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A quick, slow burning romance. Features Madison and her brother, Ben. Raised in foster care and suddenly on Maddie's 17th birthday, they discover they have inherited millions of dollars and a massive estate. This is the first book of the series. It tells Alexander's story along with Madison's through time jumps, do pay attention to the chapter headings.

Thanks to the Publisher and NetGalley for providing me with this eARC. I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the setting in the past and the present. Especially the past spoke to me, speaking as a future archaeologist. I can recommend this story.

This was a little gem of a book! I love it when you pick up a book and get absorbed in it way more than you ever expected. As someone who isn't generally a fan of YA Vampire books I was really hooked on this one!

Madison is in foster care with her little brother, suspended from school and on a threat of being split up from her beloved brother, things aren't looking great for Maddy.

Alexandre is a socialite who seeks adventure in 1881 Paris, where his rash actions inadvertently sends his family on an archaeological dig in Turkey where they discover why the hidden city they seek has been buried for centuries. When Maddy is hunted down by a solicitor and presented with a surprise opportunity, the future changes for both of them.

Although this is your typical YA paranormal romance, there's something refreshing about the plot and characters that kept me hooked and turning the pages. Maddy felt like a real teenager and I think I enjoyed the novel taking place in the UK. Alexandre is sweet and kind, though rash and with a touch of arrogance. They had a cute little romance going. This is a fantastic first book in the series and I'm ready to dive into the second book and find out what happens.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc in return for an honest review.

This was a slow burn vampire story with a bit of romance thrown in. For the first half, it was dual timelines with such different stories it would take me a minute to get back into the other timeline while reading. The first half had me setting it down and wandering off. The second half picked up the pace and held my attention much better. It does end with a lead in to the second book of the series, and it peaked my attention.

Madison is tired of all the foster homes her and her brother have suffered through. And when a mysterious man tracks her down, it turns out she and her brother are the last of a surviving line. Her great (x a lot) grandpa has a manor and a inheritance, but she will have to live at the manor in the country to inherit it. Is it worth moving to where no one knows her? And is there something off about the house, or is it just

I really enjoyed the dual timeline and I liked the historical bits. A great first book of the series, I look forward to finding out more about some of the older characters in the rest of the series.
I do like a good vampire book and would recommend if you enjoyed Twilight.

*I received an e-arc via Netgalley and the publisher for review. Thank you. All thoughts are my own.*

I went into Hidden not knowing much, other than it’s a vampire romance. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it! It’s perfect for fans of Twilight, Vampire Academy or The Vampire Diaries. This is the first book in a trilogy, and I need to read the rest of the series to find out what happens next. I enjoyed reading the two different POVs and timelines, just felt that the pace was slow at certain points.

Seventeen-year-old Madison Greene and her twelve-year-old brother Ben have been in and out of foster homes ever since their mother passed away. One day her fortunes change, when a solicitor tracks her down and explains that they have inherited a mansion and a fortune from one of her mother’s long deceased relatives. Maddie soon finds out that the house holds a secret, that has long been buried.

Alexandre Chevalier is a young, handsome man living in 19th century Paris. He sets out on an archeological adventure with his parents and siblings and some close family friends. They go on a dig in ancient Cappadocia and discover an underground city that changes their lives forever.

Madison and Alexandre find each other and fall in love in the present day, but things are more complicated than the two of them could ever imagine.

I definitely recommend this one to anyone that’s a YA fan, likes vampires, and a sassy protagonist! I plan on picking up book two asap!

The book initially made me feel so nostalgic for some reason.
Maddison and Ben are my babies like they didn’t deserve that life. I’m so happy they got the family they deserved in the end like my precious beans.

Trevor and Angie were such terrible people, was so glad to be rid of them

The quickness in which they got together gave me whiplash 😭😭 like where did that come from. They were cute I guess… but I would’ve liked a lil more depth with their relationship it literally felt like he was awake 2 seconds and suddenly they were in love. Be so serious

Cant believe I ever liked that nasty lawyer. Like oh my god.

Morris and Esther MI GENTE 🤭🤭🤭
The gang being back together 🥺🥺 like my heart is full and I can’t wait to read the other books

I absolutely love the cover and the blurb drew me in.
Although I found the story a little slow and young it was still an enjoyable read.

Thank you to netgalley, the publishers and the author for letting me read this novel

Unfortunately not for me, I found it very young, I enjoy some YA but this felt super young for me.
Just my thoughts and by no way any negativity on author as I am a big fan of her other books

Wow! that was some story. Very imaginitive and also realistic. Had me gripped from beginning to end. Some really entertaining characters.and an amazing storyline. I hope I get to read the rest of the series.

On her seventeenth birthday, Madison Green inherits a mansion and wealth beyond her wildest dreams. There’s one stipulation: she has to live in the house in order to gain access to the money when she and her little brother get older. After years in the foster care system, Madison feels like she is finally free. But the mansion holds a dark secret…hidden in dusty boxes in a secret section of the basement, Madison sees a beautiful doll-like figure who captivates her. And then he wakes….

Vampire stories are my guilty pleasure. I’m always looking for new takes on the original story and was pleasantly surprised by Hidden. This is book 1 of the Vampires of Marchwood Series and it would best be described as a paranormal romance. I liked the dual perspectives of Alexandre and Madison, their back stories are really well written (particularly how Alexandre became a vampire and the terrifying underground city in Turkey where he first encounters the ancient ones). The dual timelines at the beginning of the book slow the pace of the story right down, but I think it works to give the reader the chance to explore the worlds of the two protagonists. The pace quickens greatly in the second half of the book and we are left on an exhilarating cliffhanger.

Alexandre and Madison’s relationship is a real slow-burner too and I can’t help but think the author was influenced by Twilight in terms of how she explores their budding romance.

If you enjoy paranormal/vampire stories with a bit of romance thrown in, check out Hidden. It’s out now (and Boland also released book 2 Taken and book 3 Hunted so you don’t have to wait to see what happens!) Thanks to NetGalley and Second Sky for the arc 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I can’t really put my finger on what this book is like, perhaps inspired by twilight? Not quite for me.


Thanks to NetGalley and to the author for giving me the chance to read and review this book.

I found this really slow going and felt like giving up at times but I hate to leave a book unread once started.
I'm glad I persevered as it really picked up in the last few chapters and ended nicely all ready for the second book.
Would definitely recommend.

Really enjoyed the two different perspectives of Alexandre and Maddy. Loved how their world are so far apart. Loved the archeology and finding the lost city filled with vampires and how Maddy comes into the inheritance and can f off her Foster parents (more trevor). Can't wait for book 2.

My guilty pleasure but what's not to love about a good vampire love story . I enjoyed the era at the beginning of the book and found myself wanting more of that . Modern day Anne rice

I really enjoyed the start to the Marchwood Vampire series. Maddie was a character I really felt for and could relate to from the get go. Alexandre sounds like a vampire we'd all love to meet with his handsome face and dashing ways.
I found a couple plot bits mentioned which didn't make sense, but as I have a very early copy with the original name I assume these have been fixed now.
I can't wait to dive into book 2.

This book begins interestingly because it divides us between the present and the past. It shows us our two protagonists in different times and then puts them together and the story moves forward.

Unfortunately it was not a book that I was excited to read. I kept reading because I wanted to finish it but I didn't feel that emotion of wanting to know what happened next. And it's a shame because I was quite excited about this reading, it's been a long time since I read about vampires.

I can't say it's badly written because it's not. However, I did not manage to connect at all with any of the protagonists. I didn't feel close to them, let alone the protagonist. I feel that I lacked depth in the development of the characters and I don't like that cliché of a girl alone with no one to take care of her so that the plot can develop without many conflicts.

However, I would like to read other things from the author!

Unfortunately I was not a fan of this at all. It read very young and as I was reading it I thought it felt like something written 10-15 years ago. I think it may actually be a re-release from around that time range after looking on Goodreads. There was some very intense insta-love and the plot (aside from the vampire part) was completely unbelievable. There were also a couple of instances towards the end which made no sense at all. An ultra fast, crazy powerful vampire couldn't chase after or attack someone, but would definitely have been able to both times, you can't have it both ways so it's convenient to the story.

Whew.. what a way to kick off my first ever netgalley review! I was completely enthralled from start to finish.

We meet Madison (Maddy) and her younger brother Ben in foster care. Maddy is everything you expect from a 17 year old girl - mature yet full of teenage angst. She just wants to find somewhere she belongs.. and that place is Marchwood House.

The story is originally told from 2 perspectives; Madison in the here and now in 2023 and Alexandre from 1881. I originally thought I would struggle with the dual timelines but it 100% made the story better and really laid out a solid foundation for the rest of the series. I really got to know the characters and empathise with them both.

The end was packed with action with both Madison & Alexandre at the forefront; knowing and not knowing who the real enemies are. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series!

I enjoyed this book but personally this book felt a tad bit like twilight which in my opinion needs to be left in the past but anyway it was overall quite good the split person between the past and the present with two children who stand to inherit the house of their relatives