My Book Boyfriend (11): Tegan
Perhaps I shouldn’t have been surprised to find myself instantly drawn to the fierce depth of the warrior who prefers to hunt alone. Tegan of Lara Adrian’s Midnight Breed series instantly caught my attention with his silent but savage presence. Don’t be fool by his cold, calm demeanor. Underneath lies a heated, lethal killer; one whose sole purpose was seeking vengeance… unable to heal his heart until someone equally as wounded showed him how.
About Tegan
- pale green eyes
- long, tawny hair
- golden skin
- Gen One vampire warrior for the Order
- went into a rage and lost himself to bloodlust, nearly becoming a Rogue after his first Breedmate, Sorcha, was kidnapped, tortured, then returned to him as a shell of her former self
- remained celibate for five centuries after the loss of Sorcha
- finally dared to love again and formed a Blood Bond with Elise after she broke down his protective barrier
My favorite Tegan scene:
“I haven’t said those words in a very long time, Elise. I didn’t think I ever would again.”
“Don’t do that.” She sat up and drew out of his reach, embarrassed that he’d invaded her emotions with his touch. “And don’t feel that you have to say anything kind because of what just happened here.”
“I don’t feel that I have to say anything.”
“Good. Please don’t. I don’t think I could stand your charity right now.”
He reached out and took her hand in his. “If I tell you that it pissed me off to see you kissing Reichen, and that I never want to see you kissing any other male ever again, it’s not because I feel I have to tell you that.”
Elise stared at him, hardly daring to breathe. His amber-tinged eyes were intense as he held her gaze, his pupils still thinned from desire. When he spoke, his voice was rough, the tips of his fangs gleaming.
“I don’t feel I have to be kind because of what we just did here, so that’s not why I’m telling you that you are unlike any woman I’ve ever met before. I wasn’t prepared for you, Elise. Holy hell…not even close.”
She glanced down to where their hands were linked together, his strong fingers firm and protective, always so gentle with her even though they were trained for war and combat.
“It wouldn’t be charitable of me at all to tell you that I hope you never want another male as much as you want me.” He exhaled a wry laugh. “Do I love you? Yeah, God help you, but I do.”
~Midnight Awakening (The Midnight Breed, Book 3)
My Tegan is being played by the always delicious Karl Urban. *le yummy*
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ooh! I love Karl Urban! Since you visualize Karl Urban as Tegan, I need to read the Midnight Breed Series.
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Karl Urban is so…yummy! Looks like I may need to read the series too so I can visualize him as Tegan. Seriously, I have had it bad for Urban for a long time. =O)
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That scene made me melt! He sounds dark and dangerous yet sweet and tender. Great pick.
Can't wait to read this series. I need more hot vampires in my life
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Love this meme! This is my first time participating, it was so much fun! Can't wait to read everyone else's.
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I really do love this meme! So many book boyfriends that will never let you down! I love Tegan. He went through a lot and I was glad that he found someone who had been through the same. Nice pick!
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This was the first PNR series I read and all b/c a friend of mine rec'd it and said, “Tegan makes me want to go bad bad things.” I kind of HAD to read it after that! And he is totally bad…and oh so hot. Nice pick.
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Karl Urban–YUM YUM!
I guess that is only fair since I think I stole your Valentine pick
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Five centuries….wow. That's dedication.
Love the second picture. Definitely a green eye person. It must have been hard to find someone with eyes like that.
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You used Karl *sigh* LOVE him!
*drooling*
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You crack me up!
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I want a book boyfriend!!!! I'm soooo doing this next week!
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I love Tegan! <3 He's tough in the exterior, but he's sooo soft deep inside XD In my heart he just loses to Chase XDDD
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Yay, Karl Urban! Love the quote you've picked. It's got both a tender and deadly note to it.
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Ok so this Teegan guy seems pretty wonderful…BUT something about that guys nose just irks me….
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Aaaaaaaaand you've just added another series to my list! These books sound amazing! And, *shivers*, if the pic didn't sell me, that scene did!
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YEAH TEGAN!!!! He's my favorite Missie, so glad you're a fan as well. I think we have spectacular taste in men, go us:) Can't wait for your thoughts on his book!
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Can't believe I didnt know about Tegan until now. He sounds like my type of book bf.
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I have a confession to make: I've never read Lara Adrian **runs and hides.** I know, I know…it's a PNR fail on my part, but I just haven't gotten around to it yet! Wow. If I had a nickel for every time I said that…
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You totally won me over with Karl Urban
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Oooo Karl Urban! I might have to take a look at this series now.
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“remained celibate for five centuries after the loss of Sorcha” – A faithful AND hot book boyfriend!
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Mmmm… Karl Urban… yes, yes! This one would make a lovely addition to the man harem. Rawr! Dammit! I need to get to this series.
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Oh gosh! I have so many book boyfriends, I really must participate in this soon!
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oooh I do have some serious love for Tegan! He fascinated me from the start and I knew there was more to him than met the eye. I SO loved his and Elise's story!
I am a brand new follower, so hi! Looking forward to commenting a lot here.
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Nice! Love Tegan!!! =D
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