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Demonica #10, Lords of Deliverance #5
Author: Larissa Ione
Pages: 383
Publisher: Forever
Release Date: December 17, 2013
Rating: 5+
WARRIOR OF HEAVEN
Reaver is an angel with a past, a record, and a less-than-heavenly attitude. Powerful enough to fight alongside the fiercest battle angels-and crazy enough to risk his wings on a one-way mission to hell-he's agreed to go where no angel has ever gone before...to steal the most seductive and dangerous prize of Satan himself.
ANGEL OF HELL
Harvester is one of the Fallen, a once-heroic angel who sacrificed her wings to work as an undercover agent in hell. But now her cover has been blown, and she's been doomed to an eternity of agonizing torture. Even if Reaver can snatch her away from Satan's lair, even if they can fight their way out of the underworld's darkest depths, there is one thing Harvester can never escape-her newfound thirst for an angel's blood...
Can I just say that Larissa Ione has earned the title as my favorite Author fair and square. Over the years I have grown to love her writing and worlds more and more. Each character feeling real to me. From Tayla and Eidolon, Shade and Runa, Wraith and Serena, Lore and Idess, Sin and Con, Ares and Cara, Limos and Arik, Thantos and Regan, Reseph and Jillian, and now Reaver and Harvester. My world feels complete. Pleasure Unbound, the first book in the Demonica series was my introduction into my favorite genre of Paranormal Romance and I've been devouring anything Larissa publishes ever since.
NOW-- onto the review. Reaver is a 5,000 year old angel who has had his wings clipped and did various things to break Heaven's rules. Becoming the four horsemen, well and woman's Watcher proved to be a challenged especially because he had to work beside this sexy fallen angel, bad to the bone, hard ass chick named Harvester. When all hell breaks loose, literally and the aftermath occurs Reaver is left with the knowledge that Harvester has been working undercover for Heaven all along.
On top of that she's been watching over his children since the moment they were born, even though they weren't hers. Now captured by her father, Satan himself, Reaver knows she is going through unspeakable torture. He makes it his mission, against the angel's wishes to go where no other angel has attempted to before. The heart of hell to rescue a woman which is a fallen angel nonetheless without knowing what her reaction will be.
As secrets kept are uncovered and a never ending kindling of sparks spreads between both Reaver and Harvester you begin to wonder what is going to come of it. You begin to see that there is more to each of them than what's on the surface.
A fucking (excuse my french) amazing book. Ione does it again, she never fails to leave me in story lala limbo land once I finish reading one of her books. I think that next to Pleasure Unbound, Reaver may be my next favorite. I can tell that so much heart, patience, thought, and background story was put into this story. I'm telling you if you have not yet read a Larissa Ione book, GET ON THE BANDWAGON of ecstasy. Her books are out of this world fantastic. --Witty, humorous, sarcastic, smoking, sexy, sensual, and including all of the feels... Reaver is a book not to be missed.
Author: J.A. Redmerski
Pages: 348
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date: July 20, 2012
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Isaac Mayfair is hiding a dark secret. And just when Adria Dawson thinks the worst of her life among the werewolf world is over, she learns the secret that can rip her and Isaac’s love apart. Adria must come to terms with what the truth means for her. What it means for her life and how much time she has left to live it. She must choose between two different fates, neither of which can offer life as a certainty.
As if Isaac’s betrayal isn’t enough, Adria learns that there are things out there older and more powerful than werewolves could ever be. An archaic entity known only to few as the Praverian, unlike anything Adria has ever known or heard of.
As Adria struggles with her own fateful dilemmas, she must also try to find out why the Praverian is so interested in her and do everything in her power to stay out of its way.
I read the first book in this series "The Mayfair Moon" a couple of months ago and I enjoyed it, but not enough to jump straight into the second book. The Author sent me an e-copy to read and review of the first book, and I liked it enough that when she offered to send me a physical copy of the second book I said yes.
The only thing that I regret about reading this book now, is that I didn't read it earlier. Not often do I find a book that I devour in one sitting or in a matter of hours, but that was the case with this book. The words and story flowed so smoothly that I completely lost track of time and reality, which is my goal every time I indulge in reading a book. I had such fun reading Kindred; I was lost to the world around me and immersed into a dark, mysterious, and adventurous world filled with romance and secrets. I'm so relieved that Adria isn't one of those heroines that are whiny and self-centered or a martyr which is even worse. She's a normal girl with very real feelings for Isaac. Adria went through a lot growing up which caused her to grow up rather quickly and I like that she is mature.
Isaac; Adria's boyfriend is a werewolf who is supposed to be Alpha but gave up that right along with everything else to be with Adria. Both head over heels for each other; they do things and keep things from one another to spare the feelings of each other but in doing so create an even bigger mess. Add into the mix an amazing crowd of side characters and you've got a great story on your hands.
This book had a very strong Vampire Diaries feel to me. Not the story itself, but the atmosphere, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. Sooner or later I'll read the third and final book in this trilogy and I have a feeling it will end up being everything that I would want a story to be and more. Cheers to reading another awesome book.
Black Dagger Brotherhood #3
Author: J.R. Ward
Rating: 5 Stars
Publisher: Signet Eclipse
Release Date: September 5, 2006
A former blood slave, the vampire Zsadist still bears the scars from a past filled with suffering and humiliation. Renowned for his unquenchable fury and sinister deeds, he is a savage feared by humans and vampires alike. Anger is his only companion, and terror is his only passion—until he rescues a beautiful aristocrat from the evil Lessening Society.
Bella is instantly entranced by the seething power Zsadist possesses. But even as their desire for one another begins to overtake them both, Zsadist’s thirst for vengeance against Bella’s tormentors drives him to the brink of madness. Now, Bella must help her lover overcome the wounds of his tortured past, and find a future with her…
I told you guys I had a feeling that Zsadist would be my favorite brother yet; well lo and behold I think I am correct. Zsadist has stole my heart and I know there is no getting it back. His story captured me from page 1 and I didn't get up from my chair until I had read this book in one sitting. Intense, emotional, thrilling, and captivating are just a few words to describe this book because I could literally go on and on all day.
There were moments when I was laughing my ass off, super serious, worried, scared, and mushy. I felt all of the feels while reading this book.
Zsadist is very misunderstood; as a former slave used for sex there were things that were done to him that he just hadn't worked past. Everyone thought him evil, soulless, and runied... when in reality he was just very broken. Now don't let all of that fool you Zsadist is labeled as the most dangerous brother in the brotherhood. He's unpredictable, unstable, and super scary. But maybe he just needed the right person to come along.
Bella for some reason has been strangely obsessed with Zsadist ever since the first time she laid eyes on him, and had a rough encounter. While everyone warns her to stay away she can't. She pushes his boundaries, stretches his limits, and cracks his barriers... but will that be enough to make him hers?
You need to read it. Pure pleasure came from me reading this book. The BDB will be the cause of many nights of lost sleep. Thank you for stopping by and reading my review. Please feel free to leave a comment, I reply back to every one of them. Hope you come back soon!
Black Dagger Brotherhood #2
Author: J.R. Ward
Rating: 5 Stars
Publisher: Signet Eclipse
Release Date: March 7, 2006
Within the brotherhood, Rhage is the vampire with the strongest appetites. He's the best fighter, the quickest to act on his impulses, and the most voracious lover-for inside him burns ferocious curse cast by the Scribe Virgin. Owned by this dark side, Rhage fears the time when his inner dragon is unleashed, making him a danger to everyone around him.
Mary Luce, a survivor of many hardships is unwittingly thrown into the vampire world and reliant to Rhage's protection. With a life-threatening curse of her own, Mary is not looking for love. She lost her faith in miracles years ago. But when Rhage's intense animal attraction turns into something more emotional, he knows that he must make Mary his alone. And while their enemies close in, Mary fights desperately to gain life eternal with the one she loves...
Book #2 pleased me as much as the first one did. Hell this one was a little more touching in my opinion. Rhage is the best looking of all of the brothers which is what earned him the nickname "Hollywood". He looks like a movie star but is the deadliest brother you could pick a fight with... other than Zsadist which is a whole other story. When Rhage gets too angry, worked up, or aroused, the beast comes out. A very scary sight as the brothers like to phrase it.
Mary is a fighter. She lost her father when she was younger, and then lost her mother to cancer... only to develop cancer herself. She's never thought of herself as beautiful, and often wished that a man would even show a little interest in her.
The night Mary and Rhage met was like firecrackers exploding... intense stuff. They are both alike in the sense that they both don't feel like they deserve one another. Their story was so touching because you got to see a softer side of Rhage... and Mary truly brought out the best in him.
They go through a lot of trials and tough situations which has you rooting for them ten times harder. I felt connected to these characters as if they were real people. If I were you I would definitely pick this book up... along with being touching it's scorching hot, full of action, fighting, oh and humor.
J.R. Ward is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. Please let me know if you've read any of the BDB series... I love comments and reply to every singe one. Thank you for stopping by and reading my review, I hope you come back soon.
Black Dagger Brotherhood #1
Author: J.R. Ward
Rating: 5 Stars
Publisher: Signet Eclipse
Release Date: September 6, 2005
In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly turf war going on between vampires and their slayers. There exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Yet none of them relishes killing more than Wrath, the leader of The Black Dagger Brotherhood.
The only purebred vampire left on earth, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who murdered his parents centuries ago. But, when one of his most trusted fighters is killed - leaving his half-breed daughter unaware of his existence or her fate - Wrath must usher her into the world of the undead - a world of sensuality beyond her wildest dreams.
I am a big fan of Larissa Ione's writing and I didn't think that anyone would be able to capture me on the level that she did... but J.R. Ward has proven me wrong. How I wish I would have picked up this series earlier. I can tell by how quickly I breezed through this book that I won't be able to stop until I read the whole series. I'm reading Lover Eternal as we speak.
Wrath and Beth were both amazing characters. Wrath was brooding, authoritative, and stayed to himself but Beth cracked down every barrier he had. Beth was feisty and I loved that about her. She never backed down from an argument with Wrath even though he is the king of all vampires... that takes some serious guts in my book.
One thing I loved about this book was the servant/butler Fritz, he was so kind and catered to the needs of everyone around him. I fell in love with him the first time he was introduced.
I have to admit I didn't like the cop Butch at first but he grew on me, just like he grew on the members of the Brotherhood. The side story of him and Marissa; I'll just say I was very pleased.
I stayed up last night until about 2 o'clock in the morning finishing Dark Lover because it was oh so very good. This book got so hot at times I was sure it was going to make me melt. These are characters I can tell that I'm going to grow very attached to. Thank you to all of my fellow readers who kept telling me to pick this up, so glad that I did.
Have you read Dark Lover or any of The Black Dagger Brotherhood series? What did you think? Thank you for stopping by, please feel free to leave a comment as I reply back to every one of them. Hope you come back soon.
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