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Samson's Lovely Mortal (Scanguards Vampires #1) [Kindle Edition]

Tina Folsom
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Book Description

NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY Bestselling Author Tina Folsom presents:
Vampire bachelor Samson can't get it up anymore. Not even his shrink can help him. That changes when the lovely mortal auditor Delilah tumbles into his arms after a seemingly random attack. Suddenly there's nothing wrong with his hydraulics - that is, as long as Delilah is the woman in his arms.


His scruples about taking Delilah to bed vanish when his shrink suggests it's the only way to  cure his problem. Thinking all he needs is one night with her, Samson indulges in a night of pleasure and passion.

However, another attack on Delilah and a dead body later, and Samson has his hands full: not only with trying to hide the fact he's a vampire, but also with finding out what secrets Delilah harbors for somebody to want her harm.

"I'm addicted to Tina Folsom's books! The Scanguards series is one of the hottest things to happen to vampire romance. If you love scorching, fast-paced reads, don't miss this thrilling series!" --- Lara Adrian, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Midnight Breed series

Any fan of J.R. Ward, Kresley Cole, and Lara Adrian will love Samson's Lovely Mortal!


Scanguards Vampires Series:
Book 1: Samson's Lovely Mortal
Book 2: Amaury's Hellion
Book 3: Gabriel's Mate
Book 4: Yvette's Haven
Book 5: Zane's Redemption
Book 6: Quinn's Undying Rose
Book 7: Oliver's Hunger
Book 8: coming in Fall 2013 (Thomas)

Out of Olympus Series (A romantic comedy series about Greek Gods):
Book 1: A Touch of Greek
Book 2: A Scent of Greek

Venice Vampyr Novella Series:
Venice Vampyr (#1)
Venice Vampyr (#2): Final Affair
Venice Vampyr (#3): Sinful Treasure
Venice Vampyr (#4): Sensual Danger

Stealth Guardians Series:
Lover Uncloaked (#1)


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International Bestselling Vampire Romance - in English, German, and French!

From the Author

I often get asked how I came up with a vampire who couldn't get it up anymore. I actually owe this to Tony Soprano - when I saw that a mobster could go to a shrink and bare his soul, I knew I could do the same with a vampire. It didn't take long for me to figure out why Samson needed a shrink: since vampires can't get sick, I needed to give him a psychological problem. So I decided that he had a mental block in his sex life, all due to a painful experience with a woman he was close to. And just like that, Samson, the vampire with ED was born.

Product Details

  • File Size: 533 KB
  • Print Length: 263 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1453725776
  • Publisher: Tina Folsom (May 25, 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B003O2SH60
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #709 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
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I started reading the book and I just fell for it. Tiffany Wright  |  41 reviewers made a similar statement
I loved the character development. Eboni  |  36 reviewers made a similar statement
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96 of 96 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
NO SPOILERS or plot summaries. Recommendations included.

HIGH LEVEL: I really don't know what the heck Ms. Folsom was thinking - I nearly didn't bother with this because of the title. (I stopped looking at covers a long time ago.) EXCELLENT Book 1 in a vampire-themed paranormal romance/erotica series. Definitely more to this story than just the erotica- great plot, great characters, all around well written. Tone is feisty with a good dose of humor, a splash of violence and menace, a bit of romance and plenty of lust. Paranormal concepts limited to standard vampire mythology - no other monsters or madness.

SEXUAL CONTENT: Lusty m/f encounters- oral & anal. Explicit, but straightforward. Nothing really crazy- no ménage, BSDM, fetishism or voyeurism.

CHARACTERS: Great cast of characters. Not quite a boy's club set up, but close with Samson running a company employing vampires who are also his friends. Supporting characters were surprisingly well developed, making banter between the bunch a fun part of the story. Both Samson and Delilah are funny and well developed. While both were strong willed, neither of them was overly dominant or painfully submissive. Delilah was a great female lead as she was spunky and independent while allowing enough vulnerability to show through. There is no fear of having to sit through a silly story about a weak woman getting swept off of her feet. And Samson isn't so strong that he needed to be tamed either. It was well balanced.

PLOT: Romance paramount, power struggle/greed subplot. Pacing is excellent: consistent and medium intensity. The sense of humor is immediately apparent in the set up: a vampire with performance issues and a budding romance between "Samson" and "Delilah." Once you're past the blatant comedy, the story manages to deepen and intensify. Stakes expand beyond the romance to danger to both their lives and his company from greedy, jealous rivals. Overall it wasn't too complicated, but provided a good framework for the story. It also provided a chance to get to know the other characters enough that I can't wait to read their stories too.

BOTTOM LINE: Recommended. Great story, satisfying is just about every possible way. I love these characters and can't wait to keep reading about them!

RECOMMENDATIONS: (Many of these are darker and more intense...)

1. Lara Adrian's Kiss of Midnight (The Midnight Breed, Book 1) - darker, more violent, but incredibly intense. Vampires protect the world from their evil brethren.
2. Dana Marie Bell's Dare to Believe (The Gray Court) - sexy, light, humorous para-romance with all manner of fae: Sidhe, dragons, leprechauns, vampires and more.
3. Kresley Cole's slightly more adventurous and intricate magical romance series (never mind the ridiculous title): A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, Book 1)
4. Jacquelyn Frank's Jacob (The Nightwalkers, Book 1) - demons, were, vamps and other fae finding their better halves in races that should be the enemy
5. Larissa Ione's Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, Book 1) - demon centric romance series that sets up a demon-run hospital under a human city. Odd mix of lighter writing and darker subjects.
6. Sherrilyn Kenyon's Fantasy Lover - Dark Hunter series with shifters, vamps and Greek gods. The first book is not as good as the rest- it just gets better and better.
7. Erin McCarthy's High Stakes (Vegas Vampires, Book 1) - this is para-romance, not erotica, but is pretty funny and down to earth
8. J.R. Ward's Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 1) - also darker, more violent and incredibly intense vampire romance series. Vampires protect the world from their evil brethren. Vivid glimpses into the evil perspective as well.
9. Gena Showalter's The Darkest Night (Hqn) - sexy, demon-possessed immortals looking for true love in a world of hidden magical creatures.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting August 2, 2010
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This is the first book I've read by Ms. Folsom and I had no idea whether I would like it or not when I purchased it. The idea of a vampire alpha male with erectile dysfunction intrigued me, particularly in an erotic novel. The book was not what I expected. It was interesting. I enjoyed the world Ms. Folsom created very much. Her characters had a depth to them that was surprising for a light read. Samson and Delilah (corny choice of names but I got used to it) were a very well matched pair. They had good chemistry and were well developed, although they could have been developed more thoroughly. The secondary characters were just as interesting, particularly Amaury who I never thought I would like but came out sympathetic in the end. That was a big surprise, since I am usually not sympathetic to these type of characters at all, no matter what their excuses are. She managed to write a womanizing, unfeeling male who you end up feeling sorry for and wanting to find a happy ending. Good thing her next book is his story. Back to this story, and without giving the story away any more than the blurb already does, the relationship between the two main characters is what drives the tale. The plot is very simple and predictable, but that is usually the case with erotic novels. It is different from the usual vampire story, funny at parts, and a satisfying read overall. It kept my interest, and I will read the next book in the series to see where it goes. If you have a free afternoon and nothing else to read, give it a try. It's not the next Black Dagger Brotherhood, but it is a pretty solid erotic light read.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Surprise September 1, 2010
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I've become a little jaded after reading so many VP Romances. But when I happened upon Tina Folsom's Scanguards Vampires I was beyound thrilled. That first sentence just pulls you right in and left you wondering, " OK where is she going with this". But I quickly fell in love with Samson and his girl Delilah. OK, no big mistery to the plot but the love story captured me and left me wanting more. Book 2, Amaury story is sitting on my Kindle waiting to be read. I hope tina continue the series. I enjoy her writing style.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars loved the books
i could not put the book down and could not wait to start reading all scanguards. i have suggested these books to friends i hope there is more to the collection
Published 3 days ago by debbie
1.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 star average review!?! FAKE!
This book is so poorly written, under-developed, and completely cheesy...I can't believe it was actually published! And the ratings? If I could I would give it NO stars!! Read more
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Published 8 days ago by phoenix2000
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!
I've read all of the scanguards vampires books!! Every single one of them is great! You will have trouble putting it down!!
Published 18 days ago by MegginJ
2.0 out of 5 stars it was not what thought
This story was not what I thought. I did not finish it. It had a slow pace. I was a little confused what was going on.
Published 19 days ago by sunflower
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
This is such a good series. Fun and sexy with a good story. I bought this, finished and immediately bought the rest
Published 20 days ago by tara l rios
4.0 out of 5 stars What Happens When We Assume?
Samson is seeing a psychiatrist because he can no longer get an erection. His best friends know about his little problem and decide to get him a stripper for his birthday. Read more
Published 20 days ago by 4Nbahu
4.0 out of 5 stars ENTICING
I could not put this book down! I really enjoyed the way the author integrated each character. A MUST READ
Published 27 days ago by Valkyrie
5.0 out of 5 stars After having read the first 6 books in the series I had to come back...
I read the Venice Vampire series first and like it so decided to give this series a try and was glad I did. I like this series better. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Susie
5.0 out of 5 stars Sampson.s Lovely Mortal
Wow this was great read. The Scanguards Vampire series is wonderful. I can't wait to read the next one. Starting now
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More About the Author

Tina Folsom is a New York Times, USA Today, and International Bestselling Author.

Tina Folsom was born in Germany and has been living in English speaking countries for over 20 years, the last 11 of them in San Francisco, where she's married to an American.

Tina has always been a bit of a globe trotter: after living in Lausanne, Switzerland, she briefly worked on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean, then lived a year in Munich, before moving to London. There, she became an accountant. But after 8 years she decided to move overseas.

In New York she studied drama at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, then moved to Los Angeles a year later to pursue studies in screenwriting. This is also where she met her husband, who she followed to San Francisco three months after first meeting him.

In San Francisco, Tina worked as a tax accountant and even opened her own firm, then went into real estate, however, she missed writing. In 2008 she wrote her first romance and never looked back.

She's always loved vampires and decided that vampire and paranormal romance was her calling. She now has 15 novels in English and several in other languages (Spanish, German, and French) and continues to write, as well as have her existing novels translated.

Her favorite authors are: Lara Adrian, Kresley Cole, Larissa Ione, Alexandra Ivy, Kerrilyn Sparks, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and many other great romance writers.

You can reach her here:
Facebook: facebook.com/TinaFolsomFans
Twitter: @Tina_Folsom
My website: tinawritesromance.com
My blog: authortinafolsom.blogspot.com
My email: tina@tinawritesromance.com

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