Damned If I Do

The Harker Trilogy Book 1

De: Erin Hayes

Narrado por: Kristin James

They killed my sister and infected me.

Now I have to pick up the pieces before I die.

I've spent the last five months trying to find the bastard who did this. Yet, even with the help of a hot amnesiac vampire named Jude, I've had zero luck.

Until now. And it could change everything. Even though I grew up in a family that hunted the supernatural, there were still things I didn't believe in.

Now I have to hurry for the slim chance that I could save us all. Because when you fight against immortal vampires, you're the one who's running out of time.

©2015 Erin Hayes (P)2016 Erin Hayes Books

A Different Take on the Vampire Genre

What made the experience of listening to Damned If I Do the most enjoyable?

The fact that the characters were so well fleshed out and all the action. There's tons of hidden romance, but no sex. It actually makes you want the story to draw out as long as possible. The anticipation makes it so worth while. I feel like if Jude and Edie should physically hook up, it'll be so explosive.

What other book might you compare Damned If I Do to and why?

I don't think I've ever read a vampire book quite like this one. Not yet anyway. I'm loving this take on the genre.

What does Kristin James bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Getting to listen to the different emotions come through the voices. This such a well narrated story.

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

The part that moved me the most was when Jude finally revealed that he was in love with Edie. It brought a sweet smile to my face.

Any additional comments?

I can't wait to start the next book!!! I HAVE to know what happens next!!

Damned if you do!

Narration - Kristin James - pretty good! Good storyteller, good character differentiation.

The story involves a vampire hunter who is on the hunt of her life - literally. She's been bit by a nasty vampire and given a virus that is slowly spreading and killing her. She gets help from her cousin, a vampire with amnesia, a witch of an aunt, some family from beyond and a smattering of other interesting characters.

The whole story is really a mystery and you'll find yourself proposing theories about who is what and what on earth will happen next and what certain warnings mean. Oh, and I Loved her little niece!

I was a little disappointed with the Scooby Doo type reveal towards the end, I personally like for there to be a little more of a complicated revealing or dissection of 'the bad guys' vs them just spewing all their own evil deeds, but, what ya gonna do!

Other than that, I really enjoyed the story and would definitely continue the series.

I received a copy of this audiobook free of charge from audiobookblast in exchange for an unbiased review

Easy summer beach read

Where does Damned If I Do rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Its in the middle of a crowded pack as far as other audiobooks I've listened to, I've listened to hundreds....I used to listen to books on tape as a kid, then books on CD etc before audible was created.

Would you recommend Damned If I Do to your friends? Why or why not?
Yes, I would recommend this book to friends who like paranormal/paranormal romance genres. I liked the Harker aspect, very cool that the power passed down generations and if something happens to Edie it will pass to her 3 year old niece, scary, I can’t imagine a 3 year old with that kind of power. Edie's cousin, Carl, was one of my favorite characters and I would definitely read a standalone book about him. Jude was okay to me, I didn’t really connect on the Jude and Edie love story deal, it was secondary to the story for me.

Have you listened to any of Kristin James’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I love Kristin James's narration, she is amaaazing! I like her accents and her voice is so nice to listen to.

Any additional comments?
"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast."

EXCELLENT NEW TAKE ON VAMPS!

I can never get enough VAMPS!! However I absolutely loved the new way this book is!! A Whole New World!! LOVED THE BOOK! DEFINITELY WORTH A CREDIT!! THE NARRATOR DID A GOOD JOB!

Surprised

I normally don’t read books like this...but... I was pleasantly surprised. I actually didn’t want to stop! Erin has a great imagination. Didn’t see that twist in the end coming. Needless to say I’ll buy book 2. The Harker isn’t a badass heroic heroine and I think that what makes this book good. I guess I’m so use to the heroine being better and stronger with all the answers but she was a regular woman with powers that makes mistakes. I liked her.