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Moretti Blood Brothers #2
The Vampire Protector
Can he let go of the past for true love?
Commander of the vampire army, Craig found and lost his mate three hundred years ago. Or so he thought. Then he meets Brianna Jones.
When they are thrown together in Italy and Brianna’s life is threatened by vampire rebels, their powerful attraction becomes undeniable. But they both know a human cannot stay in his world and Craig doesn’t believe it’s possible the sassy human could be his mate. It’s his job to protect the race, and now the sophisticated operation of the rebellion threatens their very existence. He can’t allow his feelings for Brianna to distract him and knows he must return Brianna to Los Angeles and wipe her memories when it is safe.
Can he win the war and let Brianna go? Or will he face his past and fight for true love?
The Vampire Protector is book three of the Moretti Blood Brothers, a steamy new paranormal romance series filled with powerful alpha males and independent females who aren’t afraid to give them a run for their money.
Commander of the vampire army, Craig found and lost his mate three hundred years ago. Or so he thought. Then he meets Brianna Jones.
When they are thrown together in Italy and Brianna’s life is threatened by vampire rebels, their powerful attraction becomes undeniable. But they both know a human cannot stay in his world and Craig doesn’t believe it’s possible the sassy human could be his mate. It’s his job to protect the race, and now the sophisticated operation of the rebellion threatens their very existence. He can’t allow his feelings for Brianna to distract him and knows he must return Brianna to Los Angeles and wipe her memories when it is safe.
Can he win the war and let Brianna go? Or will he face his past and fight for true love?
The Vampire Protector is book three of the Moretti Blood Brothers, a steamy new paranormal romance series filled with powerful alpha males and independent females who aren’t afraid to give them a run for their money.
259 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 6, 2021
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Juliette N. Banks
79 books426 followersJuliette N. Banks is a romance author who has taken the genre by storm with her steamy contemporary (mafia and billionaire) and paranormal romances.
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Juliette has a vast background in consumer marketing and was previously published with Random House. She lives in New Zealand with Tilly, her Maine Coon kitty, and travels frequently.
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January 16, 2023
Craig has a complicated history, is Prince Brayden’s best friend, and is so dominant you would think he is a Moretti. His loyalty to them is without reproach, so it makes his attraction to Brianna that much more complicated. These two are gunpowder and a spark! Watching them come together is explosive! This is one of the steamiest books in the series, and for me, will be the benchmark for all steamy books going forward! This book was also full of lots of action and plenty of humor. I just couldn’t put it down once I stared reading. Ah, Craig! You and Brayden have ruined me for all future male characters! Lol!
July 6, 2021
In parts of the book I had to laugh out loud. Craig’s internal dialogue did make me chuckle.
A vampire that takes what he wants and makes no apologies for it.
Commander to the vampire army and a sort of “adopted brother/son” to the ruling vampire family. He never beds the same vampire twice, and doesn’t really see the point in humans!
But a human female is about to make him change his mind….
Brianna is best friend to Willow (The Vampire Prince) who has been missing for a while now.
Finding her took a little time, and there is something different about her friend!
The hot and arrogant Craig hits all of her buttons, but there is something about him that makes her suspicious!
What’s she going to do when she finds out her best friend is married/bonded to a vampire?
The Russo family have been their bitter enemies for many, many years, the head of the family thought he could do a better job of ruling the vampire nation and so challenged the king for leadership….
That didn’t go so well!! And now the rest of the Russo family have sworn to end the reign of the King, and wipe out his family and heirs!
Bonded males, are a fierce and loyal breed of vampire, and if they lose their mate they become highly unstable! So if Craig had a female that he’d bonded too, why hadn’t he gone mad? Was it really a bonding, or was it something else?
I’ve not read book two, and I need to read the prequel. In fact I think I need to go back and read the first book, as I felt I was missing a few things!
Oh wow! We have a huge reveal in this book that I didn’t see coming! It’s going to change the vampire world as they know it!
War is already here, but when the stakes change, and they need to hide and regroup, Craig needs to do the right thing and wipe Brianna’s mind!
But the more time he spends with her, the harder it is to come to that decision.
Love the interaction we have with previous characters, the banter that Craig has with everyone is quick and funny. But when he loses his temper! Stand back….
A slight cliffhanger ending now has me pacing for the next book.
A vampire that takes what he wants and makes no apologies for it.
Commander to the vampire army and a sort of “adopted brother/son” to the ruling vampire family. He never beds the same vampire twice, and doesn’t really see the point in humans!
But a human female is about to make him change his mind….
Brianna is best friend to Willow (The Vampire Prince) who has been missing for a while now.
Finding her took a little time, and there is something different about her friend!
The hot and arrogant Craig hits all of her buttons, but there is something about him that makes her suspicious!
What’s she going to do when she finds out her best friend is married/bonded to a vampire?
The Russo family have been their bitter enemies for many, many years, the head of the family thought he could do a better job of ruling the vampire nation and so challenged the king for leadership….
That didn’t go so well!! And now the rest of the Russo family have sworn to end the reign of the King, and wipe out his family and heirs!
Bonded males, are a fierce and loyal breed of vampire, and if they lose their mate they become highly unstable! So if Craig had a female that he’d bonded too, why hadn’t he gone mad? Was it really a bonding, or was it something else?
I’ve not read book two, and I need to read the prequel. In fact I think I need to go back and read the first book, as I felt I was missing a few things!
Oh wow! We have a huge reveal in this book that I didn’t see coming! It’s going to change the vampire world as they know it!
War is already here, but when the stakes change, and they need to hide and regroup, Craig needs to do the right thing and wipe Brianna’s mind!
But the more time he spends with her, the harder it is to come to that decision.
Love the interaction we have with previous characters, the banter that Craig has with everyone is quick and funny. But when he loses his temper! Stand back….
A slight cliffhanger ending now has me pacing for the next book.
July 12, 2021
And they keep getting better. I could not wait to get to Craigs book. I knew the combination between him and Brianna was going to be hot, sexy, and just plain fun. They both knew it was on a temporary basis, just until the ceremony where Brianna’s best friend Willow will become a Moretti princess. Craig could not keep his hands off of Brianna, and she felt the same way. Could Brianna be his mate? It sure felt like it, but to be unsure was not acceptable especially when it came to Brianna‘s humanity. Craig is a vampire, Brianna is human. With that relationship ongoing there’s still danger all around. Their enemy is getting reckless, and he is starting to cause death and destruction to the vampire race, not only that he is mixing with humans. Right when Craig and Brianna have found their place with each other, The humans have found out about the vampires. I cannot believe how this book ended. Yes Craig and Brianna will get their happily ever after, but we are left with the big question On how the vampire race and the human race we’ll deal with the humans knowing that vampires exist oh I can’t wait for the next book. What an excellent series.
July 5, 2021
Once again Juliette N Banks blew me away with her writing. I loved the characters and all the emotions that Juliette could make me feel. The dynamics between Craig and Brianna is explosive. This book is not only steamy but heart wrenching. It will suck you in and keep you captivated. You will not be disappointed in this book. A must read but only after you read the first two books which are The Vampire King and The Vampire Prince.
July 17, 2021
My favorite so far in the series. Can’t wait to read more. I read this in one sitting the day it came out. Juliette Banks is one of my new favorite authors.
January 10, 2023
Read as part of box set see further reviews there.
June 26, 2021
ARC Review:
Where can I find a Craig? Sweet baby vamps! He's just been added to my list of vampire book boyfriend's.
This book is amazingly written with a storyline that kept me hooked and a spice level of a Carolina Reaper pepper (fans face) I adore how strong-willed Brianna is and how soft hearted Craig becomes. The pain they both experience is heart wrenching.
This series has taken it's place next to JR Ward and her brotherhood of sexy vampires.
Where can I find a Craig? Sweet baby vamps! He's just been added to my list of vampire book boyfriend's.
This book is amazingly written with a storyline that kept me hooked and a spice level of a Carolina Reaper pepper (fans face) I adore how strong-willed Brianna is and how soft hearted Craig becomes. The pain they both experience is heart wrenching.
This series has taken it's place next to JR Ward and her brotherhood of sexy vampires.
September 12, 2021
This book is just amazing, I loved everything about it 😍 Juliette you really are becoming one of my favourite authors, I can’t wait to read the next.
The book is my favourite so far, from the enemy side story to the love match and all the sexiness 😁
The book is my favourite so far, from the enemy side story to the love match and all the sexiness 😁
July 24, 2021
Where to begin? This was the best book by Juliette Banks yet, she just gets better and better with each book. This is the third book in the Moretti Blood Brothers series and I've been hooked from the very beginning.
Craig and Brianna have amazing chemistry, it just sizzles on the page! This book has everything - romance, action, angst, suspense. And there is plenty of steam to keep you fanning yourself while you read.
I just love Craig and Brianna. Bring on book 4!
Craig and Brianna have amazing chemistry, it just sizzles on the page! This book has everything - romance, action, angst, suspense. And there is plenty of steam to keep you fanning yourself while you read.
I just love Craig and Brianna. Bring on book 4!
July 13, 2021
Loved it!
Loved this latest installment of the Moretti brothers story! Juliette did not disappoint. Can’t wait to read the next one!!
Loved this latest installment of the Moretti brothers story! Juliette did not disappoint. Can’t wait to read the next one!!
July 10, 2021
For fans of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, you will love this book and series! What a fantastic read!!!!
November 10, 2021
Really a great story.
It is so intriguing and I could not wait to get to the next chapter to see what happens next. Just purchased back 2.
It is so intriguing and I could not wait to get to the next chapter to see what happens next. Just purchased back 2.
July 7, 2021
What can I say. Juliette has done it again with her story about Craig and Brianna. I couldn’t put it down and am now eagerly awaiting the next instalment of this intoxicating vampire world. This series is just getting better and better.
February 11, 2022
Great reading, good writing. I enjoyed this book !
February 5, 2022
This series just gets better and better with each book! This story focused on Craig and Brianna. I loved the chemistry zinging around those two. Like the other books, there is an amazing storyline and passion and suspense. Another five stars from me!
January 13, 2022
Blood and Love
These books just keep getting better and better.The vamps are going to war with each other and the entire world now knows about them.
These books just keep getting better and better.The vamps are going to war with each other and the entire world now knows about them.
January 9, 2022
The Vampire Protector 3
Holy shiznet!!! Another gr8 story in this series. They can all be read alone but I recommend reading them in order. I recommend this read. 5 Thumbs up
Holy shiznet!!! Another gr8 story in this series. They can all be read alone but I recommend reading them in order. I recommend this read. 5 Thumbs up
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January 9, 2022Fascinating read
Amazing storyline... When I started the series I imagined it would be Twilight and such, no what a riveting read
Amazing storyline... When I started the series I imagined it would be Twilight and such, no what a riveting read
July 26, 2024
Fancy a hot, bossy vampire?
This is the third book in the Moretti brothers books.
I feel it would be best if read in order to understand the characters and some of the situations in this book.
A great fast paced ride this time with Craig, head of the royal army. The characters have grown more and more on me, it's lovely to have previous prominent also included in these later books.
So throw in a sassy human female, hot sizzling sex and also a great plot and you have this book wrapped up. I loved it, read it in one day (and night!)
A fast paced tale that will be continuing I presume in book 4. Can't wait to read it to see what happens to those Russo brothers.
This is the third book in the Moretti brothers books.
I feel it would be best if read in order to understand the characters and some of the situations in this book.
A great fast paced ride this time with Craig, head of the royal army. The characters have grown more and more on me, it's lovely to have previous prominent also included in these later books.
So throw in a sassy human female, hot sizzling sex and also a great plot and you have this book wrapped up. I loved it, read it in one day (and night!)
A fast paced tale that will be continuing I presume in book 4. Can't wait to read it to see what happens to those Russo brothers.
November 8, 2021
Is she, or isn’t she? Brianna Jones has accidentally become caught up in a vampire war and is having her own battle over her attraction and developing feelings for Craig, one of the Commanders of the Moretti army. If Brianna is Craig’s mate she will be allowed to stay – if not, she will be sent home and her memories erased. But vampires only have one mate during their lifetime – and Craig has already lost his. Is it just amazing sex or will there be a future for Brianna and Craig?
This novel is a continuation of the Moretti series and does not disappoint. Fast paced and with a scorching hot romance – highly entertaining!
This novel is a continuation of the Moretti series and does not disappoint. Fast paced and with a scorching hot romance – highly entertaining!
November 3, 2021
Good one
I really like a book that has both strong male and female leads which this one does. Funny and witty dialogue make this book an easy one to read. Picking up where the previous book left off, it is a non stop roller coaster adventure. Good writing with a good story line makes this a fun book will hold your interest. Fun romance for the majority but one non consensual scene if that is a trigger for some. Mostly pretty hot and not over the top loving keeps this book moving along. Happy reading.
I really like a book that has both strong male and female leads which this one does. Funny and witty dialogue make this book an easy one to read. Picking up where the previous book left off, it is a non stop roller coaster adventure. Good writing with a good story line makes this a fun book will hold your interest. Fun romance for the majority but one non consensual scene if that is a trigger for some. Mostly pretty hot and not over the top loving keeps this book moving along. Happy reading.
October 29, 2021
This was so hot. He's a vampire and she's a sassy red head human. But he can't stop thinking about her and she is best friends with the future mate of his best friend and boss. They can't seem to stay out of each other's arms and his bed. He finally comes to the point she's his mate and she tells him she loves him. But there are so many things going on that all the vampires are in big trouble. Humans now know that's vampires so they're being hunted. Great read and well written😀😀😀😀
October 26, 2022
Craig thought he had his mate and lost her years ago. So when Brianna comes into his life he can’t accept that she could be his mate. But he will protect her at any cost. Because there are other vampires out there that want to take down his king. And it is his job to protect the king and his family. So he does his job and he can’t help but fall for his human mate.
November 18, 2021
Great story
The pace picks up as war is declared on the vampires by the human race. The rebellion by another group of vampires seeking to kill the king also adds to the suspense. In all this intrigue is the romance between the vampire commander & the human whom he wants to be his mate. Will she stay & be his mate or return to the human world?
The pace picks up as war is declared on the vampires by the human race. The rebellion by another group of vampires seeking to kill the king also adds to the suspense. In all this intrigue is the romance between the vampire commander & the human whom he wants to be his mate. Will she stay & be his mate or return to the human world?
August 21, 2021
So worth the read !!!
This book was amazing, to read about Craig was fantastic.
I so want to know what happens to his mate, and the future of their race in this series.
I
Can't wait to read the next instalment in the series.
This book was amazing, to read about Craig was fantastic.
I so want to know what happens to his mate, and the future of their race in this series.
I
Can't wait to read the next instalment in the series.
September 25, 2021
The saga of the Moretti vampires continue!
Exciting, tense, sexy are all you need to know about this intriguing series. Another powerful vampire male is fallen into love with a human female, all amid the internal war among families!
Exciting, tense, sexy are all you need to know about this intriguing series. Another powerful vampire male is fallen into love with a human female, all amid the internal war among families!
October 28, 2021
Rollicking good time
As all Juliette Banks’ books have been thus far, Craig’s story was a fantastic fantastical read! Banks writes a great vampire for the twists and turns of her alternate universe. Truly looking forward to everything this writer puts out in this series.
As all Juliette Banks’ books have been thus far, Craig’s story was a fantastic fantastical read! Banks writes a great vampire for the twists and turns of her alternate universe. Truly looking forward to everything this writer puts out in this series.
February 13, 2022
This is an amazing book. Juliette writes these characters so you get to know them intimately. The writing draws you in and keeps you there.
November 3, 2021
Mated or not
Great story that immerses you in the action! Totally captivates with each character stealing the attention from the other with great dialogue and stimulating emotions
Great story that immerses you in the action! Totally captivates with each character stealing the attention from the other with great dialogue and stimulating emotions
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