Dark Rapture [Paperback]

Michele Hauf (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2008

When Sebastian DelaCourte first glimpses Scarlet Rose, his desire for her is eclipsed only by the shock of recognition. Sebastian believes in love at first sight - he experienced it before, centuries ago, for a beautiful vampire who disappeared without a trace and left him cursed with an unending thirst. Now a wildly successful musician with legions of adoring fans, Sebastian can have any woman he chooses, but it is Scarlet's life blood that calls to him. She is his mate and his destiny...if she will only surrender to his kiss.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Zebra; Reprint edition (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420103008
• ISBN-13: 978-1420103007
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #422,298 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff! Something for Romance and Vampire fans alike!, January 18, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Dark Rapture (Paperback)

Dark Rapture was a wonderful read and I didn't want to put it down. Sebastian is a sexy and very appealing vampire. Very much an "Alpha Male". Scarlet has courage and isn't a "simpering female". If you want something with a dark slant to your "usual" romance, I would recommend it. It's contemporary, too, which I much appreciated. A little time travel and a rather interesting twist make it a riveting read. I've read quite a few vampire romances, and this is one of only two that I would give a 9 out of 10. (None ever got a 10 from me so far). Michele Hauf made me care about ALL of her characters, not just the main hero and heroine. Well done, Michele! I want more

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointing, April 5, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Dark Rapture (Paperback)

I did not like this book at all. Sebastian was immature, selfish, insensitive, and a liar. The time travel came completely out of the blue with no apparent connection or tie in to the story when it happened. Major life changing events occurred to all the characters and yet they continued on their everday life as if nothing had happened. There seemed to be no reason for these two individuals to "fall in love". All in all, I was very disappointed in this book.

9 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Can't Believe It Was Published !, April 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Dark Rapture (Paperback)

I can't believe this book got anything but pathetic reviews.

The book wasn't particularly well written. The author spent more time "telling" her readers things about them, rather than "showing" us in a skillful way. The body of the novel was disjointed and confusing most of the time. She tried to use a vehicle she wasn't talented enough to handle properly.

The hero was completely unsympathetic -- he was selfish, an admitted liar (to his "beloved," no less), cruel, unfaithful, and out of control. I get that from the real world -- most of us want our heroes to be larger than life, embodying honorable qualities. This hero and heroine were more concerned with lust than love.

I am generally a stickler for finishing a book, no matter how inferior I find it to be. This one, however, I had to force myself to finish, much like I force myself to take a foul medicine.

If you cherish a well-written paranormal romance, this book is NOT for you.