She was everything he’d learned to hate, but she was also everything his soul desired. Chelle Masterson:I’m done with vampires.Especially rock and roll playing vampires.I may be a new vampire, but that doesn’t mean I’m naïve. And I don’t like being treated that way. I only want to find my place in this new and scary life I’ve been cursed with. Unfortunately, trouble seems to follow me wherever I … life I’ve been cursed with. Unfortunately, trouble seems to follow me wherever I go, starting with my very first attempt to feed on my own …
But then I come face to face with a very charming stranger who seems to want to help, but can I trust him?
Josh Barrett:
He knows his priorities—reporting the news by day, drinking himself into a self-loathing stupor by night. His workaholic tendencies can’t completely mask the horrific night that changed his life forever … until a beautiful, sexy, and utterly mysterious woman enters his life and changes everything.
“Captivated by this Book! Chelle and Josh have such an amazing chemistry. Alluring, Tantalizing me with her beauty. Sweet mother of God, help me. I was falling in love with a vampire.”
“Sweet Innocent Love. Love knows what it wants even when those involved don’t. A wonderful read, and wonderful continuation to the Immortal Hearts of San Francisco Series!”
“Captivated and I don’t care who knows it! 5 Captivated stars!!! I’m hooked on this series! After reading book one, I knew I was in love. So the minute I got my hands on this book, I knew I’d gobble it up in one sitting… and that’s exactly what I did. This book is just as captivating (no pun intended) as the first book!! The details and the story will pull you in and you won’t want to stop reading this book until the end!! I love all things vampires and this book was perfect!!”
“Gotta Love Those Vampires Damn these vampires are so awesome! They are good people…the author again brought the ‘family’ out again but this is Chelle’s story. Oh and her human Josh. They both have demons that are going to be hard to get rid of. Can she resist his blood? Will he see her as a monster? Can they find love?”
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Captivated By A Vampire is definitely a smoking hot story that once I started I had to finish just to see how Josh and Chelle’s story ended! The amazing delicious hot chemistry between these characters held me captivated with their intriguing story! I absolutely loved it and can hardly wait to start the next one in this Immortal Hearts of San Francisco Series! I also thought the narrators did a fantastic job bringing this delicious hot story to life! I absolutely recommend this book or audiobook to anyone looking for a fantastic story!
This is book 2 in Griscom’s Immortal Hearts of San Francisco series and I think I loved it even more than book 1. While it can be read as a stand alone, I think some of the characters and backgrounds will read better if this series is read in order. This books focus is on newly turned vamp Chelle and news reporter Josh – both of whom were introduced to us in book 1 but wow – this book had some surprises in store for us! A wonderful blend and balance of steamy, sweet and suspense! Delving into the horrific pasts of these two characters which causes turmoil in the now. Well written and beautifully narrated – I adore the dual narration that truly brings these characters to life and this vamp clan has just captured my heart – I love them! I can’t wait to see what surprises are in store for us next!
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
*this review is based on the audio version of this read
Captivated by a Vampire: Billionaire, Rock Stars, Vampires (Immortal Hearts of San Francisco Book 2)
by Susan Griscom
I give this book 3 1/2 stars it was a alright read but I would have enjoyed their HEA if I felt it totally was… what was going to happen when he grew old and died?
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review**
Note: This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.
This author has a way of getting you to like a book then giving you the second one to make you like the next one more. This is exactly what happened to me. I read Tempted By a Vampire and really, really liked it. But then I get my hands on this baby and love this story even more! This story is about Chelle and Josh. We meet Chelle in Tempted and she is the one that Lane turned into a vampire…not by choice. Chelle and Lane have lots of history and Chelle is finally getting out on her own. Josh is an investigative journalist, and a mere human, that is given an assignment that has him questioning himself. When Chelle and Josh meet they have strong connection. As things unfold, Chelle starts remembering her past, her parents, and the circumstances surrounding her parents death. As these things come to light she and Josh start confiding in each other and find that their pasts aren’t so different and they are more alike than they thought. Now they have to figure out if they can be good for each other. But this is not where this story ends. Not even close! There is a ginormous twist that will make your head spin and is absolutely worth the read. When you get to this part, you will understand completely what I mean.
“I’d never asked for the life I was handed. Not the one growing up, or the one I had now. If that’s what you could call it. In order for there to be life, there must be death. I suppose I’ve already had both. This life now, I don’t know exactly what to call it. Undead existence, I suppose. But it is, what it is. I’m happy that I still have some sort of life. F**king Lane.”
“I smiled against her sweet, pale cheek and sighed. She may not be forcing me to stay, but I was most definitely her prisoner , bound not by ropes or shackles, and not against my will, but by the pure, unrelenting desire I felt for her . I was a goner. I’d always be forever in love with her. “Woman, you are going to be the death of me.”
There is this perfect balance of love and hate. It’s full of bada$$ery and is soooooooo HOT! A MUST READ!
“Whatever you want, baby. I’m yours. I’ve been yours since that very first night when you captivated me with your beauty. ”
I know this book is a standalone yet part of a series of related books, but I think this book blew the first one out of the water. Yes it’s the same author. Some of the same characters. The same setting but this one I was by far my favorite. Chelle just something so alluring about her. She is just so captivating. I adored her fight, her spunk, her sexy no holds bar attitude. This bad ass chic won’t let anything or anyone break own her. I love characters that are strong and independent, they don’t need anyone. These are the ones who truly can love. Chelle’s love and compassion compares to no other.
When you love with your whole heart the sex is mind blowing. Mrs. Griscom definitely knows how to turn the heat level up. I found myself devouring this book in a matter of hours. I am highly anticipating the next book in The Immortal Hearts series