A kiss on New Year’s Eve is supposed to be lucky…but a vampire bite? That’s not exactly something a woman dreams of getting. And when Lark Kinsley gets bit, all bets are off. She stakes her date, runs into the night, and tries to put the whole nightmare behind her.Only she can’t.Because she immediately runs into trouble—trouble in the form of a tall, dark, and deadly sexy vampire prince named … vampire prince named Devereaux. He claims that he’s there to help her, but she’s not buying his story. The guy is no Prince Charming. After all, Prince Charming isn’t supposed to come with fangs and an appetite for blood. But Devereaux says that he’s been waiting centuries for her. That she is meant to rule with him. Obviously, he’s wrong. And possibly insane. She’s not meant to be the queen of the vamps. No matter what Devereaux says.
But he’s not the only one after her. Paranormal monsters are coming out of the woodwork. And the bite that she got? It’s making her feel strange. Hungry. Her self-control is shredding, and Lark knows she’s changing. She just doesn’t know what she’ll become.
The new year won’t go out with a bang…it will end with a bite.
Author’s note: Hey paranormal romance fans! MIDNIGHT BITE is a sexy vamp novella—expect danger, expect hot times, and expect naughty language as you ring in the new year. Let’s celebrate with some undead style!
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MIDNIGHT BITE by Cynthia Eden is a contemporary, adult, stand alone, paranormal, romance novella focusing on advertising specialist Lark Kinsley, and vampire prince Devereaux.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Lark and Devereaux) MIDNIGHT BITE follows Lark Kinsley on the eve of her twenty-sixth birthday. Lark is all too aware of the supernatural. As the daughter of a ‘monster hunter’, Lark chose not to follow in her mother’s footsteps but the repercussions of her mother’s career have followed our heroine for all of her life. Unaware of a secret deal made between the supernatural community, Lark has no idea that at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, she will become the number one target of the paranormal world. Enter Prince Devereaux, the man with whom she will fall in love, but a man who is everything she has been taught to destroy.
MIDNIGHT BITE is a fast paced story about a vampire willing to do anything to protect the woman he has waited for all of his life, a woman who is the prize is a decades old war between the supernatural and the hunter; a woman completely unaware that she is more than meets the eye. Lark Kinsley was taught to hate the paranormal beings who inhabit the world but falling in love with the prince of the vampires is completely unexpected with benefits that pull our heroine into a life she was about to embrace. The premise is entertaining and engaging; the romance is a passionate and quick to develop; the characters are sassy and colorful. MIDNIGHT BITE is a quick read: pull up a chair and embrace the dark side of happily ever after.
Loved it!
Another interesting read from my favorite author.
Lark Kinsley doesn’t expect her blonde date to have fangs and she sure isn’t ready for the Paranormals hunting her out of the blue.
Devereaux Mancini is the vampire Prince protecting Lark for a reason. He holds a lot of secrets Lark doesn’t know about.
Then there is a sexy, hell hound that was summoned and accidentally set free by Lark.
The story revolves around Lark and Dev majority of the time as they bicker back and forth on why they should or shouldn’t mate. While I enjoyed several aspects of the story, I felt it kind of lacked Cynthia Eden magic.
One of the characters I enjoyed reading is the hell hound, Noren and wished he appeared more. It’s a quick read. Cynthia Eden Midnight Bite
Midnight Bite is the perfect blend in a quick story, it has lots of hot passion, sizzling romance, and edge of your seat danger. The characters are strong and convincing which really pulls readers into their story and this fast paced plot takes over from there and holds them hostage. The romance may be fast paced but it is feisty and hot as the characters struggle with secrets, plots and manipulations while their sizzling attractions and emotions keeps their interactions quite tense. With an intriguing plot, secrets being revealed and surprising twist keeping the characters in turmoil, readers find that they have to read every last page of this thrilling holiday story.
A fun New Year’s novella. You got a stalking vampire prince for a hero, a failed monster hunter for a heroine, and every supernatural species out to kill her for her mothers deeds.
I enjoy this authors books because she always brings the safe stories that have the jealous and possessive heroes. Even though Devereaux technically stalked Lark until she was 26, he only protected her from a distance. Once he was able to pursue her, every wish was her command. She just didn’t want to be in command.
Even though Lark didn’t want to be a monster hunter, her mother’s words were still engrained in her. She was taught never to listen to a vampire. What she didn’t know is her mother had not told her the whole truth.
You get a good chase in this book. Lark fights her attraction and Dev pursues relentlessly even though he won’t push Lark to accept him. Like usual, the author had some intriguing side characters that I hope get their own story!
Eeeeep! Finally a FANFREAKINGTASTIC Vampire romance I REALLY sunk my teeth into! I have wanted a good vampire romance from Cynthia Eden for a while now and boy, did she deliver a GOOOOOOD one with Midnight Bite. Sexy, thrilling, and loaded with intense chemistry, I am completely smitten with this read!
Midnight Bite was exactly what I was looking for. It was intense (in the BEST way ONLY Miss Eden can deliver) and perfectly sexy and romantic in a deliciously dark way that one can get in a paranormal romance. When this book hit my device, I made myself savor it. I didn’t want it to end! The book had me captivated and feeling happy and craving more. This is one unforgettable read!
Midnight Bite gets a SAVORY FIVE SHOOTING STARS!
Lark was raised as a hunter and to hate all paranormals but she never had the killing instinct. So she decided to start over. But what she doesn’t realize is that she was protected until her birthday and then all bets are off. Lark goes out on a blind date on New Years Eve. What she didn’t expect was to be bitten by her date. She runs away it runs smack dab into another vampire, Devereaux, a vampire prince. Devereaux has be watching her for years and wants her for his Queen. First he’ll have to keep the other paranormals from killing her. He must bond with her on her twenty sixth birthday or the others can get her. Convincing her will be a whole other problem, Lark doesn’t trust him after he bit her and she turned into a full vampire. Devereaux will do anything for her and sets about charming her until she is taken. He’ll make a deal with anyone to get her back.
Great story with sex and vampires, wolves, and witches. Action and bloody. Great characters and storyline. Hoping for a book with Noren, the hellhound.
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She meaning Mrs Eden is a master.
Lark was always told my her mum to stay away from the monsters. Well, she would know what she was talking about – she was a monster hunter. But Lark finds herself drawn to the uber monster of them all, Prince of Vampires – Devereaux Mancini. It’s getting harder to ignore him, especially when he keeps saving her life. But his wooing technique – it needs WORK!
Well paced, great characters and an easy world to fall into. Lots of the secondary characters could easily have their own book too, which means more books could come! Fast fix for your paranormal wants!
We all know I love Cynthia Eden’s books, but most especially her paranormal romances. This was short and quick.
It’s Lark Kinsely’s birthday, and it’s New Year’s Eve. So what’s a girl to do? Blind date! But her blind date turns out to be a vampire. Luckily Lark is the daughter of an infamous monster hunter (think Van Helsing, or even Buffy, except there isn’t only one. And she’s not a very good hunter). She drives her stake into his chest, but misses the heart. She is able to escape, but she finds another vampire waiting for her. This one claims to want to help her, but as her mother said, Never trust a vamp.
Devereaux is a vampire prince. He runs the North American vampires. And he knows a lot more than he’s telling Lark. What he’s offering now is to come with him and he’ll protect her. Lark wants to know why, but he dodges that question again and again until he’s able to get her to promise a kiss at midnight to seal the deal. So she kisses him at midnight and comes with him, and he’ll protect her from every single supernatural being coming after her. And apparently there are a lot.
It turns out that while her hunter mother made a lot of enemies, her father (whom she’s never met and doesn’t even know his name) has made a deal. He’s ensured her safety until her 26th birthday. No one can touch her. And he’s powerful enough that no one has ever tried to go after her. No one wants to risk his wrath.
I normally love novellas where things move quickly. I’m all for insta-lust or even insta-love, but I felt this was a lot more one-sided than her usual stories. This had a lot of Dev being in love with Lark and I get it; he had his reasons and they worked for me. But Lark was skittish (rightly so!) and she was pissed for him not telling her everything (also rightly so!), and I’m totally okay with her softening towards him, I mean, when he was telling her that he’d tried rushing her, and forcing her to follow him, he’d realized that was wrong, and he just wanted to keep her safe, and he would give up his mission just to be with her and could she maybe like him a little bit one day? Oh my gosh, it was so cute and adorable. I think I fell a little bit for Dev.
So I’m all for Lark falling for him too, but I feel like she went from don’t touch me I hate you, to OMG I love you pretty quick. It did make me want to re-read the story to see if maybe I’m being too harsh on her, but I don’t know. It felt like it was pretty fast. But I’m willing to suspend belief because they’re vampires and the rules are different. I mean I read it twice, so.
I loved LOVED the New Year’s Resolutions on each chapter. It was clever and funny. I really enjoyed Noren, the hellhound and if he does get a book, and by any chance Cynthia Eden is reading this, look, Laurie is a pretty awesome heroine name. Just sayin’. I liked this story and I hope the author makes this a series. It has Ms. Eden’s trademark dark heroes, some unexpected humor, and intense chemistry between the hero and heroine. Absolutely worth a read, and if you ever are in the mood for a good Paranormal Romance, Cynthia Eden always delivers.
Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! Lark is freaking hilarious and that oh so sexy Devereaux, the vampire prince, cue the drool. So Lark doesn’t know some things about herself, that dear old evil and mean mommy dearest neglected to tell her. So on her Birthday she is in for some surprise. Devereaux her fated mate, is also keeping secrets. Lol. I enjoyed this story, just like I have enjoyed any and all stories written by the awesome Ms. Eden. 4.5 Fabulous stars*****
P. S. I really, really, really want a story about Salvatore. Pretty please?
I loved Midnight Bite! While it was a quick story, Lack and Dev were both wonderful characters so the quick pace didn’t feel forced. The world build was compelling and interesting, overall another great story by Cynthia Eden.
If you want a story pulsating with mystery and fire and of course bad guys then this book ticks all those boxes. Best of all though is the fact that not everything is black or white and just who is good and who is bad gets put to the test. I think you can tell I loved it and I can’t wait to read the next book.
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My Thoughts – 5 out of 5 Unicorns – I loved it!!!
***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!! Yes, I received a review copy of this book, but no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book! I will be collecting this one, but Christmas has left me with no extra spending money.
This was a great read! I stayed up way too late finishing it. This is for adults only due to the violence and steamy content. I really love all of Cynthia Eden’s paranormal books. She has an awesome mix of action, drama, and you never know what will happen. This is a mixed paranormal world with Vampires, Hunters, Weres, Demons, Witches, and more! I always know I’m in for a great read when it has Cynthia’s name on it.
This is about Lark. There are things about herself and her family that she wasn’t told about. Everyone is out to get her, and she has no idea why. She was told never to trust a vampire, but she wants to. Dev loves Lark, but she doesn’t know it yet. He keeps trying to protect her from everything, but it keeps causing trouble. This was a fantastic story full of action and trouble.
I highly recommend to any paranormal fans especially if you love Cynthia’s style and action!!
Midnight Bite by Cynthia Eden is the story of Devereaux Mancini and Lark Kinsley.
Devereaux has been waiting for Lark and he isn’t letting go once he makes hi move. Lark is skeptical about Devereaux and what he is trying to tell her. But there are other people wanting her that want to hurt her. So Devereaux has his work cut out for me.
I am a fan of Ms. Eden’s writing so this was a easy read for me…loved it.
This story moves along quickly with humor, suspense, twists, vampire, shifters, witches, romance, and action. Forget Christmas romance, this is the way to ring in the new year! I love Eden’s vampire romances and this didn’t disappoint. It is a stand alone and not connected to other stories. It has a HEA ending and no cliffhanger.
What a great little read! The thing I love about romances with vampires is the way the hero is totally obsessed with the heroine and that is exactly what Devereaux is. He is protective and possessive and a bit uncertain of himself where she is concerned which endeared him to me even more. I loved that he wanted to charm her and hadn’t the first inkling of how to do so. He is the least charming vampire in history. While his plan begins with a certain agenda, it takes a drastic change once he has Lark in his arms and each moment afterwards continues to change what he initially set out to do.
This is a short, fast paced read with plenty of steam. As all heroes and heroines written by this author, the characters are fierce and independent with plenty of insta-everything although not overly written to be so. I enjoyed watching Lark come into her own as well as the secondary characters that added additional humor and dimension to the story. This is a perfect read for the holidays.
Entertaining sexy vampire story from a fabulous author. I loved these characters and want more of them. It’s New Year’s Eve and Lark’s birthday and she’s on the date from hell until the sexy vampire Prince drops in to save her. Bite me, kiss me and … That’s what Lark wants from the hunky Prince Devereaux. Whew, he’s hot and swoon worthy! Dev is ready to take his Queen but she’s not quite there yet. As she contemplates her decision Dev protects her when a slew of baddies are out to get her. Everything Lark thought about her life is wrong and she deals with the lies and deceit while coming to terms with her new existence. There’s lots of action, secrets, lies and steamy sex in this terrific paranormal story. I hope we get more stories from this world. Love Salvatore and Noren. I reviewed a NetGalley ARC.