Eh....Not what I was hoping for. But not a huge fan of the series. Too much spice and not enough relationship aspects. I need more balance. These books need a bit longer lengths I think to add more depth to the relationship building elements. And the narration is okay but not good. It wasn't a bad story. It definitely had such great promise and I really enjoyed the "snow white" elements to this one here. But to be honest, I would have hoped for so much more in this one here. But I think this series just hasn't worked for me, as much as I want to love this author more, I think some of her books just have a writing style not for me or it could be these books in audio. I will probably try the last in physically and see if I enjoy it more. ( )

The White Lily was another compelling read in the Vampire Blood series.

I have to say I absolutely love the prologues and epilogues in this series. Ms. Cross writes such gripping and enticing, beginnings and ends, that I’m blown-away and hooked immediately.

This one is a loose retailing of the fairy tale, Snow White. Brennalyn Snow is a school teacher. She’s got a big heart, is a mother to seven orphaned children, and wants to aid the rebellion against the aristocracy vampires that rule over all humans. Friedrich Volya, Duke of Winter Hill is secretly helping the rebellion and has been keeping an eye on the raven haired school teacher for sometime now.

It took me a little while to get into this story. I felt the romance and plot where a little slow going, but once I got into the story, things moved quickly. A few things where easy to spot, but the danger was strong and enticing. Near the end we get a little surprise. Which made me giddy and shows that things will soon be coming to a head in the war against the crown.

“It was no longer a war of humans against vampires. It was a war between justice and tyranny.”

For the romance I wasn’t fully falling into it and I didn’t fully love it like I have the previous two couples in this series. Their romance was still good. The passion and attraction where their and very strong, but something was lacking with Friedrich and Brennalyn’s romance. I can’t put my finger on it, but I just felt something was missing.

As a last note, even though each of the books in the series are about different couples, the series is best read in order. There is a plot that continues thorough out the series and recurring characters.

The White Lily was a riveting read. I’m fond of Ms. Cross’s writing. She just has a way of pulling you into the story and characters and keeping you hooked. I can’t wait for the next installment in the Vampire Blood series.

Rated: 4 Stars

*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy provided by Entangled Publishing, LLC via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.

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I was a little hesitant to pick up THE WHITE LILY after THE RED LILY. Book two just didn't draw me in like THE BLACK LILY did and I was nervous that book three would be the same way. Thankfully THE WHITE LILY left me wanting more.

I very much enjoyed Brennalyn from the start. I loved her independence, her fortitude, her heart, her spirit and her loyalty. Her children were just as likable and they fit so well into the story. Friedrich wasn't an instant like for me. I didn't dislike him, just didn't instantly stick out as likable. We did meet him in THE RED LILY and for some reason I pictured him as someone completely different than what he ended up being. He grew on me pretty fast and was definitely worthy of Brenna and her children.

The romance was fun. No matter how hard feelings were denied, the attraction and draw to each other continued to show strong between Brenna and Friedrich. Everything happened at a slow burn and that is how I prefer it. Even though the romance was the focal point of the story, the plot still continued the overall Vampire Blood mission.

The ending of THE WHITE LILY was great. I love that all the characters are together again and I hope we get some good stories out of them in the next book before they separate.

* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review ( )

Aye aye aye, Friedrich is not at all how I pictured him in book 1. Loosely based on Snow White, this Duke Charming is wild and possessive to Brennalyn's schoolmarm. Discovering who the White Lily is his primary focus but he finds himself being distracted by the captivating school teacher who hides behind her ugly grey dresses.

When his uncle King Dominik reveals his plans for the White Lily Friedrich is even more determined to find her before the king gets his hands on her. On realizing that it is Brenna, he whisks her and her melee of children off to his castle to keep them safe. Resisting her while having her under the same roof is next to impossible and both Brenna and Friedrich, find themselves breaking vows that they made to themselves when they realize the true depth of their feelings for each other.

Things are becoming more dangerous with Queen Morgrid and Dominik amassing their bloodlust infected vampire armies, but the Black Lily is getting stronger too with allies joining them in droves. Next up is Vilhelmina's story. Can't wait to see who she's paired up with.

I received an Advanced Reviewers Copy from the Publisher via NetGalley for voluntary review consideration. ( )