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ufcasey's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
Extra points for a realistic representation of how trauma effects a person long after the traumatic event stops.
Extra points for a realistic representation of how trauma effects a person long after the traumatic event stops.
anya_doesntmatter's review against another edition
3.0
Ok
please do not skewer me but this is my first time reading material from this author. I purchased this book based on the glowing reviews I read here on this very forum. Maybe I set my expectations too high but goodness this book took up 10 hours of my life that I will never get back! the story itself was promising but it took every ounce of restraint in me to NOT skip any pages, convincing myself I would miss crucial information. The pace of this book was entirely too slow for my liking. I felt like Hill, was hammering home the main point relentlessly. I felt like yelling I get it! Jessica is damaged goods, Mason lives in a private hell...Let's move on! In retrospect that is the definition of insanity and clearly our heroine was in its deepest depths. Truth be told, this is a story that should have been summed up in 300 pages. It was just too longwinded for my taste. the ghost of Farrida for example, should have been exorcised a long time ago instead, her ghost dogs the footsteps of our hero and heroine making me question if either of them truely believes they have moved on from their tragic circumstances given the fact that our heroine tends to recite Farrida's words verbatim at every turn. Yes the message is conveyed that over time she will reclaim herself, mind body and soul but as it stood in the novel,I thought it too soon for her to make such a level of commitment to Mason only a few months after escaping the mouth of hell. I still felt the Stockholm syndrome was very much still in play w/ their romance despite the author's efforts to dispell it. Actually, I blame the author because she lingered in that world for 3/4s of the book making it impossible for anyone to buy into Jessica's (our heroine) "growth" from her harrowing experience. It all came across as too rushed in the end. the last 25 pages breaking away from the rest of the novel in a dead sprint that made me wonder why the hurry? I envisioned her editor signalling her to "wrap it up"
With that said, I do so look forward to reading the Vampire Queen's Servant. Lyssa and Jacob's story sounds interesting to say the least. If however, the writing drags as this one does, I doubt I will read another Joey Hill book and will stick with JR Ward instead.
Just a last FYI, if you do NOT possess a submissive personality, this book will grate your nerves. Maybe that's why I think I'll enjoy Lyssa's book. She reads as a very tough no nonsense type that doesn't mince words, stating what she thinks and moves on.
please do not skewer me but this is my first time reading material from this author. I purchased this book based on the glowing reviews I read here on this very forum. Maybe I set my expectations too high but goodness this book took up 10 hours of my life that I will never get back! the story itself was promising but it took every ounce of restraint in me to NOT skip any pages, convincing myself I would miss crucial information. The pace of this book was entirely too slow for my liking. I felt like Hill, was hammering home the main point relentlessly. I felt like yelling I get it! Jessica is damaged goods, Mason lives in a private hell...Let's move on! In retrospect that is the definition of insanity and clearly our heroine was in its deepest depths. Truth be told, this is a story that should have been summed up in 300 pages. It was just too longwinded for my taste. the ghost of Farrida for example, should have been exorcised a long time ago instead, her ghost dogs the footsteps of our hero and heroine making me question if either of them truely believes they have moved on from their tragic circumstances given the fact that our heroine tends to recite Farrida's words verbatim at every turn. Yes the message is conveyed that over time she will reclaim herself, mind body and soul but as it stood in the novel,I thought it too soon for her to make such a level of commitment to Mason only a few months after escaping the mouth of hell. I still felt the Stockholm syndrome was very much still in play w/ their romance despite the author's efforts to dispell it. Actually, I blame the author because she lingered in that world for 3/4s of the book making it impossible for anyone to buy into Jessica's (our heroine) "growth" from her harrowing experience. It all came across as too rushed in the end. the last 25 pages breaking away from the rest of the novel in a dead sprint that made me wonder why the hurry? I envisioned her editor signalling her to "wrap it up"
With that said, I do so look forward to reading the Vampire Queen's Servant. Lyssa and Jacob's story sounds interesting to say the least. If however, the writing drags as this one does, I doubt I will read another Joey Hill book and will stick with JR Ward instead.
Just a last FYI, if you do NOT possess a submissive personality, this book will grate your nerves. Maybe that's why I think I'll enjoy Lyssa's book. She reads as a very tough no nonsense type that doesn't mince words, stating what she thinks and moves on.
immanythings's review against another edition
5.0
This book was amazing. I have read it 3 times and every time I feel as though I learn something new. this book is part of the Vampire Queen series but reads like a stand alone
sj9642's review against another edition
5.0
Oh goodness was this story heart-breaking. Jessica had so many horrible unfathomable things done to her. Mason was broken in his own way. This story was excellent. Tears I tell ya - tears explains it all.
Even though this is Erotica - the main characters don't get it on until the end of the book. And that's ok - they didn't need to, it would have wrecked their healing/journey/story. There are plenty of other situations going on with other people though. It was mainly a story of how 2 so desperately broken people heal and move on. The sensual scenes are quite hot though. Lyssa, Jacob, their baby Kane, Dev and Lady Danny all make appearances too.
Even though this is Erotica - the main characters don't get it on until the end of the book. And that's ok - they didn't need to, it would have wrecked their healing/journey/story. There are plenty of other situations going on with other people though. It was mainly a story of how 2 so desperately broken people heal and move on. The sensual scenes are quite hot though. Lyssa, Jacob, their baby Kane, Dev and Lady Danny all make appearances too.
lemonmarch's review against another edition
5.0
Joey W. Hill's Beloved Vampire is a powerful book that illustrates the utter cruelty of the human and vampire worlds, as well as the redemptive power of love. The fourth book in Hill's Vampire Queen series presents the story of Lord Mason, a born vampire and long time friend of Lady Lyssa, the half vampire and half fey force of nature whose story kicked off the series. He has spent centuries mourning his long dead human lover, while Jessica - the woman who becomes his human servant only wishes she could forget the memories of the hellish "relationship" she was forced to endure. Watching the relationship of Jessica and Mason deepen as the story unfolds allows the reader the privilege of observing two broken souls gradually becoming whole again. The two couples from the first three books in the series appear towards the end of this darkly beautiful story and helps to better show how rare and wonderful what these three couples have found.
cmira2027's review against another edition
4.0
A good addition to the series, though I did not love it as much as Vampire Trinity (my favorite)I did enjoy it. I liked Mason and Jessica, and it was interesting to get a different perspective on Vampire/Servent relationships.
deeangel85's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.0
New take on the world of vampires
trinforeman's review against another edition
4.0
Lady Lyssa and Jacob make a return as well as Danny and Devlin but what makes this story so unique is Lord Mason's return appearance. He already has 2 third-marked servants but this story leads him to another. Jessica was at the hands of one of the most cruel vampires in existence until by a turn of pure luck she is able to kill him. In her hasty attempt to retrieve a part of her old life she is thrown unknowingly into another vampires arms (Lord Mason). This takes both on a journey to self-discovery and self-acceptance that they never intended to take. It is a beautiful story of love and sacrifice. This is not something anyone expects to find with the label "erotica" attached to the spine but I promise you this book captures what true love looks like.
becbeach's review against another edition
5.0
Another 5 star read from Ms. Hill. Loved, loved, loved, Jessica and Mason's story. The twists and turns, the additional servants with the steamy sexy scenes. Her healing and growth under Mason's careful handling was just what she needed though he was more cautious than she thought she needed. The journals of his beloved Fatima was a wonderful way to bring them together. Truly an amazing wonderful read, the first time or the twentieth.