Katrina, The Beginning (Book 1) (Royal Blood Chronicles) [Kindle Edition]

Elizabeth Loraine (Author)

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*****I am a fan of YA novels. I am also a fan of vampire novels. Between my two loves, I had thought I had experienced the majority of what the genre could provide me, until I discovered independent author, Elizabeth Loraine!

*****In this delightful novel, based in the 1800s, we discover the amazing Katrina - a seventeen-year-old sword yielding, independent, compassionate, fascinating heroine who happens to be a vampire. But, don't get me wrong, she is not your everyday blood sucking variety! She has an amazing destiny to fulfill as one of the five and the watchers will help her see to it! Bonnie Wheeler, author

*****Elizabeth Loraine has captured the young adult vampire world in a new and refreshing way and I would thoroughly recommend this series to anyone for a brief respite from the real world of today.

*****Sailor Moon Becomes a Vampire

*****Elizabeth Loraine has captured the young adult vampire world in a new and refreshing way and I would thoroughly recommend this series to anyone for a brief respite from the real world of today.

*****I am so totally loving Royal Blood Chronicles! A new guilty pleasure... Setting, characters, visualizing how costumes would be in a movie... LOVE IT ALL! THANK YOU Elizabeth, looking forward to reading the rest!
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As a Vampire being hunted was nothing new. Finding out that I had to save those that were hunting us was!

Katrina, a young royal blooded vampire, chronicles her life from the age of seventeen beginning in the 1800's forward in the series Royal Blood Chronicles
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Katrina is thrust into something she never could have imagined growing up in the aristocracy of Europe. Once the fashion of the day, and girlish gossip filled Katrina and her new friends days, but their lives changed the instant their race was threatened and they were chosen as the Five, and the protectors of not only the vampire race, but all the peaceful races of the world!

If you are looking for a new, exciting vampire series, with strong female characters you've found it in Royal Blood Chronicles. It starts here with Katrina, The Beginning!

John Daniels, author and publisher writes:

"This is a page-turning, swashbuckling adventure told ba a gorgeous seventeen year old vampire on the verge of womanhood. Katrina and her companions are girls who love fancy clothes and romantic gossip; but when their race is threatened, they become Women Warriors, using their paranormal talents, lightning speed, and razor sharp blades to wreak deadly justice. By turns tense and funny, this is a great read for fans of bloodlust."

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 895 KB
• Publisher: Arraiis, Inc; one edition (July 14, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004K1EVY6
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,551 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

I grew up in a small northern Minnesotan town, married my high school sweetheart, had two beautiful children and as soon as we could, we moved to a warmer climate. I have worked with my husband building and decorating custom homes for years. After loving every kind of vampire book, movie, and series, I decided that I wanted to know more. I can write a book I thought, how hard can that be? Well....very hard. But I stuck to it and finished my first book Royal Blood Chronicles Book One, Katrina, The Beginning, in August 2009. There are now six books in that series; The Protectors, The Dark Prince, Cain, the Quest, Bloodline and Legacy, and the feedback has been great. I have also released Phantom Lives - Collier, and new paranormal series, book two of that series Phantom Lives - Power, will be out in Feb. My parents always told me that I could do anything that I wanted, work hard, study, and do it right. I believe that and live that way every day.

I started writing this new vampire series for teens and their moms because I myself wanted something different to read. I was tired of all the modern versions of vampire books, there had to be more to these long lived beings. Where had they been, what had they seen? I wanted, no I NEEDED to know more so Royal Blood Chronicles was born! Strong female characters and action and adventure mixed with romance, friendship and a historical backdrop. Phantom Lives continues with another strong female charater, which is very important to me. Phantom Lives is a modern day, paranormal romance, filled with mystery, magical places and beings. You can find me on facebook, 'like' my Royal Blood Chronicles page, or friend me on my Elizabeth Loraine page, on Twitter @bloodchronicles, and Goodreads.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Coming of Age Vampire Saga, August 1, 2011

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Karebear (Texas,US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Katrina, The Beginning (Book 1) (Royal Blood Chronicles) (Kindle Edition)

Follow Katrina in this beginning tale of the Royal Blood Chronicle series. Katrina, the Beginning is told in the point of view of a young seventeen year old vampire named Katrina. The story takes place in the 1800s and although the Royals have their own servants that tend to their beck and call, the characters are still very compassionate and unselfish towards their staff and watchers. Of course, Katrina would never ever consider them staff but rather family. She discovers new friendships that are more important than she would ever have imagined. Katrina is a strong protagonist and is very easy to love. Hmm It seems like every male character becomes infatuated with her with in the small time of meeting her. She faces first time romance, enemies, and never ending adventure. Katrina realizes that she has a purpose and must learn to strengthen her gifts with her new companions.
I have to admit that I have been trying to finish this first review of the first book for over a week now. I have been writing a little.. saving... and then returning to write a lil' more. Why? Well, the honest truth is that I have loved this series so much that I have been unable to put the continuing books of this series. However, I have been trying very hard to review the book as soon as I finish it but Elizabeth Loraine has done a wonderful job at ending each book in a manner that makes you dive into the next book with the wonder at what will possibly happen next.
This is my first series that I have read of Elizabeth Loraine's books. I was very impressed with her story telling. I really enjoyed the fact that Katrina, The Beginning took place in the 1800s. It was nice to experience the mannerisms, fashion attire, and social events that the Royals are able to take part in. I also enjoyed the many characters that Ms. Loraine has included in this story. I love the two love interests Quinn and Damien. Hmm ......which should she choose? The handsome human watcher that has been her best friend since they were babies or the mysterious Royal Vampire Damien who is also very interested in Katrina. Poor Katrina! Which we all had that dilemma.
I n the beginning I felt that she fell in love to easily with the love interest but it actually makes a lot sense when you continue to read the books. So, do not give up! They continue to get very interesting and page turning. I must say that I have never read a book that talked about bath taking as much as Katrina does and enjoys. Hmm It does make me wish I had a Sara that would draw my warm bath with nice soothing fragrances and be there to brush my hair. Sounds relaxing.
I also love the many training exercises and battles that Katrina partakes in. Boy, Katrina may look sweet and innocent but I definitely would not mess with her. I would hate to be her enemy because she is definitely a warrior with her weapons and Vampire speed.
If you have not yet began this book series . I highly recommend Katrina, The Beginning be on your must read book shelf. Trust me! I have read many books. You will not put this book down anytime soon.
Karen

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, November 26, 2011

By 

Bonnie E. Wheeler "Mrs. J. Wheeler" (Torrington, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Katrina, The Beginning (Book 1) (Royal Blood Chronicles) (Kindle Edition)

I am a fan of YA novels. I am also a fan of vampire novels. Between my two loves, I had thought I had experienced the majority of what the genre could provide me, until I discovered independent author, Elizabeth Loraine!

In this delightful novel, based in the 1800s, we discover the amazing Katrina - a seventeen-year-old sword yielding, independent, compassionate, fascinating heroine who happens to be a vampire. But, don't get me wrong, she is not your everyday blood sucking variety! She has an amazing destiny to fulfill as one of the five and the watchers will help her see to it!

I don't believe in giving spoilers, but let me promise you this....If you like STRONG heroines who know how to fight for what they believe in as much as they love passionately, you will adore this novel. Also - although technically a YA genre novel, all you moms like me out there will sink into Loraine's dreamy world and enjoy the escape it provides. Full of beautifully written prose, this novel has a great narrative drive and you will fly through it.

Did I mention this is the first in the series??? Oh, go ahead and buy the others while you have the chance, you will want to read straight through.

This is an author you don't want to miss out on and if all becomes fair in the world, an agent will sweep her up and she will be published by Random house or one of the other big publishing companies.

I will be reading more from this author!

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Groundbreaking? no. Guilty pleasure? oh yeah., February 18, 2011

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Dr. reader (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Katrina, The Beginning (Book 1) (Royal Blood Chronicles) (Kindle Edition)

Though i was impressed with the strong female lead in the book along with the fast-paced action scenes, i found myself frequently distracted by the ditzy supporting female characters and the overall poor grammer and dialouge. Conceptually, well planned out, but could have done with more character depth and less giggly "OMG boys" scenes. Don't get me wrong, I am planning on reading the next book in the series, but found myself wishing for more plot development. Just my two cents.