A review by willowisp79
Bait by Annie Nicholas
4.0
A very easy to read book, not too heavy so not much concentration required.
Having said that, as much as the plot can be believable, it seemed to miss the highs that some books can get. It was a steady constant, which, yes you wanted to find out what happens - but not because you feel any connection to the characters - perhaps this will build as the series continues.
But as i say, i did enjoy reading it - and my concentration is lacking at the moment, so this was perfect.
Connie is used as live bait - for vampires. Shes part of a vampire slayer "team" altho she is the most indispensable. she is sent into almost deadly places to "catch" the vamp and lure it somewhere quiet while Colby, her boss, slays him. The team only go after the vamps that kill - they are hired by those who have proof of the vamp they're after being a killer.
Connie is sent in to lure Rurik out - the Overlord of Budapest.
What she didnt expect was the instant attraction she felt towards him.
But the lure didnt go to plan. Rurik drugged her drink and took her to an "exclusive" party and offered her as a gift to HIS boss - one of the mythical vamps - Nosferatu. But Rurik seems protective of her, and says he wont let anything happen to her, and wont let his boss kill her - warm fuzzies huh!!?
Connie has a tracking chip so Colby and his team storms the party. Connie is helped out and rescued by Rurik.
She bolts as fast as she can to her hotel - being hunted by a vamp that she cant seem to shake. Until he suddenly vanishes. Incentive to run faster, she reaches her hotel and only relaxes when shes in her room.
Rurik appears on her balcony. The butterflies return and he calls her "Rabbit" - in meaning a tasty little morsel.
She feels no threat whatsoever from Rurik. Which confuses her.
She realises she doesnt want Rurik dead.
But will her boss, Colby believe her? Or will he think that its the vampire messing with her mind?
And what if shes wrong? Colby sends her proof, but it doesnt make sense.....
She hasn't had these feelings since the death of her husband a year ago.....
But does Rurik feel the same?
What does the scary vamp Tane want from her?
The story does unfold, revealing all, so i don't want to spoil the rest of the book.
For once, it doesnt leave on much of a cliffhanger, so if you're not keen to carry on reading the series, this, i think, can be read as a stand alone book, and not leave you wondering about any loose ends.
However, me? Im on to the second book already!!
Having said that, as much as the plot can be believable, it seemed to miss the highs that some books can get. It was a steady constant, which, yes you wanted to find out what happens - but not because you feel any connection to the characters - perhaps this will build as the series continues.
But as i say, i did enjoy reading it - and my concentration is lacking at the moment, so this was perfect.
Connie is used as live bait - for vampires. Shes part of a vampire slayer "team" altho she is the most indispensable. she is sent into almost deadly places to "catch" the vamp and lure it somewhere quiet while Colby, her boss, slays him. The team only go after the vamps that kill - they are hired by those who have proof of the vamp they're after being a killer.
Connie is sent in to lure Rurik out - the Overlord of Budapest.
What she didnt expect was the instant attraction she felt towards him.
But the lure didnt go to plan. Rurik drugged her drink and took her to an "exclusive" party and offered her as a gift to HIS boss - one of the mythical vamps - Nosferatu. But Rurik seems protective of her, and says he wont let anything happen to her, and wont let his boss kill her - warm fuzzies huh!!?
Connie has a tracking chip so Colby and his team storms the party. Connie is helped out and rescued by Rurik.
She bolts as fast as she can to her hotel - being hunted by a vamp that she cant seem to shake. Until he suddenly vanishes. Incentive to run faster, she reaches her hotel and only relaxes when shes in her room.
Rurik appears on her balcony. The butterflies return and he calls her "Rabbit" - in meaning a tasty little morsel.
She feels no threat whatsoever from Rurik. Which confuses her.
She realises she doesnt want Rurik dead.
But will her boss, Colby believe her? Or will he think that its the vampire messing with her mind?
And what if shes wrong? Colby sends her proof, but it doesnt make sense.....
She hasn't had these feelings since the death of her husband a year ago.....
But does Rurik feel the same?
What does the scary vamp Tane want from her?
The story does unfold, revealing all, so i don't want to spoil the rest of the book.
For once, it doesnt leave on much of a cliffhanger, so if you're not keen to carry on reading the series, this, i think, can be read as a stand alone book, and not leave you wondering about any loose ends.
However, me? Im on to the second book already!!