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Risking Immortality (The Loch & Key Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Alyson Root (Author), Tara Sullivan (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 594 ratings
Amelia Loch has a secret…
She knows humanity’s prejudices against her kind are little more than delusional nightmares. Born, not made, vampires have been forced into the shadows by human ignorance. In any case, the Loch family, like many vampire clans, has thrived over the centuries. Building a successful business empire of bars and nightclubs means that their wealth and influence allows them to move around, easily remaining hidden in plain sight to avoid human suspicion. The bookwormish heiress, Amelia Loch, has thus never struggled to maintain a safe distance from the humans who vilify her species—and everyone else for that matter. But the time has come for Amelia to step out of the shadows, and the stakes have never been higher.
If Amelia doesn’t find her soulmate by the time the sun sets on her thirtieth birthday, she risks a descent into eternal madness. The fate of an unmated vampire is worse than death, both for the vamp and their family, who would be left no choice but to end their suffering.
Enter Erin, a feisty blonde bartender who captures Amelia’s attention and challenges her beliefs. Erin is everything Amelia had hoped for, except for one small detail: she’s human. Though it’s uncertain if a vampire and a human can successfully bond, Erin may be Amelia’s only hope. In a race against time, will love be enough to defy centuries of prejudice and prevent Amelia’s descent into darkness?
Amelia must decide if she can trust Erin with her truth, her heart—and her immortality.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D9HSQTJT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ J&M Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 358 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1917785259
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Loch & Key Series
  • Customer Reviews:
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Alyson Root

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Alyson was born and raised in the heart of England. She moved to Paris in 2015 when she met her wife. Together they moved to the west of France, where they now live with their two dogs. Alyson spends her time reading sapphic fiction books, writing and Scuba Diving.

Alyson discovered her love of writing in her mid thirties. Her debut book, A Dance Towards Forever, was inspired by her wife and their very own love story. Alyson wrote Diving Into Her and award-winning Always Emilie, which added with her first book, created The French Connection series.

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Customers find the book enjoyable, with one describing it as a quick, upbeat read. The characterization receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's not a classic vampire stereotype. Customers appreciate the emotional content, describing it as a rollercoaster of feelings, and value the strong family bond between Amelia and Erin.

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10 customers mention "Enjoyment"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one describing it as a quick and upbeat read.

"I mostly enjoyed this book. The characters feel real, and I love that Amelia's family acts like a family...." Read more

"Enjoyed reading this! The storyline was amazing. I couldn't put it down...." Read more

"I LOVED this book, so much so that I finished it in a single sitting...." Read more

"So good!!!! This was a quick and easy read. A great escape! I can't wait for the second one to come out!" Read more

6 customers mention "Characterization"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characterization in this vampire story, with one customer noting it's not a classic vampire stereotype, while another describes it as a fascinating take on a love story.

"...It's a totally different take on Vampire stories and I loved the originality that Alyson brought to this trope...." Read more

"This was a very enjoyable read. Vampires always cool but these are nothing like in books I have read before besides the hotness factor of course...." Read more

"...of magical problem to overcome, and the vampire community is understanding and supportive throughout, and there are basically no interactions with..." Read more

"A different spin on vampires and sapphic romance with two strong women-what’s not to like? I’ve already purchased book 2!" Read more

4 customers mention "Readability"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with one mentioning it serves as a great escape from reality.

"This was a very enjoyable read. Vampires always cool but these are nothing like in books I have read before besides the hotness factor of course...." Read more

"This read very YA fanfiction meets book pages...." Read more

"...Amelia and Erin are amazing-their story is perfect and I can’t wait to get book 2! Thankfully it’s only a couple more weeks away!..." Read more

"...Great break from reality!" Read more

3 customers mention "Emotion level"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the emotional content of the book, describing it as a rollercoaster of feelings.

"...The way Alyson is able to capture deep emotions on a page leaves me freaking speechless and I cannot get enough of her writing." Read more

"...Steamy, sizzling rollercoaster emotions, our fated lovers goes through it all. Can just images the drama thats gonna unfold in book 2...." Read more

"...upbeat book with just the right amount of spice and humor and not much angst. Great break from reality!" Read more

3 customers mention "Family bond"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family bond in the book, particularly noting how Amelia and Erin's relationship works well together.

"...Amelia and Erin are so good together. Erin especially is not easy to handle when she goes into protective mode. Amelia's family is just amazing...." Read more

"...The characters feel real, and I love that Amelia's family acts like a family. When I was ready to give her a good talking to, they actually did it!..." Read more

"...Amelia and Erin are amazing-their story is perfect and I can’t wait to get book 2! Thankfully it’s only a couple more weeks away!..." Read more

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  • Judith Rodda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Anything written by Alyson Root is a joyful experience.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
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    I could not wait till this book hit my Kindle. I have never been disappointed with any of Alyson's books so no surprise that I loved this one. It's a totally different take on Vampire stories and I loved the originality that Alyson brought to this trope. It was a fast-paced read with little angst between the two characters. Amelia and Erin are so good together. Erin especially is not easy to handle when she goes into protective mode. Amelia's family is just amazing. I totally loved Lucille. As always, Alyson's talent brings unexpected twists and turns to the story but always with a finesse that only she has mastered. I am so looking forward to book 2.
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  • Kit
    4.0 out of 5 stars Something different in vampire stories
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025
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    I mostly enjoyed this book. The characters feel real, and I love that Amelia's family acts like a family. When I was ready to give her a good talking to, they actually did it! Erin reacts to Amelia's big reveal like people I actually know would.

    The writing is stilted, though. I get that the author was probably trying to make Amelia and her family seem more formal, but I'm not sure it worked. But if you can overlook that, I recommend it.
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  • Maria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and different vampire story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
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    This was a very enjoyable read. Vampires always cool but these are nothing like in books I have read before besides the hotness factor of course. In this book they live quiet and peaceful and feed on animal blood. They also give birth and do not turn people.

    Amelia and Erin so right for each other and their journey to a HEA so fun (and hot) to follow.
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  • Desiree
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025
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    Enjoyed reading this! The storyline was amazing. I couldn't put it down. The beginning stages of Amelia and Erin's love story was incredible and seeing how things progressed was great. Patiently waited for the second book to come out!
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  • MissAlice 2U
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cute
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2024
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    This read very YA fanfiction meets book pages. The characters are 30 and 26, but again, the page illuminates how young the way they think is and their approach to situations is also very… dramatic. Fun vampy fic, soulmate conundrum that leaves one character a bloody mess, and an pseudo-HEA that leaves readers with a prompt to read the second book to see how this story pans out. It’s cute, but ended up skipping most of the dialogue as it seemed to meander and didn’t push the plot along much.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute cozy contemporary vampire romance
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2025
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    If you're looking for intrigue and gritty high stakes fights and vamp bampfing heroines defeating twisted villains to save complex damsels with dark secrets and traumatic pasts.....you won't find that here. If you want a romance between a brooding businesswoman with a loving but over involved family and a sassy spitfire bartender where one of them happens to be a vampire...well, here ya go. There is no antagonist in this. No scary parts. No fighting that isn't adult siblings bickering like kids for comedic effect. They have a sort of magical problem to overcome, and the vampire community is understanding and supportive throughout, and there are basically no interactions with humans other than the primary love interest and briefly the woman she's already dating when the book starts. The primary conflict is internal for the main character, who is the quintessential brooding vamp with moral quandaries that she gets moody and obsessive over, until someone calls her out and makes her chill out and communicate. In other words, the main character must find coping mechanisms for her anxiety so she can be with her fated mate and not go crazy and die.
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  • Tricia
    4.0 out of 5 stars It kept me entertained
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
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    A different spin on vampires and sapphic romance with two strong women-what’s not to like? I’ve already purchased book 2!
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  • Sam HV
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sapphic vampires FTW
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024
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    I LOVED this book, so much so that I finished it in a single sitting.
    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’ve never read anything by Alyson that I didn’t absolutely adore. She is definitely one of my must read authors- if she wrote it I know I’ll love it! I completely fell in love with Erin and Amelia and their love. The way Alyson is able to capture deep emotions on a page leaves me freaking speechless and I cannot get enough of her writing.
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  • L .GOODWIN
    5.0 out of 5 stars So so so so so good!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2024
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    Having to wait till January 2025 for book 2???? Come on!!.

    This book is so funny and sexy, it's the perfect mix as far as I'm concerned.
    I flew through it. I'm a sucker for sexy humour and this book is filled with it lol . As always Alyson Root's writing is top notch. You won't be disappointed.
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  • Renée
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read
    Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2025
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    This spent way to long on my TBR shelf. I knew this one was going to be good and I snapped it up the moment I could afford it (okay I couldn’t really afford it, but a I had to have it nonetheless) it did not disappoint. A refreshing take on an ancient legend. Would definitely recommend.
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  • Springa
    5.0 out of 5 stars So Very Good
    Reviewed in Australia on November 19, 2024
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    Wonderful story and characters from a very talented author who has a delightful way with repartee. Loved every page of it and can't wait for the next book.
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  • Katjaren
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love has no borders
    Reviewed in Germany on December 15, 2024
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    Unusual story..was totally hooked..waiting for book 2. Fantasy at its best learning about a world hidden.
    Can highly recommend this great love story..fascinating..
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  • RebeccaF
    4.0 out of 5 stars Those vampires are different
    Reviewed in Germany on September 28, 2024
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    The vampires of this book are different, so forget about anything you have ever heard or read about vampires. The vampires here are just more or less normal people who drink animal blood and whose only concern is to find their soulmate before they reach their thirties birthday. If they fail, well, they are damned.
    Amelia is a vampire, 29, and hasn't found her soulmate until she meets Erin. The problem is that Erin is in a relationship and human. This complicates things for Amelia.
    What happens with her and Erin - well you have to read the book. Unfortunately for us readers the problems aren't completely solved at the end of the book, and therefore we have to wait for the sequel.
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