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Title: Descent of Blood
Series: The Red Veil Series, Prequel
Author: Elizabeth Marx
Genre: Paranormal romance
Publisher: Self published
Format: Ebook, Paperback
Length: 50K words
Book Description:
When times are darkest, some vampires desire more than blood …
England, 1465. Mortal men clash in the War of the Roses for the English crown, while vampire warriors’ move undetected among their ranks, savoring the flow of blood that battlefields provide.
Vampire prince, Severian Pearce, fears the revelation of the immortal clans to humankind should King Henry fall from power. While in pursuit of Henry’s enemies, Severian comes to the aid of Meridian Neville, a human woman he craves—and not for the scent of her blood … Meridian is torn between honoring her father’s dying wish and her unexplainable yearning for Lord Severian. But as Severian and Meridian work together to protect a relic hunted by mortals and immortals alike, the red veil descends over them. This all-consuming attraction can drive immortals to the brink of madness. Will the existence of this powerful bond between a human and a vampire be enough to unite the immortal clans or is the red veil a scourge set on destroying any chance they might have of happiness?
When all hope is lost, one vampire will fight unto death for his forbidden love.
My Review
5 of 5 Descent Of Blood
First I have to say that I love Vampire stories and I love stories with history in them. So when I picked up this book and started reading about The War of the Roses I was hooked! It is England 1465 and the war has started but something else is brewing amoungst the mortals and they have no idea what it is. The vampires are feeding off of the blood loss and filling up on the spoils of war. What more can a vampire ask for.
Vampire Prince Severian Pearce is fighting in this battle and is staked by a beautiful mortal Meridian. Instead of being angry and taking her out he is instantly intrigued by her. He is not sure what the connection is and why it is happening but he feels connected to her. Then they figure out that the are to protect the secret and the secret is the red veil. The red veil is the strongest bond a human and a vampire can have. All Severian knows is that his love for Meridian is so strong he will do anything to keep her safe.
I loved the history in this story and the romance was perfect. It was not forced or made to be rushed but happened and the red veil just made the love stronger for them. I can't wait to read the next book in the series to see how the author is going proceed with the red veil love connection.
Title: Ascent of Blood
Series: The Red Veil Series, #1
Author: Elizabeth Marx
Genre: Paranormal romance
Publisher: Self published
Format: Ebook, Paperback
Length: 90K words
Book Description:
Sometimes, love is conceived in the mind of a man long before it is ever realized.
1990, Cardiff, Wales. Vampire prince, Sebastian Pearce, has waited six-hundred years for the right human mate. His own beloved mother was a mortal capable of carrying immortal offspring. While vampires no longer require live donors for sustenance, Mother Nature has played a cruel trick on them making breeders a rare commodity. As numbers in Sebastian’s Imperial House continue to dwindle, his virgin bride eludes him. That is, until he happens upon a young woman searching for information about a sacred vampire text, the Book of Descent. Sebastian’s desire for her is more potent than anything he’s felt for another woman, but Everleigh Marbut isn’t innocent. She’s an American with a mind of her own, and worst of all, she’s already carrying an immortal being. As Sebastian and Everleigh fight their attraction to each other, they don’t realize they’re being lured into a battle pitting medieval myth against the power of modern science to recreate life until it’s too late.
The destiny of his lineage, and the bond forged between them, now rests in their acceptance of each other as they are.
My Review
5 of 5 Ascent To Blood
Ascent of Blood is the first book in this series and I have to say that the author had me on the prequel so going into this book I had more knowledge of the world and what was going on. I have to say that Elizabeth Marx took it and stepped it up about 100 notches because I was hooked right from chapter one. It is 1990 Cardiff Wales and Sebastian Pearce is waiting for his bride. Yes see the last name.... Pearce he is the son of a mortal woman and an immortal father. You need to read the prequel to appreciate what I am talking about. See Sebastian's mother can carry immortal children.
Fast forward to 1990 where the vampires living no longer need human blood for sustenance. Sebastian is waiting on his virgin bride and while passing the time waiting for the perfect woman who is going to be with him forever he hooks up with a crazy succubus who will not let go of Sebastian. He has made it clear he is waiting for his virgin bride but what he gets shocks him to the core.
Sebastian is brought a mortal girl Everleigh as a present. The minute he sees her he feels the connection and knows that something is off about her. He can't smell her blood and he finally realizes what that must mean. But he is confused because Ever is no virgin and she is in fact carrying another vampires baby. Lord what is Sebastian to do? He feels the red veil pull and knows he is the one but lord he never thought he was getting a fire cracker for a mate.
Ever is no nonsense and does not throw herself at Sebastian like he thought she would. She is funny, snarky and does what she wants. But even she can't deny the pull she has towards Sebastian. Will they come together or will the evil forces keep them apart?
About the Author:
Windy City writer, Elizabeth Marx, brings cosmopolitan life alive in her fiction—a blend of romance, fast-paced Chicago living, and a sprinkle of magical realism. Elizabeth resides with her husband, girls, and two cats who’ve spelled everyone into believing they’re really dogs. She grew up in the city, has traveled extensively, and still says there’s no town like Chi-Town.
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for reading and reviewing the Red Veil Series. I'm so happy you enjoyed Severian and Meridian's journey in the past and Everleigh and Sebastian's struggle in the future. There's plenty more to come with Cain, Gillian, and the seven houses of vampires.
Elizabeth Marx