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Zane's Redemption: Scanguards Vampires Paperback – Nov. 12 2011

by Tina Folsom (Author)
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The last thing vampire bodyguard Zane wants to do is to guard a hybrid, a half-vampire, half-human, whose father wants to keep her a virgin. Known for his violent temper and callous lack of compassion, Zane’s out-of-control rage, born of the cruelty he suffered during the Holocaust, drives him to focus only on revenge. Trying to find the last of his torturers is his only goal in life. Portia is a young hybrid with a serious dilemma: in a few weeks, her body will be set in its final vampire form. If she is to avoid having to live out her immortal life as a virgin, she must find a lover in that short time—something her father hires Zane to prevent. The moment Portia and Zane meet, rules begin to bend, and a forbidden attraction bursts into flames hotter than the hell of Zane’s past. But that past threatens to pull them apart unless they can overcome their prejudice, forsake hate for love, and revenge for forgiveness.
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  1. Book 5 of 18
    Scanguards Vampires
  2. Print length
    276 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    Nov. 12 2011
  5. Dimensions
    15.88 x 1.91 x 23.5 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1467913006
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1467913003
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (Nov. 12 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1467913006
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1467913003
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 431 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.88 x 1.91 x 23.5 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 968 ratings

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Tina Folsom is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author. Her bestselling series, Scanguards Vampires, has sold over 1 Million copies worldwide. Tina has written over 50 books, which are published in English, German, French, and Spanish. Tina writes about Vampires (Scanguards Vampires, and Venice Vampyr series), Greek Gods (Out of Olympus Series), Immortals and Demons (Stealth Guardians Series), CIA Agents (Code Name Stargate), and Bachelors (Hamptons Bachelors Club).

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Paula Waterfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it and pleased
Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2014
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I am becoming a big fan of Tina Folsom work. Each book you get hooked into wanting mote such a huge pleasure thank you
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M. Whitmore
5.0 out of 5 stars Zane's Redemption
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2011
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I have been eagerly awaiting Zane's book. He is such a dark and violent character and with each installment of the series, I found him even more intriguing. Tina Folsom did not disappoint with Zane's Redemption. I could not put this book down and read it in one day.

After brutally murdering a rapist in an alley and leaving the evidence behind, Samson is finally fed up with Zane. In order to teach Zane a lesson and give him one last chance, Zane is reduced to bodyguard duty as punishment. Portia is a half-breed vampire. She's attending the local college and living the life of a "normal" 20 year old. Portia doesn't know much about being a half-vampire. She's never bitten anyone and she learns from her friend Lauren who is also a half-breed that if Portia doesn't have sex before her 21st birthday, when her body stops aging, she will remain a virgin. Angry that her father kept this from her, Portia confronts him. As her birthday approaches, Portia is determined to get rid of her V card.

Portia's father hires Scanguards to watch over his daughter while he's out of town. He gives the impression that Portia is a wild-child and a trouble maker. Samson decides this is the perfect job for Zane to cool his heels. When Portia and Zane meet, the attraction is instantaneous. What Zane thought would be a boring "babysitting" job is turning out to be much more. And he may end up losing everything if he can't keep his distance.

In Zane's Redemption, we find out Zane's background and how he was turned. Zane's past is horrific and violent. Zane has been living his life seeking revenge of the men who tortured him in a Jewish internment camp. He has kept himself emotionally distant from everyone in his life. No one knows who Zane is beyond what he is willing to show, which isn't much. Zane's character was developed so well. He was no longer the violent, loner vampire from previous books. What he went through as a human, shaped who he became once he was turned. You felt sympathy for him and understood his need for revenge.

I wasn't sure if I was going to like Portia or not. With her being young (even though she's an adult) I didn't think I would be able to relate to her. Though Portia grew up in a protective shell (her father) she is a surprisingly independent woman. I loved that she as able to one up Zane and wasn't afraid to stand toe-to-toe. She was not intimidated by the scary vampire. The chemistry between those two was off the charts and even though they didn't have sex until late in the book, the build up was scorching hot!

There are a lot of twists and surprises in Zane's Redemption. I loved the introduction of new characters which means that can only mean more Scanguards books in the future. The plot is fast-paced and engaging. The characters and storyline are well-developed. A great addition to the series. Probably my favorite book of the series so far. You will not be able to put this book down.

This book can be read as a stand-alone but I highly recommend you read the previous 4 books to fully understand what is going on.

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Louise Husband
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly Awesome !!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2012
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I will start with an admission I lurve a bit of vampire erotica/romance, and I lurve a bad boy !! Zane was introduced to us readers in Amaury's Hellion, and as soon as I read about him I wanted to know more and get into his character and back story, this book doesn't disappoint on these fronts as it gives you plenty of both!! It's hard to write this review as there are a few surprises along the way that I wouldn't want to give away and spoil anyone's reading pleasure, so I have given a brief outline of the story and my thoughts. I will also give a guarantee, if you have read the other Scanguards books you are about to become a member of team Zane, and you will not be disappointed lol :o)

The book gets straight into the action with Zane being a vigilante and brutally killing a rapist. When Samson hears of his actions Zane has his class A authorization revoked and is given a baby sitting job looking after 20yr old Portia, while the Scanguard boss decides what further action to take.
Portia is a hybrid vamp with a problem, once she turns 21 her body will set in it's final vampire form and she will be forever a virgin. This is something she doesn't want as every time she has sex as a vampire it will be a painful experience. With her father leaving town on business Scanguards are called in by her overbearing father to protect her virginity, whilst Portia is determined to loose it. There is an instant attraction between Zane and Portia and the chemistry is HOT, they have a will they won't they thing going on !! There are lots of twists and turns for the coupe and when Portia goes missing the full Scanguard cast is there to help. I love how the rest of the cast of Scanguards are always included and still developing in each book we are also introduced to Zane's oldest friend Quinn and his new buddy little Z ;O)

I was very nervous before reading this book, the similarities between Zane and Zsadist from the Black Dagger Brotherhood series are very strong and Lover Awakened is one of my all time favorite books, I was worried this would be to similar to that and I would be disappointed...... well I need not have worried !!!
I absolutely loved this character, he is the bad boy of the pack and the other guys always jump to conclusions regarding his actions and his character and think the worst of him. He has kept his past a secret from his colleagues and he isn't really close to any of them. His back story was heart wrenching and so well written, you could totally understand how and why he has become the cold calculating killer he is now and even feel his loss and sympathize.

My only criticism would be that I wanted more, I could have read double what was written I wanted to know more about Zane's back story. I would have like more time for the build up of the Zane and Portia relationship and then I wanted to spend more time with the couple!! This is more a compliment to the writer for creating such good characters that I want to spend more time with.
Overall another great book in the series, I cannot praise this series enough and it always gets my 5* rating. Now looking forward to the next book which I believe is Quinn's story :O)
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Ann Mickan
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on May 13, 2015
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I am so enjoying my journey through this series - really well constructed
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claudette valliere
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best of the series in my book
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2014
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Zane is one hateful guy.

Hell, his colleagues at Scanguard think he's mostly a monster. A guy who's into rough sex. A guy who does exactly what he wants and doesn't give a rats ass what anyone else thinks about him or what he does.

What they don't know is that Zane has reasons for the way he is. He was an inmate at Buchenwald Concentration camp. Its where he was turned. What he and his family endured there was what shaped the Zane of today. Revenge and hate.

Zane is assigned a body guarding detail. His charge is Portia. She's a twenty year old hybred.

Now a hybred is half vamp and half human. These folks can be out in the sunlight and eat food. They are also stronger than the average vamp. Sounds weird that anything could be stronger than a full vamp but apparantly thats the case.

Portia is a great girl. A great girl with one problem. That problem is that she has to lose her virginity before she hits twenty one when she changes to her true form. The form she will have for the rest of her life. If she doesn't then she will forever have pain when having sex. Her hyman will regrow every day. Not a fun thing to contemplate.

Portia has really had no interest in dating anyone. No interest until her friend Laura, another hybred like her, fills her in.

Her Father, a hybred, made sure Laura lost her virginity. He chose the male and made sure things were done correctly.

Portia's Father is another kettle of fish. He doesn't want his daughter dating and he sure as hell doesn't want her to lose her virginity before she changes on her twenty first birthday. A twenty first birthday thats only five weeks away. Hence the hiring of Scanguards.

Portias Father has given Scanguards complete lies about his daughter and why he wants her watched. He will be out of Town and is trusting them to believe his lies and keep his daughter in a bodyguard cage.

Laura and Portia, not knowing what Portia's Father has told Scanguards, decide they have to take matters into their own hands to make sure Portia loses her virginity.

So begins one great read.

Zane is his usual ascerbic self when he meets Portia. A Portia who is trying to lose her virginity with someone, anyone. Zane of course has no idea whats going on and is only going by what Portia's Father has told Scanguard. His daughter is flighty, likes to party and is acting out over the death of her mother six months ago.

As the story progresses Portia starts viewing Zane as the means to an end.

This one is full of betrayal, sex, good guys, a mad doctor, love and a scheme that defies the imagination. Scanguards, Zane and Portia are in for one rollercoaster of a ride.

Just one good read and deserving of those five stars.
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R Gee
4.0 out of 5 stars Zane is redeemed!
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2011
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I've read the four previous books and I this one has the best story plot and mystery behind it. It was very well told, the pace was right on, the characters, I already loved and now, now I understand why Zane was the way he was. I won't give any details about Zanes's story because it was a mystery well into the story. It is so very very sad.

Portia, a hybrid Vampire/human and Zane's love interest was a college student. One minute, she was acting like a kid, sneaking out of the house to go to parties and be with boys, hanging with her friend, pulling sneaky stunts, throwing tantrum's and just being green; the next, she was a seductive woman on the prowl trying to get Zane to sleep with her. I think one personality for her would've been good.

I was appalled at Samson's behavior toward Zane. Samson is Zane's boss and the CEO & president of Scanguards Security. He did not have an open mind when it came to Zane & the events surrounding his work assignment. He didn't listen to the warnings signs and immediately blamed Zane for everything going wrong. Granted, he didn't have the background information but he really did act like a huge jerk throughout.

There was a lot of misunderstanding and wrong conclusions drawn that made me crazy. But it was fun to read.
The rescue mission was intense. I just wish the bad guy suffered more because he was one bad dude.
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