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04/07/2015

Defender´s Blood Series, by A.K.Michaels. Blog Tour + My Reviews of all the books.


Defender's Blood Series 
by A.K. Michaels
Blog Tour

Book 0.5: Vlad & Irina: Prequel

Synopsis:

Irina awakes, bound and beaten, in a cabin. A prisoner of a rogue Wolf. Her life is a living hell until she reaches the point where she longs for death to take her. 
Two powerful Vampires, Vlad and Zach, are on the hunt for this Wolf, and finding him ends in a bloody fight to the death. Only Zach's vast Vampire abilities alert them to Irina's whereabouts. They find her, bloodied and broken...and newly turned. 

With no other option, they take the young woman to their home, Unity, where she refuses to be separated from Vlad. The Vampire reluctantly lets her stay in his home and all too soon he realizes he feels for her things that no Vampire should for a Wolf. 

This is the story of Vlad and Irina from the Defender's Blood series of books. Here you find out exactly how things were for them in the beginning. 



   

             
This is the short prequel to the Defender's series.  
The beginning could be difficult reading for some. 
Irina has been abducted by a rogue werewolf.  The abuse she sustained at his hands very nearly kills her. 
Vlad and Zach are hunting the rogue wolf, because several humans have been attacked. Vlad is a vampire and head of security at Unity the supernatural council compound. 
I really don't know how much more I can say without spoiling the book for you. I read book #1 before this so I knew the outcome.  I would  recommend you read them in order.  This is an addictive series, so be prepared to buy all of them.



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Book 2: Alex's Destiny


 Synopsis:

Alex has no idea her life is about to change beyond her wildest imaginings. She is the last in a long line of very special females born for a dangerous task, and she isn't sure she is up to it. Zach, her vampire protector, is just as sure she is.

Demon attacks, angels and even the ultimate, divine intervention, shake Alex to her very core. Can she do this? Can Zach keep her safe? The alternative is unthinkable: demons once more ruling the earth.

Zach has to ensure that Alex puts a stop to this - and quickly!

Read Defender's Blood, Alex's Destiny – Book 1 in the Defender's series.

Please be aware there is some adult content in this book.





Zach is a vampire, who works for the Supernaturals Council as an enforcer. His current assignment is to protect a human woman that a witch believes is in grave danger from a supernatural being.
Alex is just an ordinary woman. Divorced, nearly forty, works in a bank and strolling in the Scottish highlands. When suddenly she is literally swept of her feet by a gorgeous vampire. Her whole life is about to change.
An action packed, fun filled start to a series that I know I will be addicted to. Many different types of supernatural are in this book. All are potential heroes. The town of Unity would be a fun place to live. There are some beautiful love scenes,  ( nothing graphic ) and an awesome relationship between our main characters.  I will be reading the next one very soon.

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Book 2: The Birth and The Battle




Synopsis:

Pregnant? How could she be pregnant?! Alex was mated to a vampire and no vampire had ever sired a babe let alone twins! Alex and Zach were shocked and worried! Why is the Angel Michael drawn to Alex and the babies growing in her womb? All does not go well and with the impending birth comes an unspeakable evil – an evil that wants one thing! It wants the babies! How can Zach stop their children from being taken? Only one way – a battle that has never been seen on earth before – Supernaturals against Demons and their minions. Tho even the amount of Supers willing to fight is not enough! How can they win and how can Alex survive? Read on to find out. 

The Birth and The Battle, Book 2 in the Defender's Blood series. 
EXPLICIT SEX SCENES - NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 18's

                                                    
                                                     

Alex is pregnant,  even though vampires are supposedly sterile.  This is a very special pregnancy, and Zack is spoiling Alex outrageously.  Anything and everything she wants,  she gets. Until they are warned that something is coming after her. The whole town of Unity come together to protect her. This could be all out war.
This is an exciting story,  with Alex learning a lot about what being mated to a very sexy vampire means. There are some very scary scenes and we have a lot of old friends to worry about when the fighting starts. Our author has been a bit mean and left us with a cliff hanger. Good job i have the next book waiting. I still want to live in Unity.

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Book 3: The Turning


Synopsis:

Alexina lay dying and Zach's vampire heart was being ripped from his chest! He couldn't lose her! The fairy told him what he must do but he was torn – could he do it? There was no choice – he had to! Would she survive tho? Most didn't and he knew that her chances were slim. Their babies were born but at what cost! Zach had to take his love far away – anything else was too dangerous. That meant he had to walk away from his newborns! His friend and fellow vampire James took them and vowed to come back to help Zach and in the process his life was changed forever. The scarred vampire – or as he thought of himself – the monster – had no idea what awaited! The fate of their babies lies in the balance – just what is in store for the babes?! Something that will rip the hearts from both Alex and Zach?

Book 3 The Turning in the Defender's Blood series carries on from 2, The Birth and The Battle – read on to find out what happens to Alex and Zach and indeed James!

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE EXPLICIT SEX SCENES IN THIS BOOK!! NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 18'S.
                                               
                                                   

This series must be read in order..Although each book has an ending our mischievous author still gives us a cliffhanger to make sure we are eagerly reaching for the next one.
We start this book with  Alex bleeding to death after an emergency cesarean to deliver her twins. I spent the first three chapters snivelling.
James is a vampire and a pilot who hides himself away because of his scars. When he takes Zach to an isolated cabin they have to pass through a wolf pack's land. The Alpha's daughter is there to guide them to the cabin.
Lisa is attracted to the vampire and barely notices his scars. But her father will never allow her to mate with anyone except a wolf.
There is a lot of emotional torment in this story,  for many of the characters.  The sex scenes are steamy, and there are some vicious fights.
It's a good job I already have the next book . I do not want to wait to read it.

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Book 4: The Return


Synopsis:

What happened to the twins? Will Alex and Zach get their babies back? Things don't look good as three years have passed and there has been no sign of them! Alex and Zach throw themselves into their work. Setting up a new department covering the worst cases of abuse against supers and children – usually of a sexual nature

Dmitri no longer works as Vlad's Second in Command – now he works for Alex and Zach. Dmitri's life is in for a change – one he didn't think possible – how will he cope? Tatya, Vlad and Irina's baby is now a gorgeous three year old who Alex and Zach dote on – loving her in the absence of their own babies!

The Angel Michael makes a return and he is not alone and his news is shocking! A new threat to humankind!

An ancient vampire is found – one who is making money off the misery of others – he is very powerful – more so than maybe even Zach! This vampire wants Alex – and takes her – will she and Zach survive the separation?!

Read on to find out all this and more – much more!



The further I get into this series , the harder it is to put it down.  The action just does not stop. 
Alex and Zach are now running a sex crimes unit. Rescuing humans or supes that are being abused. Dmitri is finding it more and more difficult to stay away from Donna. Especially when she starts working in his office. 
The twins Lexi and Conall who were taken as babies three years ago, are returned.  The difference in them is almost unbelievable.  
The various battles that are faced in this book are vicious and deadly.  The sex scenes vary from loving and beautiful to the complete opposite. 
A fantastic series,  but they must be read in order.


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Book 5: The Fallen


Synopsis:

Alex and Zach have their twins back – BUT – they are not the babies that they had taken – no they are full grown with a destiny. To find and eliminate the threat of the Fallen Ones! Fallen Angels here on earth! Fallen Angels who want to breed – make their own offspring – ones that would be far stronger, superior, to humans. Ones that would eventually enslave mankind! Now THAT none of them could allow!

Alex and Zach meet some of these head on in Scotland! Duncan – their friend and Alpha to his pack of wolves, has a brother. A brother they didn't know about – because he was very rare – he was Alpha to a pack of jaguars that lived remotely in the Highlands. His pack attacked by great beasts that decimated the entire pack. The entire pack ripped apart – that is apart from the young females taken! Duncan's niece Samantha escapes and manages to get to Duncan and ask for help. Help that results in Duncan losing three of his wolves and almost his own life!
Can the vampires and their twins and friends help? We can only hope that they can!

PLEASE NOTE THIS BOOK CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT!

                                                     
                                                         
Zach has had a call for help from his old friend Duncan.  He is the Alpha of the Scottish werewolf Clan that we met in a previous book. Duncan's brother's pack (Duncan did not know he had a brother) has been attacked and many of the females taken.
Zach pulls a team together to help,  but these foes are something only Lexi and Conall have come up against before.
In this story Zach has to face personal problems that don't always go his way. More relationships are formed.  Lots of traumatic scenes that might be hard to read for some.
I am now totally addicted to this series, and glad I have them all because our wicked author always finishes the book with a teaser for the next. 

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Book 6: Tatiana's War


Synopsis:

Tatiana is in pain. The fairy feels death and destruction emanating from her own realm, the Fairy Realm – a secret kingdom where none can gain entry, which should have been safe. Her only option is to travel there with her mate and their friends, a group of strong Wolves and Vampires. These warriors represent the one hope of saving her Queen and her people. What awaits them? Can they save the Fairy realm and all who live there, or will they perish in the attempt?

Read Book 6 in the Defender's Blood series – Tatiana's War – to find out.
Adult Content In This Book!
                                                        
                                                         

Tatiana knows there is something terrible happening in the fairy realm. But she can't tell what it is, so Zach as head of security gathers up a team to accompany Tatiana  and Thadius on their journey in case of trouble.  It will be the first mission for a handsome young wolf.
The utter devastation that greets them in the other realm,  is much worse than expected.  They have a lot of vicious enemies to get past,  to try an save the realm. It is a grueling journey,  with lots of surprises not all of them bad.
We do get our share of hot romance.  A big surprise  ending with a teaser for the next book.

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Book 7: Lexi's Trials


Synopsis:

Who – or what – is watching Lexi? Friendly Angel or deadly foe? 
  
Conall is incensed to discover Lexi is under surveillance; especially since his precious sister is pregnant with twins; fathered by ex-angel Michael.  
  
With Zach, Alex, Vlad and the rest of the squad on a mission so ghastly it will leave Alex shaken and disgusted, it is left to Conall to track down this potential threat. What he discovers shocks him to the core, but before he can take action, the unthinkable happens: Lexi is taken. 
  
Can ex-angel Michael find his mate in time? Will Lexi and her unborn twins survive? 

Find out in this, the last instalment, of the Defender's Blood series.


                                                     
                                                       

I would normally knock a star off the rating when it is a short story. But as this is the last of a series that has earned 5 stars all the way through, I couldn't be mean.
Our team of supernatural peace keepers have a particularly nasty Necromancer and the creatures he has created to battle this time. But while they are involved, someone else is planning to claim one of the family for himself.  Is there any way they can get her away from such a powerful being, in time.
This looks like the end of this series. ( because our author did not leave a teaser) but I am sure we will meet some of these characters again. 

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About the Author:


A. K. Michaels, Ava, was born in Scotland quite a number of years ago! She was married at a young age and is mother to three much loved children. After the birth of her last child she went back to higher education and studied for a year before gaining employment in the banking industry. She worked in that role for a number of years before leaving, both the job and the country.

She lived abroad for a few years before returning to Scotland and finally taking up her dream - writing.

She is the author of the Defender's Blood series of books and other series’ including The Witch, The Wolf and the Vampire, Supernatural Enforcement Bureau and also Sabrina's Vampire, together with a Wolf Erotica Novella, Lori's Wolf. Her books fall into the Paranormal/Urban Fantasy genre and she loves writing those particular kinds of stories where she can let her imagination run wild!

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5 comments:

  1. Thank you so so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed them hon x

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    1. I love the series. But now I want to know if we are going to meet up with Conall again sometime . You can´t leave such a powerful being out there without his mate.

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  2. Lol, one of my favorite sayings is 'never say never' so if I ever get some time where other characters aren't screaming in my head I may just do that xx

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  3. I'll keep it in mind hon if my head ever empties a wee bit xx

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