Four sexy vampires. One mortal-born witch. An ancient secret that will test them all.I’m not a very good witch. It’s not my fault. Being born a mortal sucks and my black cat familiar follows me around like a security blanket. All the other coven brats make fun of me.My vampires don’t seem to mind. They pose as my mentors and get Aunt Sandra off my back. My initiation into the Royal Covens is only … into the Royal Covens is only three days away. They’re supposed to teach me how to hide what I really am: a reincarnation of some ancient and powerful witch. I think they’re just telling me that to get in my pants.
What my vampires don’t hide is their hunger for me, both for my blood and my body. That dangerous kind of thrill is going to get me into serious trouble.
Captivated: Royal Covens Book 1 is a medium-burn reverse harem romance and part of a 3-book series.
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Could. Not. Put. This. Down.
From page 1 it gripped me, as Evie is a great character: strong, independent, self-aware, not gullible, doesn’t care what anyone thinks, good values … and a trouble magnet. Enter a bunch of hot vampires, conspiracy, power plays and a dangerous initiation and you get one wild ride.
5 stars
This book does have a cliffhanger, but it’s no biggie since the complete trilogy is available. I strongly suggest just buying or borrowing the complete set—you’ll understand as you get into it.
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Really enjoyed this book, love the main character and her spunk… off to read the next book!
Oh this is so full of twists and turns throughout it. I loved the action and drama throughout the story. It draws you in and doesn’t let go. The characters are stunningly developed with amazing personalities. I love the interaction between the characters as the scenes play out. The descriptions are vivid and so much of an element to the story. This is a must read and doesn’t disappoint. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
I really liked all the different paranormals each of them are. Evelyn believes she’s a mortal-born witch. But, is she really? She unleashes a series of events that will change her life. Definitely going to check out more of the series.
I have loved J. R. Thorn’s books and this series is right up there with them. Being a witch can be a great thing but if you were born a mortal then it’s not so great. But finding out that you now have 4 vampire guardians can be great but is that all they want to be is Guardians to her. This is a great book and even better is that it’s a series it means more J.R. Thorn to read.
Evie is a mortal witch. She wasnt born one. She was taken in by her coven when she was a child. Things are a bit foggy about that but she’s always just believed what her Aunt told her. A twist of fate and she’s drawn into a vision and in order to get back and survive was to bond to the pillars aka the vey hot Warlock Vampires she was seeing in the vision. From there things get really interesting. Things arent what they seem and she needs training for her initiation into the coven where she’ll receive her powers. Then she finds out she’s a reincarnation of a very powerful witch. Whats the worse that can happen?
First book in a series is important. It sets the tone for the whole series. You have to have a good plot, characters, and the flow has to work. Thats how you draw your readers in. Its gotta go BOOM. That didnt happen for me in this book. I felt left behind on details and we were expected to know them. Book moved fairly quickly but the book needs more fleshing out. For instance, I wanted to know more about initiation and it was glossed over. I wanted to know the history of it and exactly whats going to happen. We didnt get that. I wanted more information on all the covens including hers. All we know about her is her real parents were killed when she was little but the details are hazy but we might get more information about that in later books. Evie was pretty accepting of her guardians and things progressed quickly with them. This wasnt a huge deal but worth mentioning.
I thought the bonding would be a tad slower. I sort of expected a little more shoving between Evie and her vampires but it was simple and easy. World building hardly existed here. I was confused by the dynamics in when people are born witches or mortals and how they define where they go into the world. Is this a supernatural world and humans are just part of it? Is it mortals and them? I know about Evie’s situation but what about others? I’ll definitely be reading the next book. This was good and it does keep me curious but its not without issues.
I was interested after reading the blurb and wasn’t disappointed. It keeps you wanting to not put the book down until you get to the end. The characters are awesome and I love how they are together. I can’t wait to read more, i have a feeling there are going to be a bunch of twists
Evie is a mortal-born witch and she sucks at magic. Her initiation is in three days and she’s nervous. Now there are four vampires who want to mentor her. They tell her that she’s a reincarnation of an ancient witch, but men will say anything to get some. Lies? Who knows?
An exciting RH series full of magic and danger. I enjoyed the suspense and mayhem that held me captive throughout the story. I can’t wait to see what happens next and discover more about the characters.
I love this book. Evelyn is an amazing character and her vamps are hot and very hot for her in every way. This story is a nail biting adventure with twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat the whole time. It’s very vivid on its details and sucks you in making you feel like part of the story. The way the FMC and the guys interact is amazing like they compliment each other in the most perfect ways. I absolutely recommend this book.
This book has a great idea but I feel it wasn’t executed very well. There were a lot of characters who weren’t consistent and a lot of stuff wasn’t well research. Although magic in fiction can be whatever you want, there wasn’t enough put in to catch my interest. There were only three or four flowers/herbs mentioned when plants were supposed to be big in getting energy, and the blood magic was inconsistent in that everyone used blood but then someone was considered a rare blood witch. Also slicing large sections is getting old in fiction in general, even if you can heal fast. It is unnecessary for blood magic and would be very, very messy.
I did like the vampires and the idea that they are her guardians was pretty cool. I just wished I could find out more about them, and wished they weren’t quite as resistant in helping her when they are supposed to be her guardians. The grammar and writing was done well and it was easy to read. Recommend for people wanting a different take on the vampire x witch genre.
What an awesome story! I am so loving this story! I need to know what happens next! I love all the magic and secrets and sexy characters oh my. Haha. This is the first book of this series and after reading it non stop I can honestly say it’s definitely worth reading. You will be just as anxious for the next book like me! I don’t like to post spoilers always best to read it for yourself and find out what happens. Highly recommend this!
ONE FLIPPING AMAZING ADVENTURE!!!
Wow! Talk about waters ten feet high and rising. Oh yeah, Thorn brought magic with this little guy leaves you reeling and wanting more. She can spin it with a realism thats captivated and breathtaking. She pours it on when she created this strong storyline with such a dynamic plot and perfect balance with the characters bringing them alive right before your eyes. When the sparks start to fly, best watch for flames. The personalities are well matched and brought together smoothly. The scenes were so vividly detailed it paints a majestic backdrop that feels so realistic it’s like you’re right there in middle of ground zero with them. Throw in some twists and turn and a few bumps and bruises as you watch the world light up. Amazing job Thorn, thanks for sharing this little gem with us.
Another great story from this author. But oh that cliffhanger…. Uggg I need next book like now!!! Loving these characters. Bast was a surprise. Definitely wasn’t expecting that part. I won’t give away any spoilers but this is a must read. And be prepared to love this story and want more.
Wow!
Totally didn’t see that coming. If this is just the first book, I can only imagine what is going to happen in the next! This is going to be quite the wild ride I can already tell. I definitely need more of Killian and Aaron that’s for sure. Though Bast was quite unexpected.
A fantastic read. You won’t be able to put this book down. This book grabs you from page one until the last page, before you no it the book has ended. You get so wrapped up in the book and the Characters, you can see the scenes in your mind so well. And theres never a dull moment. I love the humor as well. This Author does a fantastic job, of blowing it right out of the water and the book cover is fantastic.
Shauna Joesten