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What Lies Inside: A Vampire Paranormal Romance (Blood Bound Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by J.L. Myers (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 536 ratings
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A page-turning paranormal series for fans of Twilight and A Shade of Vampire.

Amelia never asked to unleash her inner vampire…she never even knew it existed.


Amelia is sucked into a nightmare and killed at the hungry fangs of a monster…but then she wakes up and everything has changed. Her whole life has been a lie. What she thought she was—human—is nothing but a disguise, one she never even knew she was wearing.

Amelia is a vampire and she always has been.

Her family and even best friend Kendrick have known the truth all along, a lie they claim they kept to protect her. Sixteen going-on-forever, Amelia’s violent hunger could quiet a classroom in seconds. It could expose them and lead to her death. Killing for blood is forbidden—but vampires aren’t the only ones enforcing the rules.

Another race exists that is more than willing to keep the toll down by any means they see fit.

With her life spiraling, Amelia lives in fear of the day she finally loses control. The day she finally kills in cold blood. But then she meets Ty, a guy who is strangely familiar and hides a dark and dangerous secret of his own, and everything changes. Amelia senses Ty’s unnatural strength and, even more than that, for the first time she feels safe from herself.

But lies and secrets won’t stay buried forever as her telling dreams turn into warnings. Amelia is unaware of the superior power she possesses and the danger she is in. Not everyone is who they claim to be. Not even Ty. Falling for him will be impossible not to do, but staying alive after that?

Falling in love may just cost Amelia everything: her friends, her family…even her life.


Warning - This book contains some language and sexual situations.
Coming of age/ Vampire/ Paranormal Romance

Blood Bound - The Full Series

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  • Web Of Lies, Book 3 - http://amzn.to/1PFhUTX
  • Born To Die, Book 4 - Released 16th Dec 2016! http://amzn.to/2gHbxkW

“Gripping, “utterly heart-wrenching, and completely suspenseful all at the same time.”

Next Big Book Thing - Melody Armstrong ★★★★★


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The debut novel from J.L. Myers, What Lies Inside is an epic addition to the great vampire paranormal romance novels of Bella Forrest, E.M. Knight, and Karpov Kinraid.
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"Gripping, utterly heart-wrenching, and completely suspenseful all at the same time." Next Big Book Thing - Melody Armstrong ★★★★★
"Gripping tale of love against all odds. The plot was amazing, the events surreal, and every page kept your eyes glued." Bits 'n Bobs on Books - Benjamin Ryan ★★★★★
"What Lies Inside by J.L. Myers had me hooked and bloodthirsty. It was filled with a roller coaster of emotions, including angst, love, fear, pain, guilt, and a glimmer of hope." My Life in Books - Brittany Wilson ★★★★★

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DJLO9P4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ J.L. Myers; 2nd edition (June 21, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 21, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 454 pages
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I'm USA Today Bestselling author J.L. Myers, and I have an addiction. Books, books, and did I mention, books! I love all things supernatural and romance, with shades of betrayal, danger, characters you love, and characters you love to hate. Taking the leap from reader to writer was an inevitable step for me and I've never looked back. I love to live in my make-believe worlds (real! shhh, don't tell anyone :)

Learn more about me on my website at www.jlmyers.com or come say Hi! on my Facebook fan page https://www.facebook.com/author.jlmyers/

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Customers find the story captivating with many twists and turns. They describe the book as an amazing, enjoyable read with compelling characters that are relatable and fun. Readers praise the writing quality as well-crafted and spellbinding. The emotional content is described as poignant and bittersweet, with vivid descriptions of Amelia's emotions. However, opinions differ on the pacing - some find it fast-paced and enjoyable, while others feel it drags a bit.

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89 customers mention "Story quality"85 positive4 negative

Customers find the story captivating with an interesting plot and realistic characters. They appreciate the author's imagination and the many twists and turns that keep them hooked. The paranormal creatures are also praised as cool.

"...In addition, all the paranormal creatures in the story were super cool. They were hot, yeah, but they weren't ungodly perfect either...." Read more

"...J.L. Myers delivers an action-packed, exciting and steamy story so full of twists and turns that you won't be able to put it down...." Read more

"Intrigue, drama, romance and lots of heart-stopping supernatural characters; these are a handful of reasons why What Lies Inside is one of my new..." Read more

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66 customers mention "Readability"66 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find the story engaging and well-crafted. Many readers read the entire book in one sitting.

"What a fun and enjoyable read. This book is truly one of a kind. I just loved reading it...." Read more

"...Overall, I very much enjoyed this book and highly recommend this series. I will be impatiently waiting to devour book two...." Read more

"...Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the book set is most definitely one to read, it is easy to highly recommend." Read more

"...I need to know more. I need book 2. I loved this story, it kept my attention." Read more

37 customers mention "Character development"35 positive2 negative

Customers find the characters compelling and relatable. They appreciate the strong female main character and their fun romance.

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Customers enjoy the book's writing quality. They find the story well-crafted, with a great plot and steamy scenes. The characters and writing style are described as captivating. Overall, readers praise the author's first book as an engaging read.

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"...For me Amelia is truly what made this book so good to read, although Dorian her brother also makes it extremely interesting...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book. They find it thrilling and fun, with an intense storyline that keeps them hooked. The book is enjoyable on mobile devices and takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster ride.

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Customers find the book engaging with vivid descriptions of Amelia's emotions. They find the story touching and poignant, with a good mix of action, angst, and romance. The writing is described as crisp and funny, with a great pace that slowly reveals secrets about Amelia.

"...Because of the vivid descriptions of Amelia's emotions I could easily imagine how it must feel to suddenly be forced to deal with a new world, one..." Read more

"...It is hypnotic, powerful, and emotional. It is what creates the page-turner effect. It is the reason to read on...." Read more

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"...The book had a good mix of action, angst and romance. If you're a fan of YA vampire romance, this is definitely one to pick up!" Read more

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"...I will admit that I felt the beginning was a little rushed… In just the first chapter or so, we’re introduced to the twins and their new-found..." Read more

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  • Arceli
    5.0 out of 5 stars fun YA PNR
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018
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    What a fun and enjoyable read. This book is truly one of a kind. I just loved reading it. First off, J.L. Myers has done an amazing job with the unique take of vampires and shape shifters. I liked that the heroine was a vampire. It was pretty cool seeing a vampire perspective in a human world. In addition, all the paranormal creatures in the story were super cool. They were hot, yeah, but they weren't ungodly perfect either.

    Secondly, the chemistry between Amelia and Ty. They had so much chemistry that it was literally sizzling the pages. The kissing scenes were super sweet. I also like how both of the characters had their own interesting qualities. Amelia is super strong and I liked that she is resilient. Tyler is such a sweet book boyfriend. I really wanted him to be real.

    Lastly, the entire action and over all pacing was really good. I liked how there were twists and turns thrown in however, there was enough that the book kept me on my toes while at the same time letting me become emotionally invested in the characters. Also, the writing is really good. There is a lot of showing and feel to the writing.

    In summary, one click this awesome YA PNR romance. It may seem like Twilight in the beginning, but trust me it is not. It is so unique and it features a heroine who is super strong and someone you want to root for.
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  • RoseyLovesBooks
    4.0 out of 5 stars Must read for fans of paranormal romance
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2017
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    Amelia Athobry-Lamont is a normal teenager until she starts transforming into a vampire ... so it's off to a new city and new school for Amelia and her family. As if it wasn't bad enough that Amelia is fighting off her bloodlust, handsome classmate Ty Malau, whose potent scent makes her mouth water, wants to date her. When Ty beats Amelia's brother Dorian in a swim race, Amelia agrees to go out with him to find out his secrets. Amelia finds out plenty, such as the fact that her kind and his kind are enemies, but the more she gets to know Ty, the more she starts falling for him, and vice versa. Their families aren't happy when they find out but Amelia and Ty are determined to make it work, but with people plotting against them, do they even stand a chance?

    J.L. Myers delivers an action-packed, exciting and steamy story so full of twists and turns that you won't be able to put it down. I can't wait to read Made By Design, Book 2 of the Blood Bound series.
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  • Kanyonmk
    5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017
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    Intrigue, drama, romance and lots of heart-stopping supernatural characters; these are a handful of reasons why What Lies Inside is one of my new favorite books. What Lies Inside is a young adult paranormal romance with lots of thrills and deception. Fair warning – once you start reading you will not want to stop. Now I’m over here obsessing to buy the next one.

    I love the characters; each one is unique and plays an important role. The author has written an extremely engaging and detailed story. There is close to 450 pages and every one of them is well used to transport the readers into a heart-stopping ride.

    What Lies Inside is the first book in the Blood Bound series. I feel these books are most comparable to Twilight, but very different in many areas. While romance plays an important and prominent role in the series, there is a bigger picture surrounding the star-crossed lovers and explores deeper into history and vampire politics.

    Overall, I very much enjoyed this book and highly recommend this series. I will be impatiently waiting to devour book two.

    I voluntarily received and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

    Final Rating: 5 Stars
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  • The Mysterious Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just the novel for fans of Twilight and A Shade of Vampire
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2018
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    I love J.L. Myers’ novels so it’s no surprise that I was delighted to get my hands on What Lies Inside, Book 1 of her new Blood Bound series. This book is, quite simply, a superb vampire paranormal romance and definitely recommended. It had just what I wanted and was well written and with a great plot and great cast of characters. I frankly adore Amelia and Ty And think that the publishers are correct in labeling this the right paranormal series for fans of Twilight and A Shade of Vampire. The rest of the cast of characters is pretty amazing as well. But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises - these two books definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the book set is most definitely one to read, it is easy to highly recommend.
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  • R J-Bisland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vampire and wolf in love
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2017
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    Wow I was hesitant on reading this due to the story line being close to others but not was I wrong.
    The forbidden love that Ty and Amelia have nothing can break it, or can something.
    Amelia is a turn vampire, her mother was attacked and she was pregnant with Amelia and her Twin Brother Dorian. They were all turned Vampire by a man they grew up to believe to be their Uncle.
    Amelia and Dorian do not know they are Vampires until one day Amelia is hungry and only the taste of the bloody red meat in the fridge can satisfy.
    Amelia and Dorian are sat down to be told the truth, Dorian has not shown signs of turning and Amelia is horrified of the monster she has become. She runs away to find her best friend and then attacks her first human victim. She is stopped by a hooded stranger and begs to be killed.
    Things change from there and Amelia and her family move. Amelia is scared of herself and cannot accept being a vampire.
    Things change when she meets Ty, she is drawn to him by his scent.
    Ty and Amelia have a world wind love that is challenged all the time.
    Can they survive, will their love conquer. I need to know more. I need book 2.
    I loved this story, it kept my attention.
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  • Mrs M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excitement, Danger and Romance!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2020
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    I may not have been a young adult or new adult for many years. I may prefer standalone stories. I may like the main characters to be a little bit older. But, I LOVED this book! It was exciting, romantic, full of danger, suspense, twists and drama. The main characters, Amelia and Ty were excellent but there were many others who played a large part in the story and who were important in its developement - Dorian (Amelia' s brother), Kendrick (best friend) and Marcus. Amelia, a new vampire was in turmoil when she found out who she had become but this did not stop her falling in love with Ty who was a lycanthrope and as such the mortal enemy of vampires. Amelia and Dorian, who was also a new vampire, have various encounters with both humans and lycanthropes which don't always go well as they are tricked, betrayed and attacked when they least expect it. Amelia and Ty have a turbulent relationship but cant keep away from each other. The story then continues with both of their families and many friends against this relationship. When Amelia is sent to the vampire castle in Alaska her life is in danger and she needs help from unexpected sources in order for her to survive. The twists and turns in this book kept me on the edge of my seat/bed throughout. Although this book reminded me of Twilight which I also loved, it should be given credit in its own right and I thoroughly recommend it to all who like this genre. Can't wait to read the next book!
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  • Sophie
    4.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
    Reviewed in France on October 4, 2013
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    WOW, très bonne histoire!
    Comment la décrire au mieux? Essayez peut-être ceci: prenez une pincée d'amours contrariées (les espèces du héro et de l'héroine sont ennemies mortels), un zest de Twillight (notre héroine déteste le monstre qu'elle est devenue et lutte contre sa soif de sang) et ajoutez des royautés vampire avec un style de vie "vielle France" au mélange.
    Secouez et vous avez la recette. Et cela réussit très, très bien!

    Quand Amelia atteint l'âge de seize ans elle découvre brutalement son héritage vampire lors d'une terrible nuit qui la laisse profondément choquée. Elle va alors lutter chaque instant pour maîtriser sa soif de sang et éviter de se transformer en un tueur fou dans une classe remplie de camarades de classe dont l'odeur est plus suave que celle du chocolat. Elle rencontre Ty, le capitaine de l'équipe de natation dont le sang l'attire irrésistiblement. Alors qu'ils éprouvent de profonds sentiments l'un pour l'autre ils devront faire face à l'animosité de leurs amis et familles respectifs pour vivre leur amour.
    Tous les personnages sont intéressants. L'intrigue est ingénieuse, remplie de secrets et de trahisons a chaque coin de page. La fin est tellement diabolique que l'on ne peut prédire si nos tourtereaux auront un avenir ensemble ou pas.
    J'espère que le second livre paraîtra bientôt (pas de date fixée actuellement?).
    Si vous êtes fans du genre paranormal vous DEVEZ le lire.
    Enjoy!
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  • Ginka
    4.0 out of 5 stars Teenage angst with bite
    Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2017
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    If you thought being a regular teenager was hard, well meet Amelia. Hormones are nothing compared to blood lust. I really enjoyed this book and the characters within. The story flows at a good steady pace that makes you want to keep reading and discovering all about these characters. I read and reviewed an ARC I received for an honest opinion.
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  • CntrlFreak
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2018
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    Agree that it you like Twilight then you'll love this. Must admit at the start I wasn't sure, but it grabbed me all the way through. Fantastic story with twists, turns, betrayal, love...it has enough of it all and then some. And well written to twist and turn but keep you in the story path...onto the next one :)
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  • Heather Gray
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2014
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    It captured my interest right from to start. The characters were strongly written. I couldn't wait to find out what happened so I read the book in one sitting, something I only do when I am so involved I just don't want to put the book down. I would definitely recommend it to others.
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