A Shade of Vampire 9 Paperback – January 26, 2015

I have another favorite Author! I didn't think anyone could compete with Rachel Higgison! Best series of books I've read since I found Rachel Higgison :)Not many books can capture my attention & draw me in. I read because it helps me fall asleep. So if I'm reading during the day it must be a good book! This series is amazing & draws you in from the beginning. I have hated each time I have had to stop reading any of the books. There is always something going on. It's a page turner!I am always sick & can't do the things I used to even though I'm still young(ish). It's a breath of fresh air when I read a good book. I really needed to find another favorite author because I read all of Rachel's books & needed books to read while I wait for her next book. But any books I read in the mean time just never compare to Rachel's. They are always disappointing & I get board to easily & have to make myself finish the book. But not with Bella Forest! I have inhaled this series & also "A Shade of Kiev" which was also Amazing! I have already Pre-Ordered book 11 & can't wait! Luckily I still need to read the "Beautiful Monster" series! I just know I'll love it to! :)I will say that these books are expensive. $4 per book has added up to $40. It's irritating because I won't usually spend that much. But it is worth it! I downloaded the first book free a long time ago before all these other books came out. If I would have known I was going to spend so much, I would have never started reading them. I'm glad I did. But $4 per book which is about 1/3 the length of other books & having to buy so many long term, it's to expensive & although this series is amazing it will deter new customers.

as always I think this is an awesome story.. I really enjoy reading what Bella writes and I love the technique she uses. i was happy to see the family bonds that are instilled in her books and was glad to see Kiev back in the story line as I always wanted him to be a good guy even though he did wrong concerning Sofia giving birth ...I personally think that when you read these books if you look hard enough you will see morals even if Bella foes not intend for them to be there they are....In book nine we see morals surrounding family, for forgiveness even though you do not have to forget.....Caleb and Rose is another story that I am sure will come later here we see first love even when you have another person who wants you so much..I really enjoyed Ben and Abby I really hope to see them together and who knows maybe before he is turned that they can have a child...Now who I would totally love to see to have a child is Vivienne I think she would be an awesome mom maybe even Claudia ...No matter what to all fans of the shade series as well as new fans I think all of can honestly say that we love this series and support Bella in all she does and we all thank her for sharing her gift of writing with us and hope that she knows that we will always stand by her side...GREAT JOB BELLA

It's interesting that characters that fall thru the cracks become reborn into more supernatural storylines. An life goes on in the Shades island with the growing Novak extended families. How big is this island? Plus have redwood like in Washington state which is a colder climate and this island is a warmer. However, I might be wrong. But, we readers are reading a supernatural novel and vamps, werewolves. Trolls, etc. are part of our fantasy world. At least for me, I haven't ran into any of these creatures in my lifetime. Worthy read but Bella you need to step it up and bring more to your storytelling a am becoming . . . just slightly bored.

I was beyond thrilled when some old characters came back and are staying for good. They couldn't have shown up at a more perfect time to help save the shade and everyone else. Everyone at the shade just can't seem to stop getting themselves into trouble and making enemies although some past enemies have now turned into allies. This book is filled with so much action and drama. The excitement never ends at the shade.

See above.....In order to let others know that this is a great series! I stumbled on the 1st book, decided that 99¢ was a good price to invest in a book. Just in case I didn't like it, I hadn't spent too much. At that time books 1-3 were already out. Of course I was hooked! I find myself looking forward to each book release. Knowing for a day I will be in the Shade. I never want this series to end. It's like a soap opera for me. Each book I see as one season. I will be sad to see it end. Can't wait for book 10. I recommend reading all of Bella Forrest books. All have been amazing. I will be reading any book she decides to write and series she starts!

I have ready all 9 books in the A Shade of Vampire series, and I have LOVED them all. This one was just as amazing as the rest! If you haven't read them, get right on it! You start with book one telling Derek and Sophia's story and now, by book 9, we are still getting the characters we loved from the start but also, Ben and Rose's story. I will advice that you should also read the stand alone trilogy, A Shade of Kiev, also by Bella, as it joins with this one! This is the order in which I would read: read Shade 1 to Shade 7, then read Kiev 1 and 2, then read Shade 8, then Kiev 3, and then follow up with Shade 9.Now, onto the book. AMAZING!! I can relate a bit to Derek and Sophia as parents who have kids that are strong willed to do their own thing, even when their parents have advised them against it for their safety!! I wanted to reach out and shake Ben and Rose myself numerous times in this book. I loved that Bella introduced Kiev and his new family into the Shade. It will be interesting to see how his misfit band of pirates fit into the Shade. I will not give away any spoilers, but I will warn you that once again, Bella has given us a huge cliff hanger! One that, even if for some reason you wanted this book to be your last visit to the Shade, there is no way you will be able to not read the next book and see what comes next. I will feel lost until Shade 10 comes. But luckily she is super about giving them to us soon! Thank you for this piece of yourself Bella! It truly is wonderful!

I bought pretty much the entire series. The books are okay, light enough to read without having to think much. Overall the storyline is very predictable and uninspiring. I found myself skipping through parts that were a little boring. Overall an alright series if you don't have any expectations, personally wouldn't read these again however.

Thank you Bella yet again another amazing book with an exciting ending. All ready pre ordered the next book as soon as I see it. Counting the days now till it's released.The twins bring a breath of fresh air to the shade can't wait to see how they grow & if they ever become vamps :-)I highly recommend reading the Kiev trilogy before reading this book as it gives you a huge understanding of why Kiev is hated & how he redeems himself. It also gives you a good understanding of the other supernatural islands that play a fairly big part in this book.Please don't stop writing the Shade books Bella they are amazing. Thank you once again. Ps your Twitter page is great !

This book has kept me on the edge of my seat throughout due to all the twists and turns only Bella can think of. She also leaves you with loads of questions right at the end but you know you will get the answers in the next instalment in a couple of weeks! Well done Bella another amazing story! You never get bored of this series if you haven't read it yet get them now and become a shadict like millions of others around the world!

Bella has done it again! Everything has come round and tied in from Kiev 3, which I was so excited about!You go on a real rollercoaster ride not only with Rose but her parents, Ben, Abby and the characters from Kiev's book (need to read Kiev trilogy spin off before this book!)Bella, thank you for keeping the shade alive for all your shaddicts and I am counting down to 23rd Feb for the Shade 10!!!

It just keeps getting better with every instalment, another fantastic page turner by bella forest. As the story of the shade progresses and new enemy's arise where the old have fallen, Derek Sofia and the residents of the shade just grow in my heart, the resilience and love the shade inhabitants have for each other is fantastic, I wait again in eager anticipation for the next instalment x x