Title - When Darkness Comes
Author - Alexandra Ivy
Series - Guardians of Eternity #1
Genre - Paranormal Romance
Published - January 15th 2007
Publisher - Zebra
Format - Kindle
Synopsis
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 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.
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…
Review
Abby has had a
rough day after breaking her boss’s vase things just kept getting worse like
the explosion that killed her boss. Or that fact that as her boss died she
touched Abby passing on the phoenix that she has inside her. Suddenly Abby is
thrust into a world she didn’t know existed where she’s hunted for being The
Chalice by demons who want her for their dark prince. At least she won’t be
alone because when she wakes up in Chicago with Dante her boss’s companion who’s
determined to protect her at all costs. Dante divulges that he’s not human but
a very old vampire which doesn’t surprise Abby because he’s a beautiful pirate.
As the two flee from the demons they hope to find the
witches that will be able to remove the phoenix from her so she won’t spend her
life hunted. Abby can’t deny her attraction for Dante and soon the pair find it
hard to keep their hands off each other even when darkness is looming. Will
they be able to save Abby from the mythical spirit of the phoenix who’s taken
up residence inside her? Will Dante end up bound to the new phoenix even if his
heart is with Abby? What about the dark prince who wants to sacrifice her?
I liked Abby she’s you typical I’m not pretty but in
reality I’m beautiful type of character who had a hard life growing up. She has
a lot to deal with being pulled into the paranormal world and overall she
handles it well after all she does become the host for the mythical spirit of
the phoenix. It’s hard not to like Dante he’s just a vampire with a good heart
who’s just as enchanted with Abby as she is with him. While they do have a
little insta love it works for them they both where needing something and in each
other they find it.
I haven’t read a true Paranormal romance in a while so
this was a refreshing treat. While When Darkness Comes is a vampire romance it
has mixes of demons witches and even a phoenix tossed into the mix to keep the
story unique. I love when the paranormal beings have their own community among
the humans even though they are kept a secret. I’m such a nut for a powerful
alpha male protecting the women he loves and thanks to sharing her body Abby
isn’t so fragile anymore. For me it was a fast paced read with lots of action,
mystery and steam chemistry between the two. I liked that the steamy romance
wasn’t overwhelming and didn’t overpower the story which is my favorite part.
It was a perfect mix of both for me. The writing style of the author flows
smoothly it was easy to lose track of time. When Darkness Comes doesn’t disappoint
it was exactly what I hoped for and I plan to read the rest of the series as
well as check out the authors other series. I’ve become a quick fan of the
Guardians of Eternity. I wonder what will pop up next.
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