An amnesiac “snarky” female vamp meets the big bad Grim reaper who is a typical rich, pretentious, jerkface with a cliché assistant/butler. 🙄🥱
Here’s a quote from our “charming” hero.
“You will stay here until I come for you. You are only alive because I allow it. Because you are useful for drawing out the master vampire. But the second you inconvenience, or otherwise vex me, I will not hesitate to dispose of you.”
Yeah. Cute, right? 🙄
I do not understand this trend in literary fiction. Whether it be in sci-fi, paranormal, urban fantasy or billionaire romances, the theme seems to center around a handsome yet pretentious alphahole who at first, treats the heroine like garbage or even like an enemy, then slowly changes his tune and warms up to the charming heroine.
(Yes I understand the enemies to lovers trope, and no I’m not a fan of it because it often glorifies abusive relationships and emotional abusers)
There are so many things wrong with this, from the inequitable power dynamic to the lack of moral character, which we’re supposed to conveniently ignore because “abs” and “good looks” and “chemistry”. Ugh.
I get that some women want the “bad boy”. I do. I am all for character growth and giving your characters flaws. But there are ways to write a layered, dynamic, interesting, masculine hero without just making him a douche bag!
A character that is actually worthy of falling in love with is someone who is:
-Compassionate
-Merciful
-Loyal
-Brave
-Confident without being cocky
-Intelligent without being pretentious
-Wise
-Patient
-A person with conviction
-A person with endearing imperfections or quirks
-A person whom you have things in common with (especially weird or unpopular things)
-Someone with shared passions or interests
-Protective (NOT possessive)
-In control of themself
-Is in control in general (but NOT controlling)
-Humorous
-Vulnerable
-Open minded (all about growth)
-Considerate
-Kind
Or at least has a few of those characteristics.
Things that biology dictate what you find attractive:
-Physicality and chemistry
Attraction CAN’T BE THE ONLY BASIS OF A RELATIONSHIP.
Lust is not love.
And what a boring take on the Grim Reaper or Death as a character.
He’s basically Lucifer from the show Lucifer on Netflix, but less charming. Except that character is more interesting because he isn’t just an evil sociopath.
I’d like to imagine death as someone who values life greatly. Who is patient and maybe even lonely. Someone who would have all the facts before making a decision. Someone who has a great respect for life because he comes from the other side of it.
Maybe he’s sarcastic or jaded or a bit of a dick sometimes, but balance that out with something, I don’t know, worth falling for?
I get why he starts to like her. She’s beautiful, adorable, quirky, funny and fierce. But even when he starts to have attraction to her or some feelings for her he still is set on killing her. That doesn’t seem like the start of a great relationship and this is a romance, mind you.
But what on earth is there for our heroine to fall in love with? What does he bring to the table besides being good looking at Rich?
“It wasn’t only his physical prowess that had turned me on and inside-out. There was something in Grim’s eyes, an almost desperate hunger. It was the look of a prisoner straining for freedom, as something inside him yearned to come out. Everything about Grim was heavy and serious, but there was a light inside him. I wanted to coax it out of him. My gut told me it wanted to come out and play with me.”
…Ah. The ominous, “light inside of him”.
What?!
Girl, he has given you exactly 0 indication that there is any kind of light inside of him. You are projecting!
This has, “But daddy, I can fix him!” written all over it.
It would’ve been so much more enjoyable to read Death as a character trying to figure out this mystery while developing a bond with the heroine instead of threatening to hack her head of if she “vexes” him.
Then of course on the other hand things are stirring in peoples loins and they’re obviously attracted to each other and blah blah blah.
Wanting to get down and dirty with someone you are absolutely certain you are going to kill and whose tongue you just fantasized about ripping out is creepy and has psycho vibes.
Wanting to get down and dirty with a guy who has just told you he wants to rip your head off is pathetic and sad and has masochistic vibes.
A few times he likened her personality to that of a child, finding her adorable, while in the same breath fantasizing about ripping her tongue out and violently shagging her in an elevator.
…what.
Death doesn’t seem to pause at all when it comes to wanting to hurt or “off” our heroine after offing whatever poor soul was in his opening scene.
I imagine death has been around so long, hardly anything surprises him anymore.
Although I got a little tiny bit of that from this character, it wasn’t enough.
Particularly when he notices that her aura is bright and different and that does make him pause, it doesn’t quite seem to be enough to make him change his mind in terms of sparing her life. He’s still fully set on killing her and he seems to want to do it immediately and the assistant is really the only thing telling him like, “hey man, calm down with the stabby stab for a minute and like, I don’t know, maybe investigate a little more before you start hacking peoples heads off?”
Great idea, Tim. Maybe we should all just talk to each other like freaking adults and try to get to the bottom of this.
Oh wait! Death isn’t supposed to even do that! He he doesn’t kill people, nawww! And I quote from dear Timothy:
“That’s really not how it works. He doesn’t kill people…The master guides souls into the afterlife, preserving the sacred cycle of life.”
But then he literally rips a vamp’s head off 25% of the way into the story. So wtf? Why this inconsistency? He literally threatened to rip her head off as well so...huh? You sure he’s aware of that, Tim?
Apparently humans are not allowed to be immortal because they all inevitably become power-hungry tyrants.
Well if that’s not the pot calling the kettle onyx.
You would think that death would be an incredibly patient person.
Impulsive and murder-hungry just doesn’t seem like a good temperament for someone named death to have, you know?
I definitely don’t find it sexy.
“Death” ruined this book for me.
DNF @25% I just can’t anymore
Here’s a quote from our “charming” hero.
“You will stay here until I come for you. You are only alive because I allow it. Because you are useful for drawing out the master vampire. But the second you inconvenience, or otherwise vex me, I will not hesitate to dispose of you.”
Yeah. Cute, right? 🙄
I do not understand this trend in literary fiction. Whether it be in sci-fi, paranormal, urban fantasy or billionaire romances, the theme seems to center around a handsome yet pretentious alphahole who at first, treats the heroine like garbage or even like an enemy, then slowly changes his tune and warms up to the charming heroine.
(Yes I understand the enemies to lovers trope, and no I’m not a fan of it because it often glorifies abusive relationships and emotional abusers)
There are so many things wrong with this, from the inequitable power dynamic to the lack of moral character, which we’re supposed to conveniently ignore because “abs” and “good looks” and “chemistry”. Ugh.
I get that some women want the “bad boy”. I do. I am all for character growth and giving your characters flaws. But there are ways to write a layered, dynamic, interesting, masculine hero without just making him a douche bag!
A character that is actually worthy of falling in love with is someone who is:
-Compassionate
-Merciful
-Loyal
-Brave
-Confident without being cocky
-Intelligent without being pretentious
-Wise
-Patient
-A person with conviction
-A person with endearing imperfections or quirks
-A person whom you have things in common with (especially weird or unpopular things)
-Someone with shared passions or interests
-Protective (NOT possessive)
-In control of themself
-Is in control in general (but NOT controlling)
-Humorous
-Vulnerable
-Open minded (all about growth)
-Considerate
-Kind
Or at least has a few of those characteristics.
Things that biology dictate what you find attractive:
-Physicality and chemistry
Attraction CAN’T BE THE ONLY BASIS OF A RELATIONSHIP.
Lust is not love.
And what a boring take on the Grim Reaper or Death as a character.
He’s basically Lucifer from the show Lucifer on Netflix, but less charming. Except that character is more interesting because he isn’t just an evil sociopath.
I’d like to imagine death as someone who values life greatly. Who is patient and maybe even lonely. Someone who would have all the facts before making a decision. Someone who has a great respect for life because he comes from the other side of it.
Maybe he’s sarcastic or jaded or a bit of a dick sometimes, but balance that out with something, I don’t know, worth falling for?
I get why he starts to like her. She’s beautiful, adorable, quirky, funny and fierce. But even when he starts to have attraction to her or some feelings for her he still is set on killing her. That doesn’t seem like the start of a great relationship and this is a romance, mind you.
But what on earth is there for our heroine to fall in love with? What does he bring to the table besides being good looking at Rich?
“It wasn’t only his physical prowess that had turned me on and inside-out. There was something in Grim’s eyes, an almost desperate hunger. It was the look of a prisoner straining for freedom, as something inside him yearned to come out. Everything about Grim was heavy and serious, but there was a light inside him. I wanted to coax it out of him. My gut told me it wanted to come out and play with me.”
…Ah. The ominous, “light inside of him”.
What?!
Girl, he has given you exactly 0 indication that there is any kind of light inside of him. You are projecting!
This has, “But daddy, I can fix him!” written all over it.
It would’ve been so much more enjoyable to read Death as a character trying to figure out this mystery while developing a bond with the heroine instead of threatening to hack her head of if she “vexes” him.
Then of course on the other hand things are stirring in peoples loins and they’re obviously attracted to each other and blah blah blah.
Wanting to get down and dirty with someone you are absolutely certain you are going to kill and whose tongue you just fantasized about ripping out is creepy and has psycho vibes.
Wanting to get down and dirty with a guy who has just told you he wants to rip your head off is pathetic and sad and has masochistic vibes.
A few times he likened her personality to that of a child, finding her adorable, while in the same breath fantasizing about ripping her tongue out and violently shagging her in an elevator.
…what.
Death doesn’t seem to pause at all when it comes to wanting to hurt or “off” our heroine after offing whatever poor soul was in his opening scene.
I imagine death has been around so long, hardly anything surprises him anymore.
Although I got a little tiny bit of that from this character, it wasn’t enough.
Particularly when he notices that her aura is bright and different and that does make him pause, it doesn’t quite seem to be enough to make him change his mind in terms of sparing her life. He’s still fully set on killing her and he seems to want to do it immediately and the assistant is really the only thing telling him like, “hey man, calm down with the stabby stab for a minute and like, I don’t know, maybe investigate a little more before you start hacking peoples heads off?”
Great idea, Tim. Maybe we should all just talk to each other like freaking adults and try to get to the bottom of this.
Oh wait! Death isn’t supposed to even do that! He he doesn’t kill people, nawww! And I quote from dear Timothy:
“That’s really not how it works. He doesn’t kill people…The master guides souls into the afterlife, preserving the sacred cycle of life.”
But then he literally rips a vamp’s head off 25% of the way into the story. So wtf? Why this inconsistency? He literally threatened to rip her head off as well so...huh? You sure he’s aware of that, Tim?
Apparently humans are not allowed to be immortal because they all inevitably become power-hungry tyrants.
Well if that’s not the pot calling the kettle onyx.
You would think that death would be an incredibly patient person.
Impulsive and murder-hungry just doesn’t seem like a good temperament for someone named death to have, you know?
I definitely don’t find it sexy.
“Death” ruined this book for me.
DNF @25% I just can’t anymore
May 22, 2024
A fun and refreshing take on Vampires. I have to say I was genuinely surprised and so excited for the direction this book took. I seriously can’t resist anything to do with vampires and to then throw Death into the mix is just the cherry on top. I definitely will be continuing with this trilogy. 😁
Also Grim is dark haired and has golden eyes! That’s my literal weakness! 🥵🫠
Also Grim is dark haired and has golden eyes! That’s my literal weakness! 🥵🫠
May 2, 2023
they actually named the hotel sinopolos i can’t
March 12, 2023
I knew this would be trash but I thought it would be fun trash … I was mistaken
October 8, 2021
DNF
Gave up 24% in. While the FMC is quirky, the MMC is classic dbag with no personality. The insta lust was annoying but I could have gotten passed it if every few pages wasn't an ode to how attractive one found the other. 24% in and the lust drama reeks of teenage hormones despite the fact they are both adults. He finds her childlike and fascinating, which makes his attraction disturbing, and she is obsessed with how ripped and dark he is. Add in decor and outfits better suited to a early 2000s romance book's idea of a sex club... Not for me.
Gave up 24% in. While the FMC is quirky, the MMC is classic dbag with no personality. The insta lust was annoying but I could have gotten passed it if every few pages wasn't an ode to how attractive one found the other. 24% in and the lust drama reeks of teenage hormones despite the fact they are both adults. He finds her childlike and fascinating, which makes his attraction disturbing, and she is obsessed with how ripped and dark he is. Add in decor and outfits better suited to a early 2000s romance book's idea of a sex club... Not for me.
December 13, 2022
This was so good it’s the first book in a series and is a slow burn enemy to lovers paranormal romance that instantly captured my attention with its intriguing storyline. Vivian wakes up in the morgue in a body bag unable to remember even her name she soon realises that she needs blood to survive. Refusing to feed on humans she fights her new instincts instead feeding on vermin to survive.
Upon further investigation she discovers that she was murdered and discarded like rubbish in an alley determined to discover her origins and just how she ended up in this situation Vivian digs deeper it’s during this foray that she encounters Grimm who is literally death himself along with his loyal aide Timothy another supernatural entity. Vivian’s existence is forbidden and Grimm vows to end her but not before he uses her to draw in a master vampire one with an obsession for the newly turned girl.
This is set in Vegas where Grimm owns a hotel. It’s a slow burn but done well and there’s plenty of delicious anticipation and hot chemistry between these two. Grimm finds himself reluctantly amused and captivated but tries to keep his distance knowing her existence is not allowed and it will fall to him to end her when she has served her current purpose.
This was such an easy read I adored Vivian with her constant optimism and quick wit and she definitely keeps Death on his toes with her constant snark and cute comebacks. The push and pull between these two was delicious and I’m excited to see where this goes next. This had action danger plenty of humour and the promise of some delicious heat to come. It’s the first thing I’ve read by this author and I’m impressed. A well-written imaginative story that I raced through definitely recommend this I enjoyed it immensely.
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October 7, 2023
When I see the name "Bitten by death" my mind goes to very kinky places that I don't really mind.
So I can't even explain my dissapiontment after finishing this book.
Where was the SMUT?
I was hoping there would be a smut scene after all the shit that happened but no.
Not only does the FMC hate the love interest now becuase "he saved her" but we again I'm repeating don't GET A SMUT Scene. And I'm not going to hope there is going to be in the next book becuase I'm not even going to bother. This could've been a stand alone with great smut scenes. But all we get is the explanations of how the main characters want to rail each other. So if you considers that smut I suggest you read actual paranormal romance books. I didn't even bother reading the epilouge becuase I'm just very disappointed.
After all the reviews I saw about people Dnf'ing this book I understand now.
I give it one star becuase I found some scenes funny
And I give a second star becuase its a good idea to write about.
#Hornypeoplewantsmut
So I can't even explain my dissapiontment after finishing this book.
Where was the SMUT?
I was hoping there would be a smut scene after all the shit that happened but no.
Not only does the FMC hate the love interest now becuase "he saved her" but we again I'm repeating don't GET A SMUT Scene. And I'm not going to hope there is going to be in the next book becuase I'm not even going to bother. This could've been a stand alone with great smut scenes. But all we get is the explanations of how the main characters want to rail each other. So if you considers that smut I suggest you read actual paranormal romance books. I didn't even bother reading the epilouge becuase I'm just very disappointed.
After all the reviews I saw about people Dnf'ing this book I understand now.
I give it one star becuase I found some scenes funny
And I give a second star becuase its a good idea to write about.
#Hornypeoplewantsmut
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May 1, 2024
I didn’t hate it. The plot was interesting but the writing could have been better. There were many times while reading that I rolled my eyes. I enjoyed the overall reading experience though, and will be reading the next one.
July 19, 2025
⭐️ 3.5/5 stars
🌶️ 0.5/5 chili peppers (mostly over-the-clothes tension; very minimal spice)
Bitten by Death landed on my radar thanks to the ever-reliable chaos of BookTok. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but the book kicks off at a dead sprint—literally. Our FMC, Vivien, is murdered and wakes up in the morgue as a vampire, and from there the action hardly lets up. I appreciate a fast-paced start, especially after wading through so many fantasy books that get bogged down in worldbuilding. However, the tradeoff here is that the world itself sometimes felt a little thin. Since this is set in a contemporary urban fantasy setting, I felt like the author leaned a bit too much on the real world to carry the atmosphere without fully developing her own layers on top of it.
Vivien, at first, came off as a bit immature—snarky to the point of eye rolls—but she honestly grew on me. Her chaotic banter with Grim (yes, that Grim—Death himself) started to feel more dynamic and emotionally grounded as the story progressed. Their interactions toe the line between annoyance and attraction in a way that adds humor that keeps you reading.
The story really found its stride for me in the last third. I’m a sucker for anything Ancient Egypt, and the way Roberds wove Egyptian mythology into modern-day Las Vegas was such a fun surprise. Imagine Percy Jackson meets True Blood, but with fewer Southern drawls and more Egyptian deities secretly ruling the Vegas Strip. It felt fresh, weirdly charming, and just campy enough to work.
I initially thought this would land somewhere around 2.5 stars, but that final act earned back a full star. There’s definitely room to grow—particularly with worldbuilding depth—but the potential is there, and I’m intrigued enough to continue the series. If you like your urban fantasy with vampires, gods, and a splash of snark, this might be worth sinking your teeth into.
🌶️ 0.5/5 chili peppers (mostly over-the-clothes tension; very minimal spice)
Bitten by Death landed on my radar thanks to the ever-reliable chaos of BookTok. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but the book kicks off at a dead sprint—literally. Our FMC, Vivien, is murdered and wakes up in the morgue as a vampire, and from there the action hardly lets up. I appreciate a fast-paced start, especially after wading through so many fantasy books that get bogged down in worldbuilding. However, the tradeoff here is that the world itself sometimes felt a little thin. Since this is set in a contemporary urban fantasy setting, I felt like the author leaned a bit too much on the real world to carry the atmosphere without fully developing her own layers on top of it.
Vivien, at first, came off as a bit immature—snarky to the point of eye rolls—but she honestly grew on me. Her chaotic banter with Grim (yes, that Grim—Death himself) started to feel more dynamic and emotionally grounded as the story progressed. Their interactions toe the line between annoyance and attraction in a way that adds humor that keeps you reading.
The story really found its stride for me in the last third. I’m a sucker for anything Ancient Egypt, and the way Roberds wove Egyptian mythology into modern-day Las Vegas was such a fun surprise. Imagine Percy Jackson meets True Blood, but with fewer Southern drawls and more Egyptian deities secretly ruling the Vegas Strip. It felt fresh, weirdly charming, and just campy enough to work.
I initially thought this would land somewhere around 2.5 stars, but that final act earned back a full star. There’s definitely room to grow—particularly with worldbuilding depth—but the potential is there, and I’m intrigued enough to continue the series. If you like your urban fantasy with vampires, gods, and a splash of snark, this might be worth sinking your teeth into.
February 5, 2023
DNF 13%
After seeing a lot of positive reviews on Booktok and Instagram I thought I’d give it a shot. This was one of the worst books I’ve ever read and I can say that with certainty after just reading the first few pages. I’m not a literature snob, I’ve read my fair share of Wattpad stories and more cheap books than I care to admit so the fact that I can’t seem to remember a book that was worse surprises even me. The storyline was alright, however, there were quite a few Plot-holes and scenes where the author just seemed to have forgotten EVERYTHING they wrote in terms of scene description. The worst part, however, was the writing style and world-building. The first paragraph alone made me want to dump the book in a bin (and maybe set it on fire if I had the physical copy) with sentences continuously starting with “I…”, “I did….”, “So I…” and so on and descriptions that made absolutely no sense. Overall I would give it 0 stars (if that were possible).
After seeing a lot of positive reviews on Booktok and Instagram I thought I’d give it a shot. This was one of the worst books I’ve ever read and I can say that with certainty after just reading the first few pages. I’m not a literature snob, I’ve read my fair share of Wattpad stories and more cheap books than I care to admit so the fact that I can’t seem to remember a book that was worse surprises even me. The storyline was alright, however, there were quite a few Plot-holes and scenes where the author just seemed to have forgotten EVERYTHING they wrote in terms of scene description. The worst part, however, was the writing style and world-building. The first paragraph alone made me want to dump the book in a bin (and maybe set it on fire if I had the physical copy) with sentences continuously starting with “I…”, “I did….”, “So I…” and so on and descriptions that made absolutely no sense. Overall I would give it 0 stars (if that were possible).
July 18, 2024
0-🌶️ A very entertaining story. Main character had all the jokes and it was a very wholesome story with a few plot twists. A different take on vampires and gods. Can’t wait to read the next in the series
May 28, 2024
I mean it was alright, the vibes were here as in the MC was funny and sarcastic. I dont know, i feel like i was missing something but i love vampires so-
July 28, 2025
I thought I was diving into Book One of a trilogy, not realizing the ebook actually bundled all three books into one. The only giveaway? Some odd “Part 1, 2, 3” labels with recap-style intros that didn’t feel necessary. But honestly? The writing flowed so well I barely noticed. I was too busy being completely obsessed.
This series is outrageous, heartfelt, steamy, and hilarious in a way few books dare to be. It’s the kind of paranormal romance that throws you into chaos and lets you learn alongside the characters—but never leaves you lost. From page one, I was hooked.
Let’s start with the comedy. I laughed constantly. This book had me texting quotes to friends, cackling alone, and contemplating dramatic read-alouds to strangers. And the real MVPs? The two men inside Vivian’s head. Their lcommentary was everything. Jenkins deserves his own book deal, a reality show, and maybe therapy. Their dry humor, snarky banter, and “oh god she’s doing it again” energy brought the perfect comic relief—even in the steamiest or darkest moments.
“You are like a rabid mongoose berserk on crystal meth…”
“She stuck her cold, wet finger in my ear hole.”
“I took it all back. Killing her was the only logical conclusion.”
^This is the energy we’re working with.
But it’s not just laughs and lust (though don’t worry—it’s explicit, frequent, and fantastically executed). There’s heart here. The story explores trauma, mental health, intimacy, trust, and identity without feeling heavy-handed. Vivian’s inner world—her pain, her resilience, her unfiltered chaos—was both relatable and cathartic.
Character-wise? Forget choosing favorites.
• Vivian is unpredictable, broken, hilarious, and completely herself.
• Tim is a cinnamon-roll support system we all deserve.
• Death is dangerous, brooding, tender when it counts—and yes, dreamy as hell (pin intended).
• Miranda rolls with everything like it’s just another Tuesday.
• And Jenkins? Iconic. Forever in my head. Rent-free.
I didn’t see the twist villain coming at all, which was a pleasant surprise. And while the Egyptian god arc felt like a bit of a leap, it somehow still worked. I mean, it is Vegas. Where else could ancient deities, vampiric immortals, and death incarnate crash a cupcake-fueled romance and make it make sense?
And then… the bonus chapters.
I’m trying to avoid spoilers, but Grim’s final surprise wrecked me. I saw myself in her pain. I felt every moment of grief, tenderness, and disbelief. That one scene? I almost cried. It was beautiful, unexpected, and one of the most emotionally satisfying payoffs I’ve read in a long time.
If I had to nitpick:
• I still don’t know what Echo is. That’s going to haunt me.
• And the recaps between parts were jarring—but not the author’s fault.
But overall? This trilogy had me laughing, blushing, emotionally spiraling, and texting “OH MY GOD” at 2 a.m. It’s the perfect chaotic cocktail of dark fantasy, steamy romance, found family, emotional healing, and wildly quotable dialogue.
Read this if you love:
• Death personified (and in love)
• Snarky internal monologues with co-worker energy
• Found family vibes
• Unhinged, lovable chaos heroines
• Spice with emotional weight
• Humor that punches you in the face and hugs you after
And yes—the cover is perfection. Moody, sexy, and just a little dangerous. Just like the story inside.
This series is outrageous, heartfelt, steamy, and hilarious in a way few books dare to be. It’s the kind of paranormal romance that throws you into chaos and lets you learn alongside the characters—but never leaves you lost. From page one, I was hooked.
Let’s start with the comedy. I laughed constantly. This book had me texting quotes to friends, cackling alone, and contemplating dramatic read-alouds to strangers. And the real MVPs? The two men inside Vivian’s head. Their lcommentary was everything. Jenkins deserves his own book deal, a reality show, and maybe therapy. Their dry humor, snarky banter, and “oh god she’s doing it again” energy brought the perfect comic relief—even in the steamiest or darkest moments.
“You are like a rabid mongoose berserk on crystal meth…”
“She stuck her cold, wet finger in my ear hole.”
“I took it all back. Killing her was the only logical conclusion.”
^This is the energy we’re working with.
But it’s not just laughs and lust (though don’t worry—it’s explicit, frequent, and fantastically executed). There’s heart here. The story explores trauma, mental health, intimacy, trust, and identity without feeling heavy-handed. Vivian’s inner world—her pain, her resilience, her unfiltered chaos—was both relatable and cathartic.
Character-wise? Forget choosing favorites.
• Vivian is unpredictable, broken, hilarious, and completely herself.
• Tim is a cinnamon-roll support system we all deserve.
• Death is dangerous, brooding, tender when it counts—and yes, dreamy as hell (pin intended).
• Miranda rolls with everything like it’s just another Tuesday.
• And Jenkins? Iconic. Forever in my head. Rent-free.
I didn’t see the twist villain coming at all, which was a pleasant surprise. And while the Egyptian god arc felt like a bit of a leap, it somehow still worked. I mean, it is Vegas. Where else could ancient deities, vampiric immortals, and death incarnate crash a cupcake-fueled romance and make it make sense?
And then… the bonus chapters.
I’m trying to avoid spoilers, but Grim’s final surprise wrecked me. I saw myself in her pain. I felt every moment of grief, tenderness, and disbelief. That one scene? I almost cried. It was beautiful, unexpected, and one of the most emotionally satisfying payoffs I’ve read in a long time.
If I had to nitpick:
• I still don’t know what Echo is. That’s going to haunt me.
• And the recaps between parts were jarring—but not the author’s fault.
But overall? This trilogy had me laughing, blushing, emotionally spiraling, and texting “OH MY GOD” at 2 a.m. It’s the perfect chaotic cocktail of dark fantasy, steamy romance, found family, emotional healing, and wildly quotable dialogue.
Read this if you love:
• Death personified (and in love)
• Snarky internal monologues with co-worker energy
• Found family vibes
• Unhinged, lovable chaos heroines
• Spice with emotional weight
• Humor that punches you in the face and hugs you after
And yes—the cover is perfection. Moody, sexy, and just a little dangerous. Just like the story inside.
October 18, 2024
Personally would have become a high end mistress if I woke up a super hot, immortal with endless time and no earthly needs but I also don't really get the whole hunt for answers to my super secret apparently awesome life either. I mean, am I the only one who would just assume that I was a gas station clerk that got caught up in a robbery that turned into a convenient blood meal for some bum of a vampire?
January 15, 2024
DNF at 25%
The FMC was so childish I couldn’t get past it. It was so bad that even Grim (Death) commented on her childish behavior. When the MMC comments on the FMC…you know it’s bad. I actually was fine with MMC because he acted his age.
I’m not here to read about a person in their mid twenties acting like a toddler…ick
The FMC was so childish I couldn’t get past it. It was so bad that even Grim (Death) commented on her childish behavior. When the MMC comments on the FMC…you know it’s bad. I actually was fine with MMC because he acted his age.
I’m not here to read about a person in their mid twenties acting like a toddler…ick
August 3, 2022
I found this on a Facebook ad and I was really pleasantly surprised by how good the storyline and world building was. It was interesting and fresh with a dash of mythology. Continuing on to book and excited to see where the story takes me. Even more surprised I liked it because there was no smut.
May 17, 2021
This is a well written book with strong characters and an intriguing and entertaining story line. The author brings a fun interaction between Vivian and Death. I enjoyed watching their relationship evolve as they try to find the truth in who sired her. She does a wonderful job developing the story and painting her scenes as she delivers this exciting story. Loved and recommend.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
October 17, 2025
DNF at 31% idk the idea was great amnesiac vampire, death that owned a nightclub( thought well maybe I’d get those Lucifer tv show vibes, but not really, death was sorta boring….) also a touch of darkness series sorta did this but better, anyways the MC was so cringe ….I guess that’s the word it felt like a teenager and I just couldn’t with the spice bc here we have death and a whining childlike newbie vampire idk i just wasn’t feeling it
November 4, 2024
The inner monologue of the FMC is so 2016 millenial and it's cringe and I LOVE it. Such a fun book and the world building was actually really interesting! I loved the incorporation of Ancient Egyptian Mythology and the chemistry between the two MCs was really well done. Overall, this is a fun and silly book that is, at times, ridiculous but in a good way.
April 18, 2023
4.25 stars
May 26, 2023
Different
The story has a good premise. Death and sassy vampire, what could go wrong? Book two has made it to my TBR list.
The story has a good premise. Death and sassy vampire, what could go wrong? Book two has made it to my TBR list.
June 29, 2024
4.6 nothing more to be said.
May 7, 2024
This was a decent book, not something i would normally read (kinda) but it was entertaining.
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August 13, 2024DNF 47%
...to było głupie i niedorzeczne
...to było głupie i niedorzeczne
April 6, 2025
Meh. Good quick read, with a sassy MFC
June 29, 2024
Not terrible but also not amazing…
The ‘snarky’ FMC comes across a little wattpad-esque and at times makes for a difficult read. But the plot of the story and this new take (for me) on vampirism and Egyptian gods makes for an interesting read.
The MMC is a rather typical alphahole,he threatens her life and tells her how irritating she is, but then contradicts himself in his head when he wants to hurt anyone who hurts her. It reads a little predictable and like many other books.
There are a few plot holes, like at one point she puts on pants but then suddenly she’s wearing a skirt. Or she has a bodysuit on but then it’s described as a catsuit. Just small things that should have been caught in editing that makes you feel like you’re reading on wattpad, not a published book. The inconsistency with Grim’s eyes drove me mad, they were gold then amber then black then chocolate coloured and then the colour of whiskey… MAKE UP YOUR MIND. Also, the switching POVs without any indication of who was who was just annoying!
The romance isn’t quite there (yet), I know it’s supposed to be a slow burn romance but so far it’s just all lust and horniness.
I will give the next book a try in the hopes the writing improves and the story continues to be interesting.
The ‘snarky’ FMC comes across a little wattpad-esque and at times makes for a difficult read. But the plot of the story and this new take (for me) on vampirism and Egyptian gods makes for an interesting read.
The MMC is a rather typical alphahole,he threatens her life and tells her how irritating she is, but then contradicts himself in his head when he wants to hurt anyone who hurts her. It reads a little predictable and like many other books.
There are a few plot holes, like at one point she puts on pants but then suddenly she’s wearing a skirt. Or she has a bodysuit on but then it’s described as a catsuit. Just small things that should have been caught in editing that makes you feel like you’re reading on wattpad, not a published book. The inconsistency with Grim’s eyes drove me mad, they were gold then amber then black then chocolate coloured and then the colour of whiskey… MAKE UP YOUR MIND. Also, the switching POVs without any indication of who was who was just annoying!
The romance isn’t quite there (yet), I know it’s supposed to be a slow burn romance but so far it’s just all lust and horniness.
I will give the next book a try in the hopes the writing improves and the story continues to be interesting.
May 20, 2025
I loved this book!
I loved the fact it opens and you're hurled straight into the story when "Viviene" awakens in the morgue.
As our FMC she's brilliant. An attitude that serves her well, the fact that she has amnesia fuels her to keep going until Death makes it clear she's serving the purpose as bait to catch the master vampire....
Theres an instant spark that they dismiss but it never truly disappears, rather develops stronger and each of them fight it.
Grim is a great character as "Death". I love his aide, Timothy, and actually look forward to seeing more about him..
As they get closer to finding out more about Viviene, the closer they get to finding the master. At the back of their minds they both have the prospect of grim having to kill her hanging over them.....
Really well written Bd the fact that Vegas is the new playground for the Gods of Egypt is hilarious!
Naturally picking up the second book to carry on....!!
I loved the fact it opens and you're hurled straight into the story when "Viviene" awakens in the morgue.
As our FMC she's brilliant. An attitude that serves her well, the fact that she has amnesia fuels her to keep going until Death makes it clear she's serving the purpose as bait to catch the master vampire....
Theres an instant spark that they dismiss but it never truly disappears, rather develops stronger and each of them fight it.
Grim is a great character as "Death". I love his aide, Timothy, and actually look forward to seeing more about him..
As they get closer to finding out more about Viviene, the closer they get to finding the master. At the back of their minds they both have the prospect of grim having to kill her hanging over them.....
Really well written Bd the fact that Vegas is the new playground for the Gods of Egypt is hilarious!
Naturally picking up the second book to carry on....!!
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