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Be Mine Tonight (The Brotherhood of Blood, Book 1)
written by Kathryn Smith
Studio : Avon
by Avon
Release Date : 2006-06-27
Publisher : Avon
Released : 2006-07-01
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780060848361
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 30 reviews)
List Price : $5.99
Our Price : $2.29
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I am called Chapel . . . For nearly six centuries I have roamed the night, a mortal man no longer. Would that I could undo the past -- when I entered the sanctuary of the Knights Templar to wrest from them the Holy Grail, only to discover the chalice I raised to my lips was not the sacred relic but a hellish cup of damnation. Now I shun the day and all things human, driven by an ungodly thirst. And yet... Never have I known a maiden the like of Prudence Ryland, whose beauty and spirit awaken a heart I feared long cold and dead. But her young life is slipping away, and she also seeks the deliverance of the Grail -- unaware that the cost of her search could be her soul. I must help Prudence, for in six hundred years, no other woman has stirred my passions so. But dare I tender to my beloved that which she most desires -- the sensuous "gift" of forever that is both rapture and a curse: my immortal kiss? |
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Really good new series! |
Honestly I picked this book up because the name of the series "Brotherhood of the Blood" made me think of the BDB series and I need something to help me pass the time till the next BDB book is released . I tried not to expect too much of this series so I wouldn't be disappointed which was completely unnecessary because this series doesn't have anything in common except a group of vampire warriors, the Brotherhood, with stupid names who have a whole bunch of issues . I also wasn't disappointed because this book was just great!
The first difference is that the vampires aren't born as vampires. In 1307 a group of six knights is send by their king to hunt down some Templars and claim the treasure those Templars are guarding . The "treasure" is the Blood Grail, the evil twin of the Holy Grail, and when the knights drink from it, it turns them into vampires . The vampire knights turn themselves over to the church in order to repent for their sins.
Around 600 years later, in 1899:
Prudence Ryland has cancer and she pretty much expects to die every day. She lives in Tintagel, King Arthurs birthplace, so it's not a far stretch for her to be accustomed with the Holy Grail tale. The Holy Grail is her only chance to live so she searches for it frantically. When she and her crew comes close to a old Templar ruin Father Molyneux and his friend Chapel - one of the six vampire-knights - are send from the church to help and monitor her search. Molyneux and Chapel fear that Pru will find the Blood Grail which one of the other vampire-knights is guarding at a secret place.
The love story between Pru and Chapel is very sweet and isn't overshadowed by the plot - which is something some people criticize about the BDB books. The love story here takes up at least 90% of the book and a lot of plot related things are still related to the love story . However, it's not really that steamy or passionate. But I would say it's normal considering that most historical don't have much bedroom action going on for almost ¾ of the book .
I also loved the mixture between historical and paranormal and while most paranormals are so focused on building their world and the whole plot stuff, it was nice to have a book that puts the romance first. The book is also not as dark and edgy which is nice for a change too. Sure, Chapel has his demons and struggles with the vampire curse but overall it's not a dark and violent story like many other vampire books .
I can't say much about the rest of the series yet but if the other books are somewhat similar to that one I'll have a new favorite series. I would give this book five stars!
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I love the whole series!! |
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I love all the books in this series. I can't wait until the next one comes out!! |
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Love! Love! Love this story!! |
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This story is sooooo good! It will make you laugh and cry. It is a beautifully written love story with quite a lot of "action". I can't wait to read the other stories in this series. If your a fan of paranormal romance, this is a must read for you!! |
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Awesome |
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Books are easy to read. This one is my least favorite of the three currently out. Saint is not my style and I don't like the plot but like I said don't give up the others are even better. |
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A series to definitely follow! |
A nice tale of when two tortured souls out to find a way to alter their destiny unites. Prudence, a woman with a short window of time to find the miracle that will save her life. Chapel, a warrior turned vampire and self loather comes out of solitude to protect and keep hidden an evil artifact that could create havoc in the wrong hands.
A great legend and history of the vampire world is created in this refreshing take on soul searching and passion.
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