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    My Familiar Stranger
    My Familiar Stranger
    My Familiar Stranger
    Audiobook10 hours

    My Familiar Stranger

    Written by Victoria Danann

    Narrated by Gary Furlong

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    About this audiobook

    I accidentally ended up in this dimension. I had nothing. I knew no one.

    I barely survived the journey, but landed in the best possible place; an ancient society of vampire hunters with the medical means to put me back together. I can't go home, but I can use the extra-abilities I gained from slipping dimensions to work for Black Swan and try to keep my friends alive.

    When it comes to love, I have options. The knight who saved my life is strength and honor personified. The sexy elf who thinks I'm his mate. And an incredibly attractive six-hundred-year-old vampire.

    My name is Elora Laiken. This is my story.

    Contains mature themes.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJul 3, 2018
    ISBN9781977384775
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    • 5/5
      To say this book was as a surprise would be an understatement. It had a fun Love Triangle, Diamond, Trapezoid or whatever it's called when four people are involved. I'm generally not a fan of Love Triangles. I'm always confused when all the men are falling over themselves over a girl without any obvious reasons to me. What made this triangle fun was Elora herself. All the men in her life really cared for her and thought the world of her. Even I found myself in awe of Elora, I thought she was exciting, spunky, and just adorable. Also, these men had me swooning and just feeling hot and bothered.

      Elora's men were very protective of her even though she could kick their asses into next week, I really like that she could take care of herself. Storm, her original savior and protector. He was a gentleman, a badass one, actually they all are, their little group was nick named Bad Company afterall. Then there is Rammel, funny, vulgar, but very sweet and gentle when it came to Elora. His flirting and Double Entendre's with Elora had me blushing. Baka........hmmmm........*sigh*, what can I say, he would be the most dangerous choice of all the guys but again when it came to Elora he was the sweetest and the swooniest. He was my guilty pleasure choice for Elora.

      I have one unanswered question, "Is the real Ms. Victoria Danann a real vampire author locked away somewhere where writing captivating vampire romance?". For inquiring minds, you need to read the book to understand that question.

      Oh and by the way, even though the plural of vampire is vampire, I kept wanting to say vampires even when the line is vampire.

      My Familiar Stranger was fun, clever, and refreshing, with characters that come alive, make you laugh and root for them. An enjoyable read without the convoluted love triangle.
    • 3/5
      This book was much better than I thought it was going to be. A stranger in a strangish land... great concept and well written. The only issue I had was at the end... her 'secret' just came out of nowhere. I felt like there should have been more hints or something before that bomb was dropped. And when it was, it was just accepted as almost an after thought. Hell no! You drop a bomb like that on me, I'm going to have some serious questions.

      But, all in all, it was a good read.
    • 3/5
      I actually really enjoyed this book, enjoyed the author's writing and style, and liked the characters. There are a number of characters in the book, and each is his/her own person with their own quirks and such, which was great fun to read. Personally, I had a thing for the vampire, because the way he was written brought to mind the character of Nikola Tesla (Sanctuary), who was a fabulous character.

      I'd rather not give the reason why I gave the book only three stars because it is just my opinion/preference, it will certainly be different for another reader. (and no, it isn't the peanut butter...) One part of the book just COMPLETELY destroyed it for me, and left me just... just... Because really, apart from that, it was a very enjoyable read.
    • 4/5
      SUPER sexy new spin on vampires, elves and other paranormals. The sex was a little more explicit than the books I usually read but the writing and especially world building were excellent. The character development was incredible and I was up to the wee hours reading the book so it's safe to say that it holds one's attention quite well especially since it only took me 1 day to read. There was no cliffhanger!! and I am extremely excited to move onto the next in the series.
    • 3/5
      I wanted to love this book so badly! I really TRIED to like this book! But...
      The entire book read like a summary! In the same paragraph she'd go from 3rd person perspective to 1st person from one character, then suddenly switch to 1st person on a different character, so, for example: Joe and Mary walked down the park... "I thought he was never going to notice my shoes" and suddenly I turn to her, and exclaim "I love those shoes!"

      In addition she'd switch time frames! She'd be talking about them starting a Monday ritual, then say how it came to be such a predictable thing and such and such happened, and then we're back to the ORIGNIAL Monday we'd walked into! So, a flash forward and a time-warp back! The entire book read like this, so you were always semi disoriented and often mildly confused.

      The characters were semi well defined, and the world was very well described, you did feel like u were walking around with them. But it just wasn't very well written. it was just too all over the place and there was never any real connection to characters because everything was so summed up, nothing much happened in 'real time'.
    • 4/5
      Really liked this one. No gross grammatical errors and great story telling. It was hard to decide which dimensional world is "ours" or if it even is! Looking forward to reading more in The Black Swan series!
    • 5/5
      A very, very good read. Victoria Danann is a master at story telling. The descriptions of her characters actually made me feel like I could physically see them before me. The premise for the story was very good and followed a straight forward path. We were introduced to Elora at the beginning whose family was murdered before her very eyes. She was then thrust through a dimensional portal by her friend and confidant with the warning to find one like him. On the other side of this portal, Elora was dropped as nothing more than a bloody puddle of goo at the feet of three massive men. Two wanted to kill it and one quickly took charge and took her immediately to the infirmary where medical staff quickly began to try and fix this miserable creature. Engel Storm refused to leave his charge and thru many weeks of rehabilitation he began to fall in love with the beautiful woman Elora became. But why was she here? Was she a threat to their covert operation? His companions, Ram and Kay, part of an elite vampire hunting team, didn't know what to make of this new addition to their world. Elora began to accommodate herself to this new life and found that the men with whom she now worked closely with were more than just her partners, they became her life.
    • 5/5
      Take one parallel universe jump, an elite paramilitary company of knights who are tasked with eradicating vampires, a vampire with a ‘life wish’ and then blend in a liberal sprinkling of characters drawn from old European religious idolatry, superior advanced medical technology and a touch of humor and you start to define the basics in this book.

      Created with a deft hand, each character is so well developed and defined that their voices are unique and specific, although their development is gradual, as befitting of plot and action. The rest of the story is just as well-crafted, almost to the point that you aren’t 100% certain that the world described is not just outside your door. The author has done a stellar job in creating the world, those who live within it, and a story-line that both compels you to read as you rush through to see just what happens next, and who gets the girl.

      Reviewed a previously purchased copy for Booked and Loaded.
    • 5/5
      I loved this book! Absolutely loved it. Elora goes through some unimaginable trauma and arrives nearly dead at the Black Swan base. She ends up with three men who would do nearly anything for her, and romance at every dangerous turn. Elora is a strong, independent young woman who survives a horrible trauma, loss of her family, home and way of life, and manages to adjust to everything thrown at her with grace, determination and inner strength. I really can't say much more without giving away too much. If you like paranormal romance with some danger, mystery, and that keeps your interest from start to finish - then I definitely recommend this book to you!
    • 4/5
      Elora Laikin is pushed into an interdimensional portal just before an assassination attempt. Imaging being run through a blender and flayed alive, at the same time, and somehow surviving. Also imagine being dumped in the middle of a super-secret military base. It's the headquarters of an elite unit, who are part of a 600-year-old Order, and whose purpose is to kill vampires.When she recovers, Elora meets Storm, Kay and Ram, the members of the team before who she made her "entrance." Interdimensional travel is supposed to be impossible, so the three don't know what to make of her. They also can't help but notice that Elora is gorgeous. She shows them that she knows her way around the world of martial arts and fighting. Ram is something of an overgrown adolescent; he is a 6-foot-tall elf, who mates for life, and seriously messes up the courtship process with Elora.Going up against vampires in the field, Elora shows more resourcefulness than brains. Many missing person reports seem to center on a Manhattan night club. The four get jobs there and keep their eyes open. An attack occurs, and Ram is seriously injured. In the tunnels under the cities, Elora is betrayed, and left naked and chained in a locked jail cell, with a couple of hungry vampires. Does she survive? Does Ram survive? Who does Elora "choose"? Is it possible to find true love while fighting vampires?This is a really good paranormal story. It is just strange enough, without overdoing it. The romance part is well done, too. This is very much worth a sequel.
    • 5/5
      4.5 Stars from Between the BindThis book was a RIDE! I simply cannot say enough great things about Victoria Danann and the genius that is My Familiar Stranger. Danann's writing style is uniquely honest and captivates her audience with both plot and characters in a well-developed and thoughtful world (or "worlds" as it seems). I cannot believe that this book is only a $.99 read.The Love Nest:Elora Liaken is the perfect meshing of kick-assness and vulnerability. Literally dropping into an alternative dimension after watching her family be assassinated, Elora is saved by Storm, the de facto leader of the elite B-Team in the paranormal military unit, "Black Swan." All Elora remembers of Storm is his delicious smell and comforting words while drifting in and out of consciousness. Well, that and another voice saying, "We should kill it." After healing, Elora distinguishes the latter from B-Team's resident womanizer, Ram, who immediately recognizes Elora as his elven mate. Showing more brains than brawn, he doesn't try to force his culture on Elora, knowing that humans rarely mate for life. Ram is crude at best while competing for Elora's affection - but he is unaware that the competition is with not just one other man, but instead, two! The last in this triad being the ancient, overtly sexy, and repentant vampire, Istvan Baka. These relationships seem to be straight forward at first, but progress interestingly enough and actually? One of my initial complaints is now my most favorite piece of Danann's puzzle. I really did want Elora to choose each one of the men depending on the page I was on, to the point of being extremely frustrated that said gentleman was taking time away from my current fav, but, in what I've come to know as classic Danann style, this was exactly the point. As a reader, you are physically but moreover, emotionally pulled in several directions - just like Elora. There is not one clear stand out mate until a choice is made and you're like WHAT?! HIM?! Wait...but what about...?! These relationships develop organically, taking ample time before jumping into any sexual relationship. I enjoyed the flirting so much! Most writers do not give enough attention to the simple act of flirting. *sigh***SPOILER**The major qualm I had with this trio of suitors was that Baka wasn't really ever in the running for me. Even though he was sexy as all get out, he was never a true contender for Elora's heart. So this "trio" is really just a "duo" with a super sexy friend involved.**END SPOILER**Our Heroine:The premise of a woman not needing protection from her man also brightened the read. I loved how competent Elora was in all aspects without being an unobtainable heroine or perceived as perfect - well from anyone but her men!The Awesome:Danann's world building is quite astounding. She has a knack for detail and can write such vivid imagery that I could recount to you with reasonable accuracy what rooms and buildings looked and felt like. I could not however tell you just what all three of our male characters looked like...well except some inappropriate details. ;)This book had a slow first few chapters but once I understood Danann's style and relaxed into her flow I enjoyed every page turn. I will be waiting ever-so-patiently (HA!) for the next installment, The Witch's Dream to be released in Fall 2012.