THE WARRIOR VAMPIRE is Book 2 in Kate Baxter's Last True Vampire series. Readers new to the series will be able to follow along without too much confusion because the vampire mythology is explained for the new non-vampire characters. THE WARRIOR VAMPIRE pairs a warrior witch with a sexy vampire in distress. I like that THE WARRIOR VAMPIRE has a little bit of a role reversal compared to some other stories, and has the heroine protect and help her big burly vampire hero.

When Naya Morales is out patrolling for rogue magic users, she encounters Ronan—a vampire in a really bad state, who later seems to have retrograde amnesia. Ronan is the enigmatic tall, dark stranger who speaks to Naya in a way that unsettles and captivates her. There are a few obstacles to Ronan and Naya's happiness, as well as a few mysteries that may or may not be connected. I love the classic film noir feeling that permeates THE WARRIOR VAMPIRE. There is a wonderful sensuality to the romance as Naya and Ronan stalk the city streets looking for villains that manifest as sinister magical creatures. The mystery of who is behind the influx of dangerous mapinguari, the disappearance of Ronan's sister Chelle and what happened to her, and the puzzle of what happened to Ronan before he met Naya during a period of time he can't account for, drives the story along at a fast pace and keeps the reader engaged and invested in the outcome.

One of the things I love about the romance between Naya and Ronan is that they are equally powerful, yet in different ways. Even though Ronan might occasionally think it might be easier for him to protect Naya if she obeyed him, he appreciates and likes that she is such a force to be reckoned with, and a fighter. Kate Baxter does a great job of building the sexual tension and anticipation in THE WARRIOR VAMPIRE. The one-on-one moments between Naya and Ronan are intensely erotic and combustible. I enjoyed how the hero and heroine work together to solve their problems—both personal and the more altruistic goal of protecting their community from uber villains.

THE WARRIOR VAMPIRE is a sensual delight and full of mystery and suspense. The hero and heroine are explosive together, and that makes for a super steamy read. The heroine has everyday problems like balancing her own needs with those of others, while fighting evildoers and falling in love. I look forward to hearing more about Jenner, Chelle, and Naya's cousin Luz in future books.

Book Summary

The vampire was built for sin, every inch of him tight and bulky with corded muscle. A killer, that much was apparent, and she couldn't help but wonder if his appetite for violence would rival his appetites for other...things.

A WOMAN SEDUCED
Naya Morales is no ordinary mortal. Born with a shaman's power, she has devoted her life to tracking down stolen magic-and punishing those who take it. But one fateful night, she follows the alluring call of a sensual magic that is too glorious to be true-and finds herself face to face with a stunningly handsome thief who is too magnificent to resist...

A VAMPIRE ENSLAVED
From the moment he sees her, Ronan knows Naya is his mate. Driven by a deep, almost mystical connection, he aches for her body, hungers for her blood, and swears their souls are anchored together. Naya refuses to believe the words of a vampire-or risk the wrath of her tribe. But when she tries to make Ronan her prisoner, neither chains of silver nor fires of hell can help her escape the truth: she is the one who's been captured, in The Warrior Vampire by Kate Baxter.