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Intercession
After fifty years of searching for his lost brother, vampire David Derringer attempts the he bends his knee in prayer. While he doesn’t believe, his mother’s faith was strong, and her final request—a request made the night she and David died—keeps David on the path to his younger brother, Danny, despite the many obstacles.
David doesn’t expect his prayer to be answered. He certainly doesn’t expect an angel to intercede on his behalf.
Jophiel is tasked not only with helping David find his brother but with saving David’s soul. It seems like an impossible assignment meant to punish him, especially when they must face the Brotherhood of St. Rocco, an organization dedicated to eradicating vampires.
But David has a chance to prove he’s not like other vampires when he meets Arthur, a young man with a secret and a death wish. Following a very steamy encounter, Arthur expects to be bitten. David never even drops his fangs. Which is a good thing, since Arthur might be the key to finding Danny before it’s too late.
David doesn’t expect his prayer to be answered. He certainly doesn’t expect an angel to intercede on his behalf.
Jophiel is tasked not only with helping David find his brother but with saving David’s soul. It seems like an impossible assignment meant to punish him, especially when they must face the Brotherhood of St. Rocco, an organization dedicated to eradicating vampires.
But David has a chance to prove he’s not like other vampires when he meets Arthur, a young man with a secret and a death wish. Following a very steamy encounter, Arthur expects to be bitten. David never even drops his fangs. Which is a good thing, since Arthur might be the key to finding Danny before it’s too late.
206 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 7, 2013
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Pepper Espinoza
81 books87 followersPepper Espinoza has published several books with Liquid Silver Books, including The Zebra Wore Fishnets and The Zebra Wore Red Stockings, Amber Quill Press, Whiskey Creek Press, and Samhain Publishing. She currently lives in Utah with her husband and two cats. She hopes to complete her Masters degree in Literature in May, 2008.
Ms. Espinoza also collaborates with Vivien Dean, and they publish as Jamie Craig. Together they have Amber Quill Press bestseller The Master Chronicles, and The Silver Series with Juno Books
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Ms. Espinoza also collaborates with Vivien Dean, and they publish as Jamie Craig. Together they have Amber Quill Press bestseller The Master Chronicles, and The Silver Series with Juno Books
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May 5, 2013
4.90 stars
I keep wondering why Intercession isn't more popular, it wont let go of me. I needed to write something, I know I wont do it justice though, damn it. I am irritated because I cant seem to express myself the way I want to. This story is fabulous, amazing and complicated, unusual and frigging intriguing, edge of your seat stuff, the twists are unexpected and I loved them. And its funny too. If you're wondering why I didn't give it 5 stars, I was pissy about the ending. I still might change my mind when the sequel arrives. If you love paranormal and suspenseful stories about Vamps, go read it, seriously its pretty awesome.
I keep wondering why Intercession isn't more popular, it wont let go of me. I needed to write something, I know I wont do it justice though, damn it. I am irritated because I cant seem to express myself the way I want to. This story is fabulous, amazing and complicated, unusual and frigging intriguing, edge of your seat stuff, the twists are unexpected and I loved them. And its funny too. If you're wondering why I didn't give it 5 stars, I was pissy about the ending. I still might change my mind when the sequel arrives. If you love paranormal and suspenseful stories about Vamps, go read it, seriously its pretty awesome.
May 10, 2013
I'm quite at loss as to how to review this, honestly. I had already finished it two days ago, but due to circumstances, I postponed the reviewing and rating of this book until now. I regret that now. Sometimes, it's best to write a review whilst you're still bathing in the afterglow of wonderfulness. And it truly is that-- wonderful.
The plot was solid and definitely intriguing, with various twists and turns (a lot of which resulted in angry pouting...). Not only that, one of the things that really pushed this book up there for me, and made it all the more fabulous, was the characters. Having an angel, vampire and an itty bitty human thrown into the mix can allow for a lot of over-the-top, cliche and flat characterisation but I loved the characters. I thought they were wonderfully built, and reacted and acted in a way that actually made sense and didn't seem forced and I was seriously pleased. And apart from all those stupid technicalities, I was just plain fond of these characters. There were only a few characters that I was unsure about .
Following on from characters, I feel the need to specially mention how God was portrayed. I have never been 100% sold on how God is portrayed (in all of the different books and in different ways), and I probably never will. However, I found that in Intercession, while I still wasn't exactly comfortable, it was still (relatively) believable and didn't divert my attention from the book much. Some books choose to portray God as really 'in', and hip, with the slang and all the shebang. I really really hate that, especially when it's overdone and frankly, it feels blasphemous despite the fact I'm not even Christian (I'm not even sure how that works), it just feels disrespectful. Others choose to portray him closer to tradition: all knowing, all powerful and it's usually incredibly cheesy and cringe worthy. But I like the fact that in Intercession, God safely on the right side of 'modern' (without being seeming juvenile, or ridiculous) and definitely didn't stray into the realm of discomfort for me.
Something else I found absolutely delightful was the writing. It flowed smoothly, quite descriptive and definitely a joy to read. Not only that, there was this wonderful sense of reverence that seemed to radiate off the words. And not in the religious sense either. Every kiss, touch and moment together contained this reverence, this sense worship for love and all of these warm and stunning emotions. It made what was already some pretty great sex scenes (yes, the sex scenes were hot, heh) much more profound and meaningful.
Overall I adored this book. It was definitely a good read with a strong plot and a wonderful romance backed up by equally wonderful characters and just plain loveliness. There has to be a sequel coming (I refuse to believe otherwise, even if it hasn't popped up on goodreads yet) and I eagerly (and impatiently) await my chance to read it. The set up for the next book just about killed me.
Rating: 4.5 STARS
The plot was solid and definitely intriguing, with various twists and turns (a lot of which resulted in angry pouting...). Not only that, one of the things that really pushed this book up there for me, and made it all the more fabulous, was the characters. Having an angel, vampire and an itty bitty human thrown into the mix can allow for a lot of over-the-top, cliche and flat characterisation but I loved the characters. I thought they were wonderfully built, and reacted and acted in a way that actually made sense and didn't seem forced and I was seriously pleased. And apart from all those stupid technicalities, I was just plain fond of these characters. There were only a few characters that I was unsure about .
Following on from characters, I feel the need to specially mention how God was portrayed. I have never been 100% sold on how God is portrayed (in all of the different books and in different ways), and I probably never will. However, I found that in Intercession, while I still wasn't exactly comfortable, it was still (relatively) believable and didn't divert my attention from the book much. Some books choose to portray God as really 'in', and hip, with the slang and all the shebang. I really really hate that, especially when it's overdone and frankly, it feels blasphemous despite the fact I'm not even Christian (I'm not even sure how that works), it just feels disrespectful. Others choose to portray him closer to tradition: all knowing, all powerful and it's usually incredibly cheesy and cringe worthy. But I like the fact that in Intercession, God safely on the right side of 'modern' (without being seeming juvenile, or ridiculous) and definitely didn't stray into the realm of discomfort for me.
Something else I found absolutely delightful was the writing. It flowed smoothly, quite descriptive and definitely a joy to read. Not only that, there was this wonderful sense of reverence that seemed to radiate off the words. And not in the religious sense either. Every kiss, touch and moment together contained this reverence, this sense worship for love and all of these warm and stunning emotions. It made what was already some pretty great sex scenes (yes, the sex scenes were hot, heh) much more profound and meaningful.
Overall I adored this book. It was definitely a good read with a strong plot and a wonderful romance backed up by equally wonderful characters and just plain loveliness. There has to be a sequel coming (I refuse to believe otherwise, even if it hasn't popped up on goodreads yet) and I eagerly (and impatiently) await my chance to read it. The set up for the next book just about killed me.
Rating: 4.5 STARS
April 13, 2013
Lovely 4.5 Stars!
What a great book! Just the right amount of mystery, action and romance.
David is a vampire that has been looking for his brother for 50 years, wanting to fulfill the promise he made to his dying mother. He knows he is running out of time and since he has already run out of leads he walks into a church and prays to God for help. David is not your regular self-loathing vampire, sure he is tired of the life he has to lead but he appreciates some of the advantages of being a vampire.
Normally the prayer from a son of the devil would probably go unanswered, but in this case angel Jophiel is given the order to help David find this brother. Jophiel is a former archangel who can't forgive himself for a major mistake he made thousands of years ago. When he meets David, and as he gets to know him better, he realizes David is a unique vampire, one who deserved to have someone intervene and help save what remains of his soul. In the search for his brother, David runs into Arthur. Arthur is a human who lives with the consequences of his own mistakes and is also the key to finding David's brother.
What follows is an intriguing story where tortured souls are given a chance to redeem themselves and the line between good and evil gets blurry a lot. I enjoyed the plot in this book. There is also a cliffhanger in the end which I hope means there will a sequel.
What a great book! Just the right amount of mystery, action and romance.
David is a vampire that has been looking for his brother for 50 years, wanting to fulfill the promise he made to his dying mother. He knows he is running out of time and since he has already run out of leads he walks into a church and prays to God for help. David is not your regular self-loathing vampire, sure he is tired of the life he has to lead but he appreciates some of the advantages of being a vampire.
Normally the prayer from a son of the devil would probably go unanswered, but in this case angel Jophiel is given the order to help David find this brother. Jophiel is a former archangel who can't forgive himself for a major mistake he made thousands of years ago. When he meets David, and as he gets to know him better, he realizes David is a unique vampire, one who deserved to have someone intervene and help save what remains of his soul. In the search for his brother, David runs into Arthur. Arthur is a human who lives with the consequences of his own mistakes and is also the key to finding David's brother.
What follows is an intriguing story where tortured souls are given a chance to redeem themselves and the line between good and evil gets blurry a lot. I enjoyed the plot in this book. There is also a cliffhanger in the end which I hope means there will a sequel.
September 22, 2013
Really, really enjoyed this. It is not the typical menage, nor is it the typical vamp story. It had me on the edge of my seat right up to the end. It had twists and turns and a few wtf moments. It doesn't have much sex, but what is there is hot and smexy, especially the actual threesome. I did not love the ending however. I felt like I was left hanging in more than one way and was really hoping for more closure on the David front. It is a HFN though, and is set up nicely for a future story which I am very eager to read.
February 6, 2018
Update: I read this back in 2013 and am just now posting my review for it. I’ve been impatiently waiting for a sequel ever since. This was such an amazing read and I’m quite shocked it never got the recognition it deserved. Intercession is on my list as a fave book of all time.
4.5
My very first time reading Pepper Espinoza, and I do solemnly swear that it will not be my last. At first Intercession started off a little slowly and honestly I wasn't all into it, but in no time it picked up and I was hooked. I am talking sexiness of epic proportions and my new fave hot as hell vampire. It should become a new rule: angels should always fall in love and have sex with vampires, makes perfect sense to me.
David is vampire tormented, tormented by the promise he made to his dying mom and years spent searching for a younger brother out of reach. Yet, he is willing to do anything and that anything finds him in a church praying to god that most likely will not answer his soulless prayers. It’s just his luck when a monk decides to ruin his one on one time with god and try to put a stake in his heart, but David is feeling generous and he lets the monk live. It’s just proof that god doesn't answer a killer's prayer and so finding his brother is something he has to do on his own, but time is running out and every day the trail gets colder and his brother Daniel gets older. He needs a bit of a miracle right now, so when a man appears in his car saying he's an angel sent on a mission of god David is having a hard time believing it but he's willing to take scraps.
Jophiel an angel of the Lord can't believe he got stuck helping a vampire, a soulless evil creature of Satan. How can god demand that he help something without a soul? But it might be a way for Jophiel to redeem himself so he has no choice but to help the vampire David. Being in David's company Jophiel is realizing that there is more to the vampire, and he isn't just bent on killing and causing mayhem. He has a conscience and his deep caring for a sibling long lost sets him apart from the rest. If only he wasn't so attractive, and a key player in all the things that Jo should never have or feel. But he will help him find his brother with all the angel power within him.
Throw in the human Arthur, and the story takes a turn of mayhem, betrayal, and sexy good times. Three men brought together under dire circumstances but form an unbreakable friendship. I can't call this one a ménage relationship though there is ménage sex, but anything beyond that hasn't been established yet. David is the glue keeping them together and without him Arthur and Jophiel relationship seems uncertain. There is some twists and turns, all leading to an explosive ending which isn't HEA or HFN it’s more like WTF. So I now pray for a sequel, and might possibly resort to begging for more David, Jophiel, and Arthur.
I am talking about Vampire/Angel smexing and it sets my pants on firs. The writing is engaging, witty, and just spot on I am going into Pepper's backlist because she has created a fan in me. Intercession is a story about hope and finding love when you least expect it. I don't want to give much away, but that ending...maaaaaaaan it’s like whoa!
Should You Read It? YES!!! A fave read of mine, and I wish I could delete it from my head just to experience the feels of reading it for the first time. Awesome read!!!
Update 2: Its not available for purchase anymore and that makes me sad 😥
4.5
My very first time reading Pepper Espinoza, and I do solemnly swear that it will not be my last. At first Intercession started off a little slowly and honestly I wasn't all into it, but in no time it picked up and I was hooked. I am talking sexiness of epic proportions and my new fave hot as hell vampire. It should become a new rule: angels should always fall in love and have sex with vampires, makes perfect sense to me.
David is vampire tormented, tormented by the promise he made to his dying mom and years spent searching for a younger brother out of reach. Yet, he is willing to do anything and that anything finds him in a church praying to god that most likely will not answer his soulless prayers. It’s just his luck when a monk decides to ruin his one on one time with god and try to put a stake in his heart, but David is feeling generous and he lets the monk live. It’s just proof that god doesn't answer a killer's prayer and so finding his brother is something he has to do on his own, but time is running out and every day the trail gets colder and his brother Daniel gets older. He needs a bit of a miracle right now, so when a man appears in his car saying he's an angel sent on a mission of god David is having a hard time believing it but he's willing to take scraps.
Jophiel an angel of the Lord can't believe he got stuck helping a vampire, a soulless evil creature of Satan. How can god demand that he help something without a soul? But it might be a way for Jophiel to redeem himself so he has no choice but to help the vampire David. Being in David's company Jophiel is realizing that there is more to the vampire, and he isn't just bent on killing and causing mayhem. He has a conscience and his deep caring for a sibling long lost sets him apart from the rest. If only he wasn't so attractive, and a key player in all the things that Jo should never have or feel. But he will help him find his brother with all the angel power within him.
Throw in the human Arthur, and the story takes a turn of mayhem, betrayal, and sexy good times. Three men brought together under dire circumstances but form an unbreakable friendship. I can't call this one a ménage relationship though there is ménage sex, but anything beyond that hasn't been established yet. David is the glue keeping them together and without him Arthur and Jophiel relationship seems uncertain. There is some twists and turns, all leading to an explosive ending which isn't HEA or HFN it’s more like WTF. So I now pray for a sequel, and might possibly resort to begging for more David, Jophiel, and Arthur.
I am talking about Vampire/Angel smexing and it sets my pants on firs. The writing is engaging, witty, and just spot on I am going into Pepper's backlist because she has created a fan in me. Intercession is a story about hope and finding love when you least expect it. I don't want to give much away, but that ending...maaaaaaaan it’s like whoa!
Should You Read It? YES!!! A fave read of mine, and I wish I could delete it from my head just to experience the feels of reading it for the first time. Awesome read!!!
Update 2: Its not available for purchase anymore and that makes me sad 😥
June 18, 2013
1.5 Stars
Okay, I'm obviously in the minority here. While I am happy that so many others really liked this book, I didn't care for it. It's definitely not your run-of-the-mill menage love story. (Yay!) Nor is it your typical PNR. (Cool!) This book is a little dark, a little deep, and a little dry IMHO. (Bummer.) The characters were unremarkable and I hated the ending. There were also some religious undertones insofar as the author explored the angel/vampire roles vis-à-vis the Christian paradigm. I didn't particularly care for that either.
Bottom-line: a different PNR menage love story but just not my cup of tea. Too preachy for me.
Okay, I'm obviously in the minority here. While I am happy that so many others really liked this book, I didn't care for it. It's definitely not your run-of-the-mill menage love story. (Yay!) Nor is it your typical PNR. (Cool!) This book is a little dark, a little deep, and a little dry IMHO. (Bummer.) The characters were unremarkable and I hated the ending. There were also some religious undertones insofar as the author explored the angel/vampire roles vis-à-vis the Christian paradigm. I didn't particularly care for that either.
Bottom-line: a different PNR menage love story but just not my cup of tea. Too preachy for me.
May 8, 2013
Excellent paranormal with the right mix of drama, action, mystery and suspense. David is the vampire...and a real vampire...he doesn't sparkle but he does kill, Rophiel the Angel...charged with helping David in his quest, and Arthur the human...the man in the middle of heaven and hell...literally.
There's a real story here and it plays out at a smooth, steady pace. Each part being revealed little by little until you get that surprise ending...that's not really an ending, and I am hijacking the 5th star until we get a sequel.
There's a real story here and it plays out at a smooth, steady pace. Each part being revealed little by little until you get that surprise ending...that's not really an ending, and I am hijacking the 5th star until we get a sequel.
August 24, 2013
2.5 stars
The blurb really whetted my appetite… ingredients for an interesting recipe that left me unsatisfied:
take one Vamp with some shred of humanity left in him
add one ex-archangel seeking his own redemption
stir in one human with a death wish
Mix well into a hot PNR menage romance. Right?
David, on the run from gangs of vampire hunters, stops to send up a prayer in a church. It’s the last place you’d find a vampire, but he begs God for an intercession. He asks for help in fulfilling his dying mother’s last wish, to find his younger brother. This gets some notice in Heaven, and Jophiel is assigned to helping David. But when he discovers a small light glimmering in David, Jophiel’s task becomes another intercession, the saving of a soul. Arthur’s involvement, why he, a weak human, would knowingly hook up with a vampire (and thumb his nose at death), is crucial to the story and related to David’s quest. Arthur has secrets of his own.
So, the set-up gets extra points but there were some things I just wasn’t feeling. The interaction between David and Jophiel wasn’t remarkable. Don’t get me wrong, I liked David, he added humor with his flippant wise-cracking, But it felt like this detracted from that heavier darkness I wanted to feel in his story— the darker he was, the greater his redemption would be. And I got Jophiel’s turmoil, that he didn’t fit into heaven and its politics; yet he desperately wanted to prove his angel value. His investment in helping David— the redemption of his remaining humanity from vampiferocity— added to his character. But them together as a couple? Not so much. It really wasn’t until the ultimate sex scene between all three guys, sensual and inventive, that things finally started cooking. Arthur’s acting as a conduit between David and Jophiel was cool, and hot. A sexual mediation and a high point of this thing. But was this enough?
The scenes in heaven distracted and the religious expounding became annoying— and these were a large part of the story. I need careful handling of any religious subtext to avoid preachiness and while it didn’t quite get there, it was too much for me. The vamp hunting monks could have been interesting in their twisted righteousness but they became caricatures and I couldn’t take them seriously. In the end, the recipe for deliciousness just didn’t mix well.
And the ending? A big HFN, that’s ‘holding’ not ‘happy’ for now; a sequel seems to be in the offing. This was not indicated in the blurb and I don’t think it’s spoilering to mention it here… a big no-no, homey don’t play me that way.
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March 18, 2013
4.5 stars
A vampire determined to keep a promise. An angel sent to help him. A lonely man with a death wish. Each must battle between what's right and wrong in order to survive.
This is a beautifully written story about three unique men who come together (in more ways than one) to keep a promise. This is not your typical sappy romance story though it does have sweet moments. It is a dark story with some dark characters. I absolutely loved it.
I only had one issue and this is noted in the spoiler link.
Full review can be found at On Top Down Under Book Reviews.
A vampire determined to keep a promise. An angel sent to help him. A lonely man with a death wish. Each must battle between what's right and wrong in order to survive.
This is a beautifully written story about three unique men who come together (in more ways than one) to keep a promise. This is not your typical sappy romance story though it does have sweet moments. It is a dark story with some dark characters. I absolutely loved it.
I only had one issue and this is noted in the spoiler link.
Full review can be found at On Top Down Under Book Reviews.
May 6, 2013
3.5 – 4 stars.
First of all, I’m not sure I like the ending.
But it was a really nice and entertaining book with action, angels and vampires. ♥
Now I need the sequel!
First of all, I’m not sure I like the ending.
But it was a really nice and entertaining book with action, angels and vampires. ♥
Now I need the sequel!
May 24, 2013
Ambitious and intriguing premise which will need at least one sequel to this book to be fully realized. (The ending of this one suggests that this may be the intent.)
Demoted angel Jophiel, strangely unferal vampire David, and ill and despairing human Arthur cross paths on a quest to find David’s human brother. What starts as a fairly conventional angel/demon attraction story deepens in emotional and thematic complexity when Arthur enters the mix. All three characters are unwillingly but inexorably drawn into each others’ personal dramas as they struggle with their own issues.
David was the most interesting character to me. Jophiel was a fairly typical Supernatural-type angel and Arthur was still too much an enigma by book’s end. Their relationship(s) were enjoyably sexy, but I did not find the emotional triangle to have been believably developed by the end of this installment.
The plot, involving God’s will, the fate and origin of vampires, and a sect of vampire-killing monks at times overwhelmed the relationship angles with its complexity. I would have liked more dialogue and one-on-one time with each of the couples.
The epilogue sets up further adventures, which look to be quite exciting.
4 stars.
Demoted angel Jophiel, strangely unferal vampire David, and ill and despairing human Arthur cross paths on a quest to find David’s human brother. What starts as a fairly conventional angel/demon attraction story deepens in emotional and thematic complexity when Arthur enters the mix. All three characters are unwillingly but inexorably drawn into each others’ personal dramas as they struggle with their own issues.
David was the most interesting character to me. Jophiel was a fairly typical Supernatural-type angel and Arthur was still too much an enigma by book’s end. Their relationship(s) were enjoyably sexy, but I did not find the emotional triangle to have been believably developed by the end of this installment.
The plot, involving God’s will, the fate and origin of vampires, and a sect of vampire-killing monks at times overwhelmed the relationship angles with its complexity. I would have liked more dialogue and one-on-one time with each of the couples.
The epilogue sets up further adventures, which look to be quite exciting.
4 stars.
May 8, 2013
4.75 rounded up
I don't usually do vampires...and I try to avoid books with angels but something about Vio's review appealed to me. I can't resist an underdog.
I mentally three-starred this about a third of the way but then these guys, these three wonderful, multifaceted guys, sneakily began to turn on the charm. The plot is a little crazy, totally unpredictable (or perhaps this is just because I don't read many vamp/angel fics) and so refreshingly different three stars became four. What happens in the final third totally won me over. The love, the angst, the twists and turns in a cracking plot.... it's a win!
Read this little underdog. It's fast paced, well written and has three MC's who will sneak into your heart.
ETA-I should warn that this seems to be the first in a series and it ends with a helluva of a cliffhanger. Cannot wait for the next installment!
June 8, 2014
Some really tight sexual tension between a deadpan angel and provocative vampire..a highly unlikely but eventual combustible duo in this sexy no-nonsense character-charged, fast-paced little story.
There's a 3rd-wheel-element with the 3rd MC..that's not bad..(could have been drawn better)..but my stars were for the angel/demon element and the passionately written content.
Disregard this ephebophiliac-cover photo because it's about as mismatched and non-complimentary as the other 75% overused POS recycled stock photos 'cover art' in this genre. Marketing-wise..a fast-track course on this important marketing shit..would be advantageous for some writers.
There's a 3rd-wheel-element with the 3rd MC..that's not bad..(could have been drawn better)..but my stars were for the angel/demon element and the passionately written content.
Disregard this ephebophiliac-cover photo because it's about as mismatched and non-complimentary as the other 75% overused POS recycled stock photos 'cover art' in this genre. Marketing-wise..a fast-track course on this important marketing shit..would be advantageous for some writers.
April 28, 2013
Reviewed for Hearts On Fire Reviews - 4 1/2 hearts
The blurb for this book was very intriguing to say the least. I could only imagine it was going to be similar to trying to mix oil and water; a vampire assisted by an angel - dark/evil working with light/good. Sounds intriguing, right? Yes, well this book definitely delivered intriguing. It also delivered several rounds of slack-jawed, “didn’t see that one coming”, twists and turns!
The vampires portrayed in this story are not the romanticized version showing up in most books today. No, these vampires are truly evil incarnate. David, however, is unique among this species of vampires and seems to have held together a thin veil of humanity and morals – perhaps just a touch of a soul that shouldn’t exist. He’s committed to keeping a promise to his dead mother to locate his brother. A desperate plea/prayer for God’s assistance sets the wheels in motion for this roller coaster ride.
David the vampire, Arthur the human, and Jophiel the angel all become important to one another in unimaginable ways. The story does touch on concepts involving God’s creation, the devil, and evolution. It never felt “religious” to me. It was an interesting blend of contentious topics to create angst and perhaps make you pause to ponder things a little more deeply.
I didn’t see any indication that this is the first book of a series, but I’m hopeful. I will be sorely disappointed if the story ends here – just too many unanswered questions and too much of a cliffhanger to stop now (yeah, that’s me begging)! If you enjoy something a little different, a story that’s perhaps a little outside your comfort zone, or one that might have you gaping like a fish out of water, check this one out.
The blurb for this book was very intriguing to say the least. I could only imagine it was going to be similar to trying to mix oil and water; a vampire assisted by an angel - dark/evil working with light/good. Sounds intriguing, right? Yes, well this book definitely delivered intriguing. It also delivered several rounds of slack-jawed, “didn’t see that one coming”, twists and turns!
The vampires portrayed in this story are not the romanticized version showing up in most books today. No, these vampires are truly evil incarnate. David, however, is unique among this species of vampires and seems to have held together a thin veil of humanity and morals – perhaps just a touch of a soul that shouldn’t exist. He’s committed to keeping a promise to his dead mother to locate his brother. A desperate plea/prayer for God’s assistance sets the wheels in motion for this roller coaster ride.
David the vampire, Arthur the human, and Jophiel the angel all become important to one another in unimaginable ways. The story does touch on concepts involving God’s creation, the devil, and evolution. It never felt “religious” to me. It was an interesting blend of contentious topics to create angst and perhaps make you pause to ponder things a little more deeply.
I didn’t see any indication that this is the first book of a series, but I’m hopeful. I will be sorely disappointed if the story ends here – just too many unanswered questions and too much of a cliffhanger to stop now (yeah, that’s me begging)! If you enjoy something a little different, a story that’s perhaps a little outside your comfort zone, or one that might have you gaping like a fish out of water, check this one out.
December 20, 2015
This type of shit that really, really pisses me off when an author writes a book but does not do a sequel or novella the explain what the hell she was thinking when she wrote a book with no ENDING!!!!!!!!!! I understand the creative process when the characters don't speak to you but come on. She left to much unsaid and so much undone. Lucky, I liked this book a lot if not I would gave it 2 stars just for the hell of it.
April 17, 2013
4.75 Stars. Review Originally Published here: http://joyfullyjay.com/2013/04/review...
Buy this book! Is that good enough? Can I just end this review and trust you’ll follow my advice? Okay, because I care about you all so much, I’m going to tell you why you should run, not walk, to your nearest. . .computer. (It probably doesn’t involve a lot of running, let’s be honest.)
Intercession is the story of a vampire, an angel, and a human. Sounds like the beginning of a joke, right? The angel, the vampire, and the human walked into a bar. . . Unless it ends in a smoking hot threesome, though, it’s probably not any joke you’ve heard. The vampire, David Derringer, was brutally attacked and turned years ago, and has since been searching for his little brother, whom he promised his mother he would find right before she died. David, obviously, is unlike any vampire you’ve read about before and most definitely different than the vampires that exist within the world of this book. There’s a spark of humanity within him. He’s not a mindless monster driven by bloodlust. He kills to eat and survive, but he also is able to control his urges somewhat and still has a desire to do the right thing, when most vampires are missing any sense of morality. And, oh yah, he’s also the most most bad-ass vampire in the west.
David has a reputation for being elusive. He’s been on the run since he escaped the coven of vampires that attacked him, and has managed to escape the monks who have been hunting him down ever since. Monks are vampire hunters, essentially, who have made it their mission to do “God’s work” and kill all the vampires they can. One day, David makes his way into a church (not the best way to avoid monks), and says a prayer, that he’ll be able to find his brother. God hears his prayer and sends him a guardian angel, Jophiel, to help him in his quest. Doesn’t make sense, right? Vampires are damned and God wants to help him? Believe me, all parties involved are downright confused. But regardless, David now has an angel as his constant companion. A very good-looking angel, mind you.
When David drops Jophiel back at the hotel one night to go on the hunt for food, he picks up Arthur for an extremely hot night, but he cannot find it within himself to kill him. Arthur is confused by this as well, since he knew David was a vampire and was counting on him to fulfill his deathwish. Instead, Arthur proves to be valuable to David and Jophiel in their search for David’s little brother, Danny. They become the unlikeliest of trios on a pursuit for the brother, but also trying to avoid the many factions who want them all dead.
The premise of this book is fantastically original. And while none of these supernatural beings are new in and of themselves, the combination of their relationship and the world Espinoza has created was like a breath of fresh air within the midst of the same-old same-old we often get within the genre. More importantly, the characters themselves are addictive. If Espinoza doesn’t give us a sequel to this book, I may just die. That’s how much I fell in love with these flawed, complex characters. From the very beginning, we see that David has a caustic sense of humor and Jophiel’s angelic innocence is such a funny foil. And while it would be so easy to fall into the stereotypical roles of bad-boy, imperfect human, and, well, angel, none of these characters fit square into any category. Jophiel, oh sweet, sexy Jophiel, may just turn out to be the biggest bad boy of them all, though he always retains his heavenly power.
If you’ve gotten a look at the cover, which is such a good one, you’ll see three men who are inevitably going to fall into bed together. So, if you don’t do menage, I will sadly tell you to not read this book. But this is such a good menage. I’ve mentioned many times how difficult it is to create a believable chemistry between three characters and, good heavens, Espinoza does it skillfully in this book. There’s no third wheel here. In fact, it saddens me to think of any two of them together without the other. I just have to share this part from the book, right after the three have come together and their monk attackers have interrupted the act, which also demonstrates David’s sense of humor I loved so much:
“I knew there was something evil going on here, but I never dreamed of such depravity.” David’s lips twitched. “Really? This looks like terrible depravity to you? You need to get out of the monastery once in a while. What we were doing is practically the missionary position of gay threesomes.”
I’m not usually a big fan of books with supernatural elements, and the fact that Espinoza doesn’t take things too seriously kept me a very involved, happy reader. However, on the flip side, I do think it was the book’s one minor deficiency. Because the world didn’t seem overly developed, there wasn’t a lot of complicated explanations. We’re dealing with the vampire world, heaven, and earth as well. Had she gone too in depth, we would’ve needed an appendix. However, because there wasn’t an explanation of the complicated background, we were asked to accept some kind of convenient, confusing things that happen within the story. God’s role in this, for one, was maybe a bit too flexible. It worked well with the plot, but not so much with the credibility.
I highly recommend this story. It had everything I ask for in a book: clever writing, hot sex scenes, and characters you grow to love. I think, due to the huge cliffhanger at the end, that this is the beginning of a series, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. I’m ready for more of my new vampire crush, David. . .and angel crush, Jophiel. . .and human crush Arthur (okay, I adore them all), to continue to kick some supernatural ass.
Buy this book! Is that good enough? Can I just end this review and trust you’ll follow my advice? Okay, because I care about you all so much, I’m going to tell you why you should run, not walk, to your nearest. . .computer. (It probably doesn’t involve a lot of running, let’s be honest.)
Intercession is the story of a vampire, an angel, and a human. Sounds like the beginning of a joke, right? The angel, the vampire, and the human walked into a bar. . . Unless it ends in a smoking hot threesome, though, it’s probably not any joke you’ve heard. The vampire, David Derringer, was brutally attacked and turned years ago, and has since been searching for his little brother, whom he promised his mother he would find right before she died. David, obviously, is unlike any vampire you’ve read about before and most definitely different than the vampires that exist within the world of this book. There’s a spark of humanity within him. He’s not a mindless monster driven by bloodlust. He kills to eat and survive, but he also is able to control his urges somewhat and still has a desire to do the right thing, when most vampires are missing any sense of morality. And, oh yah, he’s also the most most bad-ass vampire in the west.
David has a reputation for being elusive. He’s been on the run since he escaped the coven of vampires that attacked him, and has managed to escape the monks who have been hunting him down ever since. Monks are vampire hunters, essentially, who have made it their mission to do “God’s work” and kill all the vampires they can. One day, David makes his way into a church (not the best way to avoid monks), and says a prayer, that he’ll be able to find his brother. God hears his prayer and sends him a guardian angel, Jophiel, to help him in his quest. Doesn’t make sense, right? Vampires are damned and God wants to help him? Believe me, all parties involved are downright confused. But regardless, David now has an angel as his constant companion. A very good-looking angel, mind you.
When David drops Jophiel back at the hotel one night to go on the hunt for food, he picks up Arthur for an extremely hot night, but he cannot find it within himself to kill him. Arthur is confused by this as well, since he knew David was a vampire and was counting on him to fulfill his deathwish. Instead, Arthur proves to be valuable to David and Jophiel in their search for David’s little brother, Danny. They become the unlikeliest of trios on a pursuit for the brother, but also trying to avoid the many factions who want them all dead.
The premise of this book is fantastically original. And while none of these supernatural beings are new in and of themselves, the combination of their relationship and the world Espinoza has created was like a breath of fresh air within the midst of the same-old same-old we often get within the genre. More importantly, the characters themselves are addictive. If Espinoza doesn’t give us a sequel to this book, I may just die. That’s how much I fell in love with these flawed, complex characters. From the very beginning, we see that David has a caustic sense of humor and Jophiel’s angelic innocence is such a funny foil. And while it would be so easy to fall into the stereotypical roles of bad-boy, imperfect human, and, well, angel, none of these characters fit square into any category. Jophiel, oh sweet, sexy Jophiel, may just turn out to be the biggest bad boy of them all, though he always retains his heavenly power.
If you’ve gotten a look at the cover, which is such a good one, you’ll see three men who are inevitably going to fall into bed together. So, if you don’t do menage, I will sadly tell you to not read this book. But this is such a good menage. I’ve mentioned many times how difficult it is to create a believable chemistry between three characters and, good heavens, Espinoza does it skillfully in this book. There’s no third wheel here. In fact, it saddens me to think of any two of them together without the other. I just have to share this part from the book, right after the three have come together and their monk attackers have interrupted the act, which also demonstrates David’s sense of humor I loved so much:
“I knew there was something evil going on here, but I never dreamed of such depravity.” David’s lips twitched. “Really? This looks like terrible depravity to you? You need to get out of the monastery once in a while. What we were doing is practically the missionary position of gay threesomes.”
I’m not usually a big fan of books with supernatural elements, and the fact that Espinoza doesn’t take things too seriously kept me a very involved, happy reader. However, on the flip side, I do think it was the book’s one minor deficiency. Because the world didn’t seem overly developed, there wasn’t a lot of complicated explanations. We’re dealing with the vampire world, heaven, and earth as well. Had she gone too in depth, we would’ve needed an appendix. However, because there wasn’t an explanation of the complicated background, we were asked to accept some kind of convenient, confusing things that happen within the story. God’s role in this, for one, was maybe a bit too flexible. It worked well with the plot, but not so much with the credibility.
I highly recommend this story. It had everything I ask for in a book: clever writing, hot sex scenes, and characters you grow to love. I think, due to the huge cliffhanger at the end, that this is the beginning of a series, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. I’m ready for more of my new vampire crush, David. . .and angel crush, Jophiel. . .and human crush Arthur (okay, I adore them all), to continue to kick some supernatural ass.
March 6, 2013
4 Hearts
Review written for MM Good Book Reviews
http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com/
David has been searching for his little brother, Danny, for fifty years, ever since the day he was turned into a vampire, following even the smallest lead he is determined to keep his promise to his mother. One night in a fit of desperation David prays to God for aid in his quest. Jophiel is given the task of aiding David in looking for his brother, but he has also given hints that the vampire’s soul could be saved… but vampires don’t have souls? Jophiel has a hard task before him especially with the monks of St. Rocco hunting David down. Arthur is dancing with death and decides to welcome it with open arms by bedding a vampire, but things don’t go as planned and it is discovered that Arthur might be the only way to find Danny.
Oh my God, there had better be a sequel to this book, otherwise I am going to hunt down Pepper Espinoza and force her to write the sequel just for me. David is a vampire with a difference, he hasn’t given in to the mindless monster that is Lucifer because of a promise he made to his mother on her death bed. Jophiel feels guilt over something that happened thousands of years before, he sees his task with David as more punishment, but he begins to see that there is something special about David. Arthur learns that he doesn’t want death as much as he thought he did, but death might just seek him anyway when his past wants something from him.
This is a story where the vampires are evil, they aren’t pretty and they love nothing better than draining their prey. The Angels are as uptight as you’d imagine, holier than thou and judgemental. And the humans, well they know to stay inside after dark. This is a world where there is a fight between good and evil, but sometimes the lines get blurred and something unique happens. David is a character that defies the vampire world, Jophiel is torn by his duty and the feelings he develops for David, and Arthur is the human who makes it all work. Each character brings a punch to the story, and you never quite know what will happen or which way the storyline is going, in fact at one point it leaves you floundering and wondering what had just happened, but leaving you grasping at hope in the next scene.
Jophiel, David and Arthur make this a great story, but there isn’t a miraculous happily ever after, in fact the ending is left wide open and you sit there scratching you head wondering at the implications (after you stop growling that is). There are many twists in this story, fitting hand in hand with the surprises, we learn quite a bit about the Brotherhood of St. Rocco and not all of it is nice, we are given a great back story for the vampires’ creation and, honestly, we get a brilliant reason for all of humanity. One of my favourite lines in this book happens during a conversation between David and God ‘God “Of all the infinite worlds and planets I’ve created, Earth is the only one I’ve populated with humans. Do you know why?” David “Because you only made that mistake once?”’
This isn’t a story to read if you want a sex filled ‘nice’ vampire story, it’s a story to read because you want a darker ‘humans are food’ vampire story, monks using modern technology to hunt vampires and using any means necessary to get them, God intervening because he has plans, interfering Archangels and a human who makes a vampire pause.
I have to recommend this story for those who love vampires, Angels, humans, blurred lines, sacrifice, hot sex, a great storyline, sacrifice, death, threats, developing relationships and an ending that makes you want more.
Review written for MM Good Book Reviews
http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com/
David has been searching for his little brother, Danny, for fifty years, ever since the day he was turned into a vampire, following even the smallest lead he is determined to keep his promise to his mother. One night in a fit of desperation David prays to God for aid in his quest. Jophiel is given the task of aiding David in looking for his brother, but he has also given hints that the vampire’s soul could be saved… but vampires don’t have souls? Jophiel has a hard task before him especially with the monks of St. Rocco hunting David down. Arthur is dancing with death and decides to welcome it with open arms by bedding a vampire, but things don’t go as planned and it is discovered that Arthur might be the only way to find Danny.
Oh my God, there had better be a sequel to this book, otherwise I am going to hunt down Pepper Espinoza and force her to write the sequel just for me. David is a vampire with a difference, he hasn’t given in to the mindless monster that is Lucifer because of a promise he made to his mother on her death bed. Jophiel feels guilt over something that happened thousands of years before, he sees his task with David as more punishment, but he begins to see that there is something special about David. Arthur learns that he doesn’t want death as much as he thought he did, but death might just seek him anyway when his past wants something from him.
This is a story where the vampires are evil, they aren’t pretty and they love nothing better than draining their prey. The Angels are as uptight as you’d imagine, holier than thou and judgemental. And the humans, well they know to stay inside after dark. This is a world where there is a fight between good and evil, but sometimes the lines get blurred and something unique happens. David is a character that defies the vampire world, Jophiel is torn by his duty and the feelings he develops for David, and Arthur is the human who makes it all work. Each character brings a punch to the story, and you never quite know what will happen or which way the storyline is going, in fact at one point it leaves you floundering and wondering what had just happened, but leaving you grasping at hope in the next scene.
Jophiel, David and Arthur make this a great story, but there isn’t a miraculous happily ever after, in fact the ending is left wide open and you sit there scratching you head wondering at the implications (after you stop growling that is). There are many twists in this story, fitting hand in hand with the surprises, we learn quite a bit about the Brotherhood of St. Rocco and not all of it is nice, we are given a great back story for the vampires’ creation and, honestly, we get a brilliant reason for all of humanity. One of my favourite lines in this book happens during a conversation between David and God ‘God “Of all the infinite worlds and planets I’ve created, Earth is the only one I’ve populated with humans. Do you know why?” David “Because you only made that mistake once?”’
This isn’t a story to read if you want a sex filled ‘nice’ vampire story, it’s a story to read because you want a darker ‘humans are food’ vampire story, monks using modern technology to hunt vampires and using any means necessary to get them, God intervening because he has plans, interfering Archangels and a human who makes a vampire pause.
I have to recommend this story for those who love vampires, Angels, humans, blurred lines, sacrifice, hot sex, a great storyline, sacrifice, death, threats, developing relationships and an ending that makes you want more.
October 30, 2013
I found this story unique and engaging. It tells the tale of David who has been searching for his brother for 50 years. As his desperation increases he turns to a church and prays for help. Help arrives in the form of angel Jophiel.
David has led a vampire's life but he is not like the other vampire's who roam the earth and live in the sewers, avoiding the Brotherhood, an organisation who hunt down and kill vampires. David's mission to find his brother Danny means he risks his life as he searches.
Jophiel is tasked with helping David and is convinces he does have a soul. He joins David on his journey and finds himself tempted in ways he never expected.
Be prepared for some angel sex which is pretty spectacular! "He let his soul seek out David's as he rose up, let his heart sing, and chronicled every second, every unnecessary breath and gasp and sigh and squeak between them."
Vampires, angels, the mystery of Danny, attacks by the Brotherhood and temptations of the flesh - there's a lot going on and it makes for an interesting and engaging story. Things get even more interesting when David and Jophiel meet Arthur which adds a whole other layer of complexity.
The downside to this book? Yes, there's a pretty big one - the story just ended! I was left thinking what happened? it can't just end there! I understand there might be a sequel but when? It would be a real shame for the story not to continue so fingers crossed that a sequel is published!
This is a 4 star read!
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David has led a vampire's life but he is not like the other vampire's who roam the earth and live in the sewers, avoiding the Brotherhood, an organisation who hunt down and kill vampires. David's mission to find his brother Danny means he risks his life as he searches.
Jophiel is tasked with helping David and is convinces he does have a soul. He joins David on his journey and finds himself tempted in ways he never expected.
Be prepared for some angel sex which is pretty spectacular! "He let his soul seek out David's as he rose up, let his heart sing, and chronicled every second, every unnecessary breath and gasp and sigh and squeak between them."
Vampires, angels, the mystery of Danny, attacks by the Brotherhood and temptations of the flesh - there's a lot going on and it makes for an interesting and engaging story. Things get even more interesting when David and Jophiel meet Arthur which adds a whole other layer of complexity.
The downside to this book? Yes, there's a pretty big one - the story just ended! I was left thinking what happened? it can't just end there! I understand there might be a sequel but when? It would be a real shame for the story not to continue so fingers crossed that a sequel is published!
This is a 4 star read!
I publish all my m/m reviews on my blog so if you want to see all my m/m reviews in one place come visit at Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
June 15, 2013
I loved this book. It kept its intensity even after the seduction. Lots of books get sappy after the lovers finally get together, but this one did not. The sex was really hot and the characters were great. I do hope this story continues because as others point out, the end was not very satisfying. I want to find more gay angels now, I mean there can't be a very much greater fantasy than that unless its with God himself, and that sounds like a good idea also.
November 5, 2013
A vampire, an angel and a human - that has to be the weirdest threesome ever. But somehow it works in this story, even though completely different than I had imagined.
I'm not sure how to classify this book. It's not a typical romance, it's not as religious as I had feared, it's not fantasy, it's.... strange. Strange, but good.
I wonder if there's going to be a sequel one day? Because the kinda open end suggests so. I keep my fingers crossed :-)
I'm not sure how to classify this book. It's not a typical romance, it's not as religious as I had feared, it's not fantasy, it's.... strange. Strange, but good.
I wonder if there's going to be a sequel one day? Because the kinda open end suggests so. I keep my fingers crossed :-)
September 22, 2013
It's crazy how much I loved this book. Sure my mind was probably having a hard time going along with the whole god/angels/demons/vampires thing but when I stopped thinking about it... Wow.
Freaking loved it!
It has an amazing plot, it's hot af and now I NEED the sequel to come out. Like now. Give a date Miss Espinoza!
Update: right now Pepper is writing the sequel, it's called Absolution. No date so far though...
Freaking loved it!
It has an amazing plot, it's hot af and now I NEED the sequel to come out. Like now. Give a date Miss Espinoza!
Update: right now Pepper is writing the sequel, it's called Absolution. No date so far though...
January 29, 2014
Such a good book! Less than 200 pages on my Nook, but felt like so much happened. Angels, vampires, humans, good vs evil....and a cliffhanger. Can't wait for the sequel.
October 1, 2014
3,75 stars.
It needs a sequel.
It needs a sequel.
May 29, 2013
HOT!!! Is there a sequel???
March 8, 2013
Intercession- the action of intervening on behalf of another.
Intercession was a perfect title for this book. It starts with David praying to God to help him find his brother, Daniel. The hope of finally being reunited with his brother is the only thing keeping him from turning into the mindless killing machine he should be. David is a vampire. Vampires in this world are not nice creatures. They’re Lucifer’s children and he uses the spread death and terror all over the world.
God hears Daniel’s prayer and sends Jophiel to help him find his brother. Jophiel is an angel but just a foot soldier with a shameful past. He thinks God is punishing him further by sending him to help an evil vampire. He does as he’s told and sees something in the vampire he never expected. A tiny glimmer of his soul is still there. Vampire’s souls are voided from the moment they’re turned. From there we go on a road trip cross-country with a vampire and an angel in which Daniel and Jo don’t exactly become firm friends but they get to know and like each other. Along the way Daniel sees Arthur at a bar and decides to make him his meal for the night. Screwing the guy before he kills him isn’t anything new but he feels something for Arthur. Something he hasn’t felt in a long time, intense lust and a need to protect him, but from what? Jo finds them naked and entwined the next morning and starts to understand lust. He also realizes that Arthur should be dead after a night with Daniel which gives him hope of saving his soul after all. Jo hasn’t ever known physical human pleasures and his desire for Daniel confuses him. Soon they realize they were set on a path to meet Arthur and he becomes part of the quest. Just about the time they all agree on this, Monks descend upon Arthur’s house. Monks are an army of vampire killers given the blessing of God to eradicate their evil from the Earth. Problem is, over the years the purity of the order has become tainted and innocents are considered casualties of war. When they come after Arthur it changes things. It forces the men to face feelings none of them thought were possible when the week started. Things evolve, questions are answered and realizations are made leading to an ending I didn’t expect.
I liked this book. I thought the world building was great. Each guy had a story that unfolded as the book went along. I love a good vs evil book. We get vampires and angels in this one which alone would make me interested in reading it. I enjoyed some of the twists and turns that kept me needing to know what’s next.
What this booked lacked, for me, was the romantic storyline. It was all believable but was presented like it should have been this intense need for the men to be together but I just didn’t feel that. There were moments between Jo and Daniel, or Daniel and Jo but the transition to a three-way love affair just didn’t come together for me. I will admit to not being a fan of m/m/m but this one didn’t bother me which is impressive for those who know my tastes.
I think the thing that made me absolutely have to read the next book was that damn ending. OMG! It’s so evil when authors leave us hanging but I have to say this was a good one. I have high hopes for the next book.
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Intercession was a perfect title for this book. It starts with David praying to God to help him find his brother, Daniel. The hope of finally being reunited with his brother is the only thing keeping him from turning into the mindless killing machine he should be. David is a vampire. Vampires in this world are not nice creatures. They’re Lucifer’s children and he uses the spread death and terror all over the world.
God hears Daniel’s prayer and sends Jophiel to help him find his brother. Jophiel is an angel but just a foot soldier with a shameful past. He thinks God is punishing him further by sending him to help an evil vampire. He does as he’s told and sees something in the vampire he never expected. A tiny glimmer of his soul is still there. Vampire’s souls are voided from the moment they’re turned. From there we go on a road trip cross-country with a vampire and an angel in which Daniel and Jo don’t exactly become firm friends but they get to know and like each other. Along the way Daniel sees Arthur at a bar and decides to make him his meal for the night. Screwing the guy before he kills him isn’t anything new but he feels something for Arthur. Something he hasn’t felt in a long time, intense lust and a need to protect him, but from what? Jo finds them naked and entwined the next morning and starts to understand lust. He also realizes that Arthur should be dead after a night with Daniel which gives him hope of saving his soul after all. Jo hasn’t ever known physical human pleasures and his desire for Daniel confuses him. Soon they realize they were set on a path to meet Arthur and he becomes part of the quest. Just about the time they all agree on this, Monks descend upon Arthur’s house. Monks are an army of vampire killers given the blessing of God to eradicate their evil from the Earth. Problem is, over the years the purity of the order has become tainted and innocents are considered casualties of war. When they come after Arthur it changes things. It forces the men to face feelings none of them thought were possible when the week started. Things evolve, questions are answered and realizations are made leading to an ending I didn’t expect.
I liked this book. I thought the world building was great. Each guy had a story that unfolded as the book went along. I love a good vs evil book. We get vampires and angels in this one which alone would make me interested in reading it. I enjoyed some of the twists and turns that kept me needing to know what’s next.
What this booked lacked, for me, was the romantic storyline. It was all believable but was presented like it should have been this intense need for the men to be together but I just didn’t feel that. There were moments between Jo and Daniel, or Daniel and Jo but the transition to a three-way love affair just didn’t come together for me. I will admit to not being a fan of m/m/m but this one didn’t bother me which is impressive for those who know my tastes.
I think the thing that made me absolutely have to read the next book was that damn ending. OMG! It’s so evil when authors leave us hanging but I have to say this was a good one. I have high hopes for the next book.
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April 16, 2013
Intercession- the action of intervening on behalf of another.
Intercession was a perfect title for this book. It starts with David praying to God to help him find his brother, Daniel. The hope of finally being reunited with his brother is the only thing keeping him from turning into the mindless killing machine he should be. David is a vampire. Vampires in this world are not nice creatures. They’re Lucifer’s children and he uses the spread death and terror all over the world.
God hears Daniel’s prayer and sends Jophiel to help him find his brother. Jophiel is an angel but just a foot soldier with a shameful past. He thinks God is punishing him further by sending him to help an evil vampire. He does as he’s told and sees something in the vampire he never expected. A tiny glimmer of his soul is still there. Vampire’s souls are voided from the moment they’re turned. From there we go on a road trip cross-country with a vampire and an angel in which Daniel and Jo don’t exactly become firm friends but they get to know and like each other. Along the way Daniel sees Arthur at a bar and decides to make him his meal for the night. Screwing the guy before he kills him isn’t anything new but he feels something for Arthur. Something he hasn’t felt in a long time, intense lust and a need to protect him, but from what? Jo finds them naked and entwined the next morning and starts to understand lust. He also realizes that Arthur should be dead after a night with Daniel which gives him hope of saving his soul after all. Jo hasn’t ever known physical human pleasures and his desire for Daniel confuses him. Soon they realize they were set on a path to meet Arthur and he becomes part of the quest. Just about the time they all agree on this, Monks descend upon Arthur’s house. Monks are an army of vampire killers given the blessing of God to eradicate their evil from the Earth. Problem is, over the years the purity of the order has become tainted and innocents are considered casualties of war. When they come after Arthur it changes things. It forces the men to face feelings none of them thought were possible when the week started. Things evolve, questions are answered and realizations are made leading to an ending I didn’t expect.
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Intercession was a perfect title for this book. It starts with David praying to God to help him find his brother, Daniel. The hope of finally being reunited with his brother is the only thing keeping him from turning into the mindless killing machine he should be. David is a vampire. Vampires in this world are not nice creatures. They’re Lucifer’s children and he uses the spread death and terror all over the world.
God hears Daniel’s prayer and sends Jophiel to help him find his brother. Jophiel is an angel but just a foot soldier with a shameful past. He thinks God is punishing him further by sending him to help an evil vampire. He does as he’s told and sees something in the vampire he never expected. A tiny glimmer of his soul is still there. Vampire’s souls are voided from the moment they’re turned. From there we go on a road trip cross-country with a vampire and an angel in which Daniel and Jo don’t exactly become firm friends but they get to know and like each other. Along the way Daniel sees Arthur at a bar and decides to make him his meal for the night. Screwing the guy before he kills him isn’t anything new but he feels something for Arthur. Something he hasn’t felt in a long time, intense lust and a need to protect him, but from what? Jo finds them naked and entwined the next morning and starts to understand lust. He also realizes that Arthur should be dead after a night with Daniel which gives him hope of saving his soul after all. Jo hasn’t ever known physical human pleasures and his desire for Daniel confuses him. Soon they realize they were set on a path to meet Arthur and he becomes part of the quest. Just about the time they all agree on this, Monks descend upon Arthur’s house. Monks are an army of vampire killers given the blessing of God to eradicate their evil from the Earth. Problem is, over the years the purity of the order has become tainted and innocents are considered casualties of war. When they come after Arthur it changes things. It forces the men to face feelings none of them thought were possible when the week started. Things evolve, questions are answered and realizations are made leading to an ending I didn’t expect.
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May 15, 2013
I liked this better than a three-star review - but I have to say the very strange epilogue left me both shaken and irritated. A "cliffhanger" is one thing - but this seemed to undermine all the uplift and emotional impact created by the book itself, and I could not for the life of me understand why. To me, that means the epilogue was not written in a way that opened a door to a sequel I wanted to read.
This is an old-school vampire story - vampires are indeed the children of Satan, and their sole mission on earth is to kill and terrorize the human population. Against the vampires are arrayed orders of monks (apparently only Catholics exist in this alternate world) sworn to rid the world of the Devil's spawn. Assisting the monks are the angels - working for God. Rather charmingly, the angels operate with the same sort of flat-footed approach to things as Joe Friday did in "Dragnet." (This trope rather calls to mind TJ Klune's wonderful "Into This River I Drown" reviewed elsewhere by me.)
But one vampire, David Derringer, is not like the others. Apparently, because of the circumstances under which he died and was taken by Satan, he managed to hold onto a fragment of his soul. When, in the very first scene in the book, David stumbles into a Catholic church and prays for help in finding his long-lost brother, God decides to answer him.
The narrative is compelling, at times moving. I could have done with less sex, because this didn't feel like it should really be a romance - it is about the power of love, but not necessarily about sex - (I'm jaded, so shoot me) - the writing is smart and clear. Everything, in fact, up to the epilogue. The author has chosen to create an epilogue that sets up the second novel, apparently. It also seems to set up one of the characters to go through a whole different range of hellish misery than he went through in "Intercession." That, for me, is not a selling point. Of course I will HAVE to read the sequel when it appears, but I ended this book feeling cheated by the emotional bait-and-switch. I'd love to hear comments to the defense, because maybe someone can talk me out of it.
This is an old-school vampire story - vampires are indeed the children of Satan, and their sole mission on earth is to kill and terrorize the human population. Against the vampires are arrayed orders of monks (apparently only Catholics exist in this alternate world) sworn to rid the world of the Devil's spawn. Assisting the monks are the angels - working for God. Rather charmingly, the angels operate with the same sort of flat-footed approach to things as Joe Friday did in "Dragnet." (This trope rather calls to mind TJ Klune's wonderful "Into This River I Drown" reviewed elsewhere by me.)
But one vampire, David Derringer, is not like the others. Apparently, because of the circumstances under which he died and was taken by Satan, he managed to hold onto a fragment of his soul. When, in the very first scene in the book, David stumbles into a Catholic church and prays for help in finding his long-lost brother, God decides to answer him.
The narrative is compelling, at times moving. I could have done with less sex, because this didn't feel like it should really be a romance - it is about the power of love, but not necessarily about sex - (I'm jaded, so shoot me) - the writing is smart and clear. Everything, in fact, up to the epilogue. The author has chosen to create an epilogue that sets up the second novel, apparently. It also seems to set up one of the characters to go through a whole different range of hellish misery than he went through in "Intercession." That, for me, is not a selling point. Of course I will HAVE to read the sequel when it appears, but I ended this book feeling cheated by the emotional bait-and-switch. I'd love to hear comments to the defense, because maybe someone can talk me out of it.
not-interested
February 16, 2017Unfinished ending.
June 21, 2015
Week 8
Intercession - 3 Stars
This book had its ups and downs. On the one hand a vampire asking for Gods help and receiving it in the for of an angels is an interesting angle. Unfortunately though, if you add god, angels, and vampires in one book it's going to get a little preachy and you can't get away from that.
So, anyone who doesn't mind religious undertones in their books should definitely give this a go because it wasn't a half bad story and the author wove the religious aspects into the book interestingly. Except, anyone who doesn't like religion to touch their novels should probably give this one a pass.
*The guy on the cover looks a lot like Eric McCormack to me. Maybe that's enough reason to want to read this one?
Intercession - 3 Stars
This book had its ups and downs. On the one hand a vampire asking for Gods help and receiving it in the for of an angels is an interesting angle. Unfortunately though, if you add god, angels, and vampires in one book it's going to get a little preachy and you can't get away from that.
So, anyone who doesn't mind religious undertones in their books should definitely give this a go because it wasn't a half bad story and the author wove the religious aspects into the book interestingly. Except, anyone who doesn't like religion to touch their novels should probably give this one a pass.
*The guy on the cover looks a lot like Eric McCormack to me. Maybe that's enough reason to want to read this one?
July 8, 2015
So this story basically has an ending to the menage love story but then it goes into a cliff hanger for a 2nd book; however, I could not find anything coming out from the author except a couple mentions from 2013 about a 2nd book that is going to be written called "Absolution." Nothing since then and the author's website address is not valid anymore so who knows?!? If you do, please let me know!
I enjoyed this book - between the angel, the mortal and vampire, and all the other characters, it was a really intriguing story. I'm not very religious and it was right up my "God loves love" theory and that whole aspect was kept pretty simple and uncomplicated which kept the story from becoming too preachy or spiritual.
Just a very engaging read. Here's hoping for a sequel!!
I enjoyed this book - between the angel, the mortal and vampire, and all the other characters, it was a really intriguing story. I'm not very religious and it was right up my "God loves love" theory and that whole aspect was kept pretty simple and uncomplicated which kept the story from becoming too preachy or spiritual.
Just a very engaging read. Here's hoping for a sequel!!
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