"Dorina Basarab is a dhampir—half-human, half-vampire. Unlike most dhampirs, though, Dory has managed to maintain her sanity. Now Dory’s vampire father has come to her for help— again. Her Uncle Dracula (yes, theDracula), cruelest among vampires, has escaped his prison. And her father wants Dory to work with gorgeous master vampire Louis-Cesare to put him back there.
Although Dory prefers to work alone, Dracula is the only thing that truly scares her—and when she has to face him, she’ll take all the help she can get…"
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I read this series a while ago and since today Book 2 "Death's Mistress" is coming out, Karen Chance is giving away 2 signed copies to celebrate! I decided then a review of Book 1 was in order hehe.
I found out about Karen Chance through her Cassandra Palmer series and I absolutely love it! The Dorina Basarab series is a spin off and a really awesome one at that!
Dory is the daughter of Mircea, who is one of the main characters in the Cassie Palmer series. Dorina is a kick ass character with a lot of attitude. She is a Dhampir, half-human and half-vampire. She has beaten the odds and not gone insane as the other known dhampirs have.
Her father shows up and right away we get sucked into their dysfunctional relationship. It was really interesting to see their dynamic and though it is very clear Dory is a very strong woman, you can't help but relate with her helplessness when it comes to her father.
She is asked to help capture her escaped uncle, who is none other than The Dracula himself. She is joined by the French vamp Louis-Cesare and all hell breaks loose.
I don't want to get into plot details, but this book is full of action and keeps you at the edge of your seat every second. The chemistry between Dory and Louis was awesometo watch and I can't wait to get more of it on book 2!
I give it 4/5 Loveys!
Smut Level 2/5!
Book 2:
"Dorina Basarab is a dhampir—half-human, half-vampire. Subject to
uncontrollable rages, most dhampirs live very short, very violent lives. So far, Dory has managed to maintain her sanity by unleashing her anger on those demons and vampires who deserve killing.
Back home in Brooklyn after the demise of her insane uncle Dracula, Dory’s hoping her life is about to calm down. But then she gets some visitors. A friend wants Dory’s help in finding a magical Fey relic, and the gorgeous vampire, Louis-Cesare, is desperate to find his former mistress Christine.
Dory and Louis-Cesare quickly discover that the same master vampire Christine is bound to is also rumored to be in possession of the relic. But when the master vampire turns up dead, they realize that there’s more at stake than a missing mistress. Someone is killing vampire Senate members, and if Dory and Louis-Cesare can’t stop the murderer, they may be next…"
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RESULTS WILL BE UP ON JAN 17th OR 18th!
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I would love to win this book!
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I love this series! (actually I love both her 'Cassie Palmer' and 'Dorina' series equally). I cannot wait for my copy of 'Death's Mistress' to arrive.
I especially like the Dorina series because we get so much more insight into Mircea - I feel like in the Cassie books he holds a lot back and is very mysterious (which I think will eventually lead to the end of him and Cassie, unfortunately) but we get a very different story for him from Dorina.
I would love it if Dorina and Cassie came face-to-face. I think that would be hilarious - Dorina would be such a b*tch to Cassie.
OMG i would soooo LOVE Dorina and Cassie to meet LMAO that would awesome! =)))
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Would love to win this book, read midnight's daughter and loved it!
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Is so love this series or the first book. LOL
I really enjoyed reading all of Ms. Chance books and can't wait to read that one.
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While I am not a fan of the Cassandra Palmer series, I really liked Midnight's Daughter and have been waiting for Death's Mistress to come out!
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These Books Sound Great Would Love To Win A Copy Of Death's Mistress.
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I love Karen Chance's books! I've always been a huge fan of her Cassandra Palmer series but I'm an even bigger fan of Dorina Basarab!
I haven't yet read Death's Mistress but i've read great reviews and i can't wait to read it.
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I wanna win! I have book 1 & 2 of the Cassandra Palmer Series on my TBR pile - I can't wait to get to them because all I hear are good things about Karen Chance! Would love to win this one then go buy the first one. hehehe
I am a blog & twitter follower.
Thanks,
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I love Karen's books! I've read the first in her Basarab series and can't wait to read Death's Mistress!
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Thanks for having this contest! :) I've been looking forward to Death's Mistress.
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I would love to win this signed copy.
I've just gotten the first one in the series to read.
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I would love to win! WOW I have not read them yet, but would love to add them to my collection!
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I could have sworn I entered this! Sorry if this is the second time. haha!
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14 entries!
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#####THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED#####
RESULTS WILL BE UP ON JAN 17th OR 18th!
thanks so much for participating!!!