A Taste for Control

Rose (a human) is a private investigator and her client wants proof that vampires exist. She does not believe in vampires but the $7000 this job pays will help her make her dream come true. She wants to have a baby but she is unwilling to give up control of her life and settle down with a man so she intends to be artificially inseminated, and the procedure is expensive. On her search for proof of vampires she ends up in bar talking to James who claims to know all about the vampire race. Rose quickly jots down all the information that James begins to tell her then she realizes that James actually believes he is a vampire. Realizing that she may be in the company of a crazy person Rose gets up to leave, then James shows her his fangs and tries to compel her to stay. When that does not work, much to James' surprise, he kidnaps her because he wants her for his own. When news of the humans kidnapping is made known to Lucien (the leader of the vampires) he calls upon Duncan (a hybrid vampire and Ian's twin from A TASTE FOR REVENGE) to rescue the woman. Duncan does not want to get involved but ultimately he does his leaders bidding and goes on the rescue mission. Duncan has the advantage because, due to his hybrid status, he is able to withstand the sunlight and he knows James cannot. When Duncan arrives at James' house tempers flare and the fight begins. Duncan ends up trapping James with sunlight and begins searching the house for the kidnapped woman. He finds her in James' room, completely naked, and tied to the bed. Immediately the passions spark, but James escapes and Duncan has to fight to keep the one person he has ever been drawn to out of harm's way. Duncan wants Rose, there is no doubt about that, but he absolutely refuses to take a mate. Rose resists Duncan's help at first, but then realizes she is going to need some help when another, even older and stronger, vampire threatens her safety. As their journey takes them to their homeland of Ireland their lust for each other overwhelms them and their control cracks a little at a time. James unknowingly converts Rose to a vampire. Could James fulfill Rose's dream of having a baby? How will Rose react when she realizes that James does not want to have children? Can they give up their control for the love that is growing between them? I got my first glimpse of Patrice Michelle's writing in SCIONS: RESURRECTION, upon finishing that book I order several more of her books. I was a little hesitant to read this book because I was disappointed in the editing quality of A TASTE FOR PASSION so I was not expecting much better from this book and I am glad it exceeded my expectations. Duncan and Rose's story was a sizzling tale. Patrice Michelle paints a vivid picture of her vampire world that draws the reader. It can get a little confusing with the different vampire races and their background, but the book does not focus too much on that so my overall rating was not effected. It certainly helped that the boo

Dramatic, seductive and emotionally gripping, A Taste of Control is a must read. Rose and Duncan are the best of this wonderfully woven world of vampires from Patrice Michelle yet, but the Kendrian characters are unforgettable as a whole. I wanted to wrap my arms around Duncan and hold on forever. He's a man's man whose tortured soul calls to a woman instantly, even in all his intensity. Kudos to Ms. Michelle on what I believe is her best story yet!"

loved it great followup to the first 2 in the series this had a better story line and kept you going to the end

What happens when a mind-reading hybrid vampire meets a stubborn human woman whose tight rein of control over her emotions rivals his? While looking for proof that vampires existed at an exclusive club, Rose Sinclair, a PI, finds herself kidnapped by a rogue vampire. She is rescued by Ducan Mordoor in the nick of time but the medallion that Rose inherited from her mother starts a chain of events that plunges them into further danger and suspense. If you've ever experienced the feeling of being an outsider, you will be able to relate to Duncan with ease. Duncan's stoic exterior conceals a sensitive soul while Rose has her own hidden emotional wounds. Patrice's skill in writing scorching love scenes requires no introduction. Watching the two of them fight their attraction to each other while contending with vampire politics and unexpected twists makes for an engrossing and satisfying read.

Do Vampires Exist? That is what private investigator Rose Sinclair intends to find out for her client. She decides to go to an exclusive nightclub where she meets James, who proceeds to enlighten Rose about the world of vampires. Rose`s life is forever changed when she is kidnapped by a rogue vampire, who has his own secret agenda. Entering into this fast moving tale is Duncan Mordoor, a hybrid vampire. Duncan is asked to rescue Rose by his own twin brother Ian, who is Vite, Leader of the Kendrian clan of Vampires. Duncan has shied away from humans because they have a tendency to bore him, and other Vampires don't want to be around him because he is not a true-blooded vampire. Rose Sinclair has always maintained fierce control over her emotions, and refuses to let anyone get close to her. While Duncan has immense control over his emotions, and stays away from others. Sparks fly when Duncan touches Rose for the first time. The pages literary sizzle whenever they are near each other. They discover more about themselves and a past that they were never aware of until now. I am delighted by the adventures of Duncan Mordoor, the moody twin brother. A Taste For Control is the third book in a series but can stand alone. Patrice Michelle's writing is scrumptious. The characters are so vivid that they leap off the pages. I could not get enough of this story. I highly recommend this book for a very erotic read and it is worth reading more than once. Gene Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed