A Reverse Harem Vampire RomanceThe epic showdown between the last Isador queen and House Skye begins.Strengthened by her new queen sib, Shara Isador plans to return to her mansion-in-progress for some much needed rest. She especially wants to get to know her new twin Blood and fears she may have made a mistake in taking them. She does not love them. Yet.However, the sun god and the queen of New … god and the queen of New York City have other plans.
The snares are set to capture the young but extremely powerful vampire queen. Someone inside Zaniyah’s nest has betrayed them, and Shara’s trusted butler calls to inform her that a large package has arrived-from Marne Ceresa, the queen of Rome. A trap, surely. Or could the unknown gift be an olive branch from the feared Triune queen?
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Nothing more to say besides INCREDIBLE!!!
One of my favorites series in audiobook!!! I tried to read these books in between and I immediately missed Tristan and Cassandra’s voices haha. I instantly purchase these, there is no need to worry if they will be amazing. The answer is always YES .
So Tristan and Cassandra were on point for this audiobook. I loved the New Yorker accent that Cassandra surprised us with. I equally loved the new twins’ voices from Tristan. I will say there were a couple goofs were Rik had the twins accent and Shara had Maite’s accent. But they were very small and far in between. They did a superb job and I will keep them at the top 5 list for a long time.
In terms of the story, I didn’t think it could get better and better but it has! Joely Sue Burkhart is an incredible writer and storyteller and I hope she never stops. Amazing job as always. I will say its tough for Shara to have so many bloods because they don’t get all the same air time. I was kinda say Shen and Nevair didn’t get a lot this time, but maybe in future books they will. I am super intrigued by the ending and what that means for Shara and her court, sibs, blood, nest, etc. I want to know more about the new guy we met at Keisha’s nest and how people recover from the vile things at the end of the book. I loved the lead up to the confrontation, the sassiness and epic cunning/amazingness Shara had to get to that moment. I love their take on her being the lover of monsters and she never lies. Again, I can’t stop rambling about this series because I get so lost in the story and don’t want to come out. Love, love, love. Also, cant wait to see about the unicorns with a certain adorable princess haha.
Read/listen to this series now, you will love Shara and all her men. I seriously cant pick a favorite, they all bring something to the table. Shara and her powers keep getting more intricate and powerful, and the back story and new side story details we get with each book is perfectly timed/paced. Ok, enough gushing for now. On to the next book
Wow, Queen Skye is One Sick Puppy!!
(Read using Kindle Unlimited/Audible)
I’ve had an operation so can’t comfortably read I chose to use Audible. The Narration was good & portrayed all of the emotions – good, bad & horrified – extremely well!!
Shara and her Court return from Mexico with a new alliance in place. After her ‘mirror’ conversation with the Triune Queen, Merne, it’s very clear she needs to deal with Keisha Skye asap. She takes the time to bond further with her Blood and to feed & rest after everything she faced at the Zaniyah Court!! During this time a plan starts to take form but by bit
There are some huge shocks at the Skye Court, more than they’ve anticipated for!! She outmanoeuvres Shara & puts them at huge risk! Hopefully their love & trust will win the day
This has been my favourite book so far
Debbie, 1970, UK
As always the authors does a phenomenal job weaving a tale that sucks you in and leaves you wanting more. Once again we are learning that Shara, while still growing into her own, is a powerful queen. Each man presented is compelling and swoon worthy.
Political war. That is what it comes to in this book, on not one but two fronts. In this fourth book, we see Shara in Mexico and New York, with only a brief reprieve at her nest in between. At 304 pages, it’s a great length for a book, and, honestly, it flies by. You forget you’re reading, which is the best kind of story. I found this book a little harrowing at times, as Shara goes into enemy territory. There are people they meet who don’t pull punches and genuinely want to harm Shara and her Blood. And by this point, you’ve fallen for all of them – Shara, the determined, badas$ queen and all of her Blood. You put yourself right into the story with wanting to defend them all. Another fast and brilliant read that keeps you salivating for more of the Aima world and Shara’s journey through it.
I like this 4th book in this series. Twisted, some cool battles. action, steamy romance with well made characters and a story that takes you on a unique vampire adventure. I cannot wait to read the next book
Queen Takes Rook (Their Vampire Queen Book 4) Kindle Edition
by Joely Sue Burkhart
I read this book through the Kindle Unlimited program,
This series keeps getting better and better!
With court intrigue and moves that would make Machiavelli proud, our heroine, Shara Isadora moves to protect her court from Keisha Skye, the Queen of New York.
Shara’s powers begin to grow as she receives a feeling to head to New York. In New York, we learn more about her history and her strengths.
Ms. Burkhart does an exceptional job as a writer, keeping us turning page after page. No matter if is one of her thrilling and steamy love scenes, a scene where Shara plots to protect her Blood and her friends, or the actual chess-like moves that both Queens make in Court, I was riveted. So much so, I ignored Flash and other TV Shows!
Shara, as a character, is growing with each book. And unlike life, the growth makes sense. The same can be said for each of the characters, including Ra, the supervillain who remains off-stage. His actions reveal much about his character.
Again, I adored the pro-Matriarchy, down with the patriarchy sub-text. The sub-text is becoming the over arching theme and less of a sub-text.
This series is not one where you can pick up midstream. It is vital you read in order. And again, this is a RH, polyam series that has graphic and smexy sex scenes. There is also graphic violence and vampiric blood play and use. Prudes and those of weak stomachs need to be prepared to have your mind blown. Definitely categorized as 18+.
5 stars of 5
https://www.amazon.com/Queen-Takes-Rook-Their-Vampire-ebook/dp/B07CNXH8B1
In this 4th installment of The Vampire Queen Series, Shara and the Guys take New York City. No Spoilers, but moments when you will hold your breath.
This series continues to be absolutely amazing. I swear with each new Blood I wonder how I can possibly love another. But of course it happens because Joely Burkhart knows how to write dreamy men and delicious sex scenes. Now to just find something to do with my life until the next book comes out!
Sahara is my favorite vampire leading lady I love how she continues to pick up and fight and this mission not over yet. This has been an incredible journey. I am definitely in love with each of the book covers in this series. I voluntarily review this book for my honest opinion.
*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
Just when I think these books can’t get even better Joely throws in a new surprise and my mind is totally blown. Shara is one kick butt main character and it is awesome to follow her along her journey into a remarkably powerful vampire queen. All her Blood combine nicely to form a group that will make anyone happy and they say they protect her so sweet. From nothing to a court of hundreds in a month is some skill and power. The finale will be amazing and I am so looking forward to how she blows my mind next. If you enjoy great world building, characters you can love/hate, lots of action, and steamy scenes all combined into one book you won’t be able to put down then you have to read this book/series. I loved it so it gets 5/5 stars.
I’ve fallen in love with these books since the very first page! A fresh take on vampires that is delicious, exciting and sexy! All the best ingredients for a vampire series. Something the genre is in desperate need of. Joely spins a tale of love and retribution. Bringing together a modern day kickass heroine with old as time mythology that just makes me beg for more! Shara Isador last daughter of Isis, has arrived! She’s come to shake up the status quote, bring the archaic vampires of old kicking and screaming into the modern era, quite literally. She is going to do thing’s her way because she was raised outside of the “Nest” a “normal vampire family” where women rule in this world (which I absolutely adore, BTW) and the men protect, love and serve their queens in one fashion or another. But the ruling queen’s have taken advantage of every one and killed each other off for power and have forsaken their divine charge of upholding there patron goddesses will and legacy. Ravaged the ranks of all women and men alike. Taken advantage of all the people who depend on them for their own twisted desires. Shara Isador is not pleased and she’s on a war path of destruction and chaos armed with her patron goddesses gifts and power, she’s going to change everything. One blood, one queen at a time. She’s surrounded herself with ancient and young but strong men whom she has fallen in love with, they are known as “the blood”. Men sworn to her cause each more delectable, unique tortured souls then the last. The ancients one’s have lived so long they are called monsters for their past crimes. Each have a tale of woe about their past, each carry a heavy heart and burden to bear but with their Queen, the uniquely different Shara, they have found redemption and new purpose and of course love. She has found love and life with the so called monsters, the men whom others have cast aside. They are fiarce, loyal and most of all badass sexy men who weild unique and deceptive powers. All at her disposal. She’s finally strong enough to use her goddess given powers to end the tyranny of the ruling queens and I can’t wait to see what happens next!
If you like strong, sexy, smart, badass heroines this book is definitely worth you’re time reading! I devoured it and I will be rereading it soon. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily choose to review it for you. An ally and new Blood are gained. Long overdue justice is delivered in the most glorious way. Enjoy!
Book four in this Vampire/Reverse Harem series
Once more, we dive straight in after the events in book 3.
Shara Isador, last in The Isador line descendant to The Goddess Isis and Vampire Queen, with the aid of her ‘blood’ alpha Rik, Daire, G, xin, mehen, Navarre, Ezra with two new bloods X and I ( I can barely say their names never mind spell them ) with her new ‘Sib’ Queen Matye are left recovering after cementing their joining and a further attack from the sun god Ra.
The enemies are drawing their lines in the sand and Shara is forced to make and take somepianful gifts from the divine… with no other options Shara will suffer heartbreak no matter what she chooses, even if she decides to not use her developing powers and gifts… so Shara being the kick ass Queen she is decides to strike whilst she is in the position of power… her enemies have underestimated her and her devoted bloods… ‘a lover of monsters’ they have no clue but they will all learn… even if Shara has to beat it into them.
I freaking love this series! Each book is filled with story and plot and emotion, they are an absolute joy and pleasure to read… I mentioned in earlier reviews that this series has refreshed my love for the vampire genre and this book continues to do so!
With its fantastic cast and intricately woven story, yes… this book is bloody…and descriptive…. but show me a vampire book that isn’t and it will be deemed lacking by this Book Pimp!!….
Not this book tho!! This book is filled with chemistry and heat and ADULT THEMES!
Consider yourself warned… HERE BE MONSTER.. HAWT LOVING ADORING MONSTERS
Yes Shara’s blood is growing in numbers and despite Rik being the focus love interest… no one is left out or isolated. We continue to have fantastic insightful POV from our fave charachters which I absolutely adore, they bring new dimension and perspective from each charachter which I cannot fault!
I stretched out reading this book.. which was so painfully hard for me, I’m a fast reader, but I took my time reading this book… because in all honestly I really didn’t want it to end…
A series I would seriously recommend to any VAMPIRE/PNR/RH LOVER
Entire series is phenomenal. This is book 4. Must be read in order. If you don’t mind reverse harem,lot of blood and just a overall great story, then this is for you. Highly recommended.