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VAIN (The VAIN Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Deborah Bladon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 2,520 ratings
Sex.

That's all Noah Foster wanted when Alexa Jackson showed up at his apartment. After returning from a semester in Paris, Alexa is back in her hometown of Boston and looking for anything but the drama that surrounds Noah. He's intense, gifted, famous and a bastard through and through. Alexa doesn't take life too seriously. Noah doesn't do calm and easygoing. Their unexpected meeting sets them both on a course towards an unlikely connection. As Noah embarks on a journey to teach school teacher Alexa the ways of his dark and mysterious world, she's fighting her own demons and the memory of a stranger in Paris. When Alexa's past suddenly becomes her present, she's forced to face the reality of whether the passionate moments she's spent in Noah's arms, in his bed, and in his life mean anything to him, or has it all been in vain?
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New York Times bestselling author, Deborah Bladon, has never read a romance hero she didn't like. Her love for romance novels began when she was old enough to board the bus, library card in hand to check out the newest Harlequin paperbacks. She's a Canadian by heart, and by passport, but you can often spot her in New York City sipping a latte and looking for inspiration for her next story. Manhattan is definitely her second home.

She cherishes her family and believes that each day is a gift for writing, for reading, and for loving.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00LTFG8EC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Deborah Bladon
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 14, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Her love for romance novels began when she was old enough to board the bus, library card in hand to check out the newest Harlequin paperbacks. She's a Canadian by heart, and by passport, but you can often spot her in New York City sipping a latte and looking for inspiration for her next story. Manhattan is definitely her second home.

She cherishes her family and believes that each day is a gift for writing, for reading, and for loving.

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Customers find this book to be a great start to a serial series, with captivating characters and a storyline that had them sucked in from start to finish. The writing is easy to read, and they appreciate the steamy content, with one customer noting how the story reads like a conversation with a close friend. The romance receives positive feedback, with one review highlighting the interesting relationship dynamics between characters. Customers find the book too short.

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176 customers mention "Readability"165 positive11 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a great novella series and a quick read that's worth the wait.

"...All that being said... I FREAKING LOVE THIS BOOK! Alexa's story is one that I was championing for on Facebook, and I'm so happy that it was written...." Read more

"...I like that its fast paced, but maybe next book will have more details that we can grasp onto...." Read more

"...So as much as I dislike cliffhangers, her books are always worth the 1-2 week wait...." Read more

"...It was a sexy, quick read with a very satisfying cliff hanger that has you begging for more! I just hate waiting!!!" Read more

129 customers mention "Storyline"102 positive27 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it exciting with a loved cliffhanger and ending, though some note it is very short.

"I like the story so far and it did leave me hanging and needing the rest of this story in a bad way. Can't wait till book #2's release...." Read more

"...The book jumps right into the story and you can instantly feel the sexual tension between Alexa and Noah...." Read more

"...It was a sexy, quick read with a very satisfying cliff hanger that has you begging for more! I just hate waiting!!!" Read more

"...You’re my favorite kind of alpha: commanding, mysterious, and arrogant, AND to top it all off, you have a body of a Greek god, and you’re covered in..." Read more

43 customers mention "Character development"40 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them captivating and noting how the author incorporates characters from her other works.

"...Noah Is Sexy! Period. Such a complex and twisted character that I can't wait to learn about, and I hope that Alexa has her big girl panties on in..." Read more

"...This author writes with wonderful detail so you can hear the characters voices in your head and picture their faces and their BODIES - yum...." Read more

"...She is able to take a few pages and develop a character and story line better than most authors do over full length novels...." Read more

"...I think what I liked the most was how up front the characters were...." Read more

30 customers mention "Steamy content"30 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, describing it as hot and sizzling.

"...It was a steamy ready with some fun dialogue. But I think the "meat" of this story really starts at the end...." Read more

"...Then, it's back to wanting his penis. The heat in the story is decent...." Read more

"...And boy am I glad I did! Can you say holy hotness?? Deborah captured my attention immediately and made it very hard to put down...." Read more

"Quite the steamy, mysterious read that packs a punch!..." Read more

30 customers mention "Writing quality"26 positive4 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it easy to read and appreciating the author's style, with one customer noting that the story feels like a conversation with a close friend.

"...It was a steamy ready with some fun dialogue. But I think the "meat" of this story really starts at the end...." Read more

"...This author writes with wonderful detail so you can hear the characters voices in your head and picture their faces and their BODIES - yum...." Read more

"...All of Deborah Bladon's books are must reads! Intelligently written - I hate reading a book with grammatical errors or misspelled words-never in..." Read more

"Loved it, you did it again deborah your style of writing is great this story was a litte different SPOILER******* Noah walking around naked while..." Read more

16 customers mention "Enticing content"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's content enthralling, with several mentioning they were immediately drawn in from start to finish, and one noting it's the best first sentence of any book.

"...Can you say holy hotness?? Deborah captured my attention immediately and made it very hard to put down...." Read more

"...Anyways, the book caught me from the first line. With an opener like that, how could you not keep reading to find out more...." Read more

"Ok, this book may have the best first sentence of any book I've read in a while. Alpha male who is a frightened hermit is a bit strange...." Read more

"I love the introduction to the book. Immediately grabbed my attention...." Read more

14 customers mention "Romance"10 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one customer particularly praising the love scenes and another noting the interesting relationship between the characters.

"...author did an amazing job at developing the characters and I loved their love story. Highly recommend!" Read more

"...flawed in their own ways, have a very dynamic and interesting relationship with each other...." Read more

"I thought I would like this book but it was disappointing. It was mostly about sex which let's face it alot of romance books are about that...." Read more

"Vain is great! I think this one is my new favorite series from Deborah Bladon. If you haven't read any of her other book series you are missing out...." Read more

15 customers mention "Shortness"0 positive15 negative

Customers find the book too short.

"...I couldn't advise anyone to purchase this book because it is way too short and the end is a cliffhanger of the worst kind...." Read more

"I truly enjoyed reading the book but I thought it was way too short and my mind was left wondering what the heck happened...... The beginning of the..." Read more

"...I gave it four stars because it was too short but good. On to book two now. Please read this book. Love this author...." Read more

"...Short and a frustrating cliff hanger, but definitely worth the read!" Read more

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  • M.G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Alexa has met her match.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2014
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    Lets get one thing straight, This Is Alexa's Series. Alexa is a soon to be teacher, and Sadie from the Exposed Series best friend. She's a serial dater. What one would describe as a man eater or a woman that has a mans mentality about playing the field. Alexa is a free spirit that doesn't like to take life too seriously. At the end of Exposed she was taking a semester off to travel around Paris and experience life, and Vain is where it picks up when she gets back to Boston fresh off a heartbreak. Noah Noah Noah... Ive read all of Deborah's books (Obsessed, Exposed, and Pulse series), and Noah is the only one that really just made me dislike him. If I could smack his face TWICE, I would. He's a famous photographer that like to capture the raw beauty of a woman. Noah is rude. Theres no other way to say it other than saying that he's a very self centered, selfish, inconsiderate, and well vain.

    All that being said... I FREAKING LOVE THIS BOOK! Alexa's story is one that I was championing for on Facebook, and I'm so happy that it was written. I don't like Noah right now, but don't get it twisted - its the most enjoyable dislike ever. Noah Is Sexy! Period. Such a complex and twisted character that I can't wait to learn about, and I hope that Alexa has her big girl panties on in part 2. You don't have to read the other books, but I highly recommend that you read the Exposed Series before reading this book, and that you read the Obsessed Series before Vain Book 2 comes out (because of the person mentioned at the end). The cliffhanger at the end is of epic proportions (don't fret, they're pretty amazing cliffhangers), but don't let that discourage you because the books release within a couple of weeks of each other. YOU NEED THIS BOOK, and you can't beat the price.
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  • Mary G
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short Story, but good!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2014
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    More of a short story here... But putting this aside and focusing on the content inside can be tricky.
    I didn't realize how much of a attention grabber this book would be until the END!!! It was a steamy ready with some fun dialogue. But I think the "meat" of this story really starts at the end.
    I like that its fast paced, but maybe next book will have more details that we can grasp onto.
    Now, saying that after the last paragraph in the book I HAD to order the next one. Will post the FU on the Vain 2 page!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yowza. I need book #2 NOW.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2014
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    I like the story so far and it did leave me hanging and needing the rest of this story in a bad way. Can't wait till book #2's release. But really hard to finish these types of books and then have to wait for the next one - grrrr. I need satisfaction now. I would almost rather just wait it out till they are all out and read them one behind the other.... Almost. This author writes with wonderful detail so you can hear the characters voices in your head and picture their faces and their BODIES - yum. Great humor as well. Love Love and have I said L O V E the cover shot - yowza!
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  • I’ve lived a thousand lives
    3.0 out of 5 stars Part of a series, cliffhangers, drama and lots of xxx
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2019
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    I just read all three books and the free epilogue in one sitting. This review is for all three stories. I honestly don’t know what to write, I loved part of the series but the misunderstandings and secrets towards the end really dragged it down. Alexa left Noah for the same reason he left her earlier, and she was devastated when it happened and yet she still did the same. I was hoping for the characters to evolve but towards the end they still didn’t communicate. The free epilogue helped but just not enough to make it four stars. Do not understand why this had to be a series, could easily been one book.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars MORE!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2014
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    I really want to say something profane after reading the last page, so I'll just go with dadgummit. In less than an hour, I read the first part of Deborah Bladon's newest serial and am in awe of her talent. She is able to take a few pages and develop a character and story line better than most authors do over full length novels. And similar to Pulse (you HAVE to read that one if you haven't already), she builds up intense emotions between her characters and shatters you with a vulnerable moment that leaves you in pieces. Unlike some authors, Ms. Bladon doesn't keep you waiting months to finish writing the next piece of the story. So as much as I dislike cliffhangers, her books are always worth the 1-2 week wait. And if it's anything like her previous books, she'll leave you amazed with how she got the hero out of the hot water he always finds himself. Squee!
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  • Snugglez7
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another great book by Deborah!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2014
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    I love reading Deborah Bladon books; she definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat and Vain is no different. The book jumps right into the story and you can instantly feel the sexual tension between Alexa and Noah. I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 because the ending definitely had a Pulse feel to it. I kept thinking that Noah was feeling a lot like Nathan in that final scene. I'm not sure if that was because Deborah did such a good job with Nathan's character in Pulse that he kind of lingers even after you've finished the book, or if it's because they share personality traits, but I'm hoping that in the next book there is a very clear distinction between the two. With a cliffhanger like that though, I'm definitely looking forward to book 2.
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  • Dreamer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant surprise!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2014
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    4.5 STARS!!!!

    I.... I... actually LIKED this. Like, REALLY liked this. Like... almost to the point of LOVED - no wait, I DID love this.
    WHAT. THE. F$CK?
    This was my first Deborah Bladon book, and now it certainly will not be my last!
    I think what I liked the most was how up front the characters were. I'm always cringing with serials because I feel like you can never delve into a character's layers due to how quick it is, but this one was different. Despite not knowing much about them, the author manages to really show you who they are.

    It was a sexy, quick read with a very satisfying cliff hanger that has you begging for more!
    I just hate waiting!!!
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  • becky
    5.0 out of 5 stars The chemistry between these two characters radiate off each page and the way the tension builds in such a short time is amazing.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2014
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    When I saw the description for this e-book I thought it would just be another short, quick read. I read it and how wrong I was! This story has romance, mystery and sensuality all rolled up into one short story and the cliff hanger? By the angel, I just want the next book! The chemistry between these two characters radiate off each page and the way the tension builds in such a short time is amazing. Their first meeting is amusing and the writing is fantastic, I have nothing but praise for this book.
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  • Ashley Zelko
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait until part two and three!!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2014
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    I love all of the book series by Deborah and Vain did not disappoint. Noah is sexy and tantalizing. The ending of course made me sad but I know that Noah will smarten up in the end. He is yet again man you hate to love. So hot and steamy too!!!
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  • Addicted2Romance
    5.0 out of 5 stars THE Series to read
    Reviewed in Australia on August 12, 2014
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    Noah and Alexa are thrown together when she offers to drop off a take away order for her friends restaurant she is greeted by a naked man who assumes she is his hooker he has hired only she can't find the words to correct him until his actual hooker shows up only to be turned down because Noah finds Alexa to be his perfect picture.

    Alexa has no idea who Noah is and a man is the last thing that she wants after having her heart broken in Paris last semester she just wants to get thru her degree and get a job as a teacher until she meets the pig headed and beautiful Noah Foster.

    Noah and Alexa can feel the sparks but do they want to give into it Noah is a recluse after being stabbed and Alexa has sworn off men especially players that hirer hookers.

    They find themselves sliding down a slippery slope of feelings and neither want to know what the other is thinking and neither has no idea what is happening to them.

    A great read well recommended series
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  • Bücherliebe
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fotograf und Model
    Reviewed in Germany on August 21, 2014
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    Naja, so ganz mitreißen konnten mich die Charaktere nicht. Ein einsamer, egozentrischer, seelengequälter Starfotograf, der praktisch die ganze Zeit nackig herumläuft, fängt eine Liaison mit seinem neuen Fotomodel an. Mehr passiert in diesem ersten Teil erstmal nicht. Im zweiten Teil bahnt sich sowas wie eine Beziehung an, aber die Vergangenheit holt beide wieder ein ...
    Der zweite Teil hört auch ziemlich abgehakt auf, doch die Geschichte ist noch lange nicht zu Ende. Wie lange soll der Leser wieder einmal auf die Fortsetzung warten? Es könnte noch ein gutes Buch werden, aber mehr weiß man eben noch nicht.

    PS: Nachdem nun der dritte Teil erschienen ist, haben sich meine Hoffnungen auf eine gute Story nicht erfüllt. Es ging leider noch bergab.
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  • Charlette
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice meeting you Noah ! (Or not...)
    Reviewed in France on July 16, 2014
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    First of all, I have a huge confession to make (please be indulgent with me): I had never read a book of Deborah Bladon before VAIN... Obviously I have heard about her Pulse series but I have never go for it (my mistake it appears!). So, seriously, my review of this book is not biased by my previous reading from this author.

    As I am reading a lot of romance novel, Amazon sends me a lot of email to inform me of new releases. I usually pass on most of them but I was really intrigued by the cover of VAIN (I have a weakness for tattooed arms), then caught up with the description, and I decided to give it a try! And... Good luck with this one!

    The story is about a nice (but wicked) girl, Alexa, who mets a bad (but hot) guy, Noah... Until then, everything is fine in the romance novel world. What is really changing in this book from my previous reading is that I do NOT like the guy. Seriously, he is a f****** a**! You know it from the beginning but it does not stop you from understanding Alexa and the choices she made in this first part of the series.

    However be prepared, I though I saw it coming, but I did not saw THAT coming! Seriously, that bad? The last page of this first part literally kills me! I really cannot wait for the second part of this series and I really am curious to see (read) how Deborah Bladon is going to make me fall for the guy...
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