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Born Dark (Unfortunate Blood Book 1) Kindle Edition

by H.G. Lynch (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 34
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Acorn Hills Academy hides dark secrets within its stone walls, and it's not uncommon for students to go missing in the forest around the school.
Ember has brains and attitude, and no time for guys...until Reid Ashton, the school's resident bad boy, takes an unexpected interest in her.
He's gorgeous, but he has a reputation, and Ember won't be another notch on his bedpost.
Reid has always gotten everything he's wanted. He's got money, good-looks, and a secret he shares with nobody but his closest friends - he's a vampire.
But Ember has gotten under his skin; she's different from the other girls, and she seems to genuinely hate him. What he can't figure out is why that makes him want her so much.
Dangerous things are happening at Acorn Hills Academy, and Ember is going to find out why you should never go into the forest alone.
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    Unfortunate Blood
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  3. Language
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    4 April 2013
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00C7VWA4O
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vamptasy Publishing (4 April 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4789 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 449 pages
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 34

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H.G. Lynch

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H.G. Lynch is a Paranormal Romance author from Scotland. She is an avid reader, and cat-lover. She spends most of her days writing, while wrestling her cat off her laptop. She loves horse-riding, Star Trek, and snow.

Her books are dark paranormal romances.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Avid Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely AMAZING read !!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 May 2016
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I REALLY need to kick myself !!!!! I've had this book and the 2nd in the series on my kindle for over 12 months and only JUST got around to reading this one !!
I've read EVERY other book by H.G Lynch but have to admit that it was the cover of this which put me off slightly.(Yes i'm a scaredy cat when it comes to dolls etc)
Anyway !! This story was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!
From page 1 i was glued, as we're introduced to Ember, a new girl at Acorn Academy. She for reasons she's unsure of attracts the attention of resident badboy Reid Ashton. She thinks he's only paying her attention as he's already had almost every girl there but doesn't realise that by pushing him away, pranking him and generally trying to ignore him for being a total numpty, her actions are having the opposite effect !!
Reid can't understand why Ember is having the effect she is on him. He's NEVER been told NO by any girl before so in Ember doing so he see's a challenge. Ho knows he should stay away from her as unlike his friends he doesn't interact well with humans. Yet he just can't help himself......... This leads to some rather funny scenes between them both as they try to fight their feelings but fail, epically !!
I know i've done it backwards, reading H.G's other books prior to these, but in doing so it's given me the chance to see how her writing has improved. Yes this book is really well written. Yes i can tell it's her first book. But at the same time her style when writing this genre (YA Para) doesn't falter. Her use of descriptives are fantastic and make it so that you are able to visualize the surroundings, sounds, smells etc. I know, i'm wittering on but seriously this really was an amazing book !!
If you like sexy alpha vampires, witches, werewolves and a few unexpected twists, then THIS author is the one for you !!!
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Fiona Wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars Great paranormal read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 September 2015
I enjoy reading paranormal stories, and couldn't wait to read this. It is a great YA paranormal read.

The main female character, Ember, is sassy and opinionated and really well written. I could really relate to her and I think a lot of young females will also relate. She is trying desperately to lead a normal life, blend in, and finds herself at the forefront of the action instead.

Reid is used to getting what, and who, he wants without even trying. But when he finds himself being turned down by Ember he realises he has to try harder. The more Ember pushes him away the more interested he becomes. But he has a secret.

And he isn't the only one with secrets!

I immediately downloaded book 2 as soon as I finished this as it does end on a bit of a cliffhanger!
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5.0 out of 5 stars great writer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 September 2012
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I had reservations about reading this book as it's not what I would usually read My grandaughter recommended it to me and I must say I thouroughly enjoyed it. I hope there is a follow up as I would love to know what happens next.I in turn would like to recommend this to anyone no matter what age group. A page turner and really enjoyable read.
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Catmacg
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 September 2014
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An enthralling and captivating read! I could not put this book down!
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PJ Lea Bookish
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2016
This book doesn't read like the normal teen paranormal romance, it is quite dark and very suspenseful.
The interaction between Ember and Reid is intense, with Sherry and Ricky as a sweet background romance.
With vampires, witches and werewolves, it is full of action and drama. Well written, without the need for silly teen angst to make it work!
I have become quite a fan of H.g. Lynch as her work never fails to pull me into the story.
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Tasha Williams
3.0 out of 5 stars A good read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2016
::..Reviewed for Red's Midnight Readers..::
I was given an ARC of this in exchange for an honest review.

After moving to Acorn Hills Academy with her friend, Ember quickly realizes that things aren't going to go as she expected.

When i was given the opportunity to review another of H.G Lynch's books, i quickly jumped at the chance as i love her stories. However, i found this one a little lacking for me.
I enjoyed the concept of the book but it just didn't grab me like i had hoped. Ember (who definitely lives up to her fiery name), quickly got boring! Her constant attitude was just too much.
Initially i enjoyed the witty banter and sizzling chemistry that was building between Ember and resident Man-whore Reid but the constant backwards and forwards, will they, won't they became a little tedious, as that basically filled out the middle of the book with not a lot else happening.

However, as the action started to pick up and secrets started to be spilled i did find myself starting to enjoy this book and then it was over!! I now can't wait to find out what happens next.

I gave it 3.5 stars.
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Valerie Roberson
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot Vampire Boys, Best Friends in a New School, What do you get when you mix them as couples?
Reviewed in the United States on 5 February 2018
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Hot Vampire bad Boys! Best Friends in a new school! Mix them together and what do you get? Reid, Ricky, Brandon and Perry are the “Bad Boys” of Ember and Sherry’s new school. Reid has bedded every girl in school and now he feasts his eyes on Ember. But there is something different about her. Something he feels stirring deep down, but doesn’t quite know what it is. To Ember, Reid is a hot sexy ass and all she wants to do is play practical jokes on him. Little did the both of them know, that playing those practical jokes on each other would turn into something more.
This story is awesome, with vampires, witches, werewolves and a Mother that wants control over her daughter, even though she goes to school away from home. You have young romance, high school style and best friends that are more like sisters. The story takes you through their relationship and you see how it blossoms into romance. You learn a secret that the boys are hiding and the story takes a whole new twist from there.
I feel that high school and young adult girls would really enjoy this book. H.G. Lynch is a very talented author and I enjoy reading her work and I think you will enjoy it too.
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Hss
4.0 out of 5 stars My new fav
Reviewed in the United States on 20 May 2019
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Ember and her best friend Sherry transfers to new school Acorn High. Upon waiting for her friend bad boy Reid decided he gonna add another headache to his bed corrupt the innocent looking new girl .. But as he tries he learns his new girl target is a golden demon under her innocent looking face. The battle is on and they sparks fly. Reid has a few secrets of his own to hide but maybe this one girl awakens him in ways he never expected would she even stay if she learned his secret.

I truly enjoyed this book funny and full of turns. Can't wait to read the rest of series.
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J. Lynch
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Read
Reviewed in the United States on 7 January 2013
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I loved this book so much. From the first page, right through to the end the author had me hooked. I enjoyed reading about Ember and her journey at Acorn Hills Academy. I adored the interaction between Reid and Ember, and could feel the sexual chemistry from the first time she spurned his advances. Sherry and Ricky were such a cute and believable couple.

I read this book over a three night period, and kept my reading until bedtime so I would be undisturbed! I cannot emphasize just how much I loved this book. It is quite impressive knowing that the author is only eighteen, and with a debut like this, I can only see bright things for her future.

The cover drew me in, and the creep factor ticks all the right boxes for me. H.G. Lynch is an author to watch out for in the future, not only will her words win you over, but her new, and fresh take on the vampire genre will have you craving for more.

I cannot wait until the sequel! 5 stars isn't enough.
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peaceonearth16
5.0 out of 5 stars THE PERFECT READ
Reviewed in the United States on 20 March 2012
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After I picked up this book on my kindle, honestly, I could NOT put it down! I have no bad words to right about this book and am so fortunate to have come upon it. As much as this appears as just "another teen supernatural" book, this is worth the time to read for teenagers and adults alike. The writing flows wonderfully and the dialogue keeps you hanging on every word. No matter how old you are, you will love this book with the right amounts of comedy and love.

As for now, I plan to reread this book, I'm so addicted
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Andrea Renee Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great YA supernatural read
Reviewed in the United States on 10 March 2015
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This is a great YA supernatural read. It is so different from
any vampire book I have read. It's in a school setting with a
sixteen year old girl's falling in love. Ember hates romance
and fights it every step of the way, while her roommate is
all about romance. Reid is the ultimate bad boy who has
his life turned upside down by Ember. This book is for
YA and Adults enjoy a good read.
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