Published: April 19, 2012
Words: 114,474 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781933320496

Short description

NOMINATED BY REVIEWERS CHOICE and READERS CHOICE AWARDS for Best Paranormal Romance and Best Fantasy Romance. "...my god is this spectacular!!! This is the new Twilight... for adults of course." - Quote the Raven "If I could write like this I would never do anything else…" - Books, Books, and More Books "...a breath of fresh air to the vampire genre." - Coffee Addicted Writer

Extended description

"...well-crafted, you aren't 100% certain that the world described is not just outside your door." - Booked and Loaded

A secret society, modern day knights, an accidental pilgrim from an alternate dimension, and a vampire like no other come together where chance intersects romance for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, proving that true love can find you when you're least expecting it, in the strangest places, even when you're far, far from home.

DESCRIPTION: (Read more) "...well-crafted, you aren't 100% certain that the world described is not just outside your door." - Booked and Loaded

A secret society, modern day knights, an accidental pilgrim from an alternate dimension, and a vampire like no other come together where chance intersects romance for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, proving that true love can find you when you're least expecting it, in the strangest places, even when you're far, far from home.

DESCRIPTION:
Minutes ahead of inevitable assassination, Elora Laiken is forcibly transported to an alternate dimension similar, but not identical, to her own. She is stranded. Alone. Far from home. A stranger in a "strangish" land.

Of course a girl could suffer worse problems than having gorgeous suitors. Perhaps more importantly, in the midst of an epidemic of vampire related abductions, can she stay alive long enough to choose between an honor debt, true love, or the breathlessness of single-minded passion?

My Familiar Stranger is a full length, stand-alone, Paranormal Romance novel that also sets up the foundation for the Black Swan series. It is loved by fans of adult paranormal romance, fantasy romance, chick lit, and urban fantasy.

Erotic quotient: 17+ Adult Paranormal. A few steamy scenes. No menage. No BDSM.
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Tags

romance, vampire, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, fantasy, paranormal, chick lit, contemporary fantasy, paranormal fantasy, vampire romance

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Review by: Michelle Terwilliger on Feb. 13, 2013 :
LOVE the first book, cant wait to read number two!!!
(review of free book)

Review by: gaele hi on Oct. 23, 2012 :
Take one parallel universe jump, an elite paramilitary company of knights who are tasked with eradicating vampires, a vampire with a ‘life wish’ and then blend in a liberal sprinkling of characters drawn from old European religious idolatry, superior advanced medical technology and a touch of humor and you start to define the basics in this book.

Created with a deft hand, each character is so well developed and defined that their voices are unique and specific, although their development is gradual, as befitting of plot and action. The rest of the story is just as well-crafted, almost to the point that you aren’t 100% certain that the world described is not just outside your door. The author has done a stellar job in creating the world, those who live within it, and a story-line that both compels you to read as you rush through to see just what happens next, and who gets the girl.
(review of free book)

Review by: Kasumi on Oct. 12, 2012 :
Dudé entre darle 3 ó 4 estrellas, porque sería de 3 y medio, pero finalmente el redondeo ha sido hacia arriba para premiar la imaginación de la autora, que solo necesitaría un buen editor para pulir la historia.

Por lo demás, si bien bastante dramática en inicio, y recurriendo a un "deus ex machina" innecesario al final, resulta una novela muy entretenida y bastante divertida.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Iris Hunter on Aug. 28, 2012 :
My Thoughts: *spoiler alert*
I don't know really in which genre to put this book, but it a good combination of vampires meets historical with a twist of paranormal others.

The story starts heavy with the kick-ass heroine Elora who is forcibly transported through some kind of Star Trek beam to another dimension with similar people, but just a little different than what she is used to. She meets the knights of the Order of the Black Swan and there the story gets interesting.


Although Elora is a mere human (she thinks), she finds out that she's stronger than the strongest of knights. While at first, they don't know what to do with her, they find out soon that she will be a great asset to their team.
Victoria Danann has built a great world with fantastic paranormal characters, as well as provided them with a personality that fits right in with this amazing story. At first My Familiar Stranger reminded me a little of The Black Dagger Brotherhood series with the same elements; Brothers fighting to protect the world from the big bad vampire villains. But soon I realized that this book is too unique for that. Victoria's knights contain different paranormal beings like elves, berserker, fairies, and one hell of a dog. The story contains a good piece of dry humor and some sexual tension in the form of a love triangle with a kick of Baka playing third that makes this an original read.



“Gave him wood!” He shook his head and reached for moisture at his eyes. “This just gets better and better.” All three members of B Team tensed when they realized Baka was in the alley. “She killed him with a toothpick that she grabbed out of some fellow’s mouth as she ran by. Did you know that?”

Ram, Kay, and Storm forgot being wary of Baka and simultaneously turned to look at Elora like she was an alien which, technically, she was. But they were looking at her like they’d never seen her before. Finally, she raised her hands.

“What?” - Victoria Danann


There were also some minor issues, like the beginning that was set a little too slow. I think it was the extensive description that slowed it down too much and I believe that there were some parts that, for my taste, could have been cut to make the story flow a little better.

My Familiar Stranger has a lot of great characters. Everyone is so fascinating to read about. They all have their own story and how-to-handle-manuals. Personally, the Berserker Kay and the Vampire Baka were my favorite characters. I would have liked to read more about them, but maybe that will come in book 2 of the Black Swan Series. I hope every knight of The Order of the Black Swan will get his own book :)

This is a great book that combines different genres in an authentic manner. Victoria Danann has triggered my interest in wanting to read more about The Order of the Black Swan and all the characters. I can recommend this story to other adults, as well as adolescents who like to read in their favorite genre or get introduced to something new.


Happy reading!
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Danielle Christine on June 26, 2012 :
This story looks for love in all the right places. It squeezes your heart, revs your anxiety, then leaves you with a big, satisfying sigh. Highly recommended for all you romance and/or paranormal lovers.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Steve O'Driscoll on June 26, 2012 :
If you're looking for some originality, My Familiar Stranger by Victoria Danann is for you. A new idea seems hard to come by in paranormal. What a treat!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Jeff Taylor on June 25, 2012 :
I love the paranormal romance genre and this particular book is a one of the best I have ever read. I loved the Elora character and the plot takes some turns that keep you on the edge of your seat and is filled with plenty of steamy moments. My Familiar Stranger really builds up a unique and detailed world for the next books in the series.

The book is well written with interesting characters put in hot situations that leave you wanting more. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next erotic romance fix. Five stars.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: shymoon on May 24, 2012 :
I enjoyed this book very much. It was a good story and good world building.
(reviewed long after purchase)

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