Title: Alliance in Blood, 2nd edition
Series: Partnership in Blood, #1
Author: Ariel Tachna
Genre: Mystery/Suspense/ Vampires/ Urban Fantasy/ Paranormal
Length: Novel (226 pages)
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (October 31, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥4 1/2Hearts
Blurb: Can a desperate wizard and a bitter, disillusioned vampire find a way to build the partnership that could save their world?
In a world rocked by magical war, vampires are seen by many as less than human, as the stereotypical creatures of the night who prey on others. But as the war intensifies, the wizards know they need an advantage to turn the tide in their favor: the strength and edge the vampires can give them in the battle against the dark wizards who seek to destroy life, as they know it.
In a dangerous move and show of good will, the wizards ask the leader of the vampires to meet with them, so that they might plead their cause. One desperate man, Alain Magnier, and one bitter, disillusioned vampire, Orlando St. Clair, meet in Paris, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance of their decision: Will the vampires join the cause and form a partnership with the wizards to win the war?
This second edition received minor revision and proofing for re-release in honor of the publication of Partnership Reborn, the final book in the series.
ISBN: 978-1-63216-661-6
Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5556
Reviewer: Shorty
Review: A war has been started by Serrier, a cruel dark wizard, against the light wizards. In an attempt to tip the balance against the dark wizards, the leader of the light wizards, Marcel Chavinier sends a message to the vampire leader Jean to ask for their help. Marcel takes Alain, a light wizard, up on his volunteering to go to the meeting place to meet up with Orlando St. Clair, a vampire who represents Jean Bellaiche in the meeting. They form an alliance and discover they’re both very much attracted to each other.
After both sides do research on each other with the help of an ancient vampire named Lombard was shown and heard in his long life, they find out that vampires can walk in the sunlight for extended periods by ingesting a wizards blood. But only with the right wizard and so begins trying to pair up wizards and vampires to defeat the dark wizards. The vampire leader Jean is paired up with Raymond Payet a wizard who left Serrier’s group to align himself with the light wizards.
I found this story fascinating in regards to the vampires being able to walk in sunlight with the aid of wizards blood. That was very unique and something I’ve never read before. The chemistry between Orlando and Alain was Strong and sure one they got past the misunderstandings that Alain caused by ordering Orlando to bite another wizard to see if he was telling the truth. Orlando was turned during the Revolution by a cruel vampire who severely abused him physically and mentally until Orlando killed him.
Most of the story is about the two sides getting to know each other while some voice concerns over the new alliance and sending messages for the vampires and wizards to all meet at a specific time and place. Unfortunately, Serrier also learns of this meeting to take place and has plans to crash it. Learning about the past of some of them like Orlando, Alain, Raymond, and Thierry. Hot sex between Alain and Orlando, and some nice background on a few of the characters in the book. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this fascinating series.
Great read.
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