Dark Master's Redemption

Vampire Masters of Italy #4

by Ava Ward

My dark master is lost to the demon within… can we return him, and save all we hold dear?

My Vampire Master Quinn rages as a Vampire Revenant, a creature of utter Night, as my Fae Prince Lucca and I give our everything to get him back.

But to do so, we have to deal with the coldest man I’ve ever met—the Dark Winter Fae Master of Novakitsk, a city of ice up in the barren north.

Fighting erupts in Florence from our absence; the Vampire Council of Rome takes over Quinn’s Dark Haven, as Lucca’s father moves to destroy our budding Summer Fae rebellion.

As we return to a Florence in ruin, we must escape fast—to the human world, where my own Summer Fae parents have set up a sanctuary for Dark Fae like me and my beloveds.

But even my home is not safe, as the Vampire Council comes calling.

And battle erupts on every side now—as they make their move to take us down, for good.

From an Amazon bestselling and award-winning author in Paranormal Romance & Fantasy Romance, the Dark Fae Masters of Italy is an enthralling slow-burn, high heat contemporary romantasy for adults.

With enemies-to-lovers, fae princes and royal courts, plus dark vampire danger, this series features passionate adventure, a lush secondary world, and second chance romance between the two main heroes, complementing the bond they form with their heroine.

330 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 28, 2024

Reviews

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book in the series so far.
Ms Ward nailed it as she continued to develop the complex, sexually charged relationship between the three bound MCs. The love between the three of them builds and builds through the book. The story goes at a cracking pace and draws the reader in completely. I really enjoy the descriptive writing Ms Ward uses in her stories. She continues this in this series, building the worlds and characters in colourful detail, making you feel you are fully immersed in the book.
The tension and suspense was maintained throughout and the book contained uplifting themes. It was great that our heroes managed a few wins in this one after the bleak storyline in book 3.
Really looking forward to the conclusion as the enemies gather their forces against the MC underdogs. No doubt love will prevail but I'm keen to see how Ms Ward will bring it to a final conclusion.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an independent review.

[Shivani McFarland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fast pace, exciting read in the Vampire Masters of Italy series by Ava Ward. In book 4 we see Lucca and Ariana along with Curio rush to Novakitsk in the barren North to one of the largest Dark Fae refuge in hopes to save Quinn before he becomes full revenant. The powerful, cold, no nonsense Master Vasily Ilyov rules this Siberian fortress and Prince Curio, Master Ilyov's son, tries to enlist his father's help. Master Ilyov tries to dissuade the trio by pronouncing Quinn too far gone, but the group persevere and Master Ilyov finally relents to teach Lucca and Ariana how to help Quinn but he is a hard task master and pushes them too their limit. Ariana comes up with a plan without the Master around to bring Quinn back, not before Master Ilyov imparts to them some crucial information and teachings.

Gold Eyes, the Vampire Council, and many others come into play. Ariana parents are crucial at this moment for Dark Haven as the Vampire Council of Rome takes over. Plus the steam!!! let's not forget about the steam this is so very important! This is barely the tip of the Ice burg as Ms. Ward artfully unwinds this beautifully detailed, exciting fight for survival. The teaching that our trio learn will change them forever and all involved. I love how Ms. Ward shares some wisdom which I liken to the ego as "Gold Eyes" and how to overcome his hold on Ariana, Lucca, and Quinn and what they learn is life changing.

Book 4 "Dark Master's Redemption: Vampire Master's of Italy" is everything I hoped for and so unexpectedly, happily much more.

[Esmeralda Silva Tenazinha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a real page Turner! I think its my favorite in the series till now, because there is so much action, plot twists, Discoverys, traitors, allies... So much going on. I personaly likes the trip to the cold north, the King of Ice is and amazing charecther and was a great adition to the story. I'm so sad about Quinn, he is my favorite and I really want him hack. Ariana and Lucca must save him. I hope everything goes to plan. Fantastic book .

[Lana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Ward does it again! She really is the queen of sizzling hot and erotic dark fae/vampire shifter fantasy, and in this book we start off with finding Quinn, the master of the dark haven in Florence, lost to his revenant form, he is dangerous and wrathful and needs to be subdued until help could be found. Meanwhile Ariana and Lucca will do anything to free and bring back the third part to their love triad. They need to seek help from the dark winter fae master of Novakitsk, a city of ice in the barren north, who also happens to be the father of Curio, who travels with them. He is a cold hard man who might kill them on sight rather than help them, but Ariana and Lucca will face anything to save their partner. Whilst Quinn is away his antagonist has taken over his dark haven and enslaved his vampires to his evil and very powerful will. The gold eyes is still hounding their every move, they find out that they are his progeny and that they will never break from his hold unless the forget all they ever fought for and started afresh. All three had projects they were working to implement but they all started from an angry and vengeful starting point, now they knew that only by seeking the truth within their hearts and fighting from true love could they win such a battle. The fight is on and the battle they face is enormous, however all three have come to grips with leaving all behind and starting afresh with a loving heart. Can they defeat those who oppose them? Can they free the dark fae and see equality reign at last amongst all creatures? They have the support of Ariana's family and many loyal friends but they also face betrayal from Lucca's father and those who pretended to be loyal. This book is another page turner, it is powerful, and very insightful in that one must always be true to one's heart and not to one's ego to win! I love it and cannot get enough of Ms. Ward's writing so I look forward to the 5th book and the ending to this gripping series!

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

More fast-paced action for the bonded trio

After last time, this continues to step up the tension, and the forces against Ariana, Quinn and Lucca start close in on them. They learn more about their deadly foe and its insidious nature and intent, while running and hiding to centre themselves, master their magics and prepare for battle. Good plan but time and the Vampire Council wait for no man, or other Twilight Realm inhabitant.
Ava draws us immediately back into the Twilight Realm with her inimitable writing, almost more poetry than prose with a cadence all of its own, whisking us away from the Red Letter Hotel Florence to travel in search of knowledge and safety. New characters are fascinating, old history is told, present day action is fast and furious, and Quinn is wonderful.
The conclusion will be epic, I'm sure, and it's going to be a long four months until Dark Fae's Destiny.

[Audrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book 4 of this series follows Ariana, Lucca, and Quinn on their adventures to return Quinn from his Revenant state, help Quinn’s Dark Haven, help Lucca’s rebellion, and help the Dark Fae. The trio learns more about “Gold Eyes” and how their past has been tainted from the beginning. You will learn more about Ariana’s parents and their involvement with the fae. The Music of the Spheres plays an even larger role. This book follows the same vibe as the previous installments. If you enjoyed the first 3 books of this series, then book 4 won’t disappoint. I personally prefer Ms. Wards’s Royal Dragon Bind series.

[Queen · Rating 5 out of 5]

...And it's on!!

Vampire Masters of Italy book 4 Dark Masters Redemption by Ms. Ava Ward

This story is amazing. Our trio of Quinn, Ariana and Luca is finally balanced. The backstory, their history is very detailed in this installment quite a few wow moments. We are meeting parents, new allies, we're in the Twilight realm and in the real world. The story hits the ground running. picking up from where it left off at the end of book three. I just can't get enough. I can't wait for the finale the final battle will be epic. ~Queen~

[Phyllis · Rating 5 out of 5]

In book 4 of Ava Ward's Vampire Masters of Italy series, she treats us to another wonderfully descriptive experience. Quinn, Ariana and Lucca's story gets more intense. They discover more Dark Fae to help with Quinn's revenant. It was another enthralling and masterful work. The book was well written and beautifully done. I can't wait for her next book. I was given an ARC and am voluntarily reviewing it

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fast-paced and action-packed story in the Vampire Masters of Italy series. As is expected from Ms. Ward Dark Master’s Redemption is richly written with sumptuous details and unrivaled world building. I also appreciate the overall message of ‘love overcomes all’ and ‘be true to yourself’.
The book played out like a movie in my mind. If you enjoy an imaginative and fantastical plot full of intrigue, action, magic and steamy romance then this series is for you.

[Christine Willingham · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as an ARC. I love the story. Love the characters and sad that we loose some. Really hate the cliffhanger ending, but otherwise I loved it. Hope I don't have to wait to long for the next one.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

They have lost him to the inner demon and she knows she needs to find a way to save him. It is not going to be easy as she will have to deal with them and they are cold hearted. What will she have to do? How will she get on? Can she save him? See how she gets on

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

We last left our trio in a state with Quinn as a vampire revenant and things quickly move as disaster strikes. A quick page turner as you want to find out what happens next. Loving the interactions between characters and how will the Dark Fae prevail. A must read.

[SEng · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! The adventure continues as Ariana and Lucca try to save Quinn. This is an exciting, fast paced story with plenty of steam. I enjoyed every minute and look forward to reading more. I received an arc of the book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Marlys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. I was drawn into the story from beginning to end. I didn't want to put this book down. The story telling is spectacular.

[Cleocutie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great continuation of the series. There is plenty of action and suspense as Ariana and her men fight to survive.

[C L · Rating 5 out of 5]

A enjoyable read, Ms Ward continues the trio's fight for Quinn.