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Of Blood and Bone (The Minaldi Legacy) [Kindle Edition]

Courtney Cole
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Love is dangerous…

“I’m a monster, Eva. There is no saving a monster. But I love that you want to try.”
My heart constricts at the expression on his face. He has no hope for himself, so I have to hope for him.
“You’re not a monster,” I argue softly. “You’re a man, Luca. A man like any other, you’re made of blood and bone.”

Luca Minaldi is powerful, rich and mesmerizing. But he is also a reclusive enigma. He lives in Malta, a fairytale-like place filled with sunshine and sea, beauty and secrets. And Luca’s darkest of secrets is the best kept of them all.

Eva Talbot is spending the summer in Malta to finish up her doctoral dissertation. When she meets Luca, a mysterious and handsome shipping magnate, there is an instant attraction. He has a disturbing and beautiful energy that she has never felt before. But she senses the darkness that lives within him.

Eva is hired to care for his mother, a woman who suffers from dementia, but it is Luca who Eva will eventually risk everything to save. She desperately wants to reach inside of him and fix what is broken, while at the same time, she knows that she is falling for him. Her life becomes a swirling chaos of darkness and romance, of secrets and mystery. And the question that emerges will become the most important answer of all.

Can she save Luca from the darkness that plagues him without losing herself?

The answer is a matter of life or death.


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Of Blood and Bone is the first book in Courtney Cole's exciting new dark romance/contemporary adult trilogy, The Minaldi Legacy.

Please note: While Courtney Cole is known for her Paranormal Young Adult novels, Of Blood and Bone is not Paranormal OR Young Adult. There are no werewolves or vampires contained in this book. What it DOES contain is adult content (sex, language, blood, violence). This is not a Young Adult book.


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“Dark, sexy and taboo, Of Blood and Bone keeps you on the edge of your seat while Luca leaves you begging for more." – M. Leighton, New York Times Bestselling author of The Wild Ones

“A definite departure from what we've come to expect from Ms. Cole, this book takes us boldly into an adult world and does not disappoint. A dark story filled with mystery and romance, this book captures your attention from the very first page, and leaves you with the lingering question of how far you'd be willing to go to save the person you love.” Ana, The Book Hookup

“Of Blood and Bone is a dark, sexy, intriguing, mysterious romance that will leave you wanting more. This story has been on my mind for days. I can't wait to see what will happen next. If you're looking for a tantalizing story, this is a great pick for you!” –Autumn, Autumn Review

“Dark, edgy, with a healthy dose of sex appeal, Of Blood and Bone really hit the spot with me. Especially Luca, he was the perfect mix of brooding, confusing and sexy and I'm definitely looking forward to more.” –Meg, FicTalk

Product Details

  • File Size: 339 KB
  • Print Length: 351 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0615702724
  • Publisher: Lakehouse Press (September 14, 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B009B1N1IC
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,457 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Of Blood and Bone October 17, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
This book is nuts. In an awesome way. I was so interested in everything- the detailed setting of the story, the mysterious curse that plagues Luca, and the hauntingly beautiful writing. Of Blood and Bone is so well executed.

The first two sentences of the summary perfectly describe Luca! (and Of Blood and Bone) In case you don't feel like scrolling up just one paragraph, here are the sentences, "Luca Minaldi is powerful, rich and mesmerizing. But he is also a reclusive enigma." This book is such an enigma. I loved the concept of it and the twists and turns keep coming until the very end of the book. It was so great. Of Blood and Bone kept me thinking long after I was done reading.

I loved Luca, but I hated how tormented he seemed. I felt so bad for him. Eva is so good for him. Although I have to admit that if I were in her position, I would probably run after the first incident. It was scary! But she doesn't. She is super persistent and I loved that about her. She is a very strong girl, which I admired but she does have a weak patch about 3/4ths of the way through the book. I understand and sympathized but I wanted her to pull herself together a little quicker. But other than that I really liked her, and I loved Luca. Though, I must say that I think I liked the old cover more. Both are really pretty, but I thought the other cover fit the story better.

Of Blood and Bone will keep you guessing until the end. It is an adult book, not YA. This book made me want to visit Malta. I am so excited that there is going to be another book in the Minaldi Legacy series, I am hooked. I need to know what is going to happen. I loved that Of Blood and Bone didn't end on a cliffhanger, but it certainly left me curious. It was more of sinister foreshadowing. Dun, dun, dun!

*Disclaimer- I got this book for free in exchange for my honest review. I did not receive any compensation for it.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark and Taboo and HOT! September 15, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
What can I say about this book without getting spoilery? It's dark. It's taboo. And there's something about it that stays with you long after you finish. It probably has a lot to do with Luca. *sigh* Luca. I love this character more than I can say. He's strong yet he's tortured. He's sharp yet he's vulnerable. He's smart yet he's one of the sexiest male leads I've ever read. He'll captivate you just like he does Eva, who herself is a strong, confident, intelligent woman. There's heat and there's mystery and there's a twist that'll make you gasp. This book has it all. It's one of my favorite Courtney Cole novels and I think everyone who likes adult contemporary with a wicked edge should read this. If you don't believe me, just open up the "inside look" and read the prologue. If that doesn't hook you...well, it will. Trust me. Do it. Read it. Right now. Go see what I mean. And don't let the title mislead you. This is not a horror. This is the story about a man. And his demons. And his redemption.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Deliciously Dark September 16, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Of Blood and Bone by Courtney Cole is hands down her best book. I love Ms. Cole's YA books but I feel she knocks it out of the park with her venture into the adult genre. Of Blood and Bone is dark and enticing and Hell lets face it, HOT. I feel Ms. Cole's writing in Of Blood and Bone was beautiful and flawless, as she drags you into a delicious tale that will leave you breathless. Don't miss out, pick up your copy of this enjoyable read now.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Of blood and bones
This was a good read... Fell in place nicely I love the twist at the end when they found out their finally line had been poison all these year for revenge. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Miesha
4.0 out of 5 stars Team Minaldi!
So ... I stumbled upon this book at the end of 'If you Stay' and I had to give it a read and I am so glad I did. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Kmac
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
I almost did not pick this book because of the title but it was excellent! The story and characters will hook you in!
Published 4 days ago by Cindy T.
3.0 out of 5 stars is there more?
i liked the book. I just wish at some scenes the book where more deep and kept going on more.
it had some nice ups and downs. but i felt it missing some. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Jeanette Hofseth
5.0 out of 5 stars Cannot wait for the sequel!
This was not the typical paranormal romance read. That was refreshing. I came upon this title after reading "If You Stay". Read more
Published 19 days ago by Two Cent Booker
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping!!!!
This book takes a hold of you and does not let go. Wow. I read it in 3 days. I would have read in one but I needed to actually work. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Dawn N. Costiera
5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking and I want more!
This book will most definitely stay among my favorite stories of all time. The characters were very likeable from the start and I found it hard to put my book down as the story... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Sheri
1.0 out of 5 stars Too Gothic Romance For Me
This story is dark and twisted. I felt like a giant thunder cloud hung over this book. I definitely won't be reading this collection.
Published 1 month ago by Kris
5.0 out of 5 stars Chilling and exhilarating
I found this series a great read ,You cant put the book down you just have to find out what is going to happen.
Published 1 month ago by Joanne Halligan
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
I loved this story. I can't wait to read the next one to see what happens. I would def tell my friends to this.
Published 1 month ago by Michelle
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More About the Author

Courtney Cole is a novelist who would rather write than eat chocolate. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business, but no amount of working in the corporate world could quell her urge to write.

Courtney was born and raised in Kansas, home of incredibly friendly people and the most horrendous weather on the planet. Because summer days were so hot, she grew up reading stacks of books... and when she didn't like the ending, she wrote her own.

Courtney loves hot pink nail polish, Mitch Albom and thunderstorms (not necessarily in that order).

She currently lives near Chicago with her real life Prince Charming, two sons, one daughter and small domestic zoo. To learn more about her, visit www.courtneycolewrites.com

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