Blog Tour and Giveaway: Isadora: Ella Frank
Ella Frank
A TRAGIC BEGINNING…
Isadora Nikitas understands what it means to be betrayed. That lesson was taught to her in the prime of her life, and when she is offered a chance to exact revenge, she finds it difficult to refuse. Instead, she entrusts her survival to a mysterious vampire known only as Diomêdês, a male who wants nothing in return but to watch over her—in every way imaginable. Gifted with speed, strength, and immortality, she determines that her life will no longer be governed by the needs and wants of a mere man. She has cowered for the last time, and with her Ancient by her side, she thrives and blossoms into the most formidable female vampire in existence. But, once upon a time, like all little girls, Isadora believed in love. She believed it because she once had it. So, when it comes along a second time, she knows that it’s possible—but when you love someone, they become your weakness. Unless, in fact, they become your enemy instead…
A MYSTERIOUS PAST…
Fulfilling your life’s prophecy should be empowering. At least, that’s what Elias Fontana always believed. But, as he stands guard over the beautiful vampire he’s taken hostage, his convictions start to crumble. Made to believe by his creators that he and two others have been designed to destroy a dangerous race, he has difficulty connecting his current reality to the woman he once loved.
A TANGLED TALE TO UNRAVEL…
When friends become enemies and enemies become lovers, who can you trust in the webs of lies and despair? And, when your life is at stake and blood has been shed, how much are you willing to sacrifice to fulfill your destiny?
Isadora Nikitas understands what it means to be betrayed. That lesson was taught to her in the prime of her life, and when she is offered a chance to exact revenge, she finds it difficult to refuse. Instead, she entrusts her survival to a mysterious vampire known only as Diomêdês, a male who wants nothing in return but to watch over her—in every way imaginable. Gifted with speed, strength, and immortality, she determines that her life will no longer be governed by the needs and wants of a mere man. She has cowered for the last time, and with her Ancient by her side, she thrives and blossoms into the most formidable female vampire in existence. But, once upon a time, like all little girls, Isadora believed in love. She believed it because she once had it. So, when it comes along a second time, she knows that it’s possible—but when you love someone, they become your weakness. Unless, in fact, they become your enemy instead…
A MYSTERIOUS PAST…
Fulfilling your life’s prophecy should be empowering. At least, that’s what Elias Fontana always believed. But, as he stands guard over the beautiful vampire he’s taken hostage, his convictions start to crumble. Made to believe by his creators that he and two others have been designed to destroy a dangerous race, he has difficulty connecting his current reality to the woman he once loved.
A TANGLED TALE TO UNRAVEL…
When friends become enemies and enemies become lovers, who can you trust in the webs of lies and despair? And, when your life is at stake and blood has been shed, how much are you willing to sacrifice to fulfill your destiny?
Isadora starts right where Alasdair left off. Isadora is in big trouble. Alasdair and Vasilios are in the process of handling Leo. Thanos is barely hanging on.
There is an underlying mystery as to how the vampires are connected to the three friends Leo, Elias, and Paris. And it is all coming together in one unpredictable and dangerous conflict.
As I stated in my Alasdair review, I rarely read paranormal or vamp books anymore, but I am hooked on this series and these characters. This book is INTENSE! I think I held my breath or fanned myself through most of it. There is so much going on. There are such intricate layers to the story and dynamics between the characters. There are mysteries and secrets. It is mesmerizing, wicked, erotic, and suspenseful.
This one does focus on Isadora, her sire Diomedes, and Elias. But it also explores much more with Alasdair, Vasilios, and Leo and allows us to see more with Paris, Thanos and his sire, Eton. All of the stories are intriguing, have depth, and are captivating and complex.
The story revolves around love, death, sacrifice, fear, lust, bonds, manipulation, destiny, and danger. Every positive or erotic act seems to be layered with deadly intentions or threats. But there are deep connections forming that are hard to control or explain and that bring out more challenges.
My heart broke for some of the pain these characters have faced and I could only hope that somehow through the confusion and chaos that they would find their way towards fulfilling the voids they were experiencing.
I love the whole trio of Alasdair, Vasilios, and Leo. They are all so commanding, stubborn, intense, and hot together. And even though Elias could make me angry and frustrated, I came to understand his conflict. I also enjoyed the story lines surrounding him, Isadora, and Diomedes and learning about their painful pasts. I admired Isadora and how she had faced challenges and became empowered. But for a vampire, she still seemed to have a heart, empathy, and loyalty. I felt for Thanos who was in such despair. And also for Paris who was thrust into this confusing, precarious situation without an anchor or much knowledge.
The plot was full and intriguing with both interpersonal issues and with the suspenseful prophecy story line in the background. I find the whole concept surrounding this story fascinating. The characters are well developed, interesting, powerful, and perfectly flawed. It was told in multiple points of view including all of the main characters in present and in flashbacks. It drew me in and I very easily became sucked back into this compelling vampire world full of wicked debauchery and danger.
As I was getting closer to the end, I was becoming more and more intrigued by Thanos and then all of a sudden it was over. I was ready to keep going. I need his story now! I am captivated by this scarred, sad, angry vampire, his relationship with his sire, and the person who has stumbled into his life in his darkest hour.
I honestly cannot wait to see how all of their stories progress, for the big picture to be revealed, and to spend more time with these characters. Bring on Thanos!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
There is an underlying mystery as to how the vampires are connected to the three friends Leo, Elias, and Paris. And it is all coming together in one unpredictable and dangerous conflict.
As I stated in my Alasdair review, I rarely read paranormal or vamp books anymore, but I am hooked on this series and these characters. This book is INTENSE! I think I held my breath or fanned myself through most of it. There is so much going on. There are such intricate layers to the story and dynamics between the characters. There are mysteries and secrets. It is mesmerizing, wicked, erotic, and suspenseful.
This one does focus on Isadora, her sire Diomedes, and Elias. But it also explores much more with Alasdair, Vasilios, and Leo and allows us to see more with Paris, Thanos and his sire, Eton. All of the stories are intriguing, have depth, and are captivating and complex.
The story revolves around love, death, sacrifice, fear, lust, bonds, manipulation, destiny, and danger. Every positive or erotic act seems to be layered with deadly intentions or threats. But there are deep connections forming that are hard to control or explain and that bring out more challenges.
My heart broke for some of the pain these characters have faced and I could only hope that somehow through the confusion and chaos that they would find their way towards fulfilling the voids they were experiencing.
I love the whole trio of Alasdair, Vasilios, and Leo. They are all so commanding, stubborn, intense, and hot together. And even though Elias could make me angry and frustrated, I came to understand his conflict. I also enjoyed the story lines surrounding him, Isadora, and Diomedes and learning about their painful pasts. I admired Isadora and how she had faced challenges and became empowered. But for a vampire, she still seemed to have a heart, empathy, and loyalty. I felt for Thanos who was in such despair. And also for Paris who was thrust into this confusing, precarious situation without an anchor or much knowledge.
The plot was full and intriguing with both interpersonal issues and with the suspenseful prophecy story line in the background. I find the whole concept surrounding this story fascinating. The characters are well developed, interesting, powerful, and perfectly flawed. It was told in multiple points of view including all of the main characters in present and in flashbacks. It drew me in and I very easily became sucked back into this compelling vampire world full of wicked debauchery and danger.
As I was getting closer to the end, I was becoming more and more intrigued by Thanos and then all of a sudden it was over. I was ready to keep going. I need his story now! I am captivated by this scarred, sad, angry vampire, his relationship with his sire, and the person who has stumbled into his life in his darkest hour.
I honestly cannot wait to see how all of their stories progress, for the big picture to be revealed, and to spend more time with these characters. Bring on Thanos!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
January—11
years earlier…
ISADORA HURRIED DOWN the stark, white
corridor and kept her eyes on the floor. She couldn’t believe how close she’d
cut her latest feed. Alasdair would have her hide if he had to bail her out,
but it wasn’t her fault. Not really.
Not
one human had caught her eye in the latest batch of yieldings, and that was
saying something considering she wasn’t partial to male or female like her
cousins. Ugh, it was a slump. Thanos
had warned her that it would eventually happen. She hadn’t believed him,
though, and with Diomêdês out of town, her options were limited.
She’d been restless lately, which was unlike
her, and tonight, she hadn’t been able to wait. The local hospital seemed a
smart place to peruse a decent selection. That was until the damn patient had
coded.
Just
my luck, she thought, and when the first
doctor had arrived, she’d promptly knocked him out, stolen his lab coat, and
shoved him in the bathroom. Then a rush of hospital staff had shown up and
she’d had no choice but to leave by foot. That had been…oh, about five
minutes ago.
While shoving her hands in the deep pockets,
she came up to the entry she’d walked through earlier and sighed. All she had
to do was get out into the shadows and fade back to the lair without anyone
seeing. Alasdair would be none the wiser.
As she turned the final corner, a smug grin
crossed her lips—until she ran smack into the equivalent of a brick wall.
“Oh, shit. I mean—” The male standing
opposite her placed a hand on her arm. “I’m so sorry. I didn’t see you until it
was too late to stop the collision.” He chuckled, and the warm sound of the
vibration had Isadora raising her eyes.
As he absently ran his palm down the sleeve
of her coat, she barely felt the touch. He was unlike any she’d ever seen.
The first thing she noticed was his height.
Being a tall female herself, she’d always been drawn to a man who surpassed her
own stature, and this man had several inches on her. His hair, dark as her own,
was swept back from his face as though he’d run his hands through it. It was
the odd color of his eyes, though, that held her immobile. They were an unusual
shade of…silver that reminded her of her Ancient’s hair, and right now, they
seemed to be shining at her.
“Are you okay?” he asked, bending a little
at the knees to get a better look at her.
She quickly lowered her head. Jesus.
Talk, Isadora. Tell him you’re fine and get away from him. “I think I’ll survive.” No, no. Do not flirt with him.
“Well, thank god for that.”
Brilliant, she admonished herself. His tone had taken
on a quality she knew all too well—interest. But she didn’t have time for this.
She made a move to step around him, but the fingers she hadn’t even realized
were still on her wrist tightened.
“Wait…”
She looked down to where he held her, and as
if he’d just noticed, he released his grip.
“Yes?”
He gave a shrug, but the cocky smile that
tipped his lips belied any kind of indifference. This man was confident, and he
had every reason to be.
“You can’t just leave. What if I injured
you?”
A burst of laughter bubbled out of her at
the notion, and it was the first time in years she had done so.
“I’m serious,” he said as he took a step
closer.
She brought her fingers to her lips to hide
the grin she was flashing. “Yes, I can see that.”
“I mean, what if you leave and later suffer
from a concussion? I’m a pretty solid guy, and you did run into me rather
hard.”
As he said the word hard, their eyes locked and Isadora’s arm
lowered, her lips parting. She needed to get out of there. The high from the
feed and her lack of yieldings these past few weeks must’ve been causing a
residual sexual pull, because all she wanted was to get naked and on her knees for
this guy.
As a group of hospital staff ran by, he
broke their connection and gestured with his thumb over his shoulder. “Do you
need to go?”
Yes,
but not because of that. “I should.”
“Are you a doctor here?”
“Ahh no. An intern.” Great, now I’m
lying. And why that lie?
“Oh, so, if I come back, I might bump into
you again?”
That
was why right there. “Uh, maybe.”
When it was clear she wasn’t going to say
anything else, he held his hand out for her to shake. It was such a human
gesture and odd in light of their having already connected so spectacularly
that she just stared at it.
“Then let me introduce myself so it won’t be
strange when I show up again tomorrow. I’m Elias, and you are?”
As Isadora slid her palm into his, she
allowed herself to take another good look at him. He was sexy, and the way he
was watching her with intense focus made it more than obvious he found her just
as appealing. Surely there’d be no harm if she took a little peek inside.
She gently pushed into his mind, and what
she saw was anything but endearing or shy. He was imagining her as stripped
down as she had just been picturing. However, he had her on her feet and
against a wall—the hospital wall behind her, to be exact.
Loving that image, she was more than content
to keep watching, but as if he knew she was in there, his mind went blank. She
blinked, not believing what she was seeing, but sure enough, it was as if he’d
flicked a switch and the television had been shut off.
“You’re not going to tell me your name?” he
asked, breaking into her thoughts and flashing a wide grin.
She wasn’t sure why, but instead of
compelling him to forget her, she slicked her tongue along her lower lip and
watched him track it with those unusual eyes.
“I’ll tell you that the next time we bump into each other.”
“Which will be?”
Diomêdês would be gone for several more days,
so perhaps she could amuse herself with this human until he returned. Then
maybe…maybe she would present him as her next choice if things went well.
“I work tomorrow night.”
It should’ve alarmed her at how easily lies
fell from her tongue, but she’d honed the perfect delivery of such tales over
many centuries and found she really was quite skilled at it. Thanos, her
cousin, was terrible.
“That’s good to know. I’ll be sure to stand
in every corridor until you run into me.”
Isadora walked backwards, once again
slipping her hands into the coat pockets, and winked. “I should pass by this
one around midnight.”
As she turned to push through the exit, he
called out, “I’ll be waiting…”
ALASDAIR
(Masters Among Monsters, #1)
(Masters Among Monsters, #1)
A DANGEROUS ALLURE
Bestowed with eternal life by the Ancient Vasilios, Alasdair Kyriakous is one of the most feared and ruthless vampires in existence. His name carries weight across all of the seven continents.
Bestowed with eternal life by the Ancient Vasilios, Alasdair Kyriakous is one of the most feared and ruthless vampires in existence. His name carries weight across all of the seven continents.
But he is a mystery to his kind, an anomaly among the self-indulgent. While he enjoys the pleasures of the flesh, he is exceptionally particular in his choice of partners and prides himself on his ironclad self-control. Yet with one look his control will become a thing of the past, and Alasdair will discover that eternal life doesn’t always last forever…
A DEADLY ATTRACTION
Thrust into a world he could never have imagined, Leo Chapel awakens in his worst nightmare. Taken hostage by the dangerously mesmerizing vampire, Alasdair, Leo must rely on his intelligence to escape before he reveals a secret he isn’t even aware he’s hiding.
A FORBIDDEN DESIRE
Unaware that they’ve been brought together by an outside force and are little more than pawns to a higher power, Alasdair and Leo spend time trying to uncover the other’s secrets, the attraction between them growing stronger all the while. But enemies are watching and preparing to act against them. When decisions that will alter lives and destinies have to be made—can a dead, grey heart learn to beat again?
A DEADLY ATTRACTION
Thrust into a world he could never have imagined, Leo Chapel awakens in his worst nightmare. Taken hostage by the dangerously mesmerizing vampire, Alasdair, Leo must rely on his intelligence to escape before he reveals a secret he isn’t even aware he’s hiding.
A FORBIDDEN DESIRE
Unaware that they’ve been brought together by an outside force and are little more than pawns to a higher power, Alasdair and Leo spend time trying to uncover the other’s secrets, the attraction between them growing stronger all the while. But enemies are watching and preparing to act against them. When decisions that will alter lives and destinies have to be made—can a dead, grey heart learn to beat again?
Ella Frank is the author of the #1 Bestselling Temptation series, including Try, Take, and Trust and is the co-author of the fan-favorite erotic serial, A Desperate Man. Her Exquisite series has been praised as “scorching hot!” and “enticingly sexy!”
A life-long fan of the romance genre, Ella writes contemporary, M/M romance and erotic fiction and lives with her husband in Portland, OR. You can reach her on the web at www.ellafrank.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ella.frank.author
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