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Blood at Dusk: A Dark Vampire Paranormal Romance Novel (The SoulBlood Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Brenna Harlow (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 312 ratings

"This is like a wonderful mash of Ice Planet Barbarians and The Vampire Academy!" - Reviewer

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KORA


My world changed when the vampires arrived.

I'm hungry, alone in a dark cave, and mourning for those I’ve already lost.

But I won't surrender. I'm a fighter, a survivor, and I won't let fear hold me back.

That is, until a vampire appears at my doorstep.

And he doesn’t want blood... He wants something more sacred. Something I’m not willing to give away.


ALDEON


I’ve been lost to the bloodlust like many of my people, living in a maddened haze until now. But everything changes the moment I breathe in her fragrance.

Primal urges stir deep in my soul, and I know with absolute certainty that the white-haired human is mine-- my fated mate.

But danger lurks around the corner; a malicious enemy is leading a group of rabid dhampirs right to where she lives, ready to drain her dry.

It is my duty to protect her. I’ll fight to the death if I must.

And when the time is right, I will claim her as mine.


If you enjoy enemies to lovers, fated mates, telepathic vampires, blood bonds, and a romance so hot you have to stuff your face in the freezer to recoup, then you’re in the right place.

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    The SoulBlood Series
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    198 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    April 27, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08R2PL1C9
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 27, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 198 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 7 ‏ : ‎ The SoulBlood Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 312 ratings

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Brenna Harlow

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Brenna Harlow (if that’s even her real name) lives happily in her own fantasy land, drinking way too much coffee and reading an endless amount of smutty paranormal romance. She joined the land of the living only to share her love for the creatures of the night, and henceforth has claimed her throne at the Kingdom of Vampires and Fated Mates.

You can find Brenna in any coffee shop that provides free Wi-Fi, drinking her triple shot espresso and stabbing her keyboard to death.

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Customers find the book to be a super quick read with a great storyline that offers a refreshing twist on vampire love stories. They love the characters and find the book entertaining and exciting, with one customer noting they were hooked until the very end. The romance receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a cute couple, and customers consider it an interesting new series. However, the language receives mixed reviews, with one customer noting crude language.

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18 customers mention "Readability"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, describing it as a light and funny read that is super quick to finish.

"Kora and Aldeon’s story was a very enjoyable read. I loved the new twist on a vampire love story. It was like The Walking Dead meets vampires...." Read more

"...This was a super quick read as it’s less than 200 pages and I think it’s a good start to a PNR series...." Read more

"...some post apocalyptic world building, a fated mate and you’ve got a good thing. I enjoyed it, I was entertained for sure...." Read more

"...Some of the editing is interesting but its still readable. Their story is a good base for the series. Aldeon and Kora are a cute couple...." Read more

18 customers mention "Storyline"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this vampire romance novel, appreciating its refreshing take on the genre. One customer notes it's a fated mate novel, while another mentions it's a new twist on vampire love stories.

"...I loved the new twist on a vampire love story. It was like The Walking Dead meets vampires...." Read more

"I liked this take on Vampires, add in some post apocalyptic world building, a fated mate and you’ve got a good thing...." Read more

"...Their story is a good base for the series. Aldeon and Kora are a cute couple. Aldeon’s morals are more than admirable and Kora keeps him on his toes...." Read more

"...I love her fresh style and exciting characters. The storyline and the steamy love making keeps those pages turning to find out what happens next...." Read more

7 customers mention "Characterization"7 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one customer specifically praising the main character's wonderful portrayal and another noting the entertaining writing style.

"...It was like The Walking Dead meets vampires. Kora is a wonderfully written main character, and her inner monologue really asks the same questions..." Read more

"...been put through it, she’s still surviving and I actually really enjoyed her character...." Read more

"...I love her fresh style and exciting characters. The storyline and the steamy love making keeps those pages turning to find out what happens next...." Read more

"...It's just the first, but Ms. Harlows style of writing is very entertaining, as well as engrossing. So. On to the next book..." Read more

7 customers mention "Entertainment value"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and exciting, with one customer particularly appreciating the worldbuilding.

"...This series is clever and entertaining in ways that are original...." Read more

"...Its funny and adorable and exciting." Read more

"As I said above. Slow at first but very steamy and exciting. I look forward to seeing what happens next." Read more

"Good book, caught my attention and held it easily. Very unusual storyline in a very pleasant way. Wish they were longer books but still good." Read more

5 customers mention "Interest"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book interesting, with one mentioning it's a good start to a paranormal romance series.

"...quick read as it’s less than 200 pages and I think it’s a good start to a PNR series. I felt that it was easy to read and moved quickly...." Read more

"...Curiosity got me and I am so glad I read it. This series is clever and entertaining in ways that are original...." Read more

"Interesting. I liked the flow. The language is crude if you like it. Some of the editing is interesting but its still readable...." Read more

"I am absolutely hooked on this series. I can't wait to get to the next one. Keep them coming girl!" Read more

3 customers mention "Romance"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one describing it as sweet and featuring a cute couple.

"...Their story is a good base for the series. Aldeon and Kora are a cute couple. Aldeon’s morals are more than admirable and Kora keeps him on his toes...." Read more

"...Loved the characters. Sweet, suspenseful, a bit dark. Couldn't put it down!" Read more

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3 customers mention "Language"0 positive3 negative

Customers criticize the book's language, with one mentioning crude writing and another noting grammar mistakes.

"Interesting. I liked the flow. The language is crude if you like it. Some of the editing is interesting but its still readable...." Read more

"...Oh, and there were quite a few typos. Sue me, I’m an English teacher. I think it was even used when Kora was narrating...." Read more

"...There are some spelling and grammar mistakes but no biggie. I am looking forward to book 2. Fun read" Read more

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4 out of 5 stars
Super cute!!
✨✨✨/4 stars 🌶️/3 chili peppers Dual POV (He/She/3rd Character) Reading time: about 5-6 hours This was such a cute, wholesome love story! Kora is living in a post apocalyptic world when she meets Aldeon and their story begins as he attempts to woo her. This is a fated mate story with Instalove themes, while she's hesitant she doesn't put up much of a fuss about falling for him (totally not a judgment, just an observation of tropes). There's a note at the end that briefly mentions mental illness issues, and how they related to our lovely Kora. I really wish this was spoken about more! But we love to see rep in our books. Overall, I enjoyed it and I can't wait to get more from our favorites as well as see the rest of our heroines fall in love! My ▷ 3 Stars ✨✨✨ usually looks like this: This work likely went a little fast for my tastes and could have used some more attention to detail or development either with world-building, character or plot but it didn't take away from the story so entirely that I wasn't able to enjoy it for what it was.
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  • Jessiffa Preast
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023
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    Kora and Aldeon’s story was a very enjoyable read. I loved the new twist on a vampire love story. It was like The Walking Dead meets vampires. Kora is a wonderfully written main character, and her inner monologue really asks the same questions the reader wants to ask. Even in falling for Aldeon she is cognizant of it not being normal and it is refreshing in comparison to a lot of popular vampire romance. I’m very excited to see where this goes!
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  • Sara
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great new vampire romance
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2022
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    Someone told me that this book was like Ice Planet Barbarians but with vampires and they were definitely right.

    Similar is IPB, Blood At Dusk is a paranormal romance that includes the mate trope, a female who is timid of the male, and a male who just wants to protect the female. This series will continue to follow the side characters in the story as they find their mates, similar to IPB. I actually preferred this to IPB because this book doesn’t include the awful beginning of SA like IPB does.

    While it is similar, it’s definitely its own series with some fan-favorite tropes. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic Earth, specifically the Tennesse area if I remember correctly, after the invasion of vampires who are from a different planet. The story about how the vampires got there begins to unfold throughout the book and I believe we will learn more as the series continues.

    Kora has been through a bit of trauma as she’s dealt with the loss of her family to the vampires that invaded Earth. While she’s been put through it, she’s still surviving and I actually really enjoyed her character. She obviously isn’t immediately trusting of Aldeon but I liked how their story ended up unfolding.

    And Aldeon, the poor vampire, just wanted to love and protect Kora. What a teddy bear… a teddy bear that will unalive anyone who messes with his mate but that’s exactly what I was looking for.

    This was a super quick read as it’s less than 200 pages and I think it’s a good start to a PNR series. I felt that it was easy to read and moved quickly. To the people that said there was no plot… I mean it’s a PNR romance with a mate bond plus the additional vampire plot point that comes later in the book. Like what else did you want??? The book was solid and I’m excited to read the next one.
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  • LittleE
    3.0 out of 5 stars Decent Start
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2022
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    I liked this take on Vampires, add in some post apocalyptic world building, a fated mate and you’ve got a good thing. I enjoyed it, I was entertained for sure. I have just two issues—this needs a really good comb through for typos, but honestly that’s a little thing. If you’re someone who gets really persnickety about editing, this is probably not for you. However, if you can read right through them without getting uptight about it, you’ll be fine.

    The other thing, I would have liked more development of this villain. At the end he’s on the war path for vengeance… I don’t understand what he wants revenge for, they’ve had no interaction with him at all and his intentions were really unclear. There was great development for Kora and Aldeon, and even Brone to some extent, but not for the villain. I’m interested in the next book for sure. I imagine that the villain development will be made up for in the next book, and I wanna know lol What’s his deal?
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  • Lady MB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read This
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022
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    I read this first book and was baffled at first because it seemed odd. I could not stop reading it though, I had to know what was going on. By the end I was trying to decide if I should or shouldn't read the second book. Curiosity got me and I am so glad I read it. This series is clever and entertaining in ways that are original. The cover is likely causing readers to bypass these books, but believe me read this series. I am not being paid to say this. I am an avid reader since I am disabled and gobble books up. I am ready for book four and can't wait.
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  • lullaby_love
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
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    Interesting. I liked the flow. The language is crude if you like it. Some of the editing is interesting but its still readable. Their story is a good base for the series. Aldeon and Kora are a cute couple. Aldeon’s morals are more than admirable and Kora keeps him on his toes. I love that he gives her gifts. I fee like he uses each of the love languages on Kora. Protection, physical touch, gifts, time, and words. Desire turns to lust which turns to love. I love Brone and Jacel. I am super excited to see where their story goes. I hope it develops further as each of them woo their human females. Its almost comical how opposed Maggie and Alora are to those two. Its funny and adorable and exciting.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ IF YOU LOVE VAMPIRES!!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
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    I loved how even though the book was short it had such in depth detail And I would definitely recommend this book to vampire lovers It is definitely a 5 star rating in my book
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  • Jessie Mckissick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh style and entertainment!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021
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    This is the first time I have read anything from Brenna Harlow. I love her fresh style and exciting characters. The storyline and the steamy love making keeps those pages turning to find out what happens next. Then Brenna Harlow throws in twists and turns and you just need the next book to find out what develops. Excellent work.
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  • Kindle Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars no thanks
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2022
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    Cover art is beautiful, but there’s a lot of issues with this book. The story felt way too rushed and disjointed to me without enough world building. I couldn’t connect with the main characters, she’s not very bright and he’s one dimensional and dog like just following her around and hoping she’ll accept him as her mate even though he admits remembering slaughtering all these people and brushes it off as “nothing I can do, it’s the past”; and there isn’t any kind of storyline really. The villain and secondary characters are just kinda thrown in 75% of the way into the story with no background so it was kinda of like, Ok? Who is that? What’s happening? Just didn’t work.
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  • Bellapoppyzoey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surprising but alluring
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2021
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    I was alittle sceptical when I realised the Dhampire were from another planet altogether... But be prepared for a ride you never expected from Dhampire skills and alluring "brothers". Saving the day never surprised me more. The end isnt too much of a cliffhanger as an ending left open for the next drama from anothers point of view but I will definitely be purchasing all other books coming! I wanna see whom else had some wierdo trying to be nice lol 🤣
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  • Inessa Radostin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book by a debut author!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2021
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    I really enjoyed the interaction between the two main characters and loved the development of their romance. A fun read and I can't wait for the rest of the series!
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  • Melo
    3.0 out of 5 stars This could have been epic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2022
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    Trying to wrap my head around this. End of the world and the heroin is barely scavenging or thinking survival tactics. Being a vegan that only looks for canned food ermmmm? almost winter and her great idea is a pair of sweatpants and a hoodie whilst living in a cave?? Locked in a bathroom but doesn't collect water or at least try to get clean. See where I'm going with this.

    3 stars because maybe she really had completely just given up however the execution of the plot could have been better.
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