Possession

David de Morrissey #2

by Lori Herter

DARK TEMPTATION

A musician and a maker of fine violins, Alexandra Peters lived alone and preferred it that way. Until she met David de Morrissey.

Mysterious and magnetic, he sweeps aside all restraint and compels her to thrilling new heights of ecstasy and erotic fervor. Never before has Alexandra felt so overwhelmed by love--or frightened by her own uncontrollable need.

But she has more to fear than a simple seduction -- for David de Morrissey is more than just a man. And once she learns his secret, there can be no turning back.

To truly be his, she must surrender her blood, her body, her will, and her soul...

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Vampires, Romance, Paranormal

298 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 1, 1992

Reviews

[Emily Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars for this second book in the David de Morrissey Saga. Although, David and Veronica aren't together in this book, their love for each other is still the main focus. Dariene has stayed in touch with Veronica against David's wishes and we find out that although she dated Rob, from the first book, and even lived with him for a couple of years, she remains in love with David. For the past couple of years since breaking up, David has moped around over Veronica. Then, at a charity event, he meets a woman that he seems to have a lot in common with. She's a recluse like him, and they connect on an intellectual level. He's convinced that Veronica has moved on and tries to force himself into a relationship with Alexandra. Unfortunately, she isn't a recluse for the same reason he is, but simply because she has no interest in friends or relationships. When she finds out that David is a vampire, she wants to become one as well, and tries to seduce him into it. When he sees her true personality, he breaks up with her, and closes off the bond from the initiation that caused her to be obsessed with him. Dariene then transforms her, against David's wishes again. We also see some growth and maturity developing in Dariene's character, as she falls in love with a man that is the opposite of her usual type. So, basically, the theme of this 2nd installment is that you can't force yourself to love someone just because you want to, or stop yourself from loving someone just because you don't want to. Love happens when it does and it's totally out of your control. David remains convinced that he still has to give Veronica time to grow up because he doesn't want to take advantage of her innocence. The one scene where they see each other from a distance and express their love for each other through their mental bond is very sweet, and a little sad, but gives hope that all will turn out right in the end. Once again, this is not a typical romance. It's more a continuing story about personal growth and the different types of love that you feel for different people in your life.

[Vonnie Alto · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 2 in the series. Although the hero and heroine remain apart, their romance is ever present haunting the story. Here, the reader sees what it is like for a vampire to have an affair with someone he admires but doesn't love. Once again, the reader is drawn into vampire, David de Morrissey's world of angst and soul searching.

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

never read a romance novel and if it weren't for the vampires, i wouldn't have. i really enjoyed the book.