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The Darkest Whisper

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The Lords Of The Underworld is a fantastic paranormal series that I highly recommend. Filled with sexy, tortured heroes, sizzling love scenes and fun action filled storylines. I enjoyed the first book (Darkest Night) and loved books 2 and 3 (Darkest Pleasure & Darkest Kiss) however book 4 turned out to be my least favourite in this series.

THE DARKEST WHISPER is Sabin's story and he's the keeper of the demon doubt. This gorgeous immortal warrior spends his time on the battlefield because his demon forces him to involuntarily destroy friends and particularly lovers self confidence (with the darkest whisper). Victory over the evil hunters and finding Pandora's Box is Sabin's only concern until he stumbles across Gwendolyn The Timid, rescuing her from a breeding facility set up by the hunters. Gwen is herself an immortal although unaware of just exactly how powerful that side of her is. She is a `Harpy' which when allowed free reign is a creature even more powerful than the immortals. With opal coloured skin Gwen also bears tiny wings and when enraged fangs, claws and a thirst for blood.

It seems that Sabin is the only one able to control her Harpy side and upon realizing her power decides to train her to help in the fight against the hunters. Gwen the timid is full of self doubt so when teamed with the keeper of doubt their relationship is... well pretty doubtful. Luckily her harpy side is strong, able to tune-out Sabin's demon and lust after the warrior. Sabin unfortunately wants to keep their relationship strictly business for fear that his demon will destroy her but he's also hearing that awesome alpha male voice in his head, the one that screams "mine" whenever she's around. Sabin tells himself he'll just train her like any other warrior but Gwen and her alter ego have other plans. There aren't as many love scenes here as in past books but the ones that we get are scorching hot and filled with so much hunger that they border on violent.

Throughout Sabin and Gwen's story we are given generous amounts of POV's and sub-plots from the other immortal warriors and their mates. These sections were my favourite parts of the book; I loved learning more about the secondary demons as Gena Showalter sets the groundwork for their upcoming stories. In particular we hear from; Gideon (lies) and Aeron (wrath) Amun keeps his (secrets) and Torin (disease) and Cameo (misery) have one of their own. Kane flirts with (disaster) while Paris's (lust) is becoming increasingly heartbreaking as he develops a Phury like dependency. Throughout Anya along with William supply us with much welcomed comic relief.

The Darkest Whisper is full of twists and turns, great action scenes, romance and we even learn a few secrets. Unfortunately the ending is anti-climactic, involving a silly story-line revolving around locating and rescuing X-Men (mutant) type children that go to `Hunter High.' However if you're a fan Of LOTU then I wouldn't miss this instalment as there are several occurrences that will have a bearing on the next book THE DARKEST PASSION due out 06/2010. This is to be Aeron's story, which I'm really looking forward to. Cheers.

Loved the heroine. Loved the tormented Hero. Lots of good fun. Especially enjoyed the nod to Nix. Hope to see a collaboration between the Lords and the Valkyries soon!

I have waited an eternity (it seems) for the lastest intallment of the Lords of the Underworld. Gripping from page one, Sabin's story is both romantic (in a Sabin kind of way) and action packed. Gwen, who seems weak, is really a powerhouse and kicks butt thru the whole book. Nice to have an up-date on the other characters we have come to love and hate. An appearance of Nix from the Immortals After Dark leaves us wondering what is next. Can't wait for the next book..Hoping Paris will get what he so desperately needs and deserves.

Our bad boys are really good boys after all!

Brilliant and Engaging...a must to read!