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Summary: Outstanding vampire romance
Review: Marisa Richards wonders why she would spend $6.50 to attend the world's most run down circus. When she enters one of the three small tents, she goes straight to the vampire attraction that seems to have lured her over to the small circus in the first place. One of the workers, Silvano, explains that his family has incarcerated the blood thirsty Count Alexi Kristov over a century ago in this cross-laden jail and that their prisoner is still living. His family wants the vampire to suffer for eternity for what he once did to their family. However, unbeknownst to his jailers, Marisa's presence awakens a predatory hunger in the Count, who escapes from his torturous prison just after his "savior" leaves. Alexi immediately turns into the worst serial killer of the century, as if he is making up for lost time. At the same time, two mysterious men, Grigori Chiavari and Edward Ramsey enter Marisa's lonely life. Grigori is a vampire, who wants to destroy Alexi for obliterating his own family. Edward is a vampire slayer. These two obvious enemies must bury the stake if they are to save Marisa's life and stop a killing machine. SHADES OF GRAY is one of the best vampire romances to emerge in a long time. The characters make the novel feel very authentic to the point that readers will believe. However, it is the unique story line that showcases a love (hate) rectangular series of relationships that demonstrate why awesome author, Amanda Ashley, is one of the leading writers of supernatural romance. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: EXCELLENT!
Review: Picture Halloween. Children trick or treating, a crowd of 20 somethings looking for thrills at a seedy carnival. Our heroine, Marisa, is curious about one of the side show attractions, a vampire held by silver chains. She returns to the tent after her friends have left to examine the strange being. She touches his hand. It moves!She stumbles, falls and cuts herself....her blood awakens the long captive Alexi...and so begins a truly exciting novel that carries the reader through the streets of modern day Los Angeles, through time and the the Tuscan hills. Grigori's persona is on point as the vampire who hunts the ancient one who took his wife. Marisa is the twenty first century woman who has to reconcile her knowledge that the man with whom she is falling in love is one of the "undead". Edward, the vampire slayer enters their lives to add a unique "twist" to the story. It is a "I can't go to be until I finish this" book. Strong writing make it a book that evokes equally strong visuals, leading this reviewer to see this one as an easy transfer to the silver screen. Attention producers, here is a book that should be a movie! Its characters are so clearly drawn, its action so exciting and its plot points so vivid, that a movie maker could produce a vehicle that would enthrall both men and women. Who would be the perfect Alexi,Grigori, Marisa and Edward? Readers, weigh in!
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Summary: Seductive characters, literate writing, captivating story
Review: Picture Halloween. Children trick or treating, a crowd of 20 somethings looking for thrills at a seedy carnival. Our heroine, Marisa, is curious about one of the side show attractions, a vampire held by silver chains. She returns to the tent after her friends have left to examine the strange being. She touches his hand. It moves!She stumbles, falls and cuts herself....her blood awakens the long captive Alexi...and so begins a truly exciting novel that carries the reader through the streets of modern day Los Angeles, through time and the the Tuscan hills. Grigori's persona is on point as the vampire who hunts the ancient one who took his wife. Marisa is the twenty first century woman who has to reconcile her knowledge that the man with whom she is falling in love is one of the "undead". Edward, the vampire slayer enters their lives to add a unique "twist" to the story. It is a "I can't go to be until I finish this" book. Strong writing make it a book that evokes equally strong visuals, leading this reviewer to see this one as an easy transfer to the silver screen. Attention producers, here is a book that should be a movie! Its characters are so clearly drawn, its action so exciting and its plot points so vivid, that a movie maker could produce a vehicle that would enthrall both men and women. Who would be the perfect Alexi,Grigori, Marisa and Edward? Readers, weigh in!
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Summary: A Hot Steamy Vampire Romance
Review: This book talks about a lonley vampire who tries to save a girl from another evil vampire and ends up falling in love with her. The whole book is Hot and Steamy but just wait till you get to the last few pages! WHEEW! man what a romance. I swear you'll be sweatin!
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Summary: Absolutely Fabulous!
Review: This book was perfect! I wouldn't change a thing. It has been a long time since I have read such a sexy story. Grigori is just the type of vampire I could fall in love with. Just think, an Italian vampire who looks like a GQ model and treats the woman he loves like a queen. I'd recomend this to anyone who wants to read a great vampire story.
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Summary: Shades of Enjoyment
Review: This contemporary vamp book opens with a Halloween visit to a carnival bizarre. Imagine stepping up creaky wooden viewing block to view the coffin at your midsection better. Your hand is inexhorably drawn to touch the slack being lying staked...and....initially, nothing.
However, Marissa's ordinary life is skewed as a different vamp enters her life.
I'd enjoyed this book immensely--it included vamps, time travel, Italian moonlight...and a villain you'd wish to stake yourself, if possible. The sequel, "After Sundown" is also enjoyable for different reason. Fast, easy reads, though I'd found the conclusion of the latter rather abrupt.
I highly recommend her earlier bks "Dark Embrace" and "Sunlight, Moonlight".
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Summary: Didn't like it.
Review: This had to be the worst vampire romance i ever read, but then again i am use to Christine Feehan and Linda Lael Miller or "Dark" series, Sherrilyn Kenyon's "Dark Hunter books, so maybe im wrong it just wasn't a book i sat down and got interested in i found myself skipping pages and when you got to do that it's not really worth reading there was way to many fillers in it, i wont go into all the things i did not like or i would have to tell the whole story.
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Summary: Shades of Gray - EXCELLENT!
Review: This is my first vampire book and I absolutely LOVED it. A modern day vampire story, I never think that anyone can write this kind of story.Ashley is wonderful in creating characters that are likeable and believeable. Especially, the two main characters (Marisa and Grigori). The love between them are so romatic and very beatiful. After a few hours of reading this book, it transport era and makes you imagine that you are the heroine and you are actually living this story.I'd enjoyed this book immensely--it included vamps, time travel, Italian moonlight...and a villain you'd wish to stake yourself, if possible.
AMANDA ASHLEY really CAPTURED MY HEART
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Summary: A Wonderful Book!!
Review: This is one of the best books I have read. It is right up there with the "Twilight" series by Maggie Shayne. I just couldn't put it down. I read the whole book in a few hours. The characters were wonderful. I could see myself as Marisa. I almost belive I could hear Grigori call. Or feel the evil the came with Alexi. It is someone that is very talented who can hold someones attention and make them feel the joy, sadness,anger,terror and the love that the characters are feeling. I didn't want the book to end. Cathy
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Summary: A great book to read!
Review: This is the first time I read a vampire romance story book.....and immediately fell in love with the characters, the storylines......just lovely!!! I especially marvel at the desciption of pain that Grigori has to suffer when he is in touch with the sun......I mean, my heart really went out to the man (vampire). And the ending is simply marvellous! At least I put the book down with contentment that the characters will be together forever.
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