Blood Bonds (The Progeny Series) [Kindle Edition]

his is the second book in the Progeny series, and it was every bit as good as the first. This is a series I totally recommend reading in order.

Shauna is recuperating from her miscarriage at the hands of Ursula, and is a week away from her sealing with Ascher. In addition to the vampire form of marriage, Ascher and Shauna have decided on a traditional human wedding as well, uniting them totally. After a honeymoon, Shauna has asked Ascher to change her, firstly because she feels she will be stronger and more able to fight Ursula, and secondly because she wants an eternity with him. There is no doubt that Ursula and her new army of Darklings will not rest until Ursula has had her revenge, the death of Shauna and Ascher. She gives new meaning to the saying "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned".

Katy, who is now eighteen, has fallen in love with Gabe, and they plan on following in Ascher and Shauna's footsteps within the coming year. Both sisters, after a painful childhood, have found love, security, and a new family with the Rousseau's. But after Gabe and Katy are attacked in their home by Darklings, Gabe realizes that war is coming, and the Rousseau's have got to prepare.

The sealing and wedding were both beautifully described by the author, and you almost felt as if you were there. In spite of the danger they know is coming, the whole Rousseau family joined together to welcome Shauna into the family.

If Shauna changes, will she lose her powers as a witch? Will she be able to have children? Will she be able to control the bloodlust? Will she be a danger to his sister Katy? These are all the questions that Shauna is dealing with. She wants to change, but there is always the fear of what she will become. Will she do it? Only one way to find out, read the book.

This series has sex, violence, but more than anything else it has love. The Rousseau's are a devoted and loving family, and not the monsters vampires are usually portrayed as. The characters are wonderful, and I love reading about them. But there is trouble brewing, will the Rousseau's survive?

I highly recommend this book, it has it all and I hope there are many more to come in the series. I want to learn about all the brothers and how Shauna and Ascher's lives develop.

Reviewed by: Linda Tonis

Member of the Paranormal Romance Review Team

I love when a series book continues right where it left off! ESPECIALLY when it was so very good to begin with! Ashlynne continued with a strong going and endearing story that had even more romance, magic and fun than before. For anyone planning to read this, I strongly recommend reading book one of the series’ first. You’ll enjoy it so much more if you do.

Ascher and Shauna have come a long way, been though many good times and just as many bad, all in the short span of time they’ve been together. But their love continues to grow into one of the strongest levels I’ve ever experienced in my reading life, a love so endearing, emotional and pure that it brings tears to my eyes. Yes, they have some ups and downs, ins and outs. But they come together even stronger than before and have amazing make up lovin’ when they do ;)

There’s a lot more going on within the story that just Ascher and Shauna. There’s another relationship in bloom, a bad guy (actually a chick) that needs to be smashed, burned and tossed to the deepest depths of the garbage dump (oh, sorry to be so harsh. It’s the truth though, you’ll see). We get to experience happy reunions, growths and changes from many of the amazing characters Ashlynne has created for us. Definitely a lot of excitement and fun to be had that’s for sure!

Ok, I’ll admit it! I’m addicted to The Progeny series! Help, please!! I’m in dire need of the next book and STAT! If not, I believe I’m in need of a Progeny anonymous group :)

Blood Bond started off a little slow for me but did not disappoint.

Ascher and Shauna are prepping for their sealing and wedding. Her sister Katy and new brother in law Gabe, seem to be into one another. Ursula and her darklings are still after them. But now, Shauna and Ascher have another after them. Will they ever have a happily ever after?

Ashlynne is building up the storyline for something big.. I can feel it. Although I found the first part of the book a little slow to get into, the second half made up for it. With the introduction to some awesome new characters, I can't wait to see their role in the story and I can't wait to see what happens next in Blood Promise, book 3 of the Progeny Series.