📖 Overview
Twice Tempted follows Leila, a woman with supernatural electrical abilities, as she navigates her relationship with Vlad, a powerful vampire prince. After leaving his castle and attempting to build a new life, Leila faces assassination attempts and mounting dangers.
The story moves between Romania and the United States as Leila works to uncover who wants her dead while dealing with her complex feelings for Vlad. Her unique powers and connection to the supernatural world place her at the center of escalating conflicts.
The novel balances romance and action, building on the established world of Frost's Night Huntress universe. Vampires, magic, and political intrigue combine with relationship dynamics and personal growth.
This second book in the Night Prince series explores themes of trust, power dynamics, and the cost of loving someone who lives in a dangerous world. The narrative examines how two strong personalities navigate vulnerability and control.
👀 Reviews
Readers found this second book in the Night Prince series maintained the romantic tension and action of the first installment.
Liked:
- Fast-paced plot that balances romance and supernatural elements
- Further development of Vlad and Leila's relationship
- Humor mixed with intense scenes
- Strong character growth for Leila
- Chemistry between the main characters
Disliked:
- Some found the relationship drama repetitive
- Complaints about Vlad's controlling behavior
- Middle section pacing felt slow to some readers
- Several noted the plot was predictable
Ratings:
Goodreads: 4.26/5 (35,000+ ratings)
Amazon: 4.6/5 (800+ ratings)
Notable reader comments:
"The emotional depth exceeded the first book" - Goodreads reviewer
"Too much back and forth between the characters" - Amazon reviewer
"Perfect blend of action and romance without sacrificing either" - Barnes & Noble reviewer
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🤔 Interesting facts
🌙 This book is part of the "Night Prince" series, which is a spin-off of Jeaniene Frost's popular "Night Huntress" series, focusing on the romance between Vlad Tepesh (the historical Dracula) and Leila Dalton.
⚡ The main character Leila's electrical powers were inspired by real-life cases of people with unusual electrical conductivity, including a woman whose presence caused streetlights to flicker.
🗡️ Author Jeaniene Frost extensively researched the historical Vlad the Impaler while writing the series, incorporating authentic details about his life and reign into her supernatural reimagining of the character.
💫 The book hit the USA Today bestseller list when it was released in 2013, marking another success for Frost, who wrote her first novel during her lunch breaks while working as a financial manager.
🔥 The character Vlad's ability to control fire was partially influenced by medieval accounts that described the historical Vlad Tepes as having "dragons breath" during battle, which some historians believe may have been an early form of Greek fire.