Too Brazen to Bite: Regency Historical Romance

Erica Ridley

Oct 2020 · Gothic Love Stories Book 5 · Erica Ridley

About this ebook

A hidden secrets, forbidden lovers romance from a New York Times bestselling author: In this gothic castle, even a woman of science isn’t immune to the charms of a wickedly handsome, dangerously sexy vampire…

 The devilishly seductive, irresistibly rakish Mr. Macane is ravishing all the ladies of the ton—despite the fact that he is penniless, untitled—and believed to be a vampire. Hired to disprove such an absurd claim, the skeptical Miss Elspeth Ramsay does not expect to tremble in his presence—until the graze of his teeth on her neck ignites an appetite of her own, and she finds herself biting him back! Surely this sudden bloodlust can only mean danger for her family and her heart—or a love for eternity...

This is a revised, second edition of Never Been Bitten, previously published in the Born to Bite anthology.

Ratings and reviews

I very much enjoyed reading this. It's not a dark and dreary sort of gothic, but Ellie and her mother are in need of funds so pragmatic Ellie discreetly hires herself out to help solve the mysteries and problems of silly ton ladies. Skeptical Ellie expects to prove Macane is not a vampire. I've read an assortment of vampire stories. This is quite light-hearted and entertaining, but I agree with others it was a bit rushed towards the end. I read a free advance copy; the thoughts expressed are my own.

How much of the rumors are true? How much of the truth, just rumor? This is what Miss Elspeth Ramsay is intending to learn when she finds herself caught up in a personal family drama with roots much older and deeper than she could ever have imagined. Cain has spent longer than he cares to remember hunting a runaway bride, but he can’t return to his beloved homeland unless he brings the fugitive back with him. When Elspeth and Cain’s worlds collide, will it be a love for the ages or a tragedy worthy of the Greeks? A little bit Underworld, a little bit Pride and Prejudice. And puppies. A quick fun story that had me hooked from the beginning. I loved the banter and sparks between this pair. It’s easy to feel the tension between them. The only thing that would have made this any better is if there had been an epilogue. I desperately want to know what happened after. The ending came about quite quickly, and I still have a few questions. I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.

Cain is a vampire and a hunter. Aggie is a vampire who married a human (a no-no) ran away two hundred years ago, and has kept running. Cain is hunting her. So far, she has been able to elude him. He may have finally found her. Ellie Ramsey is Aggie’s daughter. She is a bluestocking and doesn’t believe in the paranormal, including vampires. She is hired to prove Cain is a vampire. When they meet, he is attracted and thirsty. He intends to bite Ellie and take a sip, and, boy, does she surprise him. It seems Elspeth Ramsey has secrets even she doesn’t know about. This is an awesome vampire romance that has mystery, humor, surprises, and secrets galore. The characters a fun and likeable. It may not have been what she had in mind, but Lady Lydia brings our hero and heroine together. Cain’s puppy is adorable. The end was a bit of a surprise, but I liked it. I enjoyed and recommend this short entertaining story. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

About the author

Erica Ridley is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of witty, feel-good historical romance novels, including the upcoming THE DUKE HEIST, featuring the Wild Wynchesters. Why seduce a duke the normal way, when you can accidentally kidnap one in an elaborately planned heist?

In the 12 Dukes of Christmas series, enjoy witty, heartwarming Regency romps nestled in a picturesque snow-covered village. After all, nothing heats up a winter night quite like finding oneself in the arms of a duke!

Two popular series, the Dukes of War and Rogues to Riches, feature roguish peers and dashing war heroes who find love amongst the splendor and madness of Regency England. 

When not reading or writing romances, Erica can be found riding camels in Africa, zip-lining through rainforests in Central America, or getting hopelessly lost in the middle of Budapest.