Gay & Lesbian Books
The Cost of Eternity
RRP: $10.99
Our Price: $10.99
You Save: $ ( % )
Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Ellora's Cave
Author: Shayla Kersten
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Average Customer Rating:
Our Price: $10.99
You Save: $ ( % )
Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Ellora's Cave
Author: Shayla Kersten
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Average Customer Rating:
Experimental feature: Order The Cost of Eternity from the UK, Canada, Germany or France by clicking an appropriate flag below.
Some items available at Amazon.com are not available in all countries.
Some items available at Amazon.com are not available in all countries.
The Cost of Eternity Description
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781419956652
ISBN: 1419956655
Label: Ellora's Cave
Manufacturer: Ellora's Cave
Book Pages: 186
Publication Date: 2007-06-29
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Studio: Ellora's Cave
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781419956652
ISBN: 1419956655
Label: Ellora's Cave
Manufacturer: Ellora's Cave
Book Pages: 186
Publication Date: 2007-06-29
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Studio: Ellora's Cave
Editorial Review of The Cost of Eternity
For over two hundred years, the cost of eternity for Lorcan MacKenna has been unending loneliness. Territorial creatures of darkness, vampires can't peacefully exist near each other. Human companions age and die, leaving him to face the long nights alone. After the death of his last lover, Lorcan vows to avoid the pain of loss. Until a down-and-out actor finds himself in danger and Lorcan can't resist saving the young man. Kevin St. James never expected to find himself offering sex for money, especially not to men. A desperate need for quick cash, a dark alley, and things go terribly wrong. His dark rescuer brings out feelings hidden so deep, Kevin never realized they were there. Reveling in newfound sensations, Kevin welcomes his new lover. But just as Lorcan has a secret, so too does Kevin.
Customer Reviews of The Cost of Eternity
Customer Rating: 
Review Summary: Good foundation undercut by lightweight two dimensional characters
Review: Kevin is a young male prostitute serving men in an alley when the trick turns bad. The vampire Lorcan happens to hear the potentially-fatal turn and saves Kevin by bringing him back to his lair. When Kevin awakens, the two have sex and Lorcan nearly kills Kevin by feeding on him. Kevin easily accepts both the existence of vampires and Lorcan's need to drink from him -- which I found patently ridiculous. Oh yes, and he also accepts a fact that he had previously ignored -- that he is [...]. One would think any of those three discoveries would be worth more than a page or two of exposition or action. One would think. But suspending that disbelief, I continued on hoping for a good love story.
My hopes were ill founded. The main characters were two dimensional and their motivations beyond basic survival and staying with each other were unclear. The vampire subculture was glossed over, a particular problem given the 'surprise' ending which should have been foreshadowed at some point. The 'bad guy' was a one-dimensional evil black hat of a pedophile whose machinations were obvious and easily thwarted, one would think, by using the vampire subculture.
All in all, not believable in the slightest on any level -- logistical, pragmatic, or emotional. More time, attention and words needed to be employed to create believable and tangible cultures, places, people, and emotional truths. For a dark vampire book full of angst (including attempted rape, rape, and murder), this book was curiously lightweight in terms of emotional resonance.
And SPOILER ALERT:
I was not happy to have a negative ending.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Loved it!
Review: I really enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting! I've also read other E-books by this author (Thirty Days etc) and enjoyed them so much I can honestly say I'll buy everything this author writes. Her stuff is GOOD!!!
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Shayla the Great
Review: This is my second review of this book. I wanted to write in and say that I absolutely loved this book. It was my first m/m book and I was not disappointed. Shayla has an eternal fan in me. The book is sexy, fast paced and a great read. It is also ideal for those who like vampire erotica and I have to admit looking at my reading history that I seem to be one! A great read, you will not regret buying this if this is your cup of tea.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Romantic, erotic and gripping.
Review: I love "Thirty Days" and am glad to read more from this writer.
The Cost of Eternity is an emotionally charged vampire erotica, with a tightly paced plot. I like both men here. Unlike most vampire tales, the writer does not glorify the vampire character. Rather Lorcan seems quite ordinary in physique which actually makes this character credible and appealing. Kevin is endearing in his innocence and vulnerability and Lorcan's protectiveness over his younger human lover is most touching. I love the chemistry and strong bond between these 2 men. Their sex is hot but it is the emotional pull of the story which I enjoy.
This is the first of a series, as there are 2 books so far, but it is equally satisfying as a "stand alone".
The second book focuses on a different cast of characters with a more complex plot. As for the relationship it is "more than a menage a trois" which I do not favor as I question the romantic notion of a M/M/M/F (ugh...).
Lorcan and Kevin do feature in the second book, 2/3 through the story, and their short appearance certainly enliven the plot. I hope the writer will switch back to Lorcan and Kevin in future volumes.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: The Cost of Eternity by Shayla Kersten
Review: Lorcan is a centuries old vampire who live in New York City. He is not an eager vampire, he almost has a simple and normal life. Only he lives by night and during the sex he drinks blood from his partners. But he only chooses [...] as sexual partner, cause he doesn't want the strings derivating from a love relationship. From the death of his last mate and love, a male, he has chosen to deny himself a male lover.
Then he meets Kevin. Kevin is a young man [...] himself to gain quick money. But his third john almost kill him, and so Lorcan take him at home and soon falls in love for him. But Kevin has his own segrets and maybe the fact that Lorcan is a vampire will not be their bigger problem.
I like the characters of Shayla Kersten; like in Thirty Days we have a lover more caring and protective of the other, but the feelings of love are mutual. What I like best is that Lorcan is not so special: he is a real person (apart the fact he is a vampire!!!) not so beautiful, not so overwhelming... very normal, but the love makes him invincible at the eyes of Kevin. He is his dark savior.
A really inusual vampire romance where you can find more sentiment and romanticism than paranormal element. A sweet Valentine's reading.
Review Summary: Good foundation undercut by lightweight two dimensional characters
Review: Kevin is a young male prostitute serving men in an alley when the trick turns bad. The vampire Lorcan happens to hear the potentially-fatal turn and saves Kevin by bringing him back to his lair. When Kevin awakens, the two have sex and Lorcan nearly kills Kevin by feeding on him. Kevin easily accepts both the existence of vampires and Lorcan's need to drink from him -- which I found patently ridiculous. Oh yes, and he also accepts a fact that he had previously ignored -- that he is [...]. One would think any of those three discoveries would be worth more than a page or two of exposition or action. One would think. But suspending that disbelief, I continued on hoping for a good love story.
My hopes were ill founded. The main characters were two dimensional and their motivations beyond basic survival and staying with each other were unclear. The vampire subculture was glossed over, a particular problem given the 'surprise' ending which should have been foreshadowed at some point. The 'bad guy' was a one-dimensional evil black hat of a pedophile whose machinations were obvious and easily thwarted, one would think, by using the vampire subculture.
All in all, not believable in the slightest on any level -- logistical, pragmatic, or emotional. More time, attention and words needed to be employed to create believable and tangible cultures, places, people, and emotional truths. For a dark vampire book full of angst (including attempted rape, rape, and murder), this book was curiously lightweight in terms of emotional resonance.
And SPOILER ALERT:
I was not happy to have a negative ending.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Loved it!
Review: I really enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting! I've also read other E-books by this author (Thirty Days etc) and enjoyed them so much I can honestly say I'll buy everything this author writes. Her stuff is GOOD!!!
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Shayla the Great
Review: This is my second review of this book. I wanted to write in and say that I absolutely loved this book. It was my first m/m book and I was not disappointed. Shayla has an eternal fan in me. The book is sexy, fast paced and a great read. It is also ideal for those who like vampire erotica and I have to admit looking at my reading history that I seem to be one! A great read, you will not regret buying this if this is your cup of tea.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Romantic, erotic and gripping.
Review: I love "Thirty Days" and am glad to read more from this writer.
The Cost of Eternity is an emotionally charged vampire erotica, with a tightly paced plot. I like both men here. Unlike most vampire tales, the writer does not glorify the vampire character. Rather Lorcan seems quite ordinary in physique which actually makes this character credible and appealing. Kevin is endearing in his innocence and vulnerability and Lorcan's protectiveness over his younger human lover is most touching. I love the chemistry and strong bond between these 2 men. Their sex is hot but it is the emotional pull of the story which I enjoy.
This is the first of a series, as there are 2 books so far, but it is equally satisfying as a "stand alone".
The second book focuses on a different cast of characters with a more complex plot. As for the relationship it is "more than a menage a trois" which I do not favor as I question the romantic notion of a M/M/M/F (ugh...).
Lorcan and Kevin do feature in the second book, 2/3 through the story, and their short appearance certainly enliven the plot. I hope the writer will switch back to Lorcan and Kevin in future volumes.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: The Cost of Eternity by Shayla Kersten
Review: Lorcan is a centuries old vampire who live in New York City. He is not an eager vampire, he almost has a simple and normal life. Only he lives by night and during the sex he drinks blood from his partners. But he only chooses [...] as sexual partner, cause he doesn't want the strings derivating from a love relationship. From the death of his last mate and love, a male, he has chosen to deny himself a male lover.
Then he meets Kevin. Kevin is a young man [...] himself to gain quick money. But his third john almost kill him, and so Lorcan take him at home and soon falls in love for him. But Kevin has his own segrets and maybe the fact that Lorcan is a vampire will not be their bigger problem.
I like the characters of Shayla Kersten; like in Thirty Days we have a lover more caring and protective of the other, but the feelings of love are mutual. What I like best is that Lorcan is not so special: he is a real person (apart the fact he is a vampire!!!) not so beautiful, not so overwhelming... very normal, but the love makes him invincible at the eyes of Kevin. He is his dark savior.
A really inusual vampire romance where you can find more sentiment and romanticism than paranormal element. A sweet Valentine's reading.