The Chosen Sin (Paperback)

by Anya Bast (Author)
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Product Description
A sensuous and lust-filled otherworld—from a “sinfully hot”( Ilona Andrews, author of Magic Bites) bestselling author.

The Chosen are vampires fighting for their very existence. It is Daria Morris’s destiny to become one of them…

Daria is a special forces agent with one obsession: to wreak vengeance on the vampire who nearly destroyed her. But to succeed, she must become something she detests: a vampire. Her fate rests upon Alejandro Martinez, a sexy vampire with whom she once shared an unforgettable night of scorching passion.

Now, while Daria struggles against her newfound bloodlust, the two must slip into the shadows to bring a monster to justice—even as their desire threatens to consume them…

About the Author
Anya Bast is the author of numerous works of romantic fiction. She works part-time as a business editor and French translator.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (October 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425223566
• ISBN-13: 978-0425223567
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #106,576 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Memorable characters, October 12, 2008

By	J.L. Aubrey - See all my reviews

Daria is a policewoman for a futuristic government. In order to gain revenge against a man who almost derailed her career and killed her best friend, she becomes a "Chosen" (vampire) and goes under cover with another Chosen named Alejandro Martinez in order to try and bust the bad guy. Alejandro and Daria have a hot and heavy history. Daria realizes right off that Alejandro might be man enough to melt through all the protective emotional armor she put on after her ordeal with the villain, and tries to prevent that from happening. Alejandro has other ideas.

This is a layered, complex story about good and evil. Great character development. The book is extremely erotic and romantic, yet still makes you think. The characters stay with you long after the story is finished. I can see why some may not like it since the author does write the villain in a sympathetic way. He's not a 100% evil mustache twirler by a long shot. But in my opinion he's bad guy, a threat to their society, a murderer and a slave trafficker. He got what he deserved in the end.

The heroine is no Mary Sue and she's no fluffy brainless bunny. She's abrasive at times, but I think this makes sense given her history. She changes and grows throughout the course of the story. Alejandro is just flat out luscious, strong without being that overpowering alpha male. Three cheers for a hero who is not a Caucasian male!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise, November 22, 2008

By	The Huntress of Gotham "goth_huntress" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I normally do not like romance at all. I avoid paranormal romance like the plague even though I love urban fantasy. When I read about the vampires Anya created for the Chosen Sin, I had to give it a try. I didn't expect to end up liking the book at all. I thought it would be hard for me to just sit back and enjoy it.

BUT I LOVED IT.

I thought the characters were great. The world building was fun too. Thanks Anya!

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tempestuous paranormal romance with sexy vamps!, October 20, 2008

By	Jennifer Ray "Reviewer for Wild on Books (www... (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Betrayed by a lover who conned her and murdered her best friend, Daria was furious when he escaped with the equivalent of a slap on the wrist. Now she has her chance for vengeance, and she is willing to do anything to accomplish that, even if it means becoming a vampire herself.

That's what it will take to infiltrate the villain's compound. Not only that, she'll have to partner with none other than Alejandro Martinez, the one man - excuse me, vampire whose sexual lure she finds it impossible to resist.

Once inside the suspect's sanctuary, the plan is simple - find evidence he is trafficking in blood slaves or drugs - anything illegal they can use to bring him down legitimately. Easier said than done when surrounded by powerful vamps who revere their subject like an angelic benefactor, not to mention her libido is running wild because of her recent transformation from human to vampire.

I have never read an Anya Bast novel I didn't enjoy. The author's latest release, THE CHOSEN SIN, is right up there in my list of favorites by Ms. Bast. Combining erotic romance with a paranormal theme in a futuristic science fiction setting, this book blends several of my favorite genres into one unforgettable story.

There is a lot to love in this book - the plot, the characters, the world itself. I even found myself sympathizing with the villain of the piece. Well, one of the villains, anyway. *grin* Another thing I really enjoyed is the multiple layers in this plot - nothing and no one is exactly who they seem on the surface. There is some good and bad in everyone, at varying levels.

Of course the best of the bunch is our hero and heroine, who are inherently good but aware of the darker part of their vampire nature, yet keep it at bay. Both Alejandro and Daria have spent their lives fighting crime, and their purposes are ultimately altruistic, even if they have some personal motivations in bringing down their enemy.

Their cover as a mated couple is what helps them get in to the protected dome together, and it is also a delicious way to ensure they have a good bit of trouble keeping their hands off of each other. Alejandro is quite clear from the beginning that he wants Daria for good, but he exercises a good deal of patience in his seduction of her, allowing her space to find a way to trust him.

Daria's trust isn't easy to come by. That one past betrayal was so vile it left her unable to believe in any man again, fearful of the past repeating itself somehow. At times, it is doubtful whether she'll come around and admit her feelings for Alejandro, but in true hero style he never gives up, showing her what they could have together if she would just let herself go.

When she does let go, we have one heck of a happy ending for this pair. The love scenes up to then are absolutely explosive but nothing compared to what they enjoy when they both put their whole heart into it.

THE CHOSEN is the kind of story that makes you long for sequels. A world this vibrant and intriguing invites readers to revisit there again and again. I know this is a keeper on my bookshelf.

**Courtesy of Wild on Books**