Published: June 06, 2011
Words: 96,126 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780986705571

Short description

Dr. Delano Bowen has searched over a century for a cure for his vampirism. At last, he's found it in nurse Ainsley Crawford, a descendent of the Merzetti family, carriers of an anti-vampirism agent. She has no idea of the genetic gift Delano is reaping. When danger threatens, he draws her close to protect her. But when attraction flares, hot and urgent, she could literally be the death of him.

Extended description

Delano Bowen has been a medical doctor for a very long time. More than 170 years, in fact. For much of that time, he’s been searching for a way to reverse the curse foisted on him by a vampress who sought to own him. With the emergence of medical technology, he now also aims to develop a vaccine to protect the vulnerable from predation by rogue vampires. After a century of searching, he thinks he's found the key to his vaccine – a surviving descendent of the Merzetti family. The Merzettis were virtually hunted to extinction over the years by rogue vampires who feared the anti-vampirism properties in their blood.

A foundling, nurse Ainsley Crawford has no idea that she carries a genetic gift, and Delano aims to keep it that way. He must keep her close, and ignorant, for he can leave nothing to chance. He manipulates events to ensure her unwitting cooperation. But when Delano's arch enemy Radak Janecek mounts an all-out assault to destroy Delano and the fruits of his research, De.. (Read more) Delano Bowen has been a medical doctor for a very long time. More than 170 years, in fact. For much of that time, he’s been searching for a way to reverse the curse foisted on him by a vampress who sought to own him. With the emergence of medical technology, he now also aims to develop a vaccine to protect the vulnerable from predation by rogue vampires. After a century of searching, he thinks he's found the key to his vaccine – a surviving descendent of the Merzetti family. The Merzettis were virtually hunted to extinction over the years by rogue vampires who feared the anti-vampirism properties in their blood.

A foundling, nurse Ainsley Crawford has no idea that she carries a genetic gift, and Delano aims to keep it that way. He must keep her close, and ignorant, for he can leave nothing to chance. He manipulates events to ensure her unwitting cooperation. But when Delano's arch enemy Radak Janecek mounts an all-out assault to destroy Delano and the fruits of his research, Delano is forced to draw Ainsley even closer to protect her. Inevitably, the attraction that has sparked between them from the first flares hot and urgent. Ainsley sees no reason why that attraction shouldn't be consummated, but Delano knows succumbing to it is not just ill-advised; it could literally be the death of him.
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Tags

romance, vampire, thriller, adventure, action, sexuality, paranormal romance, vampire hunters, sensual, medical theory of vampirism

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Review by: jodi schuff on March 04, 2012 :
Thiss was a great book. I am very impresses with the depth of the characters and the real emotions described. I would recommend anything written by Norah Wilson!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Kate11 on Jan. 23, 2012 :
Good read. Not sure now which of Norah's books I read first but liked her writing enough to read them all and am anxiously waiting for more!
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: C.C. on Jan. 18, 2012 :
Ainsley Crawford is an unemployed trauma nurse answering an advertisement for a job with Dr. Delano Bowen who needs a research assistant/secretary/phlebotomist. When she goes to the nighttime interview she’s attacked by a vampire. Fortunately, Delano saves her. Unfortunately, he’s holding buttloads of information from her. By learning about vampires her world has just been turned on its ear. Little does she know that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

I enjoyed this twist on the vampire world. Well-written, smooth-flowing and well-fleshed characters. There were no jarring holes in the plot, no gaps in the story and I loved the resolution of the bad guy situation. I’m still smiling about that. Gotta love Karma. I very much look forward to the next book in the series.

*The author provided a copy of this book to me for review. Please see disclaimer on my blog.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Theresa Ragan on June 29, 2011 :
THE MERZETTI EFFECT
Compassionate, sexy doctor, Delano Bowen, has finally found the key to a vaccine that will help to protect innocent lives from rogue vampires. Ainsley Crawford is drawn into a crazy world at the very start. She has no choice but to accept Dr. Bowen’s help. I don’t usually read vampire novels, but I decided to give this one a try and I’m so glad I did. This was a fast-paced read with lots of surprising twists!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Emma Jay on June 19, 2011 :
What a fun book! So many exciting twists, which kept me turning pages to the wee hours of the morning. And the vampire mythology in this book was so different from everything I've read.

Poor Ainsley, swept into this world she doesn't understand by secretive, sexy Delano, but our spunky heroine adjusts well, and falls for this man who's held himself outside of the world for so long. Very hot and VERY romantic!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Lina Gardiner on June 16, 2011 :
I love the Merzetti Effect. There are scenes in this book that will stick with me for a very long time. That's the sign of a great novel. The characters are vivid and entrancing and the story will grab you right from the beginning.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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