Sanguine

Sierra Simone

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sensual vampire romance

caribbean tropical backdrop

male male relationships

engaging dialogue

ex priest and vampire dynamic

humorous paranormal interactions

charismatic vampire character

impactful character exploration

short romance story

heat and romance

lively and humorous writing style

happily ever after ending

brisk pacing

Who Would Like This Book:

If you're in the mood for a quick and steamy paranormal snack, Sanguine serves it up with flair! Sierra Simone manages to deliver both humor and heat in just a couple of chapters, bringing together a sassy vampire and an ex-priest/vampire hunter with sizzling chemistry. Fans of MM romance, those who delight in taboo-flavored love stories, or anyone who appreciates a fresh twist on classic vampire lore will enjoy this bite-sized treat. Plus, Simone's writing style is addictive, and readers often find themselves wanting more of Bastien and Aaron!

Who May Not Like This Book:

If ultra-short stories aren't your thing or you crave deeply detailed world-building and intricate backgrounds, this one might leave you hungry for more. Some Aussie readers found the setting details a bit off, and if you're hoping for a slow burn or a thorough dive into characters' pasts, you might feel like things move too quickly. Not a fan of paranormal romance, especially with vampires? This might not be your cup of tea.

Short, spicy, and totally craveable! Sanguine is a saucy MM vampire romance perfect for a quick escape, though you’ll probably wish there were more pages to sink your teeth into.

About:

'Sanguine' by Sierra Simone is a short paranormal romance story that features two main characters, Bastien, a charming vampire, and Aaron, an ex-priest turned vampire hunter. The plot revolves around their sensual and passionate journey towards finding their happy ever after. The writing style is described as engaging, with well-crafted characters that come alive through dialogue and interactions. The story is packed with heat, romance, and a satisfying happily ever after ending.

Characters:

Bastien is a charismatic vampire while Aaron is a less relatable, innocence-tinged ex-priest, together creating an interesting dynamic.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is lively, humorous, and engaging, with a blend of sensuality and romance.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a vampire and an ex-priest's sensual and humorous interactions in a unique paranormal romance.

Setting:

The setting is in Queensland, Australia, providing a tropical backdrop to the romance.

Pacing:

The pacing is brisk, allowing a concise but impactful exploration of characters and scenes.

Notes:

Sanguine is a short story by Sierra Simone that appeared in a 2020 anthology to benefit firefighters and wildlife.

It's a paranormal romance featuring a vampire named Bastien and an ex-priest named Aaron.

The story alternates between the points of view of both characters in two chapters.

Bastien is described as sassy and snarky, while Aaron is portrayed as innocent and searching for purpose after leaving the priesthood.

The story includes humorous and sexy shenanigans, breaking some traditional paranormal tropes.

Although it’s a short read, readers felt a strong connection to the characters and wanted more of their story.

The writing style and character development impressed readers despite its brevity.

It includes a preview of another work titled 'Saint' by the same author.

Fans of Sierra Simone appreciate her unique take on the vampire genre and the special chemistry between the characters.

The audiobook version read by Shane East was highly praised, enhancing the experience of the story.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for Sanguine include discussions of sexuality, potential references to a priest's past, and other adult themes.

Has Romance?

The romance in Sanguine is a central element, emphasizing the chemistry and connection between the main characters.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Bastien is a vampire on vacation, and like any other vampire on vacation, all he wants to do is sleep all day and drink lots of wine. (And maybe some blood too. You know. If the opportunity arises.)

Which makes it very irritating when a vampire-hunting priest wakes him up at a super bright and sunny hour to kill him. But this vampire hunter happens to be very handsome . . .

And Bastien happens to be so very thirsty . . .

(Sanguine was originally published in the Australia anthology in 2020.)

May 2021

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59 pages

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