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Book Description
The second installment of the The BloodStone Legacy—a dark, seductive paranormal romance about destiny and the prices we pay for love powerful enough to transcend both death and time.
Three centuries of guilt.
Two souls reunited.
One chance to defy fate.
After spending three hundred years drowning in guilt for murdering his wife on their wedding night, Aden has found the impossible—her soul, reborn in Ellie—a woman who awakens both his deepest love and darkest fears. Their reunion is everything he's dreamed of, a chance to atone for their tragic past. But some happy endings come with a price.
As Aden and Ellie lose themselves in their newfound passion, they awaken more than just forgotten memories. Ellie's own demons push her to confront the tragedy that tore them apart, while sinister forces gather in the shadows, determined to destroy their hard-won happiness.
Aden will burn the vampire world to the ground to keep Ellie safe. But with every ancient law he breaks and every powerful enemy he makes, the price of protecting her rises.
Aden thought nothing could be worse than killing the woman he loved. He's about to learn how wrong he was.
Set in a dystopian future where vampires rule and humans are slaves, against a backdrop of danger and political intrigue, Aden and Ellie’s love will either transform their blood-soaked world—or burn it to ash.
Perfect for fans of J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood, Sarah J. Maas's Crescent City, Scarlett St. Clair's Adrian X Isolde, Karina Halle's The Dracula Duet, and readers who crave their romance dark, passionate, and unforgettable with brooding anti-heroes paired with resilient heroines.
Atonement is Book 2 of a trilogy. It ends on a cliffhanger but Book 3 will have the HEA you're waiting for.
About V.E. Huntley
I’m a retired film producer who has spent my life telling stories in one way or another. Just ask my cats. They had to endure a lifetime of my endlessly reciting entire dialogue scenes to them, even though all they desperately wanted to do was nap.
My childhood fear of Dracula was so intense that I couldn't sleep without the lights on and my mother guarding my bedroom door. Over time, this fear evolved into a lifelong obsession with the dark and sensual world of vampires.
So, after more than two decades in the film and television industry, I ultimately chose to pursue my true passion—writing dark and sexy paranormal romance.
My Thoughts
V.E. Huntly's "Atonement," the second installment in "The BloodStone Legacy," plunges readers back into a dark, dystopian future where vampires reign and humans are enslaved. This paranormal romance picks up the intense and seductive thread from the first book, "Damnation," focusing on the intertwined destinies of Aden, a vampire burdened by centuries of guilt, and Ellie, the reincarnation of his murdered wife.
Huntly crafts a narrative thick with brooding atmosphere and palpable desire. Aden's torment over his past and his desperate yearning for Ellie create a compelling central conflict. Their reunion is portrayed with a passionate intensity, offering a glimmer of hope for atonement. However, this rekindled love is far from simple, as both characters grapple with their own inner demons and external threats.
The novel delves into darker themes, exploring not only the complexities of a love that transcends time and death but also the brutal realities of the vampire-ruled world. Sinister forces lurk in the shadows, threatening Aden and Ellie's fragile happiness, adding layers of suspense and danger to the romance. Aden's fierce protectiveness of Ellie drives much of the plot, leading him to defy ancient vampire laws and make powerful enemies, raising the stakes considerably.
While the romance forms the core of the story, Huntly also weaves in elements of political intrigue and the struggle for power within the vampire hierarchy. This backdrop adds depth to the world-building and provides additional obstacles for the central couple to overcome.
"Atonement" is a dark and passionate read, clearly aimed at fans of authors like J.R. Ward and Sarah J. Maas. It delivers on its promise of a brooding anti-hero and a resilient heroine facing extraordinary circumstances. However, readers should be aware of the book's trigger warnings for graphic violence, sexual situations, non-consensual acts (not between the main couple), and mature language. The cliffhanger ending will undoubtedly leave readers eager for the final installment to see if Aden and Ellie can truly find their hard-won happy ending amidst the darkness.
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