Concealed, a Vampire Blood Courtesans Romance
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In a sinfully sensual world where vampires are real and blood courtesans fulfill their desires, love is often concealed…
I must become a blood courtesan to pay for my life-saving treatments, and my first client is a vampire other courtesans fear. Gavin Morris’s voice is sexy as sin, his touch smooth as silk, and his scent mouth-watering. All are enough to die for. I just hope that isn’t my fate, literally. The Vampire Blood Courtesans. It's not supposed to be about love...until it is. Read the first chapter <<here>>
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*****2019 Holt Medallion Finalist!***
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Here's a sexy snippet for you...
Gavin drew me away to stare into my eyes. With a longing in his gaze that surprised me, he skimmed his finger over my forehead, placing a stray strand of hair behind my ear. “You look very lovely tonight.”
At least he hadn’t used the dreaded “beautiful” word. I smiled.
A tic pulsed to life under his eye. “Did you follow my instructions?”
“Panties are an unnecessary distraction.” Heat flared from my chest, up my neck, and into my cheeks.
He chuckled. “I’ll take that as a ‘yes.’ How I love to make you blush. The rush of blood through your veins is so alluring.”
Slipping his hand down my bare arm, my skin tingled, electrified from his touch. Gavin grasped my fingers and drew me toward the lone chair by the fireplace. Similar to last time, a warm fire crackled in the hearth.
“What do you want me—” Before I finished my sentence, he set his finger against my lips. Warm and calloused from his violin, the roughness prickled my skin.
“Shh.” A smile tugged at his mouth, pulling the skin taut around the mask. “No questions.”
I swallowed, anticipation strumming along my nerves. His gaze riveted on my throat before returning to my eyes. He slid off his jacket and hung it on one of the coat rack’s pegs.
His muscles bulged under his shirt, his biceps flexing as he undid the first two buttons. Smooth and silky, his skin glowed from the firelight, and the urge to touch his chest, feel the taut muscles made my hand jerk.
His brow furrowed. “Don’t worry, Alexandra. This will be pleasurable, I promise.”
Gavin drew me away to stare into my eyes. With a longing in his gaze that surprised me, he skimmed his finger over my forehead, placing a stray strand of hair behind my ear. “You look very lovely tonight.”
At least he hadn’t used the dreaded “beautiful” word. I smiled.
A tic pulsed to life under his eye. “Did you follow my instructions?”
“Panties are an unnecessary distraction.” Heat flared from my chest, up my neck, and into my cheeks.
He chuckled. “I’ll take that as a ‘yes.’ How I love to make you blush. The rush of blood through your veins is so alluring.”
Slipping his hand down my bare arm, my skin tingled, electrified from his touch. Gavin grasped my fingers and drew me toward the lone chair by the fireplace. Similar to last time, a warm fire crackled in the hearth.
“What do you want me—” Before I finished my sentence, he set his finger against my lips. Warm and calloused from his violin, the roughness prickled my skin.
“Shh.” A smile tugged at his mouth, pulling the skin taut around the mask. “No questions.”
I swallowed, anticipation strumming along my nerves. His gaze riveted on my throat before returning to my eyes. He slid off his jacket and hung it on one of the coat rack’s pegs.
His muscles bulged under his shirt, his biceps flexing as he undid the first two buttons. Smooth and silky, his skin glowed from the firelight, and the urge to touch his chest, feel the taut muscles made my hand jerk.
His brow furrowed. “Don’t worry, Alexandra. This will be pleasurable, I promise.”
Reviews:
5 Stars "Crowned Heart" - InD'Tale Magazine
This is a standalone book that is filled with passion, romance and a tall, dark sexy vampire. The plot moves at a brisk pace with varied characters. Rosalie Redd has written a beautiful paranormal romance with searing hot scenes between Lexi and Gavin. "Concealed" is a cracking read for those with a couple of hours to spare who want a book that will send tingles throughout. This book will also have readers going back to read the other books not only in this series, but other books written by this author. A definite must read that should be a sexy addition to any e-reader. See more in InD'Tale December 2018 Magazine
5 Stars - Nerdgirl
I can tell you that this story is worth reading. Rosalie Redd manages to seamlessly let you into both character's thoughts without distracting from the story. If you like romance and you like vampires, then I highly recommend this book for you. I promise, you won't regret it! See more at Nerdgirl
5 Stars - Marie's Tempting Reads
WOW! An amazingly, emotional, steamy, heart-melting Paranormal romance that was really breathtaking! Concealed reminded me a bit of Phantom Of The Opera with a hero who is scarred and a strong heroine with some serious health issues. It was lovely, mysterious, sexy and extremely compelling. I am awe of this romance!
I have loved Rosalie Redd's stories but this one was uniquely special and downright sensual and left me engaged right from the start to the very end. Its romantic and heart-wrenching, beautiful and touching too. This was one delightful story!
I give Concealed a FULL FIVE GLORIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL STARS! See more at Marie's Tempting Reads
4 Stars - The Romance Reviews
Lexi and Gavin's story is a Beauty and the Beast tale, with a vampirical twist. Not only are there vampires and courtesans in this story, but this vampire can also get sick. Sickness not crossing over to vampires is purely a myth. 😉 Gavin has his issues, Lexi has hers. You hope they will end up together, but the fun part is seeing just how they do.
This is a fast paced long-novella, with plenty of back history given at the right times--no info-dump here. The characters are nicely rounded out, and the situations believable. Going along with my experience of Rosalie Redd, there were no editing or grammatical errors in this story that disrupted my reading flow.
For the romantic, for those who love a good vampire story, I can highly recommend this! See review at The Romance Reviews
5 Stars "Crowned Heart" - InD'Tale Magazine
This is a standalone book that is filled with passion, romance and a tall, dark sexy vampire. The plot moves at a brisk pace with varied characters. Rosalie Redd has written a beautiful paranormal romance with searing hot scenes between Lexi and Gavin. "Concealed" is a cracking read for those with a couple of hours to spare who want a book that will send tingles throughout. This book will also have readers going back to read the other books not only in this series, but other books written by this author. A definite must read that should be a sexy addition to any e-reader. See more in InD'Tale December 2018 Magazine
5 Stars - Nerdgirl
I can tell you that this story is worth reading. Rosalie Redd manages to seamlessly let you into both character's thoughts without distracting from the story. If you like romance and you like vampires, then I highly recommend this book for you. I promise, you won't regret it! See more at Nerdgirl
5 Stars - Marie's Tempting Reads
WOW! An amazingly, emotional, steamy, heart-melting Paranormal romance that was really breathtaking! Concealed reminded me a bit of Phantom Of The Opera with a hero who is scarred and a strong heroine with some serious health issues. It was lovely, mysterious, sexy and extremely compelling. I am awe of this romance!
I have loved Rosalie Redd's stories but this one was uniquely special and downright sensual and left me engaged right from the start to the very end. Its romantic and heart-wrenching, beautiful and touching too. This was one delightful story!
I give Concealed a FULL FIVE GLORIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL STARS! See more at Marie's Tempting Reads
4 Stars - The Romance Reviews
Lexi and Gavin's story is a Beauty and the Beast tale, with a vampirical twist. Not only are there vampires and courtesans in this story, but this vampire can also get sick. Sickness not crossing over to vampires is purely a myth. 😉 Gavin has his issues, Lexi has hers. You hope they will end up together, but the fun part is seeing just how they do.
This is a fast paced long-novella, with plenty of back history given at the right times--no info-dump here. The characters are nicely rounded out, and the situations believable. Going along with my experience of Rosalie Redd, there were no editing or grammatical errors in this story that disrupted my reading flow.
For the romantic, for those who love a good vampire story, I can highly recommend this! See review at The Romance Reviews