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Dracula, My Love: The Secret Journals of Mina Harker Audiobook
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Syrie James approaches Bram Stoker's classic Dracula with a breathtaking new perspective—as, for the first time, Mina Harker records the shocking story of her scandalous seduction and sexual rebirth.
Who is this magnetic, fascinating man? And how could one woman fall so completely under his spell?
Mina Harker is torn between two men. Struggling to hang on to the deep, pure love she's found within her marriage to her husband, Jonathan, she is inexorably drawn into a secret, passionate affair with a charismatic but dangerous lover. This haunted and haunting creature has awakened feelings and desires within her that she has never before known, remaking her as a woman.
Although everyone she knows fears him and is pledged to destroy him, Mina sees a side to him that the others cannot: a tender, romantic side; a man who's taken full advantage of his gift of immortality to expand his mind and talents; a man who is deeply in love and who may not be so guilty of evil after all.
Yet to surrender is surely madness, for to be with him could end her life. It may cost Mina all she holds dear, but to make her choice she must learn everything she can about the remarkable origins and sensuous powers of this man, this exquisite monster, this...Dracula!
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"I adore James' writing and eagerly looked forward to reading this one as soon as it was released. I do wish that I hadn't read 'Dracula in Love' before this one because I kept making unfair comparisons and 'Dracula in Love' kept winning. This was a good read and I enjoyed my time that I spent in Mina's world. I liked her spin on the Dracula story as well, but I needed more passion from Mina, especially when it came to Dracula. Overall, when I closed the cover for the last time I felt satisfied with the story and was glad that I spent some time reading this book."
— Staci (4 out of 5 stars)
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“With its poetic, 19th-century prose style, this tale about a fierce, forbidden romance will appeal to even the most jaded romance fan.”
— Library Journal -
Through pauses, pace, and emphasis, [Eyre] builds tension during the more pitched moments, but also keeps the exposition and contemplative moments engaging without being overdramatic.
— Publishers Weekly Audio Review
Dracula, My Love Listener Reviews
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" I mostly bought this book with a silly title on a lark. I expected it to be empty but I liked the original story of Dracula so well that revisiting the same characters in another way was a welcome thought. I was pleasantly surprised at how capturing the story was and how much I got drawn into the story. I highly recommend it for any romantic Dracula fans who like a dark love story. "
— Hannah, 1/30/2014 -
" I was going to read this but I made the mistake of flipping through it one day. Now I'm hooked. Plus I love the title. Cheesy I know but still... "
— Hey_jude, 1/16/2014 -
" I enjoyed this book in spite of the whiney monotonous blathering of the main character. Overall it was a good story. "
— Heather, 12/31/2013 -
" I enjoyed this re-imagining of Dracula from Mina's point of view but did take issue with her being so indecisive and naive. The writing was wonderful and I felt like I was in the pages with these characters. "
— Nicole, 12/29/2013 -
" I love Syrie James! Can't wait for her next publication! "
— Nicole, 12/20/2013 -
" An entertaining fantasy read .... "
— Dona, 12/2/2013 -
" As I got to the middle I couldn't put the book down... "
— Taiz, 11/27/2013 -
" Totally enjoyed this....a fun read! "
— Nadine, 9/20/2013 -
" I loved this book it brought the original Dracula down into a semi modern age of writing throwing little differences! I was excited to read it and I plan on continuing to read books from this author. Thank you for an excellent read! "
— Nicole, 6/23/2013 -
" This was a great read! I dont even know where to start with my praise! It has also an open end, do hopefully there will be a second part!!! But I gave it only 4 Stars because it wad very meuch like twilight right in the middle of the book! But after this book I like Dracula much more tham Edward!!! "
— Alusha, 2/6/2013 -
" I just loved this book if your a fan of anything Dracula related that, was done well give this book a read through. I plan on owning this book and rereading it again at some point. I look forward to reading more of Syrie James. "
— Kelly, 1/7/2013 -
" I enjoyed the twist on the Dracula story. "
— Diane, 1/1/2013 -
" I couldn't help it and I enjoyed it too! Why cant Mina ever just go with it. I would like to see them unlive happily ever after "
— Gayla, 10/9/2012 -
" I love the idea of re-writing the book from the perspective of another character. From Mina Harker's perspective the story of Dracula becomes a completely different beast. Great story. "
— Jacy, 9/13/2012 -
" i just bought this book recently, i googled about it and found great reviews....so i have great expectation about this....<br/> "
— Annie, 5/12/2011 -
" I love this book. I had to force myself to take breaks during reading this book or else I've finished it within 2 days. <br/>The story is romantic in a dark, gothic way. Just the way I liked it. It's perfect for me :)<br/> "
— Anastasia, 5/3/2011 -
" What a wonderful take on the classic Bram Stoker tale. To hear the story from the viewpoint of Mina Harker was very refreshing. Dracula is seen in a whole new light as a handsome, erudite man of means and a charismatic lover. "
— Betsy, 4/16/2011 -
" Another quick read. Not a ton of depth, but set turn of century East Coast. Young woman, engaged to marry, then meets Dracula (unaware of course). Their love story. The old fashioned sexual tension kind. Great for the beach. My husband laughed at me reading it, but a nice escape from reality. "
— Whitney, 4/14/2011 -
" It was an interesting twist of sorts to Dracula, my favorite class book. I'm still sad, however, that even in this version, Dracula is dead. Oh well, I guess he's just not meant to live. "
— April, 4/2/2011 -
" The story of Bram Stoker's Dracula from Mina's POV. I loved it. I ended up reading Bram Stoker's version of events at the same time, very clever how they intertwined. "
— Kelly, 3/30/2011 -
" Dragged on forever just like the original dracula novel. If it was shorter or just didn't have the samething as before it could of been better. "
— Jessica, 3/22/2011 -
" I had never read Bram Stoker's Dracula before this, this book inspired me to do that. I loved this book. I couldn't tear my eyes away from the pages. Beautiful writing, intense and charged without being drippy or sacharine. "
— Amanda, 3/3/2011 -
" I think that this book would be most enjoyable if you read Dracula first. I like these sorts of books that take a different viewpoint on a known story. She is a good writer, and knows her stuff; it just moved a little too slowly for me. "
— Briel, 2/22/2011 -
" A fun and entertaining read from Mina's perspective...I never made it all the way through Dracula so don't know how true to the book the author stays, but I know she fills in holes that Bram left in place. Nice to see that Mina had a bit more spunk than Bram gave the women in his novels! "
— Sandy, 2/8/2011 -
" A well-done retelling of the Dracula legend. This tells the story from Mina's point of view, keeping to the original storyline and filling in all the unanswered questions. "
— Yvensong, 2/2/2011
About Syrie James
Syrie James is the author of several critically acclaimed novels, including the bestseller The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen, The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Brontë, Nocturne, Dracula, My Love, and Forbidden. Her books have been translated into eighteen foreign languages, awarded the Audie, designated as Editor’s Picks by Library Journal, and named a Great Group Read by the Women’s National Book Association.
About Justine Eyre
Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.