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★★★"Cinderella meets True Blood!"★★★
The first rule of vampires is: there’s no such thing as vampires.
But seeing is believing…
Audrina’s wicked stepmother mortgaged their family home beyond reach. Gorgeous billionaire Gabriel Dalca comes to evict them—but when he meets Audrina, he offers a deal. If she pretends to be his girlfriend for a society wedding, he’ll forgive the debt. He’ll protect her little sister.
If it sounds too good to be true…
Gabriel brings Audrina to a dark, dangerous underworld she never knew existed. She’s the target of hungry vampires who obsess over her virgin blood. The other problem? She can’t stop thinking about the strapping Vampire King himself. Still, Audrina’s determined to hold up her end of the bargain and return to her sister.
But before she knows what’s happening, Gabriel’s rewriting the contract.
That’s what happens when you make a deal with the devil…
Sexy vampire romance with twists and turns. No cheating. Cliffhanger. Books 2 and 3 are available now!
Previously published under the pen name "Tori Leigh."
The first rule of vampires is: there’s no such thing as vampires.
But seeing is believing…
Audrina’s wicked stepmother mortgaged their family home beyond reach. Gorgeous billionaire Gabriel Dalca comes to evict them—but when he meets Audrina, he offers a deal. If she pretends to be his girlfriend for a society wedding, he’ll forgive the debt. He’ll protect her little sister.
If it sounds too good to be true…
Gabriel brings Audrina to a dark, dangerous underworld she never knew existed. She’s the target of hungry vampires who obsess over her virgin blood. The other problem? She can’t stop thinking about the strapping Vampire King himself. Still, Audrina’s determined to hold up her end of the bargain and return to her sister.
But before she knows what’s happening, Gabriel’s rewriting the contract.
That’s what happens when you make a deal with the devil…
Sexy vampire romance with twists and turns. No cheating. Cliffhanger. Books 2 and 3 are available now!
Previously published under the pen name "Tori Leigh."
101 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 21, 2021
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Tori Leigh
3 books18 followersTori Leigh is a paranormal romance author.
Come for the romance, stay for the twists and turns!
Tori's hobbies include staring at the Duke of Hastings on Netflix and...wait, what else could she possibly want to do? #livingherbestlife
You can sign up for her new release notifications at www.torileighbooks.com.
Come for the romance, stay for the twists and turns!
Tori's hobbies include staring at the Duke of Hastings on Netflix and...wait, what else could she possibly want to do? #livingherbestlife
You can sign up for her new release notifications at www.torileighbooks.com.
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March 13, 2021
This book was fun... buttttt it was really weird and kinda gross. Like I get that vampires are hundreds of years old, but Gabriel is like 40!!! And she’s 18? Or 17? He’s just physically so much older then her, and uses sex to get her to do things he wants her to do. And he is so creepy, like the way he phrases things are just so so so creepy. It was very entertaining, but kinda gross.
April 18, 2025
Ugh Cliffhangers
Now we have to read the next one to see if she is rescued. I would hope so but I also hope that that who took her is punished.
Now we have to read the next one to see if she is rescued. I would hope so but I also hope that that who took her is punished.
March 22, 2021
My main issue with this book was that I couldn't get over the fact that it really was rather creepy and unnerving to read about a thousand+ year old billionaire vampire obsessing over an 18-year-old high school senior virgin that he just met.
At first sight, we were already reading about the vampire Gabriel's throbbing hard-ons and constant fantasies about the young FMC Audrina's breasts and ass and taking her virginity. On the other end, holy Batman, can we give the 18yo some common sense and not blindly crush on some mysterious hot stranger? It's one thing to go into a business arrangement for the safety of your younger sister but another to want to get said who-knows-how-much-older businessman as a boyfriend and also have your 16yo sister encourage you to do so.
The continuous emphasis that Gabriel loved the idea of taking a virgin and Audrina constantly acknowledging her lack of sexual experience yet wanting to see Gabriel naked was just unsettling and odd. I am not sure if this book was supposed to be catering to some sort of fetish for teenage virgin porn instead of being categorized as a generic NA paranormal romance with this type of writing. Ancient vampires constantly lusting after someone that was barely an adult and only met the day before, describing her as a rose ready to be plucked, and dreaming about plundering her virginity and how he could give her first orgasms better than any human was just so much no. And then right before the book ended, their important vampire party basically devolved into as a consequence of their loud intimate shenanigans in a dark public corner like some horny teenagers. It definitely started to lean towards some sort of erotic fantasy rather than standard paranormal romance with an actual plot and character development.
The setting was bizarre to me, with giant estates and vampires obsessed about claiming "double virgins" that have never been bitten or had sex before, and it made you think of some type of older feudal fantasy society. Instead we were faced with Escalades and SUVs and women who had plastic surgery and smartphones, which I guess was supposed to be some sort of modern Southern debutante setting? Regardless, it was a very jarring introduction to the world-building.
The synopsis had promised a Cinderella retelling, but this book ended right after we were finally introduced to all the characters and the antagonist finally pulled their evil move. This was not a full-length novel with a satisfactory arc but rather just a book chopped into parts for whatever reason.
Ultimately, the story was definitely not my cup of tea, and I'm passing on the rest of the series.
P.S. Nervous characters can just be soft-spoken. They don't need to stumble and stutter every other word that comes out of their mouth.
At first sight, we were already reading about the vampire Gabriel's throbbing hard-ons and constant fantasies about the young FMC Audrina's breasts and ass and taking her virginity. On the other end, holy Batman, can we give the 18yo some common sense and not blindly crush on some mysterious hot stranger? It's one thing to go into a business arrangement for the safety of your younger sister but another to want to get said who-knows-how-much-older businessman as a boyfriend and also have your 16yo sister encourage you to do so.
The continuous emphasis that Gabriel loved the idea of taking a virgin and Audrina constantly acknowledging her lack of sexual experience yet wanting to see Gabriel naked was just unsettling and odd. I am not sure if this book was supposed to be catering to some sort of fetish for teenage virgin porn instead of being categorized as a generic NA paranormal romance with this type of writing. Ancient vampires constantly lusting after someone that was barely an adult and only met the day before, describing her as a rose ready to be plucked, and dreaming about plundering her virginity and how he could give her first orgasms better than any human was just so much no. And then right before the book ended, their important vampire party basically devolved into as a consequence of their loud intimate shenanigans in a dark public corner like some horny teenagers. It definitely started to lean towards some sort of erotic fantasy rather than standard paranormal romance with an actual plot and character development.
The setting was bizarre to me, with giant estates and vampires obsessed about claiming "double virgins" that have never been bitten or had sex before, and it made you think of some type of older feudal fantasy society. Instead we were faced with Escalades and SUVs and women who had plastic surgery and smartphones, which I guess was supposed to be some sort of modern Southern debutante setting? Regardless, it was a very jarring introduction to the world-building.
The synopsis had promised a Cinderella retelling, but this book ended right after we were finally introduced to all the characters and the antagonist finally pulled their evil move. This was not a full-length novel with a satisfactory arc but rather just a book chopped into parts for whatever reason.
Ultimately, the story was definitely not my cup of tea, and I'm passing on the rest of the series.
P.S. Nervous characters can just be soft-spoken. They don't need to stumble and stutter every other word that comes out of their mouth.
April 23, 2021
When I began reading this, after the first few chapters I thought it was your usual contemp. romance as it took a while to exhibit vampire characteristics.
October 24, 2021
Meh meh aahahahahahah
February 13, 2021
Fairy tale reimagined
Cinderella like story with Vampire royalty. Ends with a cliff hanger. Can't wait for the next book in the series!
Cinderella like story with Vampire royalty. Ends with a cliff hanger. Can't wait for the next book in the series!
January 23, 2021
Wat a tantalising read
I read this book within a few hours. I cudnt put it down. So sexy and exciting....
Will put up.full review wen I finish next book in series. I can't get enough of Audrina and Gabriel xoxo
I read this book within a few hours. I cudnt put it down. So sexy and exciting....
Will put up.full review wen I finish next book in series. I can't get enough of Audrina and Gabriel xoxo
March 7, 2021
Super weird
There were a few issues I had with this book. 1. Does the female lead have a speech impediment? She stuttered on 90% of her lines. I can understand the author wanted to convey that she's nervous, but Jesus that was annoying. 2. The repetition. A lot of words and phrases were reused, like plunder; unless you're a pirate, that word probs shouldn't be used at all, nevermind every other paragraph. 3. The length of the book. I understand there are three of these, why could they not be combined into one? This book is only 117 pages (really a novela, not a full length novel), and the plot only spans about 12 hours. I felt like nothing of real substance happened. 4. The obsession with virginity; it was just plain weird.
There were a few issues I had with this book. 1. Does the female lead have a speech impediment? She stuttered on 90% of her lines. I can understand the author wanted to convey that she's nervous, but Jesus that was annoying. 2. The repetition. A lot of words and phrases were reused, like plunder; unless you're a pirate, that word probs shouldn't be used at all, nevermind every other paragraph. 3. The length of the book. I understand there are three of these, why could they not be combined into one? This book is only 117 pages (really a novela, not a full length novel), and the plot only spans about 12 hours. I felt like nothing of real substance happened. 4. The obsession with virginity; it was just plain weird.
January 24, 2021
I need more
Sweet baby Jesus! This definitely grabbed my attention.
I've never read a Tori Leigh book before, but the cover drew me in. I figured "with a cover like that? I have to know what's inside." I'm pretty sure that Tori Leigh is a new favorite author for me.
I'm gonna have to read everything ever written, now.
Left me on a cliffhanger but the beauty of finding this author late in the game is that..... I can go straight to book two...
I feel that Based on the Sweet and somewhat innocent way she writes Audrina's character I'm definitely going to love alot of Tori Leighs books.
"Traded" ends on a cliffhanger and runs into the next book. I've yet to read the second but I have high hopes. If you like sweet, sassy, mysterious characters in your books.....you will definitely love this one.
Audrina is sweet and innocent with a touch of spice thrown in. Despite her sweetness she holds a bit of sass and is fierce as can be when it comes to her sister Winnie (her little sister) and her safety. This book gives me Cinderella-esque vibes, and I'd really like to see Audrina and Winnie the good ol' Heave ho...
And Gabriel? King Gabriel it someone who has been burned before in the past. I really would love to see this fierce man get what he wants aka Audrina.
All in all I love this book and I think you will too:).
Sweet baby Jesus! This definitely grabbed my attention.
I've never read a Tori Leigh book before, but the cover drew me in. I figured "with a cover like that? I have to know what's inside." I'm pretty sure that Tori Leigh is a new favorite author for me.
I'm gonna have to read everything ever written, now.
Left me on a cliffhanger but the beauty of finding this author late in the game is that..... I can go straight to book two...
I feel that Based on the Sweet and somewhat innocent way she writes Audrina's character I'm definitely going to love alot of Tori Leighs books.
"Traded" ends on a cliffhanger and runs into the next book. I've yet to read the second but I have high hopes. If you like sweet, sassy, mysterious characters in your books.....you will definitely love this one.
Audrina is sweet and innocent with a touch of spice thrown in. Despite her sweetness she holds a bit of sass and is fierce as can be when it comes to her sister Winnie (her little sister) and her safety. This book gives me Cinderella-esque vibes, and I'd really like to see Audrina and Winnie the good ol' Heave ho...
And Gabriel? King Gabriel it someone who has been burned before in the past. I really would love to see this fierce man get what he wants aka Audrina.
All in all I love this book and I think you will too:).
March 8, 2021
AAA, nope
It was something bad, like the free boks you get from Amazon, the ones that are porn. This one had something in the end, but the book it's exactly like a script from a porn movie, there is nothing there
It was something bad, like the free boks you get from Amazon, the ones that are porn. This one had something in the end, but the book it's exactly like a script from a porn movie, there is nothing there
May 28, 2021
I don't mind big age gaps. But what irritated TF out of me is how Leigh James kept stressing that despite STILL being in high school, at 18, Audrina was in fact of age and could totally consent to an indecent proposal. Which legally she can. I get it.
Look, I don't care that she was 18. I felt like the constant stress of it was annoying. It was like a pop up ad/disclaimer before a Bang The Babysitter porno stressing that everyone is of age.
I feel like the author wanted us NOT to pass judgement. Which I am totally not. While I was TEAM JACOB, I was not mad at Edward for wanting Bella. And in this case I was there for the story. I forgot Audrina's age. Her age was not a factor for me so the constant mention was a buzz kill.
Look, I don't care that she was 18. I felt like the constant stress of it was annoying. It was like a pop up ad/disclaimer before a Bang The Babysitter porno stressing that everyone is of age.
I feel like the author wanted us NOT to pass judgement. Which I am totally not. While I was TEAM JACOB, I was not mad at Edward for wanting Bella. And in this case I was there for the story. I forgot Audrina's age. Her age was not a factor for me so the constant mention was a buzz kill.
July 26, 2021
Took me quite some time to get through this despite it not being very long. The constant focus on Audrinas age along with the focus on Gabriel's erection and how he forever thinks about her being a virgin was a major turn off. The book focused more on those things than the plot.
April 4, 2024
Awwwwww, soo sweet
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October 11, 2021
The novel itself was good but was too short for a series. By the time it got interesting, the novel ended for the sequel
February 28, 2021
Excellent Quick Vampire Romance
Well written and thought storyline, what I would consider 3 short stories made into a 3 book series. Very easy, quick reads.
Despite the story lacking some depth to the story to give it more richness and fulfilling read, these are short stories after all, there is just enough back story to connect with the characters or hate them for that matter. Efficient descriptive writing to understand the surrounding environments.
One thing that would have been nice to explain somewhere in Book 1 is that Audrina has a little stutter which isn’t explained until well into Book 3.
Some miss wording, mixed up words, wrong words, wrong conjugation, etc. Also written dialogue are incorrect making it confusing as to who said what - was it Audrina or Gabriel? I would have to read back to try figure it out. Two characters dialogue should not be written in the same paragraph especially if it’s not written clearly who is saying what. Start a new paragraph for each character. For the most part it was smooth reading.
Overall great story, loved the storyline, would have loved the stories to be longer with more depth written in.
Well written and thought storyline, what I would consider 3 short stories made into a 3 book series. Very easy, quick reads.
Despite the story lacking some depth to the story to give it more richness and fulfilling read, these are short stories after all, there is just enough back story to connect with the characters or hate them for that matter. Efficient descriptive writing to understand the surrounding environments.
One thing that would have been nice to explain somewhere in Book 1 is that Audrina has a little stutter which isn’t explained until well into Book 3.
Some miss wording, mixed up words, wrong words, wrong conjugation, etc. Also written dialogue are incorrect making it confusing as to who said what - was it Audrina or Gabriel? I would have to read back to try figure it out. Two characters dialogue should not be written in the same paragraph especially if it’s not written clearly who is saying what. Start a new paragraph for each character. For the most part it was smooth reading.
Overall great story, loved the storyline, would have loved the stories to be longer with more depth written in.
March 13, 2021
Love this!!!
Wow! I loved this compilation and revamping of fairy tales. The characters are wonderfully developed for such a short read. The plot twists are engaging and the sexy times are well written.This would be a 5 star read if not for the editing, stumbling through editing mishaps detracts from the enjoyment. Luckily the series is complete so I can jump from the cliffhanger straight into the next book! Be prepared, the cliffhanger is a doozy 💖💖
Wow! I loved this compilation and revamping of fairy tales. The characters are wonderfully developed for such a short read. The plot twists are engaging and the sexy times are well written.This would be a 5 star read if not for the editing, stumbling through editing mishaps detracts from the enjoyment. Luckily the series is complete so I can jump from the cliffhanger straight into the next book! Be prepared, the cliffhanger is a doozy 💖💖
April 10, 2021
Just NO
Every other word was virgin, good lord! Just awful! Thank God I did not buy this book,because it started okay and then went down down down to every other word being VIRGIN!!!
Every other word was virgin, good lord! Just awful! Thank God I did not buy this book,because it started okay and then went down down down to every other word being VIRGIN!!!
June 6, 2021
Quick Fun Read
Thank you Tori for a fun ride on the Audrina and Gabriel train. They make a cute couple and your method of getting them together works. The 2nd and 3rd book fit nicely and will review them separately. Nice cliffhanger on this 1st one.
Thank you Tori for a fun ride on the Audrina and Gabriel train. They make a cute couple and your method of getting them together works. The 2nd and 3rd book fit nicely and will review them separately. Nice cliffhanger on this 1st one.
February 4, 2021
O-okay
My one annoyance with this book was how the FMC constantly stuttered/stumbled over her words (not due to mental inability or the likes).
For example:
O-okay
S-sure
My one annoyance with this book was how the FMC constantly stuttered/stumbled over her words (not due to mental inability or the likes).
For example:
O-okay
S-sure
February 19, 2021
Vampires vampire vampire
If u love paranormal books, this is a book for you, i read the hole book within an hour, that's how good it is i couldn't stop reading.
If u love paranormal books, this is a book for you, i read the hole book within an hour, that's how good it is i couldn't stop reading.
February 24, 2021
Great read. If you like vampires stories.
March 25, 2021
Main lead is so creepy.
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April 7, 2021I had trouble with the age of the fmc- (I’m getting old now) the writing was good, a nice flow. I’m not going to rate this book as I have said the age really tainted an otherwise good story.
May 9, 2021
Absolutely loved the start of this, but oh my gosh, that cliffhanger! The buildup in this book is legit so good.
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February 18, 2022It started out really good, but I don't want to buy 3 novellas.
November 17, 2022
This was such a bad book, I can’t believe I have wasted my time on this
February 14, 2023
This was seriously hott 🔥
March 24, 2021
Nice series. I recommend it. I liked all 3 of the books.
October 17, 2023
Audrinas hat eine boshafte Stiefmutter, eine Schwester die man beschützen möchte und ein umwerfende Milliardär Gabriel Dalca und ein Angebot. Das ist die Geschichte kurzgefasst. Doch man bekommt hier viel mehr. Spice Time ist hier viel dabei. Audrina spürt schon beim ersten Zusammentreffen mit Gabriel die Anziehungskraft und auch, dass er anderes ist als andere Männer. Wie anderes merkt sie sehr schnell. Es ist aufregend zu lesen, neben den leidenschaftlichen Szenen, bekommt man Intrigen und auch so manche Action. Man spürt die düstere Atmosphäre und auch die Macht, die hinter Gabriel steht. Die Vampirwelt hier gefällt mir besonders gut. Dass sie im Untergrund sich eigentlich eine fast schon Spiegelwelt zu oben aufgebaut haben. Nichts wirklich kleines verstohlenes, nein, außer dass sie Vampire sind, merkt man hier kaum einen Unterschied. Aufregend war die ganze Geschichte bis zum Ende, das irgendwie sehr gemein war und mich gleich zum nächsten Band greifen lassen hat.
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