Samson's Lovely Mortal

Scanguards Vampires, Book 1

By: Tina Folsom

Narrated by: Kevin Foley

Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

Vampire bachelor Samson can't get it up anymore. Not even his shrink can help him. That changes when the lovely mortal auditor Delilah tumbles into his arms after a seemingly random attack. Suddenly there's nothing wrong with his hydraulics - that is, as long as Delilah is the woman in his arms.

His scruples about taking Delilah to bed vanish when his shrink suggests it's the only way to cure his problem. Thinking all he needs is one night with her, Samson indulges in a night of pleasure and passion.

However, another attack on Delilah and a dead body later, and Samson has his hands full: not only with trying to hide the fact he's a vampire, but also with finding out what secrets Delilah harbors for somebody to want her harm.

©2012 Tina Folsom (P)2012 Tina Folsom

Seamy but with a story

I like my romantic stories to have a real plot, not just a device to connect various steamy scenes. This book introduces a nice series with a believable back story. Not saving the world from evil, but preserving your little corner of it as best you can, just as we all do. Kind of like Lyndsay Sand's Argeneau series.
Yes the book is steamy, but the people are normal for the most part, not unreal sex machines, and they have, or develop, real feelings for each other. (Though I think the heroine's change of heart is a little abrupt at the end, one moment she's fleeing in terror from him and the next she's sacrificing herself for him?)
And I like the idea of a vampire needing a shrink. I hope Tina Folsom writes a book for Dr. Drake eventually.
I recommend this book and this series.
The one thing that mars the audiobook for me is that the narrator is too monotone. Even in the steamy parts his voice hardly varies. He does do character voices well though.

Security team for HIRE oh yea

This is a great opening to a new series. It was the reviews that finally persuaded me to get this book. And for once the reviewers were right. The story is well paced and the premise is right on target. Don't let the descriptive stop you from enjoying this well written vampire story. Think of a vampire story between the BDB and Molly Harpers crew. There are great characters that are introduced for the author to build on. And Kevin Foley does a good job with the narration. I can't wait for the next installment.

SF Vampires

What did you like best about Samson's Lovely Mortal? What did you like least?

I love the way the book reaches out and grabs you.

What did you like best about this story?

It is nice to have something that uses San Francisco as its background city.

Any additional comments?

I have read this series and have been looking forward to listening.

A decent listen

There was a little too much sappy romance but overall a decent listen. There wasn't too much character development. Kinda of blah. I had read the book but didn't realize it until after I bought it. :)

Strong Woman Brings out the Romance in him

What did you love best about Samson's Lovely Mortal?

I liked the different approach to the various diverse personalities of the Vampires, even a gay couple. The author even made the evil ex-girlfriend a person you hated right from the get-go.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved it that the Delilah was a strong woman with a working brain for a change. So many novels the females are up and down. I fell in love with Samson and that was great.

Which character – as performed by Kevin Foley – was your favorite?

Definitely Samson.

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

When I got half-way thru I decided I had to finish it and stayed up until 3 a.m.

Any additional comments?

Definitely a HEA with lots of hot steamy scenes. Almost seemed too much in the first half but ended up appreciating it all as it was done in the end.

Loved it....Looking forward to the rest of the ser

Would you listen to Samson's Lovely Mortal again? Why?

Yes...It's a really great book

What was one of the most memorable moments of Samson's Lovely Mortal?

I loved the whole book...couldn't pick just one

Which character – as performed by Kevin Foley – was your favorite?

Samson and Delilah.....

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

It's a great start to a great series... hope audible gets the rest of the series soon

Sampson's lovely mortal

I have always loved the stories and I'm just now starting the audible versions of them's are easy to listen to while I'm driving I love this narration and I'm looking forward to get the rest of the series

still good

I read this series a few years ago and I really liked it.This is my 1st time listening to it and It's still a really good start. due to the type of work I do, it allows me to listen to book/music while I work so I'm reintroducing myself to some of my favorite and this is one of them.

Mmmmmmmm YUMMY

What a great start to what is hoped to be a brilliant new vampire series on the same lines as the Black Dagger Brotherhood. I really enjoyed it, yes it was a bit predictable but aren't all Romance books. Poor Samson is just a love damaged vamp with an erectile disfunction who, after months of trying, is suddenly cured by one unsuspecting human woman who stumbles into his life.

There are lots of Scanguards all over the country/world mentioned in this book so hopefully it will be a long running series.

Worth a credit? If you, like me, like your Vampires handsome, hot and oh so sexy, then you're gonna love these - so it's a YES from me.

Lighthearted Graphic Vamp Read

This a pretty good diverting read. It was similar to Kerrelyn Sparks, but a bit more graphic and darker. In some parts it was a bit cliché and maybe a little cheesy, but not so much as to ruin the book or make it unentertaining. In fact, it was very sweet. It is a book that I will listen to again. Yes, I have even checked for more in the series. I really enjoyed the twists and turns and was even surprised at a couple of things …but I’m not going to give them away.