Original Sin
The Order of the Vampires Book 1
by Lydia Michaels
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Adam Hartzler has always been an honorable immortal, but the fine line between right and wrong begins to blur when he is called to his true mate. If he does not find and claim her soon, he will lose his soul and humanity, transforming into a vile predator controlled by insatiable bloodlust, sentenced to a demonic and tortured eternity as a vampire.
Adam sets out on a quest to hunt his mate and claim her before it is too late. His salvation relies on his destined mate’s surrender, but when she refuses to cooperate, Adam must set aside his morals and do what is needed to survive. Time’s slipping away with his control, and his territorial instincts refuse to let her go.
Annalise Snow awakens on a primitive farm removed from modern civilization and in fear of her life. Her captor is determined to keep her prisoner and believes he is somehow entitled to her future. But she will not surrender easily. When Adam asks for the ultimate sacrifice, she must decide if he lives or dies.
Passion and emotion collide in an explosive meeting of destined souls, but love is never a guarantee, especially when eternity begins with betrayal.
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Lifting a towel from the basket in the corner, he shut his
eyes and inhaled, pressing the fabric to his nose. His body instantly hardened,
his instincts driving him to her bed where she slept soundly.
She lay in the center of the bed, dwarfed by the large
mattress. Her limbs twisted in the white sheet. Waves of copper and gold
splayed across the pillow. So still. So delicate. So … his.
Satisfied with God’s selection, he studied his prize. His
salvation. His future. His beautiful Annalise.
Hooking a finger into the sheet, he slowly drew the
blanket toward the foot of the bed. A simple undershirt, covering little more
than her breasts, gave a transparent picture of her curves.
Narrow ribs tapered into a tiny waist he’d be able to span
with his hands. Her hips flared, as a healthy woman’s should. His head cocked
as the sheet fell to the side, exposing her legs. A wisp of material, too small
to be considered a garment, covered her sex.
“What evil is this?”
He inhaled deeply, wondering at the strange covering.
Females of the order wore handmade undergarments, loosely fitting with ties.
The men wore nothing under their clothes. But this…
Lowering to the bed, he sat gingerly beside her hip and studied
her. The overwhelming need to touch her, mark her, stole through him hard and
fast, leaving all other instincts second.
He wanted to feed from her vein as his body throbbed
inside of hers, filling her with his seed. He wanted to possess every part of
her—mind, body, and soul.
“Beautiful, Annalise,” he whispered.
Unlocking his fists, he traced the back of his finger
along the soft white expanse of her thigh. Goosebumps prickled her flesh, and a
small moan escaped her throat.
“You will know my touch and feel it often.”
Drawing slow whirls over her hip, his fingertip treaded
lightly across the elastic of her minimal undergarment. Her skin showed like
ivory in the moonlight. Silver pools of blue painted her pale skin. She was a
masterpiece. Hard points formed under her shirt as he dragged his exploring
finger up her arm. He ached to trace his touch over the turgid tip but
refrained.
A soft moan slipped past her plump lips and her legs
shifted, her hips burrowing into the mattress. Could she sense his desire?
His need to touch and possess her left him shaken.
Withdrawing his caress, his gaze traveled over her torso. Each breath expanded
her ribs and lifted her breasts. His inspection climbed the narrow column of
her throat and stilled at her fluttering pulse.
Arousal slammed into him. A bone deep hunger ached inside
of him, begging him to claim her. His tongue traced under his fangs as he
leaned closer, breathing in her delicate fragrance, feeding off the scent of
such a vulnerable offering. So small. So fragile. So in need of a mate. His jaw
widened—
He sprang off the bed, startled by the powerful trance she
held over him. It was as if she had him under some sort of spell.
Forking a hand through his hair, he paced silently. He
wanted her now, consequences
be damned. How long would he have to wait? Would it really matter? Their
futures were decided. Why not now?
Battling with his conscience, he crouched at the foot of
the bed, his greedy stare traveling up her legs. His thumb dragged along the
inside of her ankle, gliding upward to her knee and pulling her legs apart. Her
scent intensified.
Closing his eyes, he breathed her in. This was his mate,
his one and only, his ainsicht.
The beat of her heart seemed to complement his, like the
tease and retreat of the ocean waves beating back the banks of the shore. The
rush of blood pumping through her veins rattled his concentration. It sung to
him, a siren’s call that compelled an answer.
His skin burned like the tongues of a fire, licking at his
insides, his burning desires heating his blood to volcanic degrees. He needed
to leave. Now.
Taut as a bow, he forced himself away from the bed for her
protection. Never had he fought such temptation. Carnal images assaulted him.
Her body clinging to his, flesh gliding over flesh. Nails digging into muscle.
Fangs piercing skin.
His cock throbbed, pleading that he take her and claim
what was rightfully his. Heart hammering against his ribs, he staggered back
from the bed. His control was slipping. If he touched her now, he’d break her.
seriously that poor girl was constantly being tossed from one reality to the next.
She is your typical college student with big dreams,
burning the candle at both ends to ensure she reaches her goal.
She also might of, kinda, sorta be more stubborn than a mule.
But a girl has to stand her ground!
Yeah I liked her
When Adam feels the call of his mate
- after being outed by a snoopy little slip of a family member -
he sets out to bring her home.
Boy is he in for a wake-up call 🤦♀️
Anna has plans and hello you are a creepy stranger -
and there is no internet and this is not a bathroom
... Just NOPE
It was when everything collapsed that I truly became invested in this cast.
The author sets a pretty solid foundation
sometimes just bits of reasoning that still left me with lots of "huh?" questions
But once I was able to see the overall direction she was taking us?
I read the rest in one go
I know who is falling next (yes I am saying that with a touch of sing-song)
I am worried about the 'rents
Really don't like Silus I'm seeing darkness in him
Cain, Adam's twin, holy hotness I can not wait for his story!
Larissa, Cains right and if my guess is correct you are in a checkmate
I have to admit the Amish aspect and their beliefs were a touch hard for me
and possibly weighed a bit on my overall feelings about the story.
Though it totally makes sense as far as immortals blending in with today's society.
It took me a bit but I'm invested
I see this series being one of my favorites
I'm already curious as to what's going on
Lydia Michaels is the award winning author of over 35 romance novels. She is an iBooks Bestsellers and her work has been featured in USA Today. She is the two-time winner of the Author of the Year Award from Happenings Media [2018 & 2019]. In 2015 she won The Best Author Award from The Courier Times. She is a five time nominee for the prestigious RONE Award. Her books are intellectual, emotional, haunting, always centered around love.
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