Bound by Night (MoonBound Clan Vampires #1) by Larissa Iona-a review
Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Amazon.uk/ Barnes and Noble / The Book Depository
NOTE: That is the amazing COLBY LEFEBRVE on the cover of BOUND BY NIGHT. You can check out our interview with Colby HERE
DESCRIPTION: Release Date September 24, 2013
The first installment in a sexy new paranormal romance series by Larissa Ione, author of the bestselling Demonica series!
A WOMAN OUT FOR BLOOD
Nicole Martin was only eight years old when the vampire slaves rose up in rebellion and killed her family. Now she devotes her life to finding a vaccine against vampirism, hoping to wipe out her memories—along with every bloodsucker on the planet. But there’s one thing she cannot destroy: her searing, undeniable attraction for the one man she should hate and fear the most . . .
A VAMPIRE OUT FOR REVENGE
A member of the renegade vampire MoonBound Clan, Riker is haunted by demons of his own. When he recognizes Nicole and remembers how her family enslaved his loved ones, his heart burns for vengeance. But when he kidnaps Nicole and holds her in a secret lair, his mortal enemy becomes his soul obsession, his greatest temptation, and, perhaps, his only salvation—a hot-blooded lover who could heal him with her touch . . . or bury him forever.
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
REVIEW
5 out of 5 for this reader folks!
YAHOOOOOO! Larissa Ione is BACK with another series! I will state this right away before I start gushing and swooning all over your computer screen … her Demonica and Lords of Deliverance series are a couple of my absolute faves that I have read over and over again! When I saw she was coming out with a new Vamp series, I admit I may have squealed like a little kid in a candy shop. Actually there was no “may” about it .. I did squeal. LOL So without further delay, let’s get on with it already!
Bound by Night by Larissa Ione is the first book in the MoonBound Clan Vampire Series. We start the book about 20 years back when our leading lady Nicole Martin was a child and her family has been viciously attacked by vampires (a revolt of vampire slaves that have had enough). Somehow Nicole survives and we are brought into present day with Nicole inheriting the CEO position of a pristine company that specializes in vampire research.
Nicole is completely overwhelmed with all the responsibility she has inherited and leans on her brother Chuck (seriously a sadistic SOB although Nicole doesn’t know this yet) for help. The company specializes in formulating a anti-vampirism vaccine and in order to do this, many vampires are treated with horrible cruelty (once again, Nicole is not privy to all this information). Before she knows it, her company has been infiltrated and Nicole has been kidnapped by a clan of “wild vampires”. Nicole is now thrust into a world that she fears and finds intriguing,
Riker (our hunky, yummy, sexy vamp … oh and leading man …SIGH ..LOL) is the right hand man to the clan leader Hunter. Riker leads this infiltration of Nicole’s company as this company is responsible for the kidnapping of a precious and highly skilled vampire that is treasured among vampire clans. When he finds Nicole, he is thrust into flashes of history as he realizes that she is the little girl that his mate had been forced to care of and who Riker believes was the cause of his mates death. Once he gets his hands on adult Nicole, all he can think about is vengeance. Except .. that isn’t all he can think about!
Nicole is afraid and yet she is captivated by Riker. When the truth comes out (so much more than what meets the eye in true Larissa Ione fashion), she is humbled, petrified and somehow grows very strong in her belief that the wrongs must be made right. Riker finds himself confused by this human. He has held her family responsible for years with regards to his mates death and the general torture of his species. He is also finding himself completely drawn in by Nicole and it isn’t just the symptoms of the moonphase (this is when vamps need to feed and mate) that is causing him to fall for her.
Both characters must overcome their own personal feelings (good and bad) to get to the truth. When a rival clan threatens, they both need to trust and lean on each other and sacrifice for one another. I have to say, Larissa once again wrote a compelling story setting up a series that I know is going to ROCK my PARANORMAL world. While she is building this world, she certainly doesn’t forget to build her main characters and secondary characters (who I am hoping get their own books). I love that she once again incorporates medicine and science into her story line. There are some intense fighting scenes, hot smexy scenes and the quick witted humour that are one of my fave components of a Larissa Ione book.
Here is a small blurb that made me LMAO! Just to set the scene, Nicole and Riker just got a little hot and heavy and Riker is kinda freaking out while Nicole has come to terms with certain things ….
“I’ll never regret it,” she snapped. “Because somehow I feel like I’ve finally healed.”
“What are you saying? That if I open myself up, climb into bed with you, I’ll magically get better? I’ll forget your family destroyed someone I cared about, someone I was charged with protecting?”
“Yes, she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “That’s exactly what I’m saying. In fact, let’s try sex again.” She leaped to her feet and tore open her jeans. “Maybe my magic vagina will cure you of all the traumatic acts my family has inflicted on you.”
BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!! Go Nicole! 😉
So …. will Riker’s personal guilt for the death of his mate hold him back from loving another?? Will Nicole leave the only life she has known and accept her fate?? Flip those pages to find out! LOL
HAPPY READING! 🙂
Copy supplied by Netgalley
Reviewed by Rachel T
OH, I think I would read this book just for the cover-rawr Colby !!
Great review, Rachel. This sounds good, and I agree with Ember, nice cover. Is that Colby? Rachel, you can tell how much you love Larissa. I have her on my tbr, but have not had the time to play catch up.
When you have the time .. BUMP HER UP BARB! 😉 LOL
Wonderful review Rachel. Sounds like an amazing story.
And yes Barb…that is definitely Colby on the cover 😉
First off, I have to say, LOVE that cover. 😉 😉 Great review Rachel, sounds like a wonderful read. Will check it out.
Umm Barb, Sandy, who the heck is Colby???? I feel I’m missing out.
Marcie, Marcie, you don’t remember Colby. I suggest you to the top bar, under Interviews, Model Interviews, and read about our Colby.
I have to check him out too! he’s yummy! 😉
*giggles* I love Rachel’s reviews! She could sell me on reading a phone book! I look forward to reading this book, I didn’t realize that this is Book One of a NEW series!! WOOT!! I’m not behind yet!!
LOL Jules, I feel the same way. Looks like a good series, and I am not behind…no playing catch up.
LMAO Jules .. you’re awesome! LOL
Nothing makes me happier when i learn I don’t have to play catch up either! Dive in, you’ll enjoy! 🙂
Wonderful review. I am going to buy this book now. I have read some of Ione, but being the first book in a new series, and Rachel’s great comments, I do not want to miss out.
YAHOOO! Another LI soon to be addict! LOL
Great review Rachel. I am a big fan of Larissa. Will have to check out the new series.
I can’t wait for REAVER’s book! 😉
Very nice review Rachel. And love the cover-Colby is gorgeous.
Terrific review, Rachel. I am going to buy this now. Larrisa is an excellent writer, and I’m so glad I read your review, otherwise I wouldn’t have known about this new series.
Just ordered it and i’m glad to see you gave it a 5out 5 . Can’t wait to get it .
You ladies ROCK! 🙂
Rachel, I love your reviews!! This sounds just yummy and OMG that cover! I’ll definitely have to do this one soon (the book of course! LOL) I too don’t want to get behind! I already have tooo much behind to begin with! LOL