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Once Bitten (Javier Coven Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jayda Marx (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,059 ratings
Dante – For over three hundred years, I’ve waited for Fate to deliver my soulmate; the person I’d love for the rest of my life; the one I was destined to protect, to treasure and to cherish. The one to complete me. I never expected to find him dancing like an angel in my nightclub. The moment my eyes gazed upon his beauty, my heart was gone. The most mesmerizing thing about him were his eyes; he had the biggest, roundest doe eyes I’d ever seen. They were an enchanting shade of blue; the exact color of the Mediterranean Sea. When I looked into those eyes, I was home. The problem? Ben is human and knows nothing of vampires or our culture. His anxious nature and pure heart give me pause in divulging my true identity. Will he believe what I have to tell him? Can he ever accept what I’ve done; what I need to do? Can someone so sweet and innocent ever see me as anything but a monster? Time is running out for me to claim my mate as I grow weaker every day. If he does accept me, can I keep him safe from the dangers that lurk around every corner?

Ben – The nightclub really isn’t my scene. I’m more of a book reading, star gazing nerd at heart. However, I allow my best friend to drag me out one night (at nine o’clock, I might add!) because I can’t resist his puppy dog expression and he knows it. There, I find the sexiest man I’ve ever seen; tall, strong, and with a sultry Spanish accent that turns my insides to goo. We hit it off immediately, but I’m worried; how can this wealthy, powerful man be attracted to boring little me? The most exciting thing about me is that I know how to ballroom dance, and that’s only because I took lessons with my grandma! I’ve got no experience with men, my best friend refers to me as “Papaw” because again, I’m boring, and a hundred different worries are always battling in my mind. Can Dante accept me as I am and maybe bring a little excitement into my life?
*This M/M paranormal romance is for readers 18 and up! It has no cliffhangers or cheating and a very happy HEA. It contains a sexy Spaniard vampire, his anxious little love and a hilarious (if not insufferable) best friend. Look out for lurking dangers, heartwarming moments and steamy scenes!
**Author’s note: Thank you for your interest in my book! This paranormal romance features my take on some seriously sexy vampires. They share many attributes of vampires found in other fictional works, but not all. This book contains dark elements, fated mates, sweet moments and lots of laughs. My stories tend to be low angst because it hurts my heart; I like getting to the good stuff and live for fluff. If “instalove” isn’t your thing, my books may not be for you. I want my readers to finish my books with a smile on their face and a fierce case of the warm and fuzzies. Laughter is guaranteed, and each read delivers its own type of drama. Thanks again for taking a look and happy reading!
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    Javier Coven
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WJF6X3R
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jayda Marx
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 17, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 675 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 434 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Javier Coven
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 2,059 ratings

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I live in rural Ohio with my two sons who drive me nuts, but I love them with all my heart. I enjoy reading and writing romance of all types, but gay romance is my forte and favorite! Twice the sexy men? Yes, please! My books are low angst and contain lots of heartfelt moments, steamy scenes and a healthy dose of humor. Thank you to everyone for checking out my page and I hope you enjoy my books. Happy reading!

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Customers find the book's story captivating, particularly the relationship between Dante and Ben, and appreciate its well-thought-out plot. The book receives positive feedback for its humor, with customers laughing throughout, and its romance, with one customer noting how the couple complements each other. Customers describe the book as sweet, with one comparing it to cinnamon roll sweetness, and praise the characters, with one highlighting Sam as the standout character. The book features minimal angst, and customers appreciate the author's talent, with one noting their mastery of the genre.

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52 customers mention "Story quality"52 positive0 negative

Customers praise the well-thought-out plot of the book, describing it as wild and beautiful, with one customer noting its realistic feel.

"Great story. Loved the characters and how you just couldn’t help but continue to turn the page until the very end...." Read more

"...This book had it all... action, intrigue, love, laughter, smoking hot sconces, and great friends...." Read more

"This was a sweet story with a slow burn that got hot and sexy with a lot of laughs an a great he's ending." Read more

"This was a good story if not a bit simplistic. Funny and entertaining...." Read more

39 customers mention "Readability"39 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a fantastic read, with one customer describing it as a cute and quick read.

"...for each other I wasn't as wooed as Ben, it's a cute read and a good book though." Read more

"I love this series he's the best books I can remember reading and I've read it four times it's got everything romance paranormal rescuing comedy...." Read more

"...charming and one I've reread a couple times when I just need a cute and quick read...." Read more

"...I like being able to read a book where the characters are NOT all damaged and having to cope with the horribleness of life over and over again...." Read more

37 customers mention "Humor"37 positive0 negative

Customers find the book hilarious and entertaining, laughing hard throughout, with Sam being amusing at times.

"...It had suspense, mystery, assassination attempts, it was funny and mushy. The characters were okay...." Read more

"...Loved that Dante and Ben were finally together. There was some drama, humor, love, sex a little bit of everything. Will read more from this author." Read more

"...Loved the characters in the story exactly Sam he was very funny and crazy." Read more

"...only was this an amazing story filled with pure love, happiness, hilarious moments and spicy kisses. But wow...." Read more

25 customers mention "Romance"25 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, particularly appreciating the couple Dante and Ben, with one customer noting how they complement each other well.

"A short story, very sweet. Action scenes were quick but to the point. Just a very cute gay vampire romance book." Read more

"...Wow. Not only was this an amazing story filled with pure love, happiness, hilarious moments and spicy kisses. But wow...." Read more

"...I just loved Dante's personality and how he treated Ben, which was very romantic...." Read more

"...Ben and vampire Dante are soul mates, and they are just soooo soppy together...." Read more

21 customers mention "Sweetness"17 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the sweetness of the book, comparing it to cinnamon rolls, with one customer noting it's sweet as it is hot.

"...Ben and Donte found their soulmate in each other. Sweet and romantic love story" Read more

"This is nothing but sweetness and light. Totally enjoyed it. If you’re looking for drama and heartbreaking feels, look elsewhere...." Read more

"...story filled with pure love, happiness, hilarious moments and spicy kisses. But wow. The story building is amazing and starts from page 1...." Read more

"Sam is hilarious and Ben really is too sweet. They truly complement each other!..." Read more

18 customers mention "Character development"15 positive3 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating Sam and another highlighting Dante's personality.

"Great story. Loved the characters and how you just couldn’t help but continue to turn the page until the very end...." Read more

"...As every other reviewer has mentioned, Sam is the standout character; lively, witty, and modern. Dante and Ben are OTT...." Read more

"...But the sex was hot and the side characters were likable." Read more

"...I liked the plot, and the secondary characters were a lot of fun too - they added depth and a bit of reality to the feel of the story...." Read more

8 customers mention "Angst level"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the low level of angst in the book, with one customer noting it's refreshing to read, while another mentions it had their emotions going in all directions.

"Sorry, not sorry, I really liked this book. It was refreshing to read a low angst book...." Read more

"...I WAS WRONG! This story had my emotions going in all directions. I had a good laugh at Ben's friend Sam and his thought process...." Read more

"...an enjoyable book if you love insta-love relationships with little struggle or drama and lots of sappy fluff...." Read more

"...This book is sexy, funny and a little nerve wrecking." Read more

6 customers mention "Author talent"6 positive0 negative

Customers praise the author's talent, with one noting their mastery of the genre and another appreciating the world-building in the book.

"...I would be into vampires, but I gave it a shot because JM is an awesome author. It was definitely worth it!" Read more

"...Love her work." Read more

"3 1/2 stars. I decided to make it 4 stars because I liked the world building, but I am not sure what to say about the writing style...." Read more

"...love, love, the lack of angst in some books and Jayda Marx is a master at the genre...." Read more

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  • Danyell
    5.0 out of 5 stars This story was wild and perfect!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022
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    Ben and Dante. Wow. Not only was this an amazing story filled with pure love, happiness, hilarious moments and spicy kisses. But wow. The story building is amazing and starts from page 1. I was drawn into the circle of main characters immediately and continued to be invested with the awesome world throughout the entire book.

    I can’t wait for more!
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  • BookSafety
    4.0 out of 5 stars Adorable little vampire story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024
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    Jayda is the queen of low angst romance and this little book is no different. It's absolutely charming and one I've reread a couple times when I just need a cute and quick read. If you enjoy the kink, size difference and the paranormal/vampire aspect at all I can definitely recommend it!
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  • A.Cox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
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    I was so happy when I found out that Jayda had more vampire books beyond the Love Bites series. This first book in the Javier Coven series was just as entertaining as DD/lb books, minus the kink (except for biting and drinking blood, obviously.

    This is an insta-love trope, so if you don't like that, here is your warning! There is almost no character building, which is fine for the novella-length books she does, but I was anticipating at least some more development of Dante, the Javier coven, and the vampire kingdom as a whole.

    I just loved Dante's personality and how he treated Ben, which was very romantic. My only question that I need answered is WHY DOES THE PRINCE OF VAMPIRES LIVE IN OHIO??????
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  • Lorraine, New Zealand
    3.0 out of 5 stars Yes, well ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2019
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    I'd almost swear that sweet little virgin Ben was originally written as a female, but changed hurriedly into a gay character? His part in the book is so 'girly' (and i hate to use that word, but i can't think of another, forgive me). Ben and vampire Dante are soul mates, and they are just soooo soppy together.

    As every other reviewer has mentioned, Sam is the standout character; lively, witty, and modern. Dante and Ben are OTT. What with Ben gushing over Dante. and then Dante's flowery speech, Sam is the ray of light in the entire book.

    Without the soppiness, the story, to my mind, would have probably been five stars. There's a well thought-out plot, complete with action and baddies, and the story is a decent length, unlike many so-called ''books" that are on Kindle today.
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  • Rosemary
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the characters, loved the story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2019
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    Sorry, not sorry, I really liked this book. It was refreshing to read a low angst book. I'm tired of the old tropes of boy meets boy/girl, boy screws up, boy and boy/girl split up over nothing, boy's parents/family interfere, boy and boy/girl eventually get back together after more than 200 pages of ANGST. Not to say there wasn't danger, lots of that, there were vampires after all, but at least the principle characters stayed together through all of that. And, frankly, I really liked Ben. You have to take into consideration that the boy was, after all, only 20 years old and had very little life experience and was thrust into a bewildering world overnight. I thought he did just fine. So he giggles, I'm 72 years and I giggle sometimes too. It's very satisfying. This is my first experience with this author and won't be my last. I like being able to read a book where the characters are NOT all damaged and having to cope with the horribleness of life over and over again. There's enough of that type of stuff daily in the news. Not that I don't read books like that, Sloane Kennedy and Alexa Land are two of my favorite authors that write like that, but occasionally I want a little bit of sunshine and Ben supplied that in spades. Well done Ms Marx! I've already started the second book in this series and and can't wait for Sam's story.
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  • T. Walters
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021
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    Ben is absolutely adorable and I completely loved getting to know him and Dante in this book. They of course are absolutely amazing together Andy was very rewarding to see how their relationship grows. I thoroughly enjoyed their friends and coven mates. It was fun to see how they interact with each other. There were laughs and tears and I couldn’t get enough of them all.
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  • Tara Mup
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and Short
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024
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    A short story, very sweet. Action scenes were quick but to the point. Just a very cute gay vampire romance book.
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  • Ninja Mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars a shy delight
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
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    Sam is hilarious and Ben really is too sweet. They truly complement each other! I love how much Sam doesn’t let Dante intimidate him and how accepting Dante is of their unique relationship. Platonic soulmates and fated mates clashing in love and acceptance!!
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  • Emma-Jane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Low angst high spice
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2023
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    A saucy read with the sweetest vampires and very little stress. Even the angry vampire possessiveness was cute.
    I like this. More of the same please
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  • Kindle Fran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in Australia on April 4, 2022
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    It was sweet and sexy with a bit of action 🎬 on the side. A little stilted in the writing but not detrimental to the story at all. Loved the characters and and the plot and can't wait to read more of them!
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  • Client Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Topissime
    Reviewed in France on December 5, 2019
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    Juste excellent !! Je ne m'ennuie jamais avec Jayda Marx !
    Premier livre paranormal que je lis de l'auteur et c'est juste trop top ! Je me suis régalée !
    Les personnages principaux sont comme toujours parfaits et les personnages secondaires sont aussi excellents !
    Ben est adorable, rempli d'amour et de compassion ! Dante est le Prince vampire mais il est doué d'une fabuleuse humanité !
    Très beau couple !!
    Petit plus pour le personnage de Sam dont j'espère connaître l'histoire bientôt !!
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  • li cran
    4.0 out of 5 stars A bit different
    Reviewed in Italy on January 21, 2023
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    A new type of, vampire world, incorporating selected elements from traditional ideas and adjusting them to the author's own invention. A bit of gore, A bit of sparkle, A bit of spice, and a lot of sweet love, in its many forms.
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  • Lily
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing 😻
    Reviewed in Germany on February 14, 2022
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    I loved every part of the story but mostly the romance part. I can’t wait to read the other following books .
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