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Blood Vows (Immortal Reign Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by K. M. Hearst (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 190 ratings
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We aren't your mama's vampires...

Serena is an immortal, but her life isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. Her relationship is in the crapper, and she’s asking herself the age-old question… “Should I stay or should I go?”

Change is hard, especially for a vampire.

For three centuries, two things have been constant – Nicholai and her job.
Working as an assassin for one of the most influential forces in history has its perks, but business is slow. That all changes when Nicholai's human descendant is murdered, and he's the prime suspect.

As the body count rises, Serena and Nicholai are forced to work together to find the real killer before it's too late.
The problem is…the more they discover, the more they’re convinced the murderer is one of their own. Worse still, proving him guilty could lead to a rebellion.

On the bright side, there’s nothing like a war to put the spark back in a 300-year-old marriage.
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Praise for the Sinistra Dei series: Brutal, cruel, tender and sexy - A story of choices and long-lasting consequences of frivolous decisions and the impact of your choices on those you love. ★★★★★ - Amazon Reader

The story is full of surprises, particularly the end, and is well written, though in a clipped style. I think it would be enjoyed by any urban fantasy fan, especially those who like a little Christian mysticism in their stories. ★★★★★ - Awesome Indies

Feast of the Epiphany by Kathryn M Hearst is an enjoyable and sexy vampire novel with a new twist, great defined characters, and gorgeous descriptions. If you're a fan of the original few Vampire Chronicles or first sixish Anita Blake books, this is definitely something you'd enjoy! ★★★★★ - Amazon Reader

A creative and exciting book that is full of action. There are no lulls in the story and the hits just keep on coming. It is an overall enjoyable book that I would recommend to anyone looking for a vampire story that hasn't been played out. ★★★★★ -Fang-Freakin-Tastic Reviews

Feast of the Epiphany by Kathryn M Hearst is an enjoyable and sexy vampire novel with a new twist, great defined characters, and gorgeous descriptions. If you're a fan of the original few Vampire Chronicles or first sixish Anita Blake books, this is definitely something you'd enjoy! ★★★★★ -Amazon Reader

It is very difficult for an independent author to step into a well-established literary archetype and handle it as marvelously as Kathryn M. Hearst does in Feast of the Epiphany. The first book in the Sinistra Dei series showcases the author's thorough understanding of the common tropes of the vampire genre while confidently setting her foot in the sand as a new voice with new ideas in an otherwise crowded section of the bookshelf. ★★★★★ - Awesome Indies

If you're a fan of serial vampire fiction and are looking for a fresh voice that not only captures, but also amplifies the allure and mystique of the classics of the genre - look no further than the Sinistra Dei series by Kathryn M. Hearst! ★★★★★ - Amazon Reader

The old adage that sequels never live up to their predecessors is no longer correct, and this sequel to "Feast of the Epiphany" is amazing and powerful. First, I love the way that Hearst writes. It's her writing style and storytelling that is unique to her, a very big kudos for any writer, and she has what it takes. ★★★★★ - Amy's Bookshelf Reviews

About the Author

Kathryn M. Hearst is a southern girl with a love of the dark and strange. She has been a storyteller her entire life, as a child, she took people watching to new heights by creating back stories of complete strangers. Besides writing, she has a passion for shoes, vintage clothing, antique British cars, music, musicians and all things musical (including theater). Kate lives in central Florida with her chocolate lab, Jolene; and two rescue pups, Jagger and Roxanne. She is a self-proclaimed nerd, raising a nerdling.

The Order of the Sinistra Dei is her first series and includes titles, Feast of the Epiphany and Feast of Mercy. Kate's novel, The Spirit Tree, won a publishing contract with Kindle Press through the Kindle Scout contest. Her short stories have been published in various anthologies. 

Visit Kathryn's website for more information.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B083F895SS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wyndham House; 1st edition (January 28, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1903 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 406 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 190 ratings

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K. M. Hearst: Where Worlds Unfold and Hearts Entwine. 📚

🏆 Award-Winning Author 🏆

From small southern towns to the gritty streets of New Orleans, K. M. Hearst crafts steamy urban fantasy novels that captivate and charm. 🌟

Known for her vibrant ensemble casts, intricate storytelling, and characters that feel like old friends, Kate's books are more than reads; they're journeys. 🌍

Step into her richly woven worlds and become part of the story. 📖

Based in the heart of North Carolina, Kate shares her home with her loyal chocolate lab, Jolene, and two rescued sidekicks, Jagger and Roxanne. 🐶

Discover your next unforgettable adventure in the pages of a K. M. Hearst novel. 🚀✨

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5.0 out of 5 stars Blood Vows
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023
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Great book,alot more details about what goes on in the life of a vampire.Serena and Nick have had one set back after another but their love for one another will hopefully see them through.
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tburbr
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Series Starter
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2022
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Kathryn M. Hearst has provided us with a great start to her new Immortal Reign series. The character work and story line were well written and kept my attention from start to finish. I can't wait to see what happens next.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Amy's Bookshelf Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Magnificent
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018
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I always enjoy any work for Hearst, and have yet to be disappointed. Her writing is wonderful and compelling. This story, as she revamps her series, is absolutely thrilling and action-packed. It's one of those page turners, you read that makes you read the pages over and over just to make sure you didn't miss something. Serena is one of those unforgettable characters that just make you love her and you don't know why. She's one of those forces that have been living for centuries as an assassin. She has great depth and different parts of her, some seem cold and others are shown through her relationship with Nicholai. Thrilling.
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Emma Marsden
3.0 out of 5 stars idk what that was but I like it
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2022
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If vampires who work for the Church, a 300 yo marriage in crisis, secret societies, and secret societies within secret societies interests you- than you have found the right series

3.5 of 5 stars because I need more of the back story world building to fully invest- but I am definitely moving on to book 2!
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M. Fritz
5.0 out of 5 stars So Addictive!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018
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This promises to be one highly addictive series!! It's one riveting and thrilling suspense filled novel. Add in a love that is both rocky and everlasting and you have a series that captures your heart. The ending is both bittersweet and hopeful! Passions soar as do tempers. You'll be holding your breath hoping that things will calm down and resolve perfectly, but that would end the series.... Ms. Hearst always delivers the very best plots, characters and dialogue! I absolutely love reading her novels ♡♡♡♡♡ If you love ancient beliefs, intrigue, true love and loyalty, you will not want to pass this by!
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BarbC
4.0 out of 5 stars Imbued?
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020
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I must admit to being a bit confused when I started this book. Blood Vows made me think of vampires, however, this is not exactly a vampire story. Immortals are described as something different. The connections between people and events was a little hard to follow. Not a bad story though
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Di Kecap
5.0 out of 5 stars magnificent
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2022
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The characters, oh my god, you will fall instantly in love with them. They are written so perfectly that I really can't see anyone not liking them, or the story for that matter.
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Elle Dolezel
2.0 out of 5 stars Lackluster
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2022
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The premise interested me, but the book doesn't do really anything to make you care about what's happening. It throws a bunch of characters and situations at you right away without giving you any reason to care about them, explanations about what's happening and why it matters, or even really describing them or the setting to you at all. Stuff just happens to names. Names say things. None of the characters, environments, or objects are really described well enough to give you an idea of what's happening, where it's happening, or who it's happening to. Even the bedroom scene was pretty lackluster and was just dry descriptions of names doing things without any passion or zeal.

I got 100 pages in before DNF'ing and was still really unclear on what an immortal even is, what they do, and why any of that structure exists. It also makes no sense that immortals can apparently run across rooftops and jump like ten feet in the air, but Serena got stuck in a bathroom window and tore her ACL from falling off of a toilet. That's kinda ridiculous. Isn't she a badass immortal? She can't climb out of a window properly? Really? She's some kind of specialized immortal assassin who got stuck in a window in a house fire and needed to be rescued? Can we please stop introducing badass heroines who are supposed to be feared and respected and then having them spend the story crying and whining and needing to be rescued?

Nit Picks:

There are numerous grammar errors.

The dialogue is pretty same-same and lacks tags, so I kept frequently having to go back and try and figure out who was talking in the conversation and that was incredibly annoying.

The kid is supposed to be 5 years old, but speaks in long full sentences, in pretty much the exact same parlance as the adult characters.

It makes no sense that an Italian guy's name is Nicholai King or that the main female character, who is I guess Egyptian (she's never actually properly described) is named Serena, but those are the nittiest of picks I have.
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Alex Joyce
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2022
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A fantastic introduction to a new series. Deliciously dark and dangerous. Great characters, and a well written storyline. Would recommend. Cannot wait for the next book.
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Staltari Sabina
3.0 out of 5 stars Bah!!!
Reviewed in Italy on June 24, 2020
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Senza alcuna offesa per l'autore...
Ma ho detestato il racconto dal momento dell' assassinio di Nicholas al finale idiota....
Sara' perche' nella mia ignoranza, i fantasy non devono comprendere morti di protagonisti e finali senza lieto fine.
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Ceejay
3.0 out of 5 stars Promising premise
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2021
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I really looked forward too reading this, the reviews are great and the premise is interesting... Unfortunately I wasn't that enamoured with it...
I don't want to slate it, but I'm not gonna read any more in this series.
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Rita Whinfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2020
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Really liked this book, so many twist and turns and a different approach to Vampires. Interested to see what comes next.
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