The last vampire on earth after the slayers killed all others, the hero lives a lonely empty existence. The dhampires, half vampires who live on the energy of full blooded vampires are slowly dying as the hero becomes more and more lifeless. One night, when he forces himself to fee for the first time in 3 months, he finds her. The woman who's to be his mate, the woman who will save his soul and redeem him to his full power and at the same time save all of those people who depend on him. The heroine is out for one more heist before she calls it quits to live a law abiding life. She spots the wealthy hansom man across the room and instantly forgets all her well placed rules about becoming attached to her marks. He's primitive and captivating and though she gives herself to him, she flees in fear of her emotions. A few weeks go by as the hero frantically searches for his mate before the slayers find her. He saves he from an attack and kidnaps her and brings her to his mansion. There, in his fear for her safety and to satisfy his overwhelming urge to protect her, he imprisons her in his house. He really went a bit crazy in his need to have her with him. He became ruthlessly protective and possessive even when it was very apparent such behavior was doing nothing to win him favor with his woman. I thought this to be what you'd call a 'traditional' paranormal romance. It certainly had a formula that I've seen before in more than one other book in the genre but I can say that I did enjoy it. The whole story line was amazing and different and wonderful creative. I really really liked the heroine. I though she was funny and so strong and independent. I thought her protests to believing in the hero's world were legit. I mean, imagine what you would think when the man you just slept with proclaims your his mate and that you are meant to be with each other and that he's never ever letting you go. I'd think he was freaking crazy nuts as well. And though the heroine couldn't help her attraction to the hero or what compelled her to seek him out whenever he was near, she did have a level head about things. She didn't leap right into his world without a healthy dose of rebellion. I liked the hero though at times I could have smacked him in hopes it would snap him out of his sever caveman like attitude towards his mate. He was bit over the top and chaotic with a big dose of dramatic but the guy has the responsibility of all those half vampires on his shoulders so he's allowed to be a bit manic. Very nice read though not mind blowing. ( )

Has potential. Proves how difficult it is to come up with a truly unique twist on the vampire mythology while not going so far as to leave the genre. ( )

Um, can you say bravo?! An intelligent, humorous, supernatural & erotic story of love, strength & choices, The Last True Vampire delivers! Claire is a sassy, strong & sarcastic woman who was realistic and interesting - so many of her reactions were what I would have either done or thought, which lent a realistic touch that is often missing in other romantic novels. Mikhail, the strong, gorgeous, intelligent vampire lead heated things up, caught my attention & held it! The plot is unique in its ideas & details, which holds The Last True Vampire apart from other vampire romances out there. I'm impressed, thoroughly hooked, and can't wait to see what's on board for Ronan in Baxters next novel. If you're a fan of intelligent supernatural romance, this one's for you! ( )

Wow, I loved this book and am incredibly excited to see where this series will go. That Claire wasn't so squeaky clean was a great character trait. I'm not saying she was a bad girl, but she is definitely on the edge. Michael was at times a sad sad vampire and other times he was in total control. This was an exciting new take on the vampire genre and I wasn't too sure at first, but by the third chapter I was hooked. I ended up reading it in one sitting. I definitely want more of this series.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. ( )

THE LAST TRUE VAMPIRE has a very interesting blurb and I quickly got into the storyline when I started reading.

Claire is just getting by as a waitress, but her side job as a pick pocket and hustler makes it so she has a little extra. I had no problem instantly liking her. We find out that she is very loyal and caring with a backbone to boot. Michael has a lot going for him, but it took me a bit to care about him and what happened to him. He has a long and difficult (and pretty hellish) past which leaves him as the only true vampire left.

I wasn't crazy about the relationship between Claire and Michael for a good chunk of the book. He was kinda an a-hole and treated her like she was just a blood bag even though he truly wanted her and had strong feelings for her. I get that he is old and hasn't had a relationship in a really long time, but come on, how can you not know to treat a woman that knows NOTHING about your world and is a scared better than that. It bothered me. He did get better and he did grow, but that was always my first impression of their relationship.

NOW I really enjoyed the secondary characters in THE LAST TRUE VAMPIRE and the world building was pretty good. The danger was heart pounding and there was a nice pace throughout the story. There were plenty of twists thrown in as well and I really enjoyed the point in which the couple were finally on the same page. My favorite secondary character, Ronan, will be featured in book 2, so I plan to pick it up when it's available.

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