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Quinn Lennox is searching for a missing friend when she stumbles into a dark otherworld that only she can see—and finds herself at the mercy of Arturo Mazza, a dangerously handsome vampire whose wicked kiss will save her, enslave her, bewitch her, and betray her. What Arturo can't do is forget about her—any more than Quinn can control her own feelings for him. Neither one can let desire get in the way of their mission—his to save his people, hers to save herself. But there is no escape from desire in a city built for seduction, where passion flows hot and blood-red . . .
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Posted May 30, 2012
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I really enjoyed this story. There was so much to like. very good book!
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 17, 2012
I’ve been a huge fan of vampire stories since Barnabas Collins (the original one, not the Johnny Depp version). I’m a huge Buffy the Vampire Hunter fan. I enjoyed the Twilight books. I loved the early Anita Blake books. A Blood Seduction is not like any of those iterations of the vampire myth and, while it’s categorized as a paranormal romance it has much more in common with the dark urban fantasy genre – at least in this first book. I expect the romance to ramp up as the series continues.
(spoiler alert)
Vamp City is dark, scary, dangerous, and humans don’t have a chance, yet Quinn Lennox overcomes all the reasons she should run back to her world and makes the best of a bad situation, all for the love of her brother, Zach. Zach is everything to her and she risks everything to find him and return him to safety. That makes her brave, courageous, a heroine to admire and root for. I really liked how she started out rather timid but grew through the story into a woman who would not be thwarted in her quest to save her brother, even if it meant her life – or worse.
To me, this is the epitome of a great heroine – someone who steps out of her safe, normal (sort of) world and takes on more than she ever thought she could.
And then there is Arturo. If ever there was a vampire caught in his own odd sense of loyalty it’s this guy. He’s described as a snake, a betrayer, but there is only one person he won’t stand against in Quinn’s defense – Cristoff – his maker and his master.
Arturo is a snake on the outside, the loyal aide of the sadistic Cristoff, and he’s loyal for a reason – though we don’t know what it is yet! But if anyone else goes for Quinn he’s there, keeping her as safe as he can while keeping his loyalty to Cristoff in place…until he finds a way around that loyalty that doesn’t burn any bridges…yet.
I'm not in love with Arturo yet, but i'm fascinated by him and can't wait to see this bad boy with a soft heart for Quinn grow into a better man...um, vampire...as the series continues.
This is not a vampire story for the faint of heart – there are parts that verge on horror – but I can’t wait to read the next book in the Vamp City series. The characters are complex, the magic intriguing, the world scary, dangerous, and wonderfully described, and, at the end of this book, the promise of so much more story hangs in the air waiting for the reader to return to Vamp City.
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Posted June 15, 2012
hhhmmm, where to start with this review. I have very mixed feelings about this book. I didn’t love this book, I didn’t hate this book, I am not sure if I like or not. I really really really wanted to like this book. I like the idea behind this book. But didn’t really connect with the characters.
I really wanted to like Arturo (our hero? I am not sure I would call him that), but is he is a rat, a snake, a really dirt bag, I could go ON and ON about his dirt bagness, but I won’t. I kept hoping through the whole book he would change, but no he was a dirt bag right up to the end.
Quinn, oh what can I say about Quinn our heroine in this book. Her loyalty to her brother is great. She can take a punch like no one’s business, but damn that girl for trusting such a self serving vampire.
There were moments in this book that made me like these two, but for the most part I struggled with them.
I am hoping that as this series goes on the books get better. A Blood Seduction was a little rough for me. And let me tell you there truly is no such thing as a good vampire in Vamp City.
So if you are looking for a happily ever after story this is not for you. If you are looking for a vampire story were ALL the vamp’s are bad then you need to get a copy of A Blood Seduction.
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Posted June 9, 2012
Loved her previous series, tried and tried to read this book but I HATED!! it. So much ugliness and vileness I couldn't stand it. I finally gave up after 126 pages. If you like the dark, cruel and depraved side of fantasy maybe this book would be for you, but it left me feeling like I'd rolled in a pile of rank fish guts that had been left out in the sun for a week!! You just can't even shower that kind of ick off! I read for enjoyment and there was nothing enjoyable about this book for me.
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 6, 2012
Hello Damon Salvatore! Set in amazing world, I absolutely loved the hero, Arturo who you just love to hate. Sure he can be a bit evil, but then he shows just a glimmer of the good guy you know is hiding and can't help but want to root for him. He reminds me a lot of Damon Salvatore from Vampire Diaries who I am absolutely in love with. Arturo is a vampire and is very dark but he has a soft side when it comes to Quinn. I'm looking forward to watching his evolution throughout the rest of the series and I absolutely can't wait for the next book!
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Posted May 29, 2012
Since I love Pamela Palmer’s Feral Warriors series I just knew I would love her newest series. Pamela Palmer has a way of capturing you and holding you so you don’t want to put down her books.
That is what happened here. Even though I did not like the plot at all I still could not put it down. The story was just way too dark for me. It was more Urban Fantasy/Horror than Paranormal Romance. The hero, Arturo, is the worst hero I have ever read. I found nothing redeeming about him. I like Quinn and understood her determination to find her brother but what I don’t understand is how she was even remotely attracted to Arturo.
Will I read book two in the series? No. This was way too dark, gruesome and not enough romance for me.
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Posted May 29, 2012
I expected this to be a series where one couple falls in love then in book two another does. This however surprised me bc its a continuation series. The first book sets up so much plot and leaves you wanton for mmore at the end. However in my personal opinion i wanted it to somehow close a few loose ends. It didnt. And im a little disappointed. However palmer is still an extraordinary and effective writer.
As for the main character. I felt completely helpless with her journey. She has all this power yet is powerless. It annoyed me.
Going into this story with my favorite author enthusaium, i came out of it with so many questions left unaswered....i dont mean to be mean, but i dislike that feeling and am really sad i have to wait for the next one and buy the next one only to probably to have more questions once more.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Pamela Palmer did an extraordinary job of sucking me in to her linear world of vampires. I loved every bit of this complex world she had created and now, I can truly say that I have become more fond of this genre.
Twenty seven year old, Quinn Lennox has powers beyond her imagination that she has managed to tamp down since she was a child. Though she has done a great job hiding it, weird things still happens in her daily life and had gone stronger the past few weeks. After her Brother’s friend, Lilly had gone missing, both she and Zack had discovered an existing linear world of Washington D.C. also known as Washington V.C. An alternate world of Vampires that ruled over humans. Thriving as it is, this world is dying and in need of a savior itself.
In an attempt to rescue Lilly, Quinn and Zack were separated and captured. Quinn was captured by the dark and mysterious vampire, Arturo Mazza. As all the other vamps in this world, he uses humans for his personal use as help, blood/sex slave. Arturo is one hot vamp! As said in the book, he is indeed the “epitome of rugged handsomeness”. He is also evil and dishonest but a hero all the same. A contradiction you wouldn’t believe. I equally love and hate him.
I enjoyed both Quinn and Arturo. Though the romance is not strong the sexual tension is obvious and it is apparent where their relationship is going. Trust will be a big one for these two. They are also both kick ass heroes as you will see them fight for what they want and believe in.
I loved the character and world building of this complex world. Ms. Palmer had explained this linear world with ease. She explained how the world came to be, different life factions, politics and characters pasts etc. There’s so much going on with a several key players but not once I felt lost.
The ending left me very curious. There are several outcomes with unexplained reasons that I'm dying to find out about. I cannot wait to what Ms Palmer has installed for us.
This Dark Urban Fantasy with a light touch of romance is the first of this series and is expected to have at least 5 books I cannot wait to devour each of them as they are released!
*ARC provided by publisher
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.A Blood Seduction is a terrific start to a new series. Palmer weaves together two separate worlds, our world and the world of Vamp City, flawlessly. Be warned that this book is extremely dark. It is not for the faint of heart or those who have weak stomachs. There are some very intense, graphic, and disturbing torture scenes. The vampires in this novel are extremely evil and pretty much soulless. There are a few exceptions, but none of them are actually good. However, if you can stand the torture scenes and sheer darkness of the book, the story is amazing. It's full of mystery, action, romance, intrigue, and well-developed characters. I can't wait to see what happens next in Vamp City.
A Blood Seduction is told from various limited third person POVs. Somehow, Palmer manages to do this and still maintain an air of mystery around Arturo and his true intentions. There's a sense of urgency throughout the entire story because you don't know if Quinn's going to live from one minute to the next, and she's a likable character. Also, you don't know if Arturo is going to screw her over or be a knight in shining armor. The whole thing leads to a lot of frustration, but also the inability to put the book down. I read this all in one setting because I had to know what was going to happen. To me, that's the mark of a good book.
All of the characters are well-developed, although extremely flawed. It's easy to tell who the narrator is following because of the very distinct personality traits of the characters. Also, the narrator's voice changes with each character change. It's almost like free indirect discourse, but a little more defined than that. I'm so torn over how I feel about Arturo. I can't decide if I like him yet or not. On the one hand, he's a very compelling character who obviously has some good in him, but on the other hand, he's such a freaking snake that I can't trust that he's actually going to do anything good in the long run. I almost like him because of my conflicting emotions about him. I would like to see more of his good side in the future, though. Quinn is likable and easy to relate to. She has unwavering loyalty, but a few self esteem issues and a bad temper. I like when characters are flawed. It makes them more realistic. The story follows Quinn the most, but slips into Zack's and Arturo's POV sometimes as well.
The world Palmer created within Vamp City is intriguing and fascinating. The rules are clearly defined, but because no one is ever honest, it's hard to know which rules are actually true and which ones were made up to give people a false sense of security. An idea of an alternate universe that's stuck in the past and exists over our world is an interesting concept. The fact that some people can pass in between the two worlds and that people go missing because they are getting kidnapped and brought into the other world is even more fascinating. Palmer puts in some nice details about the landscaping, too, such as only dead trees can grow in Vamp City. And it's either dusk or night time... never full daylight. Also, even though Vamp City was created in 1870, it seems to be a mash-up of various time periods. Events like the Games and the banquets that are held and everything are throw backs to earlier times.
The pacing for the story is spot-on, and there is never a dull moment within the plot. The entire plot is filled with action, adventure, suspense, and/or romance.
Good read!
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I'm not usually a fan of urban fantasy so when I was asked to read this I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the book. I am a fan of Palmer's so I gave it a try. What happened was me getting totally involved within the story and not being about to put it down. I just loved it. Now that said, I do have to tell you that at times it's a little dark, and it's also somewhat light on the romance, but the romance is there. My biggest problem with the story is that I have to wait so long to find out what's going on in Vamp City.
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Posted June 26, 2012
This story was a bit hard to take at times, with all the violence and gruesome scenes. The "romance" part was so light as to be almost non-existent. The ending did indeed leave the reader hanging, but in my case, I won't buy the next book in the series to see how the story ends.
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Posted June 6, 2012
I preordered it and its good just not as good as i thought it would be:/ not a good start for the series for me! I'll stick to her feral warriors series!
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Posted January 19, 2013
At first this book was kinda boring but eventually its the type of book you can't put down. If you like vampire books, this is the one to read! just an fyi, it can get very descriptive in a mature way... I wouldn't want my 10 to 11 year old daughter reading this.
hopefully i am able to help the next person! :)
Quinn Lennox has always known she a little different but nothing could prepare her for the world she encounters when a friend goes missing. One wrong move thrusts Quinn and her brother Zack into an alternate world run by vampires and magic known as Vamp City. Trapped in a dangerous world where humans are used as slaves and food, Quinn is held captive as by the charming Arturo, a vampire who insists he's her master and she his slave. To find her brother and get back to her world, Quinn will risk everything and soon finds herself trusting the man she should fear. The dark and cruel paranormal world depicted in A Blood Seduction is in my opinion the star of the book. These are not the handsome and sensual vampire heroes we love in paranormal romance, these vampires are blood thirsty, vicious and heartless...feeding off of blood, fear and even pain. This world is protected by a magical veil that has been pierced and can only be repaired by a powerful sorcerer or in this case, sorceress. When word that Quinn possesses this magic gets around Vamp City, she becomes a valuable asset and her goal of escaping becomes almost impossible. Quinn is not your usual kick butt heroine but you have to admire her devotion to her younger brother Zack. While I can understand her loyalty it was hard for me to connect with her, as much as I wanted to. That being said, I think her heart is in the right place and she has potential to be a great heroine as the series develops. The relationship between Quinn and Arturo would definitely be labeled "it's complicated" on Facebook...LOL There's plenty of sexual tension between them but you're never sure where Arturo's loyalties lie which makes trusting him difficult. Artuto is far from a hero and while I'm still not sure if he truly is a bad guy, his charm is undeniable. I look forward to what the author has in store for them in the future. The story ends abruptly, with plenty of unanswered questions that I'm hoping will be addressed in the next installment. While this book may be a little violent and lacking in the romance department, the world building is strong enough to keep you interested. If you like to venture into the dark side of vampires or looking for a change in urban fantasy, A Blood Seduction is sure to deliver.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.A BLOOD SEDUCTION by Pamela Palmer is an intriguing urban fantasy. This is this author's first adventure into the urban fantasy world,and it is a dark vampire world. She introduces the reader to Vamp City,a world parallel to modern day Washington,D.C. Filled with lust,power,passion,a mortal world,vampires,seduction, magic,intrigue,and betrayal. Follow, Quinn Lennox,a socerer,Arturo Mazza,a dangerous vampire, and Zack,Quinn's brother on a journey of seduction,passion,with twists and turns. One is on a mission to save a city the other is on a mission to save herself and her brother. Fast paced with an independent heroine and a sexy hero.If you enjoy urban fantasy,vampires,danger,and a bit of romance you will enjoy this title. Received for an honest review from the publisher. Details can be found at the author's website,Avon Books,an imprint of Harper Collins Publishing and My Book Addiction and More.
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: MILD
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews
A whiney female & a vampire without a backbone!!! It was like a broken record.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This was my very 1st read of Palmer's work. I enjoyed the book &
can't wait for the 2nd in the series. I saw some negative feedback below
& understand that some are comparing it to her previous series of
the Feral Warriors. I cannot comment on those as i have not read them
(Im strictly a vamp person when it comes to PNR & can never get into
books with the main characters/focus on other paranormals), but think
their comments were because they wanted this novel/series to mirror or
be close to that series. I think she created a new creative world of
vampires which is refreshing for those of us who enjoy mainly vamp
novels & know that many are so much the same. I didn't give it 4
stars because as one writer stated there was a bit too much left open
ended & I agree. Possibly not for the same reasons but think it
could have used a bit more plot to carry us to the next novel. I believe
the way it ended that she will do all of that in the 2nd book of this
new series, at least, i sincerely hope so, because I do love the heroine
& quite a few of the supporting characters. In fact, it is the
supporting characters that I hope to read much more about in the next
book!! Any PNR lover in my opinion will enjoy this read.
Mayarc87
Posted August 13, 2012
I'm not sure if I like this book or not. In one hand the world building is amazing, the scary blood thirsty vampires are a nice spin. Even the weres - hope to see more from them - and other creatures have a nice twist.
On the other hand we have this weak female hero who keeps whinnying all the time. Making out with Arturo - or the hero/bad guy at the wrong and inappropriate times. Who is suppose to have all of this amazing power but does not want to use - even to save her live so she won't appear weird to her brother. I understand loving your brother and want to save him, but come on....
The only reason I'll read the next book is because of the final conversation between Arturo and Kassius.
Anonymous
Posted July 23, 2012
I dont know if i'll read another book in this series, it took all i had just to finish this book.
It showed such promise in the begining, but to me it went downhill from a certain point. thats all i can say about the book without putting in any spoilers.
Book_Monster_Reviews
Posted July 7, 2012
Quinn Lennox has always known that in some ways, she was very different from others. As a child, she couldn’t control it and her step-mother hated her for it and convinced her father to feel the same. Only her step-brother, Zack, loved her unconditionally and they built a life together. Quinn had never been happier. Until the day, she started having visions; visions of two universes at the same time, the past and the present. But Quinn tells no one and the day comes when, searching for a missing friend, Quinn and Zack walk over a sunlit spot and find themselves in an alternate universe – dark, cold, destroyed and terrifying. Suddenly they are attacked and tormented by vampires but cannot fight them off. They are bold and strong and bite them mercilessly. Zack is dragged off but Quinn is rescued by a tall stranger dressed in black who brings her back to his home. She soon finds out he, too, is a vampire – a kinder, more compassionate vampire – but still a vampire who wants her to be his slave and his mistress. All Quinn wants to do is find Zack and find their way out but her master, Arturo, has other plans and Quinn realizes that he is way too attractive to fight off every night! But, he has many tricks up his sleeve and deceives Quinn too many times. Soon her lust and fear turns to hate.
A Blood Seduction, by Pamela Palmer, is a very fast-paced story of vampires, lust and betrayal. Vamp City was built by magic as an alternate home for vampires who use humans for their food source and for their fun. Many descriptions of the cruel and vicious torture of the human slaves left me shaken up but I managed to get through them as the storyline sucked me in deeper and deeper. I prayed that Quinn would find her brother and escape; at the same time, hoped that Quinn would calm down and give Arturo a chance. How weird is that? I wanted Quinn to be with the hero and at the same time, wanted her to run as fast as she could and escape. From the first page to the last, the action never ended and I can't wait for the second Vamp City novel.
Overview
Quinn Lennox is searching for a missing friend when she stumbles into a dark otherworld that only she can see—and finds herself at the mercy of Arturo Mazza, a dangerously handsome vampire whose wicked kiss will save her, enslave her, bewitch her, and betray her. What Arturo can't do is forget about her—any more than Quinn can control her own feelings for him. Neither one can let desire get in the way of their mission—his to save his people, hers to save herself. But there is no escape from desire in a city built...