Alyxandra Harvey - Drake Chronicles - Blood Feud

The second adventure in the Drake Chronicles. Teen vampire action and heart-pounding romance continue as the Drake family faces a new vampire with a 200-year-old grudge. It has been centuries since Isabeau St. Croix survived the French Revolution. Now shes made her way back to the living and must face the ultimate test by confronting the evil British lord who turned her into a vampire and left her buried for two hundred years. Thats if she can control her affection for Logan Drake, a vampire whose bite is as sweet as the revenge she seeks . . . This book picks up where Hearts at Stake (Walker, 2010) ended. As the various clans convene for the coronation of Helena Drake, the new vampire queen, her family is frantically negotiating to create alliances and bring peace to the vampire world. Isabeau St. Croix has been sent as a delegate from the Hounds, a misunderstood clan that practices magic and has strong connections to animals. When Leander Montmartre, a legendary evil vampire, threatens the royal family with his desire for the throne, Isabeau and Logan Drake work together to protect their loved ones. Their relationship becomes intense as they uncover a sinister plot that could destroy all of vampirekind. Harvey continues to weave an action-packed story full of intrigue, suspense, and romance with a great cast of characters. The historical flashbacks into Isabeau's life and the unique vampire lore of the Hounds add a new twist to the genre. A satisfying read in a series that is sure to have a strong following.