Once Burned

A Night Prince Novel, Book 1

By: Jeaniene Frost

Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert

Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

She's a mortal cursed with dark power....

After a tragic accident scarred her body and destroyed her dreams, Leila never imagined that the worst was still to come: a terrifying ability to channel electricity and to see a person's darkest secrets through a single touch. Leila is doomed to a life of solitude ... until creatures of the night kidnap her, forcing her to reach out with a telepathic distress call to the world's most infamous vampire.

He's the Prince of Night....

Vlad Tepesh inspired the greatest vampire legend of all - but whatever you do, don't call him Dracula. Vlad's ability to control fire makes him one of the most feared vampires in existence, but his enemies have found a new weapon against him: a beautiful mortal with powers to match his own. When Vlad and Leila meet, passion ignites, threatening to consume them. It will take everything they have to stop an enemy intent on bringing them down in flames.

©2012 Jeaniene Frost (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers

Not Your Adverage Dracula Story!!

Any additional comments?

I love Vlad. I have been waiting for his story since we met him in the Night Huntress novels. He's a more sophisticated, polished version of Bones. Don't tell Bones I said this, but Vlad is more my type! :)

Frost keeps up her usual fast, fun ride with Once Burned. The sex is hot, the banter is witty, and the fights are nail biters. What more could you pack into an 8 hour show/book?

Tavia is completely awesome as the narrator (as usual) and brings so much "personality" to the narration. Loved it!

Team Vlad all the way!

I absolutely loved this book! Just when I think I'm completely finished with all vampire stories, I listen to a Jeaniene Frost book and I'm in love with this genre all over again. I wasn't really excited to hear Vlad's story but I'm so glad I did. Now I can't get enough! I'm so looking forward to the next book.

So awesome and addicting!!! Love it!!!

What made the experience of listening to Once Burned the most enjoyable?

Listening to the voices of the different characters. It makes me feel like I'm there.

What about Tavia Gilbert’s performance did you like?

It was amazing a to how she can change her voices... It was equisite!
She got a gift.

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

Yes most definitely if I have the time.

Any additional comments?

It's an awesomely entertaining book!!! Love it!!!

Loved it!

I loved this light paranormal romance. There was plenty of action and character development to keep me interested throughout. A little steam but nothing graphic or detailed.

Beyond Excellent!

Where does Once Burned rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

As much as I love Cat and Bones, I have to say that Vlad's story has me hooked! This is one of my favorites now!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Once Burned?

There were so many, and I really don't want to give away any of the great moments in this book, but I will just say that I loved how Vlad showed Leila that she didn't react to other men the way she did to him.

Which scene was your favorite?

Is it wrong to answer the whole book? To narrow it down to just one, I would have to say it was when Leila's first vision of Vlad's future came true.

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

I love this book! It covered all of the emotions. I love Vlad's confidence and sense of humor. Leila's honesty with herself is refreshing and uplifting. The two go great together.

Any additional comments?

I can not wait for the rest of the books in this series. The Night Huntress World is one of my favorite places to visit! I can't wait to see where the relationship between Vlad and Leila goes from here!

Impatient to grab the next book in the series.

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

Yes, I would. It has a nice balance of supernatural, suspense, war, and love story going on. It is also funny! I laughed out loud at the characters thoughts several times!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Once Burned?

Leila's first vision of the future with Vlad...Hilarious!

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

She is great! I gulped this book on an entire Saturday while painting my kitchen's cabinets! Then I searched for book 2, only to find out I have to wait until next year to get it!

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

Definitely, I did just that.

Any additional comments?

If you like funny, interesting supernatural beings, like vampires, this is for you. If you like Sookie Stackhouse, Leila will remind you of her and Eric.

Too short, hoping the next will be soon

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

Love Tavia Gilbert. I have listened to all of her books all narrated by Tavia she makes the book even more exciting with her ability to put inflection to meaning.Some of them I felt she should have won awards. I have laughed, cried with the different parts she has played.

What other book might you compare Once Burned to and why?

You should read all of the books if you read them in order you know about the main vampires back round from previous books

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

As stated above I think she is just unbelievable, I have listened to a lot of books over the last year and the person reading the book can make or break a book. I have listened to other series just because Tavia read them.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for the next just hope it is longer hate waiting for the next

paranormal addict

Frost and Gilbert are a match made in heaven...I can't wait for the next book and next and next...

Careful Reading this at Work

If you could sum up Once Burned in three words, what would they be?

Hot, Smart, and Bothered

What was one of the most memorable moments of Once Burned?

When Leila gives Vlad her greatest gift. It was sweet and hot all at the same time. I was listening to it at work and had to keep checking others couldn't hear my headphones.

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

I like her Vlad. I probably wouldn't read it with an accent in my head, but she is consistent in his accent and how he talks to Leila.

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

Yes. I kept getting annoyed anytime someone asked me a question at work.

Any additional comments?

I love her other books and Bones appearance made me laugh just as he had in his own books.

The dynamic Due does it Again!!!!!

With awesome writer Jeaniene Frost and amazing narrator Tavia Gilbert are a match made in heaven. All the action, passion, and comedy that was written by Ms. Frost in all of her books, including Once Burned, just bursts to life with Ms. Gilbert reading them. I love how we get to know new characters while they are dealing with our old favorite ones. If Once Burned is your first choice of Jeaniene's library you'll love the action and laughs. Since we need to wait for book 2, use your time to get into The Night Huntress novels.