Provocation by Katja Desjarlais is a thrilling and captivating read that will keep vampire fans on the edge of their seats. The book follows Rhys Kaius, a vampire who was chosen and groomed to be the perfect vampire: resourceful, remorseless, and unscrupulous. He's spent centuries running the underground Tender trade in the haunt, training women as courtesans for the vampire elite and trading them for wealth, favors, and reputation. But when his favorite Tender, Lis Bruckner, goes rogue, neither his reputation nor his wealth can keep his fate untangled from hers.

Lis Bruckner made headlines with her tale of being a Tender within the vampire world and now finds herself captured and held in the cells below the place she once called home. The countdown has begun, and the clock is ticking. Will Rhys and Lis manage to break free from their prison, or will their story become the Shakespearean tragedy the public demands?

Desjarlais's writing is enthralling and beautifully descriptive, creating a vivid and immersive world that readers will find hard to leave. The book's pacing is excellent, with plenty of action and suspense to keep readers engaged throughout.

The characters in Provocation are well-developed, and their struggles and relationships are explored in depth. Rhys is a complex character who is both idolized by few and despised by most, and his list of enemies runs as long as the requests for his curated companions. Lis is a strong and independent woman who refuses to be a victim and fights for her freedom.

Overall, Provocation is a must-read for fans of the vampire genre. It is a gripping, thrilling, and beautifully written tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that will leave readers wanting more.

Kinda confused me at first, but when I kept reading was able to sort it. I loved the interaction between Liz and Ryes. Looking forward to reading more of the books.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

Thank you netgalley and Backlit PR for allowing me to read this book. DNF. I was really excited to read a vampire romance for a change but I was immediately lost from the start. I know people said you can read it as a stand-alone but I disagree. I couldn’t keep up with all the different characters and the story line. I was hoping to get more into the book as it went on I just couldn’t.

Thank you Netgalley, Katja Desjarlais and The Wild Rose Press for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. This book was a well written vampire story in the modern age. I thought the pacing was good and the characters well established. You really end up routing for Rhys and Lis. I wish I had read the first 3 books first, though I think this was good as a stand alone.

OMG, this has to be one of the cutest laugh out loud hot sexy paranormal romance I have read in awhile. Perfect afternoon read.