Bleeding Hearts

Demimonde, Book 1

De: Ash Krafton

Narrado por: Kelly Pruner

Sophie Galen is an advice columnist whose work leaves her neck-deep in other people's problems. Thanks to her compassion, her gut instinct, and her magnetic charm, Sophie really knows how to attract little black clouds.

Marek Thurzo is no little black cloud; he's a maelstrom. Marek is Demivampire, a race with the potential to evolve into vampire. A warrior who's taken his share of spiritual damage, he hovers dangerously close to destruction.

He seeks salvation. She's driven to save him. But what if he can't be saved?

Sympathy for his plight becomes true empathy as Sophie's hidden nature is revealed. Marek suspects she may be one of the Sophia, oracle and redemption of the damned Demivampire. She alone can turn back the evolutionary clock.

All she needs is the courage to face her fears. Can she save him from falling?

©2012 Ash Krafton (P)2015 Ash Krafton

Fantastic listen!

Great story and characters. Fantastic narrator who put plenty of emotion into her performance. I received a free review copy of this audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

Roller coaster ride

OMG, it took me a moment to get into this book. But I can seriously say that I loved it. Sophie and Merrick had me swooning over them. She is the sweetest person and will give you the business when and if she has too. Merrick is so protective. A true love story. I hated the way it ended and can’t wait for the next chapter in this series. Sophie go get your man.....Ash Krafton you have done the thing can’t wait for the next book.

Slow Burn, Brooding, and Gritty Vampire Romance

Would you consider the audio edition of Bleeding Hearts to be better than the print version?

Probably not better as I did find the areas explaining the world of the Demimonde and the connection to Egyptian Mythology tougher to follow, but definitely equal in good storytelling.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Bleeding Hearts?

That's tough. The ending blew my mind and left me sobbing and heartbroken while eager for more. But I found the car chase exciting and loved the times with Marick's brother and Sophie.

Which scene was your favorite?

That would be the last scene of the book. and I can't say more or I'll spoil it. But yeah, the best and will stick with me.

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

Okay, I just laughed because yes, I had an extreme reaction. I've reread certain scenes over for the way they grabbed my emotions.Yes, I laughed a little and later, cried a lot. More than one tissue if you get into your books like I do.

Any additional comments?

This is part of a trilogy and it is best that the reader go in knowing that this book ends with the knowledge that it will pick up in book two and this isn't a standalone.The worldbuilding is fresh and the paranormal side is darker and gritty. The romance is sweet and slow burning though very sensual. There is a hint of competition for the hero.Definitely recommend this to Urban Fantasy lovers.

I received my copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Advice columnist turned supernatural helper

Sophia is an advice columnist that’s great at giving others advice but not great at love even with being best friends with an ex boyfriend of her childhood that turned into a priest. Suddenly she’s thrown into a world she never knew existed with a power she never fully knew. The only downfalls of this book there are times she’s made to look probably a little too weak and the guy she meets is a bit too much especially being jealous of her past. Overall an interesting story.

wow and then some

I'll be the first to say I love a heroine with spunk, and this girl has it in spades! I was listening to this book at home and even my 13 yr old daughter got wrapped up in sophie's sassy ways. She goes through hell and still has her spirit. I love the way she stands up for herself and doesn't let anyone run over her. I was so wrapped up in this story I fell asleep listening to it. Sass, love, heartbreak, this one has it all without raunchy details which works for the story as you can focus on the characters and all that happens to them.