Original Sin by Lydia Michaels (The Order of Vampires #1) #bookreview #paranormal #supernatural #vampires #amish

Original Sin

(The Order of Vampires #1)

by

Lydia Michaels (Goodreads Author)

Adam Hartzler has always been an honorable immortal, but the fine line between right and wrong begins to blur when he is called to his true mate. If he does not find and claim her soon, he will lose his soul and humanity, transforming into a vile predator controlled by insatiable bloodlust, sentenced to a demonic and tortured eternity as a vampire.

Adam sets out on a quest to hunt his mate and claim her before it is too late. His salvation relies on his destined mate’s surrender, but when she refuses to cooperate, Adam must set aside his morals and do what is needed to survive. Time’s slipping away with his control, and his territorial instincts refuse to let her go.

Annalise Snow awakens on a primitive farm removed from modern civilization and in fear of her life. Her captor is determined to keep her prisoner and believes he is somehow entitled to her future. But she will not surrender easily. When Adam asks for the ultimate sacrifice, she must decide if he lives or dies.

Passion and emotion collide in an explosive meeting of destined souls, but love is never a guarantee, especially when eternity begins with betrayal.

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Genre: Paranormal/Supernatural/Vampire Romance

Part 1 of a series

My Original Sin Review . . .

I have read a lot of paranormal vampire stories but NEVER a Amish vampire story.  You'd think that combination wouldn't work, but it so does.  It's the perfect way to keep them segregated and for them to not have to move every few years so people don't realize they don't age.

~ All the good ones are either gay or Amish-said no one ever.~

Writing it this way with the Amish, is also a great way to show our downfalls as a society with our excessiveness,  and our quick ways to judge and look down on others that are different.

~They mocked his clothing and only recognized their differences, hardly noticing their similarities.  ~

For Annalise, she not only has to overcome the differences but also has to face her personal spiritual demons.

"No, our Amish culture is part of who we are.  It's the veil that protects us from the rest of the world."

Though for Adam being Amish he's also sheltered and drinks the kool-aid of what he's been taught.  With Annalise, he's forced to question his beliefs and learn to compromise. 

"Because I need choices.  Women have opportunities where I live." 

I adored the story.  There were so many layers of this story that keeps you reeled in and waiting to find out what happens.   This story has also set up for this series to continue.  I can't wait to find out what happens with Larissa, Cain, Gracie and also Jonah.

Can't wait for more from this series and from this author. 

4 Soul mate loving thumbs up!

Lauren

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