All Things Except Blood (The Pacts) [Kindle Edition]

Kallysten (Author)

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Vampire Eyrin lives in a world in which her kind seals pacts with humans and protects them from fearsome demons in exchange for blood. She is one of her clan's strongest fighters, until the night when she is gravely wounded, in both her flesh and spirit. Disfigured, she hides from all and refuses to feed.

Returning to the lair, her human lover Ian is shocked to discover her condition but resolute to show her she is still as beautiful in his eyes. He offers her blood and comfort, causing Eyrin to do the one thing forbidden to Childer - take his life.

When Ian awakens a vampire, sired not by her but by the clan's Master instead, Eyrin reluctantly takes on the task of teaching him about his new existence. But her guilt over killing him makes this responsibility a heavy burden for Eyrin, and the new relationship they forge is a far cry from the one they used to share. Will Ian be able to reach out for her again, or will she keep her door and heart locked to him?
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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 172 KB
• Print Length: 69 pages
• Publisher: Alinar Publishing; 2nd edition (February 23, 2007)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0013GQTNW
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #420,374 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Kallysten's most exciting accomplishment to date was to cross a few thousand miles and an ocean to pursue (and catch!) the love of her life. She has been writing for fifteen years, and always enjoyed sharing her stories and listening to the readers' reactions. After playing with science fiction, short stories and poetry, she is now trying her hand, heart and words at paranormal romance stories.

Find excerpts, sample chapters, free short stories and free audiobooks on her website, http://kallysten.net

Also check the website to know how to request complimentary autographed bookplates for your paperbacks by Kallysten.

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5.0 out of 5 stars All Things Except Blood- A Joyfully Recommended Title, July 30, 2008

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This review is from: All Things Except Blood (The Pacts) (Kindle Edition)

In a world where vampires are the protectors of humans, Eyrin awaits the return of a specific blood donor. The village people rotate so that all donate in hopes of keeping their village safe from demons the vampires fight. Eyrin, a Childe of the master vampire, enjoys the company of Ian. As the years have gone by, their relationship has grown, until this year when things change for Eyrin.

Ian can't wait to see Eyrin again. The four times a year are precious to him. Except when he goes to her this time to offer blood, he finds her badly hurt and in need of blood. Ian cares very much for Eyrin, but he soon finds that his world has changed and Eyrin is pushing him away. How can Ian win her affections back?

Wow! All Things Except Blood is a refreshing, unique view on vampires. I loved the way Kallysten has set this world up with the vampires as human protectors. It's hard not to like Eyrin and Ian while they struggle with issues in order to come together in the end. Even though Eyrin has been badly injured, Ian still sees the woman he loves. My heart sighed with pleasure while reading All Things Except Blood and I found the end satisfying, but now I must search out more of Kallysten's works. The plot, the characters, and the easy flow of the narrative will definitely keep you hooked! All Things Except Blood is a recommended read you cannot miss!

Klarissa
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