Even cursed blood can fall prey to love’s bite.Lawrence Derrickson never wanted to be a chief, let alone a vampire, but fate has always been a fickle beast…callous to the inner-workings of a man’s heart.Seven hundred years after he was turned, he’s still chief of Clan Karyn, although his clan now consists of only his three siblings. With no more castle to protect and defend, they are dedicated to … protect and defend, they are dedicated to only one cause—protecting the Cheld—their superhuman descendants.
Lawrence longs for a different life—a life of his own passions, desires, and dreams—but duty drives him further from that with each passing century of protecting the Cheld. Until their mission brings him to Stone Haven. In saving a fledgling Cheld, Alessandra Fiore, he meets her best friend, Toni O’Neill, a human woman who seems to understand him better than anyone has in over ten lifetimes. Too bad she’s already taken.
Lawrence Derrickson is off limits. Or so Toni has been telling herself ever since the first time she saw him. Sure, Lawrence is a devastatingly handsome vampire, but she has a boyfriend—one who’s safe and comfortable, if not exciting or reliable or trustworthy. Besides, what would someone like Lawrence want with her? Toni’s fast approaching thirty, and she still doesn’t know what she wants to be when she grows up. But her heart urges her to take a chance and leave her predicable life behind her to explore the inner-workings of Lawrence’s heart.
Lawrence feels he’s finally found a home, and the love of his long life in Toni, but trouble soon finds him in Stone Haven, forcing him to decide what matters most—desire or duty. Family or his own heart.
Fate can be a fickle, callous, evil tormentor…
Although the prologue to THE IMMORTAL’S SALVATION is set in medieval Scotland with its hero once a Scottish clan chief, it is a steamy contemporary vampire romance with an HEA. Fans of Elizabeth Hunter, Jeaniene Frost and Lynsay Sands may enjoy this paranormal romance series.more
Lawrence longs for a different life. One that doesn’t involve strict adherence to duty but does allow for a life where he can enjoy his own passions and desires. But as the centuries roll by, his need to protect the Cheld takes precedence over his own dreams. That is until he arrives in Stone Haven, where suddenly he’s wondering if maybe he can finally have something of his own—Toni O’Neill, a human who seems to have more in common with him than anyone else has. Can he take a chance on love? With a human?
Well, I’d HIGHLY suggest that you read the story to find out. However, if you’ve yet to delve into the magical historical realm of Cecelia Mecca, you should take a step back. Way back, 700 years, to book 9 of Ms. Mecca’s Border Series and read “The Guardian’s Favor”. If you haven’t delved into that series, it’s a historical romance set in 13th century Northumbria along the Anglo-Scottish border and comprises strong female heroines, alpha-male heroes, and sizzling romance. It’s there you’ll first meet Lawrence Derrickson. Then, take a jump in time to 2019 to Stone Haven, Pennsylvania, and Book One of this Bloodwite series, where we meet Alessandra Fiore, a recently awakened Cheld, and the best friend of Toni.
For me, this reads as a contemporary romance—with very modern relationship problems including annoying exes, familial obligations, taking chances, letting go, and finding love; interspersed with both friendly and not so friendly vampires. That said, some of the things I really enjoyed about this book was how Lawrence and Toni navigated their developing relationship, fought against their own pasts, and eventually (mostly) came to accept each other because “Even cursed blood can fall prey to love’s bite.” AND, I’d be remiss in pointing out that they are really hot together and I loved some of the details Ms. Mecca added to make them seem more real. As to any dislikes, for me, I’m left with more questions than answers in terms of the overall series plot, which also has me eager for book 3.
If you’ve read my other reviews, you already know that I’m a Cecelia Mecca fan and I’ve enjoyed her historical romances. She takes it to a higher level with her new PNR that blends both history with the otherworldly into something that is pure entertainment. The characters are all engaging and the small town of Stone Haven is a marvelous backdrop for feuding families to unite, for showdowns to occur, and for some serious (and hawt) romance to happen.
Excitement, suspense, mystery, and romance! It’s a page turner from the start. I look forward to the next book.
This series keeps getting better and better. The Immortal’s Salvation by Cecelia Mecca is book 2 in the Bloodwite series and what an amazing series this is turning out to be. This new adventure that Cecelia is attempting is really paying off from writing historical medieval to PRN. She has created the most fabulous characters and who knew I could fall in love with a vampire. Though you can read this as a standalone I highly recommend you read book 1 in this series, The Immortal’s Temptation, to get the full story and what is going on. Trust me when I say this is a must read. If you are a lover of true romance this is probably one of the most romantic stories I have read. Cecelia is one of the most talented writers and I hold my breath with anticipation for the next book in this series. This story has a break-up, wooing, a quant little town, a journey to find one’s self, the most romantic scenes, best friends, protection, matchmaking, determination, letting go, a family’s love, mystery and yes it has love. You have to read this book, you won’t be disappointed!
From Scotland 1274 to present day, this story will take you on an unforgettable journey. Two seven hundred year old vampires Kenton and Lawrence had come to Stone Haven to protect a Cheld, Alexandra which was the first book in this series. This book is about Lawrence and Alexandra’s friend Toni, who he was strongly drawn to, but unfortunately she had a boyfriend. Really? With a tall, blond hair, green eyed beyond handsome vampire who stares at her with a look that almost melted her on the spot? But Toni could not understand his attraction to her. Approaching thirty and working two jobs to make ends meet with no real direction, she was no prize.
But a girl can only be so strong and Lawrence seems to be such a great guy, even though there is a lot underneath that charming exterior. What she does not realize is he really loves her but there are a lot of forces that can get in between their happiness and pull them apart.
Cecelia Mecca is truly an amazing author. I am addicted to her Border series and to pull characters from those stories into the future with this series has utterly fascinated me and made me enjoy these stories even more! Her words and descriptions seem to flow so effortlessly that I could almost feel I was there and looking down as the story unfolded. Do not miss this book or the first one in the series. Oh yes, you will love them!
I’m absolutely loving this story. There is nothing like a hot Highlander…(okay Lowlander). Toni knows what I’m talking about – especially when he brings out that accent! Seriously, this is a new and very interesting take on the whole vampire thing. I love this backstory and if you haven’t read that, you should. It’s free! It really isn’t like just about every other vampire book out there. It is an interesting story with some hot scenes that aren’t over the top and are sure to please. I really recommend this book and am eagerly awaiting the next in the series.
This is book #2 in the Bloodwite series and wow, wow, wow, I’m just as impressed with this one as I was with the first! I couldn’t wait to read Lawrence and Toni’s story and I wasn’t disappointed. We met them in the first book, Lawrence being a 700 year old vampire who protects the Cheld and Toni being Alessandra’s (a Cheld) best friend. He is such a warm and caring man and I love how passionate he is for Toni but it’s a slow burn before they finally get together because she has a boyfriend, plus they both have personal issues they need to deal with.
The writing is so smooth and flowing, I literally could not put the book down until I’d finished it. I wonder if authors are aware that we blame them for lack of sleep? lol
I also loved seeing Kenton and Alessandra again (from book #1J), as well as Lawrence’s siblings. This really is an exciting series and I look forward to reading the next one…and the next…and the next….
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
The Immortal’s Salvation by Cecelia Mecca is book Two in the Bloodwite Series. This is the story of Toni O’Neill and Lawrence Derrickson. I have read the previous book ‘The Vampire’s Temptation’ and feel that did help me to enjoy this one with the understanding of the underlining story. But with that said you can make this a standalone book if you with to do so.
Toni is involved with someone who doesn’t see her value and treats her as such. But nevertheless Toni is still with him. Then Lawrence appears in their town of Stone Haven who is there along with his clan to protect the Cheld that they find her best friend Alessandra to be. Lawrence is the chief of Clan Karyn and their main goal is to protect the Cheld who are their superhuman descendants. Focused on several lifetimes of protecting them and keeping his clan safe and together has afforded him time of just taking care of himself. When he meets Toni he feels things that he has waited a several lifetime to feel, but she is with someone else. In addition he is trying to keep danger at bay. But then she is free for him to love but can he go forward with his desires? So in love with this series and can’t get enough of Ms. Mecca’s writing. Loved it!
The Immortal’s Salvation by Cecelia Mecca is Book 2 in the New WICKEDLY ADDICTIVE Bloodwite Vampire Series!
I loved it! This is one of my new favorites and the series is just getting started!
The world and characters are warmly created and described, bringing this sleepy little town and it’s new occupants to life. The storyline has a great mix of contemporary and a historical timelines which is full of suspense and 4 flame romance.
This is a full size novel however, I couldn’t help but be selfish by still wanting more story! The author expertly built up an emotional scene from the character’s past when he had to flee his castle and I’m bewildered not knowing how it all ended there! Can I hope for extra chapters or a novella? Lol
I recommend this book and series to everyone who loves a good immortal story.
Lawrence the powerful, Scottish vampire will get his love, Toni after patiently waiting for her to breakup with her creepy boyfriend. He actually courts her, such a swoon worthy guy. But when his sister and brother are in a dangerous situation he feels the need to help them. He pushes Toni away and leaves, even though they are capable, he may lose Toni because of his pride and not trusting them to be safe. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing.
I absolutely love the spin that Cecelia Mecca has taken on a timeless tale of vampirism and made it new again with this series!
Lawrence Derrickson is a 700 year old vampire who is the chief of Clan Karyn and along with his brother and sister, the last ones remaining of the original members of his Clan, have sworn to protect the Cheld who are the descendants of his older brother Alec who died 700 years ago. The Cheld are also the balance for the vampires and have superior strength and abilities themselves and can use these abilities for good or to hunt the vampires. Then we meet Toni who is completely human and who has had tragedies in her past but these two learn to overcome these obstacles together. You will also get to meet Lawrence’s very meddlesome sister and brother plus from the first book The Vampires Temptation Alessandra and Kenton make a very enduring entrance throughout the book! This is an absolute must read!!! I was gifted with this ARC and am thrilled to leave this review!!