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Vlad Chemare went up against his creator, Baslo Rigla—who also happens to be the vampire Domnitor—and lost. Baslo bound him to a grave for his insubordination, and he remained there until his sclav, Dr. Marius Racleta, found him and released him. For centuries Chemare has plotted his revenge, and this time he plans on winning—but he has to leave the Carpathian Mountains and head to Savannah, Georgia, to do it.
Meredith Swanson is your average college student—except she’s surrounded by supernatural friends and her sister is a vampire. The last things she plans on doing is becoming one of them, and she will not date one, either—that is, until she meets the mysterious and charming Vlad Chemare. They begin a whirlwind romance, but she’s not quite sure why he’s always away on secret meetings.
Vlad Chemare finds America a strange place with strange customs, but he quickly rallies the underworld to his cause while falling in love with a mortal college student. Once he destroys Rigla, he plans to marry her if she’s not horrified by what he does—but, first, he’ll have to keep her safe until the battle is over.
The Last Vampire Standing is a pretty straightforward vampire tale, mixed with romance, intrigue, and suspense. The vampires are vicious and predatory, and the battles are bloody.
Vlad Chemare expects to get what he wants—which can be a little disconcerting at times. His arrogance might even make you scowl a time or two, but you’ll find him charming and likable all the same. Meredith Swanson gets points for resisting Vlad for a week or two before hopping into bed with him. She’s a strong female lead, and you’ll be certain that she can handle a vampire boyfriend—even if she is clueless about his nocturnal meetings.
From start to finish, The Last Vampire Standing will grab your attention and keep you firmly in its grasp. A fast-paced plot with a few unexpected turns and chilling battle scenes brings this vampire tale to life. Once you reach the end, you’ll want more, since the last page hints at a future storyline.
If you’re tired of sappy vampire romances, give The Last Vampire Standing a try. The romance is far from sappy, but it’s satisfying nonetheless.
