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King Dominick is out to crush the "Black Lily", a group bent on usurping his power. He is a mean and cruel man and Vampire and humans in his eyes are just food.

His nephew Friedrich has his lands and is investigating the rumblings of the "White Lily". The White Lily seems to want the same as the Black Lily group. He hates his Uncle because of his cruelness and only wants to live in peace. He hides his hatred and acts like he agrees with his Uncle.

He meets Brennalynn, the schoolteacher. She is a good, strong woman and has actually adopted the orphans in town, determined to give them the love they deserve. Friedrich knows Brennalynn has secrets and he is determined to find out what they are......

Will good win over the evil? Will the secrets and misconceptions come to light?

Friedrich is very attracted to Brenna but up until then, he didn't really know what was going on in his lands...on a personal level. When he decides to protect Brenna and her kid he will see life as it really is for these people.

He has always respected his people but never really gotten involved before. Brenna brings light to his life and a possible self made family. The way he opens up is really sweet, all the time trying to keep an eye on his Uncle.

4.5 stars--THE WHITE LILY is the third installment in Juliette Cross’s adult, paranormal VAMPIRE BLOOD romance series (formerly known as The Tales of the Black Lily series). This is vampire Friedrich Volya, Duke of Winter Hill, and schoolteacher Brennalyn Snow’s story line. THE WHITE LILY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty although I recommend reading the series in order as there is an ongoing premise throughout.

SOME BACKGROUND: The Black Lily is an underground movement that is attempting to take down the royal vampire family, and their army of Legionnaires who are obliterating village after village in a frenzied blood madness known as the sanguine furorem.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Friedrich and Brennalyn) THE WHITE LILY continues to search for supporters of The Black Lily, and to prove the existence of a new threat known as The White Lily. Brennalyn Snow is a human female; a twenty three year old schoolteacher who is the foster mother to seven orphans ranging in age from preschool to late teens. But Brennalyn has a secret identity that if revealed would threaten her life and the lives of the children she loves. Enter Friedrich Volya, the Duke of Winter Hill, and a member of the reigning royal vampire family. What ensues is the building relationship between Friedrich and Brennalyn, and the potential fall out when Brennalyn’s true identity is revealed.

Friedrich Volya is no stranger to the people of Terrington, a small village of humans under the Duke’s rule but Brennalyn Snow has caught the eye of the handsome vampire Duke-a Duke who is willing to do anything to make Brennalyn his mate and his own. Brennalyn knows that once her true identity is revealed, the Duke will have no choice but to punish the woman with whom he is falling in love. What Brennalyn doesn’t know is that the Duke is also estranged from the ruling vampire family-a family of murderous, power hungry vampires who are determined to destroy and control all of the humans.

THE WHITE LILY brushes and tugs snippets of fantasy ala Snow White and The Seven Dwarves with the inclusion of vampires, wolf-shifters, huntsman and poisonous fruit. Brennalyn ‘Snow’ and her seven little children will fall victim to the evil Queen, when a magical mirror reveals all to the other side.

THE WHITE LILY is a story of adventure; of action, forbidden romance and the ongoing war between human and vampires. The ruling elite are determined to control the embittered humans of the surrounding territories but some of their own are slowly taking up arms to battle on the side of The Black Lily against the family in control. The premise is entertaining and engaging; the characters are sexy, strong willed and charismatic; the romance is seductive, energetic and provocative.

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Holy crapola! I’m not sure Snow White was ever this kick-a**.

The White Lily follows the story of Brennalyn, a single foster mother to 7 orphaned children. A dedicated school teacher she’s also a supporter of the Black Lily movement. There’s only so much she can do to help without actually knowing anyone in the movement, but she will anonymously spread words of encouragement and motivate the people to become part of the resistance.

Friederich, the Duke of Winter Hill, has been enchanted by the nosy school teacher, Miss Snow. At first, he doesn’t know if she’s part of the resistance or working for his evil uncle and trying to deem him a traitor. He certainly finds her intriguing and beyond beautiful. When her life is threatened it’s the perfect excuse to move her and her children into his home.

Once they realize they’re both on the same side, things become more and more dangerous and complicated when savage vampires start hunting for her alter ego. When one of her children gets taken, they must willingly enter into the mouth of the beast and try to save her.

With malevolent mirrors, poisoned fruit and the evil queen and all her followers there’s no shortage of action for this pale beauty and the dashing duke. Friederich and Brenna’s chemistry was crazy, their sexy time off the charts hot and the children, as well as all of the members of the Bloodguard, were fantastic.

The White Lily is a fabulous take on Snow White and I wish all fairy tale heroines were as kick-a** as the ladies in this series. Every book just keeps getting better and better. I would love for all of the guys in the Bloodguard to get their own stories, even if there are no more fairy tales to base them on. I just want moooooore!

Talk about underwhelming. I am so disappointed in The While Lily. I explicitly went out and bought both The Black Lily and The Red Lily so I would be able to read and review this with the full story in mind. I enjoyed The Black Lily and hadn't read The Red Lily by the time I started this. But if The Red Lily is as bad as this, I may just not bother.

It all starts with characterization here. Friedrich is a wimp. There is just no other way to describe him. The great Duke of Winter Hill is led around by his balls; he can't make up his mind to do anything, and if it weren't for his loyal guard and his valet Grant, he'd be completely useless. He's not even beta hero material. But, he is nice, and sweet, and totally in love with Brenna, and he loves children, and painting. Don't forget the art.

And Brenna, oh gracious, Brenna. She is simply TSTL. And so is her eldest daughter (and clearly future heroine in this series) Helena. The sheer number of times I wanted to bash them both upside the head was just too much. Personally, I wouldn't really have minded if they had truly paid the price for their sheet and utter stupidity. The Darwin Award would have gone over nicely here. Ultimately, their collective actions put a lot of people in danger.

There were strong overtones of a D/s relationship but it never came to anything. I was disappointed. Freidrich was clearly the sub (despite being the one to tell Brenna she had to give herself to him) because most of his internal dialogue matches what I am used to in reading about a male submissive - the putting her on a pedestal, goddess, take care of all her needs, live to serve her. Brenna wasn't taking up the Domme position though and that never got resolved.

Ultimately, this was wildly underwhelming and I'm not sure I'll continue this series.

The White Lily is for all those girls out there that might not be good with a sword or have magic but they have a mind and a way with words and want to help to change the world too. The Pen can be just as mighty as the Sword and sometimes more so.

Juliette Cross’s Fairytale retelling with vampires continues with The White Lily. This is the Snow White version. Brennalyn does have a heart as pure as snow and she has taken in seven orphans to prove it. Barely into her twenties and a schoolteacher in a small provincial town Brennalyn is doing everything she can to help out the revolution against the Vampires. She might not be able to fight but she can turn a phase and so she is doing her part to put out fliers to help rally people to the Black Lily’s cause.

Fredrick is sure he is cursed due to the history of his family. His father suffered a brutal death at the hands of his mother.

The only way to dispel this dark enchantment—his family’s bloody history and his legacy of wickedness—was true love itself. Only a lady with heart and soul as pure as snow could break through the ice and awaken the duke to his destiny.


Fredrick never thought he would meet such a woman. He was sure that he would like his immortal life alone. The bewitching and exceedingly kind school teacher is exactly what he needs. Now he just needs to protect her from his curse, an evil Queen and his uncle.

I’m enjoying the Vampire Blood series. Each book builds on the others so I don’t suggest skipping. One of the things that I like the best about this series is that for the couples there is some friction in the beginning but usually they get together in a solid amount of time so that there is more time for rest of the plot arcs. The sex scenes are pretty steamy and Fredrick was exceptionally dreamy. I like that all of the heroines in each story have been really good at different things. The Black Lily is a fighter, The Red Lily has magic and now our White Lily has a printing press. It is great to show how each woman is strong in different ways.

I look forward to Sleeping Beauty’s tale since she is the first heroine to be a vampire. I’m not sure what Lily Color she will be but I’m pretty sure it will be fantastic.

***5 ‘Why Are You On Your Knees?” Stars***

Ever since getting that taste of Friedrich (who will from now on be called Freddy with the blessing of the author :D) in The Red Lily I’ve been doing my best to #practicepatience (badly) for his story, and though it took me a bit to finally dive into The White Lily, I was not disappointed in any way. Even with all the tension between the royal family and those who back the Black Lily, it was a fun read filled with moments that made my heart go all kinds of wonky and twitterpated, my panties melt (and amazingly had no moments that me want to give the author the evil eye) and filled with characters I want to spend more time with and was quite disappointed when there were no more words to read.

I absolutely ADORED Freddy & Brenna! Freddy may just be my favorite non-broody yet alpha AF male Ms. Cross has written to date. He’s sneaky, charming, commanding, dominate and oh my god smexy and then mix in his compassionate heart and simple kindness and you have a very lethal male on your hands. Brenna has that potent and intriguing mix of tender heart and iron will. She’s not afraid to jump into the mix and help out in whatever capacity she can, but she doesn't need to be the in the spotlight.

The chemistry between Freddy and Brenna was off the charts. It was seriously in that whole my my heart all kinds of wonky and twitterpated while melting my panties off chemistry (Honestly don’t even bother with panties). Even when they were dancing around each other with their “secrets” it was hot and then when they finally come clean and get to know each other without all the baggage they are both carrying around...it’s practically perfect. There is a bit of push/pull going on, but the angst is low, and I’m definitely not mad at where they were at in the end.

Part of my enjoyment of any story are well written secondary/supporting cast of characters that inhabit the world and Ms. Cross writes some amazing ones. Brenna’s children had me smiling, especially Izzy though Beatrice wasn’t far behind considering our shared hobby and Denny...Then there is Grant and the men in the Bloodguard. Let’s just say that I wouldn’t be upset at all if they all got their own HEA’s, whether it be in this series or a spin off. As for the direction the overall series arc is going, I’m really enjoying watching as everything unfolds and cannot wait to see what the next book in the series brings!

I am absolutely in love with this series! I remember reading the first one thinking it was going to be a simple fairytale retelling, surprised when it had paranormal content, and then pleased that it was so much more than I had ever dreamed. Now with this latest addition, I’m just plain antsy to find out how this drama is all going to end.

Brennalyn is the local school teacher but on the side she’s fighting for the resistance, which was started by the Black Lily, against the vampire monarchy. Putting her talents to use, she sets herself up as the White Lily to spread the word. The only problem is the Duke of Winter Hill who keeps constantly getting in her way.

Friedrich has been drawn to the allure of Brenna since the first moment he walked into the schoolhouse. He’s aware she’s been spying on him but is uncertain why and for which faction she’s doing so. If it is for his uncle, this could all go terribly wrong.

When their secrets are revealed and one of her children go missing, this couple’s relationship is fast forwarded in an effort to infiltrate their enemy. There is so much heat and chemistry between Brenna and Friedrich. Each of them having sworn off love and marriage, now they only know they need one another. In the middle of a war of good against evil isn’t really the best time to fall in love. Unless you have no other choice.

I loved Friedrich and his instant need of Brenna. Initially, he desires her as a bleeder and a partner to warm his bed. It doesn’t take long for him to want more from her as he recognizes her inner strength. Watching her with her children only makes him want her more. And oh man, when he interacts with the children, my heart melted. Careful ladies, it’ll make your ovaries explode! If you like your heroes possessive, protective and just plain jealous of anyone who looks at his lady, you’re gonna love Friedrich.

Brennalyn was an awesome heroine. Her strength never made her reckless, stupid or too much of anything. She was perfect in her love of hearth and home as well as her beliefs of justice for the lower classes. She stands up for what she believes in and is willing to do what is necessary to save those she loves.

I can’t explain how much I absolutely loved this book, this series. Each one is completely capable of standing alone. There is an overlapping plot that runs through them but even that is explained in each book without it becoming repetitive. However, I’ve fallen in love with each of these couples and I’m so anxious to get to the next one. Greedy, I know. But Ms. Cross has made me that way.

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Aye aye aye, Friedrich is not at all how I pictured him in book 1. Loosely based on Snow White, this Duke Charming is wild and possessive to Brennalyn's schoolmarm. Discovering who the White Lily is his primary focus but he finds himself being distracted by the captivating school teacher who hides behind her ugly grey dresses.

When his uncle King Dominik reveals his plans for the White Lily Friedrich is even more determined to find her before the king gets his hands on her. On realizing that it is Brenna, he whisks her and her melee of children off to his castle to keep them safe. Resisting her while having her under the same roof is next to impossible and both Brenna and Friedrich, find themselves breaking vows that they made to themselves when they realize the true depth of their feelings for each other.

Things are becoming more dangerous with Queen Morgrid and Dominik amassing their bloodlust infected vampire armies, but the Black Lily is getting stronger too with allies joining them in droves. Next up is Vilhelmina's story. Can't wait to see who she's paired up with.

Favorite of the series so far. I love how each book expands on characters we know and the relationships move to the forefront. Brennalyn was perfect for Friedrich he was masculine and alpha and her character complimented him rather than overshadowed him (like Arabelle and Sienna did in the previous books. The building sexual tension between the characters was written wonderfully as were the sex scenes. The sex scenes aren't repetitive in the series they are tailored to the characters personality in the book, so you don't get that insert tab A into slot B moment because you read it in the last book.
I own every book by Mrs. Cross and there's a reason for that (besides the OCD) the world building is excellent and the characters are always whole, even the secondary characters.

I was given an ARC for my honest opinion.

Book Three in The "Vampire Blood" series. This is the story of Friedrich and Brennalyn. Brennan is the local school teacher but she has a secret that she is hiding that puts her is very real danger if found out. Brennalyn has taken in some of the unwanted children who have become like her own children. Brennalyn's friend works at the Duke's house and one day while there 'talking' to her good friend, she looses her way and ends up in front of the Duke, Friedrich. Brennalyn pretends to be interested in being one of his blood women but he calls her out. Brennalyn then reports she wants the school to have a better stove. Brennalyn doesn't know if she can trust Friedrich and doesn't want him to know why she was really there. Friedrich knows that Brennalyn is lying to him but he's not sure if he can trust her. But he does know he wants her. This whole series has been great.

The White Lily was another compelling read in the Vampire Blood series.

I have to say I absolutely love the prologues and epilogues in this series. Ms. Cross writes such gripping and enticing, beginnings and ends, that I’m blown-away and hooked immediately.

This one is a loose retailing of the fairy tale, Snow White. Brennalyn Snow is a school teacher. She’s got a big heart, is a mother to seven orphaned children, and wants to aid the rebellion against the aristocracy vampires that rule over all humans. Friedrich Volya, Duke of Winter Hill is secretly helping the rebellion and has been keeping an eye on the raven haired school teacher for sometime now.

It took me a little while to get into this story. I felt the romance and plot where a little slow going, but once I got into the story, things moved quickly. A few things where easy to spot, but the danger was strong and enticing. Near the end we get a little surprise. Which made me giddy and shows that things will soon be coming to a head in the war against the crown.

“It was no longer a war of humans against vampires. It was a war between justice and tyranny.”

For the romance I wasn’t fully falling into it and I didn’t fully love it like I have the previous two couples in this series. Their romance was still good. The passion and attraction where their and very strong, but something was lacking with Friedrich and Brennalyn’s romance. I can’t put my finger on it, but I just felt something was missing.

As a last note, even though each of the books in the series are about different couples, the series is best read in order. There is a plot that continues thorough out the series and recurring characters.

The White Lily was a riveting read. I’m fond of Ms. Cross’s writing. She just has a way of pulling you into the story and characters and keeping you hooked. I can’t wait for the next installment in the Vampire Blood series.

Rated: 4 Stars

*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy provided by Entangled Publishing, LLC via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.

The White Lily sizzles with passion and danger as humans and vampires both continue their fight against a mad queen and her desire to enslave the human race. While Brenna burns with a fiery righteousness and Friedrich is simply perfection.
With this installment to the series, Ms Cross brings us the Snow White fairy tale in Brennalyn Snow and her seven children. It took me a little while to realise the significance of this children but I loved it when I had that "ah hah" moment and it clicked. Then, of course, there was the poison apple and how Snow White needed to be revived with a kiss from her handsome prince. I had wondered how Ms Cross was going to portray that and let me say, without spoilers, it was brilliant. Tragic, heartbreaking, romantic, deeply moving.
The war continues to heat up between The Black Lily resistance and the ruling vampires. It was certainly very obvious when confronted by the evil of King Dominik and Queen Morgrid and the plight of the northern villagers who have been captured.
"One thing Friedrich knew for certain. While this bloody war may have begun by Arabelle and her peasant army of Sylus near the Glass Tower, it was no longer a war of humans against vampires. It was a war between justice and tyranny."
I have been intrigued by Friedrich right from the moment I met him in The Black Lily. I knew he was sympathetic to their cause and cared about the humans who were part of his responsibility. Friedrich is everything I love in a hero. Dark, intense, passionate, protective, possessive. Tender. I adored his pursuit of Brenna. It took my breath away. I got very cross with Brenna when she rebuffed him in the beginning and I was stunned by his patience and persistence with her. If I had been treated the way he had, I might have been a lot less amiable than he was. He stole my heart with his charm and his kindness. He is also stunning in his fierceness and his fighting prowess.
Brenna was a complicated heroine for me. I admired her for her ideology and her taking the risks she did even as she had seven children dependent upon her. She was brave when it came to doing what was right and when it came to protecting her children, but there was a moment with herself when it came to matters of the heart, she was a coward. I got so angry with her. But I also saw past my own anger to realise she had been hurt in the past and was only trying to protect herself from going through a similar pain again. I was glad to see her work past her own fears and trust Friedrich enough to move forward.
I enjoyed seeing Marius, Arabelle, Nikolai and Sienna make an appearance. It's like visiting with old friends. Ms Cross, thank you for that conversation between Marius and Arabelle. You know, the one where Marius is urging Arabelle to do something. That conversation made me so happy.
I also loved the introduction of some new characters with a more in depth look at Grant, Friedrich's human servant who is more than he seems, the Bloodguard, Mikhail and Dimitri. I want to see Grant get his heart's desire and I want to see a pairing between Dimitri and Helena. If you're listening Ms Cross, that's my Vampire Blood "wish list". I already know I will see more of Mikhail very soon and I can't wait.
Thank you Ms Cross. Another stellar addition to the Vampire Blood series. I am looking forward to the next book and the culmination of the war.

Received an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first taste of anything by Juliette Cross and perhaps I should have picked up the first two books this before I ate this third book of the series.

This book did not disappoint me whatsoever. I absolutely loved the romance between Friedrich and Brennalyn. It wasn't rushed and certainly wasn't insta love. It was built from a friendship first and then came the romance. I really enjoyed that. So many romance novels have this and it is such a turn off. This one was so different.

I really enjoyed this book and enjoyed the story. It was refreshing and the male is so Alpha, the kind of male that would make any woman swoon.

If you want to read a book that has slow romance build, then this series is definitely for you.

Publisher's Description:

To the north of the Varis empire, a mysterious faction spreads propaganda against the vampire monarchy. Friedrich Volya, the Duke of Winter Hill, seeks to discover who they are before his uncle finds them first. King Dominik will punish the traitors with brutal force.

Local schoolteacher, the raven-haired Brennalyn, is on her own mission—to spy on the duke and discover what she can for the Black Lily. She longs to help the commonwealth and bring justice to the many orphans left behind from the ravages of the blood madness, like the children she lovingly keeps in her care. What she doesn’t plan for is the heart-pounding attraction she feels for the duke, enemy to the Black Lily.

But when Brennalyn’s secret puts her life and the life of her children in danger, Friedrich steps in as her protector, she finds out there’s more to the duke than she thought.

My Thoughts:

So far in this series we have had fairytale takes on Cinderella, Red Riding Hood and now Snow White.
This newest book of this series is lightly based on Snow White. Instead of seven dwarfs we have seven orphaned children, the most endearing one to me is Izzy who we have already met briefly in one of the prior books. She is a star and a scene stealer with her speech impediment. and her trusting nature.

Friedrich Volya, the Duke of Winter Hill is not like his father before him or his cruel uncle. He actually sides with the faction of the Black Lily, fully supporting their cause.

Local schoolteacher, Brennalyn is trying very hard to discover what she can for the Black Lily. She has no idea that Friedrich, a Vampire Duke, is also on their side, after all aren't almost all Vampires their enemy.
After they discover that they have the cause of the Black Lily in common will these two prior enemies come together and profess their love and devotion to not only their mutual cause but each other?

I gave this third book in this series 4.75 of 5.0 stars for storyline and character development and a high sensual rating of 4.5 of 5.0 flames. The intimacy between this hero and heroine literally burns.
This wonderfully written book is a page turner and one for the keeper shelves.

I received a complimentary digital ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley to read. This in no way affected my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

One of the most erotic reads from the Vampire Blood series thus far! Snow won’t be the only thing melting in The White Lily.

The saga continues with the school teacher (and sometime spy for the rebellion) Brennalyn. The fair lady and mother of orphans will do her duty to see justice for those she claims as her own. There is just one devastatingly irritating, yet irresistible flaw in her plan. The Duke of Winter Hill, Friedrich Volya.

The Duke is no fool. He sees the lovely raven haired beauty plotting along. Little does she know, though, he wants to help her– in more ways than she can possibly imagine. I kept a perpetual smile while reading. The White Lily is a dangerously flirty fun filled with the most exquisite sexual tension. The outlying plotline took a backseat in book three to allow the coupling of Brennalyn and Friedrich to take center stage. The only “spoiler-ish” thing I am willing to say is that I am reminded of the infamous chapter 32 in the Kresley Cole IAD series. (((SO HOT)))

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, each book from Juliette Cross seems to be better than the last. She is an author on the rise and taking the PNR world by the throat with her vampire crew. Well written and perfectly executed, her books are an automatic-one-click purchase.

Nothing but five-star love!
~Tanja

The White Lily is book three in the Vampire Blood series by Juliette Cross. Most know that I am a huge fan of Juliette’s writing. I have been since the very first book. Each book she has written has captured me within it’s pages. But there is something special about this series. Something that I’m not sure I can describe. And each book just keeps getting better and better. This one is a very loose retelling of the fairy tale, Snow White. Of all the characters I have met so far in this series, I think Brennalyn and Friedrich have stolen my heart the most.

Brennalyn (Brenna) Snow is a school teacher. She is also mother to seven orphaned children that will steal your heart. Brennalyn wants with all her heart to aid in the rebellion against the vampire aristocracy that rules over the human peasants. The rebellion is called The Black Lily. So Brennalyn has been printing up flyers and distributing them all on her own and signing them The White Lily.

Brenna is convinced that the nearby Duke of Winter Hill, Friedrich Volya, who is nephew to the evil King Dominik, could be a source of information. So she’s been visiting Winter Hill and trying to gain information from her friend that works there. Unbeknownst to Brenna, Friedrich is on to her and has been watching the raven haired beauty.

Friedrich knows about the pamphlets that have been turning up as of late. He needs to find out who is printing them before his Uncle does. King Dominic has some very special punishments for traitors.

When Friedrich and Brenna come face to face, the attraction is strong. But Brenna is here for only one reason, to help The Black Lily. Brenna has been hurt badly in the past and she has vowed to never give her heart again. She has seven children who depend on her and a coming war she is determined to help with. She will not give in to this handsome Duke, no matter how badly she wants to.

Friedrich has never allowed himself to harbor feelings for any woman, vampire or human. But something about the beautiful Brenna has captured his heart and won’t let go.

“She was his addiction, his obsession, his all-consuming weakness.”

The bond grows stronger between Friedrich and Brenna. I want to warn you that this vampire will melt your heart. He is determined to win Brenna‘s trust. But time is not something they will have to explore their feelings for each other. Danger has found one of Brenna’s children. Friedrich and Brenna are forced to travel to Izeling Tower to a ball thrown by King Dominic and his mother, Queen Morgrid for answers.

In true Juliette Cross fashion, the book builds to an intense peak enough to make my heart beat right out of my chest. The book goes from sweet romantic words, intensely sexy times, cute, adorable children, and heart pounding action. So the book has everything. I could not stop reading. My husband was lucky I was able to provide dinner.

Just a note, even though each of the books in this series is about a different couple, the series is best read in order. There is a plot that continues throughout the series and the characters are recurring. I also want to add that Juliette writes the BEST prologues and epilogues. Just the prologue alone took my breath away. I was hooked immediately.

If you haven’t started this series yet, start with Book one, The Black Lily, then book two is The Red Lily. This series is amazing and I don’t want you to miss a single word of it. I can’t wait to see what Juliette Cross has in store for us next. Don’t forget to check out some of her other series as well. They are all amazing.

“It was no longer a war of humans against vampires. It was a war between justice and tyranny.”

4.5 stars

Book three in Juliette Cross’ Vampire Blood series brings us Friedrich Volya, Duke of Winter Hill, and a naughty duke he is.

“You’re most improper for a royal duke.”
“Thank you, I do my best.”

The reformed rake is one of my favourite tropes out there and Friedrich does it justice being the perfect blend of charming and cheeky whilst having that strong dominance and presence which comes with being vampire royalty. Popular with the ladies, he’s knocked off his stride when teacher and mother to seven adopted orphans, Brennalyn Snow proves that not all women are so easy to woo.

“I can pretend I am only bewitched by your blood and lusting for your flesh.”

The White Lily was definitely on the slower burn end of the romance scale, but that was fitting to the overall story because there is so much more as King Dominik makes his appearance in his quest to discover just who The White Lily is, whilst his mother, Queen Morgrid continues in her tyranny against the villagers. And as the story progresses and tension builds within the kingdom and surrounding villages, it’s also building between Friedrich and Brenna, because he is nothing but determined to show her his true self.

“She was his addiction, his obsession, his all-consuming weakness.”

With passionate build-up and plenty of fight and humour between this couple as well as lovely softer moments involving the children, once again Juliette Cross has created a couple to adore. But when the crux of this story hits, it hits hard and fast, leaving your heart in your throat, clawing at the pages desperate to see how the story will unfold, and that’s why I love this series: the final book, The Emerald Lily, can’t come soon enough for me.

The White Lily by Juliette Cross is the 3rd book in her fantastic Vampire Blood series. I loved the first two books in this series, and was amazed how Juliette Cross just keeps on giving us another fantastic story. Seriously folks, if you have not read Juliette Cross, you are missing a wonderful author, who never fails to wow us each and every time.

In the first book of this series, The Black Lily, the themed fairy tale background was Cinderella; in The Red Lilly it was Red Riding Hood, and in The White Lilly, it is Snow White. We meet our wonderful sweet heroine, Brennalyn Snow, who is a school teacher in Terrington, and she also has adopted 7 homeless children. Brenna has been visiting the lands of the Duke of Winter Hill to spy on him. Why? She is a supporter of The Black Lily, but unbeknownst to everyone, she is secretly The White Lily, who prints out propaganda against the vampire monarchy.

Friedrich Volya, is the Duke of Winter Hill and our hero. One day he has one of his men bring Brenna to him, to find out why she is spying on him; he is suspicious as to who she supports. Friedrich, whom we met in the last book, is a full supporter to the Black Lily, and hates his evil uncle, King Dominik; but he has to put on an act that he supports the monarch or he will be marked as a traitor.

Despite their suspicions of each other, in a short time their attraction becomes something neither can avoid. Brenna does not want any relationship and knows she does not fit with the Duke for long term. Friedrich finds himself besotted with the beautiful sweet Brennalyn, and is determined to make her his. Friedrich knows he must protect Brenna, since the King is looking for the White Lily, and he moves her to his mansion, with her 7 children. I have to say, I adored the children, which was such an excellent added element to the story. Watching them with Friedrich or his men was sweet, and it also helped bring Brenna and him together.
What follows is a very exciting adventure that will have Friedrich, his men (The Bloodguard) and Brenna attempt a rescue that will put her life in danger, as well as all of them. As we raced to the pulse pounding climax, I loved seeing those we met in the first two books join the battle. I loved Friedrich and Brennalyn together, as they had great chemistry together, and made such a great couple. Juliette Cross has given us wonderful characters in all three books, as well as flawlessly moving the story along cohesively.
Vampire Blood is a fantastic series, and so very well written by Juliette Cross. The White Lily was another fantastic ride. I can’t get enough of this series, with so many great characters, sexy couples, and bad villains. You need to be reading this series, if you have not done so yet.

"You want me too kiss you… And bite you… Lick you… Fuck you."

*sigh* that quote makes me tingle in all the right places. On that note, I enjoy a good erotic pnr romance and the Vampire Blood series by Juliette Cross is exactly what I'm talking about. You're thrust into a vast world of darkness. Everywhere around you there is corruption and deceit. The vampire order is ruling over the humans, thus causing the rebellion.

Friedrich is a duke, vampire royalty. While his lover is Brennalyn, a local school teacher.
Little does Friedrich know that Brennalyn is in on the rebellion against humans and vampires. Both carry secrets, but once they are out in the open . . .

Well that's for you to read and find out. XD

The White Lily is an action packed adventure, with romance that make your toes curl!