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I let out a huff and forced a smile. "You're avampire." I stated.

Dean tilted his chin up and smiled. "I have no fangs." he said through histeeth.
            I examined theglistening white canines. They were normal, just like mine. "You retract themwhen you don't need them." I said.
            Dean moved across the table andput his face up to mine. His mouth was a torturous breath away from my own."Then why haven't I sucked your blood Lina?" He whispered right before pressinghis soft lips against mine. Then he inched towards my neck and lingered hislips on my pulse. His soft breathing tickled my skin and triggered a chill thatshot up my spine. My blood jumped to a rush and began to throb for him. If hewere a vampire, I swear I'd let him suck me. "Why aren't I biting you rightnow?" He whispered. It took everything I had in me not to melt into the seatand land as a puddle on the ground.

(Description)

After Mindy's childhood best friend, Dean Aiken,shuts her and everyone else out of his life, she learns to move on. Years passand she gets used to the fact that he's no longer a part of her life, butthings begin to change...
            Mindy's new best friend, Markus Medina, witnesses Deankill two people behind a club. Mindy has a hard time believing him, especiallywhen he mentions that the bodies disappear. Poof! Into thin air. Markus decideshe has to follow Dean around in order to get evidence that he's been killingpeople, so he doesn't sound like a nut to the police.
            Despite Marcus' crazy theories about the possibilityof Dean not being human. And not to mention the fact that he's dangerous. Mindycan't help that she may be falling in love with him. Even after hiding theirfeelings for each other from the world. Dean and Mindy being together stirs updangers that neither of them could ever imagine. When she finds out about whatDean really is and the world he tried to keep her away from...it's already toolate.

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### Review

I can whole heartily say that I absolutely, 100%, fell in love with this book, the characters and their world! This will be a series that will grab a hold of you and won't let go until you've reached the end & are trying to sell your first born to get a copy of the next book! --Jessica Hansen from Taking it One Book at a Time

Captivated is a story full of suspense, romance and action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It pulls you in and you won t be able to tear your eyes away from the page. With twists and turns that you won't see coming, a backstory that will pull on your heart strings and characters that you will get emotionally attached to, Captivated is a must read. --Alishia Roza Ruly from Treasured Tales for Young Adults

Idea behind the story line was unique, different, and the ending was definitely unpredictable. Not something you would suspect or ever wish for... I found myself at work, telling a fellow reader friend!! Oh no!!! She just did this to them!!! geesh !!!! I read my last pages in my 15 minute break at work, then dwelled and now eagerly anticipating the next book... This book will leave you thinking about it way past the last pages.

--Katrina Whittaker from Page Flipperz

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Idea behind the story line was unique, different, and the ending was definitely unpredictable. Not something you would suspect or ever wish for... I found myself at work, telling a fellow reader friend!! Oh no!!! She just did this to them!!! geesh !!!! I read my last pages in my 15 minute break at work, then dwelled and now eagerly anticipating the next book... This book will leave you thinking about it way past the last pages. --Katrina Whittaker from Page Flipperz

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"Captivated is a story full of suspense, romance and action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It pulls you in and you won't be able to tear your eyes away from the page. With twists and turns that you won't see coming, a back story that will pull on your heart strings and characters that you will get emotionally attached to, Captivated is a must read."
**-Alishia Roza Ruly-**
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"The author was so brilliant with the layout of this book and conveying her characters in such a strong manner. Though I will admit the first couple chapters are slightly rough, the rest of the book more than makes up for it! I found myself falling in love with Dean (his badboy-ness, his looks, his muscles, I could go on & on), hating Shane, and crying/screaming at the end for Mindy & Dean. Speaking of endings, this book has a cliff hanger like you wouldn't believe!!"
**-Jessica-**
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'This book was well to sum it up in one word, perfect. When I first heard about Captivated, I thought "hey, this sounds good" but now that I have finished Captivated I'm like "omg omg omg, BEST THING EVER YOU MUST READ THIS" I seriously just loved this book, all the characters are likable, and you can really see character development in Mindy Dean and Markus, which is nice since a lot of books lack character development these days. I feel this book also had really good portions of everything in it, I never felt like anything was forced, the book honestly just flowed really nicely from beginning to end, never too much action, never too much romance, everything was just perfect. After reading Captivated, I can honestly say I will be reading every single one of E.M. Jade's future works, this book was nothing short of amazing."
**-Haley-**
***YA-Aholic***
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"I was worried the story wouldn't be as alluring as that cover but fortunately, it completely satisfied my taste. This book lives up exceedingly well to its title. Captivated is addictive, possessing, magnificent, and electrifying in every way possible. No amount of words in the English dictionary could possibly define how breathtaking it truly is."
**-Shane-**
***Itching for Books***
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 "I'd recommend this book to anyone and everyone... It would have to be one of the best books I've read this year so far and I can't wait to sink my teeth into the next one cause at the end, your left wanting more! I must say, I was truly *CAPTIVATED* ;)"
**-Stacey-**
***Sassy Book Lovers***
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"Overall I found the writing style fast paced and easy to read, which made the book very enjoyable. But man the ending DEVASTATED me, a total NOOOOO moment. It can't end like that I HAVE to know what happens. I am completely hooked now."
**-Erin-**
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"There are moments you will be on the edge of your seat clutching the book because you can't read it fast enough. The ending is completely unexpected, and for those of us who are less than patient, we will be in agony waiting for the next book to be released."  
**-Gabby Miele-**
***What's Beyond Forks***
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