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Enemy Within (Vampire Born Trilogy Book Two)
by Angeline Kace

Release Date: Coming August 30th, 2012

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Two guys who’ve stolen her heart.
Three races and only one of them worthy.
Countless enemies with insatiable bloodlust for power.
Will one girl's curse ultimately save her?
Half-vampire Brooke Keller barely survived the slaying of her worst enemy, only to learn that Zladislov—the world's most powerful vampire, leader of the vampire world, and her father—wants her dead. However, this time, she's not only fighting vampires but a raging monster within her that endangers what's left of her humanity. And when a deadly disease threatens to take her best friend's life, Brooke tries to convince Kaitlynn to accept a monster of her own: becoming a Zao Duh. As a former slave to the Pijawikas, Mirko is driven to protect the innocent at all costs, but he has never faced a foe more formidable than Zladislov. And when the Commission bears down on Brooke, Mirko finds the stream of enemies runs deeper than he ever imagined.

CHAPTER ONE

Mirko

Immortality is a lie. It’s something the Pijawikas tell themselves to feel godly. Pijawikas and Zao Duhs don’t age like humans, but we do age and we can die. With Pijawikas directing the Zao Duhs to do their dirty work, the lie that they will never die is a lot easier for them to believe.

Not so for Zao Duhs. Death doesn’t just haunt me. It slaps me in the face, then holds my eyelids open as person after person dies. I’ve watched people I have known, loved, and who didn’t deserve to, die. Pijawikas don’t mind. As long as the person dying is only a Zao Duh or a human, nothing is lost to them.

Brooke is part Pijawikan and instead of them adding her to their list of sacred lives among the chosen, they see her as an abomination—a death sentence deserved. One I can’t allow them to make good on. I’ve fought for and against the Pijawikas, but I have never felt as strongly as I do now about not giving them what they want.

Brooke is innocent, and she holds a place in my heart so deep I didn’t think it existed before I met her. Pijawikas have broken my heart, and broken my body and almost my mind, but I can’t let them harm her. Not this girl.

When she ran out of her father’s house, the look on her face sent a cold chill through my limbs and sinking horror in my gut. Whatever we thought we conquered had come back tenfold.

She was tired and battered, barely able to clean the dirt and blood off her face and change into clean clothes. Even her nap on the plane couldn’t replenish her. Although she still had enough fight in her to make sure we went home and not on the run from her father.

“He’d find us anywhere,” she had said. “Please. I just want to go home and see my mom and Kaitlynn.”

She was right, and the bruised and heart-wrenching look she gave me melted any resistance I would have put forth. I wasn’t prepared to fight this battle. Not against the Head of Pijawikas. We needed resources and a plan. Garwin could provide the recourse. I still had to come up with a good plan, but no matter how creative a solution I could find, I knew my time with Brooke was limited. Zladislov would hunt her down and kill her. Realistically, I couldn’t save Brooke from her father, but I sure as hell had no doubt I would die trying. I knew my days were numbered.

Garwin came out the front door as we made our way up his steps. He met Brooke with open arms, and even though she whimpered a little when he squeezed her tight, the relief on her face was palpable.

“I’m glad you’re all right. I have been so worried about you,” Garwin said as he walked us inside.

Garwin had increased his security since the last time I was there. Strange faces littered the hallway, and a burly man stood by the marble statue. I took note to test his reflexes and agility later. We needed more than to look like a strong force. I needed everyone to deliver when Zladislov arrived.

“Where’s Mom?” Brooke asked as she looked around and eyed the security detail.

“She’s on her way,” Garwin said. “She’s been worried about you. I haven’t told her anything yet, only that you were coming home.” He eased Brooke down on the couch and then took a seat in a large chair by the fireplace. Jaren and I sat on the couch with Brooke across from Garwin. Yes, Jaren was still hanging around. I couldn’t seem to get rid of the kid.

“I understand you had to be discreet while talking to me on the plane, but I can’t wait for Brooke’s mom to get here. What’s going on?” Garwin had a calm demeanor, but I could feel the anxiousness stirring below the surface.

“Zladislov’s my father and he wants to kill me,” Brooke said. She didn’t sound scared, but she did sound hopeless and tired.

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A review for Descended by Blood (A Vampire Born Trilogy #1) by Angeline Kace

Posted by Donna

Published Date: August 26th, 2011

Finished Date: August 7th, 2011

Publishers: Accendo Press

Source: For Review from Author

Format: Kindle

Pages: 263
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The Blurb from Goodreads: Brooke Keller is a high school junior who has never spent much time living in one place. She is finally in a town long enough to almost snag the boy of her dreams, until her life is threatened after killing a fanged man in his attempt to kidnap her. Brooke begins a dangerous journey in an effort to find out who is after her and how to stop them. In a world with powerful and prejudiced vampires, Brooke must tap into the side of her that she never knew existed at the risk of losing her life in order to save it.

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The Review: He pulled away from me and cupped my head, stroking my outer ear lobe with his thumb. “Please choose me” he pleaded.

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When I first heard about Descended by Blood, I wanted to read it so bad, so I’d been eagerly awaiting its release. Imagine my excitement when the opportunity to get an advanced readers copy came up but also be involved with the blog tour too…..*Squeeeee* Yep, I was that excited. So, want to know my thoughts after I read the book? Well, let me tell you this! Angeline DOES NOT disappoint….it was bloody FANTASTIC!

Brooke Keller is a high school student who moves from town to town because her mother doesn’t let them stay in one place for too long. With Brooke happily settled in Virginia, she is trying to bag the guy of her dreams; the handsome and popular Jaren, but when her life is turned upside down by a mysterious man with fangs, Brooke is thrown into a world she never knew existed and is suddenly faced with deadly situations and two boys battling for her heart.

This novel was just what I needed to get me back into the Vampire scene. I hadn’t read much Vampire books lately but from the first page of this book, I was hooked. Angeline knows how to draw you into a story that keeps you captivated from start to end. Not only does she manage to deliver a new and exciting take on Vampires but she also delivers with her unique and action packed story line. When reading the book, you can tell how much hard work has gone into the book and I for one think Angeline deserves a round of applause for her awesome work.

Our heroine ‘Brooke’ is one kick ass girl! She is strong, determined and confident. From the opening chapter, you see the kind of character she is and although she has a hard time standing up for herself to start with, that soon quickly changes once she becomes familiar with what is she. Jaren, I really enjoyed him as a character. He appealed to me to start with but that quickly changed when he dumps Brooke with the snap of his fingers, only soon to change his mind again. I hate men like that and I’m so glad we have Mirko, to drool over. Yes, I said drool! Mirko is one HOT guy! There’s not even any competition to who Brooke should be with. Mirko is tall, dark and gorgeous, who knows what he wants and he is determined to have Brooke and my god, she is a silly girl if she doesn’t pick him. ;)

The story line itself is fast paced, intense and exciting. Its action packed and with the new take on Vampire’s and with two very hot guys to obsess about there is not a dull moment. My only real complaint about the book was I sometimes felt the relationship between Brooke and Jaren was a little forced and happened far too quickly for my liking and for that, I didn’t really connect with their relationship. But now, Brooke and Mirko’s relationship was another story. Their relationship was at a good steady pace, one I felt connected with and enjoyed more. That’s probably because I’m team Mirko and I definitely think is Ms Kace is a Team Mirko fan deep down too ;)

Overall, Angeline has started off with a bang for her new series and I for one, will look forward to her future works. Her next book ‘Enemy Within’ cannot come soon enough!

A HUGE thank you to the author for providing me an ARC copy of this book.