Forensic photographer, Dena Williams, has spent her life trained to see what others cannot. Vampire, Dimitri Kovac, has waited every Christmas for a miracle that does not come. In the Oregon wilderness, during a snowstorm, these two destined souls collide. Dena’s only hope of survival rests in a vampire with the heart of a poet. Dimitri only has five days to win a skeptical woman’s heart. As the … the Christmas tree lights burn brightly and the snow continues to fall, will Dena succumb to a vampire’s charms? With so little time, can Dimitri win her love?
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This book was so much better than I anticipated. It is the first time I have read anything by the author and I wasn’t sure what to expect really. But she really brought everything I tend to look forward to in a romance novel, a tortured soul left without hope, a heroine who can save him, and a nasty piece of work who almost takes it all away. I absolutely enjoyed the part the ornaments played in the story and the way our heroine opened her heart and mind to love. These two found that perfect HEA we all dream of making the story that much sweeter. I can’t wait to see what the author brings us next.
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.
Dimitri has just 5 days to convince Dena she is his fated mate, or he will die.
I really rather enyoyed this short tale of a lonley vampire waiting out his fate, I really did!
It’s only short, 100 odd pages, but it was a surprising read and I cannot say why!
It’s not overly sexy, and at one point I thought it might turn out clean, but I would have still enjoyed it.
Dimitri is vampire, and has some skills not *usually* associated with vampires: he can change shape into anything and every thing, he can magic things up and away. I liked that, its different.
Dena is as lonely as Dimitri and she has a strong voice, and won’t take any nonsense off Dimitri when he pulls the alpha male thing, and I loved that she stood up to him.
Both Dena and Dimitri have a say, in the third person, and I read this book in one sitting. A very enjoyable sitting it was too.
Not read anything else by this author, and I would like to read more.
4 good solid stars
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Photographer Dena Williams has had enough of death and seeks solitude in the Oregon wilderness. She steps out too far onto a frozen lake and goes under. She somehow makes it out but she’s bleeding and near death when she crawls onto a porch and knocks. Little does she realize, her life is about to change forever. The owner of said house, Dimitri, is a sexy vampire and when he offers her an eternity of happiness, will she say yes and allow Dimitri to turn her or will she flee?
Red Snowflakes is a testament to the power of love and how even a vampire deserves true happiness. I connected with hero and heroine instantly, my heart breaking for their loneliness. Dena has great strength and goes through all the degrees of believability, just like I would. The dialogue is peppered with humor, wise cracks and emotion. The ending I was not expecting but it made me love Red Snowflakes all the more. I even forgave the author for bending the vampire rules.
If you’re looking for an uplifting holiday romance with bite, pick up Red Snowflakes today. Highly recommend!
Favorite Character/Quote: Dimitri. From the moment he appears, my heart went out to him. He’s a vampire who has lost hope, waiting and craving his mate. Every year, since he turned, he’s created a red snowflake and hung it on the tree. Talk about romantic.
My Rating: 5 stars
With a strong female character and an ‘I’ve-got-no-time-to-waste’ vampire, this novella was an entertaining and steamy read.
This story was a spicy shorter read, a delight to indulge in on a cold winter’s day. Dimitri is a vampire who has chosen a simple life, living in the woods, until his last day comes…if he doesn’t meet his soulmate. The Christmas deadline looms. Along comes his soulmate, near death, in a winter storm of his doing. Two lonely souls find comfort in each other as the days lead up to Christmas. I liked Dimitri’s softer side, his hobby of making stained glass snowflakes for the Christmas tree he puts up yearly, and his melancholic letters/diaries. Dena is an independent gal with no family and is working to hunt down a murderer. Dimitri’s kindness and audacious truths halt her, lure her in. This is a sweet (but spicy) tale of two souls aching to find their home.
I received a free copy of the ARC. This is my own, honest review.
This is the first book by this Author that I have read. It is a well written Christmas story. I enjoyed reading Forensic photographer, Dena Williams and Vampire, Dimitri Kovac’s story, there is a serial killer that kept me turning pages until the end, I had to know how the story would be finished. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a quick read that I did not want to put down. A vampire that had given up and waited to die. A woman who kept emotions under control. They came together and love blossomed swiftly. Dena and Dimitri made a wonderful couple. Dimitri was so honest with her, and she was so accepting of him. The emotions pulled me in and kept me turning pages. I highly recommend this story.
I received a copy of this story through Goddess Fish Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
Forensic photographer, Dena Williams, has spent her life trained to see what others cannot. Vampire, Dimitri Kovac, has waited every Christmas for a miracle that does not come until now. Absolutely loved Dena and Dimitri’s story. Well written, and loose ends were tied up nicely. Blood mates for life.
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a swoony vampire novella ! must read!
Perfect holiday paranormal romance! I love that even though it was “fated mates” it still was foreign for one of them as she was human. She felt the connection but still question everything. And Dimitri, oh my word i loved him so much! Knowing she was his but still giving her a choice…all the vibes man!!! Must read! its well pace and swoony!
I REALLY liked this story!
The idea is very original. To me, it had sort of a Beauty and the Beast flare to it, but once I finished page 1, I had a hard time putting it down!
I think what I liked the most (aside from Dimitri’s complete, unconditional and undying love for Dena) was how Dena reacted to meeting, well, a real-life vampire. She wasn’t as freaked or put-off as I’ve read in other books, and I rather liked that she took it all in stride for the most part.
Actually, I also really liked Dimitri’s dedication to waiting for Dena to come to him, even before he knew who she was or if she was even alive (you’ll understand once you read the book). It was very endearing, and it was rather heartbreaking to think about.
This is the first book I’ve read by Kristal, and I really enjoyed her writing. Her smoking-hot writing. Yep, this book ain’t no sweet-n-clean holiday tale. This is for adults only. But seriously, the imagery of the scenery, the holiday decorations, all of it is very good.
A Happily Ever After is to be had, and this will not be the last book I read by Kristal!
This was a great Christmas read. I fell in love with Dimitri and loved his caring nature.
This is a new the author to me and I will definitely be reading more from her. Dimitri has given up on finding his blood mate with only five days left until his 200th birthday and Christmas when Dena stumbles upon his doorstep. It is her, she can save Dimitri he only has to convince her to take that leap of faith and bond with him. Will time run out before he can with her heart?
This short story is perfect for the holidays for those who like books with vampires. I was hoping that this was part of a series so I could find out more but sadly it appears to be an individual novella and that’s why I gave it four stars. It is a really sweet story about a vampire finding love when he has very little time left to live. The way he shows his love for the woman that he has spent years looking for is so sweet!
I just couldn’t give it five stars though as I feel like the story is clipped a little too short on details. The starkness of the story is something I would expect in a novella that is part of a large series that has reached the point where everyone should know how the world works. I’m hoping that the author releases more books in this world as the hints that we are given in this book are intriguing.
I loved everything about this book from the well developed and engaging characters that have lots of chemistry. And the storyline that flowed smoothly from beginning to the end.
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A perfect blend of paranormal and Christmas.
Red Snowflakes is a beautiful and emotional story of hope, heartache, and sacrifice. I was sad when I had to stop reading during an intense scene near the end, eager to come back to it hours later. The epilogue made me tear up, as Dimitri deserved to have a little happiness in his life. A great story to read during the holiday season.
I really enjoyed Dimitri and Dena’s sweet Christmas story. And now I want a stained glass snowflake ornament for my tree!! I also loved that Ms. Harris’ vampires are not some evil abomination, but rather another race with the ability to have babies. I’d definitely be interested in other stories set in this world.