Keep Me Forever (The Vampire Series, Book 4) (Paperback)

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Key Phrases: Rosemary Laurey, Orchard House, Michael Langton (more...)

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Antonia Stonewright isn't about to change her views on love. A sexy mortal companion is fine every now and then, but a soul mate? A partner for life? Please. She was burned once, and hundreds of years haven't healed the wounds. But reclusive potter Michael Langton is...different. His gorgeous wares are perfect for her new art gallery - and his gorgeous body is perfect for her. She can't get enough of his toned muscles or his amazing, dark eyes. Their nights together make them both purr with pleasure - except in Michael's case, purring comes naturally. So much for finding a regular boyfriend. Antonia has a truly sexy beast on her hands...

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821779281
• ISBN-13: 978-0821779286
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #109,394 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, April 27, 2006

By	K Star (Arlington, TX) - See all my reviews

I was really looking forward to reading this book when I purchased it. I loved Ms. Laurey's previous books in the Forever series and I've read them several times. This book though was a bit of a let down. First of all the book definitely does not stand alone, if you haven't read the previous books you will be really lost. Having read the other books I was ok with that and I usually enjoy when authors revisit past characters that were enjoyable, but this book became a confusing mess. It felt like there were 4 or 5 story lines going on at one time and they were all overlapping and not really progressing and there wasn't enough meat to any of them since the plot was spread so thin.

There were no main characters. The supposed main heroine, Antonia is gone for about 50 pages or more and other things are going on with the supporting players. Her romance story line had no development and just fell in our laps and Antonia's love interest is fairly one dimensional and not really explained. We know he's a potter and he's good looking and that he's a shape shifter, his history or powers are not really explored. I read a lot of books, several a week and I can usually finish one a day, but finishing this book took over a week because I couldn't get excited about it, it didn't hold my attention, and it drug on "forever". I recommend reading the first books in the series and keeping this one on the shelf!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fine addtion to The "Forever" vampire series, September 18, 2007

By	Leslie Tramposch "PNR Reviewer" (Moon Township, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Antonia Stonewright moves from York to Bringham after purchasing "Orchard House" from Dixie Marlowe (KISS ME FOREVER) with the intention to open a gallery and craft center. Centuries old, and jaded when it came to men, Antonia thinks she's seen everything. What she hadn't known when she paid a call to interview the talented but reclusive town potter, Michael Langton, was that she'd be meeting the local legend, or that she'd be losing her heart to a shapeshifter. What on earth would Gwyltha think of the infamous Surrey Puma as an addition to her colony? Not that Antonia cared.......much.

Elizabeth (a.k.a. the ghoul Angela -- BE MINE FOREVER) has accompanied Antonia to Bringham in order to assist her with the renovations. With her memory now intact, Elizabeth is no vamp's slave, something she's determined to prove to her erstwhile lover, Tom Kyd, who had forbidden her to go. Tom is out of sight for the moment, however he is not remotely out of mind....or heart. Elizabeth is also a practicing witch, and although the aura of the place holds lingering evil from the previous inhabitants, she is drawn to the "magic" garden and determines to make its restoration her special project. She also stirs up the townsfolk when she contacts members of the local coven to feel them out.

All seems well until Stella Corvus (LOVE ME FOREVER) brings her son Sam up to visit his old babysister (Elizabeth). While paying for gas, Stella's rental is car-jacked with her beloved son inside. With her newly acquired vampire speed and strength, the thief is no match for the irate mother. Stella and Sam arrive at Orchard House with a mashed car and a bag of jewelry which was no doubt also stolen. Justin and Tom come down to handle the both the problem with the car and the stolen gems, leaving the latter to be found by the vicar's wife. With nothing to tie Stella and Sam to the crime all should be well once more. But nothing in Bringham is ever without complications, and when a woman's body is found during the demolition of Orchard House's old air raid shelter, Antonia and gang begin to wonder if it had been wise to set foot in a town that had held nothing but evil for their friends Dixie and Kit.

Where you find Gwyltha's colony, murder, mystery, and mayhem are sure to follow and this time is no exception. KEEP ME FOREVER is a fine addition to Ms. Laurey's vampire series. It is always a pleasure to visit with "old friends", but now that Antonia has found the love of her lengthy life in the legendary and heroic Michael, have all the ends been tied up at long last? Who knows? Perhaps the adventures will go on FOREVER, this reviewer certainly hopes so!

Reviewed by Leslie Tramposch for PNR Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Vampire Tale, April 16, 2006

By	Judy "book reader" (Cincinnati, ohio United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Rosemary Laurey has written another scrumptious vampire tale in Keep Me Forever.

Vampire Antonia Stonewright has traveled to England with her business partner and ghoul Elizabeth Connor to set up a craft and artist gallery. She travels to find reclusive potter Michael Langton. After some sassy banter they agree to terms for his work but Michael the man intrigues Antonia. Imagine her shock and delight that Michael is more then just a mere mortal.

Michael Langton has been the towns best kept secret. He keeps to himself and perfects his craft, few know that he roams the countryside at night as the local legend a golden puma. Antonia is different then any women he has ever met, she meets him as an equal on all sides.

Michael and Antonia start a passionate affair but soon troubles outside their newfound relationship start to rear their ugly heads. Antonia friend Stella and Sam come to visit and are immediate car jacked and the thief leaves jewels behind. Next a body turns up at the new craft center. This draws more friends and fellow vamps to the scene.

Keep Me Forever is a wonderful sexy and sassy book. Michael and Antonia dive straight into their attraction and they scorch up the pages. Michael is a perfect match for the strong willed vampire, ghouls and vampires baffle this shapeshifter and his reaction is priceless. It was a treat to revisit with past characters from previous books. Looking forward to more delightful vampires.