He is the eldest brother of three orphaned dark vampire waifs, bound by a lifetime vow of service to protect the offspring of the Golden Vampire Monteleone family. This is a debt that Lionel Jett can never discharge.Phoebe Monteleone is a nineteen year old virgin, a Golden who has not taken the turning and who appears identical to her ancient great-great-grandmother, Maria Monteleone. Lionel Jett … Lionel Jett once harbored a secret and platonic love for Maria, who died as a mortal over three centuries ago.
The two vampire races are forbidden to mate, yet Phoebe and Lionel’s attraction risks their very souls. In addition, the war brewing between the two species threatens the entire vampire society. When the two worlds collide, who will win out? Will their brief affair be worth an eternity of damnation? Or, can duty and honor leave room for love or the possibility of a happily ever after?
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This is book number three of the Golden Vampires of Tuscany. Lionel Jett is the oldest Jett brother and he and his brothers are protectors for the Monteleone family. Lionel and his brothers, Hugh and Jeb are dark vampires and are bound to serve the family. With Jeb missing and presumed dead, Lionel and Hugh remain guardians for the family. Lionel is attracted to Phoebe Monteleone, but knows that there can never be any relationship between the two of them. When Lionel rescues Phoebe after she was attacked, she realizes that she has feelings for Lionel that she can’t quite explain. Phoebe, a nineteen-year-old virgin, has not been “turned”, but the attack left her weakened. Lionel realizes that Phoebe reminds him of her great-great-great grandmother Maria, whom he loved from afar those many years ago. Although I don’t usually read vampire stories, this was a very entertaining story written in Ms. Hamilton’s unique writing style. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to give an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)
ated to be together, is this illicit love affair mor than they comprehend…
Secrets, dangerous plots and a war imminent, unfold in this new book by Sharon Hamilton, that is set to bring don the Vampire and Golden coverns.
Amongst the suspense, Phoebe is coming of age yet it’s an uncertain time, and once an attempt has been made to kidnap Phoebe… her over protective family assign trusted Monteleone protectors and Seals to guard her virtue. But those monumental decisions could very well be their undoing.
While Phoebe is over protected, she is also a very determined and head strong young woman, desiring of all that she is facing to have her time with Lionel mean more. They both feel that fated pull even when it’s supposedly wrong. How will the merging threats from both inside and outside interests affect this couple?
Fan’s of Sharon Hamiltons Military, Seals and Romantic Suspense books will enjoy the dramatic intrigue that threatens the Vampire Society and all those innocents they protect with their lives.
This is a very quick, easy to read novella. This is a prelude of more adventure and high stakes drama that is sure to come Lionel and Phoebe’s way. Not a traditional cliffhanger but you also know there is more to come with the way Sharon concludes this novella.
I’m am a fan of Sharon’s military book world and this series holds all those suspense and thrill elements but with that paranormal layer and twist. I would suggest starting from the beginning of this series to get a more familiar feel to all the persons of interest, otherwise it could be a little daunting at times to keep everyone clear.
Cheryl Pompilii’s review Nov 26, 2018
really liked it
This is the first non-Seal book of this author’s I have read and I loved it. There is a cast-like hierarchy in this vampire community with humans at the very bottom and Golden vampires at the top. Lionel is a dark vampire who are servants of the Goldens. Phoebe is a Golden who has not decided if she will remain human or accept the turning to become a vampire. Either way she and Lionel can never be together since it is forbidden.
I enjoyed this story and I am looking forward to the next installment.
I don’t want to classify this as a cliffhanger, but it is a bit of one. You really don’t know what is going to ultimately happen with Lionel and Phoebe. There isn’t an HEA. There is a potential war brewing. There is a source of evil that has not been satisfied and Lionel is standing in his way. Maybe it is a cliffhanger after all.
The book is intriguing. It is definitely not your typical vampire story. I have to be honest and admit that I did experience some confusion in regards to the relationships between the dark lords, the Golden Ones, the mortals, and Salaman.
Phoebe and Lionel were connected, but I didn’t get the sense of any chemistry between them. It was written as though there was chemistry, but I didn’t feel it at all.
I may read it again to see if I can get the relationships clear in my head. I would recommend that you give this book a try. It will be interesting to see what trials the next book brings.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book received from the author.
What an interesting story. I have not read a paranormal by Ms. Hamilton and I did enjoy it. There is so much detail for this story and I could follow it easily. Lionel is a dark vamp who lost his true love two centuries ago. He is a born protector, that is what he is made for. He is not made to cross the boundaries of races and choose Phoebe, a descendent of his one and only love. There is evil, there is love and there his hope in this book. I can’t wait for the next chapter in this series.
I received this advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.
Lionel Jett is a dark vamp who has served the Monteleone family for centuries. Phoebe Dominichelli is a Golden and mortal, who reminds Lionel of his long, lost love. This is the beginning of their story. It’s not your typical vampire story. There is depth to the characters and the storyline which draws you in and holds your interest throughout. It’s an appealing and intriguing tale which is a prequel to the next in the Golden Vampires series. It is an HFN romance and a tantalizing start to what I hope is not the end of Lionel and Phoebe’s story.
A hauntingly romantic read. Old love lost and new love found. Family, heart, intrigue and vampires. Grabbed my attention and couldn’t put down. Would definitely recommend. I received an advanced copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving a review