Warrior's Blood - Book 1 in The Collective series

Kristen Baracas has survived a great many things in her life. The death of her parents, being turned into a slave by the clan who took their lives, dealing with her brother’s blood addiction problems, and surviving the induction programme for the Real Defence Network. Now she simply rolls with the punches.

As a vampire, it’s her duty to protect the human race. She has access to a superior blood bank, that being her feeding buddy and partner in crime Carlisle. Even better, she gets paid to rid the mortal realm of demon scum. Life is a party, and she serves up the heads of her enemies.

So what if there’s a war going on? She can deal with anything. Well, except for crossing paths with a battle angel.

Joshua is a member of the Battalion; a warrior sent to the mortal realm to serve and protect. He didn’t expect to fall for a vampire with a chip on her shoulder, one who sets his blood on fire, even when she doesn’t have her fangs buried in his throat.

The pair must join forces to defend a safe zone under attack, while dealing with an attraction that might just be hazardous to their health.

A kick-ass band of magical misfits, led by a god with a flair for the dramatic.

There’s a reason we root for the anti-hero!

Magic binds them, destiny drives them. They are the Collective.

Magical misfits, unique weapons, and a god with a flair for the dramatic.

A world where vampires protect the human race.

Welcome to Camp Reece, I keep trash in the dungeon.

A ragtag group of likable characters.

A fun fast ride I read in one sitting.

Fast-paced, action-packed & emotionally charged.

A fantasy world I want to spend more time in.

All the characters are distinguished by their loyalty, and by their willingness to fight for what they believe in

We’re dropped right into the action of this exciting world and its interesting lore alongside a ragtag group of likable characters, and the pace is relentless from there.

Barker-Simpson brings this universe of portals and realms to life with hints of details that colour her writing, set the atmosphere, and build a strong foundation for a fantasy world I want to spend more time in.

Warrior's Blood is the first installment of Melissa Barker-Simpson's The Collective series.