This book was such a fabulous read! I’m sorry it got lost in the shuffle of changing kindles and ended up being a bunch late for reviewing, but was so glad I eventually read it!

This is the first of what should be an awesome set of books. We get introduced to Naya, a vampire princess who has been stifled by her parents’ overprotectiveness. In some subtle acts of rebellion, she spends a lot of time volunteering at a local animal shelter, hanging out with her BFF (and human), and clubbing when the occasion calls for it. She hasn’t really confronted the fact that she will eventually end up in a loveless arranged marriage for the “good of her people,” so doesn’t exactly know how to react when a man suddenly turns her head.

Vaughn has secrets of his own, but nothing that keeps him from falling head over heel in lust (at first) with Naya. They end up in her bed pretty quickly with super sexy results (and some forbidden blood taking). This book really had a great balance of smut-to-story that I liked. These two really lit of up the pages when they were together. Of course, Naya quickly learns that her life is not easy and doesn’t exactly allow for boyfriends. While juggling her familial expectations with her attraction to Vaughn, she finds herself sick… and that’s when all hell breaks loose.

Vaughn and Naya end up being forced into some increased level of honesty in order to confront their foes (in the form of family and adversaries). This world was wonderful to discover and I truly enjoyed this introduction. I enjoyed it so much that I ran out and bought the next book in the series just to see where all the new characters we met end up. The book just flew by and I wanted more! I will eagerly gobble up all future installments, I’m sure.

Forbidden Blood by r l kenderson.
Next in line to lead the vampire species, Princess Naya Kensington has always abided by her royal responsibilities. At the urging of her best friend, Naya breaks the rules and crosses the line when she goes to a human nightclub. Following a chance encounter, Naya alters her life with a singular act forged from lust and blood.Vaughn Llewelyn has secrets and obligations of his own, but he ignores them when he spots Naya across the nightclub. He wants her in a way he’s never felt before, and although he can’t possibly have more than one night with Naya, he knows no one else will do.One night of forbidden love creates a bond that will forever change both of their lives…as well as their worlds.
This was a good read with good characters. Looking forward to next part. 4*.
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5 "Your My Forbidden Fruit and I MUST Have You" Stars From Me.

This was Naya and Vaughn's story. Anaya (Naya) is a Vampire Princess who's life is dictated at every turn. Everything changes when she meets Vaughn.......he becomes the one person she cannot live without but she can never have (or so these two star crossed individuals think) !!!!.

I adore a good Vampire read and this book fulfilled my every requirement and actually turned into a double bonus read as a surprised twist brought into the mix one of my next favorite paranormal darlings !!

It is written from numerous POV, so you need to keep your eye on the prize (so to speak) or you could just miss something. Nevertheless I loved the hell out of this book. Great pace, plenty of drama and more than enough STEAMY scenes. I am itching for the next books already ;0)

Well Done RL and many thanks for this opportunity x

Later peeps xxx

Anaya/ Naya is a vampire princess. She was in line to go into Pulse a very popular nightclub to meet her best friend Kenzie who is a human and was already inside. Pulse is one of the hottest spots for entertainment in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. Naya was very tense as her parents were preparing an arranged marriage for her.Minneapolis and St. Paul are separated by the Mississippi River. Naya didn’t approve of the vampire rules especially the one where all vampires were supposed to live on the St’ Paul side. All of a sudden Naya’s heart pounded with exhilaration, she hadn’t felt that in a long time as she felt someone’s attention on her. Naya tried to locate her admirer but couldn’t . Vampires only existed on Vampire blood, they could drink human blood but it would not sustain them. The new feeling was gone in a short time and Naya was more depressed than earlier. Kenzie went up to a couple of guys and was talking to them. Naya wished she had the male of her choice to fall in love with. Instead she would mate with the parents her parents chose for her. There would be no passion in her mating and if she had children they would be out of duty not love. Her parents were looking for for a future king not a future mate. Then Naya felt a burning sensation, it had to be her watcher that warmed her from her inside out. Then Naya went up to the bar for a drink and the only open space is near a very drunk guy who sorely needed a shower. The drunk tried to hit on Naya and was becoming insistent when Naya said she was with someone hoping the drunk would leave her alone. Then Naya senses a presence behind her and it was in anticipation, excitement, arousal, and exhilaration fused in one engulfing feeling. He just put an arm around her waist and kissed her neck and told her to go along with him. He played up to the drunk they were together. Then he told Naya his name was Vaughn. Then he asked Naya if she was okay and if the guy had scared her. Naya said she was fine. Vaughn had been staring at the most beautiful face he had ever seen. Vaughn first saw Naya when she walked into the club and he immediately wanted her. It had been awhile since Vaughn had been with a woman. Vaughn planned to go to Naya but he didn’t her to see him spying on her like a stalker. He wanted her to relax first he could tell Naya was edgy. He had come to the club with his friend and coworker Sawyer in hopes of getting a feeling for the club. Then Vaughn saw the very drunk man hit on Naya and that made him mad. Then Vaughn heard Naya tell the drunk she was with someone and he knew she had come alone so Vaughn went to Naya to act as the someone she was suppose to be with. And it gave him an excuse to touch her. Then Vaughn asked Naya to dance. Later that evening Arianna who was Naya’s cousin was preparing for first dinner of the evening. She was waiting with her aunt Celeste and uncle Marek who were the King and Queen of the vampire species. Arianna did not understand why Naya wanted to be with humans. Payton was in the family room when Sawyer stormed in Payton had known Sawyer since she was a little girl. He was like a second older brother. Payton’s father was Sawyer’s boss and Vaughn was her brother.
I absolutely loved this book another new favorite. I loved how Naya wanted to be herself yet tried to do as her parents wanted as she knew her place in Vampire society and that she was the next in line to be Queen and let her pick out who was to her mate and future King. I also loved how Naya stepped down when in front of the council and asked to be mated to Vaughn. I wasn’t too happy with Naya’s parents but then her father although King was not willing to lose his daughter or his future grand kids. I also loved that Naya volunteered at an animal center and saved Max. I loved how Vaughn for the most part was very gentle and loving to Naya even when Naya questioned his with her because she was pregnant. I loved the plot and pace of this story. I loved the forbidden romance part of this story. I really can’t think of anything I didn’t like in this book. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this story and I highly recommend.

So this story features many characters and they jump back and forth which kind of bugs me. The main couple is Vaughn and Naya. This book is pretty predictable honestly but I was invested in the story. The other couples story has just begun so those two couples have a pretty massive cliffhanger ending leading directly in book 2 and three but Naya and Vaughs story ends here and we get a cute epilogue too. So that's cool I may buy book 2 because I do like where Payton and Damiens story is going.

a good paranormal romance. Enjoyed the story. thanks

What a fiery book! Loved the buildup of the relationship between Naya and Vaughn. The unhappy Vampire Princess meets the future Alpha Cat. Neither suspects the other, but the attraction is instant and the romance is genuine. Loved Kenzie and the Sentinels, and the fact that there are several Sentinels means there are the possibility of several books. Good start and I'm looking forward to reading the other books.

I'll be the first to admit I'm a paranormal junkie....and while this had the ingredients necessary for me to love it, it just didn't mesh as well as I would have liked. We have Naya and Vaughn....and that's great but let's grow about 8 other characters and their POV in randomally and it became a little much and ruined the flow. I understand that world building is important and I normally love some extra characters to wonder about and watch interact but the way this was written made it harder to connect to any of them instead of drawing me in. All in all this is a decent read, I'm sure I'll grab the others because this ends rather abruptly after all this plot build up and isn't really resolved.
I do suggest you read it yourself, your opinion isn't mine and I did likes parts of this.
This was a complimentary advanced reader copy from the author/ publisher in exchange for a honest review via Netgalley.