
House of Secrets
The Bloodborne Trilogy, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Tess Irondale
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M.E. Evans
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Amid a crumbling marriage and PTA power struggles, Daniele Ténèbres is about to unearth more than just family secrets.
She feels like a husk as she goes through the motions of her day-to-day, so busy it borders on chaos. Then, a mysterious new neighbor arrives, his presence both alluring and unsettling.
Whispers of dark truths and hidden pasts swirl around her suburban life, pulling Danny into a world she never knew existed. Everyone around her is hiding something—but some secrets are more dangerous than others.
In a desperate bid to reclaim her identity and protect her children, Danny must navigate a treacherous path where every decision could be her last. In order to find her light, she has to walk headfirst into darkness. But when the truth finally emerges, will she be ready to face it?
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4.5/5
Modern Day Vampire Love Story
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The characters in the story are complex, mostly morally grey, and very compelling. Danny’s personal growth is very evident in the story, beginning as a passive people pleaser, in both her marriage and friendships, and then transforming into a fierce, outspoken woman ready to fight her battles. She’s a very relatable character, and her motherhood struggles and feelings of loss of self will resonate with many readers and make her easy to empathize with. Her interactions with the other “mean girl” PTA women are quite hilarious, as she’s seen as the outcast, especially with her family’s sordid past, and she becomes increasingly vocally resistant to their demands and gossip, often putting them in their place without caring about the consequences.
On the contrary, the relationship between Danny and her sister Jess is the epitome of a strong and healthy sisterly bond. They have an abundance of heartfelt dialogue in the story, keep few secrets from each other, and constantly have each other’s backs. The mysterious and brutal murder of their father is mentioned several times in the book, having greatly affected both sisters as teenagers, and there’s a strong sense that the truth behind this mystery and other family secrets will be revealed in book 2. Andras is an enigmatic, morally grey character, shrouded in mystery, who becomes more likeable as more of his heartbreaking vampire backstory is revealed. The chemistry between Danny and Andras is palpable from their first encounter, giving vibes of a “Twilight for Adults” narrative. It should be noted that this isn’t a closed book romance story—spicy book lovers will appreciate the steamy romance scenes that are well executed and don’t overwhelm the main storyline.
The story quickens in pace and slowly spins towards a paranormal narrative in the second half. When Andras unintentionally brings great danger to Danny and the welfare of her family, she acknowledges that she can't be his lover and also a mother of young children since he is a magnet for perpetual trouble. Even still, readers will have to suspend their disbelief at some of the impulsive, nonsensical decision-making Danny makes thereafter, especially when she chooses to travel to the cabin where a dangerous vampire showdown between Andras and his ex-lover is set to unfold. Another plot point that is a bit far-fetched is how Danny and Andras engage in indulgent sexual activity at the cabin, both well aware of the fact that an imminent threat is expected at any moment—but they don’t seem the least bit concerned.
Despite some of these implausible plot points, the story remains very entertaining and action-packed, with a lot of engrossing dialogue. The battle that ensues also features shocking revelations and some violent, gory scenes that will please horror fans. Soon after, the story abruptly ends in a twisty cliffhanger hinting of big changes coming for Danny and her sister, and readers will want to read the sequel right away. Unfortunately, no date has been set for its release, and readers may require a reread when the sequel comes out to refresh the storyline and excitement.
In summary, this is a highly addictive dark fantasy that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end. Popular vampire romance novels, in the vein of Twilight and The Vampire Diaries, often involve young female protagonists—so this book, with its older characters, is a refreshing take on this sub-genre and will resonate with a wider audience, especially mothers of young children. Narrator Tess Irondale delivers an exciting and compelling performance, inflecting an impressive vocal range to depict the character voices and the wide variety of scenes. If you enjoy stories with vampires, magic, family drama, steamy romance, and relatable characters, then you’ll love this book. The book is a great achievement for ME Evans, and the series has great storyline potential. Let’s hope we won’t have to wait too long for the sequel!
🎤Narrator Performance🎤 (5⭐️)
Narrator Tess Irondale does a spectacular job narrating this book. Irondale uses a smooth and engaging tone to authentically portray 35-year-old Danny, infusing an impressive range of emotions and vocal range to portray the character in a wide variety of scenes. Irondale also provides distinct voices for the broad cast of characters, and her portrayal of the enigmatic British-sounding Andras is performed with a genuine-sounding accent, an abundance of swagger, and an air of mystery that perfectly captures the character's persona. Irondale’s delivery of the dialogue is extremely captivating and well executed. The narration is also paced perfectly, allowing listeners to fully relish in the growing chemistry and bond between Danny and Andras.
Thrilling Paranormal Romance
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Now growing up loving Twilight and Vampire Diaries… my teenage dreams and my adult life merged into a life in a book. I ate this up and basically started and never stopped til it was over. There is not a part I didn’t like honestly.
As far as the audio goes, I did really like it and enjoyed her voice. Sometimes I felt her voices her each character were a bit too similar. But that happens with a lot of audio books with one voice actor.
If you are a mom, struggling with anxiety and being a good mother and also love some paranormal fantasy’s this is a book for you. I cannot wait for the next book to come out,
So relatable and paranormal dreams come true
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I could have used more banter and spice between the love interests but overall I really enjoyed this book!!!
Finally a mature FMC!
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Finally an adult!
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This is the first in a series, and it does end with more questions asked than answered. And it is done well enough that I will probably spend the money on the second book when it comes out. Which is high praise from me.
Well, now I have to wait for the next book
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This book is a perfect for those who are new to the fantasy genre and want to try it for the first time. The book has some fantasy aspects but are very light and mostly play on the background of the story.
I like the writing style of this author the story fluid easily and was entertaining. I could identify with many of the things that Danny was going through and made it easy for me sympathize with her. I love the lil mystery and the plot twist of the story when she discovers that her new love interests was a vampire.
What I felt that was very convenient was the surge of her new powers you’re telling me that this person is more than 30 and not once she felt anything before. And how out of nowhere she knows how to use a firearm and a sword like wtf I thought she was a stay at home mom. Not saying that a staying at home mom can’t do this but it was not mentioned once at the beginning of the story that she had this skills.
I would have like for the story to be more fleshed out specifically after the second half. Because out of nowhere a villain comes into the picture that needs to be deal with. Like I was dealing with a divorce but now I have to deal with an immortal that is out for revenge like what talk about a 180.
Perfect for new readers of fantasy
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I found Danny to be mature and relatable, and I enjoyed the PTA drama and loved how strong her relationship with her sister is.
I wanted a little more from the romance, but given this is Book 1 of a trilogy (and Danny's current situation), I suspect this will be further developed in future books.
The narration was well done, but there were a few moments where the rhythm felt a little off.
Overall, I really enjoyed this and I will definitely be reading the rest of the series.
I received an audio review copy for free (I paid for the eBook), and I am leaving this review voluntarily. All opinions are my own.
I really enjoyed this!
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