“We can’t fight evolution, only ride it out and hope the ending is in our favor.” Ryder Mattis As a former Navy Seal, beating the odds is something Ryder excels at. However, the world has changed and his transformation into a vampire gives survival a whole new meaning. If that isn’t enough to ruin his life, a plague unleashes utter destruction on humanity. He knows he has what it takes to protect … takes to protect those who survive even if they don’t like his rules. What he doesn’t count on is a female with stormy eyes and a will to live getting under his skin.
Kayla has lost everyone she loves to the red death. Surviving the plague is one thing, but a vow made to her dying father puts her under the protection of a predator. Surprised at how her body reacts to Ryder when he feeds, she has a hard choice to make. But when tragedy strikes and forces the vampire to give her his blood, she morphs into something no one could ever predict.
The new world doesn’t come with a handbook and when fate brands them as potential mates, they are not prepared. They can either battle each other, or band together in a fight for survival. The future holds no guarantees, but being alone might be worse than death.
This is a spin-off series and can be read as a standalone or, with the Eternally Mated series.
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Ryder, a Navy SEAL, returned from an overseas mission, only to be bitten by a beautiful woman, Arsenia. His new circumstances forced him to master his raging hunger. Getting that under control and adapting to his new life, Ryder now faced the devastation caused by the Red Death, a plague destroying people he knew and loved! The archangel Tegan and daughter Ashley, the Angel of Death, gave the vampires some extra protection against the plague by giving a little of their blood. But the humans were defenseless. And where could they run? So Ryder and his comrades took in as many people as they could to provide protection. Healthy and fit men were offered the chance to become vampires. They looked for healthy females of child-bearing age with the hope that, if there were a future, they would repopulate the world. Those women also had to agree to feed the vampires, so some did not stay. Now they were preparing to move out to a new location. The power grid had failed and Ryder sensed something coming.
When Kayla’s father dies of the Red Death, she followed his wishes and went to Ryder for protection. Their personalities immediately clash when the strong, independent woman does not take well to the bossy alpha male. But when Kayla is later injured, Ryder must share some of his blood with unexpected consequences!
This wonderful book is non-stop action, well written, intriguing and suspenseful. The characters will pull the reader right in, admirable in their fight to save humanity and the future of the world. Grab your copy and see what the future holds for these heroes and those they fight to save.
Yikes!! Fasten your seatbelts for this one. Uprising by Valerie Twombly is so full of suspense you may leave finger grip marks on your e-reader. Ms. Twombly has created a world of plague, destruction, vampires and other beings. Kayla’s father made her promise to find former Navy SEAL Ryder Mattis when he knew he was dying. After she buried her father she set off on her journey. Ryder is gathering those not sick to take them to a safe place. Kayla and Ryder’s story is packed with drama, action, sexy bits and a dump truck load of suspense. This is not my typical reading genre but honestly, I’ve got to remember to grab a copy of the next book. It’s that good. Uprising is book 1 of the Dark Horizons Series and book 7 of the Eternally Mated Series. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
I voluntarily read a complimentary copy of this book that I received from Bookfunnel. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
First let me state that I received an Advance Reader Copy, (ARC), but this in no way influences my review. I always leave an honest review.
OMG!!! Valerie truly knows how to weave a story. I was grabbed from the first page and held within it’s grasp until the end. This story has it all. An apocalypse, vampires, angels, demons, shifters& humans. I hope there are more stories to come. I recommend this read. 5 Thumbs up
Through her wonderfully descriptive writing this author brings to life a whole new world. This is the first time I have read anything by this author, and I have not read any of the previous books in the series, none of that mattered as I was still able to enjoy this book. This is a post-apocalyptic world where a plague killed a large number of humans and where vampires have the upper hand. Ryder is the hot alpha who is most prepared for this world and he likes his rules to be followed. Kayla is the daughter of Ryder’s dead friend and she is in for some surprises as the story progresses. Great plot, nicely written and great well-rounded characters.
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This is truly a wonderful book. This is Ryder and Kayla’s story. The way they meet jas her literally throwing rocks at him oh, she thinks he’s an arrogant jerk. And she’s not wrong. But unfortunately the life changes that have been thrown his way can be a little rough at first. But she has her own secrets to. Her father’s last dying wish was that she find him and have him help her. So was the last note her father wrote She sets off a cross-country to find Ryder. she finds out he’s a vampire and is expected to feed him. When marks start appearing on some of the vampires things really start getting weird and when one pops up on Ryder’s arms he’s even more concerned now they have to find out why this is happening and also what is happening all of a sudden with the vampires having a aversion to sunlight. But the ones with the markings do not. Will they figure it out in time or will divine intervention be the only way to continue on.
That was the most intriguing take on vampires, angels, demons, shifters, and the apocalypse I have ever read. I enjoyed the heck out of it and plan to continue the spin off series, and go back and read the original from the beginning.
The characters were unique and the MCs had excellent chemistry and just enough of that love/ hate we all crave in our romance novels.
The pacing was good and there were enough twists to keep you engaged but not so many the plot was buried. If you are looking for a different kind of vampire romance, this is definitely one to try.
4.5 faith-filled-stars
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*squeal
I want more!!!!!
Just. Whoa.
I think i might be too happy to come up with words that make sense.
Honestly, it 70% squealing, 25% giggles and 5% grinning like a weirdo.
Ryder and Kayla were perfect. Their chemistry was explosive.
The story kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.
I am ready for next book…like now.
I would highly recommend.
Happy reading!
Rating 5 stars
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Words cannot describe how impressive this book was. It was incredibly intense in all the best ways. I really hope there is another book coming. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
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Uprising: Dark Horizons 1 (Eternally Mated Book 7) by Valerie Twombly
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I know I saw this every time I read a paranormal but It’s my JAM!!! I love love love me some paranormal. I love shifters, vampires, demons, angels, and all the possible additions to a storyline. This book, which is a spin off series, was just what I needed and loved.
I am going to start by saying I have NOT read the Eternally Mated series. However, I will be rectifying that soon. I did not feel I missed anything or was lost at any point of the story. I think the storyline was filled in during this book about what happened in the other series. SHEW right!!!!
So this book is taking place during the end of the world essentially. Ryder and his group of Navy Seals are set to protect the last few remaining humans to help repopulate the world after The Red Death has destroyed everyone. He is one of the original vampires and he has turned a few of his trusted men into vampires to help get the job done. He only asks that females who do stay with them, help feed his men to keep them alive. Pretty decent trade off…surviving death for a few sips of your blood right???
Ryder is getting ready to leave when a sassy, pink haired beauty who is also a pain in his ass shows up and informs him he needs to protect her. Seems Ryder and her dad were Navy buddies. From the start of Kayla and Ryder meeting, the sparks and chemistry sizzle!! I mean they are so hilariously attracted and annoyed by the other it makes for great reading.
Kayla has lost everyone and is bound and determined to make it to this Ryder guy for protection. She surely did not plan on the attraction to the alpha male and his over the top protection of her.
Kayla and Ryder plus another couple soon find a strange mark that they have no clue what it means. Kayla and another soon find out they too have another secret about why they have survived the Red Death when everyone else has died.
On top of all the couple drama, we are dealing with rogue vampires, gross looking demons running amuck annnnd the portal to hell being opened to rid the Earth of humans in general….Yup LOTS happening in the story!!!
I can not wait to read the next story but I will be trying to get the other 6 books of the other series read ASAP too.
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When I started reading this book I was not sure where the author was going with this story but having hung into the very end this book was FABULOUS.
If you like ex-military guys with the need to protect the world then this may be the book for you to read. If you love vampires, angels and demons then this is a definite must for you to read. If you like women with that something special then pick up this book.
What you will not read is a sappy sweet love story. You will get a fight for survival as the world around you dies and a chance to be part of the new world in the making. This book is not overly militarized but it will give you a sense of what people will do to survive.
I will have a hard time waiting until the next book comes out as I know this author is not treating this as a single story. Seriously disappointing if it is a single story.
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Amazing! Loved every moment of this book. Full of danger, passion, and a new twist on the apocalypse.
Uprising: Dark Horizons 1 is Book 7 in the Externally Mated series by Valerie Twombly. This is Ryder (a former SEAL turned into a vampire) and Kayla’s (a Red Death survivor) story. Love Ryder’s way of looking at the world he now inhabits — “We can’t fight evolution, only ride it out and hope the ending is in our favor.” It is exceptionally well written, the character development is awesome, and the world building is fantastic. The storyline is a unique take on vampirism. Valerie Twombly’s prose creates a mental picture not only of the apocalytic world and the characters who inhabit it, but draws you into the story and keeps you turning pages to the end. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and am looking forward to more books in this series. This is a book well worth reading. Received a copy from Booksprout and this is my voluntary and honest review.
Absolutely Awesome Read, well written, great characters, Awesome story line, easy read to hold you on their journey, this genre might not be for everyone but its a really wonderful story cannot wait for more from this Author.
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This book has it all vampires, angels and demons
and one fantastic plot.
Chemistry between the characters is interesting and
well developed.
I found it almost impossible to put down.
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I loved this series. Action packed, a lot of good characters. You don’t want to put it down.
I didn’t want to put this one down. There was so much going on so fast but it was such a delicious read. Plenty of vampires, demons, rogue vamps and even a few angels. Lots of fighting as what is left of the human race and the vampires team together to try and survive. I loved the direction they took with how vampires were made. And they definitely made our heroine one amazing woman. Lots of action and things do heat up at times.
Uprising
Dark Horizons 1
Eternally Mated Book 7
Valerie Twombly
This was a great book. I loved the characters. Kayla and Ryder are amazing. The complex relationship was great. I loved the twists, and adventure in the story. I did not want to put it down once I started. I can’t wait to see what comes next in the series.
Uprising: Dark Horizons 1 by Valerie Twombly is an awesome story that I have read.This is book number seven in this awesome series that I rally enjoyed reading very much. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about fantasy and paranormal romances in their stories.
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This is the great start to a spin off series. The characters are well developed and the backdrop was visually interesting. I recommend it.
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This is a spin off from the Eternal Mates Series. I’ve not read that series but as good as this was I will be going back to check them out. Post Apocalyptic and paranormal Romance has lots of surprises. It seems that the Red Death has killed most of humanity. As a vampire, Ryder is doing whatever he can do to help the humans and save the vampires. Kayla has lost everyone that she had ever loved and just wanted to join them in death but her fathers made her promise to live. This book really hooked me at the very beginning. It had plenty of twist and turns, adventure and action. I can’t wait to go back and pick up from the Eternal Mates Series. Also can’t wait to find out what happens next.
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