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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by stephanie nicole

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Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in this terrific and thrilling series and it is every bit as good as the last. When I first stumbled upon the series and it’s wonderful author it was a total accident and I read them out of order. However when I first picked up book two and saw its beautiful cover and read it’s synopsis I knew right away I would be hooked. After devouring the first 3 I anxiously awaited book four and devoured it as soon as it hit my kindle. The cover is just as beautiful as the previous books, and the storyline is once again filled with action, drama, romance, and of course some suspense. This series has quickly become one of my favorites since I discovered it last year, but book four is by far my favorite. The characters are amazing, the word building is out of this world, and I simply can’t wait to see what we get next.

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Master Descallia (Masters of the Consulate Book 1) by Sylvia Black – Review by stephanie nicole

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Descallia (Masters of the Consulate, #1)Descallia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I definitely read these books out of order, but this book was just as good as book two and three. When I first discovered this series I had no idea who this wonderful author was or how quickly I would devour her books. While this is a series each book can be read as a stand alone, however the series is so great that trust me you won’t won’t to stop at one. The plot was original, full of action and romance, and of course plenty of twists to keep you interested. Do if your looking for a great new story pick this one up today.

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Now we are on to the fourth book of this series! Master Romano is part of the list where the Masters are trying to see who they can actually trust. He’s having to prove that trust with letting them come to his home and watch everything he does. Meanwhile, some nice looking witch, Raven, is watching Romano’s property. She ends up helping the vampires. Of course we have smexy times, drama, and more story plots. This Author is seriously one of my favorites due to this series!!! Ready for the next book!!!

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I don’t think there’s enough words to describe how much I love this series. Master Romano rates right up there with the rest. If you love vampires this series is definitely for you. I’ve always been obsessed with vampires and shifters. So anytime I come across a book of that nature it takes a lot for me not to read it. This author is no different.
The Vampires and witches are at war and Isala has gone rogue. Master Romano can’t be trusted, or can he? Overmaster Descallia has his doubts. So he sends Lucas to Romania with Romano to keep tabs and report back to him. Overmaster Descallia leads with an iron fist and is well respected in the vampire world. Also the way his character is written in this particular book reminded me why I love him so much!!
Anyway back to Master Romano and his new witchy friend Raven. Raven sees through the propaganda about vampires. Was she raised to be scared of them? Absolutely! Is she afraid of them? Absolutely not! She’s actually just as intrigued in Master Romano as he is her. Which is a big faux-pas. Witches and vampires can not counter mingle, they are at war. Despite Descallia’s peace efforts. Unfortunately, like the rest of the books in this series you get a bit of Devora and Descallia going head to head.
Do they track down Isala?
What happens if they do fine her?
If you’re stumbling across this series for the first time, please go back and start with Master Descallia(book 1.) And if you’ve read the first three I don’t know what you are waiting for.
Me? I’m waiting for book 5, and while I do so I’m going to start again. I feel like this series will be the series that keeps on giving each time you read it!

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading the first 3 books in the series I knew that this would be so great! I have not read any other books by this author until now and that will change! She has such a great way of writing these vampire romance novels that had me captivated and unable to think about anything else other than finishing them. Each book was just a great continuation of the series. Add this to your reading list as this is the best vampire series I have read in a long time and I cannot wait to reread them over and over.

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MASTER TRENTINO (MASTERS OF THE CONSULATE BOOK 3) BY SYLVIA BLACK – REVIEW BY CARLIE DEL GALLO

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Master TrentinoMaster Trentino by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book from Sylvia Black, and it is just as good as the other two that I have read! Each one of these books showcase a strong alpha vampire that will stop at nothing to make sure their mate is safe. I have been struggling to find a good vampire series and this one has been a great series to read! It was steamy and oh so great. I cannot wait to reread this wonderful series over and over again! If you are looking for a great vampire dark erotic NSFW vampire series, this is the one for you!

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MASTER DESCALLIA (MASTERS OF THE CONSULATE BOOK 1) BY SYLVIA BLACK – REVIEW BY CARLIE DEL GALLO

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Descallia (Masters of the Consulate, #1)Descallia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW OH WOW!!! This book is so great I read the book in less than 24 hours! Vampire series are a guilty pleasure of mine and this one ticked all of the boxes for me! This first book in the series is about a detective who is brought into the vampire world and who ends up being turned into one after being attacked. As her and Master Descallia’s romance is blooming the women are disappearing and they are in a race against the clock to find them. This was such a great book!! I cannot wait to read the next book in the series!!

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Kerry Carr

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Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Masters of the Consulate series. I have loved every single one of these books and I really recommend reading them from the start so you follow the full story. The author does an amazing job with these vampire romance books. There is so much more happening than just the romance, there is danger and traitors in each side of paranormal beings from the witches and the vampires. It is a fast paced story full of twists and turns that keeps the reader gripped from beginning to end

They now have to find a way to work together after years and years of being enemy’s.
The romance side is really well written I love how opposites attract and how even though they are ment to be enemies Romano and Raven can’t deny or fight the attraction between them.
Even though everything is telling them they can’t be together what do you do when you can’t fight destiny.
Will this bring the witches and vampires together to make them stronger against their enemies or will this union only serve to make the animosity between witches and vampires even worse.
Fighting against their attraction whilst also fighting enemies set on destroying both the vampires and witches are they going to be able to survive?

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love this series with these seriously sexy men of the dark and each book gets deliciously better than the last.

Master Romano is the fourth book in the Masters of the Consulate in this paranormal vampire romance series. It is so easy to embrace the world of darkness with vampires and get lost amongst the pages of this dark tale. I have said it before and I will say it again the world building and characters make this tale enticing and delightful. Sylvia paints a vivid picture for a world that is harsh and yet comes with a deep sense of beauty that is hot…….

With paranormal beings, century old feuds, one particular sassy witch, some seriously sexy vampires and the Consulate the story is intense and keeps page after page turning. This fast-paced tale is full of suspense and is sexy mexy. Don’t miss out on this wonderful series.

These fanged lords of darkness (I love the authors description) will do anything to protect what is theirs even if it means going against and old order.

Make sure you read these books in order and start today because you are seriously missing out if you don’t.

I can’t wait for what comes next from Sylvia.

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, this author knows how to write a paranormal romance that will please a reader. Romano and Raven are the latest pairing in the Masters of the Consulate series. The drama, romance, adventure, and mystery all make for tremendously entertaining reading. Vampires, wolves, and witches with the mob thrown in are involved in the crazy war to find out who is behind trying take out the Vampires. Descalia, Lucianna, Embry, Lucas, Trentino, and others came to fill out this intriguing tale of love and suspense. The plot was enthralling. I was engaged from the beginning. I love this series because you can pick up where you left off just like you went to visit an old friend. Oh, but there is a cliffhanger and I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next book in the series. This is one of my favorites. You must read this. It would get more than 5 stars if I could give it.

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been reading this book since the first book came out, and each time I am swooning in my own way literally! I can never get enough of these deep in depth characters or those steamy moments that impact my entire kindle screen! The author is certainly talented at making this series come to life!

I enjoyed this book with every part of my soul! The characters in this one were deep as they can go as always, the romance was steamy. The suspense was shocking at times, and kept you on the edge of your seat! I loved how things went with this book not in the ordinary sense. Everything was a risk it seemed, and to take it, meant putting everything on the line. As per usual, this book was impossible to put down. The story was different compared to others, and I was very much intrigued! Freaking loved this book!

The entire series is a must read for sure! I loved this book as a independent installment for all it was. The author has an amazing writing style! Highly recommend it all around! A must read with no doubt!

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4)  by Sylvia Black
Genre – Vampire, Paranormal, Romance
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A vampire seeking retribution. A witch who doesn’t know how to mind her own business. Will their newfound love survive the curse?

Master Romano has one task: settle the centuries-old land feud between the vampires and witches, once and for all. It will be far harder than anyone thought.

Especially, when he meets a sassy witch who captures his attention. The magnetic attraction draws him to her as though she were put on earth just for him. But she has secrets of her own.

Raven should be scared out of her mind, both by what the fanged lord of darkness wants to do to her, and how the coven will react if they learn she’s been helping the enemy who would like nothing better than to get rid of the witches for good.

But that’s far from her greatest problem. When the Consulate suspects Raven of being a spy, Romano is ordered to end her life to prove his loyalty.

Will the king of darkness turn against the woman he loves to maintain his seat on the Consulate or choose her as his mate instead?

Master Romano is the explosive fourth book in the Masters of the Consulate series by Sylvia Black. It is a deliciously dark, fated mates, forbidden love, vampire romance. You will love these novels where the passion is fiery, the loyalty is fierce, and the stakes are high. While the books in this series are standalones that feature different couples with a guaranteed happily ever after each conclusion, they are best read in order.

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Sylvia Black is a master’s prepared paranormal romance author with a special love for old-world history and the folklore of Europe. A grandmother born and raised in the Baltic Sea region nurtured this love and it grew more profound as a young child living for years in England and traveling extensively. Sylvia likes to keep her readers on the edge of their seats one minute and fanning themselves as the heat rises in the next.

Her novels feature handsome, dark-minded males who will stop at nothing to protect their mates.

The perfect day for Sylvia would be spent sitting on a balcony overlooking the Amalfi Coast in Italy while enjoying an espresso as she writes. While not writing, she spends time with her husband and family, including an adorable fur-baby. She enjoys traveling extensively, especially when researching for her next novel.

She also loves to spend time interacting with you, her readers, so please feel free to connect with her on social media!

 

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4)  by Sylvia Black
Genre – Vampire, Paranormal, Romance
Cover Designer – Cassandra Fear C & N Designs

A vampire seeking retribution. A witch who doesn’t know how to mind her own business. Will their newfound love survive the curse?

Master Romano has one task: settle the centuries-old land feud between the vampires and witches, once and for all. It will be far harder than anyone thought.

Especially, when he meets a sassy witch who captures his attention. The magnetic attraction draws him to her as though she were put on earth just for him. But she has secrets of her own.

Raven should be scared out of her mind, both by what the fanged lord of darkness wants to do to her, and how the coven will react if they learn she’s been helping the enemy who would like nothing better than to get rid of the witches for good.

But that’s far from her greatest problem. When the Consulate suspects Raven of being a spy, Romano is ordered to end her life to prove his loyalty.

Will the king of darkness turn against the woman he loves to maintain his seat on the Consulate or choose her as his mate instead?

Master Romano is the explosive fourth book in the Masters of the Consulate series by Sylvia Black. It is a deliciously dark, fated mates, forbidden love, vampire romance. You will love these novels where the passion is fiery, the loyalty is fierce, and the stakes are high. While the books in this series are standalones that feature different couples with a guaranteed happily ever after each conclusion, they are best read in order.

Grab your copy now!

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Brittany Portrr

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Julia’s depression resulting from the events in the previous books is so very palpable entering the 3rd installment of this series. Her sanity is questioned and she has many demons to battle to win back the trust of those closest to her. There were many unanswered questions that this book addressed in such a beautiful way. This author’s writing draws the reader into her world with her characters. I was thrilled with this book and am anxiously awaiting jumping into the next one.

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Blood & Vengeance (The Casket Girls Book 2) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Moriah Venable

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Blood & Vengeance (The Casket Girls #2)Blood & Vengeance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Desiree is hunting the remaining vampires with some help from Theron.
Jacob is a vampire that wants to find a way to hunt without killing.
I could not put this book down. The setting of New Orleans makes this all the more reason to read this. I’ve never been there but I am adding New Orleans on my places to visit list. I love reading books that make me want to travel.
The author did not disappoint. I hope we get novels in this series. The covers are so beautiful and alluring that it entices one pick it up.
I love supernatural elements and this novel has so much of it. Such an enticing novel.

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Between Darkness and Light ( War of Destiny Series Book 3 ) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Carla Clemmons

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series just keeps getting better! Julia’s story continues and so do her hardships. This third book is just as fast paced and amazing as the first two. Julia grows a lot in this book and you learn more about why Samuel felt so much power in her. Once you think you have things figured out there’s a plot twist. I so enjoy reading Julia’s story and the trials she has to go through. All of the added abilities and ways of the vampires in this series has been a very interesting story. I will be reading more from this author as I love her ideas and writing style. I am absolutely loving this series and am looking forward to book 4!

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Pursuit into Darkness ( War of Destiny Book 2 ) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Carla Clemmons

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny, #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This second book in the series picks up with Julia telling more of her back story. I’m really loving this series! Its a fast paced story that kept me reading and not wanting to stop. I I really enjoy the authors writing style and their storytelling style. You read from Julia’s perspective mostly and want nothing but for her to be happy. There is so much emotional scarring but is it to much to overcome? With the suspense building and another twist this one is hard to put down.

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny book 2) – Review by Amanda Leite

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny, #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a great sequel to the first book! It was like no time had passed and I could dive right back into this world with these characters!! I have never been more satisfied with a book!!

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny book 2) – Review by Amanda Leite

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny, #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a great sequel to the first book! It was like no time had passed, beween my readings, and I could dive right back into this world with these characters!! I have never been more satisfied with a book!!

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny book 1) – Review by Amanda Leite

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I fell for these characters immediately. They were so relatable and honest, and it was refreshing to read. The world building was a lot to take it but it made the story even more intriguing, and I can’t wait to see where these characters go from here!

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Jamie Truex

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m very much invested in this series. In this book, Julia is trying to repair damage that she caused to her ka-tet. She also is dealing with her past and some major depression. When someone suddenly disappears, she turns to Matthew, who still hasn’t forgiven her. Together they must figure out what is going on. This book is very hard to put down. I had to just read another chapter, well into the night.

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this novel. Julia’s story is really interesting and full of many twists and turns but it was enjoyable to read. The story was inspirational as we are able to see Julia grow and overcome adversity to become a strong woman. I enjoy this author and look forward to reading more from her.

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deborah White

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first two books in the series give us the backstory of Julia, a human girl who is eventually turned into a vampire. Her story continues to evolve as she meets many friends and foes, while learning to cope with her new lifestyle. Over the last few decades, Julia has learned a lot about humanity and vampires. The things she thought she knew have been all but disproven as she has grown to learn more about herself, despite how painful that journey of discovery was for her and the ones closest to her.

Will Julia be able to fix the wrongs of her past? Will the resistance ever accept her back and help her finish the battle she agreed to take on in the first book? This was a wonderful read and I was very pleased to learn that there is a fourth book. I’m looking forward to reading it so that I’m able to continue this journey with the characters I’ve grown to think of as friends.

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deborah White

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny, #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The second installment of the series, Pursuit into Darkness, is a great continuation of the War of Destiny Series. When we left off in the 1st book Julia had recently been changed into a vampire and had turned her childhood love interest into a vampire too. This book picks up several decades later, and has the characters living back in London when a new conflict faces them. As revealed to us in the first installment, all vampires have a special power, and it is in this book we learn what Julia’s power is. Now the question is ‘will she learn to use her powers to come out victorious?’. For the sake of preserving the element of surprise, this is a story you must read to see how our characters fare when chaos ensues.

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Mandy Ott

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the 3rd Book of the War of Destiny series, Between Darkness and Light begins where the second book ended. Julia made a truly difficult decision at the end of Book 2, and this book flawlessly picks up where it left off. I love how this book shows how much Julia’s decision truly impacted the members of the ka-tet. The characters in this third book continue to evolve and change with, not only the story itself, but the time period in which they find themselves. Theresa Van Spankeren does an amazing job describing all of the new places traveled to. There is still so much emotion in this book, just like the other two in the series so far! I could feel the sadness, the excitement over small triumphs, the pain that is felt. I cannot wait to read more by this author!

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deborah White

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I started off reading this series not sure how I would feel about it, since I’ve never read any vampire stories prior to this one, but I quickly grew to realize that I enjoy the storyline and characters immensely. Lost Soul is the first book in the War of Destiny Series and it was a great read. The author established all of the characters really well and takes the time to give the background of the main character Juliana. Juliana, or as she likes to be called Julia, is a very relatable character who is very young when she experiences many life altering events. Although she has been through a significant amount of harsh events she is still a very humble and innocent young lady, who has more spunk and desire to live than most. I’m looking forward to reading the next installment of the series to see how her story progresses.

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Julie Johnson

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s been five years since Julia made a horrible choice and betrayed those she loved the most. They aren’t getting over it anytime too soon it seems but there are Hunters on the prowl and some of Valentino’s minions moving in on them. If this group can’t get it together, the ka-tet will fall apart and they will all lose their lives!!

Julia can’t seem to apologize enough for what she has done. It’s not until a young human comes and encourages Julia to do the hard things to see if she can get back in the good graces of her group. Will they accept her back? What about all these nighttime revelations she’s having? These Hunters….they are haunting Julia too. So many questions and not a lot of time for answers!

I enjoyed this book and read it fairly quickly. This one contains a lot of action, more so than the first two books in this series. We learn more about Matthew’s background, as well as Samuel’s. I’m really hoping to learn more about Mary Anne’s abilities….she’s got something very special! I’m looking forward to the next book in this series!

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Julie Johnson

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny, #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s been 70 years since Samuel and Julia met. 70 years since Julia’s life and destiny changed for eternity. She’s now part of the Resistance and she’s building up her strength, honing her skills and abilities through training, and she’s gearing up to take on the Vampire King. She’s a part of the ka-tet and together they can work to strengthen each other, communicate, and so much more. Things are becoming more heated and there is a lot of unrest happening around them. Julia will also get a fledgling of her own that she’s trying to train while still learning herself how to live in this paranormal universe.

I enjoyed the continuation of this story but there were a few parts of it that I felt dragged along. While this book can be read as a stand-alone, I would highly recommend reading in order to keep all the characters straight. It would also be very beneficial to know Julia’s back story prior to reading this one.

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Julie Johnson

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Imagine you live back in the 1500’s and your lifestyle is pretty lavish. Julia is a young, 15 year old girl, who is “living the life” of a girl back then. She’s in love with her best friend, Adam, but he’s only the son of the household servant. He has no formality about him in the way that Julia’s parents expect. One day, Julia’s dad informs her that she is to marry Gregory. Julia is crushed! Gregory is not the kindhearted man that one would expect in a husband. He’s actually quite the contrary! During a very difficult time in Julia’s life, she is rescued by a boy named Samuel. Her life will change…but is it really for the better?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It has some very deep, dark moments within it that will make you wish you could reach through the book and exact some revenge yourself. It also have some very moving moments. This is just the beginning of Julia’s story with much more to come!

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Between Darkness and Light is Book 3 in the War of Destiny Series. Julia has been shunned by her Ka-tet since betraying them and aiding Valentino, King of the Vampires, in his efforts to destroy them. Her betrayal not only tore the Ka-tet apart but drove Mathew from the group. Julia feels extreme remorse over her betrayal and is attempting to repair her relationships with the Ka-tet but none of them, nor any vampire in the Resistance, trust her. With her already tenuous relationships with the Ka-tet Julia cannot bring herself to confide in them that the voices in her head told her to do it. They already think she is crazy and telling them that she hears voices and sees people that are not there will only cause more conflict.

When the Resistance Leader, Samuel, suddenly disappears Julia is forced to enlist Mathew’s help to find him. Mathew has created a new life for himself, so Julia’s sudden arrival is unwelcomed, but he reluctantly helps because of his friendship with Samuel. Before long, Julia and Mathew realize that there is something far more sinister at work and they must work together before it destroys them.

The author did an amazing job of building up the story from the second book. I loved reading to see how Julia dealt with the aftermath of her betrayal and what would become of the Ka-tet. I devoured the book as I read on to see what would become of Julia’s visions and the voices she heard. Was she really losing her grip on reality? Samuel was devastated by Julia’s betrayal, and it was destroying him. Samuel’s emotions were so real and raw that my heart ached for him, nearly bringing me to tears. How could he possibly ever forgive her when she threw him away so easily? This book was sensational, and a must read! I highly recommend!

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