Length: Novella
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Blurb: Vampires walk among us. For centuries, they have adapted, learning to pass undetected in our world. They no longer fear the day, only the sting of direct sunlight. They are students, bankers, lawyers, and even actors. But when the sun goes down, they are all united by their eternal thirst. We do not see them from our safe and comfortable side of the night. But sometimes, one of us is drawn away from the light and we cross into their world. Into the other side of night.
Sebastian Rossi's second year at the University of Tennessee began much differently than his first. He rushes to and from his classes, covered head to toe in thick clothing. Parties are a thing of the past, and dating hasn't been high on his list of priorities. No, high on his needs is blood. Lots of it. Adjusting to the changes no one even told him would happen following one great night of partying and sex has been hell for Bastian, but he's managing.
Riley Lynch's dream is to be a veterinarian. He works hard to pay his tuition, reads in every spare moment, and tries to forget the nightmare of his sophomore year. Summer has washed away all the bad, leaving him refreshed and eager for his junior year at UT. Life is finally looking up for him, and he has no intention of sliding back down into the depression that had consumed him during his last relationship.
A chance meeting brings their two worlds into alignment and passion sparks between them. When Riley learns of the changes Bastian is going through, he has a choice to make: walk away or embrace the night.
Sebastian Rossi's second year at the University of Tennessee began much differently than his first. He rushes to and from his classes, covered head to toe in thick clothing. Parties are a thing of the past, and dating hasn't been high on his list of priorities. No, high on his needs is blood. Lots of it. Adjusting to the changes no one even told him would happen following one great night of partying and sex has been hell for Bastian, but he's managing.
Riley Lynch's dream is to be a veterinarian. He works hard to pay his tuition, reads in every spare moment, and tries to forget the nightmare of his sophomore year. Summer has washed away all the bad, leaving him refreshed and eager for his junior year at UT. Life is finally looking up for him, and he has no intention of sliding back down into the depression that had consumed him during his last relationship.
A chance meeting brings their two worlds into alignment and passion sparks between them. When Riley learns of the changes Bastian is going through, he has a choice to make: walk away or embrace the night.
Reviewed by Jamie: Interesting story. I think this one caught me by surprise - which is always a good thing.The blurb didn't really prepare me for that this was. I was expecting a very vampire themed story, with perhaps a lot of vamp back story. I was wrong and that was, admittedly, my first niggle.
It's not a spoiler, as more a general warning; if you want to read lots of 'vampire' facts and folklore, this is not the book for you.
It's not a spoiler, as more a general warning; if you want to read lots of 'vampire' facts and folklore, this is not the book for you.
If you're more interested in love overcoming all obstacles, with lots of heated passion, and just so happens to have a vampire in it, then pick this up!
This story is very much focussed on the new and blossoming relationship between Bastian and Riley, who have just met as the story starts. Unfortunately, Bastian recently had a 'run in' with a vampire who bit him, and now he is undergoing a change.
As the two characters are in college, it does almost have a 'young adult'/ growing pains feel, as Bastian agonises over what is happening to him, and tries to carry on as a normal human being whilst also starting a new relationship.
There were a couple of times near the beginning where I found it a little slow, and the scene with Riley's friends I wasn't that into, as I wanted to know more about why Bastian was a vampire, and would anything else about his blood lust be addressed...
If I had known that it would nearer the end, I could have settled into the story more comfortably.
So my advice is to just relax and read! This story had a few unexpected twists and turns, and just when you think its kinda predictable, it suddenly focusses on Bastian's vampirism, and ultimately that is what saves the day for both characters.
Really enjoyable, lots of passion, hot scenes and a good ending. Recommended.
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