Venice--Her Serene Highness-- boasts many things, including Vampires... The mysterious Lord and Lady Lamberti invite Allegra and her two friends, Sophia and Eloise, to holiday with them at their exclusive summerhouse on the Rivera del Brenta. The evening of their arrival the three women are shocked to discover they’re among a clan of vampires and that they’re to compete for the affections of one four hundred and twenty year old elder, who’s in need of a bride. Those who refuse to play, those who aren’t accepting of the kindred, and those who fail, must die. Allegra remembers Gabriele from her hedonistic dreams and is eager to know him better, and although Gabriele’s obsessed with her, he must spend time with each woman before he makes his selection... Can Allegra play the kindred’s game long enough to garner the ultimate prize, Gabriele’s affections, or is the price…too high?

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Review Snippets

A vampiric version of the classic story of Cinderella and her Prince Charming... The heat in these pages was enough to steam up my glasses. - J.D. The Pink Posse

...this is truly a book that stays with you long after the last page is read. Dawn Roberto - The Road To Romance

Monica Martin has done a terrific job of showing their strengths and weaknesses. Ms Martin has done her research for this story and it shows. I loved this book. It is a true love story that seemed so real to me. Moonluster - Fallen Angel Reviews

I was favorably impressed with the way the author made the vampire world come to life. The love scenes are beautifully written, and you can taste the passion between the two. Char - May Reviews

...rich in detail with aspects of intrigue, romance, and a whole lot of naughtiness that is sure to excite your senses with some really stirring sex scenes. Aggie -Just Erotic Romance Reviews

Every scene is rich in detail as well as sensuality. I could not put this book down.- Michelle - Romance Junkies

Allegra’s Seduction is an emotionally stirring story based on the hierarchy of the vampires and their ways, steamy and provocative this story will be enjoyed by many. TRS~ Reviewer: Anita

The love story of Allegra and Gabriele is very emotional and powerful. I would recommend it to anyone who likes dark vampire romance. Regina Paul

Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance

Cover art by Martine Jardin - Edited by Stefani V. Kelsey - Click to buy

Excerpt

A loud crashing noise wrenched Allegra from her peaceful slumber. She sat up in bed, her heart racing wildly. A mournful wailing followed. Her blood pounded rapidly, fear bubbling up inside her.

“Allegra! Awaken, Allegra,” a serene, soothing voice beckoned.

Allegra pushed the curls from her eyes and timidly peered about her. Nothing. ’Tis only the wind! She slumped against the pillows and sighed in relief.

The terrace doors rattled violently.

“No! ’Tis not a dream, you’re perfectly lucid,” she whispered, eyes fixed on the trembling doors. They burst open, crashing against the pale stucco walls. She recoiled, pulling the bedcovers up to her chin.

A man stood on the threshold, his sable cloak whipping about his imposing form. The moonlight cast its blue glow over his long, dark curls, his face obscured by shadow. “I seek your company. Permit me entrance to your chamber,” he uttered. His voice was like a lover’s caress; soft, silky and mysteriously seductive.

Allegra shook her head. “N--no!” She scrambled from the bed and backed away. If he had a mind to, he could march straight inside!

As though reading her thoughts, he said, “Sweet Allegra, I must obtain your permission to enter your chamber.” He raised his right hand and motioned to her. “Come to me.”

She turned and hurried toward the opposite doorway.

“Don’t forsake me!” His anguished words halted her flight.

No! Don’t listen to him, Allegra!

Helpless, she turned and looked at him. The bright glint in his yellow eyes pierced hers, sending a shudder right through her. “Come,” he repeated. She moved toward him, vaguely aware of picking up her feet. Before she realized it, she was standing before him.

This can’t be real! Fear curled through her limbs and making them weak. ’Tis only a dream! It cannot be anything else!

“Oh, Allegra, ‘tis a very vivid dream.” No man had ever spoken her name so intimately. How did he know it?

“What do you want from me?”

“Your surrender...fair damsel.”

Icy fingers clutched at her shoulders, crushing her against his steely form.

He smelled of fine musk cologne and something else she couldn’t quite distinguish.

His frosty breath fanned her cheek and then her ear. “Don’t run,” his words whispered at her ear. “Don’t fight me, you’ll never win.” His lips moved over the column of her neck, his tongue flicking over the pulsing jugular vein. “You should realize you’re powerless to hide from me, sweet Allegra.” His teeth grazed her flesh.