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When Ashley walks into a shop run by the vampire, Verloren, they both get the surprise of their lives. Ash is about to learn that she’s not just another pretty young woman, while Verloren is astonished to find himself falling in love. But how can a vampire love a human? And what if the human isn’t as human as she seems?
GlynnJames
Posted August 18, 2011
I stumbled across this book whilst trawling through the dark fiction sections for something new to read, and I immediately thought "oh, yet another vampire book...", so I almost passed it by. I'm very glad I didn't. A quick read of the reviews made me give this one a go, mostly because they all seemed to point out that the vampire weren't "sparkly".
I don't usually read romance unless it has a plot (other than the central love story) that is more than a token to sell a bodice ripper and although this book was probably a little more "romance" than I usually can handle, the rest of the story made up for that tens time over.
This is no fluffy romance book and the author has no qualms about showing you the darker (and more interesting) side of vampires and werewolves and all manner of creatures. I've seen some low score reviews that complain about there being too many fantastical creatures all thrown into this story - absolute rubbish. Most of those other creatures are merely mentioned and inclusion of their existence adds more life and scope to the book's setting.
The plot centres on a few characters (that are very well developed) and their struggle to survive in a situation that gets more and more dangerous as each page is turned. The conclusion is awesome and the twists that you learn throughout the book are all "ahhh!" moments.
I loved it and I'm already waiting for the sequel. This book took me back to the days when I read Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat books and Brian Lumley's Necroscope series. I also think that Kelley Armstrong and Laurell K Hamilton Fans would love it.
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Posted March 12, 2011
Much different than the traditonal vampires. It keeps you turning the page and finishing it during the weekend.
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Posted June 10, 2012
Endlessly Cool
In this opening book of the trilogy, author CV Hunt creates a world that feels all-too-possible for anyone afraid of things that go bump in the night. We're introduced to Verloren and Jason, vampire and werewolf friends who comprise a deadly hunt and feed tag team. All is well until Ashley waltzes into their store and triggers a chain of events that involves dragons, fairies, more otherworldly characters, the dreaded Quatre, and a high octane battle royal ending. It's so much more than your average vampire novel that you must read it for yourself.
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Posted February 29, 2012
Not like the typical vampire stories. I really enjoyed it, couldnt put it down. I suggest you check it out :)
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Endlessly by C.V. Hunt is a mesmerizing and gripping Paranormal story, with elements of Horror, Fantasy and Romance. It's a highly addictive and very enjoyable read. C.V. Hunt has a way of telling the story in a way that makes you hold your breath and turn the pages frantically, and there's simply no way you could put the book down once you've started reading!
Verloren is a vampire with Curt Cobain's looks, who runs a paranormal store in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is no Twilight-kind-of-vampire, no sparkles and squirrel-eating habits. He's a bad-ass (forgive my language) kind of vampire, goth-looking, with albino-like skin and long hair. He is the kind of vampire that you should stay away from. He feeds on human blood, because that's the only thing that keeps him alive. And yes, he's very much alive, his heart is beating, his body is warm and even though it hurts his eyes a bit, he can walk in the sun without any serious consequences. Most importantly, though, he has a special ability to see people's auras, and so, just by looking at them, he can tell who they are and how they feel.
The only thing that Verloren is afraid of is death, because vampires have no soul, therefore they can not reincarnate and death brings a final end to their existence. And so Verloren is doing his best to avoid getting into trouble with Quatre, a committee of four people that makes decision for all the supernatural beings, including vampires and incarnates (shape shifters). But when a beautiful and mesmerizing girl walks into his store, Verloren's world is about to be turned up-side-down, as he learns that there are feelings more powerful than fear, feelings like love and lust.
Just when I thought there was nothing more in the Paranormal genre that could surprise me, along comes a book like Endlessly and, with a strong punch in the guts, makes me realize I was wrong.
This book was such a great read! I finished it in few hours, as I was literally glued to it (well, ok, not literally, but it sure felt like it!). It's a fast-paced, action-packed story, with just the perfect amount of horror and romance. There's not a single boring passage in this book, C.V. Hunt makes every word count. I like how the story is told from Verloren's perspective and I'm very thankful to C.V. for using first-person narrative, it makes the story flow seem very natural and the passages are easy and pleasant to read!
The lead characters have amazing chemistry between them, you can almost see the sparkles flying from the pages, but at the same time the romance part of the story is not overwhelming, which I very much appreciate. And then there's the mystery part, which was oh-so-wonderful! I thought the story was really good from the very beginning, but when I reached the part where we learn about Ashley's true form, I was left speechless, with my jaw on the floor. What an amazing idea this was, C.V!
Endlessly has this thing I like to call a "WOW factor", that's the thing that makes you nod in excitement while reading one passage after another, and go "wooow, that's so cool!". I definitely recommend it to all Paranormal fans! I can't wait for the sequel!
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Posted March 5, 2013
Overall, this is a very good story. I agree that the characters are pretty well developed but some of the connections beyween characters seems to lack somewhat. The premise is very good and I enjoy that they do not dollow the typical supernatural rules i.e. fangs, sunlight, full moon etc. My biggest problemis simply that while Verloren begins by saying he would do everuthinf in his power to keep her from harms way he literally just sits back and waits for the appointed meeting and walkseight to it. I would have liked to have at least seen an attempt at trying to escape to add some chase action. While ultimately our couple lives, the ending was a little too abrupt aftet all the buildup. It is stilla good story and worth the read I just think it could have been a little more.
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Posted January 16, 2013
This story is original and i like the detail of it. The main characters are funny and strong. I will b interested to c how the next story ends.
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Posted June 3, 2012
Sun that brightens the sky. There is no med cat no leader. Theres a Healer Prey-Hunters Cave Gaurds and Kit Mothers. Im golden with Brigt blue eyes and im a Prey-Hunter
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Posted May 28, 2012
~ Falcon that hunts at dawn
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Posted March 4, 2012
Excellent weekend read!
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Posted August 10, 2011
The first quality the reader will notice is the immediate action. The reader will meet Verloren right off the bat...along with the dreaded Quatre. Verloren is a vampire, but not the sparkly, cutesy kind. He is the goth with the long hair and pale skin with shockingly good looks. He has a beating heart, but no soul. The latter being his main concern in the novel, he is afraid to die (aren't we all?). He has better cause to fear death than the average human due to his non-existent soul. The Quatre are the supernatural creatures who rule the "non-human" world. They are feared, as one word from them can lead to one's immediate demise.
The next character, Ashley, is special and beautiful enough to inspire unusual feelings such as love and desire, in Verloren. The instant magnetism between Ashley and Verloren makes for a great romance in this novel. Their romance appears doomed, however, due to Ashley's very human state. She is the main drive in this book, the catalyst for all of the subsequent events.
This book was a surprisingly fast read. There is plenty of action and drama with just enough horror to keep the reader interested throughout the novel. The romance is perfectly played out while the horror part of the novel remains in the forefront; the main characters are truly and believably in love. The mystery aspect of the novel pulls the whole novel together into one cohesive plot. The reader will love the surprising twists that occur in the novel-especially concerning Ashley! This book is told in from the first-person perspective, Verloren's perspective, making it even better as the story flows seamlessly. Not enough books are told in the male vampire's point of view, this book will really stand out. The ending leads into a sequel which means the reader will get to enjoy another great book from this author!
This novel is higly recommended to paranormal, horror, and romance readers.
Tying together mythical creatures, romance, and reincarnation, Endlessly is a beautiful tale that goes to show how true love can withstand everything.
It all starts when Ashley walks into Verloren's bookstore. Verloren finds himself attracted to her, which would've been okay if he was anyone else. Unfortunately, Verloren isn't 'anyone else.' Verloren is a vampire. But Ash isn't a normal person either. Upon discovering who she really is, their lives take an unexpected spin. When they're summoned in front of the Quatre, Verloren knows it's over. Verloren's been summoned to the Quatre before. Few have been summoned in front of the Quatre and lived to tell the tale. But no one has survived the second time...
Generally, I liked this book with it's plot, characters, and it's interesting look on the paranormal world. But I feel that there were too many paranormal creatures added into the story, and that sometimes, things sped up, while at other places, it slowed down.
Providing a new look on the world of the paranormal, Endlessly was a beautifully written story with a unique and unexpected plot. I'll definitely keep an eye out for the sequel.
*Thank you to the author for giving me a review copy.
Anonymous
Posted March 27, 2011
This book was a fantastic read. The plot and characters were unexpected and amazingly entertaining. A very refreshing twist to the vampire underworld. I only wish that the story would have been longer, since I am a fast reader it was a breeze reading through 200 pages. Highly recommend this book.
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Overview
When Ashley walks into a shop run by the vampire, Verloren, they both get the surprise of their lives. Ash is about to learn that she’s not just another pretty young woman, while Verloren is astonished to find himself falling in love. But how can a vampire love a human? And what if the human isn’t as human as she seems?