Discover the "Extraordinary Storytelling Talents" of Tessa Dawn, the #1 bestselling author of the Blood Curse Series, in her Dark Fantasy/Gothic Romance vampire legend: BLOOD AWAKENING. (Quote by Midwest Book Review) A dangerous game of life, blood, and survival... Marquis Silivasi is a loner, an ancient vampire known to be merciless, harsh, and unforgiving. He has lived to see his dark twin sacrificed, his parents hunted, and the one soul he was sworn to protect destroyed by his enemy. When a mysterious female with a secret past shows up in Dark Moon Vale, her presence sets off a strange set of events: It is as if she has awakened the sleeping soul of the valley...and the Curse of Marquis's birth. Bound to each other by primeval law, the two must forge their way through an ever growing maze of danger, deception, and destiny. They must find salvation in a world without mercy, where survival demands a chilling BLOOD AWAKENING. Midwest Book Reviews Riveting. "A riveting read for fans of vampire tales...Blood Awakening is worth considering for fantasy collections." Vampire Romance Books Tessa Dawn has blown me away with Blood Awakening... "...Blood Awakening is a fast paced, highly-addictive addition to the Blood Curse series! This series is a must read for fans of authors like Christine Feehan, Christina Dodd, and Lara Adrian." Night Owl Reviews I loved this book! "...I think this book tops the first, but in no way is the first one bad, it's great too! If you have not read Blood Destiny, I suggest you read that then read this next. Great work Tessa. Another one for the keeper pile!" Blood Awakening was an incredible exploration for me -- to take an ancient, hardened character, who carries the weight of the world on his shoulders, and try and find the cracks in his "humanity." Marquis Silivasi is unlike any of the other Silivasi brothers. He's gruff; he comes off like a block of ice; and he is relentless about protecting his family ~ to the point of seeming heartless at times. Yet underneath that granite exterior is a heart of gold. Underneath that fierce protection lies a powerful motivation: undying love and loyalty for those he is sworn to protect. Marquis's story takes the reader on this Ancient Master Warrior's journey to awakening. Other books in the Dark Fantasy Blood Curse Series include Blood Destiny (1), Blood Awakening (2), Blood Possession (3), Blood Shadows (4), Blood Redemption (5), Blood Father (6), Blood Vengeance (7), and Blood Ecstasy (8). The series is ongoing. Other books by the author: Dragons Realm, Zanaikeyros ~ Son of Dragons, & Daywalker ~ The Beginning. Tessa Dawn grew up in Colorado where she developed a deep affinity for the Rocky Mountains. After graduating with a degree in psychology, she worked for several years in criminal justice and mental health before returning to get her Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management. Tessa began writing as a child and composed her first full-length novel at the age of eleven. By the time she graduated high-school, she had a banker's box full of short-stories and books. Since then, she has published works as diverse as poetry, greeting cards, workbooks for kids with autism, and academic curricula. The Blood Curse Series marks her long-desired return to her creative-writing roots and her first foray into the Dark Fantasy world of vampire fiction. Tessa currently splits her time between the Colorado suburbs and mountains with her husband, two children, and "one very crazy cat." She hopes to one day move to the country where she can own horses and what she considers "the most beautiful creature ever created" -- a German Shepherd. Writing is her bliss. Used Book in Good Condition