Review: A Vampire's Promise by Carla Susan Smith

[Eva Millien]

Blurb:

(Off Goodreads)

Trust Your Instincts

Rowan Harper is nothing but a smart-mouthed bookstore clerk with a crappy love life on the night she walks into Rosie's Bar. Most of the drama in her life is borrowed from her best friend's adventures. But when she meets Gabriel--tall and movie star gorgeous--everything changes. Never mind that she turns down the drink he offers, or that he brims with secrets she can't begin to guess at. He ignites a desire in her she never suspected--and shows a fascination with her she can't explain.

He has no family, no job, no bank account;he knows where she lives and her favorite flower. An aura of mystery cloaks him, even as Rowan grasps for facts, even as she fears an answer that could destroy her happiness. Gabriel can guide her through a wonderland of new sensations. But only if Rowan trusts him enough to follow. . .

94,350 Words

My Review:

This paranormal romance is a riveting and intriguing read that keeps readers guessing.  Bookstore clerk, Rowan Harper has had nothing but a crappy love life until she meets Gabriel and everything changes. He ignites a passion in her she never expected and shows an odd fascination with her, but he’s also full of secrets she can’t begin to guess at.

The steady paced plot keeps readers intrigued with mystery, suspense and romance.  The author uses well written words to weave teasing clues into the story that hints at so many secrets and promising drama that arouses the curiosity and ensures that the reader can’t put the book down. The strong compelling characters are easily related to and add their own attention grabbing drama to the story which adds depth and spice to the story.

The attraction between Gabriel and Rowan burns up the pages with red hot passion and the sex scenes scorch the reader with fiery heat, but the relationship is a work in progress with all the normal drama and dating issues with the addition of Gabriel’s secrets making the romance more intriguing.  The reader can’t help but get drawn into the story with all the teasing hints in the story. Gabriel is such an overwhelmingly intriguing person in the story, he’s sexy and secretive what woman could resist such a man and Rowan is shy, innocent young woman with a smart mouth is drawn to Gabriel in a way that she can’t explain and the reader can’t help but empathize with her.

The author has created an intriguing and drama filled story and I certainly couldn’t put the story down but since there is a major cliffhanger at the end and I have to wait to find out what happens I am a little upset. Some questions were answered but still left a lot undiscovered, so I will reserve my final opinion until I’ve read the next one.

3 STARS 4 FLAMES

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eKensington, June 5, 2014, 306 pages, available in ebook

Coming next A Vampire’s Soul July 3, 2014

 About Carla Susan Smith:

(Off author’s site)

Born and raised in England, I now call South Carolina home where I  live with my wonderfully supportive husband, awesome son, and the most discerning canine critique group ever - if tails aren’t wagging then the story isn’t working!

I owe my love of literature to my mother, who, after catching me  reading by flashlight beneath the bed covers, calmly replaced the romance book I’d ‘borrowed’ with one that was far less risqué, and much more appropriate for a pre-teen! She encouraged me to include a wide variety of genres in my reading tastes, but romance, and  paranormal romance in particular, has remained my first love.

I never really thought about writing a romance novel until I read one that was so bad I can only assume it got published by mistake! Making such a comment to my BFF, Sharon, she challenged me to do better. The result was a 250-thousand word epic that I affectionately refer to as my ‘bodice-ripper’ romance - and yes, I still have it!

When I’m not writing I can be found in my kitchen. I love baking, and my husband will actually admit his love of Christmas fruitcake. (Personally I think all that brandy in the fruit has something to do with it!) If not baking then I’m working on my latest tapestry project or  playing catch-up with my reading list where I always seem to be at least three books behind!

It’s a crazy-good life, and I wouldn’t change it for anything, although I wouldn‘t object if I came up with the winning lottery numbers!  

Where to find the author:

http://www.carlasmithauthor.com/index.html

https://www.facebook.com/CarlaSmithAuthor

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7941186.Carla_Susan_Smith

Books by Carla Susan Smith;

http://www.carlasmithauthor.com/books.html