Under the Blood Red Moon
Registered by themarina of Coquitlam, British Columbia Canada on 1/5/2009
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Cursed with the ability to hear the thoughts of others, beautiful Angelica Shelton Belanov feels most comfortable when hidden away in the library of her father's English country estate. Now family duty requires that she make an appearance at a glittering gala, mingling with the cream of London society in hopes of finding a suitable husband. Assailed by the unwanted “chatter” of many minds, Angelica finds relief in the company of a handsome aristocratic stranger who remains, refreshingly, an enigma.
But Prince Alexander is not like other men. The powerful leader of an Eastern clan of immortals, he has come to London to hunt down a rogue vampire who threatens the survival of his dwindling kind. Angelica can sense that Alexander is dangerous, a mystery to be unraveled at her own peril. Yet desire sears them both—she, the bewitching telepath, and he, the fearless leader who must learn to trust his heart. And unrestrained passion has strict demands that could cost them both their lives...and their souls.
Cursed with the ability to hear the thoughts of others, beautiful Angelica Shelton Belanov feels most comfortable when hidden away in the library of her father's English country estate. Now family duty requires that she make an appearance at a glittering gala, mingling with the cream of London society in hopes of finding a suitable husband. Assailed by the unwanted “chatter” of many minds, Angelica finds relief in the company of a handsome aristocratic stranger who remains, refreshingly, an enigma.
But Prince Alexander is not like other men. The powerful leader of an Eastern clan of immortals, he has come to London to hunt down a rogue vampire who threatens the survival of his dwindling kind. Angelica can sense that Alexander is dangerous, a mystery to be unraveled at her own peril. Yet desire sears them both—she, the bewitching telepath, and he, the fearless leader who must learn to trust his heart. And unrestrained passion has strict demands that could cost them both their lives...and their souls.
I should have guessed by this title and cover, or I knew more about imprints from the imprint, that this was going to be a bit of a bodice ripper but I was surprised by Hepsen's first novel.
The Angelica and Alexander's relationship builds nicely (though on more than one occasion I found myself growing impatient with Angelica's constant dumb-headed moves) and the story moves along at a nice pace. Hepsen builds a story with rich characters and surroundings and the Victorian setting was a nice change. My one major problem with the novel is the final act of the story which unfolds much too quickly in comparison to the rest of the novel. It leaves behind unanswered questions, important characters and doesn't allow much time to take in the consequences and results of the actions.
Overall, I was enraptured by the story and stayed up well into the night to devour the last few pages.
The Angelica and Alexander's relationship builds nicely (though on more than one occasion I found myself growing impatient with Angelica's constant dumb-headed moves) and the story moves along at a nice pace. Hepsen builds a story with rich characters and surroundings and the Victorian setting was a nice change. My one major problem with the novel is the final act of the story which unfolds much too quickly in comparison to the rest of the novel. It leaves behind unanswered questions, important characters and doesn't allow much time to take in the consequences and results of the actions.
Overall, I was enraptured by the story and stayed up well into the night to devour the last few pages.
Journal Entry 3 by themarina at Rhizome Cafe in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Released 15 yrs ago (1/13/2009 UTC) at Rhizome Cafe in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
Releasing at Vancouver's Lower Mainland Bookcrossing Group:
When: Tuesday, January 13th, 7PM
Where: Rhizome Cafe, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver
Releasing at Vancouver's Lower Mainland Bookcrossing Group:
When: Tuesday, January 13th, 7PM
Where: Rhizome Cafe, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver
