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Wounded Soul Kindle Edition
Jesse Sykes has lived far longer than his youthful appearance suggests. Becoming a vampire after tragedy struck seemed the only option when his soul was shattered, after all he’s no stranger to having to hide what he is from the rest of the world. But eternal life isn’t without problems or heartache.
With a good job and great friends, Ian Moreton’s life would be almost perfect—if only he wasn’t in love with his best friend. His feelings are unrequited, and in an effort to move on, he takes a chance on a one-night stand with the handsome stranger he meets in a bar.
Jesse knows the risks of becoming attached to a human, but with neither of them looking for anything serious, where’s the harm? At least, that’s what Jesse thinks until his chemistry with Ian proves off the charts.
A second hook-up solidifies their connection…and brings Jesse to his senses. He scrambles to protect Ian from danger, but it’s already too late. With Ian unwittingly drawn into a world he knows nothing about, events are set in motion that will change both of their lives forever, and it’s up to Jesse to steer them safely through it.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateApril 28, 2019
- File size463 KB
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- ASIN : B07R8TMVYK
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : April 28, 2019
- Language : English
- File size : 463 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 240 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,200,020 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #5,910 in LGBTQ+ Fantasy (Kindle Store)
- #12,515 in Paranormal Fantasy (Kindle Store)
- #19,221 in Paranormal Fantasy Books
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About the author

Annabelle Jacobs lives in the South West of England with her three rowdy children, three cats, and a very naughty black labrador.
An avid reader of fantasy herself for many years, Annabelle now spends her days writing her own stories. They're usually either fantasy or paranormal fiction, because she loves building worlds filled with magical creatures, and creating stories full of action and adventure. Her characters may have a tough time of it--fighting enemies and adversity--but they always find love in the end.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2019It doesn’t matter what Jacobs writes, she rocks it. The last book I read from her was bittersweet. I was struggling to accept the reality that The Regent’s Park Pack ended and was wondering how I could move on with her bookshelf. Apparently, the answer was vampires. I began this tale without reading the blurb (not something I do with many authors) and was pleasantly surprised to discover bloodsuckers. Yep. I love me some vamps. If you enjoyed her phenomenal shifter series, I will confidently gamble that you will enjoy this story as well. They are vastly different but share similar undertones. The way Ian was introduced to the supernatural world ran in parallel lines and there were clearly good vamps and evil vamps, much like the good vs evil with my favorite Pack. The writing was superb and I was engaged from the first few pages. This book felt complete but I could certainly read more from this newfound world. If there’s any possibility for another bite, count me in!
What's to like: I can always count on Jacobs to bring solid (and sexy) characters to the party. Yes, consider her stories a celebration. It was easy to fall for both Ian and Jesse. Their chemistry was instantaneous. A slight smolder ignited and burst into flames. Well, on second thought, Jesse is rather combustible and we should steer clear from potential risks (aka the sun). Nevertheless, it doesn’t take much to fuel their fire. Too bad Jesse can’t stoke it again and again. He can play but he’s not allowed to keep. Speaking of keeping, Peter wishes to hold onto something (or someone) that doesn’t belong to him. Peter sired Jesse many moons ago and despises the distance Jesse has recently placed between them. I hated Peter with every fiber of my being. Jacobs excels with her vicious monster in this tale. He is absolutely dreadful. On the other hand, everyone else is delightful. I adored both female besties and Ian’s other bestie, Blake, eventually grew on me. The cast was lovely, the plot was thick and the action kept rolling…lots to like.
What's to love: There’s a reason that AJ is one of my go-to, automatic, one-click authors. Her voice is clear and strong and whisks me into her world. I adored the setting and smoothly slipped right in. She blends humor, heat and sweet. The vampire world building was typical but the history sets this story apart from the others. Piece by piece, we discover the truth and some layers sting more than others. I enjoyed several second-string characters so much, I almost wish this was a series and we were allowed a closer look. For as much that was packed in, it still had intimates touches. I loved how careful Jesse was. I loved how accepting Ian was. I adored how protective Lys was. I enjoyed how endearing Cate was. And I couldn’t get enough of Raph. I was a bit disappointed in a poor decision he made but even coven leader’s make mistakes. This story felt full and left me happy. And honestly, what’s not to love about that?
Beware of: A repulsive creep that deserves a stake straight through his black heart. Unconventional creatures living up to conventional standards. Marvelous MC’s that are sure to melt your heart. And a soul-soothing ending.
This book is for: If you crave vampires and fancy PNR, put this on your list. And if you haven’t had the pleasure of experiencing Jacobs superior skills, Wounded Soul is a great place to start.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2019I was leery of this. Who isn't leery of a vampire story anymore? This was really good. With the exception of Kayleigh Sky's "A Vampire's Heart," which I read a few months ago, I haven't read a vampire story since reading Anne Rice in the 1990s. So I don't know what's "standard" in vampire lore anymore. For me, this was a lovely treat in how modernized the vampires were. There's a romanticism to Rice's "stuck in the Victorian era" vampires but there's something so genuine and real about these modern ones, and I love it. I love the special task force and the bylaws and that they have UV treated windows and cellphones, all of it. This is the best era to be a vampire! And this author proved that wonderfully. I really hope she writes more in this universe, makes it a series.
Okay, so the story. One thing I would have done differently, is that I wouldn't have let the reader in on the fact that Jesse was a vampire quite so quickly. I mean, we know he is because it says so in the blurb but I'd have still strung it out longer. I wouldn't have waited until Ian found out because there was a suspense in knowing what we knew and knowing that he didn't know it. But I wouldn't have done it quite as early as she did. I would have kept the story in Ian's point of view, continuing to lay down breadcrumbs of revelation, and probably had the pov shift to Jesse at the beginning of the inspection on the coven which was when everything starting going wonky anyway.
Aside from that, the story was awesome! SO suspenseful. Once that inspection happened and everything started spiraling, it just kept getting worse and worse and OMG! I couldn't put it down! You probably don't follow my reviews but I very rarely give a story five stars. Most are three or four. This one was a solid five. The factors that influenced that were primarily the suspense. It was intense and just kept tightening until I couldn't freakin breathe at the end! Also, because (for me) it was unexpected, not just the modern touches though (as I said already), I loved those, but mostly because Peter just kept catching me off guard over and over. He really was a delightful villain. He was a psychotic and despotic, purely evil villain and it was fantastic. There's something to be said for the crazy evil villains. We have all these touchy feely villains nowadays and I miss a good, old fashioned mustache twirling villain. He was fabulous.
It's one in the morning and there's no way I can go to sleep now. I'm too amped up! Good book!! I really hope to see more in this universe.
Top reviews from other countries
- PattiReviewed in Australia on January 31, 2020
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
An excellent adventure in fantasy, an unlikely attraction between a human and a vampire. Ian and Jesse were meant for each other. But there were factions that didn't want this to happen. An immensely enjoyable, suspenseful read, with many heartstopping moments. Loved it.