Dark Skye (Immortals After Dark #14) by Kresley Cole

Dark Skye (Immortals After Dark #14) by Kresley Cole

This is an adult paranormal romance novel (Rated NC-17)

 ♥♥♥1/2
(Three and a Half Skye Hearts)

Book Summary

 In this highly anticipated fifteenth novel in the Immortals After Dark series, #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole spins a sultry tale of a mighty warrior scarred inside and out and the beguiling sorceress with the power to heal him—or vanquish him forever.

ETERNAL OBSESSION

As a boy, Thronos, prince of Skye Hall, loved Lanthe, a mischievous Sorceri girl who made him question everything about his Vrekener clan. But when the two got caught in the middle of their families’ war, tragedy struck, leaving Thronos and Lanthe bitter enemies. Though centuries have passed, nothing can cool his seething need for the beautiful enchantress who scarred his body—and left an even deeper impression on his soul.

ENDLESS YEARNING

Lanthe, a once-formidable sorceress struggling to reclaim her gifts, searches for love and acceptance with all the wrong immortal suitors. But she’s never forgotten Thronos, the magnificent silver-eyed boy who protected her until she was ripped from the shelter of his arms. One harrowing night changed everything between them. Now he’s a notorious warlord with a blood vendetta against Lanthe, hunting her relentlessly.

CAN THE HEAT OF DESIRE BURN BRIGHTER THAN VENGEANCE?

With their families locked in conflict and battles raging all around them, will Thronos and Lanthe succumb to the brutal chaos that threatens everything they cherish? Or will the fragile bond they formed so long ago spark a passion strong enough to withstand even the darkest doubts?

My Review

As this series continues, I find myself falling in and out of love of book boyfriends but storyline too. Sometimes they feel like a repeat. And theme of virgins gets tiring over time. However, KC knows how to write a book. And a 3.5 heart book for her, would be a five heart book for others. So, not judging ratings against other books, just in relation to her own, have I given this book 3.5 hearts.

What I loved about the book was the adventure. Some of my favorite books in this series revolved around Indiana Jones like adventures. My favorite of all the guys next to the demon vamp, is my werewolf early in the series. I can’t remember his name at the moment. But anyway, they were in a jungle.

What I didn’t like about the book was the use of interruptions to stop intimacy in the story. This is a pet peeve of mine and may not bother others. I give an author one pass and if that author does it more in the story, that’s a total turn off for me. Thus the rating decrease.

But that wasn’t the only thing that bothered me. But the only one that impacted my rating. The other thing I hated was Lanthi and how she allowed others to destroy something. (no spoilers) And frankly her own actions. But can’t love them all.

All in all, it was a good read and I have no regrets.

Audio Review

Robert Petkoff is the master of voices and can he do a seduction like no other.

My book boyfriend is Thronos. (Since this model is on the cover, I'll stick with him)

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MacRieve (Immortals After Dark #13) by Kresley Cole

MacRieve (Immortals After Dark #13) by Kresley Cole

 

This is an adult paranormal romance novel (Rated NC-17)

 

 ♥♥♥♥
(Four MacRieve Hearts)

 

Book Summary

 

In this pulse-pounding Immortals After Dark tale, #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole delves into the darkest mysteries and deepest passions of Clan MacRieve. . .

A Beast In Torment

Uilleam MacRieve believed he’d laid to rest the ghosts of his boyhood. But when a brutal torture revives those ancient agonies and destroys his Lykae instinct, the proud Scot craves the oblivion of death. Until he finds her—a young human so full of spirit and courage that she pulls him back from the brink.

A Beauty In Chains

Seized for the auction block, Chloe Todd is forced to enter a terrifying new world of monsters and lore as a bound slave. When offered up to creatures of the dark, she fears she won’t last the night. Until she’s claimed by him—a tormented immortal with heartbreaking eyes, whose touch sets her blood on fire.

A Full Moon On The Rise

With enemies circling, MacRieve spirits Chloe away to the isolated Highland keep of his youth. But once he takes her to his bed, his sensual mate becomes something more than human, evoking his savage past and testing his sanity. On the cusp of the full moon, can he conquer his worst nightmare to save Chloe . . . from himself?

 

 

My Review

The story was okay. I think Will MacRieve despite his past was a little of the top. He was too much of an asshole considering everything. If I’d been her, I wouldn’t have ever forgiven him.

I like my guys broken and Will was definitely broken, but he put me off. The story felt like a repeat of Lotharie’s story in ways. And something was just missing.

Maybe it’s time for this series to end. It just feels like a hash of previous stories with each character. It’s missing the magic when the valkerye were at the center of the story arc/plot.

Audio Review

Robert Petkoff continues to do a bang up job. I love his narration.

My reluctant book boyfriend is Will MacRieve.

 

 

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Lothaire (Immortals After Dark #12) by Kresley Cole

Lothaire (Immortals After Dark #12) by Kresley Cole

 

This is an adult paranormal romance novel (Rated NC-17)

 

 ♥♥♥♥
(Four Vamp Hearts)

 

 

Book Summary

 

In this thrilling tale of the Immortals After Dark, #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole reveals secrets of the Lore, fierce realm of the immortals.

All Fear The Enemy Of Old

Driven by his insatiable need for revenge, Lothaire, the Lore’s most ruthless vampire, plots to seize the Horde’s crown. But bloodlust and torture have left him on the brink of madness—until he finds Elizabeth Peirce, the key to his victory. He captures the unique young mortal, intending to offer up her very soul in exchange for power, yet Elizabeth soothes his tormented mind and awakens within him emotions Lothaire believed he could no longer experience.

A Deadly Force Dwells Within Her

Growing up in desperate poverty, Ellie Peirce yearned for a better life, never imagining she’d be convicted of murder—or that an evil immortal would abduct her from death row. But Lothaire is no savior, as he himself plans to sacrifice Ellie in one month’s time. And yet the vampire seems to ache for her touch, showering her with wealth and sexual pleasure. In a bid to save her soul, Ellie surrenders her body to the wicked vampire, while vowing to protect her heart.

Centuries Of Cold Indifference Shattered

Elizabeth tempts Lothaire beyond reason, as only his fated mate could. As the month draws to a close, he must choose between a millennia-old blood vendetta and his irresistible prisoner. Will Lothaire succumb to the miseries of his past . . . or risk everything for a future with her?

 

 

My Review

This book started out kind of interesting. I was curious how the story would resolve itself. But the last part of the story felt fillerish. It's like it didn't totally have to happen. Then again maybe it did.

When the author took her YA series second book into erotica area, I was oddly taken back that the sex in this story was more foreplay. When they were finally able to have sex, it was glossed over. And we got one sex scene overall. All those other teasers before I was looking for one last her rah. Then it's like we're together - the end.

Lothaire is a pretty epic character and this book didn’t do him justice.

My book boyfriend Lothaire.

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Demon from the Dark (Immortals After Dark #10) Kresley Cole

Demon from the Dark (Immortals After Dark #10) Kresley Cole

 

This is an adult paranormal romance novel (Rated NC-17)

 

 ♥♥♥♥1/2
(Four and a half Demon Hearts)

 

 

Book Summary

 

From New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole comes this scorching tale of a demon outcast poisoned with vampire blood and the vulnerable young witch he vows to protect, even from himself.

A DANGEROUS DEMON SHE CAN'T RESIST . . .

Malkom Slaine: tormented by his sordid past and racked by vampiric hungers, he's pushed to the brink by the green-eyed beauty under his guard.

A MADDENING WITCH HE ACHES TO CLAIM . . .

Carrow Graie: hiding her own sorrows, she lives only for the next party or prank. Until she meets a tortured warrior worth saving.

TRAPPED TOGETHER IN A SAVAGE PRISON . . .

In order for Malkom and Carrow to survive, he must unleash both the demon and vampire inside him. When Malkom becomes the nightmare his own people feared, will he lose the woman he craves body and soul?

 

 

My Review

This story reminds me why I read Kresley Cole books. This story had everything I’d been waiting for. For me it’s about a tortured soul. That’s why Vishous from the Black Dagger Brotherhood is my absolute favorite. I haven’t forgotten about Zdadist. But all the misunderstanding for conflict in that story made it hard to enjoy.

I digress. Let’s get back to the Immortals After Dark.

Betrayal usually pisses me off but let’s just say, I would have done the same given the circumstances. This story was so heartfelt and even though I was assured of a HEA, I couldn’t help but wonder how it would all play out.

Having read the rest of the books that are out in this series, I know this book sets up so much more to come in future books.

All I will say is that this is my favorite book in the series after Bowen. Malkom one of the top guys.

Audio Review
Robert Petkoff is the man and I could listen to him talk day and night reading a restaurant menu.

My Book Boyfriend is Malkom

 

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Pleasure of a Dark Prince (Immortals After Dark #9) by Kresley Cole

Pleasure of a Dark Prince (Immortals After Dark #9) by Kresley Cole

 

This is an adult paranormal romance novel (Rated NC-17)

 

 ♥♥♥♥

 (Four Dark Hearts)

 

 

Book Summary

 

Kresley Cole enraptures again with this seductive tale of a fierce werewolf prince who will stop at nothing to protect the lovely archer he covets from afar.

A Dangerous Beauty

Lucia the Huntress: as mysterious as she is exquisite, she harbors secrets that threaten to destroy her—and those she loves.

An Uncontrolled Need

Garreth MacRieve, Prince of the Lykae: the brutal Highland warrior who burns to finally claim this maddeningly sensual creature as his own.

That lead to a pleasure so wicked...

From the shadows, Garreth has long watched over Lucia. Now, the only way to keep the proud huntress safe from harm is to convince her to accept him as her guardian. To do this, Garreth will ruthlessly exploit Lucia's greatest weakness—her wanton desire for him.

 

 

My Review

 

This story had the whole adventure tied with some serious sexual angst. Had it not felt like Dani’s story, I may have loved it instead of liking it a whole lot.

Two, the  whole “They” can't have sex thing is beginning to wear on my nerves because it’s happening in every story.

Lucia annoyed me MINOR SPOILER thinking it was more important to have the archer ability than to give into love. And I'm glad Garreth called her on it. Got to love the Scottish pack. Sexy as all get out. END OF SPOILER.

Still at the end of the day it was an interesting story with different twist. And more importantly, Kresley Cole has a way of telling a story combined with awesome narration that it had to put down.

 Audio Review

Robert Petkoff continues to do a bang up job. I love his narration.

My book boyfriend is Garreth.

 

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Untouchable (Immortals After Dark #8) by Kresley Cole

Untouchable (Immortals After Dark #8) by Kresley Cole

 

This is an adult paranormal romance novel (Rated NC-17)

 

 ♥♥♥♥
(Four Icy Hearts)

 

 

Book Summary

 

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR KRESLEY COLE delivers a breathtaking tale of a brutal vampire soldier about to know love for the first time... and a Valkyrie aching for his touch.

Murdoch Wroth will stop at nothing to claim Daniela - the delicate Valkyrie who makes his heart beat for the first time in three hundred years. Yet the exquisite Danii is part ice fey, and her freezing skin can't be touched by anyone but her own kind without inflicting pain beyond measure. Can they conquer an agony of frustration and slake the overwhelming desire burning between them?

 

My Review

 

First I only read (listened) to the book that Kresley Cole wrote. Don’t let the cover deceive you. I think in paperback there were two books together. In audio, it’s separate reads.

I’m growing tired of this series and the formula that is in every book. Early on they felt more unique. Now it feels like the same. Immortal untouchable female virgin meets sexy bad boy immortal guy whose never been faithful to one female until now. She struggles with her alpha nature to submit to his will. He realizes she’s the only female that can tame him. They get close to having sex in the first few chapters but wait until sometime after the first half of the book for the deed to be done. And in the meantime they have a quest to fulfill that will bring them together as a couple. Sound about right?

Yeah, well, this book had an interesting twist. I liked the ice queen aspect of why they couldn’t touch. And had I not read this formulaic story several times in a row, I might have enjoyed it more. But repeats start to wane on me.

Thank goodness for Robert’s narration. I think he saved this one for me. He brings the story to life and draws me in more than the story itself.

<u> Audio Review </u>

Robert Petkoff knocks it out the park again with his spot on narration.

Still what can I say. I’m a glutton for punishment. I continue to read the rest of the series. That says something about her writing. It may get formulaic, but it’s far more enjoyable that other books.

My book boyfriend Murdoch.

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