Book Review- Blood and Absinthe by Chloe Hart

I loved this bundle of books. It contained 1-3. Book one starts with Jack and Liz. They are enemies in a sense. She can’t stand him, and he drives her crazy. The author projects the idea that they could never get together because of their feelings of dislike for each other. It was fun to read how they were forced together and how their dislike wasn’t really what was obvious. It was a cover for the unwanted attraction they had for each other. The story was a fast read and everything happened quickly. The relationship was on fast forward. I wish there was a bit more to it and build it more instead of just jump into it.
Book two is about Celia and Evan. Celia is being hunted for what she knows and what she is suggesting. She comes to Evan for protection. He is not thrilled to be forced into the middle. In fact, he denies his help at first. I like this story. It is also pretty short, but I like the tempo. The characters are forced into a situation that brings them together. Celia is pretty innocent and even naïve. I really liked the pairing in this story. Liz and Jack are included in this story. So, it’s fun to revisit them and the author involves them in the storyline.
The third book continues the story. It takes up where book two leaves off. Jessica is the Princess and she is going to marry a Dark Fae to bring peace to her people. Her duty comes first. However, Hawk, the assassin, from book two makes another appearance. I love how he comes face to face with Jessica. The story gets better and better. Jessica has to do some investigation as there is royal intrigue going on. It’s shocking as who is involved. There are hints in book two, but the truth comes out in book three. Jessica’s shock and her guilt are very much felt from the page. Hawk also has to fight his nature when dealing with Jessica. It was fun to read. I also love the bundle because I didn’t have to wait to read the next installment. They were great reads. I like the series and how the author included all the characters in each book. I give it a 4 out of 5.

Taming the Vampire:
Liz is a demon hunter. Jack is a vampire and they have to work together. Liz and Jack seemed not to really get along or like each other . Nut their chemistry was hot. But Liz and Jack need to form a ritual to become stronger . Liz and Jack have “playful” fights even though they “hate” each other. The ritual that must be performed so they could battle the threat. As they both love Boston and Boston is being threatened.
Bound By The Vampire:
Evan and Celia are opposites. Evan is rude, badass yet a hot vampire. Evan doesn't care for the faeries because of what the had done to Evan’s maker a while ago. Evan is a vampire. Celia is quiet, and reserved very unlike Evan and she is part fairy and a spell caster. Helping Celia is not easy for Evan. Also Celia is a good friend to Liz. Celia is being chased by Hawk who is a famous assassin and he is trying to kill her. The only person/vampire powerful enough to help Celia is Evan.
Claiming The Vampire:
Hawk is an assassin who has a score to settle with a fairy. Hawks history is shown and his drive to accomplish his goal.. Jessica felt her duty was to her people was to put them before her own wishes and needs and to avoid war between the two world of fae and bring peace Jessica became engaged to Prince Kel who is a dark fae and Jessica is a light fae. Jessica is forbidden to deal with vampires, they are not to be trusted. Jessica and Hawk have a strong chemistry between them but she is engaged to Prince Kel through an arranged marriage. Jessica doesn’t know what to do especially about her feelings for Hawk or who to trust.
I really enjoyed all three books. There are two novellas- Taming The Vampire and bound By The Vampire. But Claiming The Vampire is a full length novel. I loved how the main characters were carried through to the next book. The last book included the previous four main characters and I liked that a lot. I did feel there was a little too much sex for me and didn’t need to be so detailed. This book included: light fae, dark fae, prince and a princess, vampires, demon hunter, a spell caster, hot chemistry, drama, evil doings, twists, suspense, danger, and alot more. I liked the plot and the pace of all three books. I also felt all three books were well written. I also chuckled at times while reading these books. I liked the characters a lot and the ins and outs and I recommend these books.

Wow! I didn't think these books would take that turn but I guess the cover should've clued me in. These books are hot! Like so hot I thought my e-reader would catch fire in my hands. I loved the vampire aspect but it did start to feel a little like vampire erotica after a while. I don't mind sex scenes, I like them in the books I read because it feels more natural and real, I mean, people have sex, duh. But I don't like when the sex over shadows the plot and I felt that sometimes, this is what happened. So while, yes, I did enjoy these stories and am so glad that NetGalley approved me, I think they could've been better if they'd focused a little more on plot and a little less on the sexy times.

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I was really worried when I picked up this short series that I would hate it and I was pleasantly surprised. There are three stories included that build on characters, but have their own happy endings so I didn't have to binge read it. But I did anyway. The characters were engaging and I even enjoyed the world building. It was clear that Hart grew in her writing during the process since book 3 was much longer and more fleshed out. Overall I really enjoyed these for a quick and easy read and I think that Chloe Hart shows promise for future books.

Book 1 - Taming the Vampire :Demon hunter Liz Marlowe and vampire Jack Morgan have hated each other from the moment they met. But when a powerful enemy threatens their beloved city of Boston, they form a reluctant alliance. It's supposed to be temporary - just one night, in fact. But as the tension between them builds to the breaking point, neither is prepared for what happens next.
Book 2 - Bound by the Vampire :Celia Albright, an eighth-blood Fae and a spellcaster, is having a very bad day. She's being targeted by an unknown assassin, and she goes to the only person in Boston who might be powerful enough to help her: vampire Evan Grant. Soon, Celia and Evan find themselves caught up in an adventure neither of them expected - and an attraction neither of them is ready for.
Book 3 - Claiming the Vampire :Fae princess Jessica Greenwood has never questioned that her duty to her people comes before her own wishes. To avert a war between dimensions, she agrees to an arranged marriage with a stranger - the Dark Fae prince. Then she meets the mysterious vampire Hawk, who challenges all her beliefs and tempts her with a longing she's never even imagined. When I started reading I couldn't put it down.Chloe is magnifysent writer.I cannot wait to read more of her books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this books

A solid set of stories by Ms. Hart. I enjoyed all three stories and would love to read more by this talented author. Excellent story building. Thanks!

This is the first 3 books in the series. The first two are novellas and the last is a novel which brings the characters together, each of these reads draw you into another world will Vampires and Fae. The stories are fast paced with plenty of suspense and drama and the chemistry is steamy. I really liked it.

Reasonably well written and fun, but nothing too exciting or unexpected.

I was a little disappointed by these three books - the Author is usually much better ...............

Each story had a good premise but did not follow through .......they could have been so interesting .

Firstly the main characters are supposed to dislike each other and with little story/fanfare they are made for each other - where was the believable story , how can having sex with someone you hate suddenly equate to being soulmates ???
The stories did improve a little in books 2 and 3 which is why I gave 3 stars - and hope that this is just a blip .
I prefer my books to be character driven with excellent world building and a romantic/sexual element to draw the reader in ........these did not draw me in unfortunately .

I was given an arc of this book by the Publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

I received a copy of Blood and Absinthe Books 1-3 by Chloe Hart from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was intrigued by the summary and really wanted to like these novels (books 1-3), but it was a chore at times to keep reading.

Each of the storylines could have been pulled together better and the characters (especially the main character from book 1, Liz - ugh, she was a one dimensional shrew) developed better. There were flashes of real goodness, but then the stories would get bogged down or off track a little and kill that momentum.

I would rate Blood and Absinthe Books 1-3 by Chloe Hart three stars.