Tuesday 12 September 2017

REVIEW: Blood Guard (Mission, Bk 1) by Megan Erickson



Blood Guard
Series: Mission, #1
Megan Erickson

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Synopsis

Enter a world of immortal danger and desire—and discover an incredible fate borne of blood.

Tendra: One minute, I’m a bartender in gritty Mission City; the next, I’m whisked away by a vampire named Athan who tells me that I’m the lifeblood of his clan. It sounds unbelievable, but he’s got evidence I can’t deny. Turns out, Athan belongs to an underground society of vampires who feed only on humans with their consent. Their enemies have no such qualms, and they want me dead. The only thing standing in their way is strong, sexy Athan. And the closer we get, the more tempted I am to let Athan feed. . . .

Athan: How could I have known when I snatched this snarky, beautiful human off the streets that she would change mydestiny? As a loyal soldier, I must deliver Tendra to our future king—my brother. Empowered with the blood of ten generations of the Gregorie breed, she is fated to rule as our queen. But there’s something between us that’s so intoxicating, so carnal, I can’t help wanting Tendra for myself . . . even if it’s treason.


Review

RATING:





I’m really glad that Megan has decided to expand her repertoire and dip her toes some more in the PNR world. Not long ago, she gave her readers shifter-rom. Now, she’s giving her readers vampire-rom. And no complaints here at all, no ma’am!

What a delish start to a new series! In this world, Tendra (or Ten as she prefers) learns really quickly of another world that exists and what role she plays in it. Athan was the one sent to guard her so he can deliver her safely to his family and so she can do what she was born to do.

To put it succinctly, there are lots of things I love about this book. First, love the palpable tension between these 2, sexual or otherwise. It’s sharp and stimulating all at once. Second, love the suspense and action that drove the story. I’m grinning as I’m typing this. Just imagine a kickass action movie that you enjoyed. I’m a total sucker for those things. Megan’s words had me right smack in the middle of the action so that I was anxious when they were anxious and just as exhilarated when they were exhilarated. Third, the alternating POVs that just provided such an insight to these 2. Fourth, the side characters who didn’t just fade in the background. You sense who will be getting their stories told in the future. Fifth, the world building that I bought right from the start. Fifth, the smexy times!!!! Need I say more?

And this now brings me to the sixth and seventh reason why I love this book. Athan and Ten.

Athan is your quiet brooding guy with lotsa layers that you just want to unpeel. He’s bound by honor and duty, which is sexy AF on its own merit when done right. LOVE how protective he was of Ten. LOVE how unsettled he was by her. LOVE how he kicked a$$ right til the end. Squeeee!!!!

And Ten!! A woman after my own heart! LOVE how feisty she is. LOVE her humor and how she can make fun of herself. LOVE how protective she was of Athan. LOVE her ‘tude. LOVE how she owned every aspect of herself, from her insecurities to her strength. Even in moments of weakness, she had control, no doubt about it. LOVE how she kicked a$$ right til the end. Squeeee!!!!

And there you have it, folks, my reasons why I love this book, why I’m continuing to fangirl over Megan, and why I recommend this one, even if you’re not a PNR reader. Well she sold it to me, so I’m pretty sure she can sell it to you too.

About the Author



Megan Erickson is a USA Today bestselling author of romance that sizzles. Her books have a touch of nerd, a dash of humor, and always have a happily ever after. A former journalist, she switched to fiction when she decided she likes writing her own endings better.

She lives in Pennsylvania with her very own nerdy husband and two kids. Although rather fun-sized, she's been told she has a full-sized personality. When Megan isn't writing, she's either lounging with her two cats named after John Hughes characters or... thinking about writing.





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