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The Vampires' Illuminant #2
Trapped for Her Blood
No one escapes from here.
Trapped in a dungeon, three men with dark pasts vow their lives to protect me. Each of them is so different from the others--Ryker & Zuben, vampires who are night & day, and Axe, a bear shifter, who makes my heart stop.
I crave these men. Without them, I'd be dead. To find escape, we must work together.
Secrets slide around us like shadows in wait--some pull us together, while others threaten to tear us apart.
Something powerful is building inside me, something I know is bigger than I ever imagined.
My blood is only one reason I'm hunted, and the powerful vampire who runs this dungeon will stop at nothing to get me under her control.
Trapped for Her Blood is book 2 in the Vampires' Illuminant series, which starts with Auctioned for Her Blood. Expect a steamy, reverse harem read.
Trapped in a dungeon, three men with dark pasts vow their lives to protect me. Each of them is so different from the others--Ryker & Zuben, vampires who are night & day, and Axe, a bear shifter, who makes my heart stop.
I crave these men. Without them, I'd be dead. To find escape, we must work together.
Secrets slide around us like shadows in wait--some pull us together, while others threaten to tear us apart.
Something powerful is building inside me, something I know is bigger than I ever imagined.
My blood is only one reason I'm hunted, and the powerful vampire who runs this dungeon will stop at nothing to get me under her control.
Trapped for Her Blood is book 2 in the Vampires' Illuminant series, which starts with Auctioned for Her Blood. Expect a steamy, reverse harem read.
283 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 16, 2021
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Mara Leigh, a corporate world escapee, loves to hang out in coffee shops and let her imagination run wild.
After hopping between various cities including Edinburgh, San Francisco, and Philadelphia, Mara and her exorbitant shoe collection have settled in Toronto where she writes steamy and emotional reverse harem paranormal, and m/f contemporary romances.
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Mara Leigh, a corporate world escapee, loves to hang out in coffee shops and let her imagination run wild.
After hopping between various cities including Edinburgh, San Francisco, and Philadelphia, Mara and her exorbitant shoe collection have settled in Toronto where she writes steamy and emotional reverse harem paranormal, and m/f contemporary romances.
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June 23, 2022Unrated. DNF 40%
While I think this series is probably awesome I’m not in the mood to read these tropes. I don’t want to read about a harem who only wants and protects the FMC because of what she can do for them. I don’t like reluctant harems. I don’t like when the FMC is used by her harem. It especially grates on my nerves that one of ‘her men’ only wants to use her like a science experiment. I’m not prepared to read about this right now. Maybe another time.
While I think this series is probably awesome I’m not in the mood to read these tropes. I don’t want to read about a harem who only wants and protects the FMC because of what she can do for them. I don’t like reluctant harems. I don’t like when the FMC is used by her harem. It especially grates on my nerves that one of ‘her men’ only wants to use her like a science experiment. I’m not prepared to read about this right now. Maybe another time.
July 25, 2024
A must read!
This is Book 2 of an addictive page turner! So many new and interesting characters. Ember is realizing she has power but has to learn to control it!
I’m off to book 3!
This is Book 2 of an addictive page turner! So many new and interesting characters. Ember is realizing she has power but has to learn to control it!
I’m off to book 3!
December 28, 2021
Complicated men
Another great installment of in this series. The plot keeps on thickening. Though we didn't learn too much new information about Ember (minus one pretty cool thing at the end🤫). I felt like we really got to know the guys surrounding her (Zuben, Ryker and Axe) and their complicated backstory and the things that link them.
Being alive as long as all the guys have they each have their own issues that they are working through in regards to their connection with Ember. Alot happens within the walls of the cave and I'm looking forward to what happens next
Another great installment of in this series. The plot keeps on thickening. Though we didn't learn too much new information about Ember (minus one pretty cool thing at the end🤫). I felt like we really got to know the guys surrounding her (Zuben, Ryker and Axe) and their complicated backstory and the things that link them.
Being alive as long as all the guys have they each have their own issues that they are working through in regards to their connection with Ember. Alot happens within the walls of the cave and I'm looking forward to what happens next
December 24, 2021
Fantastic read
The story continues from the first book and automatically draws you in and gives us a great introduction to the new character axe and continues on the story of embers journey of self discovery with a lovely amount of sexy time involved. The previous two characters from 1st book Ryker and Zuben are further developed in this novel and the main devil character we find out more of her back story and how evil she actually is and how power hungry she is in a sadistic cruel way. The main downside to this story is that once you start reading you can't put it down and the cliff hanger at the end leaves you screaming in frustration at having to wait for the next book. Mara Leigh you have excelled yourself again! On tenderhooks awaiting the next novel.
The story continues from the first book and automatically draws you in and gives us a great introduction to the new character axe and continues on the story of embers journey of self discovery with a lovely amount of sexy time involved. The previous two characters from 1st book Ryker and Zuben are further developed in this novel and the main devil character we find out more of her back story and how evil she actually is and how power hungry she is in a sadistic cruel way. The main downside to this story is that once you start reading you can't put it down and the cliff hanger at the end leaves you screaming in frustration at having to wait for the next book. Mara Leigh you have excelled yourself again! On tenderhooks awaiting the next novel.
February 9, 2025
What can I say? Ut leest gewoon lekkah weg.... sex scenes zouden wat korter mogen, lol!
December 16, 2021
This was such a good read that I had a very hard time putting it down. It moves along at a pace which is neither too fast nor too slow but just perfect for the flow of the story. The characters are interesting and unique and you feel as though you have known them forever and by the end of the book you cannot help but love them. This story is very enjoyable and will keep you reading until the end and it is a must read, no doubt about it.
December 17, 2021
This story just gets better with each chapter. Our girl is tougher than the men realize and more compassionate than they probably deserve. I loved getting to know each of the men more, including their back stories a bit more in depth. There were some serious emotional moments that had me gripping my tablet, wondering what would happen. The plot thickened in all the best ways, with a heck of an ending. I'm excited to see what will become of our foursome.
April 4, 2023
Ratings:
Trapped for Her Blood: 4 ⭐️
Characters: 4 ⭐️
Spicy: 2 🌶️
This is the second installment of The Vampire’s Illuminant series, oh it’s getting good. Lots of questions answered and some Easter eggs have been set. I’m excited to read the third book.
Would I recommend reading it? Yes.
Favorite quote from the book:
Chapter 24, page 233 “Been a while since I’ve worn clothes,” he says. “Forgot how fucking restricting they feel.”
Trapped for Her Blood: 4 ⭐️
Characters: 4 ⭐️
Spicy: 2 🌶️
This is the second installment of The Vampire’s Illuminant series, oh it’s getting good. Lots of questions answered and some Easter eggs have been set. I’m excited to read the third book.
Would I recommend reading it? Yes.
Favorite quote from the book:
Chapter 24, page 233 “Been a while since I’ve worn clothes,” he says. “Forgot how fucking restricting they feel.”
December 17, 2021
In Trapped for her Blood, you're pulled straight back into the story. I'm finding that I really like the characters of this story. Our FMC is proving not only to herself but her mates how strong she can be in the face of danger. The relationship development as well as the plot line is on point. The story flows at a fantastic pace leaving me completely hooked!
September 21, 2023
um.. what?
Look, I don’t have a problem with smut. I don’t care if it’s with a bunch of different partners. I don’t care if it’s crude, kinky, whatever… but there’s enough dubious consent and weird mentions of rape, so casually, that I definitely have a problem with this. It was an honest try, but jeez, this is… just no.
Look, I don’t have a problem with smut. I don’t care if it’s with a bunch of different partners. I don’t care if it’s crude, kinky, whatever… but there’s enough dubious consent and weird mentions of rape, so casually, that I definitely have a problem with this. It was an honest try, but jeez, this is… just no.
December 17, 2021
RH OMG
This is the second book in this series and Oh my it does not disappoint.
Three Alphas and one soon to be bad ass witch. This book has it all. Fantastic characters and steamy hot scenes and most of all fantastic story line. A must read!
This is the second book in this series and Oh my it does not disappoint.
Three Alphas and one soon to be bad ass witch. This book has it all. Fantastic characters and steamy hot scenes and most of all fantastic story line. A must read!
December 18, 2021
Devious
Supernatural envy. The marriage between what is common lore and the world Mara has put together is a perfect blend. You are sure to get full steam ahead. This train is roaring through the station. When that whistle blows last stop you won’t want to exit.
Supernatural envy. The marriage between what is common lore and the world Mara has put together is a perfect blend. You are sure to get full steam ahead. This train is roaring through the station. When that whistle blows last stop you won’t want to exit.
May 16, 2023
Amazing vampire book. Love all the characters even the bad ones. I found myself so wrapped in the story I was yelling at the Characters when they did something crazy. So in love with this world of Vampires Highly recommend
December 16, 2021
I loved this book. This story is unique, I can't wait to see what's next.
December 17, 2021
💚💛💜💙
OMMFG I really enjoyed how their story is progressing. I am glad that they are all together and I hope that things start looking up.
OMMFG I really enjoyed how their story is progressing. I am glad that they are all together and I hope that things start looking up.
December 17, 2021
Trapped by Her Blood is the second book in this incredible series. I am truly loving Ember and her guys. This book is very fast paced. Can't wait for the next book!
December 20, 2021
Wow, loving this series, fantastic character building. Truly runs like a movie in my head. Cannot wait for the next one!
January 4, 2022
Can't wait for the next one!!!
January 15, 2022
I hate series that can’t stand on their own - these could not. Both book 1 and 2 just end and leave everything open ended. I’m committed now.
August 11, 2022
Trapped for Her Blood
Great story,thumbs up to the authof.Poor Ember goes from one bad situation to the next.Will they ever escape?Ideally can't wait to read the next book.
Great story,thumbs up to the authof.Poor Ember goes from one bad situation to the next.Will they ever escape?Ideally can't wait to read the next book.
October 30, 2023
Exciting read!
This series has me on the edge of my seat. Such a great read and excited to see what will happen next. These cliffhangers are exhilarating.
This series has me on the edge of my seat. Such a great read and excited to see what will happen next. These cliffhangers are exhilarating.
January 11, 2024
Trapped for Her Blood
Wow!!! What a gr8 story. I truly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading the next. I recommend this read. 5 Thumbs up
Wow!!! What a gr8 story. I truly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading the next. I recommend this read. 5 Thumbs up
February 16, 2024
Ya so I am not a fan of Zuben.
January 21, 2023
Axe is just weird I don't know about this angle. Book digs more into the background but I expected her to escape at the end. was a little surprised.
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May 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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