He does not trust her… destroyed.
She will betray him…
Sabin experiences daily torture ever since her brother locked her in his hellish dungeon. The only thing that keeps her sane, is the knowledge there is one vampire destined to save her. Even when Lucan rejects the idea they could ever become mated, she knows the fate of the world depends on them being together.
He is darkness; she is light, yet they need each other to survive. Evil is preparing to destroy Sabin, and with each passing second the enemy grows stronger. Time is running out and with the Phoenix God missing, Sabin cannot fulfill the prophesy. There may be only one sacrifice left to make.
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This is a NON-SPOILER REVIEW. Vampire’s Desire by Valerie Twombly is Book 6 in the Guardians series. I don’t know about anyone else, but I have been drooling for months waiting for Lucan and Sabin’s story and Valerie Twombly did not disappoint! This moody, dark and sexy vampire meets his destiny in this book and I loved it! This is series read that must be read in series order for the maximum enjoyment of the series and trust me when I tell you it is worth the read! Once again we are confronted with Lowan and his devious plans. And once again we are taken on a rollercoaster ride filled with drama, danger, love, lust, betrayal, redemption and so many OMG moments that I lost count. Valerie Twombly masterfully builds a world of shifters, vampires, witches, fae, demons, humans and immortals that is in danger of falling into chaos. The characters are well developed and designed to provoke emotions that you freely give in to. She promises entertainment and delivers so much more. This is a series that you will want to read over and over. Be warned, once you begin reading Valerie Twombly you will crave her stories like chocolate cake at midnight!
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This is one of my favorite authors and I loved her Eternally Mated Series. This series I have struggled with as it started out rough for me in terms of the flow and character building. It has gotten better as the series has progressed, some of the pairings worked well others like this one just didn’t ring true.
Sabin and Lucan have a hate/hate/love relationship to me. It may have something to do with Lucan’s horrible treatment of her in the beginning that I had a hard time getting past. Couple that with Sabin’s secrets and for me this was just a relationship that seemed to be a thing of the fate deciding more so than the characters actions deciding. I didn’t feel the deep I want to be with this person no matter what vibe from them, it came across more as resignation than passion.
A good portion of this book could have been resolved with a five minute lets put it all on the table talk. These are two very powerful beings and they just couldn’t seem to get it together to act like adults and have a heartfelt discussion.
For me what saved the book was having some of the other characters from the series be a part of this story. Their banter and care for each other kept this book from just being these two reacting to what the other person did that fed their insecurities. While these two did get their HEA, I wasn’t fully invested in them as a couple.
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Relationship Status: COMPLICATED This is Sabin and Lucan’s story and to say that their relationship is complicated is like stating the ocean is wet. I felt so bad for both these characters. Poor Sabin, she really doesn’t need any more enemies. After all, her own family quite happily fulfills that position. As for Lucan, his struggle to not let the darkness consume him is neverending. You would think finding your fated mate would be a bright spot for these two. However, it is anything but. Intense emotions, drama, tension, danger and some very big twists, will have you eager to keep reading to see what happens next, while the epilogue will leave you anxious for the next book in this entertaining series.
Again, this author has enthralled me with one of her books. While this can ‘kinda’ be read as a standalone, I would not suggest it. Honestly, this series made it to my ‘go to’ pile. I have already re-read the previous books twice. I have loved them all. But I’m going to admit, I was a bit worried about how things would work out for Lucan. He was just one of those characters that you wanted to sit and hold his hand, listen to and offer support, until he figured things out. That’s it, no spoilers here. The evil is bad and spreading. No one will be left unharmed. When a certain turn of events causes an unforgivable act, the Guardians will once again stand together. The help of the Dragons is welcomed, the Gods offer a bit of insight and the trust of the mate bond will be tested. Sabin, for all she has suffered, remained a strong female throughout the story. Lucan, might just be a changed man. Might was the key word there. Sometimes when you expect characters to break, that is when they find their strength. It takes an amazing writer to do that. The epilogue, of course that was just enough to leave you wanting more. I loved this book. I can’t wait for what’s to come.
I love PNR and this one was so good. How do you get a person who’s fated to be your mate to like let alone love you? How do you keep your family from wanting to kill you? So good!
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Vampire’s Desire (Guardians Book 6) by Valerie Twombly
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I was so excited to get this book!! I have been a huge fan of this series and this couple was definitely one I was excited to read.
Sabin, I mean I felt horrible for her. Her family is made up of horrible people and she unfortunately was born with light who would destroy her brother so she has been held hostage for EVER until the day he would kill her for her powers. That’s gotta suck. Then to find out that despite this crap life the Gods give you a fated mate whooooooo hates you completely!!! SHUT. UP. That is even WORSE!!
Lucan is waiting for the day when his darkness will not be ale to be controlled. He is waiting of the day he will be killed when WHATS THAT…the Gods give him a mate…..WHAT!! ANNNND oh yeah he hates her with everything he has. Talk about toxic relationships from the jump!!
These two go through some STUFF!! I mean she is completely lost as to why he hates her and he is a hot mess of lust over a woman who will most likely kill him in his sleep. These two need some serious Dr. Phil counseling sessions but once they start to trust one another they feel like it one step forwards and 100 steps back. The book had so many twists and new plot loops I was like Hey GOOD ONE and OH SNAP THAT CAN’T END WELL!!
I am loving where the series is headed. I hope the King is next because dudes gotta figure out how to make his mate love him and stop trying to kill him already!!
Lucan saves Sabin from Lowan. Sabin discovers her family history and powers from Hades. Good book, well written!
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