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4.0 out of 5 stars Fifth in series, 30 Dec 2008

By	Helen Hancox "Auntie Helen" (Essex, England) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Lara Adrian's vampire series is of course very similar to J R Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood books. This is not a bad thing as Ward's books are very good, but it does mean that each new book from Lara Adrian doesn't feel as fresh as it could. The same is true of the newest release, 'Veil of Midnight', which follows the love life of vampire Nikolai. Nikolai was always rather a sketchy character in the previous books, one we didn't read all that much about and who wasn't generally the centre of the action.

In this story Nikolai is sent to Montreal to check up on one of the few remaining Gen One vampires, the rather unpleasant Sergei Yakut. The events of this story follow on from the previous ones and so a newcomer to the series might not always entirely follow what's going on. The Gen One vampires are being killed and the Order (warrior group of vampires) are trying to protect these earliest vampires, the result of a mating between alien beings and humans.

Nikolai doesn't get much of a welcome from Sergei Yakut, unfortunately, but he does bump into one of Sergei's women, Renata. Renata is very unusual in that she has a certain psychic power that can temporarily disable vampires; she is also looking after a young girl, Mira, who can predict the future. When Sergei Yakut is attacked, Nikolai is kidnapped. His rescue comes, unexpectedly, from Renata who needs him to help her rescue Mira. But Renata doesn't trust the vampires and it's possible that her mission to rescue Mira might work against the plans of the Order to get to the bottom of the attacks on the Gen One vampires.

I enjoyed reading this book, finding the pacing good as always. I did feel, though, that the characterisation was a bit sparse. I didn't know Niko before the story began, I didn't feel I knew him a great deal more afterwards. Renata, too, was sometimes something of a mystery, although she was an appealing heroine. Other parts of the plot were moved on, such as the occasional focus on Andreas Reichen in Berlin, but the overall story in this book felt at times a little thin. It was enjoyable but perhaps a little more run-of-the-mill than some of the others.

Originally published for Curled Up With A Good Book � Helen Hancox 2008

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3.0 out of 5 stars It was okay...not the best in the series, 19 Jan 2009

By	Katia WolfSwan - See all my reviews

I was so looking forward to this book but I'm afraid I was left disappointed. The plot was engaging, lots of twists, new deveoplments and it did leave you wanting to read the next book. However I thought the romance was a bit flat. As the previous reviewer commented - the characterisation needed more work, I didn't feel that I knew much about them so this had an affect in believing they're love and passion for each other. I struggled to find an emotional investment and at times I felt that the Renata suffered from To Stupid to Live syndrome.

Also, we didn't see much of the other characters which is a shame, it's always great to see how they interract with each other or how their lives have moved on. I can't help but compare it to the Black Dagger Brotherhood series but...we get that interraction in those books and it's hugely enjoyable so that by the time we finally read a particular characters story..we're practically salivating (geez, is it May yet?)If I had known more about Niko then I could have made a better connection. This series will never be a BDB in my opinion but it's still very good and I look forward to read Andreas' story.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Getting Better, 28 Jan 2009

By	F. Connolly "bookwyrm" (Scotland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A warrior trained in bullets and blades, Renata cannot be bested by any man - vampire or mortal. But her most powerful weapon is her extraordinary psychic ability - a gift both rare and deadly. Now a stranger threatens her hard-won independence - a golden-haired vampire who lures her into a realm of darkness.and pleasure beyond imagining.
A combat-loving adrenaline junkie, Nikolai dispenses his own justice to enemies of the Breed - and his latest quarry is a ruthless assassin. One woman stands in his way: the seductive, cool-as-ice bodyguard, Renata. But Renata's powers are put to the test when a loved one, a child, is threatened and she's forced to turn to Niko for help...

I'd be pushed to recall the four previous books or their characters. This is an alright series, but not one I keep nor reread. For me, they are more fillers, while waiting for another book.

However, this one I think i'll remember. This was definitely improved from the previous ones in the series. Finally the plot is taking shape and i'm itching to see what is going to happen next.

The interactions between Niko and Renata were fairly typical for paranormal romances and didn't really spark anything inside me. The secondary characters were much more interesting though, and helped move the story line along.

I am now looking forward to the next one and hope they will keep getting better and better.

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