2.5 stars

I was terribly frustrated with this book. While I liked the way the story started out and the author's writing style, the whole thing felt like a tease. There was always going to be this big revelation, all throughout the book, and yet it never came. It took me much longer to read this than I thought it would because I was frustrated and bored by the constant, "we will tell you everything tonight, oops ran out of time, we will tell you tomorrow." I know there is a second book but don't know if I want to read it or not.

Vampire and romance books are not genres I usually read but I heard about this book and decided to give it a try. It felt like a guilty pleasure, and part of that fun came from the fact that much of the story took place only blocks from where I live.

Haven is the first kick-ass book in a trilogy featuring Carina Tranquilli, a half-vampire half-human whose powers and memories have been locked away until her 25th birthday. Not only does she have a meet and greet with her dubious Italian vampire family she didn’t know existed, she gets a glimpse of a mysterious guy who affects her in ways she’s never experienced before…as in almost killing her with a touch. On top of all these B-day bombs, a dark force is out to get Carina, and the only way to survive is to unlock the puzzle of her past. I loved everything about this book—the action, Carina’s procession in growing with her newfound powers and identity, the romance and relationships. The cast of characters was phenomenal, Faith the seer, Adrian the gay BFF, uber-powerful Warden Thomas, Jonas the dark and brooding vampire (who I particularly adored), the sidekick vampires and bodyguards. Five huge stars. And Celia—hurry up with the sequel already. :)

i LOVED this book! From page one to the last page.
Written so well, great characters and a great storyline.

So, Rina (Carina) is our girl who we follow. She is a club owner, youre average 25 year old with 3 big brothers that she doesnt really get on with, and fun is the name of the game...

Oh how that changes!
Begins with her being at her families museum and catching the eye of a total hunk from head to toe that she feels a complete pull towards and cant stop herself....

On her 25th Birthday, things are reveled to her....the main issue - she was stole of her memories for 12years. Today on her birthday, she starts to get them back...and WOW were there some memories to remember.

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She has a family she doesnt at first remember....her love for her brothers resurfaces as she remembers bits and pieces of the past.....

....not all good. Theres some evil after her.

Rina, apparently is a descendant of a powerful blood line and the blank memories were for her protection until she was old enough to be able to cope with them.
Of course her family are vampires.....she herself turns out to be a half vampire. complete with supernatural powers, bloodlust...all shes missing...so far...is fangs.

Such a lot for her to take in and to try and process.....she does well, does our girl, but i really dont think this is the last we will see of this series - at least i hope not, i really did love it, and spent hours at a time reading it and totally loving it.

Ms Breslin, PLEASE tell me youre releasing at least one book to follow this, as its been a long time since i enjoyed a book so much!!
totally, totally recommended for those who enjoy vamp books!

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Wow this was a pleasant surprise! I can't wait to read that next one!

A thrilling romance with a girl fighting off uncontrollable lust, evil vampires, and a power growing inside herself. I loved it. I barely put it down.