Damon

The Protectors Series, Book 1

By: Teresa Gabelman

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's Summary

Damon DeMasters is a vampire warrior who has taken an oath to not only protect his own kind, but humans as well. Crimson Rush is the new drug on the streets, and it's their duty to find who is behind the selling of vampire blood and stop it.

A social worker, Nicole Callahan, fights for the right of every child placed in her care. There's a war now, as vampires have stepped out into the spotlight taking their place in society, and the children are at the heart of it all.

Damon and his fellow warriors have been ordered by the Vampire Council to train Nicole and her colleagues against the dangers they now face in their new world. Even as sparks fly and tensions mount, Nicole and Damon depend on each other to protect the children of both races.

©3 Teresa Gabelman (P)2014 Teresa Gabelman

Refreshing & Hard Edged

A refreshing & hard edged Vampire series. It reminds me of J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood. Although it isn't quite as hard (so far) as BDB. Sadly, there are only 2 books in the series of 7 books in audio format (at the present time). Hopefully, that will change in the future. They are listed in Audible so hopefully they are being recorded now.

The Protector series is about VC Warriors; an elite group of vampires who protect innocents, whether human or those of their own race. There are half-breed vampires that have been kidnapped & scientifically engineered. Some of the half-breeds are traitors to their race while others have been taken in by the warriors. This series is fast paced, detailed & exciting. It has a different spin on the Vampire stories of the past.

Each book features one of the Vampire Council Warriors, his interaction with the warriors & a romance. There is enough steamy romance to satisfy, yet not porn because there is a plot rather than one sexual encounter after another. The latter is frustrating.

The narrator, Jeffrey Kafer, does an excellent job. He brings each of the characters to life. Well chosen narrator.

WANTED: MY OWN PERSONAL PROTECTOR

The vampires have come out of the coffin and a new drug hits the streets, called “Crimson Rush”. This new drug is the blood of vampires and it’s gives the user an unbelievable high. Because of the drug, vampires have been changing children into vampires in order to create a constant supply of the drug. This draws in social worker, Nicole Callahan and her coworkers to protect this vulnerable children. She is an extremely dedicated to protecting children, both human and vampire, and will stop at nothing to make sure there are not harmed. Because her job and her co workers have become increasingly dangerous, her boss brings in vampires from the vampire council to instruct them on proper defense against all attacks, let’s bring in warrior Damon Demasters, HELLO MISTER VAMPIRE!

Damon is an alpha vampire and a warrior, a dynamic duo of a personality. He realizes Nicole is his mate from the moment he sees her but denies that idea because of a tragedy in his past (I’m not telling, read the book). He loves the fact that Nicole puts everyone‘s safety above her own, which he considers a rarity both in human and vampires, but also hates that very same idea because she is always getting into trouble. Nicole is a no nonsense, let me do it, out to save the world type of heroine. She always puts others ahead of herself and loves her job. Nicole wants Damon but refuses to make herself available to him only to be hurt again.

The story is well developed and interesting. I would have like a little more background information about the vampires and the vampire council before they decided to make their presence known to the world. But I like the protectors and their sense of humor.

The narrator’s voice is very deep but not always exciting. He can sometimes be monotone when he is talking. But if you can get pass that, it's not that bad.

Yes buy the book; it’s a good vampire book, with some action, decent romance scenes and funny interaction between characters. In my book, that’s a good read.

GREAT NEW SERIES WITH YUMMY ALPHA HOTTIES

Great new paranormal world with awesome characters, very likeable hero and heroine..... well who doesn't drool over a big all over!, muscled, kick-ass, handsome, pantie ripping, protective and sexy Alpha vampire Warrior. And he has the hots for a feisty, strong and stands for no sh*t Social Worker who really does truly care about the kids she's responsible for.... so a match made in Heaven right?..... sadly not quite.

Damon and Nicole are instantly attracted to each other and they don't fight it which leads to some sexy scenes but what Damon is fighting is his mating instincts because of something that happened in his past. A very interesting, fast paced plot involving greed, the selling of vampire kid's blood, revenge and, of course, the romance and passion between one stubborn vampire and a human woman that's not going to stand for all his bull.

Nice dynamics between the Warriors who are all sexy and 'built', there's fun and humor, witty dialogue, interesting likeable secondary characters, a well described plot, lust sex love and the narrator did a great job in bringing it all to life.

Worth a credit? I can never get enough of good Vampire series and The Protectors is off to a fangtastic start.... so YES a creditworthy addition to any PNR lover's library.

Give me a protector!!

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

Yes. I love this series and have read each book at least 3 times. I love listening to my favorite books as long as the narrator has a decent voice. This narrator had a very nice deep manly voice. It was purrrfect. Plus I love these vamps. They are wonderful alpha males and once they find that special girl, it's amazing what they'll do for them. The whole story was fascinating.

What did you like best about this story?

The author gets very in-depth with her characters. Plus all the side characters are just as important as the main character.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite seen is when Nicole decides to save Damon and never once asking for help. She knew how difficult it would be for him so she chose him over life.

Any additional comments?

Hurry up with all my other protectors!!! I need those audio books and please use the same narrator.

What’s with that ending? I feel like I’ve been robbed!

Seriously? I waited the entire book for the H/h to finally become mates and the author ends the book before the deed is done? What a rip off! I debated for long minutes before deciding to purchase this book. I normally would never spend a precious credit on such a short book. I rolled the dice and hit snake eyes. This story was only ok. It was too short and rushed to allow me to really get into it. Then, the ending was a huge disappointment. I’m sorry, this one is going back. I’m so disappointed, I had hoped I’d found another great vampire series to enjoy; I was wrong!
-V from Kansas

damon

this is a. really good book. I just wish I didn't have to wait a month for the next one

Ok

Even though it was an interesting storyline, it did not hold my interest like the cover model did. What a hunk! Jeffrey did a good job with narration. Not sure if I will listen to anymore books in this series. , the jury is out.

Reminds me a bit of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

I'm looking forward to the next book. I hope the story gets more in depth. This was a good first installment.

A Great Surprise!

I had this is my TBR or 😆 TBL list for A while. Decided to listen and really what a pleasant surprise! Love the growly Alpha H! interesting idea for the background! I'm Ready to listen to more!!! Great job by narrator too!-❤❤❤

Sexy Vampire Protector Yes Please

I love Teresa Gableman books And Damen is my favorite. this book 1of her protectors series. must read and Narrator Jeffery Kafer does a fabulous job bringing these characters to life.

LAME!!! Really rubbish book.

Mother Teresa perfect lead female who is wonderful inside and out, meets vampire Adonis male with a perfect rippling muscled body. So ensues a completely uninspiring, unemotional and disappointing story. The end.

What is with all these awful books that have high ratings?! Why can’t people rate books accurately? I wasn’t expecting anything groundbreaking, but at least a guilty pleasure, with a bit of fun flirty sexy romance thrown in, and an easy read. No. Instead, I just got a flat, boring, waste of my life.

Fun

Would you listen to Damon again? Why?

Probably.

What about Jeffrey Kafer’s performance did you like?

It was good, good pacing, even delivery.

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

Yes, and I did.

Any additional comments?

Perfect pick me up for a quiet day.

Can't stop, and it's one of the best

It's one of the best and I can't stop with this book, it's like the 3 time

amazing

if you love two people who are highly attached to each other but there is always something getting in there way this is a great listen for you.

Fantastically Gripping Story.

I have already read and reviewed the Kindle version of this book (gave it 5stars) and am a big fan of Teresa Gabelman's writing style and The Protectors series but as a new Audible member I want to say how impressed I was with the reading from Jeffrey Kafer; his timing and performance plunged me into this story feet first.

First is always best...

First in the series and although it is quite short compared to the others it is also very good. It's one of the best because it's what got me addicted to the series. Narrator is brilliant. I love Nicole, her spunk has me laughing out loud.

different

this is my 1st audio book i have read this book already the voice did not match what i had in my head. sorry

PROTECTORS 1

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

DO NOT KNOW AS I HAVE NOT GOT THE PRINT

Would you recommend Damon to your friends? Why or why not?

NO I DO NOT THINK IT IS WORTH BUYING BETTER BORROWING TO READ

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

I COULD TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT IT IS BETTER THAN BOOK 2 AND 3

Any additional comments?

I KNOW THAT THERE ARE MORE BOOKS IN THIS SERIES I HOPE THAT THEY ARE BETTER THAN BOOK 3

Average Listen

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

Maybe - if they wanted something with no emotional connection.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

The storyline was very predictable - I could have told you the end after listening to the first two chapters. Saying that, I do listen to a lot of Contemporary Fantasy

What about Jeffrey Kafer’s performance did you like?

I love this mans voice, golden brown and sexy - a real vampire voice - in my opinion

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

I did listen to this book during one day

Any additional comments?

Very ordinary, adequate listen, I guessed the 'baddie' very quickly, the background story was quite weak.