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Part human, part Shalott demon—the feared assassins of the demon race—bronze-skinned, golden-eyed beauty Lady Shay has blood that's a potent mix of vampire aphrodisiac and cure-all. Bound by a curse to the guardianship of a greedy troll, Shay soon finds herself being sold to a stunning, silver-haired vampire whose life she saved only weeks earlier. Named Viper, the vampire is determined to win her for his own—without the aid of enchantment—but Shay finds it hard to believe that Viper wants anything but to drain her dry. Fueling Shay's mistrust is the memory of her father, lost to a vampire clan when Shay was just a child. As it turns out, that same clan is now in pursuit of Shay, planning to use her blood to cure their leader's mysterious illness. Viper and Shay spend most of the book outrunning the clan's dark forces—all manner of monsters and hellhounds—occasionally losing themselves in their spiraling emotions. Though black satin sheets, gothic candelabra and the demonic beasts feel stock, the second book in Ivy's Guardians of Eternity trilogy delivers plenty of atmosphere and hot-blooded seduction. (Nov.)
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In the second book of Ivys pulse-pounding vampire trilogy, a half-demon/half-human woman is auctioned off to a silver-haired vampire who is willing to go to hell and back to spend an eternity with her in his arms. Original.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of tension, suspense, this novel is witty and fun!,
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This review is from: Embrace The Darkness (Mass Market Paperback)
Continuing from When Darkness Comes, Shay is returned to Evor, her troll `owner', once the witches are dead. It is a curse that has attached her to Evor ~ should one perish, so will the other. On the auction block, feeling degraded and used, one voice calls out a large sum, `buying' her on the spot. Viper.
It has been months since they've seen each other, but Viper was never able to get Shay out of his mind. He wants more than `ownership' of her. He wants it all. The problem is convincing her that he isn't as terrible a vampire than she seems to believe he is, for it was vampires that had long ago murdered her father. Shay has had to grow up hiding her true self, constantly moving from place to place. She's seen the hardships her mother had gone through and wants none of it. She never had any friends, never anyone close to her that could later backstab her if given the opportunity. As the last of the Shalotts, she knows why vampires want her blood, and she refuses to give it. She doesn't understand why Viper `bought' her from Evor. What could he possibly want with her? Someone to do his every bidding? He can find any number of women who would do so willingly. Why her? Viper is determined to show her that he wants her with him willingly ~ and not as a slave. After winning Shay, a fight rings out with a wizard, one determined to bring the Shalott to his master, the feel of evil in the room. While leaving the auction house, that same feeling is following them, ever determined to get its hands on Shay. But Viper is determined as well - he won't let her go without a fight. While at his private retreat, they are attacked by a Lu. Escaping to Dante and Abby's, they hide. And while hiding, Viper brings in a witch, wanting the curse that binds Shay and Evor together broken. Feeling an attack coming, they escape only to become surrounded by Styx and his Ravens, vampires; an old/ex friend of Viper's. Shay escapes but Viper is captured. Tortured, he is told to use the amulet that would bring Shay to his side. He refuses, stating that he will do anything and everything to keep his future mate safe. But Shay is a warrior and won't just sit idly while Viper's life hangs in the balance. With the help of Levet, her small gargoyle friend, she finds where Viper is being held and rescues him, holding up to her end of the bargain and offering her blood to save him. Knowing the danger they face will never end, Viper defeats the evil plaguing Shay, making for a perfect beginning of the end of the novel. This reader is sooooo enjoying this series, and I pray it'll be around for a long time. The author has a way of making the world of vampires feel well and truly normal, like everyday life. Her style of writing sucks the reader right into the story, painting every scene as clearly as if the reader is right along with the characters. There is a constant flow, and that constant flow had me still thinking of what's going on in the story well after I put the book down for the night. Right from the beginning, I felt that Shay and Viper were perfect for each other; the banter between the two, how they frustrate each other, how they can get under each other's skin. It was perfect ~ funny/witty parts, sad parts, explanations that have you understanding the characters and why they are the way they are. Actions scenes well battled, scenes of thoughts, feelings and planning well spaced and acted out beautifully, love scenes that make you hot under the collar, a perfect ending all blended with characters you love to love and characters you love to hate make this one hell of a good book! I can't wait to get my hands on Darkness Everlasting!
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4.4 out of 5 stars (55 customer reviews) 17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Viper at last!,
By melindeeloo - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Embrace The Darkness (Mass Market Paperback)
Embrace the Darkness is a passionate romance that takes up the story several weeks after the end of When Darkness Comes (Guardians of Eternity, Book 1). If you remember nothing else from the previous book, you will remember Viper. Vampire clan leader, Viper was the bored and beautiful fallen angel surrounded by hedonistic decadence, who in aiding Dante and Abby, came into contact with the beautiful demon Shay who saved Viper's life. This brief encounter marked them both and they are both haunted by dreams of the other
Unable to forget Shay, Viper has searched for her and finding her for sale at a demon auction he knows he must possess her. Shay the last living Shalott demon, a race of assasins whose blood is powerful aphrodisiac and a prized delicacy to vampires, is enraged to have been purchased by Viper. Some thanks for saving his life. She figures that Viper's just out for a tasty snack and she's not thrilled to be on the menu. But blood is not what Viper wants from Shay, he wants her in his bed so that he can free himself from the obsession she inspires. Viper surprises Shay, he treats her reverently and is willing to use his immortal patience to gain her willing surrender. Shay has been a slave for years. She is surprised to be treated with kindness and finds herself unable to resist this magnetic and sensual vamp. And as Shay finally surrenders to the passion that Viper stirs within her, Viper finds that instead of purging his obsession, bedding Shay only strengthens his need for her. He finds himself even more addicted to her and not just in bed. He loves holding her and even just watching her sleep. But even as the relationship develops between Shay and Viper, a powerful evil seeks Shay for her magical blood. Viper is willing to suffer torture and even to sacrifice his race and his own immortal existence to keep Shay safe, but it looks like that may not be enough. And should he fail, Shay will be sacrificed so that evil may flourish. But in the final climatic battle it will takes everyone's skills and then some to beat the bad guy and save Shay and Viper. Author Alexander Ivy has really hit her stride with Embrace the Darkness. Though it was difficult to work into the summary here, she did a great job of fleshing out Shay and Viper - who can relate to what Shay suffered as a slave more than you would imagine from the power he holds now. For a romance focused book, Ivy managed a surprising amount of substance in the background plot and the final battle was actually well done and not just some easy toss off. In addition to taking advantage of characters Dante and Abby who return from the previous book, Ivy has again created several wonderful supporting characters. There is Levitt a height and courage challenged gargoyle whose fierce loyalty to Shay ends up allowing him to rise up past his limitations to make him a powerful ally. And then there is Styx, second in command of the Ravyns, a group that has brought the vampires out of savagery and Styx has dedicated himself to maintaining the balance necessary to preserve his people. A powerful warrior, Styx's honor is being corrupted by a vow of loyalty as he tries to hold true to his people and his leader, as the leader degenerates into madness and evil. And like she did with Viper in the last book, Ivy left me wanting more of Styx who will be the hero in her next book. I really enjoyed Embrace the Darkness, even though I am not a vampire fanatic, and I am really looking forward to her next book. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Viper and Shay's story, a romance against all odds,
By Elizabeth Toc "The ScaRlet PimperNell" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Embrace The Darkness (Mass Market Paperback)
This is an enchanting addition to Alexandra Ivy's first book WHEN DARKNESS COMES. I hadn't read #1 when I picked up EMBRACE THE DARKNESS. So, I had no clue why the terrifying but sexy Viper was in the club of despicable trolls on the night the half-Shalott demon female Shay was sold by auction.
Shalott demons are virtually extinct on Earth having been hunted by vampires for their blood which can heal a vampires' mortal wounds and has the lovely side effect of being highly erotic. Also, Shalott demons are the best asassins of the Underworld. Shay has never been fully trained, having been kept as a slave for most of her life. She's been caged and kept in rags, forced to hunt for vermin to survive. But the night Viper walks back into her life, she is going to be sold to someone new and possibly more deadly than any of her former masters. Viper, the head of the Chicago vampire Clan is known to be deadly but his heart was stolen by Shay long months before in EMBRACE THE DARKNESS when she saved his life. Shay, of course, as no idea that Viper loves her. She is terrified of vampires because one of them killed her demon father. Viper ends up buying Shay for a ridiculous amount of money but before he can get her out of the auction house someone else tries to buy her. Viper says no..and almost dies when someone else attacks trying to steal Shay from Viper. Viper finally gets Shay home to his remote estate outside of Chicago. But his lovemaking plans are put on hold indefinitely due to Shay's fear of becoming Vipers midnight snack. When that doesn't happen, she is fed, shown to a real bedroom, and given her own clothes. Shay is reluctant to believe this is all for her. Poor Viper, his love for Shay is deep and true but he can barely romance Shay due to all the people trying to keep them apart. As it is, Viper and Shay eventually find another despite all the distractions including a jealous pint-sized gargoyle. The love story is magically handled, and the reader totally buys into it. The introduction of Styx, the Aztec vampire and subject of the next Guardians of Eternity installment is exciting. Styx sounds yummy enough to keep him in bed with crackers. I am eagerly awaiting the release in May '08. I agree with the prior reviews, these novels should be read in order. 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies!,
By Natalie S "ns65" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Embrace The Darkness (Mass Market Paperback)
Alexandra Ivy has released the second installment of her Guardians of Eternity series called EMBRACE THE DARKNESS. Readers will once again meet Viper, the head of the Chicago vampire clan and Shay, a cursed half breed Shalott whose very life lies in the palm of Viper's hand.
Viper has not gotten to where he is today being weak. As the vampire leader in Chicago, the deadly Viper commands great respect from his clan. When he sees the lovely Shay displayed on the slave auction block, he purchases her for his own. He refuses to assess the reasons why he desires her so strongly. Yes, she saved his life. Yes, she is beautiful. Yes, he wants her in his bed. But while he acknowledges his tremendous want, he refuses to admit his yearning need. Once the purchase papers are signed and Shay is officially his, Viper begins a thorough seduction, wanting Shay as a willing participant in his bed. Shay is half-human and half-Shalott. As the last known living member of her kind, her blood is ambrosia to vampires. Cursed and controlled since she was a child, Shay is dismayed to find herself up for auction once more. Evor, a repulsive and evil troll, holds her bound to her curse. Becoming the property of Viper at the auction makes Shay distrustful of his motives. She believes he means to drain her of her sought after blood. Though Viper treats her with respect and care, Shay remains suspicious - because why Viper really wants her is a mystery. Viper and Shay exist in tentative harmony. Before Viper can convince Shay of his feelings, he is forced to defend his beautiful Shalott because someone more powerful than Viper wants her as well. Someone willing to kill to get her. I sat and consumed EMBRACE THE DARKNESS in one sitting. I fell in love with Viper in WHEN DARKNESS COMES and was thrilled to learn that he had his own story. Viper was totally bewitching to me. His sense of honor is different than most of the vampires I have read about, creating in me an instant fascination. Then, add in his complete respect and longing for Shay and I could have swooned. Shay's prickly yet vulnerable characterization makes her a worthy heroine to Viper. She saved his life in the first Guardians of Eternity installment and I found myself intrigued with her slavery and curse. Fighting the evil that was trying to surround Shay, Viper and she made a great team. I hope that readers will become as enchanted with EMBRACE THE DARKNESS as I am. Since EMRACE THE DARKNESS is the second in the series, I would recommend reading WHEN DARKNESS COMES first. I didn't want to miss any of the action and was better able to understand the back story for having read the first book. I am also ecstatic to announce that the third of the series, DARKNESS EVERLASTING, Styx's story, will release in May. It goes without saying that I am a Guardian of Eternity fangirl for life! |
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