Hi everyone i hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year. I have over the festive season been neglecting my blogg, primarly because my parents came to stay with me over Christmas. However i am now back, writing the 5th in the Silver Series.
About 2 weeks ago i pulished the man behind the vampire, and both the sales and feedback has been positive. My plan for this year involves me writing the next 4 books in the Silver Series. Book 5 focuses on Vlad life and loves so keep checking for its release date.
SAMANTHA BATES PNR AUTHOR
THE SILVER SERIES
Monday, 23 January 2012
Solomon Seal

Telling a tale of bullying and the impact of this give's a strong message to the readers, this is captured incredibly well by the author. The characters were likeable (except for the bullies), Sol made me empathise with his plight and Edward amused me.
I would have liked to have spent more time in the world the boys discover and I really wanted Sol to overcome his bullies, as the series is called the Darkly Chronicles maybe that is coming next.
At times I thought the writing style may have been too complex for the audience the book is aimed at, however an enjoyable read.
I would rate this book 4/5
Monday, 28 November 2011
A unique and intriguing twist on the escape theme; looking at different prisons across England really lends a realistic element that helps this book stand out. The recon detail seems so realistic; you can’t help but wonder if the authorities have looked into these seemingly obvious escape plans.
The downside to this novel is the lack of emotional ties between characters. The whole situation comes from the need to be reunited with wives, yet they then proceed to show little understanding of what real love is. There are also some slight inconsistencies.
This book would be one I would recommend for anyone who is interested in crime genre novels and would rate it a 3/5.
Where to start, this book was for me conflicting, throughout I wanted to see more of the main characters, their thoughts and feelings, I wanted to be drawn into his story just a little more. I had to remind myself that this is a crime novel, and one I really enjoyed. The story was interesting and informative; I enjoyed getting to know the characters and understood the story line. The twists in the story were captivating and kept me trying to answer that age old question, 'who done it", I did work it out, but not until I was three quarters of the way forward. I would read more in this serious as i did enjoy this, if I had to offer constructive criticism it would be for the author to add more depth to the characters.
Therefore I would rate this a 4/5.
Sunday, 20 November 2011

This is an absolutely lovely story of finding love when you least expect it. The characters were lovely, so much so that I hope the sheriff gets his woman! I liked Maggie and Witt; their story had me rooting for them throughout. I also have to say T.J was enchanting and very sweet. I would have liked to see Maggie give Bronc a wakeup call. I would definately recommend this.
If I had to offer any criticism i would have to the cover does not do it justice.
The Man Behind the Vampire
This is the exciting fourth book in the Silver Series. Initally when considering the fourth book, I thought I would write Vlad's story, but I couldnt, it needed to be Darius. The end product delves over 800 years to tell his story, starting in the 1300's to the present day. The story, is exciting, sexy and mysterious. The main characters are so different and yet so right for each other.
I am really excited about getting this book out there, and hopefully it will be ready for release in the next week.
So what's next? With Christmas hot on my heels, I had planned to take some time out before starting the next book. However Vlad's story continues to run through my head and it just won't leave, so I am going to have to make a start on it.
I am really excited about getting this book out there, and hopefully it will be ready for release in the next week.
So what's next? With Christmas hot on my heels, I had planned to take some time out before starting the next book. However Vlad's story continues to run through my head and it just won't leave, so I am going to have to make a start on it.
The Man Behind the Vampire.
Darius has spent centuries running from his past, he has lived through the grief of loosing everyone close to him, lost his one chance at fatherhood. Betrayed by those closest to him, turned in to a vampire by force, he lives through the centuries as only half a man, ony half a vampire. Until he joins the Silver Wolf Pack, there he makes friends and finds a family. When he meet's Mary he is enchanted by her naivity and kind nature, finding himself in love with her was unexpected.
But Mary fears the unknown, especially other specie. He offers her a glimpse into his life, hoping she will see the man behind the vampire, bearing his soul through words. He hadn't dared to hope this life and love would finally be his, he was right. An enemy from his past comes to claim him. To leave Mary is to loose her, to stay might kill her.
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