"I CAN'T STOP THE BLEEDING," said her nighttime caller.The intruder then compelled Dr. Lara West to remove the bullet from his shoulder. She treated his wound, but that quelled neither his desire for the sweet life pulsing through the flesh of her thigh, nor the rampant animal lust that defines his existence.
The darkness has just begun. Dr. West's identity, what she wants--all stands in danger of being devoured. Nothing is ever the same for those inducted into the sinister world of vampires, be they newly turned monsters or the government agents sworn to destroy them. Lara West has tasted both power and passion, and a price must be paid. Yet she's glimpsed salvation in the night. Hope still remains for... LOVE WITHOUT BLOOD
rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was an impulse buy that paid off. After a little checking, I found that it didn't have the greatest reviews for varying reasons. This debut effort by Raz Steel was difficult to get into at first (which is why I gave it three stars), but I think that was more to do with the style of writing along with the past present aspect rather than the story being told. Once the story came together, the pace and my interest grew.
It takes a while for the plot to evolve, but I think the author's intent was for the reader to get to know the main characters. My only problem with that was too much thinking and not enough action. It's better when actual dialogue between characters provides the character building and backgrounds. Thoughts alone become boring after a while especially when the same thoughts and ideas are repeated over and over again.
The romance was not in your face, but it was there even if it was subdued. Love Without Blood could be dark fantasy, paranormal, romance, mystery... all in one. Overall the book was enjoyable, and I think the heroine and hero make this story a great starting point for a series especially given the unanswered questions and teaser at the end (HINT, HINT). I would like to read more.
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