My Lord Vampire - Alexandra Ivy

Kobo often sends me emails with suggestions “reads just for you” and I have to admit that I’m often tempted. This was one of those recommendations.  His – for eternity! Who wouldn’t fall for that?

I just ordered the Fifty Shades of Grey series (seriously, why all the hype?) and so I must finish all the books I have on the go so that I can dive into these, guilt free! I had a few chapters left in MLV and decided to finish it last night, and I will finish Twelfth Insight and The Doors of Perception over the next week.

I have to say up front that never in the history of the universe has there ever been a book to use the word thrust as much as this one. Despite that, there’s no thrusting going on, except the thrust of opening a door (or carriage!?!) or the thrust of voicing an opinion (go on with your bad self). It was funny, and the whole novel was light-hearted.

Nutshell:  young woman (who lives in a castle!?!) is pursued by a vampire bent on protecting her (of course). She needs protection because she possesses an ancient medallion belonging to the vampires who live beyond the veil (who are these vampires anyway!?!). Since they are inadvertently forced to be together, against their will (of course), tensions build. After a gypsy woman shows up, all secrets are forced out of each character – Gideon must admit he is a vampire, and Simone must own up to her past. By doing this they develop trust for each other so that real thrusting can happen with LOVE (awww).

I read between the lines in this one, looking for allegorical content. I did find some and this made the novel even more fun. But, of all the nerve, I've never come across the word botheration in a novel.

I don't want to thrust my opinion in anyone's face, but I really enjoy vampire novels and will continue to watch out for more recommendations.