Now that Dante Gabriel recognizes the blood bond Erin Hamilton has formed with him, he has to convince her that she must complete the bond for both their sakes. Vampires are rapidly dying out, and humans have long considered them nothing more than a myth. How can he make her understand?Erin has fallen in love with Dante, but she’s still confused and angered by his behavior. To keep her mind … mind occupied, she immerses herself in a mystery that has evolved at work. Patients have been disappearing from the hospital, and Erin finds a clue regarding their blood.
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Just finished part 3, and couldn’t put it down. I can’t get enough of Dante and Erin!! She is starting to put things together, and Dante seems to have more questions than answers. Thank you Helen for such a great vamp book. On to part 4!
Dante & Erin’s Story Is A Paranormal Romance Set In New Orleans. It Is A Quick Read That Will Pull You Into The Mystery Of Who Took Dante Captive & Why. After Escaping Ten Years As A Blood Slave To The Mysterious Queen, He Needs Answers.
Unchained: Blood Bond Volume 1 includes the Blood Bond Saga, Parts 1-3. Each part is a quick read; they are not standalones. The saga is a paranormal romance. It is Dante Gabriel and Erin Hamilton’s story
FROM BLOOD BOND SAGA, PART 1:
Dante Gabriel and his cousin River were like normal teens when they decided to disobey and sneak out to Bourbon Street to attend the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans ten years ago. The problem was that they weren’t normal teens, and they weren’t mature enough to handle the supernatural activity that pervaded such an event. There is a lot of cosmic energy in the air in New Orleans in general thanks to all the voodoo practitioners, and Mardi Gras really tapped into all that concentrated energy. The boys had been warned by their fathers, identical vampire twins, not to go. But eighteen year old Dante and his seventeen year old cousin chose to go anyway. Dante doesn’t remember what happened that night. He doesn’t know what happened to River. He doesn’t even know how much time has passed. All he knows is that he woke up bound. He has been treated horribly in his captivity, and his inability to fight off his captor shames him. He eventually gave up the fight, accepted his fate. He was kept to serve the Queen as a blood slave. But drinking vampire blood is morally distasteful. That along with the unthinkable abuse he has suffered makes him want to tune it out and forget it all. The problem is that he cannot get the Queen’s voice out of his head.
When Dante one day escapes his bonds, suddenly finding himself unchained and free, he just hopes to be able to find his family. But first, he needs blood. He follows the scent to a blood bank, which is where he first sees Erin.
Erin Hamilton, roughly twenty-seven, had followed her boyfriend Cory to New Orleans, but she decided to stay even after their breakup two years ago. She has made a life for herself there, buying her own home. She works at University Hospital just north of the French Quarter, along with Lucy Cyrus, her best friend. Her brother Jay works at the New Orleans Police Department and was just promoted to detective. Erin had always dreamed of becoming a doctor, but her parents never made much money, and the idea of so much debt had her readjust and choose nursing instead. She has worked as an ER nurse for five years now. The ER can be challenging work that is often a matter of life or death. She donates her own blood regularly for the cause. When she needs to grab some blood from the blood bank for a gunshot wound victim late one night, she isn’t prepared for the bloody mess she finds – nor the blood-covered strange man she finds in the middle of it. What surprises her most is her instinctive need to protect him.
As Dante reconnects with his family, he must come to terms with the decade that he lost in his captivity. His father and uncle have been missing since they went in search of him. He feels guilty for all his family went through because of his foolishness. His grandfather, Bill, is the pillar of their family. At 102, he is the oldest living pure vampire and a source of much-needed answers. But Dante isn’t ready to face his grandfather and to come to terms with his time in captivity. He would rather forget it all for now. And thoughts of Erin don’t help matters much. He cannot seem to forget her, even though he should. He isn’t safe until he makes up for lost time and learns more about vampirism, his ancestry, and how to blend into the human world.
Dante and Erin have instant chemistry in this paranormal romance. Dante must hold back despite how much he wants Erin, and Erin gets conflicting messages from the handsome and mysterious stranger. She begins to have doubts as her self-esteem takes a hit. There are a few surprise entanglements that liven things up and keep you on your toes as you read; it looks like there might be more unveiled in the next book. As Dante tries to work through his feelings and reconnect with family, he must battle the Queen’s voice in his head and pray that he doesn’t fall prey to her again.
IN BLOOD BOND SAGE, BOOK 2:
Book one had left off with a cliffhanger just after Dante had finally given into his desire for Erin. Something had stopped him, though. Here we learn that Erin had a mysterious bite mark on her inner thigh, something she was completely unaware of. Still, Dante immediately recognizes it for what it is and is consumed with a myriad of feelings. He wants to protect Erin, to claim her, but is also repulsed by the mark. He knows she had certainly been glamoured, an unsuspecting victim. Dante flees from Erin and his uncontrollable desire for her once again, determined to find out who had bitten her and ensure her safety.
But Dante’s life is still too unsettled for him to do much good at this point. He had disappeared from home at age eighteen, but life had gone on for everyone else. His family had evolved since then. River and Emilia had gone to college. They had careers. River’s father had sat down with him and told him all the secrets that Dante’s grandfather Bill still refuses to share. Bill claims Dante isn’t ready to hear it, that it might add to his trauma. Bill seems changed, too. He spends his time researching, and the compassion that Dante so desperately needs doesn’t come from Bill. The world has changed in ten years, too.
Dante is drowning as he desperately tries to take back his life, but in many ways he is still that eighteen year old late bloomer who disappeared from Bourbon Street. One thing is very certain though. He wants Erin. He feels compelled to be with her. Yet he knows it is wrong to have her when she doesn’t know the truth about him. His Grandpa Bill wants Dante to open up about his years in captivity, but Dante only wants to forget. He wants the knowledge owed him, thinking that is the missing key that will give him perspective and help him move forward. Dante struggles with this and with his attraction to Erin. He is convinced they are somehow destined for one another, and frustrated that River and Bill insist that is impossible.
Meanwhile, Erin begins to piece together some odd bits of information she comes across at the hospital. Her curiosity gets the better of her as she begins to investigate.
IN BLOOD BOND SAGA, BOOK 3:
As book two closed, Grandpa Bill’s research had brought him to something that had not been documented in over a thousand years. He thinks that what Dante has been describing as an uncontrollable urge to be with Erin is perhaps a blood bond, a trait that scholars had presumed had long since died out amongst their kind. It is believed to have developed as a defense mechanism by humans, who initiate the bond. The human and vampire bond not just emotionally, but physically as well. They cannot survive without one another. This supposedly was another hit on vampire fertility. Because the human and vampire mated, no pure vampires would result from the match.
Dante has some misgivings with Bill, though. Questions arise as he comes to realize that Bill isn’t quite the same person he was when Dante disappeared at age eighteen. He isn’t convinced he can trust Bill. Above all, he wants to ensure Erin’s safety. Bill insists that the pull Dante feels is coming Erin, but he has a difficult time accepting that notion. The pull Dante feels is internal. He needs Erin. Although Bill’s findings do help explain a lot, Dante isn’t convinced that the explanation is completely accurate.
The theme of vampire fertility continues as Dante and River worry over Emilie’s unplanned pregnancy. She refuses to share information, but River is convinced that the father is Jay Hamilton, his new partner and Erin’s brother.
Erin’s curiosity continues in this book, but she becomes increasingly confused about various little things. Her relationship with Dante continues to be hot and cold, but things begin to turn the corner when he invites her into his home and introduces her to his grandfather.
As Dante finally recognizes his need to get control over his emotions, he opens up to Bill about his time in captivity. Though painful, it is probably a little cathartic, too. Talking about it seems to help him focus a little better. Dante comes to some realizations before the book comes to an end. He eventually asks River for his help in finding out who took him. Things begin to heat up with him and Erin, but his concern for her only increases. He hopes to complete the blood bond with her before shifting his attention to capturing his captor.
Dante and Erin’s story is a paranormal romance set in New Orleans. It is a quick read that will pull you into the mystery of who took Dante captive and why. The short books in the saga read like a serial drama. After escaping ten years as a blood slave to the mysterious Queen, Dante needs answers. We learn that the vampire population is endangered thanks to a fertility issue and the shortage of female vampires. Despite their many genetic advantages, vampires in this drama don’t live forever and have difficulty reproducing. They are a dying breed. The story is well-written and plot-driven. The plot is fairly simple thus far. The characters are still being introduced here, so much remains to be learned. Dante’s constant hot and cold does start to grate – it seems every time he and Erin almost get together, he must leave for one reason or another. The story is told in first person. The POV alternates between Dante and Erin, with the epilogue in the Queen’s POV. I rate this book four stars.
I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Soooo seductive…always on edge….whats next? This series is amazing.
OMG This book is amazing. I felt so bad for Dante when he had to find his dads body . They whole cemetery part was thrilling. Finding out Erin was half vampire was a good one as well. Their love is like no other . Their bond is unbroken . I love this series and can’t get enough of it. Glad to see everyone is all helping one another to figure the whole missing women part out. The dark side of Dante is coming out but I am sure he will control it. Everyone needs to read this . I love Helen
Wow… although these instalments are short, they are fulfilling, I can’t get enough! Part 3 starts off where part 2 ends. A few questions are answered but more mystery start to arise, Dante and Erin FINALLY let into their desire for one another and things get heated! Dante questions this blood bond between him and Erin, and if it’s real. Grandpa Bill is hiding something, I can feel it! Erin isn’t herself, she seems to be all over the place, forgetting simple tasks like locking the door, things aren’t right in her head, she thinks she’s seeing people that aren’t really there. While all this is going on Dante and Erin become closer and Dante fears for Erin and her wellbeing. He tries not to let his desire pull him closer to her but it seems as though his attempts at staying away are failing.
All in all this instalment was amazing, and I never doubted it wouldn’t be. Helen loves to keep us on our toes, she’s the queen of cliffhangers and the way she writes, her ability to write in every detail and more makes you fall deeper and deeper into the plot, making it easy to picture what is happening, She holds your attention and doesn’t let it go and leaves you hanging! Extremely well written.
Helen Hardt is an amazing author! Love her romance stories! I recommend all her books!
I couldn’t put it down it took me 3 hours to read it and I loved it. Can’t wait for number 4 to come out
Love this series I’m so a helen hardt fan….keep them coming
It was awesome
Erin, is Dante’s Blood Bond. If she doesn’t feed him, she will die, or it is believed.
There are so many strange things happening since meeting Dante. Erin, has had a lot of forgetfulness and seeing people who clearly aren’t there.
At the hospital, there is the mystery of why so much B+ blood is needed over any other.
The voices in Dante’s head continue to torture him. But, he does finally get to consummate his relationship with Erin.
Dante is concerned that, Bill might have more information about his abduction than he has told. Is he lying? Dante also came to the realization that he didn’t escape, he was let loose. And he and those he loved, Erin, could be in danger.
Dang Helen, could you do any better at keeping me on the edge?
I’m dying here.
Can’t wait to see how the story plays out. As always, 5 glorious stars.
Dante Gabriel finds out how relationships work. Erin Hamilton is still helping people – she has a real compassion. By the time you get to the end of chapter two you’ll realize that this is a saga that needs to be read in order – events that have happened previous to this.
I was happy to see that I’m able to continue my Blood Bond soap opera. It’s a series where the books are short, which is good for me. Now that the weather is changing that means more yard work. Since I can get this finished in just a couple of hours, it leaves me plenty of time to get some other things done.
This story continues to tease me with the continuing connection between the main characters. Dante is conflicted about how to handle things. And so is Erin. The secondary characters stay mostly in the background with this one. It lets us really get to know how Dante and Erin are working at being a couple. I’m invested in this series now and there’s no way I can stop here.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Wow. This author keeps on surprising me with her writing. This is the third part of the amazing series Blood Bond. You do need to read these books in order or you will be totally lost. I devoured this book in one sitting.
This book starts off right where the last book ended. Erin is in love with Dante but she is tired of his cold shoulder. She wants him to choose her or nothing. Erin is also trying to solve a mystery that she finds at work. Her patients are disappearing and she has no idea where they go. Erin wants to find out what is going on. When Dante starts acting weird again she wonders if he might know what is going on. Will Erin find out what is going on or will she be left in the dark?
“What Dante and I had shared so far seemed almost …normal to me. Seemed like what I’d been put on the planet for— to be with him.”
I can NOT get enough of the Blood Bond Saga. Each installment only gets better than the last. I am so glad Helen Hardt decided to write a paranormal because she is beyond nailing it! Dante and Erin are seriously one of my new favorite book couples! Their chemistry is smoking HOT and consumes the pages of your kindle. The devotion they carry for each other leaves you in a constant state of SWOONS! I just can’t read the pages of their story quick enough. The mystery behind this saga is what draws me in most. The author does a great job of keeping you on your toes. For every inch the author gives you, she has another mile of mystery waiting to take it’s place. I honestly have no idea how this story is going to end and I LOVE it! My mind is swimming in questions I am desperate to know the answers too. To say I am ready to five into part 4 is a understatement!
“I want to peel every layer of clothing off you and watch as each new inch of skin is exposed. I want to go slowly. I want to savor this night, Erin . I want to savor you.”
Erin has really grown on me this book. I have always liked her character but I’m truly starting to fully connect with her. As her connection grows with Dante steadily coming into herself. Shes much less naive this book as well. Shes finally starting to see bits and pieces she’s missed previously. Erin is finally starting to have questions arise and the mystery is only growing with each answer she discovers.
“But why are you here?” He chuckled against the top of my head. “Because no matter what happens in my life, I always feel like I should be here. With you.”
Dante is seriously one of the most consiming vampires I have read. His draws you in with his mystery, while sinking you with his charm. Dante is so passionate about every thing he does. I can’t count the number of times he had me melting into a puddle of swoons! I mean seriously, EVERYTHING about him is SMOKING HOT! I also love that his character is also so vulnerable. That vulnerability squeezes my heart every time. Your heart definitely breaks for him when the demons of his past take hold.
*5 STARS*
Is never truly a good enough rating for each installment to this saga. I really wish I could give it the 10 it deserves.
BLOOD BOND SAGA #3 By Helen Hardt
Dante and Erin’s story continues in this 3rd saga of Blood Bond. It picks up right from the ending of the 2nd saga. Dante knows there is a blood bond between him and Erin, but he has to have his grandfather Bill explain it to understand it. Then he needs to share with Erin and explain why he has been disappearing on her. Erin has worries with things that are happening at work and doesn’t understand them. Helen is writing a excellent story here and Dante is hot! This is not Twilight and Edward is no Dante.
Oh my freaking god, so much suspense is killing me, it was freaking awesome at this point I don’t trust anyone, that damn “queen” I hate her.
This is definitely one of the best vampire series, Helen Hardt is amazing and the twists in this series is keeping us on our toes, it’s highly addictive.
Blood Bond by Helen Hardt is part three in the Blood Bond Saga. The story continues of Dante Gabriel and Erin Hamilton. This Saga is a 6 part story line that is a really exciting page turner read. You get done with one book and you just want the other one right away.
Dante is bring up questions he has about what happened in the past and what is going on now. Dante is still fighting the voices in his head too. But he is still very protective of Erin even more so now that her memory seems to be having issue along with things she is seeing that are question if they are really there.
This series is a edge of your one for sure.
Part 3 continues right where part 2 left off. Dante finds out information from his grandfather in regards to a blood bond between him and Erin. As Dante tries to figure out exactly what that means, he becomes suspicious of his grandfather and other family members. He worries he may be putting Erin at risk and in more danger than originally thought. One thing is for sure, he is in love with her. And it may be time to tell Erin what he is. Erin is starting to take notice of the things going on at work while also confused about her behavior (door unlocked when she KNOWS she locked it, swears she saw somebody in her home, etc). Things start to steam up and Dante doesn’t know if he can control his blood lust for Erin. Another awesome read!
Erin is becoming suspicious of the odd coincidences happening at the hospital and is beginning to put them together as puzzle pieces. She’s not sure what she’s going to find. Meanwhile her need continues to grow. Dante keeps showing up and his need for her is palpable. His grandfather supplies him with an explanation of how he is so drawn to Erin; a blood bond. While it seems crazy it all makes sense in an inexplicable way. What he can’t figure out are the bite marks in Erin and her odd behaviors.
There’s a reason that I don’t normally read continuing stories. Sometimes because they just aren’t very good. Another is that I hate to wait for the next part. With Helen Hardt’s series, it’s the waiting that is the hard part. Some questions have been answered but THERE are so many new questions. What will Erin do when she finds out about Dante? What about any of her coworkers? Are some of them involved with the missing patients or with Dante’s abduction? What about Bill? I can’t wait for Part 4!
The way Helen Hardt weaves this story is AWESOME! The third book in the Saga lets us know that Dante Gabriel is understanding what his Blood Bond to Erin Hamilton is…he also understands that he loves her as well. Erin doesn’t understand all she knows is that she wants him and she is getting ready to find out some of his secrets.