[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Fantasy Paranormal Romance, shape-shifter, vampires, M/M, HEA] Jayden knows he’s a monster. The people he killed were horrible, but it didn’t change what he was. And being taken in by Stephan Everwood at fifteen hadn’t changed his homicidal tendencies. Yet ten years later he finds himself struggling to be someone he’s not. Then, despite thinking he lost … lost most of his emotions years ago, Jayden discovers that not only is he not as empty inside as he thought, but that his monster is more present than ever before. Stephan freely admits he has some issues. His self-doubts could be unrelenting and Stephan’s need to fix things tended to go too far. It blinded him to Jayden’s struggles. In the end his refusal to listen to what Jayden was trying to tell him has unfortunate results. When Stephan finally accepts who Jayden is, he must also face all that he had locked away inside. Their difficulties brought them together. Their love healed them. And when the past tries to tear them apart, their darkness saved them. ** A Siren Erotic Romance
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Stephen’s Monster is the second book in the Vampires of Vadin, and it goes off in a different direction than I thought it would! I was hoping for Asher and Kaiden’s story, but no. Instead I get Jayden and Stephen, an opposite’s attract couple, with deep and dark similarities. They are drawn to each other, and Stephen tries to help Jayden overcome his ‘monster’.
Whilst these two have backgrounds as heartbreaking as you could imagine, this is not a heartbreaking story. Instead, it is one of acceptance, of love, and even of hope. Stephen’s obsession with pink made me laugh, as Jayden’s monster made me cry. So many highs and lows in this book, and I loved every word.
Nice to reunite with Adrian and Xavier from book one, plus other characters. If you enjoy dark romances with tortured heroes, then I can absolutely and utterly recommend this book!
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Jayden is a monster, there is an entity inside him that needs to torture and kill. So he goes after the worse of the worse, it doesn’t change the fact that he is a monster, though. Stephan Everwood knows what ita like to feel that darkness inside but he beat his. When he finds fifteen year old Jsyden he brings him home with him, trying to teach him to hone his powers and not kill. But 10 years later Jayden is struggling worse than ever until he finally just cant not kill a man attacking a child. He is also completely and possessively in love with Stephan. And luckily, Stephsn feels the same. Together they can face their demons, conquer the threats and find a way to live with the monsters inside.
Stephan’s Monster by Shelby Rhodes is the second book in the Vampires of Vadin series. A
highly entertaining tale that sicks you in and takes you your a ride. It’s well written, well developed and filled with wonderful and intriguing characters. Never a dull moment, we get action, sexytimes, sweet moments and mysteries to solve. Definitely a good continuation of the series. It was also nice to catch up with characters from book one. Cant wait to see what book three holds for us.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation
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When I first started this book, I did not think that I would enjoy it as much as I did the first book. However, after finishing it, I think I liked it more! It was so different from the first book. It was emotional but sweet and intriguing.
I loved Stephan and Jayden. The author did an amazing job of highlighting their differences but also connecting them as well. Stephan was so charming and genuine and Jayden was rough around the edges but sweet with Stephan and loyal to those who deserved it.
Even though this story had a much darker theme than the first book in this series, it had humorous passages as well. For me, it was a perfect combination. Some of the interactions with Jayden and his monster were hilarious. While he was pretty sweet with Stephan, towards the end of the book there are some really sweet times with Bow, his monster, that made me super happy.
I really enjoyed this book, it had the perfect ending and I will definitely be reading more from this author!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn’t a requirement. ***