Title: For the Love of a Vampire
Author: Michelle Leighton
First published April 20, 2011
278 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 3.83
Overview
At her small town, Ridley Heller had it all planned out: good grades and a cheerleading scholarship to a prestigious university. But everything changes when she meets the mysterious and strikingly handsome vampire, Bo. The intensity of their love blinds her to the danger he poses, not to her blood, but to her heart.
Bo is on a path of revenge that puts his life and Ridley’s at risk. As Ridley uncovers the secrets of Bo’s past, she realizes that her life will never be the same, with or without him.
Will she sacrifice her future and heart for a love that may cost her everything? Find out in Michelle Leighton’s For the Love of a Vampire.
About the Author
M. Leighton, a bestselling author from Ohio, now resides in the Southern U.S. to enjoy the warm weather and be close to water during the summer months.
Michelle has had a vivid imagination since childhood, and writing became a suitable outlet for her creative visions. She has written over a dozen novels and now enjoys crafting romantic stories set in the South, inspired by the Southern men in her life, including her husband.
When not writing, Michelle daydreams about wild horses, skiing in Aspen, or diving with a hot rock star, all from the comfort of her office.
Michelle’s personal preferences include a love for coffee and chocolate, especially when combined, and she believes they could be the key to world peace. She also has a fondness for the color red and is considering dying her hair to match.
Editoral Review
Michelle Leightons For the Love of a Vampire is a gripping romance novel that is sure to entrance readers. Leighton, who has written over 20 novels, is known for her storytelling ability and her knack for crafting stories that resonate with readers.
This book is no exception. The novel is set in a small town in Virginia, where a mysterious vampire named Jasin prowls the night.
The story follows the life of a young woman named Victoria. She is a beautiful and smart girl, but she is also troubled.
Her father is an abusive alcoholic, and she has never known love. When Jasin comes into her life, everything changes.
He is charming and handsome, and Victoria feels drawn to him in a way she has never felt before. But as she gets closer to him, she begins to realize that he is not like other men.
Leightons writing is excellent. She has a gift for dialogue and creates immersive scenes that transport the reader.
The world she creates is both familiar and fantastical, and one can’t help but get lost in it. One of the great strengths of the book is the development of its characters.
Victoria is a complex and layered character that is easy to empathize with. She shows great resilience in the face of her father’s abuse and her own troubled past.
Jasin, on the other hand, is a fascinating character, and the way Leighton develops him is masterful. He is a vampire with a conscience, and his struggle between his love for Victoria and his need for blood is both compelling and heartbreaking.
The pacing of the book is also well done. The story unfolds at a leisurely pace that allows the reader to really get into the characters and the world they inhabit.
The plot structure is also excellent, and there are enough twists and turns to keep the reader engaged throughout. The book’s themes are also carefully crafted.
Leighton explores the themes of love, power, and what it means to be human. Her exploration of these themes is nuanced, and the reader is left with a lot to think about.
There are some flaws in the book, however. Some of the scenes and dialogue can be a bit cheesy and over-the-top, and some of the secondary characters can be a bit one-dimensional.
But these flaws are minor and don’t detract from the overall quality of the book. For the Love of a Vampire is a great read, and it will appeal to readers who love romance novels, especially those with paranormal elements.
It is a book that will make readers feel deeply and think deeply, and it is one that is well worth reading. With that said, we give it a score of 8 out of 10.
Overall, For the Love of a Vampire is an excellent book that will not disappoint.
