Betrothed (Vampire Journals) by Morgan Rice

Betrothed, Book 6 of The Vampire Journals

In BETROTHED (Book #6 in the Vampire Journals), Caitlin and Caleb find themselves, once again, back in time-this time, in the London of 1599. London in 1599 is a wild place, filled with paradoxes: while on the one hand it is an incredibly enlightened, sophisticated time, breeding playwrights like Shakespeare, on the other, it is also barbaric and cruel, with daily public executions, torture, and heads of prisoners impaled on spikes. It is also a time of superstition and grave public danger, with a lack of sanitation, and the Bubonic Plague spreading in the streets, carried by rats. In this environment Caitlin and Caleb land, on the search for her father, for the third key, for the mythical shield that can save humankind. Their mission takes them through a whirlwind of London's most amazing medieval architecture, through the British countryside's most breathtaking castles. It takes them back into the heart of London, where they just might meet Shakespeare himself, and see one of his plays live. It brings them to a little girl, Scarlet, who just might become their daughter. And all the while, Caitlin's love for Caleb deepens, as finally they are together-and as Caleb might just finally find the perfect time, and place, to propose to her. Sam and Polly have traveled back, too, and as they find themselves stuck together on their own journey, their relationship deepens, as they each, despite themselves, can't help feeling more deeply for each other. But all is not well. Kyle has come back, too, as has his evil sidekick, Sergei, and they are both intent on destroying everything good in Caitlin's life. It will be a race to the finish, as Caitlin is forced to make some of the hardest decisions of her life if she is to save everyone who is dear to her, save her relationship with Caleb-and try to make it out alive. (Description by Author on Amazon)

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I've read ALL of the Vampire Journals by Morgan Rice and I've reviewed just about all of them too. (See the Reviews here: Book 1 - Turned, Book 2 - Loved, Book 3 - Betrayed, Book 4 - Destined, Book 5 - Desired)

This is Book # 6 in this series and I was excited for a couple reasons to get into this book. #1 - The Title. Betrothed means obviously someone is getting married and of course those somebodies should be Caitlin and Caleb. #2 - Caitlin and Caleb. I've enjoyed, for the most part, watching this couple and these characters develop. The title, as mentioned before, gives me the thought that this is the book where these two finally get married and finally get it right. 

I'm sad to say that this isn't the case and I'm MORE than frustrated by this series. Up to this point I've given 3 and 4 stars to these books and while this one is much like the previous books that is EXACTLY why I'm giving it 2 stars. 

It's like.. a rinse and repeat series at this point. The only difference is location, clues, and items found/collected along the way. While there is a bit of a side story and of course history of the location provided through out the story other than that you pretty much know whats going to happen. Time travel, search for clues, find clues, search, find and time travel again!

This worked, and was satisfying, for 2 or 3 books but enough is enough. Stop dragging this out! Let Caitlin and Sam find their father. Let Caitlin save the world. Let Caleb and Caitlin get married. Let Sam fall in love and be happy.

If you aren't frustrated by the way this series has played out then go ahead and check this book out. It's not a horrible read. There are a couple of interesting things that happen and of course you get to check out Caleb again.


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