While their love is strictly forbidden, it might be the only thing that can save them…
Reborn Yesterday, an all-new unique and unforgettable paranormal romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey, is available now.
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Blurb
A timeless love story with bite.
It was a night like any other for funeral home director Ginny Lynn, until the exceptionally handsome—and unfortunately deceased—young man on her embalming table sat up, opened his emerald eyes and changed the course of her life forever, making her feel quite fluttery while he was at it.
Humans aren’t supposed to know Jonas Cantrell, or any vampire, exists. It’s kind of a major rule. Despite his instantaneous bond with perfectly peculiar Ginny, he has no choice but to erase her memories of their one and only meeting.
That was the plan. Before a reluctant Jonas can wipe Ginny’s mind clean, she reveals a secret that brings their worlds crashing together. Human and vampire. Past and present. Darkness and light. And while their love is strictly forbidden, it might be the only thing that can save them…
Review
4 stars
This is a great read! A paranormal rom/com that is lots of fun with great characters, a gorgeous romance and an engaging story. And will you look at that cover? I admit, it was the cover art that drew me to this book, and I’m so glad I read it because I really enjoyed this one.
24-year-old Ginny is a mortician. It’s an unusual job, but it’s her family’s legacy, she takes pride in caring for the recently deceased and their families, and it suits her introverted nature. But her job – and her life – take a surprising twist when one of the bodies she is working on wakes up on the table, and she shockingly is introduced to the world of the supernatural by Jonas, a 100 year old vampire.
Ginny takes the news surprisingly well, probably helped along by the fact that Jonas is drop dead gorgeous and makes her tingly all over. Jonas also seems to be feeling the attraction, but refuses to go there, insistent on staying away and keeping Ginny safe, determined to wipe her memory of their encounter. But Ginny has had some strange and terrifying moments lately, and Jonas wants to know more, which means they need to spend more time together. Winning!
It’s a fun set up, and in a great mix of comedy, excitement, sexual tension and spine-tingling anticipation, Ginny is introduced to Jonas’ world, his history, and his roommates – hilarious and broody. All the while falling harder and harder for the gorgeous vamp, who seems to be having a hard time keeping his distance.
“If someone put a single scratch on your skin, I would go utterly mad, Ginny, and yet I burn to sink my teeth into your neck every second of the day. I don’t know how to uncomplicate that for you.”
It’s a fast moving story, but the romance has the feeling of a slow burn, and I loved watching it all develop. Though it does take a while for things to progress romantically between them, there is this sense of longing – you know it’s coming, you know they both want it, it’s just that their situation is difficult, and Ginny shines as the girl who is determined to get what (and who) she wants.
“You don’t have to fight the battle alone … You don’t have to be alone at all. Give us a chance. I’m acknowledging the risk. I’m taking it.”
And Jonas proves to be the romantic hero that is hinted at from the very beginning of the book. Strong ,stubborn, protective and possessive, yet beautifully swoony and seriously sexy.
“Ginny,” Jonas said thickly. “I’m lost.”
“No. you’re found. Stay with me.”“As soon as I get a handle on myself where you’re concerned, Ginny,” he groaned into her neck. “I am going to fuck you endlessly.”
As with most paranormal books, there’s a supernaturalness to their connection, which allows things to get really intense really fast, and I was more than happy to go along for the ride. But it’s not easy. There are external influences that bring danger and intrigue, and the past and the present crash together, bringing intensity, excitement, and a feeling of destiny as our two lovers fight for each other and for their future together.
“My sanity, my soul, my existence, depend on you being mine.” He groaned a first to his chest, right above his heart. “This cannot be governed by rules. I was a fool to think it ever could.”
I really enjoyed this book. It’s fun, sweet and sexy with an strong paranormal element and a beautifully emotional love story. It turns out this book is the first in a new series, which stories to come for Jonas’ roommates, and I’m really looking forward to continuing on.
4 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by Audible in exchange for an honest review.
Phenomenal Fate
Excerpt
“Will there be a million weeping women at your wake?” She tapped a finger to her lips. “There will be, I’m sure of it. The place will overflow with tears. I better make sure our flood insurance is up to date.”
As she commenced circling the table once more, her white lab coat scratched against the hem of her green plaid dress, which fell sensibly to her knees. It was cold in the funeral home, especially downstairs where P. Lynn Funeral Home’s guests were kept in preparation for their final goodbye, so she’d pulled on thick black stockings with a flower pattern before coming below to work the night shift.
Dressing with care was Ginny’s way of showing respect to the people she worked on—a fact her stepmother and reluctant business partner often scoffed over—but a T-shirt and jeans simply didn’t cut the mustard when she’d been entrusted with a loved one’s care. Ginny had designed and sewn her current ensemble in class and she definitely shouldn’t be wondering what Dreamboat here would think about the cut and fabric. Or if he’d notice she’d fitted it a touch tighter in the hip zone than usually made her comfortable.
“I need help.” She gathered her auburn hair over one shoulder. “You agree, don’t you? Finally, you’ve gotten peace and quiet from your multitude of admirers and here I come, trying to annoy you into reanimation so I can find out the color of your eyes. You must want to die all over again.”
Continuing her journey around the table, Ginny’s gaze ticked to the clock, reminding her she should have started working half an hour ago. Why was she so reluctant to begin? Where did she get off experiencing the weight of loss when she’d never crossed paths with this individual before?
“Anyway, I know what you’re thinking. She’s brought up my legion of female fans three times now. She must be jealous.” Ginny stopped beside Dreamboat and looked down at his regal brow, the masculinity of his jaw, and a horrible welling started in her chest. “I think you’d be right,” she whispered in a red-cheeked rush. “I think if you’d smiled at me even once on the subway a decade ago, I’d be out avenging your death right now. Isn’t that crazy?”
Just to be sure a terrible (wonderful) mistake hadn’t been made, Ginny lifted her right hand, letting two fingers hover over Dreamboat’s pulse. Her heart rate spiked at the prospect of touching him, which didn’t bode well for tonight’s task of filling his veins with formaldehyde. How could she give him the proper care he deserved if she couldn’t stop shaking?
A bracing breath passed between her lips.
She touched her fingers down to his pulse.
Nothing.
There had been no mistake.
He was thoroughly, devastatingly dead.
“I’m so sorry,” Ginny managed, her tears welling at such a rapid pace that one escaped, glopping heavily onto the man’s stone cold torso.
His eyes shot open.
His…eyes shot open?
About the Author
Tessa Bailey is originally from Carlsbad, California. The day after high school graduation, she packed her yearbook, ripped jeans and laptop, driving cross-country to New York City in under four days.
Her most valuable life experiences were learned thereafter while waitressing at K-Dees, a Manhattan pub owned by her uncle. Inside those four walls, she met her husband, best friend and discovered the magic of classic rock, managing to put herself through
Kingsborough Community College and the English program at Pace University at the same time. Several stunted attempts to enter the workforce as a journalist followed, but romance writing continued to demand her attention.
She now lives in Long Island, New York with her husband of eleven years and seven-year-old daughter. Although she is severely sleep-deprived, she is incredibly happy to be living her dream of writing about people falling in love.
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