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The Vampire's Mail Order Bride

Book 1 in the series:Nocturne Falls

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The Vampire's Mail Order Bride in the Nocturne Falls series by Kristen Painter is a lighthearted paranormal romance that follows the story of Delaney, a woman on the run, who finds herself pretending to be a mail-order bride in a supernatural town called Nocturne Falls. The book features witty banter, relatable characters, and a mix of cozy romance with a touch of mystery. As Delaney navigates her new life and unexpected feelings for a 300-year-old vampire named Hugh, the story unfolds with humor, honesty, and intriguing world-building elements.

Characters:

The characters are well-drawn, with Delaney as a determined protagonist and Hugh as a humorous, reluctant vampire, supported by a cast of interesting secondary characters.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by light, humorous prose with engaging banter and multiple perspectives that keep readers entertained.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot follows a woman fleeing danger who adopts a false identity as a vampire's mail order bride, leading her into unexpected romance amidst supernatural elements.

Setting:

The setting of Nocturne Falls is a whimsical town celebrating Halloween all year, populated by various supernatural creatures, enhancing the story's charm.

Pacing:

The pacing is quick and engaging, maintaining a light flow that keeps readers hooked with humor and romance.
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Notes:

Delaney witnesses a murder and escapes by pretending to be a bride in a matchmaking service.
She ends up in Nocturne Falls, a supernatural town in Georgia.
Hugh, a vampire, is pressured by his grandmother to settle down and find a bride.
The story features dual points of view, enhancing the narrative.
It's a lighthearted, comedic paranormal romance with witty banter.
The town of Nocturne Falls celebrates Halloween year-round, hiding supernatural beings in plain sight.
Hugh struggles with his past and fears of loving again after losing his first wife.
The characters are relatable and their interactions are full of humor and chemistry.
Delaney uses a false identity to hide from a dangerous past while learning about the supernatural world.
The series includes a variety of supernatural beings like vampires, werewolves, and witches.
Readers praise the book for its fun, cozy feel with minimal angst and conflict.

Has Romance?

The book features a strong romantic subplot with significant development between the main characters.

From The Publisher:

Welcome to Nocturne Falls, the town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year.

The tourists think it's all a show: the vampires, the werewolves, the witches, the occasional gargoyle flying through the sky. But the supernaturals populating the town know better.

Living in Nocturne Falls means being yourself. Fangs, fur, and all.

After seeing her maybe-mobster boss murder a guy, Delaney James assumes a new identity and pretends to be a mail order bride. She finds her groom-to-be living in a town that celebrates Halloween every day. Weird. But not as weird as what she doesn't know. Her groom-to-be is a 400-year-old vampire.

Hugh Ellingham has only agreed to the arranged set up to make his overbearing grandmother happy. In thirty days, whatever bridezilla shows up at his door will be escorted right back out. His past means love is no longer an option. Not if the woman's going to have a future. Except he never counted on Delaney and falling in love for real.

Too bad both of them are keeping some mighty big secrets...

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2 comment(s)

It Was OK
2 weeks

Thanks to everyone who recommended this over the years. It was a fun read; I'll be continuing on with the series.

 
Liked It
1 year

Witty fun read. Who would not want to live in Nocturne falls? I would! This is a enteretaning and easy read. I hope to be even half a good a writer. I was asked to pick a book similar to mine, found the task very hard.

 

About the Author:

Kristen Painter's writing resume boasts multiple Golden Heart nominations and advance praise from a handful of bestselling authors, including Gena Showalter and Roxanne St.

Claire. A former New Yorker now living in Florida, Kristen has a wealth of fascinating experiences from which to flavor her stories, including time spent working in fashion for Christian Dior and as a maitre'd for Wolfgang Puck.

 
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