Synopsis: Nicole Martin was only eight years old when the vampire slaves rose up in rebellion and killed her family. Now she devotes her life to finding a vaccine against vampirism, hoping to wipe out her memories—along with every bloodsucker on the planet. But there’s one thing she cannot destroy: her searing, undeniable attraction for the one man she should hate and fear the most . . .
A member of the renegade vampire MoonBound Clan, Riker is haunted by demons of his own. When he recognizes Nicole and remembers how her family enslaved his loved ones, his heart burns for vengeance. But when he kidnaps Nicole and holds her in a secret lair, his mortal enemy becomes his soul obsession, his greatest temptation, and, perhaps, his only salvation—a hot-blooded lover who could heal him with her touch . . . or bury him forever.
Review: This was my first time reading a full length Larissa Ione novel. I believe I read a short story once upon a time but I can’t remember which one. I figured I’d rather start fresh with a new series to see if I enjoy her style, and after reading this novel I’d say I do! Though primarily a PNR, I thought it offered a satisfying dose of snark, comedy, and action. I liked the premise of vampires actually being the slaves this time around. At first glance it seems a bit ridiculous considering their place on the food chain, but humans have strength in numbers, resources and smarts and all of that plays a big part in this novel.
The love story between Riker and Nicole was satisfying enough. It felt like your standard fanfare in terms of progression for a standalone. Though I wasn’t blown away by the book, I did appreciate the solid world building and the characters. It has potential to get better and better. I would consider reading the second book and I’d also considering giving her Lords of Deliverance series a try sometime down the line. It definitely won’t be this year, but perhaps sometime in 2014. If you’re in the mood for a lighter PNR, I’d recommend this one. It has dark themes at times, but it didn’t really play on my angst strings very much.
*ARC provided by the publisher
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