The Vampire's Former Flame by Kristen Painter [Review]

The Vampire's Former Flame (Nocturne Falls #16) by Kristen Painter
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Date read: January 14, 2025

Nocturne Falls
1. The Vampire's Mail Order Bride
2. The Werewolf Meets His Match
3. The Gargoyle Gets His Girl
4. The Professor Woos the Witch
4.5. The Witch's Halloween Hero
4.6. The Werewolf's Christmas Wish
5. The Vampire's Fake Fiancée
5.5. The Vampire's Valentine Surprise
6. The Shifter Romances the Writer
6.5. The Vampire's True Love Trials
7. The Dragon Finds Forever
8. The Vampire's Accidental Wife
9. The Reaper Rescues the Genie
10. The Detective Wins the Witch
11. The Vampire's Priceless Treasure
12. The Werewolf Dates the Deputy
13. The Siren Saves the Billionaire
14. The Vampire's Sunny Sweetheart
15. Death Dates the Oracle
16. The Vampire's Former Flame - Paperback | Kindle
16.5. The Witch's Christmas Catastrophe

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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Ephelia Moreau doesn’t know she’s in danger. All she knows is that her mother’s up to something. Nothing new there. Her mother has been trying to dictate Ephie’s life since the day she was born. So when an old boyfriend suddenly appears and tells Ephie about the cool little town he lives in, Ephie jumps on the chance to take a trip, not realizing she’s doing exactly what her mother wants. Or what kind of trouble is headed her way.

Remy Lafitte wasn’t supposed to be in New Orleans. He was only there to see a sick friend, but then the mother of a former girlfriend finds him and asks for his help. He can’t refuse, and not just because her mother is threatening him. If Ephelia’s in danger, Remy will do anything he can to protect her (and her cat). She was, after all, the only woman he’s ever loved.

Ephie and Remy have a lot of catching up to do, but they may not get the chance when a real threat comes to Nocturne Falls. Suddenly, Ephie’s life hangs in the balance and Remy must make a decision. Even if it means breaking his own heart again.

Thoughts on The Vampire's Former Flame: Deputy Remy Lafitte of the NFPD is up and he's in a bit of a pickle. Well, it's not so pickle-ish, really. But he does find himself suddenly tasked with keeping his former lady friend safe by said lady friend's mother, who does NOT like vampires. Which means Ephie must really be in danger if her mama is coming to him, of all people.

So (with some creative finagling by Ephie's mom), Remy and Ephie are off to Nocturne Falls were they have a chance to get reacquainted. Seeing how Ephie's being kept in the dark about the danger (which Remy is NOT happy about), Remy is being kept on his toes. By Ephie (because she really is his one true love) and by the danger that could pop up at any moment.

On Ephie's end, she was too young when she and Remy first met and her mother's hatred of vampires might have influenced her response when Remy wanted to take things further. But she's never forgotten the charming vampire and having him reappear after so long is...actually, it's kind of weird. And it's even weirder that her mom isn't digging in her heels about them spending time together. But Ephie's willing to take what she can get and spending time with Remy is really no hardship. Then danger comes knocking and suddenly things take a turn.

Complicated family ties, a hint of voodoo, danger, even more complicated family ties, a vampire who never stopped loving the woman who captured his heart, and a lady who is far more than what she seems. I must say, I enjoy spending time in Nocturne Falls. Even when danger is around every corner. *thumbs up*