Heart pounding first novel that quenches your taste buds and has you lingering for more. Blood Bond Saga #1 by Helen Hardt has written a wonderful novel with enticing characters, scenes and blood thirsty moments that has the reader flipping the pages fast and leaves you excited for the next installment. I am eager and intrigued for the next haunting novel and to witness what will happen with Dante and Erin; these paranormal characters and their developments in Blood Bond Saga #2.

Wow I loved this read the intensity, the boldness, the uniqueness of this read is fantastic! I had been really wanting to read a good paranormal romance but sometimes they are hard to find when there are so many corny ones out there! but this one sure hit the spot! it makes you wish you could find your very own vampire! I cant wait to read the 2nd part! I highly recommend this book its great through every page!

An interesting start. I've never read a Helen Hardt book so I wasn't sure what to expect. I really enjoyed trying to figure out the who's and the what's especially between Dante and Erin. I'll be interested in picking up the rest of the saga and getting some answers.

This book is so good Helen is a master at writing. With her bold switch from contemporary characters to vampires she rocked the genre to a t. Dante Gabriel has escaped slavery from the female vamp that has had him for years. And now he is starving. He ends up at a blood bank that he sniffs out. Erin a ER Nurse is sent to that same Blood bank and sees him vandalizing the room she just went in. She knows she should tell on him but can't help feeling protective and wanting to help. I can't was it to read the next installment of this series.

Blood Bond Saga is a good quick read. It keeps your attention and makes you want to more about what will happen.

Nice quick weekend read. I don’t usually read supernatural but this book kept me interested. Can’t wait to read book 2.

I was intrigued with this story as I have heard a lot of great things about it lately. It is a unique take on a vampire romance and it is correctly labeled a saga! This is only part one in a larger serial series and it does end abruptly in a cliffhanger. I think the author wrote this entire series and then just cut it a certain parts to put it into serial form; a bit frustrating.

Likes: In part one, we are introduced to Dante, a starving vampire who is free after being held captive and “tortured” by another older, stronger vampire. Looking for blood in order to think clearly enough to figure out his life now, he meets Erin at a blood bank. There is a moment or two of instant attraction, though it is not labeled as such; Erin finds herself wanting to protect and care for Dante. There is a lot of chemistry between these two, and the story is quite filled with it. There is little action, a fair amount of introspection/thoughts and a lot of romance. It is well written and had me turning the pages. I LOVED that Dante had nightmares about his time in captivity; it added to the grit and realness of emotions that this story invokes. The struggle that he has seems very real, and I enjoyed the author’s take on vampires. They are more human and less supernaturally invincible then other stories have made them out to be. I also liked Erin and her personality and way of dealing with Dante.

Dislikes: As I said before this is a SAGA it does seem to go on and on (thought this book is only 117 pages or so) and this is only part one; there are fifteen (15) books to complete this story line. I don’t know that I am going to make it that far as I am a reader who gets bored easily and that is just too many books cover one couple to keep my attention. This story was good and I did enjoy it, but I don’t see myself finishing it anytime soon. I received an ARC via NetGalley and I am leaving an honest review.

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This was a good book!
Short read obviously there is more and I seem to be hooked and will be reading the next part shortly.
Dante is a vampire in this book the vampires are born and grow up they aren’t immortal and can die when Dante turned 18 he was captured and was there for ten years. He doesn’t have any experience in the world cause he was barley a adult when he got kidnapped and what a adjustment it is.

Erin is a night shift nurse and found Dante in the blood bank room. She helped him but since then cannot figure out why she can’t get him off her mind and she is having a hard time trying to understand him as a person.

I see this story becoming a favorite of mine I just wish part one was not so short. I will be continuing.

Really enjoyed this novella length book. I believe it will be a great story, but I felt it ended a bit too suddenly. I will be looking forward to finishing the story, though.

2.75 - 3 Stars
Even going into the book knowing that this was a novella I still was wanting more. However, I finished lacking the same excitement. The premise was there but it left me frustrated. I understand that novellas are hard to get all of the information into a story with limited words without the audience getting lost and also to get them invested. Unfortunately, this story felt more like the first few chapters and not the whole story condensed and THAT left me very frustrated. Why not just continue the story in its entirety or present it as duet if it becomes too long?

I fully support authors wanting to make money. They do a lot of work to write and promote books and should be awarded accordingly. However, I, as the reader, Need an actual story not just pieces and parts. Even as good as the premise of this story is and seeing the possibilities I am not sure I intend to continue on. That is frustrating for someone who adores books and reading.

I am sure there are others out there that will disagree with me and that is okay. Not every book works for everyone.

I love this series. Its really awesome. The storyline keeps you wondering whats going happen next. The author is a really good writer in her books.

Ummmm....this book is HOT! As a nurse, I have to say the description of this book immediately hooked me. ED nurse Erin stumbles upon a handsome stranger raiding the blood bank at her hospital. Little does she know...this is a vampire, and he is HUNGRY! Sexy and well written...this novella will have you all steamed up!

This was a complimentary copy courtesy of netgalley - thank you

I had seen this everywhere - amazon feed, book sites so was thrilled to be able to read

I LOVED this !!! It is part of a series and now I sooooo want to get the others to find out how it all develops and ends up

If you like your romance a little dark, the romance a little more twisty turny this is definitely for you

A must have !!!

Blood Bond is an interesting twist on vampire fiction. Dante is the vampire in this tale with a dark and mysterious history, while Erin is a human ER nurse. The two meet at Erin's work, while Dante is engaging in some illegal type activities in the blood bank. The two have an undeniable bond/chemistry and are drawn to one another, for unknown reasons, as of yet. Dante is still learning his way as a vampire, after being held hostage by "her" and it appears Erin will lend a helping hand along the way.

Part one of Blood Bond is captivating and thrilling. Naturally, we get left on a cliffhanger ending that makes me want to go purchase part two IMMEDIATELY.

This was a great book and I totally want to read more. Dante is a complicated vampire, who has a lot of baggage. Erin is an ER nurse. On paper, they couldn’t be more different, but their chemistry and connection is amazing. I would definitely recommend reading this book and I can’t wait to learn more about all of the characters.

Well I was interested for a few chapters I was intrigued by Dante and his tortured past. But then Erin comes unto the story and she's fine and all but the whiplash lash oh I want you... To being a jerk and pushing her away gets old quick. I understand the reason but it just gets redudant to quickly for my taste.

I liked this story the uniqueness of the plot and characters was engaging. I don’t know that I will continue this serial as although it was very entertaining, I don’t feel it is worth more than a full sized print books.

Omg.. What an amazing read.
I was teased, tantalised and left wanting more. Cannot praise the author enough for this book!
Nothing else to say except; read this book! It’s a must on your shelf

I was a little unsure about this at first as it is a different take on a vampire romance but I was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed it and will be seeking out more books from this author. I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All views are my own.

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Unexplainable urged and uncanny need. Blood Bond Saga is a thriving, trembling need. Need for more. Need for everything.

It's a tease into a glimpse of Erin's and Santa's plight.