Immortal Obsession [Paperback]

Denise K. Rago (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 27, 2010

As a young man in eighteenth century France, Christian Du Mauré impulsively follows his best friend into the complex and warring world of the Parisian vampires. Against the backdrop of the French Revolution and following an affair with a mortal aristocrat, he promises to watch over her daughter - only to learn the child is his. Now settled in Manhattan, only two descendents of his union remain, Amanda and her brother, Ryan. After Amanda witnesses a savage murder in Central Park, she is determined to find the ethereal stranger who saved her life. When their worlds inevitably collide, Christian finds he cannot prevent Amanda from becoming a pawn in a centuries-old struggle for power. As a confrontation between ancient enemies comes to a head, Christian must face a betrayal from his past that still haunts him and threatens the woman he loves.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Denise K. Rago is a longtime blogger, avid reader and art history buff who earned her Masters' Degree in Museum Professions in her home state of New Jersey. She also interned at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, one of several settings for Immortal Obsession. She resides in New Jersey with her family.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 27, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 145287753X
• ISBN-13: 978-1452877532
• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 7.9 x 5.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,498,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Denise K. Rago is a longtime blogger, avid reader, and art history buff who earned her Masters' Degree in Museum Professions and interned at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Her first novel, Immortal Obsession, is an otherworldly blend of paranormal intrigue and literary fiction, which blends her love of New York City, museums and all things vampire. She resides in the New York metropolitan area with her family.
Find out more at: http://www.denisekrago.com/

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Immortal Obsession April 4, 2011

By Naida M. VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

The vampire Christian Du Mauré loses his married mortal artistocrat lover Josette during the French Revolution. Before she dies, she reveals to Christian that her daughter, Solange, is really his child and makes him swear to care for her always.

Fast forward two centuries later, in modern day New York, where Christian lives with his best friend Michel. When they were mortals, Christian and Michel were inseparable. When Michel was turned vampire by his lover, he bit Christian soon after.

The two vampires now own a club in the city called the Grey Wolf. Christian gave Solange up as a child to be raised in London. She has always resented him for that and felt he abandoned her. This resentment has fueled a rage inside her. She too was turned vampire.

Siblings Amanda Perretti and her brother Ryan are descendants of Solange's line. Ryan is a drug addict that sells his blood to vampires in return for money to buy his next fix. Word has it that his blood is special, the vampire who drinks it will be able to walk in broad daylight.

Amanda has always been fascinated by the French Revolution, and works in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. When she witnesses her brother killed before her very eyes, she also sees Christian for the first time when he steps in and saves her life from the vampire that killed her brother. Though heartbroken and mortified, she cannot get the image of Christian out of her mind. When she runs into him six months later, she is drawn to him.

As soon as I began reading Immortal Obsession I was easily swept into the storyline. I really liked the modern day New York setting, this being one of my favorite places I could easily visualize the sights and sounds of the city.

I like Denise K. Rago's vampires, they remind me of Anne Rice's immortals, with their beauty and seductiveness. The love story within the book was interesting and I kept wondering when and if Christian and Amanda would get together. I liked Christian and how he still kept a shred of humanity within himself.
There is also a very strong bond between Christian and Michel, and the two are like soulmates.

If you're in the mood for a good romance with paranormal aspects, I recommend Immortal Obsession. This is Denise K. Rago's debut novel, and I hope to read more of her work someday. She leaves the ending wide open for a sequel.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Immortal Obsession October 10, 2010

By Deborah Vilage

Format:Paperback

"Vampires from 1790s Paris are now in present day New York City in search of a taste of what vampires can't have. They battle it out for this unique power. One vampire, Christian Du Mauré, is racing to beat them to it, not for the power, but for something closer to his heart.
Immortal Obsession is a refreshing, well-written page turner guaranteed to have you wanting more."

Debbie Vilage

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing vampire novel. July 5, 2012

By Kayla Merritt

Format:Paperback

Immortal Obsession was a great vampire book. The author's writing style reminded me a lot of Anne Rice's. The plot had me turning pages late into the night wondering what was going to happen next. There were no plot holes or editing mistakes that I found. There were several plot twists and turns. I figured out one of them near the beginning of the book. One of the characters dies, and that took me by surprise. I was sad when it happened. I really liked the character. The cover looks beautiful. I like how the red/orange and dark blue look together. I also like that the fountain is on the cover, since it plays a big role in the book. I liked all of the characters. I think my favorite character was Michel. I liked his attitude and his fashion sense. He wasn't afraid to introduce Amanda into his world. He also gave Amanda a little push in the right direction by telling her to go drop the note off to Christian. Immortal Obsession was a wonderful book. I would definitely read it again. I can't wait for the next book in the series. I recommend it for fans of paranormal romance. I also recommend it for Anne Rice fans.