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A Tale of the Blood Breed #1
The Chosen
[Siren Classic: Erotic Paranormal Romance, Vampires] Aleksei is feared by all who cross paths with him. He is the great ruler of a race of immortal vampires known as the Blood Breed. Setting eyes on Lana for the first time sets off unquenchable desires that Aleksei has never experienced in his existence. One night out leads to a destiny that will forever change Lana's life. It was an immediate attraction to Aleskei, feelings so strong they left her body on fire, so intense she didn't know if it was real. When an age old prophecy brings Lana and Aleksei together, nothing can stop the unbreakable bond that weaves itself into their lives, and when an unseen predator threatens to take away Lana, Aleksei will stop at nothing to destroy all who stand in his way from making Lana his. ** A Siren Erotic Romance
215 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 18, 2010
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Jenika Snow
437 books8,811 followersJenika Snow is a USA Today Bestselling Author, and has been a published writer since 2009.
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www.jenikasnow.com
FB: www.facebook.com/jenikasnow
Twitter: twitter.com/jenikasnow
Email: Jenika_Snow@yahoo.com
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February 28, 2014
ENJOYABLE VAMPIRE ROMANCE
First in the Blood Breed Series a vampire romance. Aleksei king of the vampires is hundreds of years old. Living alongside humans the Blood Breeds guard their existence closely. Young girls are being murdered Aleksei knows that these murders are being committed by the Bloodless, vampire rogues. As king it falls to Aleksei and his men to search out and kill these rogues and their leader before they murder more girls, but the mystery remains as to why are they killing these human girls.
Amidst all this Aleksei sees a beautiful girl one evening at his nightclub, Lana is out for an evening with her BF Kayla and Kaleb her twin brother. Never did she dream that she would meet a man that sent her senses racing. At 6' 5" Aleksei is an intimidating sight, he doesn't quite understand his very strong reaction to Lana who is human, but he is powerless to resist.
Really liked this story, it's well detailed with very well drawn characters. It's a sensuous love story between Aleksei and Lana. I liked the sub plot featuring Kayla and one of Aleksei's men. Perhaps they will get their own book. There's plenty of drama and a mystery to solve as well. While this is a good read I did not enjoy quite as much as this authors other book Forbidden The Darkshine series. This was a little more predictable, especially as to who the baddie was. Nevertheless this author really knows how to write her leading men, they are always hot, sexy and possessive.
First in the Blood Breed Series a vampire romance. Aleksei king of the vampires is hundreds of years old. Living alongside humans the Blood Breeds guard their existence closely. Young girls are being murdered Aleksei knows that these murders are being committed by the Bloodless, vampire rogues. As king it falls to Aleksei and his men to search out and kill these rogues and their leader before they murder more girls, but the mystery remains as to why are they killing these human girls.
Amidst all this Aleksei sees a beautiful girl one evening at his nightclub, Lana is out for an evening with her BF Kayla and Kaleb her twin brother. Never did she dream that she would meet a man that sent her senses racing. At 6' 5" Aleksei is an intimidating sight, he doesn't quite understand his very strong reaction to Lana who is human, but he is powerless to resist.
Really liked this story, it's well detailed with very well drawn characters. It's a sensuous love story between Aleksei and Lana. I liked the sub plot featuring Kayla and one of Aleksei's men. Perhaps they will get their own book. There's plenty of drama and a mystery to solve as well. While this is a good read I did not enjoy quite as much as this authors other book Forbidden The Darkshine series. This was a little more predictable, especially as to who the baddie was. Nevertheless this author really knows how to write her leading men, they are always hot, sexy and possessive.
January 9, 2025
GREAT BLOOD BREAD STORY!
The world and characters of this story will keep you reading and not putting the story down. Loads of heavy romance, tons of action and magical beings keeping the suspense flowing through the whole story. A little disappointed with the Hero. He was kinda weak/ soft. Not as tough toward the end. Otherwise GREAT STORY!!
The world and characters of this story will keep you reading and not putting the story down. Loads of heavy romance, tons of action and magical beings keeping the suspense flowing through the whole story. A little disappointed with the Hero. He was kinda weak/ soft. Not as tough toward the end. Otherwise GREAT STORY!!
May 21, 2018
2.5 stars
It wasn't bad but I couldn't really see the connection between the H and h other than lust and because she is his Chosen (aka fated mate). Also, it's probably due to the plot so it seems there isn't much 'page' time between the H and h.
It wasn't bad but I couldn't really see the connection between the H and h other than lust and because she is his Chosen (aka fated mate). Also, it's probably due to the plot so it seems there isn't much 'page' time between the H and h.
March 8, 2017
I like the world Jenika Snow was building here. I was hoping for more details. The romance between Lana & Aleksei was a little too rushed.
Overall a good start to what I am hoping will be a good series.
Overall a good start to what I am hoping will be a good series.
July 12, 2010
Desmond’s Review
Jenika Snow’s The Chosen: A Tale of the Blood Breed is an ingenious story with many attractive characters, set in the, now ubiquitous, world of vampires. You don’t have to look very far to find a vampire romance novel these days, what with the Twight series, by Stephanie Meyers and the hundreds of other titles available, so standing out in this crowd is difficult. Ms. Snow’s able craftsmanship, story telling ability and developing a world where the non-human are the focus, bring pleasurable nuances to what could have been a me-too tome.
In her world, we have the Blood Breeds linking themselves with the Lykens to fight the Bloodless, while at the top of the pyramid is a love story between Aleksei Draukowski, a vampire prince and Lana Alexander, the virginal damsel in distress. Here, though, the fair damsel holds the future of the unworldly, depending on which side breeds her.
Ms. Snow’s characters leap off the page, their personalities so defined, you can see them. This one attribute of The Chosen, makes the novel and, when her characters do something or something is done to them, you are able to get the full impact. Aleksei and Lana are two of a cast of characters, all easily understood by the reader, due to their unique personalities.
The sex scene in Chapter six should be a model to erotic romance (even erotica) authors. Here, Ms. Snow builds the tension slowly and we feel it from both Aleksei's and Lana's point of view. That, when they met, both felt an immediate attraction, propels the following paragraphs to a conclusion where Ms. Snow holds us in her hands and leaves us wanting more… much more.
The Chosen is a well written story, melded with an historical shading that only serves to define this present-day world vividly. The quotes sound like people and not mechanical, each character speaking in his or her own manner. Ms. Snow’s delightful re-working of vampire mythos is unique and well worth reading.
Desmond’s quote: “The Chosen: A Tale of the Blood Breed is a wonderful way to fall into Ms. Snow’s world, where she takes us on a voyage from two star-crossed people meeting for the first time to their eventual prophecy fulfillment. I highly recommend this book and assure you, it’s well worth your time and money.”
4 Tea Cups!
Jenika Snow’s The Chosen: A Tale of the Blood Breed is an ingenious story with many attractive characters, set in the, now ubiquitous, world of vampires. You don’t have to look very far to find a vampire romance novel these days, what with the Twight series, by Stephanie Meyers and the hundreds of other titles available, so standing out in this crowd is difficult. Ms. Snow’s able craftsmanship, story telling ability and developing a world where the non-human are the focus, bring pleasurable nuances to what could have been a me-too tome.
In her world, we have the Blood Breeds linking themselves with the Lykens to fight the Bloodless, while at the top of the pyramid is a love story between Aleksei Draukowski, a vampire prince and Lana Alexander, the virginal damsel in distress. Here, though, the fair damsel holds the future of the unworldly, depending on which side breeds her.
Ms. Snow’s characters leap off the page, their personalities so defined, you can see them. This one attribute of The Chosen, makes the novel and, when her characters do something or something is done to them, you are able to get the full impact. Aleksei and Lana are two of a cast of characters, all easily understood by the reader, due to their unique personalities.
The sex scene in Chapter six should be a model to erotic romance (even erotica) authors. Here, Ms. Snow builds the tension slowly and we feel it from both Aleksei's and Lana's point of view. That, when they met, both felt an immediate attraction, propels the following paragraphs to a conclusion where Ms. Snow holds us in her hands and leaves us wanting more… much more.
The Chosen is a well written story, melded with an historical shading that only serves to define this present-day world vividly. The quotes sound like people and not mechanical, each character speaking in his or her own manner. Ms. Snow’s delightful re-working of vampire mythos is unique and well worth reading.
Desmond’s quote: “The Chosen: A Tale of the Blood Breed is a wonderful way to fall into Ms. Snow’s world, where she takes us on a voyage from two star-crossed people meeting for the first time to their eventual prophecy fulfillment. I highly recommend this book and assure you, it’s well worth your time and money.”
4 Tea Cups!
August 2, 2015
Aleksei is feared by all who cross paths with him. He is the great ruler of a race of immortal vampires known as the Blood Breed. Setting eyes on Lana for the first time sets off unquenchable desires that Aleksei has never experienced in his existence.
One night out leads to a destiny that will forever change Lana's life. It was an immediate attraction to Aleskei, feelings so strong they left her body on fire, so intense she didn’t know if it was real.
When an age old prophecy brings Lana and Aleksei together, nothing can stop the unbreakable bond that weaves itself into their lives, and when an unseen predator threatens to take away Lana, Aleksei will stop at nothing to destroy all who stand in his way from making Lana his.
A Siren Erotic Romance
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"Readers will find *The Chosen: A Tale of the Blood Breed* rich with enthralling dialogue, intense emotions and well developed characters. Each scene kept me engaged and guessing until the end." --**T.S. Peters**** --Just Erotic Romance Reviews
*I highly recommend this book and assure you, it's well worth your time and money.* --Desmond-Happily Ever After
An excellent read! Author Jenika Snow weaved a tale of sexy and intriguing tale of a paranormal romance...The writing is smooth, and the well written plot will make you read till the end. --Suzannah Safi-Romance Alley
"WOW!! What an AMAZING book! To say that I enjoyed Jenika Snow's book "The Chosen" immensely would be understating it. I really had a hard time putting this one down" --Raven Kelly-Vampiress Reviews
March 16, 2010
Jenika Snow's book "The Chosen"
WOW!! What an AMAZING book! To say that I enjoyed Jenika Snow's book "The Chosen" immensely would be understating it. I really had a hard time putting this one down. The Chosen is a sexy, sensual read that will have readers begging always clamoring for more. Aleksei is one hot vampire that will leave you wishing that he was your lover. Aleksei and Lana complement each other beautifully with love and passion that is so beautiful. This book is very well written and very enjoyable. Very well done Jenkia, I look forward to reading another one of your books soon. -I'm left wanting more!
Reviewed by: Raven Kelly- VampireBooks.ca
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WOW!! What an AMAZING book! To say that I enjoyed Jenika Snow's book "The Chosen" immensely would be understating it. I really had a hard time putting this one down. The Chosen is a sexy, sensual read that will have readers begging always clamoring for more. Aleksei is one hot vampire that will leave you wishing that he was your lover. Aleksei and Lana complement each other beautifully with love and passion that is so beautiful. This book is very well written and very enjoyable. Very well done Jenkia, I look forward to reading another one of your books soon. -I'm left wanting more!
Reviewed by: Raven Kelly- VampireBooks.ca
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December 16, 2013
I thought this was a very entertaining read. I liked the world-building and back story. The secondary characters were almost as interesting as the main ones. I wish there were more stories in this series casting some of them as main characters. Nice suspense, and steamy sex scenes. Writing style was decent--easy to follow, and good flow.
August 22, 2013
Cool, I always wish it was longer though. It seems like some of these novels are too good, not to go on showing the VERY same characters.
September 4, 2013
it is a good and solid story for a beginning of a series.
March 11, 2016
Can't wait to read the next book in this series.
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