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Dark Moons Rising
Deidra of Ravenhill is a daughter of light, a healer whose energy can be tapped by the one who marks her. Mordred, bastard son of Owain ap Coel, is determined to be that man. He’s captured the castle, killed her family, and forced her to train as a comforter, preparing her for his ultimate possession.
While Mordred is gone, having the brand made to claim her, Deidra manages to escape the castle. She nearly dies in the forest but is saved from falling into a poacher’s pit by Thorne, a dark lord, one of the race of giant shifters that she’s been taught to fear since childhood.
With dark moons due to rise on the most dangerous night of the year, Thorne must become a centaur for them to escape the monsters that roam with the god of chaos. He carries her to the safety of his brother’s hunting lodge, but is she truly out of danger? From Mordred, perhaps, but there are two dark lords who want her – if she’s willing to share.
While Mordred is gone, having the brand made to claim her, Deidra manages to escape the castle. She nearly dies in the forest but is saved from falling into a poacher’s pit by Thorne, a dark lord, one of the race of giant shifters that she’s been taught to fear since childhood.
With dark moons due to rise on the most dangerous night of the year, Thorne must become a centaur for them to escape the monsters that roam with the god of chaos. He carries her to the safety of his brother’s hunting lodge, but is she truly out of danger? From Mordred, perhaps, but there are two dark lords who want her – if she’s willing to share.
50 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 10, 2016
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Nia Farrell
86 books255 followersNia Farrell is a USA Today best-selling author, four-time Golden Flogger Finalist, and founding member of the Wicked Pens. Dubbed “The Queen of Steam,” she writes hot sex and happy endings in multiple genres and subgenres, including BDSM, ménage (MFM and MMF), MM, reverse harem, paranormal, MC, romantic intrigue, and Mafia. Regardless of genres, ultimately, her books are about the healing power of love.
Nia writes erotic romance as Nia Farrell, historical romance as Erinn Ellender Quinn, and erotica/romantic comedy as Ree L. Diehl. Her three pen names share a webpage at http://niafarrell.wordpress.com, where you can see tantalizing teasers and read steamy excerpts. As one reviewer puts it, “If you love sensual, emotional and powerful romance with a definite D/s dynamic, you should be reading Author Nia Farrell.”
Nia writes erotic romance as Nia Farrell, historical romance as Erinn Ellender Quinn, and erotica/romantic comedy as Ree L. Diehl. Her three pen names share a webpage at http://niafarrell.wordpress.com, where you can see tantalizing teasers and read steamy excerpts. As one reviewer puts it, “If you love sensual, emotional and powerful romance with a definite D/s dynamic, you should be reading Author Nia Farrell.”
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March 10, 2016
I was truly fortunate to have been gifted this book from Nia Farrell in a competition and lucky me.
I've read all Nia's books and they are wonderful. This is totally different from her Three Graces Books.
For all those lovers of Paranormal and shifter story's you will totally fall in love this this one. If you have never tried this genre is is a wonderful place to start. I loved it. I hope this is a prequel to a whole new series. Hint hint NIA!!!!!
This is a short story it is filled to the brim with adventure, it had a exciting start which lead into a lusty sexy hot steamy love fest. Omg I want some.
Deidra daughter of the light escapes after being in prisoned in her own home. She finds herself in a terrible position and if she can't find help her fate could be much worse.
Thorne tall dark and different finds a true damsel in distress and decides to take her home, Ragan brother to Thorne also very tall dark and different agrees to help.
If only the story had been longer that's my only complaint.
Thank you Nia Farrell for this wonderful gift. ❤️
I've read all Nia's books and they are wonderful. This is totally different from her Three Graces Books.
For all those lovers of Paranormal and shifter story's you will totally fall in love this this one. If you have never tried this genre is is a wonderful place to start. I loved it. I hope this is a prequel to a whole new series. Hint hint NIA!!!!!
This is a short story it is filled to the brim with adventure, it had a exciting start which lead into a lusty sexy hot steamy love fest. Omg I want some.
Deidra daughter of the light escapes after being in prisoned in her own home. She finds herself in a terrible position and if she can't find help her fate could be much worse.
Thorne tall dark and different finds a true damsel in distress and decides to take her home, Ragan brother to Thorne also very tall dark and different agrees to help.
If only the story had been longer that's my only complaint.
Thank you Nia Farrell for this wonderful gift. ❤️
March 12, 2016
I received an ARC of this novelette with piqued curiosity. I haven't read many shifter stories, but the premise excited me and I was intrigued. I am pleased to say that this book does not disappoint!
The reader is thrown straight into the action, following our protagonist as she makes her escape and then meets Thorne - one of her soon-to-be leading men! I don't want to give too much away as far as the plot goes, but needless to say things heat up with a sizzling display of sensuality.
I simply adored Farrell's writing style - the narrative has good pace and keeps you engaged throughout. The growing sexual chemistry is palpable and the sex scenes themselves are utterly compelling. I could well imagine (with growing envy) the scene being played out on my e-reader...
Five stars to Nia Farrell and a huge well done! My only complaint is that I wanted more!
The reader is thrown straight into the action, following our protagonist as she makes her escape and then meets Thorne - one of her soon-to-be leading men! I don't want to give too much away as far as the plot goes, but needless to say things heat up with a sizzling display of sensuality.
I simply adored Farrell's writing style - the narrative has good pace and keeps you engaged throughout. The growing sexual chemistry is palpable and the sex scenes themselves are utterly compelling. I could well imagine (with growing envy) the scene being played out on my e-reader...
Five stars to Nia Farrell and a huge well done! My only complaint is that I wanted more!
March 13, 2016
Dreamy Erotic Romance
When Deidra escapes her ruthless captors, her only thought is to find safety. Even the dark terrors of the forest are preferable to her future as a comforter to Mordred, who cut down her entire household to possess her. When she encounters handsome, brutally masculine Thorne, a shifter centaur, she begs sanctuary. He brings her to the home he shares with his brother, Ragan, and Deidra throws herself on their mercy. To save her from a life as a slave to Mordred, the two man-beasts agree to share her and to mark her as their own.
This book is delicious fantasy, full of heart, romance, and steamy sex. Don't miss it!
When Deidra escapes her ruthless captors, her only thought is to find safety. Even the dark terrors of the forest are preferable to her future as a comforter to Mordred, who cut down her entire household to possess her. When she encounters handsome, brutally masculine Thorne, a shifter centaur, she begs sanctuary. He brings her to the home he shares with his brother, Ragan, and Deidra throws herself on their mercy. To save her from a life as a slave to Mordred, the two man-beasts agree to share her and to mark her as their own.
This book is delicious fantasy, full of heart, romance, and steamy sex. Don't miss it!
March 30, 2016
3.5 stars!
March 10, 2016
Title: Dark Moons Rising
Author: Nia Farrell
Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan
Genre: #PRN #Centaur
My Score: 4 ☆☆☆☆
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Well this is quite story I was just given this short story which releases tomorrow so I thought well I'll go ahead and read it since Ms. Farrell is a new author for me. I have to say I was intrigued by it especially after I realized they were Centaur Brothers , half horse half man. And the sex geezzzzz Louise talk about hot. Of course one man is hot but two Woo-hoo Hot Steamy Sex wow take my breath away.
Deidra of Ravenhill, child of Sola, a daughter of light. Ask for Sanctuary the Centaur Brothers, Thorne and Ragan will they give it to her? If they do what will it cost her?
I was gifted this ARC for an honest and truthful review.
Author: Nia Farrell
Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan
Genre: #PRN #Centaur
My Score: 4 ☆☆☆☆
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Well this is quite story I was just given this short story which releases tomorrow so I thought well I'll go ahead and read it since Ms. Farrell is a new author for me. I have to say I was intrigued by it especially after I realized they were Centaur Brothers , half horse half man. And the sex geezzzzz Louise talk about hot. Of course one man is hot but two Woo-hoo Hot Steamy Sex wow take my breath away.
Deidra of Ravenhill, child of Sola, a daughter of light. Ask for Sanctuary the Centaur Brothers, Thorne and Ragan will they give it to her? If they do what will it cost her?
I was gifted this ARC for an honest and truthful review.
March 15, 2019
Cool concept - centaurs!
Interesting characters, Deidre, a girl who is sought after by the king, and kept and trained to service him, Thorne who rescues her when she makes her escape, saving her moments before..., and Ragan, Thorne's older brother.
I loved how she was the one who instigated the sexual relations not the men. Fantastic!
Interesting characters, Deidre, a girl who is sought after by the king, and kept and trained to service him, Thorne who rescues her when she makes her escape, saving her moments before..., and Ragan, Thorne's older brother.
I loved how she was the one who instigated the sexual relations not the men. Fantastic!
March 15, 2019
Cool concept - centaurs!
Interesting characters, Deidre, a girl who is sought after by the king, and kept and trained to service him, Thorne who rescues her when she makes her escape, saving her moments before..., and Ragan, Thorne's older brother.
I loved how she was the one who instigated the sexual relations not the men. Fantastic!
Interesting characters, Deidre, a girl who is sought after by the king, and kept and trained to service him, Thorne who rescues her when she makes her escape, saving her moments before..., and Ragan, Thorne's older brother.
I loved how she was the one who instigated the sexual relations not the men. Fantastic!
March 15, 2019
This is my first centaur shifter book, and I must say Thorne and Ragan are magnificent specimens and quite drool worthy. I liked that the brothers felt a connection to Deidra, and that they really seemed to care for her comfort, safety, and pleasure. Quick sensual read. Loved it.
March 16, 2019
A short but eventful story.
When Deidra runs from her capture, she is saved by Thorne - a centaur...
There it all starts...
A hot read that wants me to know more.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
When Deidra runs from her capture, she is saved by Thorne - a centaur...
There it all starts...
A hot read that wants me to know more.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
March 5, 2019
Deidra a daughter of light, escapes from a castle known as Ravenhill. It was taken under siege by Mordred. she was to be Mordred's, he wanted her power. Mordred asked for her hand but her father refused spurned he vowed he would have her. Soon her family was murdered along with her people.
Escaping through the forest large arms caught her. The arms belong to Thorn a centaur he takes her home to his brother's Ragan agrees to grant sanctuary. Deidra offers to share her light if they mark her as theirs as it will protect her from Mordred the brothers agree to this.
This is s short but steamy read & highly enjoyable I loved it, 5 stars.
Escaping through the forest large arms caught her. The arms belong to Thorn a centaur he takes her home to his brother's Ragan agrees to grant sanctuary. Deidra offers to share her light if they mark her as theirs as it will protect her from Mordred the brothers agree to this.
This is s short but steamy read & highly enjoyable I loved it, 5 stars.
March 16, 2016
Lia review of Dark Moon Rising by Nia Farrell
*****
This is one heck of a hot little read. I have never read a book with a centaur shifter before and I just absolutely loved it. I couldn't think of a better one to introduce the idea.
Deidra has been held captive and put through training to be claimed by Mordred, who killed her whole family just to own her. It takes planning but she finally is able to flee when he's away from the castle. The run through the forest has drained everything out of her when she comes across Thorne, a Dark Lord who agrees to help Deidra. While he is helping her,she learns he is a Centaur shifter as his hot brother. Can she learn to love them both? Read what comes next it this scorching novella.
Nia Farrell writes great erotica (and a little bird told me there is more to come in this particular story) that just makes you want to go back for more.
I was given this book in exchange for my honest review ~ Lia
*****
This is one heck of a hot little read. I have never read a book with a centaur shifter before and I just absolutely loved it. I couldn't think of a better one to introduce the idea.
Deidra has been held captive and put through training to be claimed by Mordred, who killed her whole family just to own her. It takes planning but she finally is able to flee when he's away from the castle. The run through the forest has drained everything out of her when she comes across Thorne, a Dark Lord who agrees to help Deidra. While he is helping her,she learns he is a Centaur shifter as his hot brother. Can she learn to love them both? Read what comes next it this scorching novella.
Nia Farrell writes great erotica (and a little bird told me there is more to come in this particular story) that just makes you want to go back for more.
I was given this book in exchange for my honest review ~ Lia
March 16, 2019
I knew this book was going to be a hot read because of author Nia Farrell's amazing writing. And also by the man on the cover🔥. This book didn't disappoint me at all! Deidra, daughter of light, is on the run in the forest from evil Mordred. Mordred wants Deidra for her abilities. He has slaughtered her family and the towns people to get her to bend. Thorne, a centaur, rescues Deidra and takes her back to his brother, Ragan hunting lodge. Thorne and Ragan vow to protect Deidra as their own. Enjoy this fast read of the passion and gentleness Thorne and Ragan have for Deidre.
March 16, 2019
I knew this book was going to be a hot read because of author Nia Farrell's amazing writing. And also by the man on the cover🔥. This book didn't disappoint me at all! Deidra, daughter of light, is on the run in the forest from evil Mordred. Mordred wants Deidra for her abilities. He has slaughtered her family and the towns people to get her to bend. Thorne, a centaur, rescues Deidra and takes her back to his brother, Ragan hunting lodge. Thorne and Ragan vow to protect Deidra as their own. Enjoy this fast read of the passion and gentleness Thorne and Ragan have for Deidre.
May 8, 2017
Dark Moons Rising
Loved this story it was just the kind of cute fictional story I love to read. The characters were very imaginable and the story flowed with a mixture that makes you want to keep reading till you finish it. That is what happened to me. I highly recommend this quick read.
Loved this story it was just the kind of cute fictional story I love to read. The characters were very imaginable and the story flowed with a mixture that makes you want to keep reading till you finish it. That is what happened to me. I highly recommend this quick read.
March 18, 2019
Wow!!
Deidra sought protection as she fled Mordred. Thorne finds Deidra and saves her from falling into a predator's pit. After revealing his centaur shapeshifting to Deidra, Thorne races to his home before darkness can take them. His brother, Ragan, meets them and Deidra pleads her case. I will not reveal anymore hotness. Must Read!!!
Deidra sought protection as she fled Mordred. Thorne finds Deidra and saves her from falling into a predator's pit. After revealing his centaur shapeshifting to Deidra, Thorne races to his home before darkness can take them. His brother, Ragan, meets them and Deidra pleads her case. I will not reveal anymore hotness. Must Read!!!
May 26, 2019
Hot
I won this book in a FB event. It is erotic, hot romantic and has a little bit of fantasy thrown in to spice things up. Just what I was looking for in a quick hot rub one out book. Enjoy!
I won this book in a FB event. It is erotic, hot romantic and has a little bit of fantasy thrown in to spice things up. Just what I was looking for in a quick hot rub one out book. Enjoy!
August 18, 2020
Could have been a great book if it had been longer and actually had a plot other than a mfm sex scene which really is all this book is. One long sex scene.
So much potential but wasted.
Hot af mind you but I like a good story to go with my fucking!:)
So much potential but wasted.
Hot af mind you but I like a good story to go with my fucking!:)
December 31, 2017
I don't think Nia Farrell can write anything terrible. This book can capture you and take you somewhere else!!! Must read!
February 2, 2018
This is a nice Novella. It’s a quick easy read with a HEA.
March 15, 2019
A fabulous book. Loved it from the start. A page turner that just gripped you and wanted more.
A fabulous book. An amazing read xx
A fabulous book. An amazing read xx
March 16, 2019
A quick sexy romp with 2 alpha males, and a goddess of light. Nia's books are a great quick read when you don't have alot of time and looking for a reverse harem.
March 16, 2019
Sexy novella
A quick sexy romp with 2 alpha males, and a goddess of light. Nia's books are a great quick read when you don't have alot of time and looking for a reverse harem.
A quick sexy romp with 2 alpha males, and a goddess of light. Nia's books are a great quick read when you don't have alot of time and looking for a reverse harem.
April 11, 2016
Are you ready for a read that will have you burning calories due to excessive sweating? Want to burn calories through your lunch hour by raising your internal temperature? Need to release tension so you can sleep well at night? Or do you just love to read erotic PNR which includes shifters, menage & touches of BDSM? Whichever category you fall into, Dark Moons Rising is definitely the novella you should read!
Our heroine has escaped a madman who captured her castle, killed her family, has had her trained as a "comforter" (read submissive) for his own future pleasure and is looking forward to stealing not only her virginity but her healing powers when he takes her body. She finds an opportunity to escape and takes it, disappearing into the forest on the eve of the most dangerous night of the year - a night when monsters come out! There starts her real trials or possibly her salvation!
As with all Nia Farrell's other writing, this short read is exceptionally well-written, flows effortlessly, has believable characters (even for a paranormal) and has no shortage of the hot and steamy menage action we expect from her. I have yet to read a book by this author which was less than 5 stars, and this is no exception!
Our heroine has escaped a madman who captured her castle, killed her family, has had her trained as a "comforter" (read submissive) for his own future pleasure and is looking forward to stealing not only her virginity but her healing powers when he takes her body. She finds an opportunity to escape and takes it, disappearing into the forest on the eve of the most dangerous night of the year - a night when monsters come out! There starts her real trials or possibly her salvation!
As with all Nia Farrell's other writing, this short read is exceptionally well-written, flows effortlessly, has believable characters (even for a paranormal) and has no shortage of the hot and steamy menage action we expect from her. I have yet to read a book by this author which was less than 5 stars, and this is no exception!
June 19, 2016
Author Nia Farrell captures stories of myths, magic and romance with her writing, she leads us to feel as if it could be real with descriptions, characters, settings. The storyline is so precise leading you from one sequence to another. Thorne, Ragan and Deidra are in no way real but you want them to be.
September 15, 2016
Thoroughly enjoyable
Nia Farrell captured my heart and filled my mind with her authenticity and attention to detail. Incredibly well written, marvelous descriptions, didn't want the story to end. This was my first story, but will definitely won't be my last
Nia Farrell captured my heart and filled my mind with her authenticity and attention to detail. Incredibly well written, marvelous descriptions, didn't want the story to end. This was my first story, but will definitely won't be my last
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