Kiss of Crimson

The Midnight Breed, Book 2

By: Lara Adrian

Narrated by: Hillary Huber

Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

He comes to her more dead than alive, a towering black-clad stranger riddled with bullets and rapidly losing blood. As she struggles to save him, veterinarian Tess Culver is unaware that the man calling himself Dante is no man at all but one of the Breed, vampire warriors engaged in a desperate battle.

In a single erotically charged moment, Tess is plunged into his world - a shifting, shadowed place where bands of Rogue vampires stalk the night, cutting a swath of terror. Haunted by visions of a dark future, Dante lives and fights like there is no tomorrow.

Tess is a complication he does not need - but now, with his brethren under attack, he must shield Tess from a growing threat that includes Dante himself. For with one reckless, irresistible kiss, she has become an inextricable part of his underworld realm...and his touch awakens her to hidden gifts, desires, and hungers she never knew she possessed. Bonded by blood, Dante and Tess must work together to thwart deadly enemies, even as they discover a passion that transcends the boundaries of life itself.

©2007 Lara Adrian (P)2010 Tantor

Critic reviews

“Dark, edgy and passionate, an irresistible vampire romance.” ( Chicago Tribune)

Agreed. If you like the BDB...

If you like the Black Dagger Brotherhood you’ll love this series. The narrator is awesome you can make out who’s who, beautifully read! Story lovely and exciting, it’ll keep you wanting more!

Good book and great narration

It was a little slower than the first but still worth the credit. Can't wait for the others in the series.

Even better than book 1!!!!

I liked book one but it didn't rock my world, this came a lot closer! The accent for Dante was actually charming, I was afraid I would hate it, but it was really good! The story was more believable than book 1 and the tension and chemistry was wonderful. I would have liked some more hot scenes, since they were few and far between but you'd be surprised how an actual decent plot can make up for that!

Ready for book 3, and very glad I bought this series!

kiss of Crimson book 2

Great book enjoy everything about this couples and how their love grows to what it is now and what they became.

Hard to put down!

The Midnight Series is surprisingly better than I expected. The writing is excellent and it sucks you in right away and keeps you hooked until the HEA conclusion.

Narration was good and brought the story to life.

If you enjoy paranormal romance, you definitely should give this series a try. I really enjoy the author’s writing style. The characters are well developed and likable. The multiple POV is also great. Looking forward to the next book.

great book

I love these books I can't get enough of the warrior story next book please

some nice twists

but again it's written by a woman. apparently all women are hoping to find a man who's a hard ass warrior type cold m f until he meets her and then he has a soft side that is only visible to her and he would die for her. oh and this guy also is able to speak his heart all of a sudden and say romantic things. that guy does not exist. I would really like to find a good male writer who can write the kind of sex scenes women right because let's face it women know what we want, but who could actually say romantic things that a man might actually say. that kind of guy that these women write about whether they're vampire or human does not actually exist. otherwise it was a nice story

Writing and narration--very well done!

Kiss of Crimson is the second book in this series. The quality of the writing is still great. A must for those who enjoy paranormal romance. What stands out for me is Hillary Huber's mastery of accents. There are several in this book (and the others that will follow). When an Italian, Russian, and a Brit are having a conversation, Ms. Huber is able to switch accents without hesitation. Well done!! Can't wait to listen to Midnight Awakening when it is released.

Enjoyed it.

Entertaining. Fairly predictable, but was ultimately a good listen and I'm excited to get the next in the series.

Excellent!

Move over Blackdagger Brotherhood! The breed warriors are just as sexy and exciting! I am looking forward to listening to the continuing saga as they fight the rogues and find their blood mates along the way.