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

Tina Folsom (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"... really enjoyed Folsom's writing style. It was bubbly and quick paced." - "... a well written, wonderfully saucy piece of prose ..." - Taliesin meets the Vampire (UK Blog)

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"... excellent job of developing her main characters for this story, the good, the bad, the happy and the sad." -  "... I enjoyed every emotional, erotic, and very sexy second of this story." --ahungryvampire.blogspot.com

Product Description

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.

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 (JUST RELEASED!)

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

Also available as a bundle (for a reduced price): Venice Vampyr - The Beginning

Stand alone books & short stories:
Lawful Escort
Steal Me (short)
The Wrong Suitor (short)
Captured to Breed (short)

Now also in Spanish:
Vampiros de Scanguards #1: La Mortal Amada de Samson

Website: tinawritesromance.com
Blog: authortinafolsom.blogspot.com
Facebook: facebook.com/TinaFolsomFans
Twitter: @Tina_Folsom

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 414 KB
• Print Length: 270 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1453725776
• Publisher: Tina Folsom (May 25, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003O2SH60
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (149 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,575 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #19 in Books > Romance > Gothic
  • #53 in Books > Romance > Vampires
  • #80 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Fantasy, Futuristic & Ghost

More About the Author

I am the author of 8 romance novels, 3 novellas, and 3 short stories since 2010. My latest book is Zane's Redemption (November 2011) which is the 5th installment of my most popular series, the Scanguards Vampires Series. Other series include Out of Olympus (Greek God Romantic Comedies) and the Venice Vampyr Series (Historical Erotic Romance Novellas). I have been a member of Romance Writers of America (RWA) since 2009 and my work is also known internationally.

I've had a peppered career. I am a German native and love to travel. My background includes everything from being a cocktail waitress to drama student to tax accountant. However, I knew I wanted to write when I was just 13 years old. I truly believe that you can overcome any obstacle and love prevails, which I'm sure you can see in my writing.

I live in California and love reading, writing, and great food.

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

You can reach me here:
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Twitter: @Tina_Folsom
My website: tinawritesromance.com
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Customer Reviews

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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic, witty and pure down right hot., September 7, 2010

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Bitten by Paranormal Romance - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samson's Lovely Mortal (Scanguards Vampires #1) (Kindle Edition)

I do believe I have found my favorite erotic book for this year and it also has my favorite genre paranormal. This book is romantic, witty and pure down right hot. The author does a wonderful job in how she brings this erotic romance together. I was floored as I keep reading and the story keep getting deeper. It has humor, twist and turns, suprise's danger, villains, a excellent cast of vampire male characters the author can run on and OMG the sex is amazing there is a little spanking and rear door. This is not a short Novella it has over 300 pgs.

Samson is owner of Scaguards, (in other words he is filthy rich) he has a mishap that leaves him impotent. He tries everything even goes to a shrink. When his birthday come his friends let him know there is a stripper on the way. So his day is getting worse he cant get it up and now he has to have a stripper there needless to say he is not a happy camper. Until someone comes crashing in his door.

Delilah lives in New York and works for Scaguards and is sent to California to help audit at the office there. Little does she know on her way home one night after getting take out she is walking in the pouring down rain and some man tries to hurt her. She runs to the closet house and asks for help. Little did she know the owner would think she is the stripper.

Things I loved.
I loved how the author takes you into the hero and heroine past and helps them over come their issues together, it just makes for a better romance for me. I also loved how the author introduces you to the next character in this book, so you already know him and what he's like. The book reads more like a paranormal romance added with the erotic, its something I've been looking for.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, August 2, 2010

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Lunataina "lunataina" (APO, AE, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samson's Lovely Mortal (Scanguards Vampires #1) (Kindle Edition)

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.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DON'T LET THE SILLY TITLE FOOL YOU- this is a great light vampire read, April 8, 2011

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A. McKinnon (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samson's Lovely Mortal (Scanguards Vampires #1) (Kindle Edition)

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.