Dante Gabriel is starving. What he craves is red gold—human blood. After being held captive as a blood slave to a female vampire for years, he has finally escaped. Unchained at last, he follows his nose to the nearest blood bank to sate his hunger.ER nurse Erin Hamilton expects just another busy night shift…until she finds a gorgeous stranger vandalizing the hospital blood bank. Though her logic … her logic tells her to turn him in, she’s pulled by stronger and unfamiliar emotions to protect the man who seems oddly infatuated with her scent. Chemistry sizzles between them, but Dante, plagued by nightmares of his time in captivity, fears he won’t be able to control himself…especially when he discovers a secret she doesn’t even know she’s hiding.
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You wont regret starting this book and series if you’re a fan of vampires and supernatural. This is a steamy exciting adventure filled page turner
This new genre for Helen Hardt is Amazing! Dante is a vampire who was held captive for 10 years by a crazy female vampire. He is set free & stumbles on to Erin at the hospital. Erin is a RN that works night shift in ER. They slowly develop a relationship which turns hot & sexy. All the characters are amazing. Lucy, River, Bill, Emilia & many more!! Love the Blood Bond Saga. Can’t wait for next book! This is must read?!
I am big Helen Hardt fan but I’m a HUGE paranormal romance fan. I was in heaven to find I could have both together. Helen has done it again. I know some of her fans were hesitant to read this new book but not me. I dived right into it and I was not disappointed. Blood Bond 1 introduced us to Dante Gabriel. After being held captive as a blood slave, he escapes and finds his way to a blood bank and ER nurse Erin Hamilton. Instead of turning him in, she finds herself drawn to him. The chemistry is off the charts between the two and we find ourselves at the start of another amazing saga as only Helen Hardt can tell.
TJ FInn
Helen brings a whole new concept on what vampires are with her newest book, Blood Bond. Being a long time fan of vampires, I was a little worried at first but as I read on, I was really pleased on her perception of what a vampire is. Dante is a young vampire who was held captive for 10 years and raids a blood bank in an ER once he escapes. Erin is an ER nurse who runs into Dante unexpectedly and each experiences a pull to each other. The story follows Dante, trying to figure out his way in a world that has changed so much during his captivity and no idea on what to do with himself when it comes to living as a vampire. Erin is trying to figure out why she can’t get this guy off her mind but all she knows is she wants him. Really great read and can’t wait to see what happens next as it finishes with a cliff hanger grrrr!
Blood Bond Saga: Part One was a great read by Helen Hardt. I absolutely loved reading about Dante and Erin. Dante is a vampire who finds himself finally free after being held captive for ten years. Erin is an ER nurse who finds herself attracted to the odd man that she finds in the hospital blood bank. I can’t wait to read more of their story. This is a short read that was very hard to put down.
How do you adjust after being imprisoned aand tortured for ten years? Dante’s escape is something he longed for but now that it’s happened, moving through the real world is not easy. He meets Erin and lusts after her blood and her body. She seems to be compelled to trust him and reciprocate his lustful feelings. The only problem is Dante’s mercurial moods. One minute he’s seducing her and the next he’s pushing her away. All the while he has a hard time keeping his captor out of his head. Reuniting with his family is tough because he won’t tell his story or ask for their help.
I have always been obsessed with paranormal tales, especially those revolving around handsome and blood-thirsty vampires. The Blood Bond Saga is a breath of fresh air as Helen Hardt manages to bring a refreshingly original concept into a generally played out genre. Dante makes for an achingly relatable vampire as he struggles to follow the rules and expectations of a society he only has a juvenile understanding of due to extremely unfortunate circumstances. However, the connection between he and Erin transcends societal rules and watching their tango of confusion and tension play out is exasperatingly beautiful.
I went into Blood Bond Saga already loving Helen Hardt’s books and she didn’t disappoint with this series. Dante has been held captive for 10 years as a blood slave to another vampire. She has tortured and abused him until he escapes. He is starving and finds himself in a hospital blood bank in a feeding frenzy. ER nurse Erin walks in and finds him covered in blood but can’t bring herself to call the police. Dante and Erin have an unexplained pull to each other.
Helen does an amazing job of weaving this story! I love books in the paranormal genre but this story has great twists and I am only through Part 1. I am so attached to Dante and Erin already. Also loved the way that Erin and Dante’s families are interconnected. If you love some paranormal suspense then don’t wait grab Blood Bond and start reading.
Excellent start to a new series! Dante had me hooked from page 1 and the storyline with Erin prevented me from being able to put it down. I can’t wait to get more back story on Dante’s time with the queen and what is so special about him to her. I feel like there is an ancestry story with Erin that I’m looking forward to delving into.
In this first part of Blood Bond we meet Dante, a vampire who’s just escaped captivity and in need of blood so he goes to a blood bank where he is find by Erin,a nurse.
There’s an attraction between the two that neither can deny,but Dante is not sure he can control his craving.
Intriguing and sexy with good descriptive writing can’t wait to read more of this series!
Paranormal romance is my catnip and I was over the moon when I heard that Helen was writing a new series in this genre. Once again, Helen captivates my heart and attention in this tale of a sexy vampire, Dante, who meets ER nurse Erin. Their chance meeting strikes a chord in both and little to they know their lives will never be the same.
Dante is haunted by recent events that caused him to be estranged from his family. He has been reunited with them all, but his transition back into his daily life will be anything but routine. He feels cheated and wants answers on why he was subjected to the awful things he doesn’t want to talk about. Erin’s life will never be the same once Dante enters her life. She doesn’t know why she feels this incredible pull and connection to him, but it’s clear she needs to figure it out.
This a quintessential romance by Helen with twists, turns and secrets that need to be uncovered. We get the connection, heat, mystery and that I’ve become accustomed to. I will sit back and anxiously wait for the next chapter the journey between Dante and Erin!
OMG such a wonderful read. Helen’s first walk into the paranormal was an excellent choice. Dante and Erin are such a wonderful couple.
Dante is a vampire that was taken when he was 18. Erin is an ER nurse working the graveyard shift. They can stay away from each other since Erin meets him in the hospital blood bank. Erin doesn’t know why she can’t stay from Dante.
The only thing is the cliffhanger at the end. I really need to know what happens next. I’m biting my nails to find out and get the next book.
Holy bloodsucker! I forgot how much I love a good vampire book. Book 1 introduces us to Dante Gabriel, a vampire that’s been held captive for the last ten years. When Erin Hamilton crosses his path, while working at the hospital, their bond is instant, but neither of them understand the pull.
I’ve been listening to this all day at work and am immediately starting Part 2! I love Helen Hardt’s writing and she has delivered another twisted tale, while throwing in a bit of romance. I can’t wait to learn more about Dante’s past and get some answers! Great start to the series!
It’s magnificent, I absolutely more than loved it, another perfect start to what will be an amazing new Helen Hardt Saga, I absolutely can’t wait for more, Dante and Erin are awesome.
I have read books by this author but she keeps on blowing me away. I absolutely love Paranormal romance but this story exceeded all my expectations. This is the first book to a new series. I was hooked on this book right from the beginning. These characters will pull you in immediately. I read this book in only one sitting.
Dante Gabriel is not your ordinary guy. He is a vampire but he is not your average vampire that we all grew up thinking about. Dante was held against his will for years and finally he makes his escape. He finds himself wanting to feed but everything is different. Dante finds himself in a hospital craving blood. He finds what he is looking for but he doesn’t except her to walk in.
Erin Hamilton loves taking care of people that is why she is an emergency room nurse. She loves her job. Erin is told to get blood for a patient that is bleeding out. When she gets to the blood bank she sees that someone has destroyed it. She is startled when she sees someone’s shadow hiding in the corner. When this stranger comes out he is beautiful to her. Erin knows she should report this but she feels like she needs to protect Dante but why?
I absolutely loved this book. The storyline has it all romance, mystery, and paranormal. You will fall in love with these characters right from the beginning. Dante is a beautiful vampire that has had a hard few years. He knows that things changed when he was gone but he still feels lost. Erin is a beautiful woman that has a heart of gold. She is very independent. I love a strong female character and she is one of my favorites so far. The chemistry between these characters will make your temperature rise. This talented author will keep you on the edge of your seat. The ending will make you crave more. This is the perfect way to start another incredible series.
Blood Bond Saga Part #1 by Helen Hardt is the story of Dante Gabriel and Erin Hamilton. This starts a 6 part story line for this Blood Bond Saga. They are quick reads but ones you just want to grab the next one so fast. This book starts with Dante being free from being held for several years and him needing blood. It leads him to meeting Erin who they have a instant connection…where he only wants to protect Erin even if that is from himself. Erin is a independent strong women but somehow she feelings drawn to Dante enough to do things she would normally not do.
I have always enjoyed a good Vampire romance story but now with Ms. Hardt writing it brings more joy and excitement to my reading. This is such a great start to a awesome series…I am hooked!
BLOOD BOND SAGA Part 1 By Helen Hardt
Helen Hardt has been one of my favorite authors since I found the Steel brothers. I know I can always count on a good read from her. This is no exception. I was really curious how she would go into this genre of book with vampires, flawlessly is how she did it! I have always liked vampire stories and enjoyed this one very much. I can already tell it will be a great book saga.
This is the story of a vampire named Dante who is imprisoned for 10 years on the cusp of being an adult. When he finally is able to escape, he meets up with an ER night shift nurse by the name of Erin. They are drawn together in such a way that they do not understand. Not saying anymore at this point, I don’t like to give spoilers away. Give it a try!
First I want to say, I am a Big Big Helen Hardt fan and she has a real knack for cliff hangers. I also have to admit a lot of this is my fault but after reading part 1 I felt totally ripped off. It wasn’t until after finishing part 2 and saying to my son that part 1 and 2 together were still only like half a book, and left me wanting that he asked “Is this like Bolt? Remember you said you wouldn’t be able to read it in pieces and had to wait for the 3 part volume?” It made me look in Amazon and I realized he was right. Blood Saga is a collection of short stories that for me need to be read together. BUT Where was the classic Hardt sex?? Every time things started heating up they ended abruptly. Even Christian Grey only made Ana suffer limited delayed gratification. There is only so much a reader can take enough already.
I know there are a lot of other readers like me that to not like waiting for the continuation, I learned that with Hardt’s Steel Brothers. Many people waited until it was complete before starting so they wouldn’t have to wait. I started shortly before the final book Unraveled was released so I didn’t have long to wait. The same is true for the Blood Saga but each piece is very short, able to be read in a few hours. Thankfully, Hardt decided to release part 2 the same day but why not put them together in one decent paged book instead of 2 tiny ones?
I do like the story and the characters it is both different and interesting but I would have been much happier if I waited for Unchained with parts 1-3 but its not due out until early October.
I am truly amazed at how Helen Hardt can tell a story INCREDIBLE! This was first ever Vampire read so I was a little skeptical going in but, no more. This is a page-turning, keep you attention Book. I actually couldn’t put it down.
Dante has been gone for years – when he returns he is caught in a compromising position by Erin a nurse. He senses her, craves her but he knows he can’t have her.
Erin can’t understand the need and want for Dante a “man” she has just met.
What will the next book hold I for can’t wait to find out?
WOW! This is a 5 star read. I’ve always been a sucker for a good vampire book. And I can say this one didn’t let me down.
Helen did a great job with this book. I mean who doesn’t love vampires, New Orleans, suspense, emotional turmoil, twist, & turns when reading? If any of that sounds like something you’d like check out this book!!!
I can tell that i will love Erin and Dante’s story! And that Helen will keep me on the edge of my seat through this series! And I cannot wait to see what else she had in store for these to!