Name: Lover of Romance 's review of Raphael by D. B. Reynolds
Item: Raphael
Rating: 4
Author: Lover of Romance

D. B. Reynolds

Malibu, California-home to rock-and-roll gods and movie stars, the beautiful, the rich . . . and vampires. Powerful and charismatic, Raphael is a Vampire Lord, one of the few who hold the power of life and death over every vampire in existence. Thousands call him Master and have pledged absolute loyalty on their very lives. But when, in a brazen and deadly daylight attack, a gang of human killers kidnaps the one female vampire he'd give his life for, Raphael turns to a human investigator to find his enemies before it's too late. Cynthia Leighton is smart, tough and sexy, a private investigator and former cop who's tired of spying on cheating spouses and digging out old bank accounts. When Raphael asks for her help in tracking down the kidnappers, Cyn's happy to accept. But she soon realizes her greatest danger comes not from the humans, but from Raphael himself. Battling Russian mobsters and treacherous vampires, and betrayed by those they trusted, Cyn and Raphael find themselves fighting for their lives while caught up in a passion of blood and violence that is destined to destroy them both.

Raphael

Jo H

Lover of Romance 

Raphael is a book I was able to obtain through ImaJinn books via Netgalley. After reading the last book in the series "Aden", I was fascinated by this authors style. I was curious why I had never heard of her before now. Well I am completely hooked. Raphael was a stunning paranormal romance that swept this reader off of her feet. A truly fantastically well written story that completely put a spell over me until I had finished. Raphael begins when someone close to Raphael ends up being kidnapped, and betrayed, he seeks retribution and Alexandra back safe and sound. Cyn, is a private investigator, and when she is approached by Raphael to find Alexandra for him, she does. Despite the danger surrounding Raphael and Cyn,a desire threatens to overcome them both until they can't think straight.

This story was pretty intense and I was definitely had the feeling of being on the edge from beginning to end in this one. Raphael is one of the most powerful vampire lords, and everyone is afraid of him, no one defies him until Cyn. Cyn is naturally afraid of Raphael especially in the beginning, but when their relationship turns from professional to more intimate, she starts to trust him more. It was very thrilling at times, to see these two interact with each other. There was quite a high level of intensity involved, and seriously, this was a impossible to be put down. There was so many twists and turns in the plot that leave the reader breathless in anticipation. There was quite a bit of action and suspense with a mix of mystery and intrigue to satisfy any reader thirsting for some hot action and not just the intimate kind.

The characters were super intense and there was quite a bit we learn about each of them in this title, and some things you still wonder about at the end. Raphael, is very Alpha Male, domineering and controlling and possessive, and a sex machine---you can't get any better right? He definitely knows exactly what he wants and isn't afraid to take what he wants. We learn quite a bit about his history and how he becomes a vampire, and his beginning in becoming who he is now currently. Cyn, is not your average heroine. She is content at times with who she is and where she is going. But you see that she is restless and not knowing where she exactly fits. She doesn't believe in marriage, since her parents divorced when she was very young. When she meets Raphael, she starts to believe in the HEA, but it isn't always guaranteed. Cyn is very strong and a fighter and I loved seeing her personality through the story. There is much more to her than meets the eye. A very complex character, but it was very stimulating getting to know these two characters as the story progressed.

Overall I have to say WELL DONE D.B. REYNOLDS!!! This author is definitely on my watch list. I can't believe I just recently discovered her. I love the way she has created this world of vampires, intrigue and danger. There is quite a level of complexity to her stories, and this one tops them. A fascinating tale of intense love, action packed plot and characters to die for. STIMULATING!!

Malibu, California--home to rock-and-roll gods and movie stars, the beautiful, the rich . . . and vampires. Powerful and charismatic, Raphael is a Vampire Lord, one of the few who hold the power of life and death over every vampire in existence. Thousands call him Master and have pledged absolute loyalty on their very lives. But when, in a brazen and deadly daylight attack, a gang of human killers kidnaps the one female vampire he'd give his life for, Raphael turns to a human investigator to find his enemies before it's too late. Cynthia Leighton is smart, tough, and sexy--a private investigator and former cop who's tired of spying on cheating spouses and digging out old bank accounts. When Raphael asks for her help in tracking down the kidnappers, Cyn's happy to accept. But she soon realizes her greatest danger comes not from the humans, but from Raphael himself. Battling Russian mobsters and treacherous vampires and betrayed by those they trusted, Cyn and Raphael find themselves fighting for their lives while caught up in a passion of blood and violence that is destined to destroy them both.

JoLee

Rating: 4 Stars - Loved It

I have a new Vampire crush and another favorite couple. Raphael is A Powerful Vampire Lord who is head of all Vamps in his territory. No one betrays Raphael even his vampires or human workers and not pay a price. Every one that knows him or heard of him fears him as they should. Love that readers are shown how powerful Raphael is. He is to the point and has no patience for mistakes. He is protective of all his vampires. Loved that I got enough details on Raphael's past.

Cyn has a strong backbone but at the same time has personal issues like everyone else. Has no problem protecting herself from a vampire if it came down to it. She might fear Raphael and his vampires but she sure as not going to show it. She can hold her own with Raphael but also knows when to back off. 

The Romance was not front and center or love at first sight. Their relationship develops right a long with the story. This worked just fine for me as I got to see Raphael slowly be intrigue with Cyn. Especially since Raphael and other Vampires see Humans weak. The more time Raphael spends with Cyn he does not see her this way. 

Had some good secondary characters loved Duncan and Lonnie. Duncan is Raphael right hand Vamp. Lonnie is the head of the Feedlot for the vampires also is some what a friend with Cyn. His character did bring some humor to the book.

The world building was easy and right along with Cyn I was learning about the Vampires ways. Most Vampires do not interact with humans more so in a business dealing. Loved that humans do know Vampires exist but some who have not met any think they are just rumors. 

Plot was interesting with the kidnapping of Raphael's female vamp. Nice twist I did not see coming. Cyn did have me on the edge of my seat especially with one scene. I was so nervous and not sure how everything was going to work out for her.

D.B. Reynolds easy story telling has me wanting more. I think I might of found a new Vampire series.

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