Bled Dry (Vegas Vampires, Book 3)

by Erin McCarthy

Book Overview

Hooking up with a vampire has its risks-but getting pregnant usually isn't one of them. Tell that to Brittany Baldizzi, who finds herself in the family way with no father in sight. After their one... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425215156
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Berkley Sensation
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.0" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Finally, Brittany and Corbin!

I looooove Brittany and Corbin. He's the only vampire out of the whole series to be very alluring... to have that mysterious aura about him. He's quiet, but smart. Polite and very opinionated. And his world is turned upside down when Brittany enters it with a big surprise. The story between these two revolve around pre-parenthood, and their growth into responsible adults. Corbin is already an adult, of course, but he's taking it up a notch by becoming a father. You get to see his attitude change, and it's all for the good. The downside to this book? Donatelli. Like Seamus in book 2, Donatelli has a big change of heart. He was ruthless, rude, and yucky, but in this book he loses some of it which was a major letdown. Ms. McCarthy needs to stand by her characters and give them the gradual change, not the big leap that leaves you confused and wondering what the heck is going on.

Vegas Vampires Rock

Original review can be found at RomanceJunkies.com. Brittany Baldizzi is your average, everyday dentist practicing in Las Vegas. Well, maybe not so average. Her sister, Alexis, is married to the President of the Vampire Nation. On top of that, Brittany's father is a vampire, although no one is sure of his identity. Irresistibly drawn to vampire Corbin Atelier, Brittany throws caution to the wind for one night of passion. Although she expects there to be some repercussions from that tryst, pregnancy is not one of the foreseen complications. Unfortunately, the father of her baby seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth, or at least from the Las Vegas strip. Corbin Jean Michel Atelier is first and foremost a scientist. He has spent years searching for a cure to vampirism. Corbin is a vampire of nearly 300 years of age. He knows that he lost control the night he made love to Brittany and then promptly fled her apartment. Protection never crossed his mind. Corbin is stunned when Brittany informs him that she is carrying his baby. He vows to do the right thing by Brittany and the baby. He tells her that they will marry as soon as possible. Brittany disagrees. She feels that it is important for two people to love one another before committing to marriage. Corbin is determined to convince Brittany that his intentions are honorable with respect to asking for her hand in marriage. Corbin and Brittany's child is expected to be very special. Their child will be three-quarters vampire with all the powers but none of the weaknesses of the vampire species. When certain members of the Vampire Nation learn of the pregnancy, they attempt to gain control of the child by kidnapping Brittany. These rogue vampires also seek to control the information concerning Corbin's scientific endeavors to cure vampirism. Will Corbin be able to protect Brittany and their unborn baby? What about the cure for vampirism, is it real or just a distant dream? Can these two soon-to-be parents find enough common ground to make a relationship work? Will the vampires that want to control Corbin and Brittany's child create havoc in the Vampire Nation? Erin McCarthy's BLED DRY is a wonderful tale of unexpected blessings and unforeseen complications. McCarthy's fans will recognize the characters from her previous two books, HIGH STAKES and BIT THE JACKPOT. Revisiting the cast of characters from the previous novels is like visiting with old friends and catching up on their lives. Brittany and Corbin are a wonderfully matched couple who must overcome some serious hurdles to their relationship. I love Corbin's determination to convince Brittany that they should be together. Brittany's resolve to do what is right for everyone involved is a trait that I greatly admire. Although obstacles may stand in the way of a happily-ever-after, this couple never gives up on trying to do what is best for them and their baby. McCarthy puts her characters in some unusua

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Read all books from Erin McCarthy iam finishing right now Bite the jackpot I have enjoyed this series!

A sexy and funny story

Bled Dry by Erin McCarthy is another sexy and funny tale about those Vegas Vampires. Brittany Baldizzi is not feeling up to par. She is shocked to find out her one nightstand a few months ago resulted in a pregnancy. A bigger shock is the daddy vampire Corbin Atelier. Who would have thought a dead man still could father a child? Corbin Atelier has been working literally for centuries to find a cure for Vampirism. He has avoided mortals especially women just about as long. He cannot explain why he is drawn to Brittany. Corbin is equally as taken aback that he is soon to be a daddy. Corbin is unsure of what their child will be like. As Brittany and Corbin come to grips about being parents there is danger to Brittany. If rogue Vampires find out that she is pregnant they may harm them both. Plus Corbin is racing to find a solution on how they can all live happily as a family. Corbin and Brittany are an unconventional pair but their chemistry is electric and flies off the pages. It's a bonus to touch base with previous characters and to hope others get their stories soon. Bled Dry has the right mix of suspense, humor and sex appeal. Erin McCarthy once again shows she is a gem of a writer in the romance field. This book is a delightful continuation of the Vegas Vampires.

Viva Las Vegas!

The third book in the Vegas Vampires series was easily the best of the bunch. I loved the first two books, but this one blew me away. From page one I was completely engrossed, on page two I had my first big laugh and that set the pace for a fantastic read. Brittany Baldizzi had a crazy childhood. She never knew her father; her mother was a stripper who died of a drug overdose, leaving Brittany's older half sister, Alexis (High Stakes), to raise her. Brittany strives for as much normalcy in her life as possible. Complicating that goal is the fact that she is half vampire; her sister was recently turned vampire and now Brittany finds herself pregnant by, you guessed it, a vampire. Corbin Altelier has been a vampire for over 100 years. He is an outcast amongst vampire 'society' due to a past crime and his current controversial scientific research. Finding out he is going to be a father for the first time is more than a little shock to him. Ms. McCarthy had me hysterical, I was laughing out loud throughout this book. She has a wonderful way of writing that makes this vampire theme seem so real and natural. She took a fairly common storyline of an unexpected pregnancy and made it unique and fresh with the vampire element and some other obstacles, yet it all seems so plausible. You'll expect to run into Brittany, Corbin and the rest of the gang, the next time you fly to Vegas for the weekend. This book isn't all sunshine and roses; there are some real heartbreaking moments and some definite problems that arise and have to be solved. I think I cried as much as I laughed. I am not sure if she plans to continue this series, but I would definitely welcome another Vegas Vampire Tale. This is not a stand alone book; you really need to have read the first two in the series before starting this one. I read this book today and I am already looking forward to rereading it in the very near future. Enjoy!