Book One:
The Gardella Vampire Hunters
The Rest Falls Away
The first in the international bestselling saga of Victoria Gardella, Vampire Hunter.
Beneath the glitter of dazzling 19th-century London Society lurks a bloodthirsty evil…
Vampires have always lived among them, quietly attacking unsuspecting debutantes and dandified lords as well as hackney drivers and Bond Street milliners. If not for the vampire slayers of the Gardella family, these immortal creatures would have long taken over the world.
In every generation, a Gardella is called to accept the family legacy, and this time, Victoria Gardella Grantworth is chosen, on the eve of her debut, to carry the stake.
But as she moves between the crush of ballrooms and dangerous, moonlit streets, Victoria’s heart is torn between London’s most eligible bachelor, the Marquess of Rockley, and her enigmatic ally, Sebastian Vioget.
And when she comes face to face with the most powerful vampire in history, Victoria must ultimately make the choice between duty and love.
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The Audiobook
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Vampires have always lived among them, quietly attacking unsuspecting debutantes and dandified lords as well as hackney drivers and Bond Street milliners. If not for the vampire slayers of the Gardella family, these immortal creatures would have long taken over the world. In every generation, a Gardella is called to accept the family legacy, and this time, Victoria Gardella Grantworth is chosen, on the eve of her debut, to carry the stake.
Format: Unabridged | Narrator: Claire Morgan | Time: 10h 54m
Reviews
A promising, enthusiastic beginning to a new paranormal historical series, Gleason's major label debut follows the adventures of a conflicted young vampire hunter in Regency England.
– Publishers Weekly
"Sophisticated, sexy, surprising! With its vampire lore and Regency graces, this book grabs you and holds you tight till the very last page!"
– J R Ward, best-selling author, Lover Revealed
"THE REST FALLS AWAY is lush and dark and powerful–deliciously sexy, utterly compelling. I want the next book. Now, now, now."
– Jackie Kessler, author of Hell's Belles
"Witty, intriguing, and addictive."
– Publishers Weekly
"A paranormal for smart girls who like historicals. Buffy in a bonnet takes on the forces of darkness in Regency-era London."
– Janet Mullany, award-winning author of Dedication
"The paranormal world should rejoice, for a new Queen has emerged!"
– MyShelf.com
"...Above all, the writing is what recommends this book most. Gleason's writing is sharp and taut, which makes for excellent action sequences, and a plot that travels quickly from the start. The writing strength alone gives me ample reassurance that this potentially plot-heavy series is in the right hands. I'm definitely looking forward to the next installment."
– Smart Bitches Love Trashy Books
"...Victoria is the perfect heroine. Smart, sexy, and tough while remaining vulnerable, she is the reason I love this book. Secretly I'm dying to be her, including wearing the fancy dresses and kicking undead butt. Even though Victoria is a very modern heroine for the time period, she works well with the rest of the storyline. Max is another great character, with brooding good looks and full of mystery; there is a lot in his past that I will enjoy reading about in future novels. Then there is Sebastian, but trust me you will want to read about him for yourself...."
– Blogcritics Magazine
"...The paranormal world should rejoice for a new Queen has emerged! Colleen Gleason has written an explosive debut novel that is assured to please paranormal fans for a long time to come. This is the first in a series that is destined to be one that will go down in history. Very highly recommended."
– MyShelf.com