An Acquired Taste
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Amelia is used to being referred to as an “acquired taste,” but never as literally as when she becomes a professional valentine: a vampire’s companion.
Overnight, Amelia goes from working late nights at a greasy LA diner to a neo-Regency world of beautiful ball gowns, glittering galas, and blood tasting notes. But her debut into vampire society only stokes her worst fears. Everyone wants to sample the unique flavor of her blood, yet nobody wants her as a long-term companion.
Nobody, that is, except for the mysterious Sebastian de Celeste. She's shocked when the handsome, notoriously reclusive vampire lord chooses her as his valentine. Yet he whisks her away to his gothic mountain estate only to avoid her company as much as possible.
Still, Amelia soon finds herself growing fond of the cranky vampire. But Sebastian has secrets, and skeletons in his closet (or rather, buried on the grounds). Amelia has had bad luck in love before, but the world of vampires is far more dangerous than the life she’s used to. This time, if she trusts the wrong person, the consequences could be deadly…
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I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. (via BookSirens)
I liked the concept of this as it was something I hadn't seen before. The story itself kind of gave Beauty and the Beast vibes but with vampires. I also liked seeing Sebastian come out of his shell more as the story progressed.
However, parts of it felt underdeveloped/rushed but that could have more to do with this being on the shorter side which didn't have the room for fleshing things out more. I also also a little confused at the relationship progression when they spent a good part of the story not communicating properly. (One of my least favorite tropes.)
Overall, not a bad read if you're looking for something quick and a little spicy. I just don't think it was for me.
