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5.0 out of 5 stars
Viva Las Vegas!, May 6, 2007
This review is from: Bled Dry (Vegas Vampires, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
The third book in the Vegas Vampires series was easily the best of the bunch. I loved the first two books, but this one blew me away. From page one I was completely engrossed, on page two I had my first big laugh and that set the pace for a fantastic read.
Brittany Baldizzi had a crazy childhood. She never knew her father; her mother was a stripper who died of a drug overdose, leaving Brittany's older half sister, Alexis (High Stakes), to raise her. Brittany strives for as much normalcy in her life as possible. Complicating that goal is the fact that she is half vampire; her sister was recently turned vampire and now Brittany finds herself pregnant by, you guessed it, a vampire.
Corbin Altelier has been a vampire for over 100 years. He is an outcast amongst vampire 'society' due to a past crime and his current controversial scientific research. Finding out he is going to be a father for the first time is more than a little shock to him.
Ms. McCarthy had me hysterical, I was laughing out loud throughout this book. She has a wonderful way of writing that makes this vampire theme seem so real and natural. She took a fairly common storyline of an unexpected pregnancy and made it unique and fresh with the vampire element and some other obstacles, yet it all seems so plausible. You'll expect to run into Brittany, Corbin and the rest of the gang, the next time you fly to Vegas for the weekend. This book isn't all sunshine and roses; there are some real heartbreaking moments and some definite problems that arise and have to be solved. I think I cried as much as I laughed.
I am not sure if she plans to continue this series, but I would definitely welcome another Vegas Vampire Tale. This is not a stand alone book; you really need to have read the first two in the series before starting this one. I read this book today and I am already looking forward to rereading it in the very near future. Enjoy!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vegas Vampires Rock, July 9, 2007
This review is from: Bled Dry (Vegas Vampires, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
Original review can be found at RomanceJunkies.com.
Brittany Baldizzi is your average, everyday dentist practicing in Las Vegas. Well, maybe not so average. Her sister, Alexis, is married to the President of the Vampire Nation. On top of that, Brittany's father is a vampire, although no one is sure of his identity. Irresistibly drawn to vampire Corbin Atelier, Brittany throws caution to the wind for one night of passion. Although she expects there to be some repercussions from that tryst, pregnancy is not one of the foreseen complications. Unfortunately, the father of her baby seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth, or at least from the Las Vegas strip.
Corbin Jean Michel Atelier is first and foremost a scientist. He has spent years searching for a cure to vampirism. Corbin is a vampire of nearly 300 years of age. He knows that he lost control the night he made love to Brittany and then promptly fled her apartment. Protection never crossed his mind. Corbin is stunned when Brittany informs him that she is carrying his baby. He vows to do the right thing by Brittany and the baby. He tells her that they will marry as soon as possible. Brittany disagrees. She feels that it is important for two people to love one another before committing to marriage. Corbin is determined to convince Brittany that his intentions are honorable with respect to asking for her hand in marriage.
Corbin and Brittany's child is expected to be very special. Their child will be three-quarters vampire with all the powers but none of the weaknesses of the vampire species. When certain members of the Vampire Nation learn of the pregnancy, they attempt to gain control of the child by kidnapping Brittany. These rogue vampires also seek to control the information concerning Corbin's scientific endeavors to cure vampirism. Will Corbin be able to protect Brittany and their unborn baby? What about the cure for vampirism, is it real or just a distant dream? Can these two soon-to-be parents find enough common ground to make a relationship work? Will the vampires that want to control Corbin and Brittany's child create havoc in the Vampire Nation?
Erin McCarthy's BLED DRY is a wonderful tale of unexpected blessings and unforeseen complications. McCarthy's fans will recognize the characters from her previous two books, HIGH STAKES and BIT THE JACKPOT. Revisiting the cast of characters from the previous novels is like visiting with old friends and catching up on their lives.
Brittany and Corbin are a wonderfully matched couple who must overcome some serious hurdles to their relationship. I love Corbin's determination to convince Brittany that they should be together. Brittany's resolve to do what is right for everyone involved is a trait that I greatly admire. Although obstacles may stand in the way of a happily-ever-after, this couple never gives up on trying to do what is best for them and their baby.
McCarthy puts her characters in some unusual but very entertaining circumstances. Let me tell you, it is quite comical to read about a couple of drunken vampires and the trouble they cause. Additionally, Corbin's attendance at parenting classes certainly had me laughing out loud. Underneath everything that happens is a thread of romance which holds the story together and brings about a very satisfying conclusion. BLED DRY is a fantastic addition to any romance lover's library. Do not miss reading this amazing book!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
More like 4 1/2 stars..., August 14, 2007
This review is from: Bled Dry (Vegas Vampires, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
Getting pregnant after a one night stand with a vampire was not part of Brittany Baldizzi's plan. Brittany hasn't seen the soon-to-be father, Corbin Jean Michel Atelier, since then but she is determined to find him and let him know that he is to be a father. Corbin is shocked by the news and wants to do the right thing... but will it destroy them both in the process?
Erin McCarthy's books are always perfect for when you are in the mood for some fun, lighthearted reading. BLED DRY is no exception, and I think it is actually the funniest one in the series. I love the way Ms. McCarthy addressed the whole issue of a vampire dealing with the idea of childbirth. Some of these moments between Brittany and Corbin were absolutely hysterical!
Most of the ongoing threads between the characters seen throughout HIGH STAKES and BIT THE JACKPOT are resolved, although there are still some tantalizing tidbits left to ponder. BLED DRY can easily be read as a stand alone, however, as all of the necessary back history is provided for the reader. I would suggest that the reading of these books be spaced out a bit and not read back to back as Erin McCarthy has a definite style that would be muted a bit if the books are read consecutively.
BLED DRY is an enjoyable and amusing tale that finally ends the drama between Corbin and Brittany. The issues between Ringo and Kelsey only get more complicated, and I look forward to seeing more of a resolution between them. Erin McCarthy puts her own stamp on vampire politics with BLED DRY and the Vegas Vampires series.
COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES
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