Born of the undead. An Impossibility. The daughter of a vampire.
Left at an orphanage with a cheap piece of costume jewelry as the only clue to my past, I had no idea who, or what, I really was. The necklace was an amulet, one coveted by all vampire-kind, one they were more than willing to make me die for. A chance encounter in my tattoo shop leads me down a path that there would be no returning from. Thrown into a world I could never have imagined existed, and to three guys that I would have never considered being with, I needed to accept this new part of me or risk losing it all. When the blood starts to flow, will I have what it takes to face my destiny before it’s too late?
This book has been re-edited and reformatted, with new bonus scenes, however was previously published as part of the Amulet of Queens Series.
A vampire romance book with action, drama and triple romance. I loved how the story started, a forbidden encounter and then begins years later the result of that. It had such a great plot and the attraction between all three men was there, I wouldn't have been able to choose one either. I'm excited to read the next book.
Selena's (Lena) life is turned upside down when she finds out the origins of her background, what she is and who her real mother is. All of which opens her eyes to everything that she's capable of. A new Supernatural World that she has to find her place in and 3 hot Vampires - Damien, Adrian and Aldrich bringing with them plenty of steamy scenarios. I loved Selena's friend - Sam. She was full of laughs. We need more of her in future books please? I really liked this first book. Selena wad strong, sassy and witty. I can't wait for the next book now
First book by this author and I enjoyed it. I love a why choose trope.
Selena was dropped off at an orphanage when she was born and has no idea of her heritage. Now in her mid-twenties, she has discovered that she is a vampire. She is the only of her kind being born from another vampire queen which should have been impossible. And supposedly she is the most powerful to ever exist. She meets her mother's advisors and feels an instant pull and attraction to the three men who at first have no idea who she really is. She is pulled into this world she only thought existed to scare little kids. Now she has to learn to accept what and who she really is and learn to control her power. Once the queen is taken by another clan who is using darkness to rule, she has to step into her rightful place as queen to bring her mother back.
Book ends on cliffhanger and I'm curious to see where the story goes. I loved the relationship between Selena and the guys. Adrien made me swoon, Damien's control made me melt, and Aldrich's devotion is so sweet. I have questions that I'm curious about and I'm sure the next books are going to answer. The well of the queens, I have my doubts about them and their intentions. How will the pendant help save her mother? Her best friend Sam, what part is she going to play in this fight. The three advisors, if they have to choose between their blood oath to her mother or their love for Selena, what will they choose? I feel like this could be helpful in their fight, but it may hinder their relationships as well. I'm looking forward to book two to see where this goes.
💥Overall opinion: I've officially found another series about vampires that I loved! I was instantly thrown into a world of action, plot twists, chemistry, spice, and some seriously amazing world building.
⛔️Brief Story Summary: Selena (Lena) is born of the undead. An impossibility. The daughter of a vampire. She was left at an orphanage with what she thought was a cheap piece of costume jewelry and the only clue to her past, but it turned out to be an amulet, one coveted by all vampire-kind. One they were more than willing to kill her for. A chance encounter in her tattoo shop leads her down a path that there would be no returning from. Thrown into a world she could never have imagined existed, and to three guys that I would have never considered being with, she needed to accept the new part of herself or risk losing it all.
⚡️POV: Five - The FMC, her mother, and three male MCs
💋Tropes: Enemies To Lovers He Falls First Vampires Why Choose Magic Forced Proximity Royalty
💣Main Character Rating: Lena - 4.5⭐️ - I loved her strength and fierceness. She's stubborn and funny and snarky as hell! Sometimes it was a little much, but as a whole, she's a b@da$$! Damien - 5⭐️ - His character is the stoic, broody, alpha male that you can't help but love. Adrien - 5⭐️ - From the first introduction, he quickly becomes a favorite. He's the funny, charming, knows-what-he-wants type that is all about Lena. Aldrich - 4.5⭐️ - There wasn't much to go on yet for his character, but so far, I like what I've seen. I just wish he was introduced more!
🌶Spice level: 2/5
🚫Closure: Loved all of the characters and the storyline! They're all so different but they work so well together. Such an original take on a vampire romance. The author did a fantastic job and I can't wait to see what's next in this fast-paced, addicting series!
OMFG Awakened Blood was just phenomanal. Selena is special when she is born she is taken to an orphanage and left with an Amulet as the only form of identification and protection. because she isnt supposed to exist. She is a vampire born to a Queen. A Queen's magic far surpasses all others of their kind. When the Queen her mother tells her most trusted Advisors Damien Adrien and Aldrich ,who are instantly drawn to Selena whom they met by happenstance earlier, they are tasked with finding which they already did by accident and protecting Selena, along with the Powerful Amulet left with her, and also try to find a way to save the Current Queen. Each of the men had me adoring them for completely different reasons. This book had me rolling on the floor with laughter with scenes one had this line "I think your Cupcake got crumbled." said by Adrien after a fight broke out in Selena's tattoo shop was hilarious. Please read this book.
Selena , Lena for short, was an orphan who was dropped off with only a necklace. Thinking she was abandoned she's raised herself and created her own destiny with a business she loves and a BFF named Sam. She meets two very hot men during work and discovers that they are part of her true destiny. Hidden away by her birth mother to keep her safe, her necklace protects her and hides the truth. A world full of supernatural and specifically vampires all hoping to use her and her necklace for their own gain. Lena is on a step learning curve to discover the truth of what she is and the powers she possess. Will she be able to figure it all out before she's taken out or used for bad? Read to find out. The story ends with a cliffhanger but she discovers that she is connected to not only two men, but three in this delicious RH romance. Don't miss out. Read this now ASAP!
I really enjoyed reading this book. The author did an awesome job with the book. The storyline was easy to understand and was not confusing. The characters were well built, and I loved their personalities. I thought that the book was paced at a good pace, not too slow and not too fast. I have to say this story does have its steamy moments, which are always good to read.
Selena, or Lena in the book, is a person whose life changes when she meets some gorgeous men in her shop. Damion, Aldrich, and Adrien are protective of her, and I love it. She learns where she comes from and who she is. I thought this book was a great read.
I am excited to see where the author takes the next book.
Everly Taylor has had me stepping out of my comfort zone with reading her books, and I am so glad I did. This is my first read where vampires are the star of the show and boy, I was not disappointed. Selena is your average girl who was left on the steps of an orphanage with a note and a necklace. Until her 25th birthday, she started having all sorts of weird things happen. Until one day she meets the sexy Damien and Adrien in her tattoo shop, not knowing their lives were about to intertwine and her life was about to change forever. This was a great why choose, paranormal romance that had me wanting more. The spice level was 4/5 and the connections she made, not only with her guys, but with her bio mom and grandma will definitely have you in your feels. Oh and you can't forget Sam!!
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I went through all the emotions finishing "Awakened Blood". I laughed, I teared up, I smirked, and I fully fell for Lena's leading men. If you love vampires, reverse harem, and several splashes of steamy spice this is a must-read. My absolute favorite part though was the lore and backstory of the power imbalances between the vampire clans. You learn a wealth of information about the previous Queens without it being overwhelming or feeling like it's too much to take in, the flow of the story was perfect. In the supernatural world, vampires definitely have the majority of my heart so when I can find a new series that continues to spin and add to the love for them that I already have it's wonderful.
Heart torn out, stabbed a couple times, picked back up and put back together…that’s what this book does but in the best sort of way that you didn’t even know you needed. The strength Wren has after everything she has been through is astounding. That cliffy at the end though had me wanting to chuck my kindle at a wall! I needed book 2 like the absolute second I finished this one, but alas I shall have to be ok with a reread when it comes out, I think I’ll survive it though.
If you are looking for something twisty and dark with a side of comedy that’s to your resident funny boy Havoc this is the book for you!!
*I think all their names are one of my favorite parts!!
This book was very good. Selena, aka Lena, is a complete bada$$. I loved her character and the way she is funny and quirky but also taking no crap from anyone. She was thrown into a loop but took it with great stride. Her men, now that's a whole other conversation. I loved that they all give alpha vibes while also giving completely different personalities. I felt like that was so good for Selena to have such different men but also same in certain things. This book is definitely worth your time and will have you so hot and bothered. Everly Taylor
Thank you Everly for letting me ARC read your book. I have never read a book where vampires run a strip club that was a new one to me. This is a great choose why story the spice between selena, damian, adrien and aldrich was so good. The way this book starts with the tattoo shop and adrien getting a tattoo is totally different then where I thought this story would go. Then when Selena sees her guys at the strip club it's an omg moment. They each lover her in a different way. The way Selena finds out she's a vampire is a moment. The cliffhanger was crazy and I wonder how the next book will go!!
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**ARC was given in exchange for an honest review**
This is my first time reading this author and all I have to say is WOW! I absolutely loved this book, it grips you right from page one and doesn't let go. The story follows a young woman named Selena, a strong, independent woman whose entire life gets flipped upside down as she takes on a journey of self-discovery.
Selena, or Lena for short, was orphaned as a baby and the only thing that her birth mother left her was a necklace. (Which Lena thought was just a piece of costume jewelry, but she cherished it anyway since it was the only thing she had as a reminder of her birth mother) Believing that her mother didn't want her, she carved her own path in the world. She built a tattoo shop from the ground up and developed a lifelong friendship with a girl named Sam. (I loved Sam, she provided the right amount of humor and comedy to lighten the dark and twisty moments) She is hidden away by her birth mother to protect her, the necklace, and to hide the truth from other vampires.
Selena's world is first shaken when she comes across two delicious men, Damien and Adrien, in her workplace, later discovering that they are connected to her destiny. She is further rocked when she discovers more about herself, what she is, and who her birth mother is. All of this opens her eyes to a whole supernatural world and all that she is capable of.
Enter Hot Vampire Stripper! Damien, Adrien and Aldrich. Not only were these three men strippers, by choice, they were also her protectors (And her birth mothers most trusted advisors). Selena is definitely in for quite a ride and has a lot to learn about this new world she finds herself in.
This book is a fast burn, with a lot of spicy! 🌶🌶🌶🌶 3 hot vampires and a young woman who has no idea who or what she is, makes for an interesting story. I am interested to see how this plays out in the second book, now that the heroes and villains have drawn their lines. The cliffhanger at the end made me want to throw my phone across the room, but I am looking forward to book 2.
Everly Taylor nailed the thing!! This is a must read and you will not be sorry you did.
This is a wonderful introduction to Selena (Lena) and who she is at her core. It is during this intro that we meet Lena and Sam her bestie and then we get to meet 2mmmmmm 3 men; men who see Lena for her and are attracted from the first sight and not who she could be. This is a hot as hell, sexy fast burn RH; you will get sucked in from the first chapter and get all tingly with all the emotions throughout the book but then you get to the end and I am not afraid to admit, shed a tear. Book 2 can't get here fast enough.
A hidden princess, 3 men bonded by Blood to serve and protect the queen. Lena didn't know she was anything other than an ordinary human, left on the steps of an orphanage with a necklace and a name. She grew up with loving adoptive parents and has her own tattoo shop and a great best friend. Until her world is turned upside down, and she finds out she is so much more. Secrets, darkness, danger , fast-paced attraction, and hooking up with three men. Anxious for the next book.
Enjoyed this book’s concept. Grabbed me from the first few pages, told from multiple POV. Lena/ Selena is an orphan who finds out she is a long lost vampire princess and the books is a story about her discovering her power and heritage . Damien, Adrien and Aldrich are the vampire queens advisors who are are sent to retrieve her. Some laugh out loud moments from Sam too who’s a fab sidekick, would read 2nd book .
So this is a fast burn RH and whoa is it hot! 3 vampires who happen to be strippers and more, a woman who has no clue who/what she really is makes for quite the story. Selena is in for quite the ride and has a lot to learn quickly since what threatens the vampires is not coming, it's already there. I'm interested to see how this is going to play out since we have our heroes and the villain clearly defined. Definitely will continue the series.
Hot Vampire Strippers? Sign me up! I really loved the character development of Selena and watching her grow more confident. I wish we’d be able to get to know the MMCs more but hopefully that’s coming later in the series. Their nicknames for her were perfect and the cupcake scenes in the club were adorable and hot! There were parts where I thought the re-explaining of events was a little long winded but overall, I had a lot of fun reading this book and will definitely continue the series.
I am loving this start to a series. Everly Taylor has done a great job with this story. Selena is a strong independent character who knows what she wants and sets out to get it. She owns her own Tatttoo studio and is proud of what she has accomplished even with her background. She manages to run into Adrien, Damien and Aldrich. These characters have such an interesting story and relationship. I love them and need to know what happens next. Well done Everly on such a fantastic book.
I adore this series. Book 1 starts us off meeting Selena, a tattoo artist who had been adopted as a baby and her best friend, a snarky and hilarious hairdresser. Selena knows nothing about her past when two men crash into her life bringing with them a secret that changes everything. The author did an amazing job of creating relatable characters. The world building was fantastic and the story pulls you in. After reading this one, I went ahead and read the other 2 books in the trilogy.
I really enjoyed this take on vampires, they definitely where not the run of the mill kind of vampires we normally read about. I absolutely loved that Lena had no idea about this like a regular human just thrust into this new world and 3 hot men! I really did feel like this book should have been longer but I look forward to book 2!
The plot for this book was awesome. I loved the mystery of the main female character Selena and her background. The interactions between her and main male characters was great, trusting and loving from her gut but still cautious. Which I feel a person in real life would probably react the same way, especially an orphan. I love a good destiny and follow your fate book, but Selena was still determined to take this all in and deal with it on her own terms. Having a strong female character gave the book that Queen quality. I would highly recommend this book, it’s a why choose book which I love. The male characters are connected through tragedy which gives the reader the reason they would share their love. It was a great entertaining book, the author was awesome and creating a world that the reader could understand and follow along easily.
Everly! You sure know how to give a girl all the good feelings. This book! I had to have a little bit to process cause I was not prepared for the level of spiciness. This was unlike any other vampire book I read before. Vampire romance with lots of action, interesting characters. Book ends on a cliffhanger which makes me all the more excited for book 2. Forget vampires that sparkle give me hot stripper vampires from now on!
This book was an amazing read that grabbed me from the very first page. It moves along at a pace that makes for an easy read that will keep you interested from beginning to end. The characters are so real that you feel as though you know them and no matter what happens you will love them. This is a must read book that you will not be sorry that you read.
Lena is a strong, independent woman whose life gets turned upside down by those searching for the amulet left with her as a baby, by her birth mother, on the steps of an orphanage.
I really enjoyed this story. It is fast paced, intriguing, steamy, and entertaining. I absolutely adore Lena and her gorgeous men, and I will definitely be excitedly awaiting the next book in this series!
I wasn't too sure how I would like this one when I started it and I never read the original print, but now I love it. Selena really grows on you and I love that she followed her passion with her tattoos and her heart with her men. I particularly like Adrian though both Damien and Aldrich have a place there too. I definitely can't wait to read the next book.
Lena is a totally amazing character. This whole book is very detailed and so vivid you feel like you are actually there. She is an amazing tattoo artist with her own shop and a best friend that everyone would want to have. As luck would have it Lena may be more important than even she knows. I cant wait for the next book in this series, i didnt want to put it down.
I was really excited to read this one because I love vampire books! I couldn't fully get pulled in, though. For me it felt like it was written as a why choose erotica first and then the story was added after the fact. The two pieces just didn't fully mesh. The spice is there, but at the expense of the storyline and the characters actions/reactions making sense.