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Terrible Praise (The Redamancy Series, 1) Paperback – April 17, 2018

by Lara Hayes (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 56 ratings
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For five hundred years, all Stela had known was a roving life in service to her maker, Fane. But in the last century her family has built a permanent residence in the abandoned freight tunnels beneath Chicago, where anonymity reigns supreme.

Navigating the modern world is not easy and Stela, once a fierce warrior, has traded the heat of battle for petty negotiation, her sword for a pen, and her station as Fane’s enforcer to now serve as her family’s financial liaison.

When a late meeting forces Stela to visit a nearby hospital, she crosses paths with the beguiling Elizabeth Dumas—a brilliant nurse who sacrificed her academic career to care for her ailing mother. Their charged encounter will threaten the secrecy Stela has sworn to uphold, and the bond they unwittingly forge will irrevocably alter both their lives.

Worlds collide and entwine in Terrible Praise, Book One of The Redamancy Series.

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    288 pages
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    English
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    Bella Books
  4. Publication date
    April 17, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    5.3 x 0.7 x 8.2 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1594935971
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1594935978
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About the Author

Lara Hayes is a fiction and entertainment writer. Her work has been featured on AfterEllen, the blog at Bella Books, and For Your Excitement. She is also an Operations Analyst and spreadsheet enthusiast. She was born in Detroit Michigan and raised in Louisville Kentucky. She currently resides in North Carolina.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bella Books (April 17, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1594935971
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1594935978
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 0.7 x 8.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 56 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Vampires, romance, series book
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2018
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Based on Romanian folklore, the book focuses on Stela, a Strigoi that has lived through the ages and is dealing with the changes that the modern world has brought and the strain that the other main character Elizabeth, a human nurse, has brought on her and the changes in Stela's relationship with her maker Fane, a Moroi. The book also delves into Elizabeth's life, a hospital nurse who is a primary caregiver to her ailing mother, and how Stela has affected her life.

I was intrigued by her unique take on vampires using folklore that I haven't learned about before; her story has drawn me in. I loved the back stories on her characters Bard and Lydia, it gave them a depth that I feel added to the overall story. I can't wait to get more details on Fane's back story, too.

Her ending was satisfying and well written, leaving you excited for the next book in the series without leaving too many frustrating unanswered questions or forcing an ending. Perfect for a series book.

If you are a fan of vampire lore and series books, I would highly recommend. I am looking forward to the next book in the series!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great imaginative read
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
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I loved this story. The characters were multi dimensional, flawed and interesting with much room to grow in the 2nd book (which I am looking forwards to reading). Fast paced with a decent depth of complexity. Well edited which made reading this book a joy. If you love vampire books - give this one a go.
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Lov2laf
4.0 out of 5 stars Haunting and intense...leave your expectations at the door
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2020
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I would never have thought I’d ever describe a vampire story as depressing but this was. That’s not to say it isn’t good. I think it, in fact, that it is very good. But, will you enjoy it? Not so much.

The story alternates between the two leads’ point of view: Stela the vampire, and Elizabeth, the nurse she beguiles. Both are tortured souls in their own way.

Stela seems to lose her purpose, not finding her daily tasks and devotions fulfilling anymore and, as she gets more connected to Elizabeth, is in an emotionally painful space. Elizabeth, on the other hand, not only is going mad from Stela’s beguile, she’s caring for her illness debilitated mother who’s chronically abused her her entire life. All of this is fleshed out in admiringly rich detail. IT’S DEPRESSING!

And, though Stela and Elizabeth orbit each other the first 50% of the book, they’re essentially apart. It’s the last half of the book where we see scenes of them together and it’s where the book really picked up for me.

“Terrible Praise” is not a romance in the traditional sense and one has to wonder if the relationship between Stela and Elizabeth is more of a Stockholm Syndrome effect but I did find some satisfaction in their connection regardless.

In one way, the first book is the first act of a much longer story, setting up the world and relationship for Stela and Elizabeth. As this first book comes to a close, we reach a certain point to move to the next level. But, the book ends fairly abruptly and on a cliffhanger of sorts. Frankly, I would’ve been pissed if I read this a year ago and the second book wasn’t out already because it left me feeling bereft.

Again, the story was good but leave your traditional expectation of a vampire story at the door. Any sex is of the fade to black variety and the ways in which vampires operate in this world are different from the usual fare. I will say that despite the fade to black scenes, nearly every scene with Elizabeth and Stela is drippingly sensual and intense.

A haunting and heart-rending read, for sure.

Recommend but know what you’re getting yourself into.

Side note: Both leads are bisexual. Elizabeth and Stela have romantic interactions with men and are sexually fluid characters. I thought that aspect of them was handled well. If you're strictly an f/f reader, this may not be for you or, at least, adjust your expectations going into it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Chilling
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020
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Lara Hayes has done an excellent job in how she wrote this paranormal dark romance.

Love the dark chemistry between Stela and Elizabeth, it was really well done.
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bruce goldberg
5.0 out of 5 stars You will not want to put this book down
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018
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It was a very well written and fast moving story. It hooked you after the first couple of pages. Once you start reading you won't put it down till the end. The plot was well thought out and the story twists were very well done. I look forward to the next book in the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020
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This book will take you inside the mind of what are called vampires, namely Stela. It makes you want to know more about her as well as Elizabeth.
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RebeccaF
5.0 out of 5 stars Schaurig schöne Liebesgeschichte
Reviewed in Germany on January 25, 2019
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Diese Vampire sind anders als die in Twilight! Stela ist ihrem Schöpfer Fane seit Jahrhunderten ergeben, doch von ihrem Dasein als Geldeintreiberin zunehmend gelangweilt. Dann trifft sie auf Elizabeth, die ihre Karriere zugunsten der Pflege ihrer kranken Mutter aufgegeben hat.
Mehr und mehr verbindet sich das Leben von Stela und von Elizabeth, doch anders als Edward und Bella wehrt sich Elizabeth gegen Stela, ja sie weist sie mehrmals zurück.
Über all dem liegt die Bedrohung durch Fane, den Obervampir.
Die Geschichte ist sehr spannend geschrieben, man möchte gar nicht mehr aufhören zu lesen. Einzig das Ende ist für meinen Geschmack etwas abrupt, aber vielleicht erfahren wir ja mehr im nächsten Band der angekündigten Serie
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