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Dark Prince (Blueblood Vampires) Paperback – April 4, 2020

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There are only two ways a human can cross the gates of Bloodstone Institute: as a familiar to one of the Blueblood vampires who attend the elite school or as a snack. I’m neither, but I have to get in at all costs. My brother made a big mistake, and now I have to fix it by stealing from the most powerful and cruel vampire to ever come to Bloodstone, Lucca Della Morte. If that wasn’t almost suicidal, I need to get it done before the spell concealing my human nature wears off.But I forget that I’m only pretending to be a vampire. I’m still human and susceptible to Lucca’s dangerous allure. His darkness calls to my soul. His savagery makes my blood sing. I’m falling for the dark prince, craving him in a visceral way that’s frightening and exciting at the same time. If he discovers my secret, he’ll destroy me. And yet, I can’t help wanting to get closer. I never thought I had a death wish until I met him.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Infinite Sky Publishing (April 4, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 313 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1950991083
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1950991082
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.79 x 8.5 inches
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USA Today bestselling author Michelle Hercules always knew creative arts were her calling but not in a million years did she think she would write a novel. With a background in fashion design, she thought she would follow that path. But one day, out of the blue, she had an idea for a book. One page turned into ten pages, ten pages turned into a hundred, and before she knew it, her first book, The Prophecy of Arcadia, was born.


Michelle Hercules resides in Florida with her husband and daughter. She is currently working on the Blueblood Vampires series.

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JazKemp.Creator
5.0 out of 5 stars Succulent, Desirable, and Insatiable - Spoilers beware
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2020
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When I came across this story - I had full intentions of reading another book and was geared up to do so but as one does when they are distractedly looking at their phone, I read the sample for Dark Prince. I was just going to read enough to see if I wanted to buy the item and before I know it - I’ve not only purchased it for Kindle but I was also on page 70 something. It’s like I was swept up in the drama and pivoting stakes these characters were experiencing. Not even hours later and I have completed the novel - itching to read the next novel. This romance novel is not for the faint of heart as it definitely is going to take you through some seductive phases. I hope none take offense to this thinking as I loved both these books but it felt like I was reading the love child of Twilight and Fifty Shades of Grey. Not to say this story emulates them in any way - it’s a language of it’s own. However, you have a thrilling and dangerous romance blossoming. Hate and love carry a fine line between them and our lovers are a fated pair by means even they are unaware. The author takes you on a delicious and perilous journey dropping Easter eggs for you to pick up and only understand later once more of the tale has been revealed. Even our characters are reaching those same conclusions about the same time as I was. This is a catty, witty, old world history set in a modern revolution and you’ll be sitting front seat for the ensuing wild ride. So sit back and let it envelop you - paranormal romance fans you are in for a treat.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Vampire Romance
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2022
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This story is paranormal fiction about a dark prince who is cursed and quite a jerk who falls for a human. The story is filled with intrigue, steamy scenes, and an action-packed storyline. The vampire prince eventually becomes a swoony heartthrob, and this new adult paranormal romance becomes more enjoyable. The first book in the series is intriguing and makes me want to read more in this unique storyline with many wonderful characters.

Lucca, Saxon, Roman, and his sister Manu are all out together. Lucca is a vampire; he just woke from a ninety-five-year nap, satisfying his blood and lust at a local club. A waitress poisons him then tries to steal from him, but he lets her go. He has bigger fish to deal with.

We jump back in time with Vivi, which I guess will explain the events of the first chapter. Vivi is young, just barely an adult; she is also in a band she is jaded by a troubled life. Vivi has a brother who gets into trouble a lot but not like this. This time he got into mischief with some dragon shifters. The paranormal seems to be known and accepted in this book. Except only in Salem, as soon as you leave, you forget everything to protect the secret except her and her brother are immune to this.

It explains the first chapter but does not entirely leave you guessing just a little. Lucca gives us some answers, mainly information about a curse, his nap, and how the world has changed. Vivi fails her mission but gets another chance with a potion and enrolling at the school where they train vampires. One conversation with the king and I now have a speculative idea on Vivi may come into play for the bluebloods. We’ll see if I’m right.

This school is intriguing, and Vivi’s time there is riddled with danger and many foes who don’t realize who she is, but Lucas can’t seem to contain himself either. Ohh, all things get revealed through blood memories, which is kind of creepy but pretty cool. There are many surprises and tiebacks in those memories, but Lucca and Vivi finally profess love for each other and go beyond their current relationship.

The end of this book leads into the next one but with different main characters. We do get more information on the character that we’re in this book. This book was steamy, and it did contain multiple points of view to read with a great under of the characters and the memories.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So, so good!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
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Dark Prince is the first book in the Blue Blood series and one of the first books I read by Michelle Hercules. It had me hooked immediately! Lucca is the nephew of the vampire king and in the most powerful and oldest vampire blood line. Vivienne is a human girl forced to attend academy with the supernaturals in attempt to steal the dark prince’s bloodstone necklace to save her druggie brother from the dragon shifter. When Lucca takes an obsessive look at Viv, everything unravels and things turn super steamy! What neither of them know (thanks to a Nightingale curse) is this is not the first time the fates brought them together. Hopefully, this times turns out better than last.

I love our alpha Lucca. He is always out together, in control, and a bit cruel until it comes to Vivienne. She has him on his metaphorical knees instantly but has no idea. She is brave, if not stupid, for putting herself in the middle of the supernaturals. This book had me guessing and begging for more. Michelle writes in a way that it is easy to get attached to the characters. She world builds in the best of ways.

I loved it!
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Jessi Rae
3.0 out of 5 stars Not terrible but not great
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2020
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Despite this book being for adults, it’s really written like it’s for teenagers or older children (language aside). There’s too many cliches to list, unnecessary descriptions, and dialogue that rivals angsty teenagers. Despite the swearing and occasional lewd comment, I often pictured the main characters as high schoolers, not a 500+ year old vampire who had to go back to school. That being said, I still gave it 3 stars because the grammar and punctuation was fine ( a huge pet peeve of mine) and the plot itself wasn’t terrible, just the execution of it. Sadly, I won’t read anymore
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5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it.
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023
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Adventurous, easy read, with great story that didn’t slow down. I read in one sitting—that good.
On to the next book in the series.
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Julie D.
4.0 out of 5 stars Woah
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
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This was good and an interesting take on how vampires came to be.
Super fast paced, some spice, it definitely picked my interest to continue the series.
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Andrea
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Vampire Series out there.
Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2021
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Dark Prince is the first installment in the Blueblood vampire series. Each novel in the series is centred around a different couple but needs to be read in order as there are conflicts that are not solved at the end of the book.

The first novel follows Lucca the vampire prince who was cursed by the Nightingales that created them. He must drink from another nightingale without killing them……. Even though he is destined to kill them. After waking up from this lengthy hibernation this is his last shot to break the curse or he will not wake up again. Vivienne is a Nightengale descendent who has no memories of her past. She is forced to steal a valuable heirloom from Lucca who is instantly drawn to Vivianne's blood.

This series is truly one of a kind. I have searched for something similar but have come up short. Hercules’ originality is refreshing in a genre with so many repeating stories. I am obsessed with the constant cliffhangers and foreshadowing that the anticipation for the next installment just may be my demise.

If you want a real page-turner that you can't put down. If you love hot vampires, spicy smut and an original storyline, Dark Prince is the book for you.
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Laina
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark and hot!
Reviewed in Germany on May 21, 2022
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Dark Prince is a sexy vampire paranormal romance with a dark academy setting, which I absolutely loved! If you enjoy protective romance, hidden identity trope I super recommend this spicy read 🔥

Vivianne has no choice but to pose herself as a vampire so she can get in to the most elite vampire academy: Bloodstone Institute. She must succeed in stealing from the most dangerous vampire there is to save her brothers life. But what happens when she starts to fall for the sexy vampire she has to deceive?

I love their romance, the chemistry is undeniable. One of my favorite elements of the story though was the dark academy setting. It's the perfect amount of spooky and dangerous, with dark catacombs hiding threatening secrets and elite vampires you don't want to mess with.

I listened to the audiobook version and I couldn't recommend it enough. Lucca's voice is so sexy I still play it around in my head 😅
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Maria pagesofmaria
4.0 out of 5 stars Dark, intense and addicting vampire romance!
Reviewed in Italy on May 13, 2022
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I was craving a story with smexy but dark vampires and this one gave me exactly that! Lucca is so intense, exactly like how like my vampires!

My favorite aspect of the story were indeed the vampires, their lore, and the rivalries between the two clans. The worldbuilding is interesting. I really appreciated how the author gave us the information in little bites either through dialogue or a small paragraph, avoiding info-dumping it all on us. It's a lot of fascinating information, but I was able to keep track of it all. I’m sure there’s still more to uncover in the next books and I am here for it!

The vampires were my favorites also among the cast of characters—and Aurora. She’s a witch and just awesome. (I was really excited to see she’s the protagonist in the next book!) I enjoyed the other characters, but besides Vivienne, I don’t feel like we’ve seen enough of them yet.

The romance was addicting! I drank it in and enjoyed every moment, especially when we were in Lucca’s perspective. I loved seeing how he moved from anger, to hunger, to fascination, and eventually to lust and love. Vivi doesn’t begin the book as the type of main character I usually enjoy reading, but she toughens up and “bites” back throughout the book.

The pacing was great overall, but I feel like the action at the end and the big reveal were a little rushed.
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Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! Loved it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2022
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This book is amazing!
I always have a book on the go, sometimes two, reading has kept me sane this past two years. I have read and read, ended up in a book slump, I desperately needed something different and exciting. This book is it.
I couldn't put this book down and was devastated when my kindle battery died at 1 in the morning at 83% of the book.
And Lucca, oh Lucca! Yes I'm now officially book cheating on Edward Cullen.
I had forgotten how much I loved vampire/fantasy books and this has reawakened my love for them.
A must read for any twilight and witcher fan. Lots of twists, passion, action and heat.
Thank you Michelle for an amazing book and lifting me out of my reading slump. Now to book 2.... No sleep for me then until I finish this series ;)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Prince (Blueblood Vampires) - Michelle Hercules
Reviewed in Australia on March 12, 2024
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This book was the first I've read from this author and I have to say it did not disappoint. Well written, funny, chemistry between the characters is off the charts!! Characters are all entertaining and have a lot of depth. I have read all the books out for this series and can't wait for the rest!!!
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