Once Bitten

Javier Coven, Book 1

De: Jayda Marx

Narrado por: Eddie Herrera

Dante.

For over 300 years, I’ve waited for fate to deliver my soul mate; the person I’d love for the rest of my life; the one I was destined to protect, to treasure and to cherish. The one to complete me. I never expected to find him dancing like an angel in my nightclub. The moment my eyes gazed upon his beauty, my heart was gone. The most mesmerizing thing about him were his eyes; he had the biggest, roundest doe eyes I’d ever seen. They were an enchanting shade of blue; the exact color of the Mediterranean Sea. When I looked into those eyes, I was home.

The problem? Ben is human and knows nothing of vampires or our culture. His anxious nature and pure heart give me pause in divulging my true identity. Will he believe what I have to tell him? Can he ever accept what I’ve done; what I need to do? Can someone so sweet and innocent ever see me as anything but a monster? Time is running out for me to claim my mate as I grow weaker every day.

Ben.

The nightclub really isn’t my scene. I’m more of a book-reading, star-gazing nerd at heart. However, I allow my best friend to drag me out one night (at nine o’clock, I might add) because I can’t resist his puppy dog expression, and he knows it. There, I find the sexiest man I’ve ever seen; tall, strong, and with a sultry Spanish accent that turns my insides to goo. We hit it off immediately, but I’m worried; how can this wealthy, powerful man be attracted to boring little me? The most exciting thing about me is that I know how to ballroom dance, and that’s only because I took lessons with my grandma! I’ve got no experience with men, and hundreds of different worries are always battling in my mind.

Can Dante accept me as I am and maybe bring a little excitement into my life?

This low angst, instalove M/M paranormal romance has danger, lots of steam, no cliff-hangers or cheating, and a very happy HEA. It contains a sexy Spaniard vampire, his anxious little love, and a hilarious (if not insufferable) best friend.

©2019 Jayda Marx (P)2022 Jayda Marx

Good story

I really love Jayda Marx. I haven’t read a bad story yet. I really liked the narrators performance I loved the accents.

One of my faves!

This is one of my favorite Jayda Marx series. I can say with 100% confidence that Eddie Herrera is, hands down, the best narrator she has used to date. I hope he does the rest of the series, too! I always hate when narrators make the bottom boy sound like a girl and I am always thrilled when that doesn’t happen. All the voices were great, including Dante’s seriously sexy Spanish accent. It’s almost slow burny in storyline, but deliciously squishy in love. I recommend this series, as well as the Duff Coven spin-off if you’re looking for low-angst and OTT insta love :)

Cute and sexy

Very good Narrator and the story was pretty cute to read. I recommend this and I am buying the next book

Swoon

Wow! This is one of my favorite Jayda Marx books. She has a unique perspective of vampires and fated mates. The story sucks you in and you can't help but fall in love with sweet Ben and fierce Dante. Eddie Herrera did an incredible job bringing these characters to life. This may be my new favorite accent. Swoon!

Had a blast

The story was pretty much perfect in my eyes. (Not perfect bc MCs tearing up and shedding tears non stop are a pet peeve of mine) It blended perfectly the sweetest romance and chivalry with goofy humor in the family & friends interaction (I loved mischievous Sam!) and an interesting urban fantasy secondary plot. I also enjoyed the author take on the vampires trope and the narrator accent.

Insta-mates, true love 💖

there's very little mystery, I like a good Romance Novel but it there should be some mysteries to it. It just seems like there was to no mystery at all.

Different

I loved this book by Jayda Marx. Jayda Marx is known for her fast-pasted stories, speedy romanaces, and comedic relief. This story following Danté and Ben is more detailed than her other stories, making it one of my new favorite series by her. The book balances well with the comedy and the more serious topics. Story Plot is 4/5 stars for me. I would listen to again.

Narrator Eddie Herrera, SIR, yes sir!! I loved his performance. He had me immersed in the story. I have no idea how he could play so many characters so well, giving them all their original personalities, voices, and life-like quality. I was shocked thinking all these characters were voiced by the same person! I need more stories by him. He narrates extremely well. Definitely up their as one of my favorite Narrators. Performance is 5/5 for me.

Overall Performance and Story Plot: 4.5/5

An adorable love story.

I loved it from start to finish. The character development was definitely there. Sam is that best friend we always wish we had. Dante is so damn handsome, and Beni-boo is just the most pure soul on the face of the planet. Oh, and Bastion isn't to bad either. JK. He's a very great friend to have in your corner when things get tough.

Fluffy Sweet Vampire Love Perfection!

Jayda Marx is a fabulous writer and this book is intriguing and lovely. New narrator does a perfect job of bringing the characters depth. Highly recommend!

basic love story with a vampire backdrop

I want to start by saying the narration on this is amazing. the narrator does a great job of bringing the characters to life.

So i would have given this three stars instead of four, because it is just a very basic love story, with very little drama. there is some royal intrigue and plotting by an antagonist, but the actual plotline if the antagonist only really being started at the beginning and wrapped up at the end, with very little mention of it throughout the bulk of the middle, which had a more light-hearted focus.

the reason I gave it four stars is because, while i very much enjoy grittier paranormal romances, this was a nice lighthearted, feel-good break from that particular trope, and i intend to continue the rest of the series.