First Drop of Crimson

Night Huntress World, Book 1

By: Jeaniene Frost

Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert

Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

From the New York Times best-selling author of the Night Huntress series comes a breathtaking new journey to the dark side of desire.

The night is not safe for mortals. Denise MacGregor knows all too well what lurks in the shadows - her best friend is half-vampire Cat Crawfield - and she has already lost more than the average human could bear. But her family’s past is wrapped in secrets and shrouded in darkness - and a demon shape-shifter has marked Denise as prey. Now her survival depends on an immortal who lusts for a taste of her.

He is Spade, a powerful, mysterious vampire who has walked the earth for centuries and is now duty-bound to protect this endangered, alluring human - even if it means destroying his own kind. Denise may arouse his deepest hungers, but Spade knows he must fight his urge to have her as they face the nightmare together, because once the first crimson drop falls, they will both be lost.

©2010 Jeaniene Frost (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“Book by book, Frost builds her reputation as an author who delivers only the best.” (Romantic Times)

“[Frost’s] gift for vivid plotting is enhanced by the confident strokes of a writer at the top of her game.” (Fresh Fiction)

GREAT

I was worried that this book wouldn't be as good as the Night Huntress Books, but it was!!!! The same passion, violence, and heroism was in this book, and you get to learn about other characters from the Huntress Books!!! Perfectly written!!! Keep the books a coming!!!!

Awesome

What did you love best about First Drop of Crimson?

Spade

What other book might you compare First Drop of Crimson to and why?

I can't really compare it to anything else.

Which scene was your favorite?

The first time Spade and Denise are intimate.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I loved it all. I can't really pick one.

Excellent!

This series is addicting!!! Highly recommended. The plot is intricate, characters compelling and narration superb. I often forget that I have not seen these in a movie format because once you begin listening you are immediatly emersed into the world of the night huntress - Thank you Jeaniene Frost for sharing your gift.

finally

finally i know how Denise got het demon essence and how her and spade hooked up.. loved it

Good story

Loved both characters. The heroine got better towards the end. Nice to see their growth in the other books.

Seemed like an afterthought

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book seemed like an after thought for the series, but a definite must read in order to move on to book 6

What other book might you compare First Drop of Crimson to and why?

Twice Tempted. This book gives you the story of Spade and Denise, 2 notable characters who find each other again after a terrible vampire war that kills Denise's husband

Have you listened to any of Tavia Gilbert’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I love this Narrator, she acts out the voices and is very animated with her reading. I really enjoy her narrations

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Not really an extreme reaction to the book but I did love that Denise and Spade were able to find each other again

Any additional comments?

Good book and fantastic series. Can't wait for more from this Author

Crimson

I cannot get enough of Jeaniene Frost's books or characters! Amazing! Great listen! I really like Tavia Gilbert as well.

Another side to the series

Would you consider the audio edition of First Drop of Crimson to be better than the print version?

Of course! Tavia Gilbert is a fantastic narrator. She is so excellent that she makes the characters seem wonderfully sexy and glorious.

Who was your favorite character and why?

They are all great!

Which scene was your favorite?

When all the characters are together.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definitely!

awesome

really loved this book, wasn't sure at first but then bones and cat and all the rest showed up to give a helping hand.

Cover does not do the book justice!

This book was on my wish list for over a year, the cover kept putting me off somehow although the reviews were good. I'm glad I finally took the time to listen. What a great book with a fun cast of characters, a good story line and a HEA. The narrator is OUTSTANDING. I could clearly tell who was "speaking" throughout the book and the cast of characters is quite big so this was a feat. The female lead Diane, was believable, sweet, brave and often quite funny even after finding herself in precarious situations. The British accented Spade was the perfect counterpart with a well developed backstory and ingrained chivalry. I did find it ironic, the first drop of crimson did not work out to well for Spade, hence the title of the book. If you like human/vampire couples, demon chasing casts of characters and a HEA, you'll truly enjoy this story.