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BloodPledge: The Dantonville Legacy Series Book 2 (A Paranormal Romance) Kindle Edition

by Tima Maria Lacoba (Author), Dionne Lister (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 160 ratings
Escaping a fire,
imprisoning her ex-boyfriend
and threatening vampires with a corkscrew
is not what a girl normally expects to happen at Christmas.

Resentment and anger at Alec’s privileged position as Daywalker has brought the Brethren to the brink of a deadly war that threatens to spill over into the human world.

To avoid such a catastrophe, Alec is faced with a terrible choice: either surrender Laura to the rebel faction who see her as their ticket to the daylight – not an option – or risk alienating their allies by invoking the Pledge, an ancient ceremony that enforces Brethren loyalty to the Principate.

The last time the Pledge had been used it nearly ended the Principate.

How close would it come this time?

Or will both Alec and Laura fall victim to the dangerous powers wielded by legendary Russian monk-turned-vampire – and Chief Rebel – Rasputin?


Click NOW to find out.


Enter the dark world of the Bloodgifted, the first book in an action-filled sexy paranormal romance that’ll have you laughing one moment and biting your fingernails in the next.

“A good vampire tale: romance, adventure, intrigue, twists and turns. Loved it.” Amazon reviewer

"The characters are ... great and wonderfully written. The tension is high throughout the story... A well-written, fun and interesting book." CJ Mackenzie @Goodreads

"I was easily sucked into the world of Alec and Laura and vampires. Plot twists, a steamy romance and tension that runs high throughout, made this a page turner for me." Chick Lit Plus

"I'm loving this series... Can't wait till the next book to see how everything will turn out…." Sweets Books

"The main characters, Alec and Laura, are hard not to love... It was awesome, and I am very much looking forward to the next book!!" Step Into Fiction

"This series has it all - history, lots of action, suspense, intrigue and romance. The other characters are lots of fun. I can't wait until Lacoba gives us a book for each of them!" Irresistible Reads


Series in order:

Laura’s Locket: A Dantonville Chronicle Book 1

BloodGifted: The Dantonville Legacy Series Book 1

BloodPledge: The Dantonville Legacy Series Book 2

BloodVault: The Dantonville Legacy Series Book 3

BloodWish: The Dantonville Legacy Series Book 4
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  1. Book 2 of 4
    The Dantonville Legacy
  2. Print length
    313 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    May 30, 2014
  5. File size
    1.6 MB
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"The characters are ... great and wonderfully written. The tension is high throughout the story... A well-written, fun and interesting book." CJ Mackenzie @Goodreads
"I was easily sucked into the world of Alec and Laura and vampires. Plot twists, a steamy romance and tension that runs high throughout, made this a page turner for me." Chick Lit Plus
"I'm loving this series... Can't wait till the next book to see how everything will turn out ..." Sweets Books
"The main characters, Alec and Laura, are hard not to love... It was awesome, and I am very much looking forward to the next book!!" Step Into Fiction
"This series has it all. There's interesting history, lots of action, suspense, intrigue and romance. The other characters are lots of fun. I can't wait until Lacoba gives us a book for each of them!" Readsalot, from Irresistible Reads

Books in Order:
1). Laura's Locket: A Dantonville Chronicle Book 1
2). BloodGifted: The Dantonville Legacy Series Book 1
3). BloodPledge: The Dantonville Legacy Series Book 2
4). BloodVault: The Dantonville Legacy Series Book 3
5). BloodWish: The Dantonville Legacy Series Book 4

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This book is New Adult and is not suitable for readers under 16. It contains violence and adult themes. It is written in Australian English with Australian spelling.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KOUBUCS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tima Maria Lacoba; 2nd edition (May 30, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 30, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 313 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 160 ratings

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Tima Maria Lacoba

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A former ancient historian and archaeologist, Tima accidentally smashed a 3,000 year-old Egyptian vase while on her first dig. Her supervisor made her glue it back together again. It took a week. From there she went on to specialise in Late Romano-British archaeology and the military forts along Hadrian's Wall, because buildings don't smash as easily. Now she's combined her love of history with another passion - storytelling - to create a dark tale of Roman soldiers who've been waiting nearly two-thousand years to be released from an ancient curse.

Tima has always been a storyteller, but it wasn't until five years ago that she seriously ventured into writing. The result was BloodGifted and Laura's Locket.

In 2011 BloodGifted was shortlisted in the Atlas Award and eventually came fourth place.

In 2012 it was listed among the top ten in the Choclit Search for an Aussie Star Contest.

In 2013 Tima was offered a publishing contract but declined in favour of going indie, preferring to be in charge of her own creative work.

In 2017 BloodGifted was nominated for the Golden Stake Award in the International Vampire Film and Arts Festival.

The Dantonville Legacy Series is now complete: Laura's Locket, BloodGifted, BloodPledge, BloodVault and BloodWish.

Keep a watch out for the Dantonville Chronicles, which are coming soon. These books will feature the other major characters who appear throughout the series. So, Terens, Cal, Jake and Sam will each have their own story.

Currently, Tima lives on the Central Coast, an hour's drive north of Sydney, in Australia.

Between bouts of writing, she can be found in the kitchen baking her favourite chocolate recipes, or in her garden pulling out yet more weeds.

These activities are responsible for forming more gothic, paranormal romance stories in her mind for future books.

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Customers find the book exciting from the first chapter, with a coherent storyline and complex characters. The romance receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a bonded friendship.

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Customers find the book's story riveting and exciting from the first chapter, describing it as a good vampire tale with a coherent plot.

"...Tina Maria's talent leads to great descriptions of the events that are taking place during the story, I had a clear picture of exactly what was..." Read more

"...Loads of everything we've come to expect from a good vampire tale: romance, adventure, intrigue, twists and turns...." Read more

"...You'll really learn the ABC's of Vampiredom, So, what are you waiting for? PROCEED by clicking on Add to Cart." Read more

"This book in the series was exciting from the first chapter, it picks up where the first finishes and is a real page turner...." Read more

11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with one describing it as a fantastic second installment in the series.

"...it now and read it now so that you can continue the series with this great read. I highly recommend this book as well as the whole series." Read more

"...the first chapter, it picks up where the first finishes and is a real page turner...." Read more

"...I did enjoy the book, but not nearly as much as the first." Read more

"...It was a pleasure to read this book. I look forward to continued books in the Dantonville series and other books by this author." Read more

3 customers mention "Characterization"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the complex characters in the book.

"...for creating images of the story in ones mind and the characters are so believable...." Read more

"...The characters are complex and the story draws you into it. It was a pleasure to read this book...." Read more

"Loved...loved...loved this book! The characters were amazing especially Laura...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one mentioning that love is portrayed as a bonded friendship.

"...Loads of everything we've come to expect from a good vampire tale: romance, adventure, intrigue, twists and turns...." Read more

"A wonderful suspenseful book,both romantic and funny too,but maybe the author could be persuaded to bring the price down a little for those of us in..." Read more

"...I loved the special bond between Alec and Laura, their love is a bonded friendship that we all would hope to have with our partner. Amazing!" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Anne C. Schneider
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Fantastic 2nd book in this series.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2015
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    I fell in love with this series after I read Laura's Locket and Bloodgifted. Tina Maria is an awesome paranormal writer and has become one of my favorite writers of vampire books. Before beginning Bloodpledge I did a quick read of Bloodgifted to refresh my memory. Bloodpledge is another amazing read, and continues where Bloodgifted left off. I can't wait for the next book. Tina Maria's talent leads to great descriptions of the events that are taking place during the story, I had a clear picture of exactly what was happening and why. We get to see how she brings the characters that were more in the background to the major roles they play in this book. Tina Maria has also introduced some new characters that are integral to the development of this book. If you haven't read Bloodgifted get it now and read it now so that you can continue the series with this great read. I highly recommend this book as well as the whole series.
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  • Lisa Butler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bloodpledge a Worthy Sequel
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2014
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    The Dantonville Legacy continues in this second book of the series and it doesn't fail to please. I enjoyed the first book, Bloodgifted, with its quirky Australian edge, and in Bloodpledge, we follow Laura Dantonville as she becomes more deeply embedded in Sydney's shadowy vampire world - and more deeply in love with the powerful and sensual vampire Princeps, Alec Munro, to whom she is tied through blood and an ancient curse. As the vampire enemies of the Principate plot and scheme to bring down the hierarchy that prohibits them from killing humans, Laura increasing finds herself a target. Loads of everything we've come to expect from a good vampire tale: romance, adventure, intrigue, twists and turns. Loved it - and I'm already looking forward to the next instalment of this riveting story. Highly recommended.
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  • BarbarinaS
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great continuity with a different vampire approach!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2014
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    I do like this series and the continuity of the plot and I like the author. The books are a little different in the way the vampire and the history surrounding the myth unfolds and I will read the next one because I love authors that strive for originality.

    Now having said that I couldn't really rate it higher as I found the main characters a little insipid. This might sound harsh but I did love the first book and believed it would all get better and better as the series progressed so I accepted a lot under first book banner. Whilst four stars is not exactly bad the problem is even this rating I struggled a little with. My usual reaction in a five star is to want to be her and have him but that only happens when the characters are so dynamic especially the men that you literally fall under the woven spell of the world-building and the part these characters play in the events we are lead to experience. In other words we identify with them, we feel what they feel.

    In a four star the characters grab you but the over all feeling is not quite so intense but it does exist and coupled with a strong plot then four stars it is. Sometimes something in the book makes it hard to go lower and this is exactly how I felt with 'Bloodpledge". There is so much that is good. Honesty however also demands that some things can't be denied. The novel is a little lack-lustre not in the created world which is quite clever and detailed but in the characters that live in it. Hero or foe they are all similar as are the females so I was a touch disappointed when I finished reading it. I can't see why Alec wants to spend eternity with Laura and visa versa at least not at this stage. In fact she appears a little foolish quite often and not in an endearingly human way as such but just in personality. Alec in turn can be interchanged with any of the other men as there is nothing that makes him stand out.

    There is still room to grow so I am hoping the next book changes my mind.
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  • Agatha Christie
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is where things really get rolling!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2018
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    Now we're into the nitty gritty as to what life is like as a footsoldier Vampire on up to the top. And you wil see how many aspire to the throne. Oh and throw in a half-vampire/half-human and a totally human young girl to tantalize the senses of even the most stalwart Vampire -- and well, that has a lot to do with the plot. You'll really learn the ABC's of Vampiredom, So, what are you waiting for? PROCEED by clicking on Add to Cart.
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  • Karen Payne
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a fantastic 2nd instalment leaving the reader thirsting for more
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2014
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    This book in the series was exciting from the first chapter, it picks up where the first finishes and is a real page turner. It drew me straight in & had me thinking about the story between reads, I managed to finish in three days. The author has a real talent for creating images of the story in ones mind and the characters are so believable. Being an Australian the setting & references to Sydney were really endearing & made the story more exciting being so close to home. Congratulations to the author a first class Australian Vampire series can't wait for what happens next.
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  • Kathleen Detherow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reading!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2019
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    A wonderful suspenseful book,both romantic and funny too,but maybe the author could be persuaded to bring the price down a little for those of us in fixed budgets or better yet go to your local library and check them out.I have nothing against authors making money but when there's so many books in a set then if they want reviewers to recommend them...price accordingly.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2019
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    Kept me reading
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  • Ladycodi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Totally enjoyed this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2014
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    I just finished reading Bloodpledge. I really enjoyed it! I read quite fast, and it moved along really well. There was never a part where it dragged, like some books can. It was exciting and carried me right along with it. I can't wait till the next one, to see what happens to Laura and Alex, and the rest of the good guys. I do hope they all come out on top. Also, I would love to read the individual stories about Terens and the rest of the gang! Hope I don't have to wait to long for the next book! Definitely 5 stars!
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  • Fatosh Ahmet-Priest
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in Australia on October 26, 2020
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    Great book. I'm addicted.
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  • Diane Howe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome second book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2017
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    This is an amazing second book in this series. The action never stops and you become so involved with the characters that you can't wait to see what happens next. Laura and Alec are plunged into one situation after another where only there deep love of each other can help them through.
    Characters that we only meet briefly in the first book are developed and become so interesting in their own right that you can't help but feel for them. The rebellion of some of the bretheren causes havoc and it is a race to see if Laura and Alec can survive the deadly plotting against them.
    Once again this is a good length book with everything you could want in the content. I have already bought the 3rd book and can't wait to start it tonight.
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  • Anne Lynton
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
    Reviewed in Australia on July 20, 2014
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    It is refreshing to have the setting in Sydney, but this continuance from Bloodgifted was much anticipated and it didn't disappoint. Well written and researched, an addictive page turner! Waiting for the third book anxiously!
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  • Daisy Banks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2016
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    A very good read.
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  • Chrissy Seymour
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on February 23, 2016
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    Love this series so far. Definitely going to follow this till the end :)
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