Eternal Beast: Mark of the Vampire
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Authors: Laura Wright
Praise for Laura Wright
and the Mark of the Vampire Series
Eternal Beast
“Absorbing and edgy, darkly seductive—everything vampire romance should be! [A]n enthralling read, set in a rich world of blood wars and intrigue, complex characters and scorching sensuality. Laura Wright turns up the heat and takes you on a wild ride. I can’t wait to see what’s next!”
—
New York Times
bestselling author Lara Adrian
Eternal Captive
“Riveting…. There are plenty more stories to be told in this fascinating universe.”
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Romantic Times
“Excellent…. Continues to expound on [the] vampire genetics that make the Wright mythos the right stuff. Action-packed, with a powerful psychological obsession as its key base, [and] fans will relish this superb tale and series while hoping for future visits to the world of Laura Wright.”
—The Merry Genre Go Round Reviews
“Sensual and compelling…. With action to spare and sensuality scorching nearly every page, Wright has created a fantastic paranormal series!”
—Reader to Reader Reviews
“An action-packed read filled with intense scenes of intimacy and mysterious reveals that slowly add to the backgrounds of the myriad characters that people this world…enough twists that leave one anxious for the next in the series.”
—Night Owl Reviews
“The story was very sexy…. The emotional strength of the story elevated this above other paranormals I’ve read of late.”
—Dear Author…
Eternal Kiss
“Complex and riveting.”
—
Romantic Times
(4 stars)
“A super urban romantic fantasy due to the powerful Wright mythos that makes the realm of the Eternal Order seem genuine.…This author clearly has the Wright stuff with the complicated world of the Roman vampire brothers.”
—The Merry Genre Go Round Reviews
“I fell in love with book one in this series, but this second addition moved me from innocent love to full-blown love addiction…. [I] could not put it down.”
—Shameless Romance Reviews (5 stars)
“The romance is rich in emotion and the plot infuses dangers and nail-biting action. The journey was so exciting! It was rife with chills and thrills, and altogether it never failed to keep my attention…. [This] was a great ride where a sweep-you-off-your-feet romance ignites within a high-risk plot. Laura Wright has found her niche in the paranormal romance genre with her larger-than-life Roman brothers!”
—Leontine’s Book Realm
Eternal Hunger
“Dark, delicious, and sinfully good,
Eternal Hunger
is a stunning start to what promises to be an addictive new series. I can’t wait for more from Laura Wright.”
—
New York Times
bestselling author Nalini Singh
“Action, passion, and dark suspense launch a riveting new series. Laura Wright knows how to lure you in and hold you captive until the last page.”
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New York Times
bestselling author Larissa Ione
“Dark, sexy vampires with an urban bite make
Eternal Hunger
a must read.”
—Jessica Andersen
“Paranormal fans with a penchant for vamps will find
Eternal Hunger
a must read, but be warned, you will quickly become hooked!”
—The Romance Readers Connection (4½ stars)
“Deliciously dark while making you believe in the concept of soul mates.”
—Fresh Fiction
“An exhilarating vampire romance…dark, passionate, and utterly intoxicating!”
—Reader to Reader Reviews
“In a field brimming with rehashes of the same theme, Wright has managed to create a sound, believable vampire culture with plenty of tension and interesting plot points. The pacing is smooth, with well-developed characters, and the satisfying conclusion leaves ample room for more from this strong new series.”
—Monsters and Critics
“A bold new voice in vampire romance.”
—
Romantic Times
(4 stars)
“Wright does an incredible job of wrapping everything up in a deeply satisfying conclusion while enticing readers to continue on. I know I’m looking forward to the next in the Mark of the Vampire series.”
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Sacramento Book Review
“Wright has taken a common theme and transformed it into her own creation, a unique and intriguing world that stands out from the pack. A captivating take,
Eternal Hunger
is certain to make it onto your list of favorite books and will leave you thirsty for more.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“If you like testosterone-heavy man candy and sex scenes hot enough to curl your toes, you are going to kick yourself for not reading
Eternal Hunger
!”
—Bitten by Books
“In
Eternal Hunger
classic paranormal romance elements mesh with a fresh and exciting plot and characters…. [Wright] sure made an unforgettable impression with her storytelling.”
—Leontine’s Book Realm
“Just when it seems every possible vampire twist has been turned, Wright launches a powerful series with a rich mythology, page-turning tension, and blistering sensuality.”
—
Publishers Weekly
(starred review)
Also by Laura Wright
The Mark of the Vampire Series
Eternal Captive
Eternal Blood
(A Penguin e-Special)
Eternal Kiss
Eternal Hunger
TERNAL
B
EAST
MARK OF THE VAMPIRE
LAURA WRIGHT
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PEARSON
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LOSSARY
Balas
—Vampire child.
The Breeding Male
—A
paven
of purest blood whose genetic code and structure has been altered by the Eternal Order. He has the ability to impregnate at will and decide the sex of the
balas
. He is brought in by Pureblood families and/or to repopulate one sex or the other in times of dire necessity. He is uncontrollable, near to an animal, and must be caged.
Credenti
—A vampire community, ruled and protected by the Eternal Order. Both Purebloods and Impures live here. There are many all over the world, masked by the Order so that humans barely notice their existence.
Duro
—Tender word for “brother.”
Eternal Order
—The ten Pureblood vampires who have passed on to the middle world, yet make the laws, punish
the lawbreakers, and govern every vampire
credenti
on Earth.
Eyes
—The New York City street rats who run the sales of drugs, blood, and body to both human and vampire.
Gemino
—Twin.
Gravo
—Poisoned vampire blood.
Imiti
—An imitation vampire, one who can take on the characteristics of a vampire if he or she drinks blood regularly.
Impurebloods
—Any combination of human and vampire. They have no powers, no heartbeat, and can live in the sun. They only have fangs when blood is consumed. Males are blood castrated, their sex drive removed through the blood by the Order. Females are blood sterilized and the inside of their thighs are branded with
I
’s.
Meta
—The transition every Pureblood female makes into adulthood. Happens at fifty years of age. Though the female can still remain in sunlight, she needs and craves the blood and body of her true mate.
Mondrar
—Vampire prison.
Morpho
—The transition every Pureblood
paven
makes into adulthood. Happens at three hundred years of age. This state of being is as powerful as a
paven
can get. He is sunlight intolerant, and the need to find his true mate becomes impossible to deny.
Mutore
—A Pureblood vampire shape-shifter. A Beast. A child of the Breeding Male gone wrong. Is considered
less than trash, and a bad omen on the breed. Is usually killed right after birth when they shift for the first time.
Paleo
—The Order’s secret location where Impures are blood castrated.
Paven
—A vampire male of pure blood.
Pureblood
—Pure vampire. Powerful, no heartbeat, will go through morpho and meta and find their Pureblood true mate.
Puritita
—One who is chaste.
Sacro
—Dirty.
Similis
—The Impure guards of Mondrar.
Swell
—Vampire pregnancy.
Tegga
—Nursemaid/nanny/governess.