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Stakeout (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter, Vol. 2.5) Kindle Edition

by Nikki Jefford (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 295 ratings
Noel Harper got a second chance at life when the government recruited her as an undercover vampire informant. Since the day they brought her back from the good-as-dead, she has wanted to prove herself worthy.

When a member of her investigative unit is murdered, Noel is paired up with a vampire hunter named Dante to spy on a suspect in Fairbanks. The problem? They're not the only ones on stakeout. Taking down murderous vampires is one thing. Dealing with the past is another. But this time, Noel isn't letting fear win. She's calling in help from the other side and discovers a shocking secret along the way.

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AURORA SKY VAMPIRE HUNTER
1. Aurora Sky
2. Northern Bites
2.5 Stakeout
2.6 Evil Red
3. Bad Blood
4. Hunting Season
4.5 Night of the Living Dante
5. Whiteout
6. True North


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Nikki Jefford loves fictional bad boys and heroines who kick butt. Books, travel, TV series, hiking, writing and motorcycle riding are her favorite escapes. She loves meeting people from all walks of life, from around the globe, and wouldn't trade her French husband in for anyone - not even Spike!
 
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00I6NKC4C
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 206 pages
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  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 11 - 18 years
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Nikki Jefford is a third-generation Alaskan nomad married to an amazing Frenchman. She loves fictional bad boys and heroines who kick butt! Books, travel, TV series, hiking, writing, and motorcycle riding are her favorite escapes. The dark side of human nature fascinates her, so long as it's balanced by humor and romance.

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Customers find this novella to be an awesome addition to the Vampire Hunter series, with a fully developed story from Noel's perspective that gives insight into the characters. The writing is well-executed, and customers appreciate the shocking revelations and background information provided. They enjoy the book's readability and find it entertaining, with one customer noting it's a must-read for Aurora Sky fans.

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35 customers mention "Readability"35 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an awesome novella and must-read in the Aurora Sky series.

"...etc. Those were phenomenal books!..." Read more

"...He gives off this bad boy stereotype, but it turns out he's super sweet and willing to do anything for a friend!..." Read more

"Holy schamazeballs, what a great novella! No fluff or filler here, no sir!..." Read more

"Great book!" Read more

12 customers mention "Story quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the story quality of the book, noting it is a fully developed narrative that provides a new perspective on the Aurora Sky series. One customer particularly enjoyed hearing the storyline from Noel's point of view.

"...No fluff or filler here, no sir! This was a fully developed story in its own right, complete with some truly awesome revelations that are sure to..." Read more

"I enjoyed hearing the storyline from Noel' s perspective...." Read more

"Novella my A$$ this was a full story, new plot lines, "get the heck outta here" book! A normal novella is a short story to fill in between the line...." Read more

"...It was great to have another side of the story of some scenes that occurred in the previous A.S. books; especially that famous scene with Fane and..." Read more

11 customers mention "Character development"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with several noting how it provides insight into the characters, and one customer highlighting how it reveals new layers of personality.

"...(Noel Harper) is brought to life in this book, we see many new layers of her personality, depths of fragility and also get to see her as a pillar of..." Read more

"...writing was crisp, and there was a perfect balance of snark, character development, and action to keep the story going...." Read more

"...The author is still great at the character details and setting, and I read book 3, and luvd it, so I think it's just the point of view." Read more

"...This book helped me gain a further understanding of the character Noel. Noel grew so much more to me as the reader through this book...." Read more

11 customers mention "Pacing"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, finding it shocking and engaging, with one customer particularly appreciating the background information and another noting how it answers questions from the second book.

"...Valeria is an interesting footnote in the Aurora Sky series, but she is not necessarily what I would refer to as integral to the series; with the..." Read more

"...a fully developed story in its own right, complete with some truly awesome revelations that are sure to shake up the Aurora Sky world...." Read more

"...Jefford surprised me, shocked me, hit me over the head with what was happening beyond the readers eyes...." Read more

"...I also talks about her past and how she came to be where she is. Noel has this thing for Gavin (a vampire) and it seems he likes her back...." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one noting how easy it is to read.

"...The writing was crisp, and there was a perfect balance of snark, character development, and action to keep the story going...." Read more

"...This is well written! Great job Nikki Jefford!!..." Read more

"Stakeout is well written. Scratch that. The series, so far, is straight addicting...." Read more

"...I loved the easy way it read...LOVED THE BOOK" Read more

4 customers mention "Sex scenes"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the sex scenes in the book and find it to be a wonderful addition to the Vampire Hunter series.

"...She creates a unique breed of vampire that I find appealing and as an author myself,..." Read more

"This is a good quick read and wonderful addition to the Vampire Hunter series. Nicole is apparently underestimated by all who know her...." Read more

"...A great addition to the Vampire Hunter series." Read more

"Love the characters and the story line of vampires in Alaska. Looking forward to the next adventure of Aurora Sky." Read more

3 customers mention "Enjoyment"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one mentioning it's fun to see Aurora and another noting it captivates their attention.

"...Miss Jefford, however; has managed to completely entice and captivate my attention and I have found myself smitten with her characters and this..." Read more

"...perspectives on the main characters are also refreshing -- it's fun to see Aurora from someone else's POV. All in all, love this book and its series!..." Read more

"...This story takes on Noel’s POV and it is exciting, shocking, nerve-wracking, and just awesome!" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Jeff L. Day aka The Dark Quill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Miss Jefford joins the ranks of great epic novelists like Stephen King, Clive Barker and Ann Rice
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2015
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    The Author does a phenomenal job in coming back and creating multi-faceted layers and depths to her supporting cast. Valeria is an interesting footnote in the Aurora Sky series, but she is not necessarily what I would refer to as integral to the series; with the 2.5 and 2.6 additions, Miss Jefford joins the ranks of great epic novelists like Dana Fuller Ross of the Wagons West! series and Dana Clayton Porter of the White Indian series.
    Harper (Noel Harper) is brought to life in this book, we see many new layers of her personality, depths of fragility and also get to see her as a pillar of strength. She is a far more complex character than I originally thought and this book reveals an entirely different Harper than the girl I thought I knew, also adding a great many shades of depth to other characters in the series; but she is also given an element that shows what is going on behind the carefree façade that gives the reader genuine empathy for her.
    Pay attention at this point folks, I am mentioning something important here. There are many, such as MYSELF, that do not usually purchase FILLER releases, meaning anything that is a .5, .6, .7 etc. and if you follow your usual practice in this case you will be extremely sorry. Nikki Jefford did not pen these as the usual afterthought "filler" material to rob your pocketbooks, as many author's do. I do not know the woman myself, so I cannot speak of her intentions or her writing style, but it is MY humble opinion that she created this series as she did for the same reason that I have struggles so to come up with anything "publishable," most of today's audience simply does not have the attention span to sit down and read a book that is 4" thick and flips through chapters where one covers character A, the next character B and the next character G, then the next back to A and the next is C and etc. etc. Those were phenomenal books! I grew up on them, I idolized them and they are what created the bibliophile that I am; but authors face a different reality today and must dip there quill in a well and pen something for a different breed or reader. The chaos we call life today, does not allow many people the luxury of reading novels like Shogun anymore, they require quick, concise novels that offer the fulfillment and satisfaction of larger novels compacted into a much shorter read. Miss Jefford has Mastered this craft and I bow in humble admiration.
    She creates a unique breed of vampire that I find appealing and as an author myself, [author: J.L. Day http://darkquill.jlday.net/ I have never really discovered written or cinematic vampire characters to my liking, other than my own. Miss Jefford, however; has managed to completely entice and captivate my attention and I have found myself smitten with her characters and this entire series.
    I breathlessly anticipate her next release and cannot WAIT to see what her next offering is after she finishes the Aurora Sky series. I am thinking that as much as I have enjoyed my tryst with this series, I should go back to Amazon and purchase her Spellbound trilogy. I really am enchanted with this author and have great hopes that we finally have another Great One to add to the ranks, it has been too long since we had someone that was truly synonymous with the genre.
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  • Kim D.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet, with a little sass.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2015
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    In this novella we get to know Noel, Fane and Dante a little better.

    After reading Stakeout I find that I like Noel more. Just based on her character in the books I found her a bit sketchy at times, and I wasn't sure Aurora should trust her. This book clears up a lot of the issues I had with her and the pieces are starting to come together for the bigger picture!

    We spend a little more time with Dante and see a different side to him. (One that is not trying to seduce Aurora) I liked him more that way, but that has a lot to do with me being on team Fane. ;)

    Speaking of Fane, I love him even more. He gives off this bad boy stereotype, but it turns out he's super sweet and willing to do anything for a friend! Even if that means hurting them for their own protection!

    I love this series and I can't wait to read more!
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  • J Bryant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2014
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    Holy schamazeballs, what a great novella! No fluff or filler here, no sir! This was a fully developed story in its own right, complete with some truly awesome revelations that are sure to shake up the Aurora Sky world. The writing was crisp, and there was a perfect balance of snark, character development, and action to keep the story going. I loved getting inside Noel's head - I liked her before but man, she really rocked my socks off. And Fane...FANE! I am even more over the moon in love with him than I was before, and I already had it pretty bad for him, lol.

    Well done, Nikki Jefford! You knocked another one outta the park!
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2025
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    Great book!
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  • Mercie4u
    3.0 out of 5 stars The vampire saga continues
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2021
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    I had a harder time getting into this mini book. Even though it's written about the same people, the style, like the main character focused on, was a bit different. I still like the characters, I just couldn't seem to immerse myself fully in it. The author is still great at the character details and setting, and I read book 3, and luvd it, so I think it's just the point of view.
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  • Mande Sumner
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short But Entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2014
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    I enjoyed hearing the storyline from Noel' s perspective. As I mentioned in my review of the very first book in the series, I never have great expectations for free or low cost books, but once again I was pleasantly surprised. I felt that I needed to hear Noel' s story and now I do! Again, I ran across a few grammatical/spelling errors and a few typos, but nothing that was overly distracting.
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  • ~Ali~
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surprised me, shocked me, LOVED it!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2014
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    To say I was pissed off at Noel and Fane at the end of Northern Bites, would be gravely understating my feelings. I was beyond mad, miles past livid and neck deep in a "what the hell is happening" state of confusion.

    When I found out that Stakeout was going to give me more insight on Noel's...behavior, I was chomping (pun intended) to get my anxious little digits on this novella. I expected there to be an explanation, of course there was. I had even gone through several scenarios in my head on how things could have wound up where they did.

    I'll tell you though, my mind never went anywhere near where Stakeout took me. Jefford surprised me, shocked me, hit me over the head with what was happening beyond the readers eyes. For which, I am forever grateful.

    So, you know you get some answers. Here is what else you get:

    A big heavy dose of Dante, in all his goofy, adorable charm. A heaping helping of Fane, with a sexiness and tender side you may not have known existed.

    And Noel. Who is much more fragile, tragic and broken than you'd expect.

    If you don't come away from Stakeout with different feelings for many of the Aurora Sky Vampire Hunter characters, then it isn't me (the Ginger) who is lacking a soul...it's you. You may hate some more, love some more, feel a certain indifference towards others that wasn't there prior, but you will feel differently.

    I'd suggest not skipping this novella, it's a must read for the series!
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  • Bernice Dunphy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series (had to purchase them all) Excellent story ...
    Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2016
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    Love this series (had to purchase them all) Excellent story lines and characters. Pulls you in from the start and I love that! Thank you Nikki Jefford!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars It was good
    Reviewed in Australia on February 6, 2015
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    When the book began, I thought that it started a little too early but after I started getting into the book about the mission that Noel and Dante driving to fairbanks, It got a lot better. I also like that Joel's side of the story was in a separate book instead of being in just the one book and breaking everything up.
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  • Happy buyer
    5.0 out of 5 stars In doing so you also begin to realise that Aurora is just like you and me in that we judge people by ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2015
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    Nikki Jefford gives us Noel 's story. I am not a huge fan of her - you could say I am on Team Aurora (and maybe even Team Red) - but her backstory is interesting. This is a necessary read if you want to understand Aurora's friends. In doing so you also begin to realise that Aurora is just like you and me in that we judge people by what we see and know about them. Rightly or wrongly.
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  • L Gilson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Stakeout (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter 2.5)
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2015
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    Good book, interesting twist and filled in the gaps about Fane's trip and added a bit of mystery around the group and their purpose. Looking forward to the next book
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  • Han Ormerod
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2015
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    A great installment to my new favourite series. Great to read a book on another of the main characters and get to know Noel in a bit more detail. I thought Aurora's dad was a waste of space but Noel's dad definitely wins the deadbeat dad award.
    I really hope Aurora can over this perceived betrayal and they can be friends again. But Aurora is a stubborn madam so I'm not holding my breath!
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