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Once Bitten, Twice Burned (Phoenix Fire Novel) Paperback – January 2, 2079

by Cynthia Eden (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 494 ratings
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"Eden's unsurpassed creativity shines once again!" --Larissa Ione

Blood--And Lust

Ryder Duncan keeps his secrets. With a twisted scientist starving him in a 10 x 12 cell, it's not easy to conceal the abilities that set him apart from other vampires, or his plans for escape. But survival--and revenge--are worth waiting for. Until the so-called doctor tempts his appetites with something special: a woman, with a soft Southern accent and a scent like flowers. Sabine.

Sabine Acadia didn't volunteer to be dinner. She was kidnapped and tossed into the cage of a monster. A monster with fierce green eyes, a body that speaks of ruthless power--but a touch gentle as a caress. Ryder knows things about her, secrets Sabine needs to learn fast. Because while they might soon escape this prison, she's fighting an urge to set all her desires free. . .

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  1. Book 2 of 3
    Phoenix Fire
  2. Print length
    384 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Brava
  5. Publication date
    January 2, 2079
  6. Dimensions
    5.53 x 0.94 x 8.25 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    9780758284075
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0758284075
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0758284071
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brava (January 2, 2079)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780758284075
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0758284075
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.53 x 0.94 x 8.25 inches
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Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely loved.
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2014
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This one was just as amazing as the first one. I love the ideas that were brought to the table in this book. The pheonix/vampire mesh, it was amazing. Plus Sabine, totally kicked ass. It was sad to discovery the secrets of her past and the lies that had been held there. She handled them a lot better than I did. The one part where she finds out the reason she was sent to the facility and who helped, yeah I would have decked him. There would have been understanding.

The romance is perfect. It's not over the top and the Sabine doesn't automatically turn into this OMG a boy, he can save me and let me forget my personality. Those annoy me. Sabine is a strong character all the way through. She has weaknesses but those don't define her and she moves on.

And the vampire, I always have a weakness for the good ones. Ryder can bite me where-ever and whenever he wants. Man.... The scenes with him and biting - serious cold shower time.

I can't wait for the next one. As soon as I finished this one, I pre-ordered the next one.
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Gigi’s Nirvana
4.0 out of 5 stars Ryder and Sabine' s Burning Love! 4.25***** SPOILER ALERT
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2018
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Betrayed by his deranged, psychopathic vampiric brother, Malcolm to Genesis as a 'get out of jail' card, Ryder, the first vampire met his love, Sabine, the Phoenix, chained and blood starved in a cage.. She not only loved him, but made him stronger to withstand her and all Phoenixes' flames. In the same vein, he transformed her into a vampire after her third 'death and rebirth', making her as eternal as he.

The betrayals from her adopted father to Vaugh and Keith Adams, neighborhood friends, made Sabine into a fierce, yet, compassionate character that grew with every rebirth. Her tears not only saved Baugh in the end, but several other captured Genesis paranormal subjects, that Cassandra managed to save. Cassandra and Dante' s story should be an interesting one, as the underlying message of acceptance of those not like us, run rampant throughout this novel, as the social implications, in today's world ring a familiar bell.

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Christine Jalili
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series!
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022
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I love each book in this series. Loved staying on edge and I actually cried a few times. Love how Ryder falls so hard for Sabine. But did he change her? There’s some betrayal that’s shocking too. Love how each book inter connects with scenes between them. I highly recommend each book in this series.
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Victoria Sloboda
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm crushing on Ryder ;)
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2014
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I knew I was going to love Ryder and I do. We first met him in BURN FOR ME. He was looking for a certain female and would do anything to find her. As Once Bitten, Twice Burned begins we learn the background into his obsession.

He is a prisoner within Genesis and so is Sabine. Wyatt is doing experiments on them. Sabine's first is to be killed by Ryder to see if she burns. She does. She is a phoenix and Ryder is upset for having killed her and making her burn. She had no idea she wasn't human. Ryder loves the taste of her and becomes obsessed with her. Wyatt has her moved to another facility.

When Genesis is burned Ryder is free but has to locate Sabine. As we know from the first book he frees her. The story from there on out is fast paced action. Loved it.

Now to Dante and Cassandra ;).
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Erin S. Burns
3.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced read
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2014
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Ryder Duncan has been held starving for months at the Genesis facility. Sabine Acadia doesn't know what she is or why she has been held at the facility and thrown into a cage with a starving vampire. For obvious reasons this does not go well for Sabine, and while Ryder does try to do the right thing at the end, Dr. Wyatt of course wants more out of his sick experiments and so Ryder gets the surprise of his life. Being murdered by the hero is sadly not the worst way I've read for two main characters to meet, but this does rank right up there at the top.

Ryder and Sabine are thrown together and then separated and we get to learn a whole lot more about what drives Dr. Wyatt. Ryder and Sabine were bonded and while their love was central to the story, it made even less sense to me than Cain and Eve. I could see their attraction and how they would be interested in each other, but true love? Nope. Discounting that, Ryder and Sabine's backgrounds were fascinating and the story itself is exciting and fast paced. It's definitely a fun read and I can't wait for Cassie and Dante's story.

I just have one question though, what the hell has happened to Trace? I will be ridiculously disappointed if that story isn't tied up.
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Kelly Brackeen
4.0 out of 5 stars Definite improvement
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2015
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The first book of the Phoenix Fire series read an awful like "me Tarzan you Jane" with the main character thinking or saying "mine" all the time. This novel improved with a richer dialogue, explanations on why Wyatt did what he did, background of the characters revealed, and two strong lead characters. Not often can an author tell the same story through different character's viewpoint without the story seeming repetitious but Cynthia Eden made it seem like a whole different story by revealing different information to the readers. The repetition actually cleared up a few things the last book left me questioning.
What I'm trying to say is if you read the first book (Burn for Me) and liked it, your going to love this story. If you haven't read the first book yet, you may understand what's happening but it won't be as enjoyable. You also might want to wait until the book goes on sale to buy it.
Happy reading my fellow bookworms.
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agnese kohn
5.0 out of 5 stars Bite me!!!!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2014
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Just finished this book and its book 2 of the series:Phoenix Fire Novel and tell you what:i effing love it..Well written and the characters too specially Ryder & Sabine and the author brings back the ones on the first book and lines too like this you know what the story is about...This can be a stand alone but i will recommend to read the all series....I got hooked with it and want more..Loved it the first one but this one is even better,specially with vampire...You will find pack of action,bites,sexy scene.tenderness,feel emotion,and more. You got to read to find out the more and i will suggest it...I was so into it that i thought i was in the story and when i finished it i wanted to be continue,that it never end it.....Can't wait for more!!!!!!!!Keep them coming!!!!!!!!Turns out i got to read book 3:Playing with Fire..can't wait to start it.....Well done Author Cynthia Eden...
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Susie-Que
5.0 out of 5 stars A GOOD READ
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2014
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I read the first Phoenix Fire novel and found that to be a good read so when I decided to read this next one I was pleasantly surprised. Like the first it was fast paced with a little bit of intrigue, a lot of fighting and plenty of "romance". I would recommend this novel especially if you like vampires, phoenix and super naturals with the added spice of evil Scientists into the mix and you have a book to keep the most avid reader in suspense.

Ryder and Sabine are both prisoners in the Genesis facility and both being experimented on by the infamous scientist, Richard Wyett. Richard Wyatt’s latest attempted experiment is throwing Sabine (a female phoenix) into the cell of the powerful vampire, Ryder. Ryder has been starved of blood and only knows hunger, so when Sabine is thrust into room, his control is practically non-existent. He thinks to only take a sip but Sabrina’s blood is like nothing he has ever tasted and practically drinks her dry. He is so shocked by his actions he tries to save her by attempting to give her his blood but that is not part of the Scientist’s plan. He wants Sabrine to die so that he can watch her re-birth and issues the order for Ryder to be restrained so he can’t aid her. To Ryder’s shock and astonishment, Sabrine starts to burn and flames materialize around her until she is completely consumed in flame.

Both Ryder and Sabine are victims of torture and experimentation and although the author doesn’t go into too much detail, it is hinted at. With the help of another prisoner(s) they eventually escape but both of them are still being hunted. Sabrine tries to go home to her family but learns of betrayal and ends up in the arms of Ryder again. Between the two of them, they both have to fight off the people who have betrayed them both and those hunters who are chasing them. With the giving and taking of blood, Sabrine becomes something other than a Phoenix and Ryder becomes more than he is. As time progresses both Ryder and Sabine come to realise that their love for one another is not some drug the Scientist has given them but true feelings that have come from their own hearts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this series
Reviewed in Australia on December 16, 2014
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I really enjoyed this series, to combine a myth with science and make it believable was fantastic, I can honestly recommend Cynthia Eden's books to anyone that loves a good story, she hasn't let me down yet.
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nakesa
4.0 out of 5 stars This new race takes flight!
Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2015
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Love, love, love! Cynthia Eden is one of my favorite paranarmal writer's and this installment does not disappoint. The pace from start to finish is amazing and there was never a dull moment. The phoenix myth has certainly taken a new twist in this strange yet familiar world and it makes for an exciting ride. Grab some snacks and settle in for the long haul cuz it's hard to put down.
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mari
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic read!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2014
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Ryder and sabine have both been kidnapped and are being held by the mad scientist richard wyatt who experiments on the paranormal beings. Sabine is thrown into ryders cage so he can feed from her but ryder just intends to take a sip of her blood but hes been starved of blood for months and when he tastes sabine he cant stop drinking and he becomes addicted to her but he drains her although not deliberately and she dies but ryder tries to give her some of his blood to drink to save her but its too late and she dies but since sabine is a pheonix she rises again.

what follows is a fast paced read that is full of action and romance, I couldnt put it down and I thought it was better than the first book. The main charactersnare great, very likeable and fell like they coud walk right off the page, the other characters are good aswell. We meet cain and eva from the previous book and dante and cassandra who are the main characters from the next installment.
Cynthia edens one of my favourite authors and all her books suck you into the story and this one is no different, this is a very good read and I cant wait to read the next installment Playing with Fire.
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easyreader
2.0 out of 5 stars too convoluted
Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2017
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When I started this book I was intrigued by the premise and thought I would enjoy it. I did finish it but struggled to do so. The story line was extremely convoluted with far too many unnecessary characters and I didn't appreciate the head hopping. Too many antagonists without a pleasing end to the plot and even the sex scenes, while well written seemed perfunctory and peppered through out the book without apparent need. I actually found myself becoming impatient with the hero and heroine instead of engaging with them, feeling at times as though the plot was coming out of left field. I knew there was a government facility that experimented on supernaturals but didn't understand how humans came to learn about them. The evil doctor never really took shape and his henchmen felt extraneous. The other battles the hero had to fight--and they seemed endless--weren't well fleshed out and the involvement of the heroine's brother was cursory at best. In short, too much going on without attention to detail given to a solid story line.
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