[Review] Vampire by Rebecca Zanetti

A novella set in the world of the Dark Protectors series, Vampire by Rebecca Zanetti is a great addition to the series as well as a great introduction for new readers. 

Psychiatrist Mariana Lopez has a stalker. He’s followed her from Texas to her new home in Indiana, and if the white roses he keeps sending weren’t enough, he’s now kidnapped her. Luckily for Mariana, her former patient Raine Maxwell has gotten himself kidnapped, too. Once freed, it doesn’t take long for Mariana to realize that the local sheriff isn’t going to be much help and the only thing making her feel safe is Raine’s tall, well-muscled body. Against her better judgment, Mariana finds herself falling for Raine, but will Raine reciprocate - or has he given up on any possibility of love, considering himself doomed to the Maxwell Curse? 

I thoroughly enjoyed Vampire. While part of a larger series, Vampire was an excellent introduction to Zanetti’s Dark Protectors world for new readers. While there were plenty of references to past events, and many of the characters are introduced in previous novels, this novella assumes no prior knowledge and eases readers into Raine and Mariana’s world. However, if you have read some or all of Zanetti’s Dark Protectors novels, Vampire is a nice bonus story, giving you a quick, in-between story that furthers along the overall plot while not being too heavy on action and details. Zanetti’s latest is a perfect addition to the Dark Protectors series and is a balanced blend of new and old, making Vampire a sure favorite among Dark Protector fans and a wonderful introduction to the series for new readers.