Vampires Don't Babysit: A Mythical Knights Jackstone Vampire Romance

Candice Gilmer

Mar 2019 · Vampire Mythicals Book 1 · Candice Gilmer

About this ebook

If you enjoy thrilling enemy-to-lovers paranormal romance, then you'll be captivated by the suspenseful battle for survival in this exciting series from Candice Gilmer's Mythical Knights world, set in the Jackstone Foundation. Follow a nest of vampires who are out to change their fates, and do what they never thought they could.

The right thing.

 

Jake Reynolds thought surviving the slaughter of his master should have been enough to ensure his safety. But when mythical creatures come for The Kid, the last remaining survivor of Melios' clan, Jake knows he must do whatever it takes to keep her safe.

 

With the help of the Jackstone Foundation, Jake and his fellow vampires must find their place in the mythical world and learn to live without being monsters.

 

But when an ancient bloodline is determined to take The Kid away, Jake and his allies must battle against an army of creatures to keep her safe.

 

Will they be successful, or will the Kid be lost forever?

 

This series can be read on its own, but some of the events referred to with Melios can be found in the Mythical Knights Series. 

Ratings and reviews

Vampires Don't Babysit wasn't quite what I expected. There was a smidge of babysitting involved, but mostly what pleasantly surprised me was how well the book balanced the serious with a bit of lighthearted humor. There was also a very strong thread of camaraderie. The book is written in first person perspective from multiple people. Jake and his misfit band of ex-military vampires got a pretty raw deal with the whole 'immortal and all powerful' shtick they got fed. Definitely didn't end up being what any of them really expected or wanted. They finally catch a lucky break and end up with a second chance after their less than moral master is dusted. This series is about their adventures post humanity. Megan is a great character to start us off with in that she's a good link to the paranormal world as well as being a sympathetic doctor. Her relationship with Jake takes it's time in manifesting, but it felt like a fitting amount of time. Some of her adventures in her wolf form are quite fun. This book really felt like the groundwork book, and I think that's exactly what it was meant to be. We set the stage, meet our unique and somewhat quirky (I'm looking at you, Eve) cast of characters, and build our hopes for their futures from there. It's clear there will be challenges, but the team has real hope for their future and this reader at least has hope for their future mates. If you enjoy a large helping of paranormal creatures, second chances at life, sweet meant to be romances, a tad bit of steam, and a healthy dose of team work and the snark that goes with, this is a good book for you.

“There is a moment, in every man’s life, where he must evaluate his choices.” This is not only true of those choices from the past, but the ones made going forward as well. Former Sergeant First Class Jake Reynolds had a lot to think about. Alarms sounded, warning the Immortal Knights Templar of an incoming attack. They had previously slaughtered Master Melios and his vampires at Jackstone, but a few of the vampires had survived. The attack now was most likely to retrieve “The Kid”, a young female. However, she looked out the window and did not recognize any of them, so they were not the ones from Jackstone. One of them shot out the ultraviolent black lights that had been keeping them back from the porch, and they rushed at the door and windows. Richard sent the kid to the safe room while he and Adrian battled the horde pushing inside. Dr. Megan Criger, a werewolf, worked at the hospital in the basement of the Jackstone Foundation. She found it ironic that the CEO co-owner of the Jackstone Foundation, James Henrick, was a vampire who tried to disguise his scent. Sometimes she approved of the work they did here; other times, she looked at it with disgust because she knew what was really going on. She had 6 vampire patients that had been left alive by the Immortal Knights Templar and she had no idea why they had done that and killed all of the others. All were in a coma and she wasn’t sure if any would ever wake up. Melios had been very talented with mind control and they were not sure what he may have done to them. But it didn’t look like any would awaken. When their master dies, vampire minds are normally released from the control. Their brainwaves were still firing but were very different and not at all typical. When James told Megan he had been there at the slaughter, and told her more about Melios, she finally asked him what he was up to with these survivors. His smile, and admission that he could do nothing while they remained in comas, had her hackles rising. The nurse, Amy, interrupted their discussion as she went in to care for the patients. Finally James told her he wanted to save those vampires and give them the chance to live in the real world. She saw genuine sorrow in his expression and understood. As Amy continued caring for the vampires, the monitors suddenly started flashing as their brain readings surged! Amy stepped back as all of them woke at once! The largest grabbed her by the throat. The door flew off as two came toward Megan and James called for security to seal off the basement to prevent their escape! What will happen now? Are the six military vampires on a mission implanted in their brains by Melios? Can the hospital contain them? And what is happening to the Immortal Knights Templar and “The Kid”? Things are quickly happening as the vampires awaken! The author’s description of what is going through Jake’s mind is amazing! I think the reader will enjoy the excitement and mystery of this story line as it begins to race toward something we can feel but not imagine! Keeping the reader in the dark has made a perfect environment to experience the chaos and shivers! Grab your copy and be part of the excitement!

This is a fast moving story that has an amazing plotline. I had a hard time putting this book down. This is an exciting and well written story. This has plenty of action, adventure, intrigue, danger, romance and passion. This is a fantastic read!!! I am voluntarily leaving a honest, unbiased review.

About the author

 USA Today and NY Times bestselling author Candice Gilmer leads a dangerous double life as a mommy and a writer.

In between boo-boo healing and fixing broken toys, she writes stories usually to the tune of children’s television shows.

Her books range from vampires and werewolves to mermaids and fairies to contemporary and fairy tale romances–a huge variety, just like her broad, geek-girl heart.

She adores Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, and DC, (you CAN love them all), and her hero will always be Captain America.

Growing up in the Midwest, Candice stays close to her family, especially the ones with basements when the tornadoes come around.

All in all, she stays very busy, but really, she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Well, maybe a little less children’s television.