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A Duel with the Vampire Lord: Married to Magic Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Elise Kova (Author), Elizabeth Evans (Narrator), Silver Wing Press (Publisher)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 5,983 ratings
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On the night of the blood moon, the Vampire Lord must die.

Floriane's position as the forge maiden of Hunter's Hamlet is one of reverence, for it is her skill that arms and protects the vampire hunters. She knows her place and is a faithful servant to the Master Hunter and her community...until the night of the blood moon. Until her brother is dying at the hands of the Vampire Lord Ruvan.

Wanting to defend her home at all costs, Floriane fights the vampire lord, ready to give her life if it means taking his. But Ruvan doesn't want to take her life...he wants her.

Kidnapped and brought to the vampire castle, Floriane is now blood sworn to the vampire lord. She is bound in mind and body to her worst enemy. But Ruvan isn’t the fiend she thought he was. She learns the truth of the vampires: They are not mindless monsters, but a proud people, twisted and tortured by an ancient curse.

Ruvan believes that Floriane might be the key to ending his people's suffering. All Floriane wants is to defend her home. Loyalties are tested and the line between truth and lie is blurred.

When her dagger is at his chest, will she be able to take the heart of the man who has claimed hers?

A darkly reimagined Snow White meets inspiration from Beauty and the Beast in an epic fantasy world of hunters, vampires, and curses that run deeper than blood. This stand-alone is complete with a "happily ever after" ending. It's perfect for fantasy romance fans looking for just the right amount of steam and their next slow-burn and swoon-worthy, enemies-to-lovers story.

While it is set in the Married to Magic universe, listeners can start with this book.

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  1. Listening Length
    16 hours and 27 minutes
  2. Author
    Elise Kova
  3. Narrator
    Elizabeth Evans
  4. Audible release date
    September 23, 2022
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Silver Wing Press
  7. ASIN
    B0BG8X63JZ
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 16 hours and 27 minutes
Author Elise Kova
Narrator Elizabeth Evans
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date September 23, 2022
Publisher Silver Wing Press
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0BG8X63JZ
Best Sellers Rank #33,687 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#82 in Paranormal Romance for Teens
#101 in Paranormal Mystery, Thriller & Suspense for Teens
#105 in Dark Fantasy for Teens

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I got the opportunity to receive an ARC of this amazing book. This is a voluntary review and I am excited to share these amazing thoughts with you..Do you love vampires? Do you love the thought of the bite? Do you like dagger to the throat enemies to lovers? Do you like a hot man with white hair like moonlight? Well then if your answer was yes to any of these this book is for you.This is a standalone book part of the Married to Magic series. Exploring more of the world of Midscape and people that live in it. You will get sucked in from the very beginning. Following not only one, but two stories. I loved the twists and turns in this story. We have touch her you die, strong FMC, biting, some light spice, but just enough to drive you wild, some wonderful family, and friendship. How about I just give you some amazing quotes to get you excited..“I might be the forge maiden, but I am no delicate flower. I am as cold as silver. As strong as iron. I will bend for destiny, but not for any man.”“He glares at me. I seem to be rather good at frustrating the vampire lord.”“Will it hurt?” Excitement and nerves render my words barely audible. “Never.” There’s so much wrapped in that word. “I will never allow harm to come to you.”“Then let’s hate each other until we can’t stand it.”“You touch her again and there will be consequences.”“But it will be my pleasure to kill you for laying a hand on her.”.I want to give you so much more, but this at least puts into perspective want I am raving about. Now mark your calendars. Get your preorder ready. And read this book. You won’t regret it.
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attra79
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite book
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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This is my first fantasy book read in English. The story was amazing, polished, engaging. The love storyline was beautiful and moving. I loved all the characters and the author's language was beautiful. I read the Air Awakening series in my language and fell in love with Elise Kova's work. I will read the next books in the original, because it is definitely worth it.
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Danielle Thomson
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Dark Fairytale Retelling with Vampires
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023
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"We both looked at each other and saw what we wanted and what the world had told us to see, not what was actually there."

"I know how hard it is to have truths you hold so dearly they're sacred be questioned."

"This world will say I shouldn't. But I care less and less what's the world thinks. I choose you."

I love this series! Darker than the previous too, this fairytale retelling is a vampire story with clever nods to Snow White. Floriane is the forge maiden of Hunter's Hamlet with one destiny - forge the weapons for the hunters who keep the vampires at bay, and marry the man chosen for her so she can continue her line.

But on the night of the blood moon when the vampire lord himself roams the Fade Marshes, Floriane runs to the aid of her brother only to be captured herself. But what she finds is not what she expects. A crumbling world bound by a curse, an ancient race caught in stasis, a small band seeking to protect everyone from the monsters who succumbed, and the vampire - or Vampir - Lord Ruvan. A man - not a monster - who will sacrifice everything to free both his world and the humans from the curse that has plagued them for centuries.

There were so many marvelous layers to this story, I couldn't put it down! Ancient magic, complex histories, blood lore, monsters, secrets, awakened powers, angst and epic romance. I loved the tension, the reality of Floriane and Ruvan having everything they believed challenged, learning to trust each other while overcoming their prejudices. The characters and themes were wonderful and I was captivated by the story! I need to read more of Elise Kova's work.
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Devon
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing series
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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These are stand alone books but so far I have really enjoyed this series . There is enough action, romance, and plot to keep the story going. I highly recommend Married to Magic series
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Rachel vB
3.0 out of 5 stars better than the last one
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
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Her writing is getting better, the book is a lot more interesting and well written than the previous books. It doesn’t feel like you’re told everything, the story let’s you delve into the mystery as well.
Overall pretty good!
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The Papaya Mama
5.0 out of 5 stars • big fan, HUGE •
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
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| enemies to lovers | vampires | forced proximity | fated lovers | magic | fantasy romance |

This was such a good story. First and foremost, amazing story line. I was guessing the whole time. The mystery, the intrigue, the thrill of a mystery and puzzle. Excellent. Chefs kiss.

The characters were interesting. I wasnt captivated from the first page or the first chapter- but I kept reading and the backstory is so important to the character and her conflict. Her story and purpose just didn’t resonate with me until I had more context and intrigue.

I have loved this entire series since I started it. These stories are so good and I wouldn’t say any two have been alike so far other than the world they take place in. Each story and its characters were undeniably unique. A Duel with the Vampire Lord is no different. Each story had a deep plot with mystery, intrigue, and of course romance.

This series so far has become an easy favorite for me. I do recommend this series for anyone who likes fantasy romance and a happy ending.

Elise Kova does not disappoint.

Happy Reading Friends xx
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Klingler
4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing world building & story!
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2022
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This is the third book in the Married to Magic series, but don't think you have to read them in any particular order. They are standalone books set in the same world!

This book will blow you away. I was given the ARC to read from the author for my honest review. I thought this book has one of the best world-building to date. I can't tell you how often I found myself drawn to grabbing this book and reading it for hours and having to pace myself.

This book has a lot of new vampire lore that I have never seen before. This book doesn't have your sparkling vamps of old, it has real 'vampir' and it has an amazing story line. Twists and turns and is it dark...absolutely...does it shine...of course! You will follow a young forge maiden named Flor and she is not like your regular damsel in distress. She is strong, brilliant, built with amazing muscles, and excellent dark short hair. I know you can go and read the blurb about this book but what you won't find in the blurb is the personal experience I had reading it. There are some parts that will make you laugh out loud, gasp in stress, and cry...yes actually cry with worry. This book has it all. Kova doesn't disappoint with this novel.

The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars for me is that I felt that book's ending was a bit flat but that is just my personal opinion. I loved this book and all the characters.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Reading and new worlds!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
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As an avid reader since childhood I have read the works of many authors. Seldom have I had the pleasure of finding an author who brings me so completely into another world. I hate finishing a story, saying good bye to people who are so well crafted that they become part of your life. At the same time I look forward to the next story and the next set of people I will get to meet. Thank you Elise Kova for creating worlds I never want to end.
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rae
5.0 out of 5 stars I bought it physically
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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I loved it, I'm a sucker for enemies to lovers. I've always enjoyed vampire media and one of my favorite videogames is Bloodborne! It may not have the eldritch horror, but it still had a certain aesthetic that pleased me quite a bit. I like the story and concepts and their relationship. Floraine is a type of character I love roleplaying in Dungeons & Dragons so the romantic nerd I am I enjoyed her a lot as a character. After reading this book on kindle unlimited I decided to buy it physically! I can't wait to get it c:
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Sophie
5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars!
Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2023
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This was really great! I enjoy Kova's writing a lot and her world-building is strong.

Okay, those zombie-like things - HEEELLL NO, but the whole backstory was great! I loved their adventure into the castle, it felt really adventure-Indiana-Jones-esque! I loved both the FMC and the MMC (Ruven was absolutely amazing) and the side characters were well developed that they weren't just 1D names on a page.

Anyway, I'm so looking forward to the next one and I'm hoping that we'll see a few of book 1 and 2's characters!
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Ruth Hinojos
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!!!!
Reviewed in Mexico on March 6, 2023
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Wow! Elise se supero a si misma, este libro me atrapo desde el primer capitulo abriendo fuerte la trama.

Pudimos ver como Floriane fue creciendo como persona decidiendo que es lo que queria y no lo que tenia que hacer, siendo cada vez mas decidida en si misma y aun asi la vemos como todo lo que creia verdad se iba desmoronando, y no empezemos con sus sentimientos hacia Ruvan como del odio y resentimiento fueron cambiando poco a poco al ver que no es lo que ella pensaba si no como una persona compleja con un pasado dificil y una carga muy dura.
La relación entre todos los vampiros y Floriane es realmente increible de ver como todos los prejuicios no dejaban ver que la meta era la misma y aun asi empezaron a trabajar juntos pudiendo cambiar esos prejuicios y ver que todos querian llegar al mismo fin.

Es una historia muy completa donde podemos ver el trasnfondo de dos mundos totalmente opuestos buscando el mismo fin, y dentro de esa misma historia tenemos un romance que ciertamente va de enemigos a amantes, familia encontrada y un misterio muy grande que resolver.

Realmente disfrute de principio a fin esta historia una gran adición a esta serie. Y no puedo mas que decir que la super recomiendo.

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Wow! Elise outdid herself, this book caught me from the first chapter opening the plot strong.

We could see how Floriane grew as a person deciding what she wanted and not what she had to do, being more and more determined in herself and even so we see her as everything she believed to be true was falling apart, and let's not start with her Feelings towards Ruvan such as hatred and resentment changed little by little when she saw that he is not what she thought but as a complex person with a difficult past and a very heavy burden.
The relationship between all the vampires and Floriane is really incredible to see how all the prejudices did not let them see that the goal was the same and even so they began to work together being able to change those prejudices and see that they all wanted to reach the same goal.

It is a very complete story where we can see the background of two totally opposite worlds seeking the same end, and within that same story we have a romance that certainly goes from enemies to lovers, a found family and a very big mystery to solve.

I really enjoyed this story from start to finish a great addition to this series. And I can only say that I highly recommend it.
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Cliente Kindle
5.0 out of 5 stars Amando essa série!
Reviewed in Brazil on February 12, 2023
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Primeiro li o "O acordo com o Rei Elfo" e foi uma grata surpresa. Pulei para esse porque já fazia um certo tempo que não lia nada com vampiros, aqui no caso Vampir, e amei a estória. Amei como o relacionamento deles evoluiu de forma mais lenta e tendo de quebrar tantos preconceitos sem deixar que caísse naquela enrolação chata de 'te amo mas não te quero'.
A única complicação é que não traduziram as outras obras dessa autora, e ler em inglês exige um cadinho mais de tempo e atenção. Mas não será empecilho para que eu leia as outras obras. Porém, vamos atrás de traduzir né queridos editores?
Enfim, ao que parece todas as obras da série vão percorrer mais ou menos o mesmo caminho, humanos x criaturas mágicas, tendo de quebrar alguns paradigmas e tradições para enfim viver o seu amor, mas até então tenho gostado bastante e indico a leitura!
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Sofia Eriksson
5.0 out of 5 stars Kan en fantasy bok vara mer het
Reviewed in Sweden on April 14, 2024
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Alltså Elise kova kan skriva fantasy.
Alla hennes Married to magic har jag älskat varje gång jag läst de, man blir verkligen inte besviken.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend!
Reviewed in Germany on September 21, 2023
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Out of the married to magic series, this was the best one so far! This book includes so many lovely characters, and plot twists that were absolutely not predictable. I really enjoyed reading it and I cannot wait to start with the next one! :)
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