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4.0 out of 5 stars
An insatiable, different brand of vampire romantica..., September 1, 2004
This review is from: Blood of the Rose (The Embraced, Book 1) (Paperback)
It was refreshing to read a vampire romantica that doesn't follow the usual formula and stereotypes about vampires. Blood of the Rose is quite a unique read. I couldn't put it down and the erotic scenes are insatiable beyond words. The best part is that the scenes are coupled with a compelling love story. The year is 1890. Penelope Coddington is the daughter of a wealthy, albeit wayward father in upper class England. Aidan O'Shea is a working class Irishman and stableman of the Coddington Estate. Penelope and Aidan had been childhood friends. That is until their class differences forced Penelope to put some distance between them. Strong feelings of attraction arise between the two when they become adults. But then some strange things begin to happen. On a whim, Aidan leaves for the US in the hopes to work hard enough to buy some lands of his own. Not long after that, Penelope's father dies in a bizarre accident at home, leaving Penelope with nothing but debts. Under different circumstances, Penelope and Aidan end up in New York, where they discover that they had been marked at birth as creatures known as the Embraced Vampir. Now Penelope and Aidan must leave their class differences aside and work on keeping the Dominion from destroying humankind. There are various twists throughout the novel.
I loved this story. As said earlier, it has quite an original take on vampires. I like how the vampire angle mingles with the erotica in this novel. The scenes are absolutely delicious, especially the ones in which Penelope struggles with being the well brought up girl she was raised to be and the wanton, sensual vampire that she now is. The sex scenes are scorchers. Definite sheet burners! The one in which Aidan treats Penelope like an object in a misguided attempt to put her off is my favorite. There aren't very many characters in this novel, but I did enjoy Gabriel and Charlie. I found Charlie's story fascinating and I'd like it if the author wrote a second novel centered on him. It would be nice to see if he finds happiness and closure with his parents. I liked the historical setting and the author's focus on the puritan mentality of people during that time. Anya Bast is a talented erotic romance author, one whose future work I'll look into. Anyway, the whole novel is scrumptious. My only complaint is that the story is far too short. The book's more of a novella than a novel. I also would have liked to know some more about the Embraced Vampir and the Demi-Vampir. And it wouldn't have hurt to see more scenes centered on the vampires shape shifting and using glamour. But all in all, Ellora's Cave has done it again with this gem. Blood of the Rose is an original vampire romantica and I highly recommend it.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
BLOOD OF THE ROSE, May 28, 2004
This review is from: Blood of the Rose (The Embraced, Book 1) (Paperback)
Blood of the Rose Anya Bast 2003 ISBN# 1-84360_7085 Paranormal Erotica http://www.king-cart.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?store=ellorascave&cart_id=2110630.88189&product_name=Blood+Of+The+Rose&return_page=&user-id=&password=&exchange=&exact_match=exact
Reviewed By Alma
Five Angels Blood of the Rose is about two young people who love each other, but come from different social stations in life. They have not admitted that they love each other because they feel there is no hope for them to ever be together. Penelope has grown up with Aiden in her life always, but now he is leaving the manor to make his way in the world. He has plans to go to America and see what is there and to make his fortune. Penelope?s father has fallen down the stairs and died,and she learns that she has to sell everything to pay the creditors. Penelope was left with only a small pension, and her nanny decided that she should go live with her great aunt in New York. So Penelope takes a ship to America and then a train to New York, but her aunt does not live at the address that nanny has given her. What will Penelope do? Will she try to find Aiden? What will happen to Penelope? Blood of the Rose was a treasure to read .The characters were so alive that they leapt off the pages. The plot was very well written, and held you for every erotic touch and kiss, as well as providing new meaning to the word ?vampire?. Ms. Bast has written a book that upholds her reputation as a writer of excellent books. Blood of the Rose is erotica, but it?s not just about sex. It is a love story, about two real people who could be people that you see in everyday life. Ms. Bast has written a book that upholds her reputation as a writer of excellent books. Blood of the Rose is erotica, but it?s not just about hot love scenes. It is a love story, about two real people who could be people that you see in everyday life. This reviewer gives this book a Five Angel Rating for a hot read as well as a book for your keeper shelf. Reviewed By Alma for Fallen Angels Reviews
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Book, May 28, 2004
This review is from: Blood of the Rose (The Embraced, Book 1) (Paperback)
Ms. Bast has created a very unique vampire world with this book. If you enjoy vampire books you will love this one. This book has it all finding love, losing your love, lots of action. With very scary bad guys and the ultimate triumph of love finding away to be together and fighting evil. I highly recommend this book for all romance and vampire lovers.
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