I first read this book over a year ago just after it was first released; mostly because it was by one of my favourite authors, Debbie Raleigh. Ms. Raleigh went by Debbie when she wrote her numerous Zebra Regency Romances a few years ago, but when she moved into the realm of novels she began going by Deborah Raleigh. Under either name, I've loved everything she's written... of course a vampire story by her was going to be a winner.
Well, I have to say that I enjoyed this book just as much, probably more, the second time around. Her vampires are gorgeous ~ and so far all male; they're created and forget their past when turned; they cannot be exposed to sunlight and need blood to drink. Overall they're typical vampires; but even so, Alexandra Ivy's vampires have their very own place in the world of the paranormal / vampire romance genre.
In When Darkness Comes, I love Dante; his banter with Abby is, on the surface, no more than flirting. But we come to see very soon that Dante is more than just a little attracted. I love how good he is for her self-image and she's no slouch either, once she adjusts to the fact that her life is anything but the normal, boring day-to-day existence that it's been up to now. Boy, when stuff happens to Abby, it REALLY happens!
RATING:
Excellence: Excellent ~ 4.0 stars
Steaminess: Sensual
BOOK READ:
Alexandra Ivy; When Darkness Comes; Zebra Paranormal Romance; Jan 2007
Book One of the Guardians of Eternity series
FROM the BACK:
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 vampire 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 had 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 unitl his very death.
A terrifying plan has been set in motion, one that will plunge Dante and Abby into an epic battle between good and evil ~ and a desperate race to save their love...
Books read in April: 23
Har / Sil ~ 11
Others ~ 12
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kalyko ~ Reading: One of life's little joys and a much needed reward!
