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Cosmic Cardio (Once Upon a Bite Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Charity Parkerson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 323 ratings
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Cosmos feels like he’s just found himself. Then a young vamp rips everything away from him. Now he must get his revenge.

In his twenties, Cosmos fluttered around, doing every odd job imaginable. Only recently has he discovered his passion: fitness. He’s started his spin class, Cosmic Cardio, and—for the first time—everything in his life feels complete. Until one bite at a club ruins everything. Now, there’s only one thing Cosmos can do to reclaim his pride. He has to find the vampire who bit him and destroy his life.

When Vega’s ex left him with a teenaged son years ago, he thought being a single dad would be his biggest challenge. Then his son came home a vampire. Now his son won’t stop turning people against their will. When Cosmos shows up angry and bent on teaching his son a lesson, Vega is just fed up enough to let it happen. After all, it’s not like Cosmos plans to kill him. He simply intends to marry Vega and be the step-vampire from hell. Vega has already had one nightmare marriage. At least Cosmos intends to co-parent. What does he have to lose? Only maybe his heart. That’s nothing he hasn’t lost before.

Cosmic Cardio is the second book in Charity Parkerson’s Once Upon a Bite series. These books are meant to be short, fun paranormal romps to brighten your day.
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Vampire, Charity Parkerson, Cosmic Cardio, Once Upon a Bite, Paranormal Romance
Vampire, Paranormal, Romance, Charity Parkerson, Cosmic Cardio, Once Upon a Bite
Vampire, Cosmic Cardio, Charity Parkerson, Paranormal, Romance, Once Upon a Bite

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BNLYKTKN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Punk & Sissy Publications (April 24, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 24, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2420 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 129 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1959576135
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 323 ratings

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Charity Parkerson

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Charity Parkerson is an award-winning and multi-published author with several companies. Born with no filter from her brain to her mouth, she decided to take this odd quirk and insert it in her characters. One of her greatest loves is writing morally gray characters. You’ll find them scattered throughout her hundreds of titles.

*Eight-time Readers’ Favorite Award Winner

*2015 Passionate Plume Award Finalist

*2013 Reviewers’ Choice Award Winner

*2012 ARRA Finalist for Favorite Paranormal Romance

*Five-time winner of The Mistress of the Darkpath

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Sheila Gallagher
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023
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Cosmos is turned into a vampire against his will. Draco and Tate help him to survive and learn how to be a vampire. Cosmos is angry and goes looking for the guy that turned him. He finds him and his father who is not a vampire. Cosmos is attracted to the father, Vega. He threatens to marry Vega and be Aaron's stepfather. Vega's attracted also. He helps Cosmos to get his new business to work with his new lifestyle. Then the past interferes. Will Cosmos and Vega overcome it?

I enjoyed this story. It was not as fun as Little Pest as Cosmos is more serious than Tate. I liked how Cosmos handled Aaron. He is a good mentor. I enjoyed watching Vega lightly tread into a new relationship with Cosmos after being hurt by his ex. I also appreciated what Vega needed to do to be with Cosmos. They were good together. Cosmos is upset but Vega can calm him and vice versa. They are a good match. I also liked watching Aaron grow up.

Looking forward to the next book 'cause I enjoyed the first two.
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M Marshall
4.0 out of 5 stars Cosmic Cardio just doesn’t rise to the same levels of Little Pest
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2023
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Rating: 3.75 🌈

Charity Parkerson has written a darkly funny trio of sexy vampire romances. Short tales of life cut unexpectedly, savagely short for three young men who end up with their HEA, no, it’s a true forever ever after, unless they see the sunlight, as they each get a vampire forever after.

I really adored the first story, Little Pest. I thought the author was able to bring about so many layers to her characters, let us into what made the unusual relationship between a “little” vampire who needs to be loved and taken care of and a ancient vampire who’s been lonely and lost in bitterness. The Daddy kink is well done, the humor works, the plot just came together. All in Las Vegas.

Cosmic Cardio just doesn’t rise to the same levels. The comedy is missing, and I understand that, given the elements. But something similar was also in place in book 1, and Parkerson found a way to insert a humorous scene or two. Here it’s death, revenge, instant sex, and instant love/affection. All as a way to control a murderous teenage vampire on a rampage. A stepdad vampire as a revenge act. A overwhelmed single dad agreeing because he can’t control his teenager. Oh my.

Hmm. Nope, maybe if there had been a longer scenario, more time for the men to get together, lay out the plan to control angsty vampire teen with an attitude problem. The author has a huge comic relief element there and never explored it. That might taken this a more likable and interesting way.

Instead it’s all let’s have quick sex for the adults. Tiny exposition, and boom step vampire.

For me , it harder to care about any of them this way. Even Cosmo who we met briefly in Little Pest.

At the 75 percent level, Parkerson’s characters take a turn into realistic form. We see a believable sense of multi-dimensional interpersonal relationships, and a true understanding of family dynamics arrives. That remaining part of the book is perhaps its best . It’s certainly it most emotionally real and satisfying.

I liked it but didn’t adore it. Still a great cover.

Now onto Must be Clowning, book 3.

Clowns. I hate Clowns. Thank you, Dumbo, very much. But I’ll read it and hope that the humor , wit, and well rounded storytelling I found In Little Pest makes a return.

Until then, I’m recommending Once Upon A Bite series of quick paranormal vampire tales. Like romantic horror Bonbons, make a swift snack with them!

Once Upon A Bite:
- [x] Little Pest #1
- [x] Cosmic Cardio #2
- [ ] Must be Clowning Me #3 - May 8, 2023

Note: love these covers!
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treets
5.0 out of 5 stars Just as good as the first!
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023
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There were several reviews for this book that said something about not being as funny as the first book, or not as cute. I think this book is just as good as the first book, and I definitely wouldn’t let those reviews keep you from reading this book. The characters in this book (Aaron in particular, but all in one way or another) are dealing with a bit more difficult of pasts than Tate or Draco had been. I think the author did a fantastic job of handling those topics (divorce, parental abandonment, and implied SA) while allowing Vega and Cosmos to have their lighthearted and funny moments. I cried laughing at the whole “I’m gonna f**k your dad” bit, and the sweet moment with Aaron and Cosmos getting to know each other was so good. The spice is spicy without being erotica. I totally recommend this (and the first) book!
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SMK9
5.0 out of 5 stars Cosmos is mad!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023
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Having been turned by a younger man against his will, he seeks help from his friends Tate and Draco. After they get him settled, well as much as they can, Cosmos leaves to find the little @#$&! that turned him and make him pay. What he doesn't expect is to find a very yummy father of said brat. Vega is dismayed to find his son, Aaron has turned another unwilling human. He is at wits end but realizes that he is immensely attracted to Cosmos. Get this next book in this entertaining series and enjoy. Tate is still my favorite with his dinosaur onesie and teddy bear.
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ShannonVM
3.0 out of 5 stars A whole lot of instalove.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023
3.5*

A whole lot of instalove in this one. It was still a cute read, although not as much as Little Pest.
Cosmos was on a mission to find the vampire who turned him, but once he did things kind of changed because he met the kid's dad and they pretty much fell in love instantly. But overall it was an entertaining read.
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Angelica Holmes
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2023
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I read this series all together in a matter of hours, so I'm going to review them together. The series is a delightful but quick read. The characters are entertaining, the plotlines are pretty decent for short storries, and there is a nice blend of comedy thrown in as well.
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D. Antonio
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
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Cosmic Cardio is an adorable tale of love and revenge. Cosmos is angry at the world because just as his life is getting to where he wants to be some kid in a bar turns him into a vampire. His plans for revenge lead him to the love and family he has looked for his whole life. I ate this book up.
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Cherie Noel
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023
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Fun, Witty, Wonderful followup to Little Pest. Loved every word. Anxiously awaiting the next book in the series. If you like light-hearted quick reads, this series is tailor made for you!
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sabine creutz von daisyandbooks
5.0 out of 5 stars Kosmisch süß
Reviewed in Germany on April 26, 2023
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"Everything happens for a reason. I think you're my reason "
Ein wirklich lustiger und sexy zweiter Teil, der anders ist als der erste, aber genauso unterhaltsam. Cosmos und Vega zu begleiten war süß, sexy und ein wenig Spannung gab es auch.
Ich freu mich schon auf den dritten Teil
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sabine creutz von daisyandbooks
5.0 out of 5 stars Kosmisch süß
Reviewed in Germany on April 26, 2023
"Everything happens for a reason. I think you're my reason "
Ein wirklich lustiger und sexy zweiter Teil, der anders ist als der erste, aber genauso unterhaltsam. Cosmos und Vega zu begleiten war süß, sexy und ein wenig Spannung gab es auch.
Ich freu mich schon auf den dritten Teil
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Flick
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun, quick little treat
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2023
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I love that these books really are like little lunch time or after dinner treats. They’re sweet, funny and a little escape when you need it. The best part is, the fact that they’re short doesn’t take away from the story. So often with short little novellas you feel like you’ve only gotten a taste of a story - that is t a problem at all with these ones. I always have the same happy feeling I get with the HEA of a longer book.
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M86
4.0 out of 5 stars Cosmic Cardio
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2023
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Another fun, not to be taken seriously lunchtime read. Insta-lust and insta-love. Like the previous novella, character driven with s hint of plot. Cute cameo of the previous couple.
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Loobylou
5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2023
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I loved Cosmic Cardio although I must admit to preferring the first book Little Pest. I'm loving this series so much the characters are just so brilliant and fun. Great series.
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