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Vampire's Pet
Alternate cover edition of ISBN. 9781554107360
For a bored vampire, a charity ‘service’ auction seems as good a place as any to pick up his next meal. For Gwyneth Reilly, unwilling participant, it’s all horribly embarrassing. Being sold? Ewww.
But how bad could it possibly be? After all, it was only dinner with a handsome stranger. Nothing else! The way he kept nuzzling at her neck may have been a little strange, but Gwyneth certainly didn’t realise that she was slated to be the main course!
For a bored vampire, a charity ‘service’ auction seems as good a place as any to pick up his next meal. For Gwyneth Reilly, unwilling participant, it’s all horribly embarrassing. Being sold? Ewww.
But how bad could it possibly be? After all, it was only dinner with a handsome stranger. Nothing else! The way he kept nuzzling at her neck may have been a little strange, but Gwyneth certainly didn’t realise that she was slated to be the main course!
172 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2005
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September 6, 2015
This was a hot mess. I'm giving it two stars because at least the cover models are hot.
May 7, 2016
I really enjoyed this book. I was laughing out loud during the auction and enjoying how well the author depicted the character's and their thoughts & feelings throughout the rest of the story. I love dominant males and the seduction of independent but sometimes shy females all in the name of love. I was really debating giving it a 5 just because of how much I enjoyed the story. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the simplicity of the event that caused her turning. The fact that it was a simple story however is part of why I enjoyed it so much. I think it was well written and it was a lovely story.
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April 17, 2014
The last quarter of the book kind of threw me. On the one hand I understood why the author made the decision she did, it more firmly entrenched the two into a deeper relationship that was inescapable now. But it felt like such an easy out to obtain that deeper relationship. Up to that point I really liked that Gwyneth wasn't just falling for Todd's spiel hook line and sinker. She did what any rational woman would do when suddenly confronted with a vampire--she made her escape.
My question becomes--why did the change in the nature of their relationship suddenly make her just...toss all those things aside? The token acknowledgment that with change she gained a different understanding was weak at best. It felt as if O'Connor decided that Gwyneth and Todd had fought long enough now it was time for them to get it on without Todd's angst or Gwyneth's self-consciousness.
The book began well and it continued developing at a good pace. Todd's angst over his newfound feelings for what pretty much amounts to dinner on legs (ie: Gwyneth) was actually rather amusing. His darker impulses would be like 'come on man just do it!' and his new kinder impulses would say 'No no that's a bad idea. Take it slow!' Meanwhile Gwyneth was fighting the need to jump his bones.
The world is a bit flat and just there. We're not given much indication about vampires, and what we are told is puzzling at times. Like Todd's sister Claudia's interest in humans' wellbeing. Other than Todd's speculation that it's what keeps her from becoming bored, we're not really given any idea of why she does it. Likewise Gwyneth's family stops being important eventually. Even though there was a pretty nasty incident, I can't believe that her aunt would just write her off.
Overall this was an entertaining read, good for a slow afternoon or late night vampire fix.
My question becomes--why did the change in the nature of their relationship suddenly make her just...toss all those things aside? The token acknowledgment that with change she gained a different understanding was weak at best. It felt as if O'Connor decided that Gwyneth and Todd had fought long enough now it was time for them to get it on without Todd's angst or Gwyneth's self-consciousness.
The book began well and it continued developing at a good pace. Todd's angst over his newfound feelings for what pretty much amounts to dinner on legs (ie: Gwyneth) was actually rather amusing. His darker impulses would be like 'come on man just do it!' and his new kinder impulses would say 'No no that's a bad idea. Take it slow!' Meanwhile Gwyneth was fighting the need to jump his bones.
The world is a bit flat and just there. We're not given much indication about vampires, and what we are told is puzzling at times. Like Todd's sister Claudia's interest in humans' wellbeing. Other than Todd's speculation that it's what keeps her from becoming bored, we're not really given any idea of why she does it. Likewise Gwyneth's family stops being important eventually. Even though there was a pretty nasty incident, I can't believe that her aunt would just write her off.
Overall this was an entertaining read, good for a slow afternoon or late night vampire fix.
January 7, 2016
this was something else. it had every potential to make me like it but then destroyed that at every turn. the heroine was bound to be unlikeable for me she was far too meek and mousy to be of any interest to me. The hero had potential but he was either seriously bipolar or had multiple personalities because he would go from beating himself up for lusting after her to enjoying chasing her down and making her terrified. Alternatively he was just plain cold and unfeeling. He decides that shes his mate...but then admits to only liking her because he cant control her which is...ok a start but not really all a relationship requires. the romance was awkward because of the heroes mood swings and so the sex scenes didnt really work for me. the hero also tried to be a true dom but it kinda flopped and made the whole effort laughable. the plot was cute but the writing was a little disjointed and just overall made it not at all a smooth read. not something id recommend. Also the title is awful and doesnt make any sense as paired with this book
May 29, 2017
I can't say enough about this book. I read it twice in one day. I know it is complete as is, but I would love more of these characters. How about a meeting with Grandma? Please, please, please make a series of this book. They are such delightful characters. The sex is outstanding.. and the dialogue is even better. Juicy!
August 29, 2015
Pretty much the plot is a thin contrivance for the characters to get together, with a conflict that could have been somewhat more easily explored for drama and character depth but is instead easily swept aside for more sex.
Not that it was horrible, just could have been better if there was some actual plot and character development.
Not that it was horrible, just could have been better if there was some actual plot and character development.
October 24, 2012
3.5 It was good but ended too quickly.
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