Claimed [Paperback]

Rebecca Zanetti (Author)

Book Description

Release date: October 25, 2011

A Daring Rescue: Emma Paulsen is a geneticist driven by science. But she's also a psychic, so when a dark, good-hearted vampire frees her from the clutches of the evil Kurjans, she realizes he must be the man who's been haunting her dreams. But with a virus threatening vampires' mates, Emma may discover a whole new meaning of "lovesick"...A Deadly Decision: As King of the Realm, Dage Kayrs has learned to practice diplomacy. Still, it's taken three hundred years to find his mate, so he'll stop at nothing to protect her - even if it means turning his back on his own kind...

Editorial Reviews

Review

"CLAIMED is paranormal romance at its best! With intense action, fiery hot scenes, and a hero worth dying for-literally!-CLAIMED is a book not to be missed." --Cynthia Eden

CLAIMED "has Action, Science, Romance and my favorite it's sexy! It's so sexy it's steamy. Though it has sexy and steamy scenes, it's written very tastefully. I love her writing. PERIOD. This series has become one of my favorite series." -- Wanda at Good Choice Reading

"This thriller's true strengths: sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast." Publisher's Weekly

A Top Pick! I cannot say enough great things about Rebecca Zanetti's CLAIMED. When you have a passionate romance, exciting drama and intriguing characters, what more can you really ask for? Prepare yourself to become completely absorbed in Ms Zanetti's Dark Protector series as it takes you for an exciting and enjoyable ride.--The Romance Reviews

Claimed is an adventure from the first page. It starts out strong and finishes even stronger...Between the action of fighting the Kurjans and the sizzling sex between the two antagonists, this book is hot from start to finish.--Affaire de Coeur Book Reviews

From the Author

Thank you for checking out Claimed, which is Book 2 in the Dark Protector Series.  Here's one of my favorite quick blurbs from the book:

His gaze swept her head to toe.  "You're wearing my colors, love."  He stalked forward and leaned down to brush her cheek with a kiss.  "Soon you'll be wearing me," he whispered for her ears only.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 330 pages
• Publisher: Brava; 1 edition (October 25, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758259255
• ISBN-13: 978-0758259257
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #642,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner - only to culminate it all in stories about Alpha males and the women who claim them. She writes dark paranormals, romantic suspense, and sexy contemporary romances.

Growing up amid the glorious backdrops and winter wonderlands of the Pacific Northwest has given Rebecca fantastic scenery and adventures to weave into her stories. She resides in the wild north with her husband, children, and extended family who inspire her every day--or at the very least give her plenty of characters to write about.

 Please visit Rebecca at: http://www.rebeccazanetti.com/
 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RebeccaZanetti.Author.FanPage
 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebeccaZanetti

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Could Not Put It Down! October 27, 2011

By Veiled Wings

Format:Paperback

Claimed starts exactly where Fated left off, with high octain speed that will have you gripping the book! I did not see the twists coming, and I found myself flying through the story to find out what happens next. The Kayrs brothers are dripping hot, and the love scenes will leave you fanning yourself! The most endearing parts are when little Janie skips in. I'm dying to know what will happen with the little one!
If you're looking for a heart pounding, sexy adventure with a bite, then you've got to read this one!

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars No sophomore slump for Zanetti... October 29, 2011

By Lynn Rush

Format:Paperback

Rebecca Zanetti's sophomore title sure delivered. Dage is an awesome leader. Emma a brilliant heroine. Stubborn, strong, weak, enduring all rolled into a beautiful woman.

I loved all the action in this one. Tons of fighting and battling. I have to admit, though, the romance part was a bit .... rougher than I care for. I kept waiting for some tenderness to be shown, yet I didn't see that. Then again, I lean more toward the softer side of romance so it's just personal preference.

It was fun watching their transformations together. How they started becoming one with their powers and how strong Dage turned out to be. The plot is deep and well structured as are the characters. I really like the introduction of the new characters, which I hope eventually have their own stories.

Especially the witches.

I really love Rebecca Zanetti's writing. So visual and engrossing, I can't put her books down until I've read just one more chapter (and lost hours of sleep!) Her story telling skills are right up there with the best in the paranormal romance business. She's on my auto-buy list for sure.

Nicely done, Rebecca.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Hot! Like a dang jalapeno! YUM! October 26, 2011

By Bonnie R. Paulson

Format:Kindle Edition

Can you say delicious? I can... CLAIMED.

Just when I thought Fated was as spicy as Zanetti could get, she whips out Claimed and I gotta say, the heat is on (totally stole that from a song).

I don't summarize, but the action is phenom! Love her voice and the way she weaves a sexy tale!

READ IT! Now. Hurry!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I just love this series! November 1, 2011

By Nikki B

Format:Paperback

Dage, as king of the Realm, has the incredibly important job of keeping his race and other paranormals safe from the Kurjans. Those intent of kidnapping human with special abilities, so they can breed with them. One such woman is Emma, a brilliant scientist who may hold the key to unraveling a devastating illness affecting other mates and breeding women.

Faced with startling revelations that she is Dages impending Queen and the even more startling, she wants him...Emma can't decide what to do. Does she go with her heart and become a breeding mate, even if Dage does set her body on fire by merely glancing at her? Does she go with her mind and focus on solving the genetic mystery surrounding everyone she loves? Or can she do both without losing herself in the process?

I don't know about anyone else, but I waited for this book with bated breath! When it showed up everything else in my TBR pile suddenly disappeared and this one became my sole focus. I was not let down! I loved Claimed nearly as much as I loved the first book, Fated. Rebecca Zanetti seems to be able to catch my attention and hold me enraptured throughout the process. Never a dull moment. Always sexy.

Dage was scary hot. He often referred to Emma as "mate' which I found incredibly sexy. There is just something about a big, scary hulk of a man calling his woman "mate" in such a sexy domineering way. Yes, it's over the top, yes its extremely dominate but I love it. I think it works because of the females. They may waver at the beginning, try to run from the emotional connection they are fighting within, but in the end they give themselves over to what I can only describe as magical.

I enjoyed Emma a lot. I loved her protective streak and thought her willingness to try to shield Cara was endearing.... Her ability as a geneticist was a perfect addition and of course worked well with the story line of a blood disease and DNA issues. Having said all that she got on my nerves with her wavering on becoming a mate to Dage. She had to have known the day was coming since she'd been seeing this man in her dreams for years. Yet when they finally come together she tells him constantly she is leaving. I knew she'd never leave her sister there with Talen and so I thought her posturing was a bit over the top...she was going to stay.

Claimed furthers the secondary story lines with all the other Kayrs brothers (and some others) and it only sealed my excitement for the next one! I can't wait to learn more about the individual brothers and the cat sifters. The Kurjans are a formidable foe and their methods are scary. I shudder to think of when their young prodigy grows up what will happen to Cara's (and Emmas niece) extremely powerful daughter Janie. I love her innocent, yet wise beyond her years, additions to the book. She provides much needed information when the brothers don't know where else to go. I look forward to watching her progression through out the series since the brothers are so protective of her.

Emma and Dage burn through each and every page! His push and her pull creating an incredible friction that lights the page on fire! Rebecca Zanetti combines excellent story telling and incredible world building to give readers a sexy thrill ride wrought with action they won't forget!

I give Claimed by Rebecca Zanetti 5 stars!

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars HOT SEXY VAMPIRES AND SHIFTERS!!! April 24, 2012

By Edwina "I Love books"

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Kudos to you Ms. Zanetti, you have written another Hot, Sexy, Fasted Paced book. This book is a page turner and the Love Making scenes between Dage and Emma are scorching hot!! Dage is the King of the Immortal Realm and Emma is a powerful Physic Geneticist. Emma is also, the sister of Cara who was mated in book one to Talen Dage's brother. The Kurjans who are the evil immortals are trying to reverse the matting genes of the Vampire mates, so they can mate them themselves. Emma's Sister Cara has been infected with this virus and it is reversing her matting genes from immortal to human or nothing. Emma and Kane who is Dage's scientist brother have to figure out how to stop the process or Cara who is now pregnant can lose hr baby and die. their are quite a few battles in the book between the Realm and the Kurjans and of course the Kurjans get their butts handed to them again. The Kayrs brother and the Realms enforcer Vampires and the Shifters take no prisoners. They are Aggressive, Hot, Sexy Alpha Males and I want one!!! they are strong protectors of their mate, their families and all of the people and allies of The Realm.

I said this before about Fated, I wish other paranormal authors would copy Ms. Zanetti's lead and write paranormal books without abusing, beating the crap an or nearly raping the females in the story. Ms. Zanetti has proven you can write a scary dangerous story without all the abuse to women. VERY WELL DONE MS. ZANETTI!! I highly recommend this book and this entire series. You will not be disappointed and you will finish the story with feeling Up and Happy and Not Down Sad!!