Predatory Paranormal Bundle: When Darkness Comes, Darkness Dawns, Under Wraps & Predatory

by Alexandra Ivy, Nina Bangs, Hannah Jayne

Never Tempt FateIt'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 man 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. In this dazzling, sensual novel, Dianne Duvall beckons readers into a world of vampires, immortals, and humans with extraordinary gifts. . .where passion can last forever, if you're willing to pay the price. . .Once, Sarah Bingham's biggest challenge was making her students pay attention in class. Now, after rescuing a wounded stranger, she's landed in the middle of a battle between corrupt vampires and powerful immortals who also need blood to survive. Roland Warbrook is the most compelling man Sarah has ever laid hands on. But his desire for her is mingled with a hunger he can barely control. . .Sick of wrongful-death lawsuits every time a full moon comes around? Call the Underworld Detection Agency.As a human immune to magic, Sophie Lawson can help everyone from banshee to zombie transition into normal, everyday San Francisco life. With a handsome werewolf as her UDA boss and a fashionista vampire for a roommate, Sophie knows everything there is to know about the undead, the unseen, and the uncanny. . .Sick of wrongful-death lawsuits every time a full moon comes around? Call the Underworld Detection Agency.As a human immune to magic, Sophie Lawson can help everyone from banshee to zombie transition into normal, everyday San Francisco life. With a handsome werewolf as her UDA boss and a fashionista vampire for a roommate, Sophie knows everything there is to know about the undead, the unseen, and the uncanny. . .

1490 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

I'm not exactly sure when I fell in love with books. Probably on my mother's knee listening to her read Dr. Seuss to me. I do remember that I was barely old enough to cross the street by myself when I discovered the delights of the local library. Could anything be more wonderful than spending summer days surrounded by stacks of Nancy Drew mysteries? Over the years I fell in love with Victoria Holt, Jane Austen, Agatha Christie, and J.R.R. Tolkien just to name a few. I read poetry, essays, biographies, and plays. In fact, I read anything I could get my hands on.

Years later (no, I'm not admitting how many) I'm still an avid reader, and my tastes are still as varied as they were in my youth, which I suppose helps to explain why I enjoy writing regency historicals under the name of Deborah Raleigh, as well as my contemporary paranormals as Alexandra Ivy. For now that is enough to keep me busy, but who knows what the future might hold!

I do have a few other loves in my life besides reading and writing, the most important being my unbelievably patient husband, David, and my two sons, Chance and Alexander. Without their constant support and belief in me, I never could have been able to follow my dreams. They are truly my heroes.

--From authors website--

Reviews

[Buffy Kennedy]

IN STILL DARKNESS BY DIANNE DUVALL

For a novella, this book is EVERY bit as good as the full length novels in the series! It was originally part of the Predatory anthology, but was recently released on its own. I’m so glad it has, so it can get the attention it deserves.

Richart’s story takes place primarily between books 3 and 4, but contains glimpses of events from his point of view from book 2 as well. It’s sexy, riveting, and most of all it’s adorably sweet. While it’s overall an awesome novella, my favorite part actually involves Roland. Too freakin’ funny!

In Still Darkness is an exciting and just plain fun novella in Dianne Duvall’s Immortal Guardians world. Fans of the series would be remiss if they skipped it!

DARKNESS DAWNS BY DIANNE DUVALL

This novel is utterly compelling and truly unique! Dianne Duvall introduces a neat version of vampire lore that is still completely believable, and does so in a simple enough way as to easily understand it all, yet complex enough to stay interesting. There are laugh out loud funny moments, heart-pounding action sequences, and steamy, but sweetly sensual sex.

The characters, oh the characters! You can’t help but fall for every single character, each having that special something that draws you in. While still able to have a little fun here and there, everyone behaved like adults and for the first time in a really long time, there’s tension and conflict, but none of the characters ever make me want to smack them upside the head for being stupidly stubborn in fighting a situation or for simply not opening their mouth and talking out something irking them.

Overall, the book is well written and well-paced, grabbing the reader’s interest right from the very first page and never letting go. It’ll have you reading well into the night unable to put it down. The best part is there’s no cliffhanger ending! However, you are left with a question burning in your mind, making you down right twitch in anticipation for the next book…I would know *twitch*.

My first 4-star review, this story has easily climbed into my favorites list and refuses to budge. I literally can’t find anything in it to complain about. You’ll find everything you’re looking for in a paranormal romance within the pages, and I will recommend this to anyone who enjoys the genre. My (signed *squee*) copy now resides on my “Precious” shelf along with some of my other favorites!

[Rachel]

Darkness Dawns (Immortal Guardians #1) Amazing new start to the series! Awesome story! Can't wait for the next.

[Gwen]

Nice collection

Good collection of different authors. Loved the theme. Well read more of these authors books. Overall nice way to lose an afternoon or two.