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Book Reviews of I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1)

I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1)
I Burn For You - Primes, Bk 1
Author: Susan Sizemore
PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780743467421
ISBN-10: 0743467426
Publication Date: 10/1/2003
Pages: 368
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 294 ratings
Publisher: Pocket Star
Book Type: Paperback
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36 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

daedelys avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 1218 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 13
This story was really disappointing. I had really wanted to like it since I love reading stuff with vamps (and I have 3 other books for this series), but it's just not a good read. I had to force myself to finish because I was hoping it would get better.

The sex scenes are pretty sad. It's no wonder there's women who read this stuff thinking that they might be abnormal when there's female characters like the one in this story. I mean really, who has instantaneous orgasms? And do these characters even understand foreplay? ...not to mention seeming to get over near-rape. Just ridiculous... unless you're into that...

The humor the author used was pretty lame and I don't know why she bothers. The "Mr. Testicles" joke ran its course after a couple uses and then just became redundant afterwards.

The lead male was just too full of macho-male BS, as were many of the other "Prime" vampires. It just got annoying after awhile. As did the seriously under-developed vampire politics that were part of the story; they just didn't help the plot much at all.

The ending was also very anti-climatic. I was expecting a decent action scene but got nothing.

Overall, the story is NOT a good read for me and I won't be reading the others that I have. Perhaps others like this series, but I really tend to expect more.
Erinyes avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 279 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 10
Okay, so i'm aware that vampires aren't real and that books about them aren't going to be realistic. But this book just really strained my credulity. I am a huge fan of vampire romance books and I really wanted to like this one.
But a series of shots for the vampire allergies? I didn't even get through the first hundred pages.
Just terrible. Don't subject yourself to it.
cgoldma avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 56 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
This is the first book in the series. I really enjoy this series! I like the author's take on Vampire romance and how she incorporates the vampire's extra senses but keep the romantic relationship between the characters believable.

This book grabbed me right away and kept my interest all the way through. I often read these quickly just to get to the next one in the series.
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 93 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
Not the best of the genre, not the author's best work (which at its best is merely medicore).
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 51 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Deeply imaginiative and interesting once it got going. Had a good level of sexual tension throughout the first half and then the plot really picked up. I liked it.
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 223 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
First book I read by her. Pretty good. I ended up getting the others based on this book. I liked the characters, liked the plot. I think the author did a good job of adding something original to the genre, while keeping some of the traditional ideas.
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Sizemore really sets the scene with the Prime series, I couldn't set it down!
VJay avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 49 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I just couldn't get into to this book, after three tries I stopped.
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 138 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK,EXCITING,SEXY AND FUNNY. SUSAN IS ONE OF MY FAV WRITERS. THE WORLD HOLDS GREAT DANGER FOR ALEC REYNARD AND HIS KIND. AS THE DARK HOLLOWS OF HIS SOUL THREATEN TO OVERWHELM HIM,HE UNDERGOES SECRET MEDICAL TREATMENTS THAT ALLOW HIM TO BEAR DAYLIGHT. LIVING A DOUBLE LIFE AS A BODYGUARD, HE MUST ALSO BATTLE THE POWERFUL CHEMISTRY THAT EXPLODES BETWEEN HIM AND DOMINI LANCER, A MERE MORTAL-AND, UNBELIEVABLY, HIS SOULMATE.
rolltide1al avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 223 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This was a good book, but I didn't read these books in order..so I really liked I Thirst for You and I Hunger for You a lot better than this one.
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Wonderful reading.
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 809 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
First I've read of her paranormal series. Great story. Look forward to the other two.
FriscoOBX avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 601 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Interesting concept. Worth the read.
steelplace632 avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 60 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is a different kind of vampire book. I am not going to give it away, but the vampires in this series are cousins of the human. The human race is more of a genetic flaw. There is a story behind it and you just have to read how it all came about! This is one of the many storlines I enjoyed in this book.

Another, is the characters. For one Domini is one of my favorite! She is smart, career driven, commanding, strong physically and mentally. Not without flaws. And unlike so many other vampire series, her family member is present and a part of her life. Early on in the book you find out that there is more to their story but you have to read to the end to find out! Domini is conflicted and does not trust this stanger that suddenly pops into her life. He makes her feel all of these emotions she has one, never felt before. And two, has been shielding herself from. But, the best thing about Domini is she never looses herself or her independent ways. She falls in love with the PRIME vampire who by nature is possessive and used to getting his own way. She still speaks her mind and will maintain her own identity. This is my biggest reason for liking this book.

Alec, the big attractive vamp is your typical leading guy. He was in the army and is now fighting his nature with meds that allow him to appear a normal human like being able to go into the sunlight, and surpress the silver and garlic allergy that comes along with being a vamp. He loves his woman, and will do anything for her.

This book has lots of twists and turns that are all explained by the end of the book. There is only the mystery of Domini's grandmother but I think that may be taken care of in another book. I wish it had a little more sex. Like most vampire romance it sticks to the common "soul mates" storyline. I do not believe in soul mates, which is why I enjoy reading about them! This is an easy read that will leave you wanting! I hope I gave you an idea about the book without giving away too much!
jennybock avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 25 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
i really like this author. she always keeps me entertained until the end and this was no disappointment.
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 162 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Pretty good book. The ending left me a bit disappointed, but it was good.
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
this is a wonderful vampire novel......
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 911 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I loved this book. A great read.
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 14 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
sizzling vampire story that i couldn't put down. i decided to get the others in the series.
dreamer616 avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 33 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
First book in a series. I really enjoyed reading this book. A little slow at times but I loved the characters. Sexy and romantic. Can't wait to read the rest of the series!
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 68 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
this was a modern day vamp story-- I liked the characters and I liked the story enough to get the other books by this author.

Gladys
Clair avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 225 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This was good. A fast read but enjoyable. I'm looking forward to the next one. The heroine had a brain and a backbone, always a plus.
sugarsmom avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 167 more book reviews
Awesome vampire book
sherryrobertson avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
read it in a day, very good book.
Vampelley avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 25 more book reviews
First of her vampire books..it was really good! i Enjoy her world
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 7 more book reviews
Good, original vampire story.
Jitterbug3 avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 198 more book reviews
Not a fan; was very disappointed in the storyline; some parts dragged; others went too fast,including the hurry-up ending. Won't read any others.
armstrongpaw1 avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 101 more book reviews
From her vampire series. Alec struggles to find the right balance of drugs to allow his kind to live in the daylight and continue his job as a bodyguard of humans. Domini, an expert in security and body guard jobs in her grandfather's company knows nothing of Alec's real nature. As they work together each must battle the powerful attraction they feel toward the other. When Domini becomes the the target of an assassin, Alec kidnaps her to his clan's stronghold to protect her. Here she learns what is truly is...and that she is his lifemate. But she doesn't want him -- does she? And what secret does her past hold which will overturn her world?
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on
Great reading!
daylily77 avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 236 more book reviews
Not bad at all, I borrowed this one from the library, and I'm interested in reading more from this series.
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 242 more book reviews
Alexander Reynard is not only a former special-forces officer; he's also a vampire. When he meets fellow bodyguard Domini Lancer, a human, he knows he's met his soulmate. But when a stalker threatens Domini, Alex protects her the only way he knows--by kidnapping her and taking her to his clan's stronghold. There, it's impossible to hide who--and what--he is any longer. Will she be able to accept him? Or is she a vampire slayer who's cleverly infiltrated Clan Fox?
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
The world holds great danger for Alec Reynard and his kind. As the dark hollows of his soul threaten to overwhelm him, he undergoes secret medical treatments that allow him to bear daylight. Living a double life as a bodyguard, he must also battle the powerful chemistry that explodes between him and Domini Lancer, a mere mortal - and unbelievalby, his soulmate.
reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 204 more book reviews
Vampire romance.
RoyalCatwoman avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 278 more book reviews
The world holds great danger for Alec Reynard and his kind. As the dark hollows of his soul threaten to overwelm him, he undergoes secret medical treatments that allow him to bear daylight. Living a double life as a bodyguard, he must also battle the powerful chemistry that explodes between him and Domini Lancer, a mere mortal--and, unbeliveably, his soulmate.

Domini know nothing of Alec's true nature. But when danger threatens, he kidnaps her to his clan's stronghold to protect her... and there, he can no longer hide who--or what--he is. As the forces aligned against Domini draw near, Alec wonders whether she'll accept the darkness within him--or whether she's actually a vampire slayer who's cleverly infiltrated his clan.
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Alec and Domini's story.
4Hmomnm avatar reviewed I Burn For You (Primes, Bk 1) on + 79 more book reviews
Didn't get to this one, had to sift my to read list!