Pierce combines and intertwines multiple threads of mystery and romance with a splash of Gothic overtones in Heirs of Darkisle. It's smart, solid, and fabulous.
The major players:
- Briana – Heroine and sister to Todd
- Todd – Alcoholic moocher
- Ami – Todd’s lover
- Graham – Briana’s friend and sometimes lover
- Sebastian – Hero and Victorian vampire
- Ruby – Sebastian’s sister
Act one:
The story opens with the introduction of Sebastian and Ruby Morgan reopening the home of their grandfather Edgar Morgan. Almost immediately they are set upon by a drunk couple having sex on their property. An altercation between Sebastian and Todd brings in the police and Briana Dempsey.
Briana works with Sebastian to find a way to drop any charges against Todd. The solution is deceptively simple—have Todd work it off by refurbishing the mansion. But Todd is too addicted to booze to really commit until Ruby steps in and takes matters into her own fangs.
The romance:
Sebastian is a lovely hero and with the exception of his hypnotize fist/ask questions later policy not a too bad vampire. He’s determined not to drink blood ever again and injects a cocktail of substances into his bloodstream every night for nourishment. He tries to and can’t fight both his bloodlust and regular lust when it comes to Briana.
Briana is both unnerved and attracted to Sebastian in equal measures. He’s a vampire, but he’s good? She’s tired of always playing it safe with Graham, who’s convinced they’re perfect together, but she doesn’t think so. A risk or two when it comes to the heart is just the thing she needs to feel more alive.
The murder:
Ami is found washed up on the Morgans property. Possible motives abound and characters implicated until unequivocal evidence mounts up against Briana. Did Sebastian set her up? Did Ruby? There’s a questionable murder case in their recent background that looks incriminating.
Rating: 4 Stars
Buy: Heirs to Darkisle (Kindle)
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Keira – who has written 1035 posts on Love Romance Passion.
Keira's favorite type of heroes are blind, scarred, and tortured... yes, she understands those should be separate, but all 3 at once is also nice! She enjoys historical romances best and adores audio books because great narrators turn books into auditory/mental movies (and she loves her romantic dramas like Pride and Prejudice/North and South!) Learn more about Keira in My Instant Turn Ons, Offs, and Ifs.
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I’m glad you liked it, Keira.
Thanks so much for enjoying my book! It’s now out in paperback, too, FYI – go to either BN.com or Amazon.com or the Siren homepage for more information.