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God Rest Ye Merry Vampires
In which Clydie learns a lesson about looking beneath the surface to take the measure of a man...or vampire. On this Christmas Eve, Clydie Harmon is determined to sneak away from her parents' party to meet her young man's train. Prowling vampires make it much too dangerous to walk, so when her father's assistant Lucas Storm offers to drive her, she grudgingly accepts. It's a good thing, too. Nothing turns out the way Clydie has planned, and when she interrupts a pair of vampires in mid-attack, Mr. Storm's timely assist keeps her from having a very un-merry Christmas.
- GenresChristmas
25 pages, ebook
Published November 17, 2017
About the author
Liv Rancourt
49 books178 followersLiv Rancourt writes romance of all kinds. Because love is love, even with fangs.
Liv is a huge fan of paranormal romance and urban fantasy and loves history just as much, so her stories often feature vampires or magic or they’re set in the past…or all of the above. When Liv isn’t writing she takes care of tiny premature babies in the NICU. Her husband is a soul of patience, her kids are her pride and joy, and her dogs – Trash Panda and The Boy Genius – are endlessly entertaining.
Liv is a huge fan of paranormal romance and urban fantasy and loves history just as much, so her stories often feature vampires or magic or they’re set in the past…or all of the above. When Liv isn’t writing she takes care of tiny premature babies in the NICU. Her husband is a soul of patience, her kids are her pride and joy, and her dogs – Trash Panda and The Boy Genius – are endlessly entertaining.
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December 6, 2017
Such a fun and spirited paranormal short tale for Christmas.
Clydie is sassy and strong and a kind of historical vampire hunter - this story is set on Christmas Eve in 1913.
Clydie decides she's going to meet with her sweetheart, Howard, someone her parents don't seem to like. Lucas Storm, I did love that name, is her father's assistant who offers to help take her to the train station. It's not safe in Seattle at night, the undead lie in wait, but have no fear, Clydie takes her sorority sister's weaponry training seriously and arms herself for the night.
In the back of her mind, she ran through the hand-to-hand fighting skills they'd practiced in the sorority. Oh yes. Her university education had included much more than literature, Latin, and math.
I got plenty out of God Rest Ye Merry Vampires, but I really wanted more. Clydie would be great to have background on - come on, sorority sister weapons training? I mean, how good is that? Then there's the mysterious Lucas Storm who you know is one of the good bad guys. More on Lucas? Uh, no brainer... yes.
“Although”—his smile revealed the merest hint of fang—“watching you handle that blade”—he swallowed, a movement she followed with interest—“was quite impressive.”
It was quite impressive. Nothing like manoeuvring around a couple of vampires in the dress of the day with a knife. Extra points, Clydie.
What a joy of a (Christmas) story. Deck the halls with fangs not holly, fa la la la la la la la la.
Clydie is sassy and strong and a kind of historical vampire hunter - this story is set on Christmas Eve in 1913.
Clydie decides she's going to meet with her sweetheart, Howard, someone her parents don't seem to like. Lucas Storm, I did love that name, is her father's assistant who offers to help take her to the train station. It's not safe in Seattle at night, the undead lie in wait, but have no fear, Clydie takes her sorority sister's weaponry training seriously and arms herself for the night.
In the back of her mind, she ran through the hand-to-hand fighting skills they'd practiced in the sorority. Oh yes. Her university education had included much more than literature, Latin, and math.
I got plenty out of God Rest Ye Merry Vampires, but I really wanted more. Clydie would be great to have background on - come on, sorority sister weapons training? I mean, how good is that? Then there's the mysterious Lucas Storm who you know is one of the good bad guys. More on Lucas? Uh, no brainer... yes.
“Although”—his smile revealed the merest hint of fang—“watching you handle that blade”—he swallowed, a movement she followed with interest—“was quite impressive.”
It was quite impressive. Nothing like manoeuvring around a couple of vampires in the dress of the day with a knife. Extra points, Clydie.
What a joy of a (Christmas) story. Deck the halls with fangs not holly, fa la la la la la la la la.
December 25, 2018
A fun meet-cute-ish short story with bloodsuckers, set in 1913 on Christmas Eve in Seattle. Vampires infest the world and everyone knows it, so Clydie probably should have worn a more practical dress to the train station to meet her boyfriend late in the evening. I'm just saying, a gal whose sorority activities included weapons and hand-to-hand combat training might be a little more sensible. ;) Chaos ensues, Clydie learns important information about both her fiance and her father's charismatic assistant Lucas Storm, and the New Year promises to be quite different than the year that's ending.
(For anyone who's read it, fangirl moment, the bit with the handkerchief near the end? So understated and yet packs such a punch, holy crow!)
(For anyone who's read it, fangirl moment, the bit with the handkerchief near the end? So understated and yet packs such a punch, holy crow!)
December 1, 2017
This was such a great little story! My only complaint was that I wish it was a full-length book. Clydie is such an engaging, likeable character. She's spunky, independent-minded, and competent. And Lucas Storm is mysterious and intriguing.
December 25, 2017
Clydie the vampire slayer
This was an excellent short! Set in a world where vampires are the norm, infesting the night much like rats but far more conniving, Clydie is setting out to surprise her beau by picking him up from the station. Her father's assistant Lucas helps her keep the meeting covert, but things don't turn out as expected.
Clydie is wonderful. Strong and smart, but also vulnerable to the whims of the heart. She has been to university and is educated in more than just books, making her exceptionally prepared to look out for herself in this world of violent nights. The tale is short but sweet and leaves you wanting more. Very good read!
This was an excellent short! Set in a world where vampires are the norm, infesting the night much like rats but far more conniving, Clydie is setting out to surprise her beau by picking him up from the station. Her father's assistant Lucas helps her keep the meeting covert, but things don't turn out as expected.
Clydie is wonderful. Strong and smart, but also vulnerable to the whims of the heart. She has been to university and is educated in more than just books, making her exceptionally prepared to look out for herself in this world of violent nights. The tale is short but sweet and leaves you wanting more. Very good read!
October 1, 2021
I liked this a lot. As always, I wish it was longer. I'd love to see this as a full length novel or maybe a full length novel following after it's events. But I think one of my favorite Rancourt shorts I've read.
January 3, 2020
Here is a short story that delivered. Well developed characters and story line. I just wish it was a full length novel. I wanted more, and I don't generally like vampire stories.
May 17, 2021
3.5
I need more omg!!
I need all the vampire historicals.
I need more omg!!
I need all the vampire historicals.
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