Violins and Vampires - Extended Edition

This book was such a great read!! The plot was so full of adventure and intrigue that I devoured the book in one setting. The author did an amazing job developing relatable characters and keeping the story going without it lagging. It was such a great read that I will be recommending this book to everyone.

I really enjoyed this book. I liked it so much I couldn't put it down. I read some of the previous reviews and I was a little worried that it might be a dud. I think there must have been some editing since then, because the book ended at a cliffhanger. I cannot Wait to read the next book. If you like vampire stories, I think you'll love this book!

"Violins and Vampires - Extended Edition" by Cee Bee mixes Outlander, Dark Prince, primal attraction, and vampire romance. Lexa Uznetsov and Caelin MacGregor, two key characters, strive and are pulled together by fate.

Lexa's life is a mob stakeout due to her father's large debt to New York Bratva boss Konstantin the Rus. She begs Empire Investments CEO Caelin for help. Caelin, a lost Bloodkin vampire king, has been alone for a thousand years until he meets Lexa.

The author has created a fascinating universe of vampires with unique abilities and magic, and the protagonists have great chemistry. The extended edition of the novel explores the characters and their origins, helping readers comprehend their motivations and desires.

The plot is captivating and the story is well-paced. Lexa and Caelin's romance is hot and dangerous, making it the perfect mix of romance and suspense.

"Violins and Vampires - Expanded Edition" is a well-written and engaging paranormal romance and fantasy tale. Highly recommended for its well-developed characters, deep world-building, and interesting plot.
Overall, "Violins and Vampires - Extended Edition" is a well-written and entertaining novel that is sure to captivate readers who enjoy paranormal romance and fantasy. The characters are well-developed, the world-building is immersive, and the plot is engaging, making it a highly recommended read.

4/5 Stars from me.

***A big thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.***

This is a fantastic start to a new series! The author is one that I have loved for many years just under a new pen name. I honestly couldn’t put it down because the story just sucked me in and wouldn’t let go. I can’t wait for the next one!

Violins and Vampires is a fun read written from the perspective of an unexpected heroine. The journey starts in Ancient Scotland and transports to you present day New York City.

It is refreshing to see the Heroine’s character revel herself and her power as the book progresses. The world-building is excellent and the heroine is both fun and sassy!

Looking forward to the second installment!

So to start, for anyone reading this review, this is not a Y.A. book (I typically read a mix of Y.A. and Adult fantasy).

This book is 100% a romance with world elements woven in a magical way. I believe this story is set in the modern era. At the story's beginning, we meet Lexa, the female main character, as a vampire. Yet, she grows up believing she is human (due to magical intervention), and her memories of the past are simply hallucinations. The book follows a 'will they, won't they' structure.

The pros: I enjoyed the writing style and pacing, though the book felt short and, in some ways, like a 'part 1' of a larger novel. The male MC is interesting. I am curious as to where he will go. The world-building and fantasy elements are brilliantly executed. There are unique and refreshing elements to this story.

The cons: the female main character is a typical sassy, takes no B.S., etc. While I don't mind this type of main character, I'd like a bit of variety (though this personality type helps with the 'will they, won't they'). Oddly enough, per my personal preference, I would have liked further exploration of the psychological aspects. This book feels short. It's well executed, so there is nothing wrong with it being short, but again, I prefer that the book be at least twice the length.

Overall: This was a pleasant and quick read. I recommend it if you are looking for a vampire romance where things aren't 'easy'.

this was such a great read thank you for giving me the extended edition an making my wish come true! i loved the color i fell in love when i saw it. this book made me keep turning the pages, i also loved the mc!

I received a copy of this in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.

The coverart of this book caught my eye, and that's pretty much why I requested to read it. This isn't my go to trope / genre, but I am glad I was lucky enough to get a copy.

The author did an amazing job with the character development.
The world building was... out of this world. The details, the dynamics, I felt like I could picture what I was reading, and that's the goal isn't it?
I also think it's fun that the book starts off in "older times" Scotland and ends in present day NYC.
The heroine was amazing. I'll definitely be checking out book two when I can.

I am happy I paused my scrolling for this book, with that eye catching cover who wouldn't. I enjoyed reading it. The story really does capture you from the beginning. I was not expecting anything with this book, the character development was great the whole story is just well written. It's fascinating how everything changed years later and her mom says that her memories are hallucinations, everything comes together great and the romance is .... Chefs kiss!!

This was a fantastic start to a series. Taking a new spin on the vampire/supernatural genre, Cee Bee takes readers through an intriguing journey of family feuds, Russian mobsters and supernatural genetic manipulation.

When King Caelin's wife dies of a disease targeting only female born vampires, he joins forces with his brother-in-law, Konstantin. Complicating the relationship is the fact that Caelin killed Konstantin's father. Now, they are united in their grief which spans thousands of years.

As born-vampire children, Lexa tried desperately to save her sister Sasha from the disease and sought supernatural help. Instead, they were frozen in time and have now been awakened in modern day America where Lexa has no memories of her past and now works for Konstantin.

Highly engaging and I can't wait to see what happens next!

"Today is like Alice in Wonderland, only my version of the story includes vam- pires and insane HR chicks."⠀
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Violins and Vampires by Cee Bee is a fabulous fantasy that combines old with new and creates a surreal urban feel. Lexa visits the Gray Woman, a mystical witch, with the hopes of healing her sisters bloodline curse. When the witch agrees to help and Lexa wakes up in modern times she has an uneasy feeling that her dreams are more than they seem. She ends up working with Caelin, a Scottish mogul who hides a dark, ancient secret. Their chemistry is impeccable and I enjoyed the "hallucination scenes" they shared. This fantasy messes with your mind in a mix of old country and new age points of view. The fated mates and sister's keeper tropes work well with the plot and things stay spicy and fast moving after an initial slow start. I'm very interested in seeing where this series goes.

This book had me hooked since the very second I opened it. I could not seem to put this down. It was so intriguing and the writing style was top notch. I can’t wait enough for the next instalment already!!

Well HOT DAMN, did I not LOVE every page! This was phenomenal, I love every twist and turn and my goodness the storyline just keeps evolving. The characters are fantastic and I am trying really hard to freak since it is a bit of a cliffhanger, uuuggghhhhhh. I am beyond anxious to read what comes next!