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Chatting with a Vampire
A stray e-mail introduces Alaya Hendricks to Alexander Hennessey, III. What she thinks will be a fling, turns out to be much more. From the first, Alex knows that Alaya is his destiny. He's a vampire. And Alaya is his mate. PLEASE Chatting with a Vampire was previously published in the Just Vamps Anthology. It has been lengthened from its original form.
52 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 2019
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November 17, 2019
4 star read; loved this story and author!
November 22, 2019
Well, this could have been better. For one, I was expecting a fun texting trope - didn't get it. Plus, the writing was lackluster; there was also a lot of telling and not showing. The sex scenes weren't sexy, with some word choices making everything just...nasty. An example, which I've hidden:
Even for a paranormal romance, this was way too insta-love.
Still, there were some cute moments and some sage advice from Alaya's mom, hence the two stars.
Speaking of my 2 stars...I also have this review on Amazon, but for some strange reason, it isn't showing up. Can authors block reviews that they don't like? Just curious.
Even for a paranormal romance, this was way too insta-love.
Still, there were some cute moments and some sage advice from Alaya's mom, hence the two stars.
Speaking of my 2 stars...I also have this review on Amazon, but for some strange reason, it isn't showing up. Can authors block reviews that they don't like? Just curious.
December 1, 2019
I don't recall ever DNF'ing a Thayer King book. But alas, even some of my favorite authors have misses. This is a huge miss. The writing is bland and uninspired. The trope is familiar, told in a way that adds nothing new to the genre outside of its contemporary setting (and that's nothing new either). Overall, it came across like King was phoning in the story to tick off another box in her expanding catalogue (paranormal vampire romance...check). Aside from the ridiculous title that has little to do with the story , it's the hobo's guide to every cheesy vampire story you've ever read or seen and that's being very, very generous.
January 1, 2021
Cute
A short but sweet little paranormal love story. Adorable meet cute, then dating then drama when he tells her he’s a vampire. Will love win?
A short but sweet little paranormal love story. Adorable meet cute, then dating then drama when he tells her he’s a vampire. Will love win?
February 7, 2021
Love at first email? I recently read the first 3 books in the Immortals After Dark series and this novella gave me those vibes; hero finally crossing paths with his mate, however this novella could’ve benefitted from being a little bit longer. Crazy coming from me because I love my novellas short sweet and to the point but for what we were trying to do with this one, a few more pages could’ve worked wonders.
December 9, 2019
Short and Cute
This was a quick read about how Alaya accidentally sent Alex an email and she ended up being his one true mate. They're so good together and very much alike.
This was a quick read about how Alaya accidentally sent Alex an email and she ended up being his one true mate. They're so good together and very much alike.
November 27, 2019
I am sucker for feel good fun
That's what thia story is, a bowl of feel good fun with a dash of true love and soulmates and HEA, something for all of us mere mortals to believe in
That's what thia story is, a bowl of feel good fun with a dash of true love and soulmates and HEA, something for all of us mere mortals to believe in
January 22, 2020
2.50 Stars. (BW/WM). This is an 83 page Kindle Unlimited e-book. A quick read that required a lot coincidental events to align in a manner favorable for this whirlwind romance.
Alexander Hennessy, III, a centuries old, wealthy gentlemanly vampire, who has been celibate for over a decade while he searches for his mate. Alayna Hendricks recently became a certified financial planner and is working as a financial adviser to an investment firm. Like Alex, Alaya has been celibate for a few years and has no real social life because of her studies and her new job; but unlike Alex, Alaya is not looking for romance. Alex replies to an e-mail that Alaya accidentally sent to him, he then convinces Alaya to meet he for dinner and drinks-Insta 💕. They start to date in earnest, he feeds from her twice during sex and eventually tells her that he is vampire 🧛♀️ and if she agrees to the third bite, she will be his mate and live for centuries as human. After a brief separation, Alaya agrees and she and Alex become a happy mated couple.
Alexander Hennessy, III, a centuries old, wealthy gentlemanly vampire, who has been celibate for over a decade while he searches for his mate. Alayna Hendricks recently became a certified financial planner and is working as a financial adviser to an investment firm. Like Alex, Alaya has been celibate for a few years and has no real social life because of her studies and her new job; but unlike Alex, Alaya is not looking for romance. Alex replies to an e-mail that Alaya accidentally sent to him, he then convinces Alaya to meet he for dinner and drinks-Insta 💕. They start to date in earnest, he feeds from her twice during sex and eventually tells her that he is vampire 🧛♀️ and if she agrees to the third bite, she will be his mate and live for centuries as human. After a brief separation, Alaya agrees and she and Alex become a happy mated couple.
December 27, 2019
Not bad
This was a luke warm read for me and here’s why there was no excitement. It was just a nice HEA with a supernatural twist even the supernatural part wasn’t as interesting as I would have liked. I wanted to know more about his century of living the company he bought and sold. More about being a vampire and dare I say some drama? Her resistance didn’t make sense to me, perhaps it’s because I read a lot of supernatural books but come on the hot sexy vampire love story is very popular what woman wouldn’t want what he was offering? He treated her well, was sweet, sexy was good so..why not? I get why the author put it in but it just wasn’t believable and made the heroine loose points in my opinion. The story is good though pretty straightforward read with no surprises.
This was a luke warm read for me and here’s why there was no excitement. It was just a nice HEA with a supernatural twist even the supernatural part wasn’t as interesting as I would have liked. I wanted to know more about his century of living the company he bought and sold. More about being a vampire and dare I say some drama? Her resistance didn’t make sense to me, perhaps it’s because I read a lot of supernatural books but come on the hot sexy vampire love story is very popular what woman wouldn’t want what he was offering? He treated her well, was sweet, sexy was good so..why not? I get why the author put it in but it just wasn’t believable and made the heroine loose points in my opinion. The story is good though pretty straightforward read with no surprises.
February 10, 2020
It wasn’t an enticing read but I enjoyed it. The element that drew me in and kept me reading was Alaya’s character—full stop. She was analytical, cautious and organized with every area of her life until she meets and gets involved with Alex. I could really connect with her because I found pieces of her that reflected my own personality. And it doesn’t fall into your typical vampire 🧛♂️ category like normal supernatural stories of the genre because you mostly forget Alex is one until it’s directly brought up. And I adored Alaya’s best friend Shelia she was a fun character.
November 27, 2019
Who doesn't love a Vampire story?
Alaya never thought her two year drought would end because of a mistake in an e-mail address. When Alex received an e-mail by mistake, he knew right away that his wait for love was over. Convincing the straight laced financial advisor that they were destined to be together, probably the most important thing he's done in his 135 years of life. The alternative is unacceptable though. Sexy vampire fun, you can't go wrong with that.
Alaya never thought her two year drought would end because of a mistake in an e-mail address. When Alex received an e-mail by mistake, he knew right away that his wait for love was over. Convincing the straight laced financial advisor that they were destined to be together, probably the most important thing he's done in his 135 years of life. The alternative is unacceptable though. Sexy vampire fun, you can't go wrong with that.
December 24, 2019
This was a quick read that I chose because I needed something different from the books that I had indulged in and this fit the bill. There could have been more though. I felt that the characters were not fully who they could have been. The writing was okay, but lacked; there was something missing. The story was not what I expected, but it wasn't horrible. There was much potential here so I would try another story from this author.
March 1, 2020
Short and Sweet
I really enjoyed this short read by King. I was happy to read about a real woman, with real concerns about her love life, but one that was also willing to take the risk. I also loved s2eing that Alaya still had her family as well as Alexander. There are so many books that I read that the main characters have lost their parents tragically. So happy that I happened across this book, can't wait to read the other books King has written.
I really enjoyed this short read by King. I was happy to read about a real woman, with real concerns about her love life, but one that was also willing to take the risk. I also loved s2eing that Alaya still had her family as well as Alexander. There are so many books that I read that the main characters have lost their parents tragically. So happy that I happened across this book, can't wait to read the other books King has written.
July 12, 2020
4 stars
Alaya meets Alex when she accidentally sends him an email. After he gets her to agree to a date, Alex realizes that Alaya is his mate. Now he just has to convince her to stay when she finds out he’s a vampire.
Story: 4/5 stars.
Heat level: 4/5 stars.
POV: third person.
Heroine: Alaya Hendricks
Hero: Alexander Hennessey, III
Secondary characters:
Sheila, Alaya’s friend
Anita Hendricks, Alaya’s parents
Amelia and Alexander, Alex’s parents
Alaya meets Alex when she accidentally sends him an email. After he gets her to agree to a date, Alex realizes that Alaya is his mate. Now he just has to convince her to stay when she finds out he’s a vampire.
Story: 4/5 stars.
Heat level: 4/5 stars.
POV: third person.
Heroine: Alaya Hendricks
Hero: Alexander Hennessey, III
Secondary characters:
Sheila, Alaya’s friend
Anita Hendricks, Alaya’s parents
Amelia and Alexander, Alex’s parents
November 17, 2021
This was a great story. I’m actually confused by the negative reviews. It’s short, only about 50 pages. What sort of complexities are expected in so little pages?
I think it accomplished what it set out to do. It’s a sexy, supernatural, short romance with hot sex. Sometimes that’s exactly what I’m looking for. Once again, it’s only 50 pages. And somehow I grew fond of the characters, loved the story, and even got an HEA. Missing accomplished. 4.5 Stars.
I think it accomplished what it set out to do. It’s a sexy, supernatural, short romance with hot sex. Sometimes that’s exactly what I’m looking for. Once again, it’s only 50 pages. And somehow I grew fond of the characters, loved the story, and even got an HEA. Missing accomplished. 4.5 Stars.
February 13, 2023
I mean, I always have a hard time reviewing books that are short, cause they have limited time to tell their story. However, I thought the shorter page number worked in this story's favor. The pacing felt perfect and every scene served a purpose. There are only two complaints that I have. One is that I wish we got more from Alex's POV. The other thing is I wish the epilogue was either longer or went farther in the future than just a month or two.
November 25, 2019
Good 👍 read!
I love Mrs. King stories. This one is no different even though it was short. Alex is a gentleman who found his mate in Alaya. The difficulty is trying to convince her that they are.
I love Mrs. King stories. This one is no different even though it was short. Alex is a gentleman who found his mate in Alaya. The difficulty is trying to convince her that they are.
December 8, 2019
Alex and Alaya Forever ❤❤❤
Great read, characters, and storyline. I love how they accidentally met. Chatting with a Vampire, held my attention from beginning to end. This a short and very sexy story. Check out.
Great read, characters, and storyline. I love how they accidentally met. Chatting with a Vampire, held my attention from beginning to end. This a short and very sexy story. Check out.
December 15, 2019
A chance meeting
I liked it well enough. I understood the getting to know you before revealing some hard truths. This was a fun short read. There was no over the top drama just choices to be made about how much of a lie could a couple love with.
I liked it well enough. I understood the getting to know you before revealing some hard truths. This was a fun short read. There was no over the top drama just choices to be made about how much of a lie could a couple love with.
January 20, 2020
What starts out as a story of a stray email becomes and impossible love between a vampire and a young Black woman. While this story was insta-love-ish, you couldn’t help but like the characters, their families, and just the flow of the story. It wasn’t what I was expecting—and I’m glad for that.
January 22, 2020
Charming
Interestingly charming in an other worldly way. Although AlayaCare finds love it wasn’t made clear if she really considered all that she will encounter out living your love ones.
Interestingly charming in an other worldly way. Although AlayaCare finds love it wasn’t made clear if she really considered all that she will encounter out living your love ones.
January 24, 2020
A true romance of the unusual but great love the beginning and the end.
Romance hunger strike he loved her on sight. That's what I'm talking about love from the heart. William and will do to have it.
Romance hunger strike he loved her on sight. That's what I'm talking about love from the heart. William and will do to have it.
February 21, 2020
Nice Read!
I enjoyed reading this book, but I felt it was entirely too short! I loved the characters in it! It just left me wanting a lot more of a story! Definitely a story to recommend, but a note to the author, I want more! What happens afterwards???? Is there a book 2?
I enjoyed reading this book, but I felt it was entirely too short! I loved the characters in it! It just left me wanting a lot more of a story! Definitely a story to recommend, but a note to the author, I want more! What happens afterwards???? Is there a book 2?
June 22, 2020
4 Red Velvet Cupcakes
This novella was a mini morsel but sweet none the less. Alex was the perfect vampire boyfriend other than the fact he was a vampire. Alaya was sweet but also had boundaries and I like that in a woman. Great read and I definitely recommend.
This novella was a mini morsel but sweet none the less. Alex was the perfect vampire boyfriend other than the fact he was a vampire. Alaya was sweet but also had boundaries and I like that in a woman. Great read and I definitely recommend.
February 12, 2024
This is the second Thaler King book I have read and I found this book to be a fun read.
By the way, accidentally emailing a guy like your boss does happen but you may not get the same outcome! I did not get the same outcome!
By the way, accidentally emailing a guy like your boss does happen but you may not get the same outcome! I did not get the same outcome!
November 1, 2019
Cute and sweet vampire romance.
November 3, 2019
Like it
Good read I like it like her other books and enjoyed striaght to the point like her other books glad I read it
Good read I like it like her other books and enjoyed striaght to the point like her other books glad I read it
November 6, 2019
Very good short read
I enjoyed this book. It was just the right length to answer all of my questions without leaving any holes.
I enjoyed this book. It was just the right length to answer all of my questions without leaving any holes.
November 7, 2019
Cute
Good quick read. Great to read on a lazy evening. Not too hardcore in the adult situations. I will look for other books from this author.
Good quick read. Great to read on a lazy evening. Not too hardcore in the adult situations. I will look for other books from this author.
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