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Blood Rose

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Former governess Serena Lark wants to be like any other Englishwoman. She wants to find love, marry, start a family, and live happily ever after. She also wants to study to hunt vampires at the side of two England's most notorious vampire hunters, Lord Sommersby and Drake Swift. The problem, of course, is two-fold. Nice English ladies don't hunt vampires. And nice English ladies also don't secretly suspect that they might actually be the very creature they long to destroy. Yes, Serena Lark has a secret. She might be a vampiress... but that won't stop her from having a good time while she finds out.

Blood Rose was sensual, intriguing, and entertaining, but not the deepest plot I've ever read. It was good for a paranormal, particularly from such a small press. There's great potential with Sharon Page's vampire world: the women are the leaders in this vampire society, and men can only rule with a powerful vampiress at their side; there's a bit of magic that comes with the necessity of drinking blood; and a love between three is encouraged as a way to strengthen one's powers. But then, the story also has its faults, there's a twist at the end that I thought was only thrown in for shock effect and serves no real purpose to the story, Serena seems confused about whether she wants to be a wanton or a lady and I found her attempts to do both lacking, and the men in the story weren't as strong and Alpha as I usually like them. Still, Blood Rose was an intriguing paranormal romance with lots of potential. I'll be sure to check out Page's other work.

I bought this book hoping it would be as good as Sin, but I was very disappointed. This should have been a short story, because the paranormal element was very unimaginative and not that interesting. The erotica was not that well done, and the romance was nonexistent. I felt like the author had attempted to poorly fill in a story outline made up of a certain number/type of sexual encounters. The attempt was ho hum and that's what I felt like while reading it. Sorry friends, but take a pass on this one.

Basically it's paranormal (sort of). An avenue for steam to roll off the pages of a book that's put in the romance category. Escalate Laurel K. Hamilton and make it MUCH more lightweight. This is not a BAD book and the writer is fairly good at the turn of the phrase but most women will probably be offended by the images of total voyeurism and group activities that run rampant throughout including a steady reference to menage. If that is what you are after then go ahead and give it a read. She does do a good job and it is somewhat original material. I would buy it again which is the BEST review I can give the author!

I loved this book!!! The plot was simplistic but captivating at the same time. I loved the heroine and the heroes in the book. The love scences were sooo steamy, hot and erotic (I had to put the book down to fan myself at certain parts). I have bought a copy for my friends and plan on re-reading it again soon.

In 1818 London, on All Hallow's Eve Serena Lark turns twenty-five years old. That should be a milestone celebration for the young woman, but instead is a horrific upcoming event. As the offspring of a vampire and a mortal, she will turn vampire on that day unless vampire hunter Jonathon Sommersby and his partner Drake Swift can prevent the turn without having to kill her. It is already October 18th so the clock is ticking.

Malevolent vampire king Lord Lukos knows who Serena is and her place in his world. He wants her at his side as he believes she is the most powerful vampire queen ever as prophesized in the vampiric legends. While Jonathon and Drake struggle to keep Serena away from Lukos, they both fall in love with her whereas Serena loves both of her protectors. Could their desires destroy their partnership and friendship leading to Lukos succeeding or can they find another ménage de trois third way to enjoy the passions of life and love?

The key to this entertaining erotic vampiric Regency romance is Serena. She seems genuine as a half-breed human and vampire about to totally turn; as such she makes vampires and vampire hunters appear genuine too. Hot, steamy, and dark, BLOOD ROSE is a terrific historical as the lead trio makes love and war.

Harriet Klausner

Serena Lark has no idea who her parents are. What she does know is not much at all and she wants desperately to know who they were. She needs to know. The Royal Society is the ideal place to find the information she wants. Unfortunately, the Head of the Society wants to keep that information from her. Serena is approaching her 25th birthday and the culmination of her fears. Is she a vampire? Will she change? Why won't anyone tell her?

Her only hope of finding what she is looking for is to enlist the help of the Society's top vampire hunters--Lord Sommersby and Drake Swift, the two men who are the focus of her very erotic and nightly dreams. Awake she wonders about them and fights the desires her dreams cultivate.

Sommersby and Swift agree to help her. Their motives are the same--they both want Serena. Lord Sommersby has an additional reason for helping her. He wants to find out why Serena is so important to the Society. When Sommersby discovers exactly why, he only has days to save her. And the only one who has any hope of helping him succeed is his rival, Drake Swift. He has no choice but to ask for Swift's help.

The three of them search for answers as feelings grow. Serena is confused by her feelings for both men. They are fascinating and superb contrasts. How can she choose? Does she really have to choose? The power of three is what they need to defeat their enemies. Their triad will be stronger if they can all accept it.

But will they be in time to save themselves?

Ms. Page is a master of paranormal erotic romance and Blood Rose is a prime example. I couldn't wait to get to the next chapter to see what happened next. The heroine and heroes are fascinating and the sex is hot enough to scorch your hand while you're reading. I will definitely be reading more of Ms Page.

Willow
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

No storyline to hold your interest. If you want erotica only then this is your book but if you want to read an interesting story then you should choose another.

If you want to get the true nature of this book you have to read all three books. This book is off of the book Blood Red and then after you read this one go to Blood Deep. All three book are great, well written, with a very good story line. These are not for the younger readers.

I was looking forward to this book, seeing as how it was the sequel to Blood Red with all the main charcters we met in that book. However, I was disappointed with how the story progressed. There was not enough background information told to the reader, and there were sections where the storyline dragged. The author created too many holes, and forgot to plug them later.

I love this book! The writting style always leaves me wanting to know what is going to happen next.It kept me wondering. And I just love Sharon Pages other books. I really hope there will be another one.