If you are a paranormal fan Hunt the Darkness is a must read. I have apparently been in some sort of paranormal black hole to have missed out on this very popular series. Hunt the Darkness is book 11 in the Guardians of Eternity series and I am in love with the world that has been created by Alexandra Ivy. I read this one as a stand alone story and knew about 25% into the story that I was in trouble. It caused a groan that was a combination of joy and despair. Joy because I was totally drawn into this great story, and despair because now that I have discovered this wonderful world I must go back and start from the beginning. Reading this as a stand alone story was fine, but now I must know the stories that came before. There are definitely references to things that happened before Roke and Sally's story. While not taking away from my enjoyment of this story, not having read the previous books definitely left me wanting to know the back stories that came before.
Now where to start with my love of Roke? Strong, determined, territorial and possessive (in the best possible way), and loyal. He has all of the best alpha vampire qualities that one could ask for. Sally is a great lead female; smart, determined in her own way, but in no way flighty or stubborn to the point of aggravation. There's plenty of steaminess to go along with this terrific ride of a story. Alexandra Ivy has leap frogged her way to the top of my want to read list with this series. I fully plan to carve out time to binge read this series over the summer. I don't know whether to bless or curse Ivy for drawing me in the way that she has. I suppose that I will just go with the flow and enjoy the ride that she has provided!
Happy Reading!
Monica
Happy Reading!
Monica
**I received a copy of this book via Netgalley/Kensington Books with Bookmonster Promotions in exchange for an honest review.**
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Synopsis:
The vampire, Roke, is raw, sensual, always in control. Yet somehow he's allowed the unthinkable to happen: a nymph-like witch named Sally has used her magic to trick Roke into mating with her. The pair will remain bound for eternity unless Sally breaks the spell. The trouble is, she has no idea how. . .
Mating with Roke was an accident; at least that's what Sally keeps telling herself. She's on the hunt for her demon father, whose identity holds the key to releasing the spell. The search won't be easy with Roke shadowing Sally's every move. As they mate with a ferocity that leaves them both aching for more, Sally isn't sure if her world is more dangerous without Roke—or with him. . .
Series in Reading Order:
When Darkness Comes (Guardians of Eternity, Book #1)
Embrace The Darkness (Guardians of Eternity, Book #2)
Darkness Everlasting (Guardians of Eternity, Book #3)
Darkness Revealed (Guardians of Eternity, Book #4)
Darkness Unleashed (Guardians of Eternity, Book #5)
Beyond the Darkness (Guardians of Eternity, Book #6)
Yours For Eternity (MacNachton Vampires, #7; Guardians of Eternity, #6.5) (Anthology)
Devoured by Darkness (Guardians of Eternity, Book #7)
Supernatural (Lords of Deliverance, #1.5; Demonica, #6.5; Guardians of Eternity, #7.5; Nightwalkers, #1.5; Dragon Kin, #0.4) (Anthology)
Bound By Darkness (Guardians of Eternity, #8)
The Real Werewives of Vampire County (Guardians of Eternity, #8.5)
Fear the Darkness (Guardians of Eternity, #9)
Levet (Guardians of Eternity, #9.5)
Darkness Avenged (Guardians of Eternity, #10)
A Very Levet Christmas (Guardians of Eternity)
Hunt the Darkness (Guardians of Eternity, #11)
A special bit of joy-at time of posting book 1 When Darkness Comes is only 99 cents at Amazon!
Happy Reading!
Monlat
Synopsis:
Never Tempt Fate
It’s been a hell of a day for Abby Barlow. In just a few hours, she’s survived an explosion, watched her employer die, had a startling dream, and now she finds herself in a seedy Chicago hotel with the sexy, unearthly Dante, a man she both desires and fears.
For 341 years, Dante has stood as guardian to The Chalice, a mortal woman chosen to hold back the darkness. A terrible twist of fate has now made Abby that woman. Three hours ago, Dante would have used all his charms to seduce her. Now she is his to protect. And he will do so until his very death.
EXCERPT
There were few people or demons who were more familiar with the complex spiderweb of tunnels better than Styx.
Before his mating to Darcy, he’d lived in them for several decades along with the previous Anasso.
Which meant that he knew every secret passage and hidden nook.
A knowledge he put to quick use less than an hour after he and Viper had arrived.
Once they’d formally lodged their petition with a dour-faced Sota demon and been shown to their bleak caverns where they were supposed to wait for an opportunity to have their dispute heard by the Oracles, Styx had led them from the public chambers to the dank tunnels beneath.
Stepping through the illusion of a seemingly solid stone wall, Styx pulled his large sword free of the sheath strapped to his back.
“Bring back old memories?” Viper demanded, ridiculously wearing black chinos and a white ruffled shirt with a brocade vest. His silver hair was braided, emphasizing the beauty of his elegant face, and the sword he carried looked like it should belong to a fencer, not a warrior.
But only an idiot would believe that Viper wouldn’t have their heart carved out with a flick of his wrist.
Styx, on the other hand, didn’t bother with subtlety.
Leather, shit-kickers, and plenty of snarly attitude.
Simple.
“Not so old,” he said, leaping over a large boulder that blocked their path. “Although it does seem like another lifetime.”
Viper easily kept pace. “Who would have thought just a year later we’d both be mated and saviors of the world?”
Styx snorted. “Be careful, Levet takes full credit for being savior of the world.”
“He would,” Viper said dryly.
Styx kept his attention on the widening tunnel, well aware there were cracks in the uneven walls where an enemy could hide.
He wasn’t about to walk into an ambush.
“I’ll gladly allow him to have the glory if it keeps him out of my hair.”
Viper gave a short laugh. “Yeah, good luck with that.”
“Miracles happen.”
“True,” Viper drawled. “You found a mate who hasn’t stabbed you with a stake.”
“Yet.” Styx pointed out, an indulgent smile curving his lips.
He wanted this business done so he could return to Darcy. The faster the better.
They turned down another tunnel that ended in the appearance of a dead-end. This time, however, when they stepped through the illusion there was an unmistakable scent of decay.
“Viper,” he growled, coming to a sharp halt.
His companion moved to stand beside him. “I smell it.”
Styx wrinkled his nose. “Fairy.”
“Dead fairy.”
Styx nodded toward the nearby entrance to a small cavern. “Ready?”
Viper shrugged. “Always.”
Together they entered the cavern, discovering the fairy lying on the in the center of the smooth floor.
Without a sound Viper was sprinting toward the far end of the cavern, searching behind the nooks and crannies that could hide the killer.
Styx knelt beside the body, reaching out his fingers to touch the dead man’s throat as he made a physical inventory.
Outwardly the fairy appeared unharmed. His long hair red hair was untangled, his pale skin unmarred, his lean body in one piece, and there wasn’t so much as a drop of blood on the traditional robes that were given to most petitioners.
Rising to his feet, he watched Viper return.
“Anything?” he demanded.
The younger vampire gave a shake of his head. “No, whoever did this is long gone.”
Styx glanced back down at the fairy. Most demon bodies disintegrated within a matter of hours, sometimes minutes. It was a necessary precaution to avoid detection by the humans.
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