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Blueblood Vampires #4
Savage Vow
A Vampire & Wolf Shifter Paranormal Romance
Five hundred years ago, I fell in love with a vampire. It was a crimson fever that consumed me. I gave up my home, my family, and my pack to be with her. She obliterated my heart at the first opportunity.
Our fates are bound whether I like it or not. If she dies, I die.
She may have a death wish, but I don’t. When she decides to risk everything for revenge, I have no choice but to stop her and find a way to be free of the vow I made. But surviving the dangers of Ellnesari together might not have the outcome I expect. Instead of freedom, I learn who Manu Della Morte truly is, and that reignites a passion I thought I had lost.
Five hundred years ago, I fell in love with a vampire. It was a crimson fever that consumed me. I gave up my home, my family, and my pack to be with her. She obliterated my heart at the first opportunity.
Our fates are bound whether I like it or not. If she dies, I die.
She may have a death wish, but I don’t. When she decides to risk everything for revenge, I have no choice but to stop her and find a way to be free of the vow I made. But surviving the dangers of Ellnesari together might not have the outcome I expect. Instead of freedom, I learn who Manu Della Morte truly is, and that reignites a passion I thought I had lost.
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Published February 7, 2022
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November 24, 2022
A tale of two romances!
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚🖤💙💜
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏🌎
Character development: ☹️🙃☺️
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Dual Narration
The Hero: Karl - Karl is a wolf shifter who fell in love with a blueblood vampire named Manu. He left his pack behind and became a familiar to Manu, thinking they would be together forever. However, Manu sent him away for years and now the King has asked him to return to her side at the academy. This is all that was known about Karl in the previous books, aside from the fact that he has a sister named Cheryl and he was in a band with Vivi from Dark Prince.
The heroine: Manu - she is a blueblood vampire and is sister to Lucca and niece to the King. She once had a relationship with her brothers friend Ronan, back in the 1500’s and got pregnant from that relationship. While pregnant she is involved in a war against another group of vampires (under the leadership of Tatiana), that is when she meets Karl, while she is injured and losing her baby.
The Story: Karl and Manu both feel a pull towards each other when they first meet. This book is partially done via flashbacks and tells the story of their meeting, the reasons behind Manu’s hatred of the Nightingale queen, beyond the fact that Maeve cursed Manu’s brother, then Manu. After which Manu lost most of her coloring, her tan skin and her hair turned white. This book also tells why Manu sent Karl away, despite the fact that she is connected to him. She even admits the only reason she never went out to meet the sun, is because her death would mean his.
This book was told in multiple points of view via dual narration. Narrated by Mindy Kennedy and Troy Duran. Mindy has a nice voice and does a great job, though she doesn’t have a bunch of different voices for different characters so it is sometimes difficult to figure out who is talking. Troy Duran does a terrific job, as always. He has a bunch of both male and female voices.
I didn’t like Manu in any of the previous books because she was mean to just about everyone. This book gives the reasons she acts the way she does, but frankly it is a really weak person who takes her pain out on others, so I still didn’t like Manu very much, but it did explain a lot. As we have seen in previous books, Karl is a very good man, a great brother and friend, and is way too good for Manu.
This book also starts the story about Ronin and Cheryl. The thing I didn’t like was that this was more of a book about two separate romances and it was like half the story about both of them. The next book should be the rest. I would rather have the full story of Manu and Karl in this book and the full story of Ronan and Cheryl in the next, though I can sort of see why it was done this way, since the stories are intertwined. I just hate cliffhangers. I would also like to read the story of Derek Blackwater, the made vampire with wealth and power, who owns the nightclub, Havoc. I hope that one gets written as well.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚🖤💙💜
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏🌎
Character development: ☹️🙃☺️
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Dual Narration
The Hero: Karl - Karl is a wolf shifter who fell in love with a blueblood vampire named Manu. He left his pack behind and became a familiar to Manu, thinking they would be together forever. However, Manu sent him away for years and now the King has asked him to return to her side at the academy. This is all that was known about Karl in the previous books, aside from the fact that he has a sister named Cheryl and he was in a band with Vivi from Dark Prince.
The heroine: Manu - she is a blueblood vampire and is sister to Lucca and niece to the King. She once had a relationship with her brothers friend Ronan, back in the 1500’s and got pregnant from that relationship. While pregnant she is involved in a war against another group of vampires (under the leadership of Tatiana), that is when she meets Karl, while she is injured and losing her baby.
The Story: Karl and Manu both feel a pull towards each other when they first meet. This book is partially done via flashbacks and tells the story of their meeting, the reasons behind Manu’s hatred of the Nightingale queen, beyond the fact that Maeve cursed Manu’s brother, then Manu. After which Manu lost most of her coloring, her tan skin and her hair turned white. This book also tells why Manu sent Karl away, despite the fact that she is connected to him. She even admits the only reason she never went out to meet the sun, is because her death would mean his.
This book was told in multiple points of view via dual narration. Narrated by Mindy Kennedy and Troy Duran. Mindy has a nice voice and does a great job, though she doesn’t have a bunch of different voices for different characters so it is sometimes difficult to figure out who is talking. Troy Duran does a terrific job, as always. He has a bunch of both male and female voices.
I didn’t like Manu in any of the previous books because she was mean to just about everyone. This book gives the reasons she acts the way she does, but frankly it is a really weak person who takes her pain out on others, so I still didn’t like Manu very much, but it did explain a lot. As we have seen in previous books, Karl is a very good man, a great brother and friend, and is way too good for Manu.
This book also starts the story about Ronin and Cheryl. The thing I didn’t like was that this was more of a book about two separate romances and it was like half the story about both of them. The next book should be the rest. I would rather have the full story of Manu and Karl in this book and the full story of Ronan and Cheryl in the next, though I can sort of see why it was done this way, since the stories are intertwined. I just hate cliffhangers. I would also like to read the story of Derek Blackwater, the made vampire with wealth and power, who owns the nightclub, Havoc. I hope that one gets written as well.
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February 12, 2022
if you're looking for a paranormal romance, this is not the book for you.
this is basically a prequel to the next book, it wasn't bad but i didn't care much for Manu and Karl i just want more from Cheryl and Ronan!
this is basically a prequel to the next book, it wasn't bad but i didn't care much for Manu and Karl i just want more from Cheryl and Ronan!
January 31, 2022
Savage Vow is more than a shifter story, it’s more than a romance, it’s the story of deep love and bonds that go deeper than blood!
This book took my complete surprise and you’ll get more than just Manu and Karl’s story because their journey is intertwined with others especially if they are to become who they truly were meant to be!
Hercules has created a world that is beyond anyones wildest imagination! With each book I find myself more and more entranced with the many facets that exist. Hercules writes them all so beautifully too!
Each couple I find myself saying “their my favorite” and each time I mean it because each couple truly is my favorite in their own right, BUUUUT! This story really shows me who holds the number one spot because Manu and Karl….GOALS! I know that their story isn’t over and that I’m going to cry more tears in book 2 but I can feel it in my soul that it will be worth it!
This book took my complete surprise and you’ll get more than just Manu and Karl’s story because their journey is intertwined with others especially if they are to become who they truly were meant to be!
Hercules has created a world that is beyond anyones wildest imagination! With each book I find myself more and more entranced with the many facets that exist. Hercules writes them all so beautifully too!
Each couple I find myself saying “their my favorite” and each time I mean it because each couple truly is my favorite in their own right, BUUUUT! This story really shows me who holds the number one spot because Manu and Karl….GOALS! I know that their story isn’t over and that I’m going to cry more tears in book 2 but I can feel it in my soul that it will be worth it!
January 28, 2022
OMGOODNESS!!!! My heart is hurting in the best possible way !!! So many questions answered while simultaneously breaking my heart for these characters !!! I’m so excited for the next release I can hardly contain myself !
February 1, 2022
I felt like i was reading for 1hr.
The book kept me hooked the the whole way through. In the previous books the whole Manu, Ronan, Karl, Cheryl relationship was so confusing and this book explained everyones Pov.
I need Feral Bond because the way it ended was a big cliffhanger
The book kept me hooked the the whole way through. In the previous books the whole Manu, Ronan, Karl, Cheryl relationship was so confusing and this book explained everyones Pov.
I need Feral Bond because the way it ended was a big cliffhanger
November 10, 2023
Matko już dawno tak bardzo nie potrzebowałam kolejnego tomu na już! Przekopałam pół Internetu w poszukiwaniu informacji, kiedy wychodzi. So much fun! Jest głupkowate, ale przypomina mi nastoletnie lata, kiedy zaczytywałam się w tego typu książkach (tylko wiecie, bez macanek) i mam do nich ogromną słabość! Zawsze z otwartymi ramionami witam motyw szkoły, a takiej paranormalnej to już w ogóle! Nie przywiązałam się jakoś mocno do tytułowej pary, bo mocniej skupiłam się na fabule w tle i po prostu potrzebuję więcej!
November 29, 2023
I rave to anyone who will listen about this series! I fell in love with the characters as each book has progressed I was upset with the ending but I do understand. I love Michelle Hercules ability to give you a picture in your mind of the characters and places. I love Solomon and how his character gains a little more each book. I finished reading this pretty quickly as I have with the others in this series! Cannot wait for the next one!
January 28, 2022
Spice Rating:🔥🔥🔥
Savage Vow follows Cheryl, Ronan, Karl and Manu on their intertwined love story set back in 1521. Most of the book takes place in the backstory of the previous three books in the Blueblood Vampire series.
I honestly was preparing myself to struggle with four different perspectives, but Michelle made it a seamless transition between the different characters and their unique storyline. Being able to further understand the relationship between these four characters made my perfectionist heart very happy. While still leaving loose ends to keep you engaged Michelle created a riveting story with a mix of past and present. I must admit the entire novel was not as fast-paced as previous installments it did not lack drama and excitement.
I look forward to the continuation of this series and I hope Michelle doesn't torture us with a long wait between release dates.
Savage Vow follows Cheryl, Ronan, Karl and Manu on their intertwined love story set back in 1521. Most of the book takes place in the backstory of the previous three books in the Blueblood Vampire series.
I honestly was preparing myself to struggle with four different perspectives, but Michelle made it a seamless transition between the different characters and their unique storyline. Being able to further understand the relationship between these four characters made my perfectionist heart very happy. While still leaving loose ends to keep you engaged Michelle created a riveting story with a mix of past and present. I must admit the entire novel was not as fast-paced as previous installments it did not lack drama and excitement.
I look forward to the continuation of this series and I hope Michelle doesn't torture us with a long wait between release dates.
October 1, 2022
Ok Um that ending tho I need the next one so that one is going on my October Tbr lol but I was really looking forward to Karl and Manu’s story.
But it did not disappoint I figured manu didn’t break Karl’s heart on purpose at the end because she loved him.
But it was heartbreaking that she had to put those memories in Karl and Sherri’s heads to keep him safe.
But the second half is gonna be interesting lol with them knowing what they know as false memories no wonder they hated Ronan.😂
The reason I gave it four stars is because it took me a while like almost 70sih percent to like Sherri she was so mean towards vampires it seemed.
And just judged everyone but she grew on me in the end.
But it did not disappoint I figured manu didn’t break Karl’s heart on purpose at the end because she loved him.
But it was heartbreaking that she had to put those memories in Karl and Sherri’s heads to keep him safe.
But the second half is gonna be interesting lol with them knowing what they know as false memories no wonder they hated Ronan.😂
The reason I gave it four stars is because it took me a while like almost 70sih percent to like Sherri she was so mean towards vampires it seemed.
And just judged everyone but she grew on me in the end.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 3, 2022
savage indeed 😱
Wow! Im speechless!!! Savage Vow takes us back to the Past and Present!!! You are in for a treat!!! We get to know our main characters even more, especially Manu, Karl, Ronan and Cheryl's!! Their lives are star crossed in the most beautiful and devastating way. This blueblood series is fun, fast paced and very Angsty!! Must read!! Beware: that ending... BIGGEST CLIFFHANGER in history. Maybe im a bit dramatic 😅 BUT I DIDNT SEE THAT COMING! To be continued... 😭
Wow! Im speechless!!! Savage Vow takes us back to the Past and Present!!! You are in for a treat!!! We get to know our main characters even more, especially Manu, Karl, Ronan and Cheryl's!! Their lives are star crossed in the most beautiful and devastating way. This blueblood series is fun, fast paced and very Angsty!! Must read!! Beware: that ending... BIGGEST CLIFFHANGER in history. Maybe im a bit dramatic 😅 BUT I DIDNT SEE THAT COMING! To be continued... 😭
February 4, 2022
This was a book I couldn’t put down. I read the first 3 in the series and had to remember all the characters. But as I kept reading it all came back. So bad that the author left us with such a cliffhanger. Bad author. I can’t wait till Feral Bond is released to conclude Karl, Manu, Ronan and Cheryl’s stories. This is such a good paranormal series.
February 2, 2022
ahhhh! what a ride!
Wow this book was full of twists and turns. I am loving finally getting Manu/Karl and Ronan/Cheryl’s stories. And that ending?! Ahhhh I need the next book pronto!
Wow this book was full of twists and turns. I am loving finally getting Manu/Karl and Ronan/Cheryl’s stories. And that ending?! Ahhhh I need the next book pronto!
January 31, 2022
The amazing story continues with Karl and Manu. Great story and lovable characters can't wait to see what happens next.
January 1, 2023
Ughhh. I’m so mad right now at the way things ended. Silly me expecting a completed love story in this installment like there was with the previous books. Still such much unresolved here and thanks to the fact I wasn’t expecting that it is driving me absolutely bonkers 😤
August 8, 2024
WHAT EVEN WAS THAT ENDING?!
I don't need sleep, I need answers, damnit!
I don't need sleep, I need answers, damnit!
July 18, 2024
- Dark Romance
- Paranormal
- Vampire x Wolf Shifter
- Familiars
- Flashbacks (1500s)
- Intro to Cheryl & Ronan’s story
- Fated Mates
- Multiple POVs: Manu, Karl, Ronan, and Cheryl
- Ahhh!!! Cliffhanger!
- Paranormal
- Vampire x Wolf Shifter
- Familiars
- Flashbacks (1500s)
- Intro to Cheryl & Ronan’s story
- Fated Mates
- Multiple POVs: Manu, Karl, Ronan, and Cheryl
- Ahhh!!! Cliffhanger!
February 14, 2022
Such a riveting tale. I had a hard time putting it down. I got so engrossed in the story that I actually felt like I was apart of the story.
January 17, 2026
Savage Vow is the fourth instalment in the Blueblood Vampires series by Michelle Hercules and is an eye-opening novel with explosive revelations and tantalizing romance that will leave readers begging for more!
Five hundred years ago Karl fell in love with a vampire. He gave up his home, his family and his pack to be with her. Then she broke his heart and sentenced them both to centuries of pain and heartache for their fates are intertwined, whether Karl likes it or not. If she dies, he dies. Karl has spent years trying to forget the agony Manu caused him, but recent events have brought him back into the life of the vampire who once owned his heart. Karl would rather avoid Manu for the rest of his existence but when she decides to risk her life for a chance at revenge, he has no choice but try to stop her before she gets them both killed. Surviving Ellnesari proves more challenging than either Karl and Manu expect but in trying to save her life, will Karl also discover the truth about the choices Manu made long ago and what really happened to end their relationship just when it was beginning to ignite?
Gosh I feel so angry with Michelle Hercules right now. On one hand I absolutely loved Savage Vow but on the other I hated it because it wasn’t a whole story! Unlike all the previous novels that brought their characters to a happily ever after in a satisfactory manner, Savage Vow does not give readers a conclusion to Karl and Manu’s story. In fact, we’ve only really read half of it. Unfolding in back and forth time, from present day to Italy in 1520 when Karl and Manu first meet, Savage Vow was a very informative read and really shone light on who Karl, Manu, Ronan and Cheryl used to be back when they first came into one another’s lives.
Admittedly I was expecting this instalment to focus on Karl and Manu solely, so I was surprised to find myself reading through the perspectives of Ronan and Cheryl too. That being said, having finished Savage Vow and seeing how interconnected their journeys have been I can understand why Michelle Hercules wrote it this way. I genuinely loved reading about these four individuals which surprised me as during the first three books Manu was never the kind of character I liked. I was really surprised to discover how drastically she has changed over the course of her life. The Manu of 1520 was a kind, likable young woman who fell deeply in love with a wolf-shifter and was willing to risk her life and the esteem of her family to be with him. Savage Vow only told half of her story and ended just when she and Lucca were cursed which leaves me very much invested in finding out how Manu’s relationship with Karl deteriorated so badly.
Savage Vow left me with more questions than answers, but it was still a very deeply enjoyable read. I appreciated stepping back in time and seeing who Manu, Karl, Ronan and Cheryl were in their early lives. It only highlights how long lived they are and how much they’ve been through. They clearly all have a very complex and convoluted history. I’m looking forward to seeing Karl and Manu and then Ronan and Cheryl eventually find happiness together and an ending they all deserve. Now I just need to wait for the next novel Feral Bond to finally give me that!
Five hundred years ago Karl fell in love with a vampire. He gave up his home, his family and his pack to be with her. Then she broke his heart and sentenced them both to centuries of pain and heartache for their fates are intertwined, whether Karl likes it or not. If she dies, he dies. Karl has spent years trying to forget the agony Manu caused him, but recent events have brought him back into the life of the vampire who once owned his heart. Karl would rather avoid Manu for the rest of his existence but when she decides to risk her life for a chance at revenge, he has no choice but try to stop her before she gets them both killed. Surviving Ellnesari proves more challenging than either Karl and Manu expect but in trying to save her life, will Karl also discover the truth about the choices Manu made long ago and what really happened to end their relationship just when it was beginning to ignite?
Gosh I feel so angry with Michelle Hercules right now. On one hand I absolutely loved Savage Vow but on the other I hated it because it wasn’t a whole story! Unlike all the previous novels that brought their characters to a happily ever after in a satisfactory manner, Savage Vow does not give readers a conclusion to Karl and Manu’s story. In fact, we’ve only really read half of it. Unfolding in back and forth time, from present day to Italy in 1520 when Karl and Manu first meet, Savage Vow was a very informative read and really shone light on who Karl, Manu, Ronan and Cheryl used to be back when they first came into one another’s lives.
Admittedly I was expecting this instalment to focus on Karl and Manu solely, so I was surprised to find myself reading through the perspectives of Ronan and Cheryl too. That being said, having finished Savage Vow and seeing how interconnected their journeys have been I can understand why Michelle Hercules wrote it this way. I genuinely loved reading about these four individuals which surprised me as during the first three books Manu was never the kind of character I liked. I was really surprised to discover how drastically she has changed over the course of her life. The Manu of 1520 was a kind, likable young woman who fell deeply in love with a wolf-shifter and was willing to risk her life and the esteem of her family to be with him. Savage Vow only told half of her story and ended just when she and Lucca were cursed which leaves me very much invested in finding out how Manu’s relationship with Karl deteriorated so badly.
Savage Vow left me with more questions than answers, but it was still a very deeply enjoyable read. I appreciated stepping back in time and seeing who Manu, Karl, Ronan and Cheryl were in their early lives. It only highlights how long lived they are and how much they’ve been through. They clearly all have a very complex and convoluted history. I’m looking forward to seeing Karl and Manu and then Ronan and Cheryl eventually find happiness together and an ending they all deserve. Now I just need to wait for the next novel Feral Bond to finally give me that!
July 30, 2022
First of all, I hate giving bad reviews for books, because an author has always put effort into their book, and I want to be fair to their hard work. However, if I had to sum this book in one word, I would just have to say: "messy"...
Let's try to start with the more positive points. I have liked this fantasy romance series because at the same time the different books follow a different relationship, but all the books NEED to be read in order as there is an overarching story. Usually there is also some time overlap when we go back to see what happened for the POV of the main characters in that book. I've been waiting some time to learn more about Manu's past and her secret, and I think the past timeline and her whole history makes sense.
However, the pacing and plot is really off in this one. The story is told in a dual timeline way, switching back and forth, but it seems to be structured in a very random way. It was really hard for me to understand why the author stopped the past timeline when she did to go back to the present and vice-versa. Or maybe I was just trying to get a deeper meaning in this choice of writing style when there was none ? Maybe it is just also a bit too complicated for the reader to follow when you have two timelines AND also 4 main POVs, that switch randomly ?
My main issue with the book is that the author mentions in an afterword that she's sorry to leave on cliffhanger, but that's just not it for me... It's simply leaving the book halfway finished, which is even more incomprehensible to me when this book is only 250-ish pages ??? I would have been totally ok if the book release would have been delayed and we would have had all the story in one go.
I will read the sequel, mostly because I need to know the end, but I probably wouldn't have if I didn't have a Kindle Unlimited subscription and needed to pay for it...
Let's try to start with the more positive points. I have liked this fantasy romance series because at the same time the different books follow a different relationship, but all the books NEED to be read in order as there is an overarching story. Usually there is also some time overlap when we go back to see what happened for the POV of the main characters in that book. I've been waiting some time to learn more about Manu's past and her secret, and I think the past timeline and her whole history makes sense.
However, the pacing and plot is really off in this one. The story is told in a dual timeline way, switching back and forth, but it seems to be structured in a very random way. It was really hard for me to understand why the author stopped the past timeline when she did to go back to the present and vice-versa. Or maybe I was just trying to get a deeper meaning in this choice of writing style when there was none ? Maybe it is just also a bit too complicated for the reader to follow when you have two timelines AND also 4 main POVs, that switch randomly ?
My main issue with the book is that the author mentions in an afterword that she's sorry to leave on cliffhanger, but that's just not it for me... It's simply leaving the book halfway finished, which is even more incomprehensible to me when this book is only 250-ish pages ??? I would have been totally ok if the book release would have been delayed and we would have had all the story in one go.
I will read the sequel, mostly because I need to know the end, but I probably wouldn't have if I didn't have a Kindle Unlimited subscription and needed to pay for it...
July 1, 2022
Oh hell and damnation . . . One hell of a cliffhanger!!
This is the fourth book in the Blueblood Vampires series. While none of these books are really standalone books, this one is especially not a standalone. It reads like part 1 of a 2 part book, and I was loving every minute of it.
I’m rather surprised how much I loved this book because one of the two main couples in this book, Manu and Karl, were not really my favorite people in the previous books. I found Manu to be a self absorbed, conceited person, and Karl was just kinda “there.” But boy was I wrong! Their story is sweet, exciting, tender and heartbreaking. Interwoven with their love story is beginnings of the relationship between Karl’s sister, Cheryl, and the vampire, Ronan. You can’t really tell the story of one couple without the other, because their stories are so entwined. But it is excellent storytelling to be sure.
The format of this book jumps between present day Salem and their lives in the “old country” in 1520 Italy. I was worried that it would get confusing, but it was well done. Indeed the plot gets thicker, and the reader is informed about more of the genesis of the curses that plague our star crossed lovers in the present.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I loved every book in this series so far. While the last book, Forgotten Heir, was enjoyable with some comedic relief, this book is filled with drama, angst, longing, desire and love. The only downside is that at the time of this review, the final book isn’t released and I have to wait a few more months for it! *sobs*
This is the fourth book in the Blueblood Vampires series. While none of these books are really standalone books, this one is especially not a standalone. It reads like part 1 of a 2 part book, and I was loving every minute of it.
I’m rather surprised how much I loved this book because one of the two main couples in this book, Manu and Karl, were not really my favorite people in the previous books. I found Manu to be a self absorbed, conceited person, and Karl was just kinda “there.” But boy was I wrong! Their story is sweet, exciting, tender and heartbreaking. Interwoven with their love story is beginnings of the relationship between Karl’s sister, Cheryl, and the vampire, Ronan. You can’t really tell the story of one couple without the other, because their stories are so entwined. But it is excellent storytelling to be sure.
The format of this book jumps between present day Salem and their lives in the “old country” in 1520 Italy. I was worried that it would get confusing, but it was well done. Indeed the plot gets thicker, and the reader is informed about more of the genesis of the curses that plague our star crossed lovers in the present.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I loved every book in this series so far. While the last book, Forgotten Heir, was enjoyable with some comedic relief, this book is filled with drama, angst, longing, desire and love. The only downside is that at the time of this review, the final book isn’t released and I have to wait a few more months for it! *sobs*
September 4, 2022
WOW, JUST WOW!
I've been waiting for Ronan, Cheryl, Karl and Manu's stories and wow, I finally got my answers. I think the author have built up these characters so well through the series, I couldn't stop listening to this book. I wasn't possible to stop. This book jumped between the past ( Italy 1520-21) and the present time, which is were the last book left off. However, we spend more time in the past, which is very necessary for the story and all the questions you want answered.
I've been super interested in Ronan and his backstory since the first book and I loved finally getting some more information and getting to know his character. BUR, a character that surprised me was Karl. I LOVED HIM! In the previous books I haven't cared much about him tbh, but in this book I just adored him and Manu. And the ending!! I need more now now now. My heart is hurting I don't know how I'll wait for the fifth book Feral Bond
I've been waiting for Ronan, Cheryl, Karl and Manu's stories and wow, I finally got my answers. I think the author have built up these characters so well through the series, I couldn't stop listening to this book. I wasn't possible to stop. This book jumped between the past ( Italy 1520-21) and the present time, which is were the last book left off. However, we spend more time in the past, which is very necessary for the story and all the questions you want answered.
I've been super interested in Ronan and his backstory since the first book and I loved finally getting some more information and getting to know his character. BUR, a character that surprised me was Karl. I LOVED HIM! In the previous books I haven't cared much about him tbh, but in this book I just adored him and Manu. And the ending!! I need more now now now. My heart is hurting I don't know how I'll wait for the fifth book Feral Bond
October 19, 2024
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Audiobook (audible) - book jumps between times and characters too much making it harder to follow. Reading in chronological order was so much better resulting in a stronger more devastating story. Karl and Manu become a mated wolf/vampire pair and to keep him with her forever he also becomes her animal familiar increasing their mating bond further until a horrible Nightingale places a cure upon Manu that will kill Karl and thus herself. Sheryl and Ronan appear to also be a mated pair but Manu’s decision to implant false memories to help protect Karl from the curse tear them apart. Luca also seems to find a nightingale to drink from to stay alive and not kill her maybe another fated mate bond there but not a lot is divulged of that relationship.
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Audiobook (audible) - book jumps between times and characters too much making it harder to follow. Reading in chronological order was so much better resulting in a stronger more devastating story. Karl and Manu become a mated wolf/vampire pair and to keep him with her forever he also becomes her animal familiar increasing their mating bond further until a horrible Nightingale places a cure upon Manu that will kill Karl and thus herself. Sheryl and Ronan appear to also be a mated pair but Manu’s decision to implant false memories to help protect Karl from the curse tear them apart. Luca also seems to find a nightingale to drink from to stay alive and not kill her maybe another fated mate bond there but not a lot is divulged of that relationship.
January 10, 2023
By far my favorite! You will be sucked in.
I mean wow! Here I was just enraptured by this complex story thinking I'm only halfway through when all of a sudden it's over and with quite the cliffhanger to boot. I cannot believe It's over. I loved everything about this. The back and forth from present to past was game changer. It was great getting a glimpse into the events that started everything. I also loved getting in Cheryl and Ronans head. I feel so bad for them all and for what Manu was forced to do. I gotta say the author did a great job portraying Manu the way she did because I really didn't like her and didn't think there was anything that she could do to change mind and now I absolutely love her and my heart breaks for her. I can't for what happens next. I'm eager for those two couples to get their HEA.
I mean wow! Here I was just enraptured by this complex story thinking I'm only halfway through when all of a sudden it's over and with quite the cliffhanger to boot. I cannot believe It's over. I loved everything about this. The back and forth from present to past was game changer. It was great getting a glimpse into the events that started everything. I also loved getting in Cheryl and Ronans head. I feel so bad for them all and for what Manu was forced to do. I gotta say the author did a great job portraying Manu the way she did because I really didn't like her and didn't think there was anything that she could do to change mind and now I absolutely love her and my heart breaks for her. I can't for what happens next. I'm eager for those two couples to get their HEA.
April 27, 2022
Really good series which contains more PN characters than just vampires. This is effectively only half the story, filling in the background of how two shifters became involved with royal vampires and the heartache along the way. The downside of this book, we are in May and have to wait until December for the next installment (oh and it ends on a cliffhanger so be warned).
I enjoy this author's books and this is no exception, Michelle has created an inspired world with interesting characters.
I enjoy this author's books and this is no exception, Michelle has created an inspired world with interesting characters.
December 27, 2022
It's such a good book, definitely a page turner...
This book is an emotional roller-coaster. I have so many mixed emotions about Manu. I have loved Karl from Book I and how he seems to have a genuine, loving, and caring soul. This book gives you a lot of answers but also leaves you with questions and on a cliffhanger. I feel sorry for Manu, but at the same time, her actions are not just affecting her and Karl they are messing with
Ronan and Cheryl and that I have a problem with... I am looking forward to reading the next and final book to get answers to my questions.
This book is an emotional roller-coaster. I have so many mixed emotions about Manu. I have loved Karl from Book I and how he seems to have a genuine, loving, and caring soul. This book gives you a lot of answers but also leaves you with questions and on a cliffhanger. I feel sorry for Manu, but at the same time, her actions are not just affecting her and Karl they are messing with
Ronan and Cheryl and that I have a problem with... I am looking forward to reading the next and final book to get answers to my questions.
January 23, 2025
3.5🌟
I listened on Audible and was really excited to know more about Carl and Manu’s relationship. I don’t know if it was the narration or the plot but I struggled to keep up and keep focused on this book. There was a lot of back and forth and a lot of time jumping. It also shared Ronan and Cheryl’s story which made it more complicated but I was interested in their dynamic as well.
It had some surprises in the plot that had me stay with the book but compared to the others this one wasn’t my favorite unfortunately.
I listened on Audible and was really excited to know more about Carl and Manu’s relationship. I don’t know if it was the narration or the plot but I struggled to keep up and keep focused on this book. There was a lot of back and forth and a lot of time jumping. It also shared Ronan and Cheryl’s story which made it more complicated but I was interested in their dynamic as well.
It had some surprises in the plot that had me stay with the book but compared to the others this one wasn’t my favorite unfortunately.
February 20, 2025
I am so confused… but it’s my own fault, not the books. I audio’d this, and 2 narrators for 4 people made my brain mix both females together and both males together from time to time… as well as the time period jumps got mixed up in my mind as well…
I got the overall gist of what happened, but I feel like I need to physically read this to actually understand what exactly happened with the mated pair (wolfy boy/vamp girl) and vampy boy/wolfy girl and chaos that is their whole group dynamic…
🫑/5
May reread and re-review at a later date
I got the overall gist of what happened, but I feel like I need to physically read this to actually understand what exactly happened with the mated pair (wolfy boy/vamp girl) and vampy boy/wolfy girl and chaos that is their whole group dynamic…
🫑/5
May reread and re-review at a later date
August 10, 2022
Wow… I can not believe this ended in a cliffhanger. I wasn’t that interested in the book until that point. I, again, didn’t care for the plot but in this one I enjoyed how it was written as well as the characters. Karl and Manu’s story was so well done and I loved that this book was put in past and present povs. Also throwing Cheryl and Ronan in the mix was so shocking. Just overall so good on the characters part but the plot wasn’t my favorite.
November 29, 2022
3 1/2 stars!!!
For the last four books, I hated Manon how she acted towards everyone, specially Karl...I really didn't want to read her book. But here we are ..decided to read it anyways and wasn't bad. Really liked that saw how everything stared (would have loved to read that from Luca and Vi too).
But this was more a prequel...nothing (important) happened. Really want to read the next book and specially Ronan and Cheryl's book..hope they get their own book.
For the last four books, I hated Manon how she acted towards everyone, specially Karl...I really didn't want to read her book. But here we are ..decided to read it anyways and wasn't bad. Really liked that saw how everything stared (would have loved to read that from Luca and Vi too).
But this was more a prequel...nothing (important) happened. Really want to read the next book and specially Ronan and Cheryl's book..hope they get their own book.
August 6, 2023
I liked this book more then I thought I would. Left me with a major cliffhanger the new book isn’t out for a few more months.. my stupid ADHD did going to make me want to read them all again because I will have forgotten stuff.
This is like two books I. One and I really kinda like the wolfs even though I don’t normally like work stuff because they make it a alpha bs no matter what and just cheese but I
Like the way this is written.
Very good narrator’s
Can’t wait to see what happens next.
This is like two books I. One and I really kinda like the wolfs even though I don’t normally like work stuff because they make it a alpha bs no matter what and just cheese but I
Like the way this is written.
Very good narrator’s
Can’t wait to see what happens next.
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