Brennalyn Snow is a school teacher and a revolutionary . She also has seven adopted children to look after.
Friedrich Volya is the vampire Duke of Winter Hill. He knows there is someone in his area that is printing and distributing leaflets to encourage the humans to rise up against the Vampire aristocracy that rule them.
Our heroine is a very brave , but a bit naive young woman. She doesn't realize how much danger she is in.
Our hero lives by his own rules. Not the way his family think he should.
The story in this occasionally gets lost in the sex. It's still an exciting and action packed book. It's part of a series that I would say you should read in order , so that you know what the revolution is all about. The heroines all have a slight resemblance to ones you might have read about as a child, but they are definitely adult stories.

5 - "The prick is a little painful... But you'll only remember the pleasure." Stars!

We finally get Friedrich’s story in the third book of Juliette Cross’s Vampire Blood Series. The White Lily puts the Duke of Winter Hill and local schoolteacher Brennalyn Snow firmly in villainous King Dominik’s crosshairs.

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This book was a little more of a slow burn compared to its predecessors, the first half or so dealt with the budding relationship between Friedrich and Brennalyn, but then everything in relation to the bigger story arc comes to the fore in the second half, as the relationship and feelings between them deepen.

"You’re most improper for a royal duke…"

"Thank you… I do my best."

I loved the verbal sparring between these two. Friedrich isn’t shy about ensuring that Brenna knows exactly how much he is attracted to her, and although reluctant to become one in a long line of women from the village who have willingly become one of his bleeders in the past, she cannot deny just how mutual their feelings are for each other.

The man made her want to climb in his lap and run away at the same time…

But she was feisty with it, and never backed down when it came to getting her point across with him, and I enjoyed the fact that she made him work for what he wanted. Her adopted children and their care paramount to her more than her own wants and desires.

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

We are definitely reaching the crescendo of this series now, there is more involvement from the Blood Guard in this book which bodes well for the future, and the battle between the Black Lily and the Vampire Royal family is very much firmly in the foreground in the latter stages of this book.

"Your cause… My cause."

Not one too wish my life away waiting for books to be released (soooo untrue it’s not funny) I cannot wait to get my hands on The Emerald Lily at this point I have absolutely no idea how the author plans to close out this series, and January 2018 cannot come soon enough for me to have all of my questions answered.

"I can wait for more…"

This is just what the entertainment gods in the fantasy world I visit recommended. A shot of vampire meets human fix.
The story revolves around Brennalyn Snow or as the Duke, Friedrich, calls her Ms. Snow, and an uprising to challenge the reign of terror unleashed on the people by a very powerful vampire King. Brenna is a schoolteacher at Terrington and she is also a spy calling herself, The White Lily, who helps print publications aimed at enlightening the local people on the uprising. Her intention to spy on the Duke turns into an instant attraction, one that neither of them saw coming, but have to embrace, well...The Duke does this so well, and he goes after his prey. Brennalyn, well, she's never liked being hunted but cannot resist the way her heart beats faster at the thought of this Duke.

The ending was quite predictable and what Friedrich had against him in the story was only the bad reputation of his family, I did not see him deal with a greater challenge in the book.
I did however found his ability to humble himself quite intriguing because this then made Brenna see him in a different light, hence absolving him of the opinion she had of him due to his family's past.
Brenna's connection with the seven orphans she took in was touching and the lengths she went to save Helena in the story was something unexpected for me.

It's been a great read and I received an advance readers copy from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review and now my thirst for a vampire fix has been quenched!

'The White Lily' by Juliette Cross is Book Three in The "Vampire Blood" series. This is the story of Friedrich Volya, the Duke of Winter Hill and Brennalyn. I have read the previous books (and loved them!) but feel this can easily be a standalone book.
Brennalyn 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 a soft heart too and 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 not sure yet if he can trust her....but he does know he wants her.
This whole series has been great! This book just added to my love of this series. I cannot wait for more books to come by Ms. Cross!
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Vampire and schoolteacher .
Fredrich and Brennalyn are great characters whom has a special connection..
An epic vampire paranormal romance with drama,action,suspense and passion.
Haven't read the others but didn't have trouble following story.
Enjoyed reading.

Certainly an interesting storyline. Good overall writing. Liked it for the most part

It took me longer to settle into this book than it did the previous ones but by the time I'd reached the third chapter I found I was enjoying it.

Brennalyn Snow is the school teacher at Terrington she's beautiful with a huge heart proven by the fact that she's adopted seven children and these children steal the show, they are completely adorable.
Brennalyn believes in the Black Lily and justice and she's trying to discover where the Duke's loyalty lies.
The Duke is supporting the Black Lily but his uncle has planted traitors before so he's suspicious about Miss Snow.
Despite their suspicions they are very attracted to each other although each has sworn to never get seriously involved with another.
There's some fabulous characters in this book particularly the children, the Bloodguard, Friedrich and of course Brennalyn.

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I don't know if its just that I'm sceptical by nature but when they arrived at Izeing I expected them to be incredibly cautious (discreetly writing notes and burning them) after all his uncle already suspects he's a traitor yet they talk freely in their room a room in his uncles home.
I know this is a paranormal romance and not a book to be taken too seriously but I'll admit this bothered me because it seemed so obvious, the perfect opportunity for his uncle to discover once and for all if he's a traitor.

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Despite the spoiler I really enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next one.

I voluntarily read a review copy kindly provided by NetGalley and Entangled Publishing LLC.

This review is as spoiler free as possible for this, and the previous books; however I can’t stress strongly enough that you need to read the books in order: The Black Lilly, The Red Lilly, and then The White Lilly to really understand and appreciate this amazing world and the characters that live in it.

Book three of the Vampire Blood series has us well and truly enmeshed in a world of humans ruled by vampires. What should be a peaceful coexistence has instead turned into oppression. The highest echelons of vampire society have been infected with sanguine furorem, the blood sickness, which transforms vampires into sadistic creatures with an unquenchable bloodlust, and those infected are spreading it for their own nefarious purposes. But all is not lost; the Resistance is growing, an army of humans and unaffected vampires, led by the infamous Black Lilly.

The White Lilly reintroduces us to Friedrich, Duke of Winterhill, who is covertly aiding the resistance while attempting to maintain a façade of loyalty to the crown to his uncle who strongly suspects his true allegiance. He meets Brennalyn who has secrets of her own. Secrets so dangerous they put her, and everyone she loves, in mortal peril.
Juliette Cross has done it again. By book three The Vampire Blood world is already well developed, but each new title adds new depths and nuances, expanding an already fascinating world.

Of course, characterisation is spot on and I’d expect nothing less from this author. All characters regardless of whether they are the main players or just in the periphery are anything but cardboard cut-outs. Each have their own stories, their own distinct personalities, which makes it so easy to either love them… or hate them.

Friedrich is my personal favourite of the male leads so far. Don’t get me wrong, the previous two are fantastic, but Friedrich has such a playful, humorous side to him. He’s so naughty, in all the right ways!
Brennalyn makes a lovely female lead and the perfect balance to Friedrich. Perhaps a little naïve in her understanding of safety for her and her family, but there is no doubting her courage and willingness to do whatever it takes for those she loves.

Although completely addictive and page turning, I didn’t find the storyline quite as intense as The Red Lilly, but that’s a good thing; a little lightness after the harrowing events of book two. A breather before what I’m sure will be a powerful journey towards the end of the series.
I can’t wait for book four and if you haven't started this series yet, do it now!

*Advanced Reading Copy received from publisher in lieu of an honest review. My thanks to Juliette Cross and Entangled Publishing for giving me the opportunity to review this fantastic book.

This series is a hit! I loved this alternative perspective with the introduction of the White Lily! Bold and sassy and competent heroines who take the lead, charging into danger while protecting the ones that they love- paired with the fairy tale noir twist- and seriously delicious heroes with fangs I want to bang- Yes, I highly recommend!