(Bloodgifted Series, #2)
Release Date: May 31, 2014
Publisher: Createspace; 428 pages
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Bloodpledge continues Alec and Laura’s story from Bloodgifted. Having undergone the Ritual and induction into the vampire community, Laura— the prophesised Child of Light and Darkness and last of the Ingenii—takes her place as Alec’s consort and First Lady of the Brethren. But resentment and anger grow at Alec’s privileged position as daywalker.
Among a powerful few, alliances are made and conspiracies formed, threatening a war that could destroy them all and endanger every human on Earth—creatures who would do anything to prevent the curse from ending. Now Alec and Laura must invoke the Pledge, an ancient ceremony that enforces Brethren loyalty to the Principate.
When Laura’s ex-boyfriend, Detective Inspector Matt Sommers, turns up with a threat that could expose Alec, the battle for their world and their lives begins.
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When I finished Bloodgifted I was very interested to see where the next book would take me. The first book wasn't a horrible cliff hanger, but you had a lot of questions and were left wondering how things were going to turn out. So I was happy when I heard that Bloodpledge was released.
Bloodgpledge takes off right where Bloodgifted left off and even summarizes the first book a bit to help you play catch up because there is always a certain amount of time between book releases. I would say that this book has a lot more tension in it then the first one, but the characters in this book are in much more danger then the first book.
There are SO many different characters to remember, but each one is so different that it is easy to remember and make you curious about each of their stories (novellas?). he main characters, Alec and Laura, are hard not to love. The weird bloodgifted/age deal with Laura is still a bit weird to me, but it really shouldn't be considering Alec is hundreds on years old. Anyway, I love that Laura isn't your typical damsel in distress, she fights for what she loves. And her family and Alec is what she loves and won't let anyone hurt them.
The ending was touch and go and tense with anxiety but it was awesome and I am very much looking forward to the next book!!
People
were about—strolling to cars, or loading shopping bags into back of
them. I couldn’t unsheathe my sword here. As if he sensed me following,
Stockton stopped, turned and looked back. I ducked behind one of the
concrete pillars. I heard him sniff. Had he caught my scent?
In
a sudden burst of speed, he took off. I gave chase, but he kept to the
populated streets, heading for the centre of the city—Hyde Park.
Although lit by tree lights, there were many dark spots where Brethren
could feed uninterrupted. If that was his intention, I was about to
spoil it for him.
As I unsheathed my sword, I became aware of another, darker presence—Rasputin.
In
the shadows of the giant Morton Bay fig trees I stood, until I spied
him on the stone seating that ringed the Archibald Fountain. A laughing
group of humans passed, and his eyes narrowed into slits.
My hand tingled as I ran my thumb along the hilt of my sword.
He
was choosing his prey. His hands, mere stumps covered by the black
gloves he wore, rested on his lap. He would have difficulty grabbing his
prey, unless Stockton helped. I smiled when I thought of the way he’d
lost his hands and my chest swelled with pride—my Laura.
Stockton strode up to him.
They would be unaware of me; unaware of being observed until I strode into their midst. The Serpent Ring blocked their senses.
Now, I thought. I can take them both out.
My scalp prickled as Stockton said, ‘Is he here?’
Rasputin grinned and his gaze seemed to pinpoint exactly where I stood. ‘Yes. I can feel him. The others?’
‘Sacrificing themselves for you.’
‘As they should.’ He laughed.
Leading Marcus and Terens on a chase, I’ll be damned. I gripped the sword tightly, took stock of my surroundings—no humans around, and the moon behind clouds.
‘Come out, Princeps. Let’s face one another,’ Rasputin said.
How
the hell did he know? The Serpent Ring on my hand flared for an
instant, and I didn’t need to look to know its eyes had turned black. My
senses tingled as I picked up the presence of at least a dozen
Brethren—not Principate supporters.
A trap, and I had walked right into it.
Author Bio:
Hi, I’m Tima Maria, and I write vampire books, but not just any vamp books – mine are Roman soldiers cursed by a Pictish witch in the 3rd century.
So, how did I start this series? In a previous life (before I started writing) I was a practicing archaeologist and historian, specializing in Roman Britain. Later, I took up high school teaching, as It gave me the opportunity to take my students on overseas excursions to visit the amazing archaeological sites they’d only seen in books.
Then one day, I surrendered to the itch of writing. After many years reading and correcting my students’ creative writing tasks and essays, I decided it was time to write my own. I couldn’t hold it in any longer.
Bloodgifted is the result.
In 2011, it was shortlisted in the Atlas Award – sponsored by a boutique Brisbane publisher – and eventually came fourth.
In 2012, it was listed among the top ten in the Choclit, Search for an Aussie Star Competition.
In 2013, I was offered a publishing contract, but declined in favour of going indie. I liked the idea of being in charge of my own creation.
Bloodgifted is just the start of a three part series I’ve entitled, The Dantonville Legacy. Later, I intend writing individual books on the other characters in the series, for they all have their own story.
Currently, I live on the Central Coast, an hour’s drive north of Sydney, surrounded by wooded hills, possums and seed-dropping rosellas. Between bouts of writing, I teach English and History, enjoy long walks while dodging the nesting magpies and plot the next series of books I’d like to write.
Connect with Tima!
Twitter - @TimaMariaLacoba
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/TimaMariaLacoba
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