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Vampires have powers beyond human comprehension: strength that defies logic, speed that cannot be captured on film, the ability to shapeshift and more. But in matters of the heart, no one, not even the strikingly beautiful and outrageously wealthy Blue Bloods, has total control. In Bloody... read more

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THE BLUE BLOODS HAVE POWERS beyond human comprehension: strength that defies logic, speed that cannot be captured on film, the ability to shape-shift, and more. But in matters of the heart, no one, not even these immortal vampires, has total control. In Bloody Valentine, part of the... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

THE BLUE BLOODS HAVE POWERS beyond human comprehension: strength that defies logic, speed that cannot be captured on film, the ability to shape-shift, and more. But in matters of the heart, no one, not even these immortal vampires, has total control. In Bloody Valentine, part of the best-selling Blue Bloods series, author Melissa de la Cruz offers three tantalizing stories that delve deep into the love lives of the all-powerful vamps (and their Red Blood friends) from New York's Upper East Side. Might a witchy new girl help cure Oliver's broken heart? How did Allegra fall in love with a human? Will Schuyler and Jack finally be bonded?

Romantic and sensual, Bloody Valentine reveals the undying love, the hope and devastation, and the lust and longing that have defined the Blue Bloods throughout history. Prepare to be swept off your feet.

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  • Schuyler Van Alen: Daughter of Allegra Van Alen (Blue Blood) and Bendix Chase (human familiar). She is a half blood also known as Dimidium Cognatus and the only one of her kind. She is also the granddaughter of Cordelia Van Alen who was also known as Catherine Carver.
  • Benjamin (Jack) Force: A Blue Blood teenage boy from the infamous Force family, who is not only blessed with wealth but also good looks that most girls drool over. Son of Charles Force and twin of Mimi Force but more importantly he is in love with Schuyler.
  • Oliver Hazard-Perry: Best friend of Schuyler and former familiar. A red blood and conduit.
  • Freya: A bartender at the Holiday Cocktail Lounge.
  • Allegra Van Alen: (Gabrielle, The Uncorrupted); Schuyler's Mother and Charles Force's bondmate.
  • Bendix Chase: Schuylers human father. Went to school with Allegra and Charles, a red blood.
  • Charles Force: (Charlie): Allegra Van Alen's twin brother and bondmate.
  • Cordelia Van Alen: Allegra and Charles Mother in the cycle. Married to Lawrence Van Alen
  • Bliss Llewellyn: Schuyler's best friend and former Blue Blood.
  • Ghedi: A friend of Schuyler and Jack. A Priest
  • Drago: Add a description of this character.
  • Lawrence Van Alen: (Metatron, Heavenly Scribe). Schuylers grandfather.
  • Endicott: Another Blue Blood School. Alegra and Charles went there.
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  • “somewhere,not too far,Schuyler felt the presence of those who where missing.She felt Dylan smiling.She felt the love of her grandparents,Lawrence and Cordelia.But most of all she felt loving presence and guardianship of her mother and father,wherever they were.”
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  • Broken hearts take a toll. Mint shall heal the shattered soul. The Goddess breathes new life in you. Go forth and find a love that’s true.
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  • But she felt more love for him than she thought possible. He wasn’t perfect, but he was perfect for her.
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  • The ring you hold is part of my soul that your mother helped me recover.
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  • *For more about Freya and her spellcipes, watch out for Witches of East End, due Summer 2011 from Hyperion.
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  • But now as he held her in his arms, she realized her fears were a dream, and it was their love that was true.
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  • —Adapted from The Book of White Magic by Ingrid Beauchamp
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  • I have never given this ring, my soul, to anyone. Azrael has never had any part of this. This is the only part of myself that is truly mine, and now it is yours.
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  • And she had gotten the feeling, after talking to him that evening, that Bendix Chase wouldn’t have minded having a little less of the stuff people cared too much about, if it meant he could have just a little more of the things that really mattered.
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  • “I give myself to you and accept you as my own,” Jack declared, his voice trembling a little. There were tears in his eyes. “I give myself to you and accept you as my own,” Schuyler echoed. She felt calm and serene and looked at him with so much love.
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  • Oliver back to New York, where vampires were being mysteriously abducted; Bliss to search for the elusive Hellhounds; Schuyler to Alexandria to fulfill her grandfather’s legacy; and Jack to return to face his twin and his destiny, to see if he could win the battle with Death herself.
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First Sentence edit see section history

It was always Christmas down at the Holiday Cocktail Lounge on St. Mark's Place in East Village;

Table of Contents edit see section history

Just another day in Suck City
One: The Holiday Cocktail Lounge
Two: Poisoned Apple
Three: Cleaning Up
Four: Under New Ownership
Five: Love And Courage
Six: A Last Good-bye
Always Something There To Remind Me
One: Patient Zero
Two: The Van Alen Twins
Three: The Only Subject Vampires Aren't Good at
Four: The Society of Poets and Adventurers
Five: His Mother's Son
Six: The Familiar's Kiss
Seven: Love Sick
Ring of Fire
One: Something Blue
Two: Dark Circle
Three: Reunion
Four: Lord of the Underground
Five: Rescue Party
Six: Abbadon's Curse
Seven: Dress Rehearsal
Eight: Wedding Morning
Nine: Angel Bride
Acknowledgments

Series & Lists edit see section history

This book is in Blue Bloods. (standard series)
This book is in Blue Bloods. (standard series)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Melissa de la Cruz (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
Country: United States
Publication Date: December 28, 2010
ISBN: 9781423134497
Page Count: 160

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PZ7.D36967 Bkv 2010
  • Dewey: FIC DEL

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

Mild profanity and violence. Very mild sexual references. Recommended for age +13.

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  • Revelations
  • The Van Alen Legacy
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