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Masters of the Lines #1
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Love didn't just kick you when it were down; it staked you out and turned you into a vampire. Not that Vision was bitter. His ex-lover taught him nothing lasts forever, while his ex-master taught him to submit and the fine art of not resisting silk restraints. In exchange, Vision let both of them keep their heads. He considered it a fair trade-off.
Now Vision is a master, but still finds himself wanting to be on his knees.
Enter Hanz. He’s just a driver, but he knows what Vision wants and how to make it sting the way Vision likes most. Vision won’t be fooled again. Sure, Hanz is sweet. The respect feels genuine, and, what’s worse, he honestly seems to love Vision. Older, wiser masters counsel Vision against Hanz. And, of course, they’re right. Hanz does have something to hide.
And, as if on cue, along comes Vision’s ex-lover, the cause of and solution to being kicked, staked, and vamped. Vision is caught again, and this time not with ropes and silk. Now if he can only keep his neck and his heart intact...
Now Vision is a master, but still finds himself wanting to be on his knees.
Enter Hanz. He’s just a driver, but he knows what Vision wants and how to make it sting the way Vision likes most. Vision won’t be fooled again. Sure, Hanz is sweet. The respect feels genuine, and, what’s worse, he honestly seems to love Vision. Older, wiser masters counsel Vision against Hanz. And, of course, they’re right. Hanz does have something to hide.
And, as if on cue, along comes Vision’s ex-lover, the cause of and solution to being kicked, staked, and vamped. Vision is caught again, and this time not with ropes and silk. Now if he can only keep his neck and his heart intact...
169 pages, ebook
First published April 17, 2007
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About the author
Angela Fiddler
21 books7 followersAngela Fiddler is the occasional pen name of Barbara Geiger. Barbara didn’t learn that she had lived in three out of the four Northern Alberta towns that had a known or suspected Wendigo attack until well after she’d moved south to Lethbridge. She grew up loving ghost stories and pony books, and spent most of her summers on the British Columbia coast, where she fell in love with the ocean.
As Angela Fiddler, she has written The Master of the Lines series as well as Cy and his sex demon problem books. As Barbara Geiger, she has written The Tempest trilogy, starting with Coral Were his Bones, which exists in the same universe as the Middlehill series, starting with Changeling, as well as various other novellas and short stories.
When she’s not following the exploits of selkies, sex demons and vampires, she writes epic fantasy and makes the occasional foray into science fiction and short stories.
As Angela Fiddler, she has written The Master of the Lines series as well as Cy and his sex demon problem books. As Barbara Geiger, she has written The Tempest trilogy, starting with Coral Were his Bones, which exists in the same universe as the Middlehill series, starting with Changeling, as well as various other novellas and short stories.
When she’s not following the exploits of selkies, sex demons and vampires, she writes epic fantasy and makes the occasional foray into science fiction and short stories.
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June 19, 2016
Rating for the entire series, which I loved!
February 17, 2014
When the dust settles, Vision and Hanz should be strolling off into the sunset together…right? Well, I am sure they would be, but Seraph isn’t quite done with Vision, and a young upstart is trying to move into Vision’s territory. I believe the next book in the series is going to be carrying on this portion of the story, and I can’t wait to see what happens.
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March 28, 2019
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Rather dark, some what gritty vampire novel with lots of ripping and tearing. A compelling paranormal premise that rather unique. The characters were sturdy, earthy and intriguing.
Big Bad Shhlutt Reading Challenge, prompt #25
Rather dark, some what gritty vampire novel with lots of ripping and tearing. A compelling paranormal premise that rather unique. The characters were sturdy, earthy and intriguing.
December 28, 2024
I think this novel was hard to keep up with. It seemed to bounce around and some of the magic was not clear.
September 8, 2016
1.5
Did I read a different book than everyone else? Because this has pretty good reviews, but I thought it was a bloomin' hot mess! Half of it is in flashbacks, which honestly is better written than the scenes in the present, but better isn't good. There is no interaction between Vision and Hanz before a single aborted sex scene and them deciding they were in love forever. None you guys! There was far too much sex. It cluttered up the already choppy narrative, but more than that it was utterly random. Like people standing in a hallway and one suddenly dropping to his knees to blow the other. What? Why?
The book is labeled #1, but there is obviously history somewhere and I REALLY felt the lack of it. The world isn't explained. Vampires tapping ley lines, cool, but why? How? Is that what makes you a Master? Why don't male and female vampires interact? Are they all gay? Why did Bethany need Hanz's sister's blood to turn him? What is a talent and how do you get one? No idea.
There are plot holes. Vampires need to be released from their previous masters, but Vision was never released from his. So, how's that work? Plot points aren't explained. Vision is the only master with two territories. I know where one came from. Where did he get the second? No idea. Vision is supposed to have betrayed all his masters. How? No idea.
Then, the whole thing ended by introducing a new character and a cliffhanger. Really? Yeah, I wasn't happy with this one.
Did I read a different book than everyone else? Because this has pretty good reviews, but I thought it was a bloomin' hot mess! Half of it is in flashbacks, which honestly is better written than the scenes in the present, but better isn't good. There is no interaction between Vision and Hanz before a single aborted sex scene and them deciding they were in love forever. None you guys! There was far too much sex. It cluttered up the already choppy narrative, but more than that it was utterly random. Like people standing in a hallway and one suddenly dropping to his knees to blow the other. What? Why?
The book is labeled #1, but there is obviously history somewhere and I REALLY felt the lack of it. The world isn't explained. Vampires tapping ley lines, cool, but why? How? Is that what makes you a Master? Why don't male and female vampires interact? Are they all gay? Why did Bethany need Hanz's sister's blood to turn him? What is a talent and how do you get one? No idea.
There are plot holes. Vampires need to be released from their previous masters, but Vision was never released from his. So, how's that work? Plot points aren't explained. Vision is the only master with two territories. I know where one came from. Where did he get the second? No idea. Vision is supposed to have betrayed all his masters. How? No idea.
Then, the whole thing ended by introducing a new character and a cliffhanger. Really? Yeah, I wasn't happy with this one.
September 3, 2016
3.5 stars
Interesting vampire series. Looking forward to reading the third book.
Interesting vampire series. Looking forward to reading the third book.
December 20, 2011
This book was even better than the 1st.
May 20, 2013
The novelty largely wore off, but it was still a pleasant read.
dnf
April 14, 2016Not my thing.
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