Some things are worth risking your life for.When visitors arrive, Clara Valmont must make an entirely new agreement with the Vampire she is indebted to in order to stay alive.But even her brief reprieve might not be enough when something far more dangerous than a vampire comes to call.Things between Clara and Alaric are not what they appear to be, and if anyone learns the truth, then it could … learns the truth, then it could spell death, for both of them.
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My first book to read this year couldn’t have been better. I simply love the characters (esp. Alaric) and the story. It ended all too quickly for me. I can’t wait to see what comes next.
Another entertaining story! This one picks up where the first one ends, so you’ll want to read that one for the whole story. Vampire Alaric and human Clara still have that tension between them, but their connection won’t be denied; some good passion there. These two just have so much to deal with; they were adversaries in the first book, but now must work as a team to remain safe. They need to deal with some very unwanted house guests; the arrogance and viciousness is high with these jerk vampires, and so is the danger. Clara is constantly in a precarious position while dealing with these vampires; I’m already annoyed and dreading anything to do with vamp leader Elizabeth. Clara is finally seeing some clarity about her situation and the people in her life; she’s still back and forth on what she wants and feels though, so that can be a bit annoying. She still has a lot of growing to do, but she is fierce. Love that there’s dual POV in this book. I like Alaric; I wish he’d stand up more to the other vamps, but I appreciate his protective nature towards Clara. The story is moving a little slowly for me; I wish the overall story was further along, but it’s all still interesting to read. I love the sort of gothic feel to the story. Looking forward to reading the next one!
Another riveting story by Ali Winters! This book picks up immediately where book 1 left off. Unwanted vampire guests arrive at Alaric’s home. They are sent by the Vampire Queen Elizabeth to throw a wrench into things going on between Alaric and Clara! Alaric marking Clara is the only thing going to keep her safe but, she refuses at first. Clara refuses the mark until she realises she doesn’t belong in her old life anymore and can only trust the Vampire she had wanted to kill. They both are still trying to fight what is between them but, Clara has accepted 2 of the 3 marks making the lust they have for each other more intense. She will not be protected though until she accepts the last mark. Alaric and Clara are heading to a ball being held by the Queen Vampire without the final mark……will they be able to fool everyone that she is fully marked? Fast paced, bewitching, page turner! I can’t wait to read book 3 to find out!
The Vampire Curse is book two in the Vampire Debt series and this one holds so much! Romance, mystery, Fantasy and magic.
I think one of my favorite parts of this series is the Vampires “mark” which holds a big part of book two and probably beyond. I was very excited to see what would happen next as I happily flipped each page.
Clara and Alaric are one of my FAVORITE romantic couples, I seriously read faster to see what next happens between them 😉
After reading book one I was very determined picking up book two, and it didn’t disappoint at ALL.
I really wanted to see more of Kitty after what happened in Book one, and you got to see more in book two. Her future wasn’t one I had thought would happen but I’m wondering if there will be more of her in future stories.
Book two ended right before Alaric and Clara go to see the queen and I cannot wait for more! This series quickly became a big favorite. I can’t wait to see what next adventures Clara and Alaric will go on next! (Will Clara get her other mark? How will the queen take seeing Clara. And, strangely, I’m curious to read more of Cherno! Who doesn’t love talking bats!?)
Big congratulations to Mrs Winters. These books are a big hit!
YES! I have been anxiously awaiting Book 2 in this series!!!! This is going to be a good one 🙂
The Vampire Curse is book 2 in the Shadow World/Vampire Debt Series, and in this one, Alaric and Clara’s budding relationship is challenged even more by their unwelcomed vampire guests and some devilish plot the vampire Queen Elizabeth has constructed against them. Having Alaric’s mark is the only thing that could keep Clara safe from the other hungry vamps, but she refuses it at first. That is, until she realizes she no longer fits in her old life and can only trust the very vampire she had been determined to kill. But receiving the three bites of the mark only amplifies the attraction between them, and both are afraid of what that might mean.
This book was a bit slow to start for me, but once it got going, it REALLY got going. I loved the twist with Kitty, and how Clara is coming into her own, now that her old life is in the rearview mirror. The tension between Clara and Alaric is what I LIVE for. Even though they take their relationship to the next step in this book, there is still so much uncertainty and resistance (I love me a love/hate trope).
I seriously can’t wait for the next book. I am locked into this series for the long haul. 5 stars.
The forbidden romance between Clara and Alaric continues, and deepens. Another great book by Winters. Now I eagerly await the third book.