A review by amandamant
Blood and Wine by Margot Scott

5.0

Wow. Just wow. I love Margot Scott’s work so I can’t deny I waited for this book on bated breath. And it was totally worth the wait!

Mariah and William were meant for each other, but fate isn’t easy in stories with vampires, ghosts, and clairvoyants. Both of these characters had huge obstacles to overcome and I lived on the edge of my seat as I waited for their HEA. This unique story went in some many new directions that I didn’t see any of it coming. Sure the HEA was expected, but the way they got there surprised me at nearly every turn.

It’s brilliantly written, and while there is definitely a smut factor I actually think that it was a bit tame compared to Margot’s other work. Darker, yes. But I didn’t feel as naughty about it. There was one scene that...well, you’ll read it...but everything else was actually not too naughty for her. Unless you consider that this is like a 500-something year old vampire and a 17 year old girl. She does actually turn 18 before anything too crazy so don’t go all pedo pissy y’all!

Fact is, that the story really shined in this book. It’s a different take on a vampire romance that we addicts think we have read 100 times. But this story breaks the mold. It takes new direction and it shines. I can’t recommend it enough. And while it’s not a ‘Halloween holiday romance’ per se, it was definitely released in the right month!

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