“I highly recommend the entire series to vampire fanatics who understand the powerful relationships with vampires. In this series, there is NEVER a dull moment!” –Cassandra’s Lost in Books on Lucifer.Ireland—a land of magic and fantasy, of fierce warrior kings and fairy mounds . . . and, of course, vampires who’ve been around for nearly as long as those beguiling fey.Brilliant and ambitious, … fey.
Brilliant and ambitious, Quinn Kavanagh was aiming for the top, even before he was turned. But now, as a powerful vampire lord, he’s driven by the demands of his blood, compelled to conquer and destroy, to defeat Ireland’s criminal ruler, and make the territory a better place for all its vampires and humans alike.
Smart and beautiful, Eve Connelly was a graduate student with life’s endless possibilities stretched out before her. She knew nothing of vampires and didn’t care . . . until she watched two of them murder her beloved brother. Now she’s driven, too. But she doesn’t want to help Ireland’s vampires—she just wants to kill them.
Bound together by love and hate, Quinn and Eve will risk everything to bring down the bloody regime of Ireland’s current vampire ruler. But in order to find revenge for Eve and the ultimate power for Quinn, they first have to learn to trust each other. And that might be the most dangerous thing of all . . . .
D. B. Reynolds is the RT and EPIC Award-Winning author of the Vampires in America series of paranormal romance, and an Emmy-nominated television sound editor. She lives in a flammable canyon near Los Angeles, and when she’s not writing her own books, she can usually be found reading someone else’s. Visit her blog at dbreynolds.com for details on all of her books and more.
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The story was good but I felt that the romantic part of this book was an afterthought. It was obviously not the focus. There are a few sex scenes in the beginning and then nothing really till the end of the book. My other issue was that I just struggled to connect to these two. I liked the individually but they didn’t connect as a couple for me.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and continue to enjoy the series. I can’t wait to see where the story goes now that they are making a play on Europe.
3 1/2 Star Review…….
He harbours a terrifying power, the will to fight for his homeland, and a refined veneer that masks the simmering brutality within; this is QUINN.
In D.B. Reynolds latest instalment of her dark and delicious Vampires in America, the war has escalated to the shores of Ireland; and as always, our beloved Raphael plays an integral part in plans to usurp the current Irish Vampire Lord.
Cultured and charming on the surface, Quinn may have been chosen, but he’s no ones patsy; wielding his Harvard education and a mere fraction of his innate power (despite his youth in Vampire years), have enabled Quinn to rise through the ranks of Vampire society and become a formidable ally to the American Vampire Lords in their quest for dominance.
But not even Raphael and his Vampire cohort are privy to the unique power that lies within Quinn; a source of devastation and horror when unleashed, that no Vampire or mortal can survive. So if ruling a territory requires strength, determination and power, Quinn has it all in spades and will do what’s necessary to secure his future and save Ireland from destruction.
For those readers who have staunchly followed this series from the very beginning, be patient; for Quinn is slower paced early on and doesn’t jump straight into fast-paced action and page turning suspense quite as soon as previous books in the series. There is significant background development, a lot of dialogue, and a formidable foe in the guise of a Vampire hunter. There’s an abundance of hot and heavy physical interaction too, but it’s raw and lustful, lacking the deep and meaningful passion I’ve come to associate with the previous stories. But like most of Ms Reynolds sexy, dangerous and impassioned Vamps, you can’t help but fall for this intellectual rogue with his American accent, and Irish heart. And while I don’t think this story has quite the impact of other books in the series, it’s still a damn good read.
Quinn by D.B. Reynolds
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense
4 Stars
Slower moving then some of the others in this series.
A few typos.
Liked Quinn.
Loved Eve.
Action & suspense was sufficient, but needed others to be involved more.
Intimate scenes were well done and steamy.
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*Mild Spoilers
I love the Vampires in America series. I adore almost anything D.B. Reynolds writes, but this one while entertaining was not as good for me as past books. The reason this was only a 3 star read for me was because I didn’t feel the love. Quinn and Eve had very little time together and their relationship was very superficial. I didn’t feel a connection or a bond, because there was no real build up, no real time spent together. Just some lust and a few hook up and then I love yous at the end. Now while the relationship felt lacking, Quinn and Eve individually were very likable.
I loved Quinn he was almost perfect. The only thing he did that made me lose a little love for him was when he fed from another women. See I could have forgave that, but later he went to that same woman planning on feeding and having sex with her. Eve caught him and was like WTF and he was like I’m a vamp I need to feed and have sex and we aren’t together. Even though they had been sleeping together. Then he turned with the other woman and walked away. Of course he doesn’t touch the other woman because Eve stopped him and let him feed from her instead. The problem was that I didn’t like him even thinking about having sex with another woman when he and the heroine had already been together. Even if they were not a couple yet. I still loved Quinn and that was the only time in my eyes he wasn’t awesome. Eve on the other hand was likable but sometimes came off really childish. She let her mother treat her like poo. She would put herself in dangerous situations and was so closed minded about vampires that it came off immature. I did find her sassy, and brave. But I would have liked it better if she would have told her mom off or something.
The action in the book was good, the plot too. I loved Quinn’s vampire power. The last boss battle was good. I just really wished A) there would have been more romance and B) I would have like some Raphel and Cyn. They are my favorite! Now even thought I didn’t like this book as much as others I still enjoyed it. I still love this series and plan on reading the next book as soon as it comes out!
Great story! Wonderful building off past series characters.
My Thoughts – 5 out of 5 Unicorns – I loved it!!
***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!! Yes, I received a review copy of this book, but no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book!
The cover has the usual very sexy vampire though you can’t tell he’s a vamp!
This is the 12th book in the Vampires in America series, and it is for adults only due to the violence and steamy content! Well not mandatory, you will love this series a whole lot more if you read them all including short stories and novellas in order! I don’t like not knowing about an event when it is mentioned! This is one of my favorite series! I don’t own them all yet, but one day I will!
This is Quinn’s story of taking over Ireland and his Eve. The story was a page turner as always in this world! I couldn’t put it down! I like the alpha male vampires in this world and their protective side! Quinn is definitely a powerhouse with a fiery side as far as vampire lords go. Eve is a strong woman out for revenge against the vamps who killed her brother. Can they work together to accomplish both of their missions? I guess you will have to read it to find out because I’m not telling!
D.B. Reynolds always tells a fantastic story with all sorts of twists and turns in her complicated worlds that you can’t help but love! I can’t wait to see what her genius-self cooks up next!
I highly recommend to any Vampire fans who want action-packed romance with fierce vamps!
The Vampire Wars are getting more exciting as the American Vampires expand their reach and bring the fight to Ireland.
Quinn and Eve are strong, compelling characters that have an undeniably sizzling chemistry that has sparks flying in every direction along with some snarky dialogue as well emotional ups and downs that easily draws readers into the story and ensures that the readers want to know every last detail of this rocky relationship as they struggle toward their happily ever after. Their romance is made even more interesting in the fact that Quinn may have met his match in every way which has the couple bristling with egos and tough exteriors.
As with all of the Vampires in America series, Quinn is full of thrills and chills as Quinn plots and plans to take down the Master of Ireland and his illegal operations. There are lots of twists and turns to keep readers guessing and enemies to either destroy or turn against their leader all while Eve keeps Quinn on his toes with her vendetta against vampires.
D.B. Reynolds sure has a way with words and she makes sure her characters do as well as she give them brilliant life and she makes her vampire world so fascinating that I never get bored no matter how many times read each and every one. So, I am quite thrilled to tell you that you that once again I have enjoyed my time spent in her world while I got to know Quinn and Eve and I can’t wait for the next book as I believe it may be time to visit Scotland….hmmm?