Bonded by Blood features Dominic (Dom) and Mackenzie. Dom, a vampire is instantly drawn to Mackenzie's scent for she is a rare "Sweetblood" and her blood is irresistible to vampires. He soon realizes that its more then her scent that he is drawn to. Mackenzie is both irritated and attracted to Dom when he first approaches her at a charity auction. But her irritation can only hold out for so long before it falls under her powerful attraction to the sexy stranger with the intense eyes. Their romance is a joy to read and their blood bond, the way they can sense each other feelings and thoughts, really adds to the romance and will appeal to readers. 
 Bonded by Blood by Laurie London is the first book in the Sweetblood series. It is an excellent debut novel that will capture your attention early and hold it till the end. The characters are engaging and the world is richly detailed. The plot is an interesting one that plays out nicely through the book. There is action and romance, bad guys, good guys and everything comes together at the end for a nice happy ever after. It gives you glimpses of possibilities for the next book with Lily which will have you anxious for more. Bonded by Blood is highly recommended for fans of paranormal romance.