By Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
This is the beginning of an epic series, and some day I hope to have the time to read them all.
Saint Germain is a thousand year old vampire, but he takes great care to hide his true nature. This is not just his story, however. This is the story of Nero's Rome, of the people, the senators, the politics, of seduction and betrayal. This is a tale rich in history and politics.
As a foreigner living in Rome, Saint Germain has certain immunitites from the political mechanizations of the time. He owns land and slaves, and makes a fine profit supplying exotic beasts for the Games. The Games play an important part of this time in history.
Despite his best efforts, he is not able to fully escape the plots and intrigues of Nero's court. After being asked to, and agreeing to, seducing a senator's wife, he earns himself a mortal enemy, and a chance of love.
If you love history, or vampires, or even just a well told story, then this is the book for you.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
24. The Time Traveller’s Wife
By Audrey Niffenegger
I’m really glad I didn’t see the movie first, because I probably wouldn’t have picked up the book – and that would have been a shame, because the book was wonderful. I have no idea how anyone could expect such a complicated story to translate well to the big screen.
This is the story of Henry DeTamble, who was born with a genetic mutation that causes him to spontaneously travel through time. He has no control over this, nor can he take anything with him – not money, not identification, not even his clothing.
This is also the story of Clare, who meets him for the first time when she is six, but after Henry is already married to her. For Clare it’s the beginning of a friendship that turns into love, for Henry it’s a chance to watch the woman he loves grow up.
We share the lives of these two, the love and joy, pain and despair, through glimpses through time. The ending was . . . probably the only way it could have ended and I’m not going to spoil it by saying more than that.
I would love to see a sequel to this, perhaps about the time traveller’s daughter.
Pick up a copy of this book. You won’t be sorry.
I’m really glad I didn’t see the movie first, because I probably wouldn’t have picked up the book – and that would have been a shame, because the book was wonderful. I have no idea how anyone could expect such a complicated story to translate well to the big screen.
This is the story of Henry DeTamble, who was born with a genetic mutation that causes him to spontaneously travel through time. He has no control over this, nor can he take anything with him – not money, not identification, not even his clothing.
This is also the story of Clare, who meets him for the first time when she is six, but after Henry is already married to her. For Clare it’s the beginning of a friendship that turns into love, for Henry it’s a chance to watch the woman he loves grow up.
We share the lives of these two, the love and joy, pain and despair, through glimpses through time. The ending was . . . probably the only way it could have ended and I’m not going to spoil it by saying more than that.
I would love to see a sequel to this, perhaps about the time traveller’s daughter.
Pick up a copy of this book. You won’t be sorry.
23. The Vampire and the Virgin
By Kerrelyn Sparks
I loved this book. Okay, I love a lot of vampire romance books, but I really loved this one, even it’s Barbara Cartland-esque title.
This is the story of FBI psychologist Olivia Sotiris and vampire Robby MacKay, who meet on a secluded Greek island. She’s there hiding out from a stalker, and he’s there on an enforced leave of absence from work. Olivia’s stalker finds her and she’s forced to leave in a hurry.
I don’t know how much more I can safely tell you without spoiling the story, but suffice it to say there’s lots of action, lots of romance, as well as humour and suspense. AND there’s a very logical reason for Olivia still being a virgin when she meets Robby. Definitely a keeper!
I loved this book. Okay, I love a lot of vampire romance books, but I really loved this one, even it’s Barbara Cartland-esque title.
This is the story of FBI psychologist Olivia Sotiris and vampire Robby MacKay, who meet on a secluded Greek island. She’s there hiding out from a stalker, and he’s there on an enforced leave of absence from work. Olivia’s stalker finds her and she’s forced to leave in a hurry.
I don’t know how much more I can safely tell you without spoiling the story, but suffice it to say there’s lots of action, lots of romance, as well as humour and suspense. AND there’s a very logical reason for Olivia still being a virgin when she meets Robby. Definitely a keeper!
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