Kendrians: A Taste for Control (Book 3) [Paperback]

Patrice Michelle (Author)

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About the Author

Born and raised in the southeast, Patrice has been a fan of romance novels since she was thirteen years old. While she reads many types of books, romance novels will always be her mainstay, saying, "I guess it's the idea of a happy ever after that draws me in."

Product Details

• Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: Ellora's Cave (December 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419953524
• ISBN-13: 978-1419953521
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,356,571 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born and raised in the Southeast, award-winning, multi-published author Patrice Michelle gave up her financial calculator for a keyboard and never looked back. Thanks to an open-minded family who taught her that life isn't as black and white as we're conditioned to believe, she pens her novels with the belief that various shades of gray are a lot more interesting. She's a natural with a point-and-shoot camera, likes to fiddle with graphic design and, to the relief of her family, strums her guitar to an audience of one.

Patrice writes adult romance books under Patrice Michelle and young adult books under the name P.T. Michelle.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This taste of control wiIl leave you hungering for more, January 26, 2006

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Jenny (Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kendrians: A Taste for Control (Book 3) (Paperback)

What happens when a mind-reading hybrid vampire meets a stubborn human woman whose tight rein of control over her emotions rivals his? While looking for proof that vampires existed at an exclusive club, Rose Sinclair, a PI, finds herself kidnapped by a rogue vampire. She is rescued by Ducan Mordoor in the nick of time but the medallion that Rose inherited from her mother starts a chain of events that plunges them into further danger and suspense.

If you've ever experienced the feeling of being an outsider, you will be able to relate to Duncan with ease. Duncan's stoic exterior conceals a sensitive soul while Rose has her own hidden emotional wounds. Patrice's skill in writing scorching love scenes requires no introduction. Watching the two of them fight their attraction to each other while contending with vampire politics and unexpected twists makes for an engrossing and satisfying read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Taste for Control (The Kendrians, Book 3), July 4, 2006

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phoenix "phoenix" (KELLYVILLE, NEW SOUTH WALES Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kendrians: A Taste for Control (Book 3) (Paperback)

loved it great followup to the first 2 in the series this had a better story line and kept you going to the end

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Duncan and Rose, June 9, 2008

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T. Patterson (usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kendrians: A Taste for Control (Book 3) (Paperback)

Rose (a human) is a private investigator and her client wants proof that vampires exist. She does not believe in vampires but the $7000 this job pays will help her make her dream come true. She wants to have a baby but she is unwilling to give up control of her life and settle down with a man so she intends to be artificially inseminated, and the procedure is expensive. On her search for proof of vampires she ends up in bar talking to James who claims to know all about the vampire race. Rose quickly jots down all the information that James begins to tell her then she realizes that James actually believes he is a vampire. Realizing that she may be in the company of a crazy person Rose gets up to leave, then James shows her his fangs and tries to compel her to stay. When that does not work, much to James' surprise, he kidnaps her because he wants her for his own.
When news of the humans kidnapping is made known to Lucien (the leader of the vampires) he calls upon Duncan (a hybrid vampire and Ian's twin from A TASTE FOR REVENGE) to rescue the woman. Duncan does not want to get involved but ultimately he does his leaders bidding and goes on the rescue mission. Duncan has the advantage because, due to his hybrid status, he is able to withstand the sunlight and he knows James cannot.
When Duncan arrives at James' house tempers flare and the fight begins. Duncan ends up trapping James with sunlight and begins searching the house for the kidnapped woman. He finds her in James' room, completely naked, and tied to the bed. Immediately the passions spark, but James escapes and Duncan has to fight to keep the one person he has ever been drawn to out of harm's way. Duncan wants Rose, there is no doubt about that, but he absolutely refuses to take a mate. Rose resists Duncan's help at first, but then realizes she is going to need some help when another, even older and stronger, vampire threatens her safety.
As their journey takes them to their homeland of Ireland their lust for each other overwhelms them and their control cracks a little at a time. James unknowingly converts Rose to a vampire. Could James fulfill Rose's dream of having a baby? How will Rose react when she realizes that James does not want to have children? Can they give up their control for the love that is growing between them?

I got my first glimpse of Patrice Michelle's writing in SCIONS: RESURRECTION, upon finishing that book I order several more of her books. I was a little hesitant to read this book because I was disappointed in the editing quality of A TASTE FOR PASSION so I was not expecting much better from this book and I am glad it exceeded my expectations. Duncan and Rose's story was a sizzling tale. Patrice Michelle paints a vivid picture of her vampire world that draws the reader. It can get a little confusing with the different vampire races and their background, but the book does not focus too much on that so my overall rating was not effected. It certainly helped that the book was longer than most Ellora's Cave books and I do not believe you have to read this series in order. I purposely skipped A TASTE FOR REVENGE to see if these books could be read out of order. There were references to the first 2 books but no gaping holes so I believe this book could stand alone as a novel. I recommend this book and I will be checking out more tales from this author.

Kudos Patrice, I enjoyed this story.