Falcon

Knights of Black Swan #10

by Victoria Danann

IT'S THEIR TURN!
The next generation of the Knights of Black Swan have been inducted and vested with all the privileges and responsibilities of the legends in whose shadows they took their training. They are coming into their prime as servants of The Order, but still have most of their lives ahead. Or so each one hopes.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Victoria Danann, brings us a sizzling new take on the Knights of Black Swan. The boys are all grown up and bursting at the seams looking for action.
Black Swan believed they'd found the cure for the vampire virus, but it mutated and the resurgence threatened to be the extinction of humanity within a generation. But help emerges from a most unexpected source, a vampire.
Meanwhile, the new Director of Operations is cute, curvilicious and has Falcon reeling. And he doesn't need distractions when he's busy saving the world.
The epic saga that has won BEST PARANORMAL ROMANCE SERIES the past three years in a row (Reviewers Choice Awards, the Paranormal Romance Guild) continues with a new crop of vampire hunters that we already know and love.

Genres: Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Vampires, Fantasy, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Elves

339 pages, ebook

First published October 28, 2016

About the author

Over three million books sold.
Eighteen times Amazon #1.

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Victoria Danann, is the author of over forty works of romance: paranormal, scifi, fantasy, and contemporary.

Her Knights of Black Swan series was voted BEST PARANORMAL ROMANCE SERIES FIVE YEARS IN A ROW!

WEBSITE: https://www.VictoriaDanann.com

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/authorvictoriadanann

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COZY WOMEN'S ROMANTASY

Not Too Late 1. Midlife Magic
Not Too Late 2. Midlife Mayhem
Not Too Late 3. Midlife Mojo
Not Too Late 4. Midlife at Midnight
Not Too Late 5. Midlife at Midsummer
Not Too Late 6. Trials of Tregeagle
Not Too Late 7. Hallow Hill at Halloween 1
Not Too Late 8. Hallow Hill at Halloween 2 P
Not Too Late 9. MADE


WITCHES and WARLOCKS

Witches of Wimberley 1. Willem
Witches of Wimberley 2. Witch Wants Forever
Witches of Wimberley 3. Wednesday

READING ORDER:


THE KNIGHTS OF BLACK SWAN

Knights of Black Swan 1.My Familiar Stranger
Knights of Black Swan 2. The Witch's Dream
Knights of Black Swan 3. A Summoner's Tale (BEST PARANORMAL ROMANCE NOVEL OF THE YEAR, 2013)
Knights of Black Swan 4. Moonlight (BEST SHIFTER NOVEL OF THE YEAR, 2013)
Knights of Black Swan 5. Gathering Storm
Knights of Black Swan 6. A Tale of Two Kingdoms
Knights of Black Swan 7. Solomon's Sieve (BEST VAMPIRE NOVEL OF THE YEAR, 2014)
Knights of Black Swan 8. Vampire Hunter
Knights of Black Swan 9. Journey Man
Knights of Black Swan 10. Falcon (BEST PARANORMAL ROMANCE NOVEL OF THE YEAR, 2016)
Knights of Black Swan 11. Jax
Knights of Black Swan 12. Deliverance
Knights of Black Swan 13. Black Dog
Knights of Black Swan 14. Trespass
Knights of Black Swan 15. Irish War Cry
Knights of Black Swan 16. The Music Demon

Order of the Black Swan Novels
Black Swan Novel, Prince of Demons


THE HYBRIDS

Exiled 1. Carnal
Exiled 2. Crave
Exiled 3, Charming


THE WEREWOLVES

New Scotia Pack 1. Shield Wolf: Liulf
New Scotia Pack 2. Wolf Lover: Konochur
New Scotia Pack 3. Fire Wolf: Cinaed

HOTBLOODED 1. Stalk


CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Sons of Sanctuary MC , Book 1. Two Princes
Sons of Sanctuary MC , Book 2. The Biker's Brother
Sons of Sanctuary MC , Book 3. Nomad
Sons of Sanctuary MC , Book 4. Devil's Marker
Sons of Sanctuary MC, Book 5. Roadhouse
Cajun Devils MC, Book 1. Batiste
Sons of Sanctuary MC, Book 5. Roadhouse

Reviews

[Pam James · Rating 5 out of 5]

This in my opinion is The Best Book of the Year!
I so enjoyed this book.
1st time since I was in high school that I ugly sobbed over a book. (Mrs. Mike.)
I Cried over Carnal. But Not like this one.
I was so invested in this book. Victoria Danann took me to another hemisphere.
When Jimmie (My Husband) came in to check on me, and he said is it the book. I just nodded my head. Victoria did it again. Made me cry!
I want to share a quote from this book that touched me right to the heart.
(The sound of laughter coming from further in the room shocked Falcon enough to cause his head to jerk in that direction. It was Elora, leaning on Ram and laughing at something he or one of the others had said. That laughter caused his stomach to clench. It also made him breathe a little faster. That was when he knew. And there it is. That thing that Monq kept asking him about in the weekly sessions he still kept. What did he want? What did he want? What did he want? That’s what he wanted. To laugh, even when there wasn’t much to laugh about. Maybe have somebody to hear it and treasure it. That laughter. It was like a little gift from the gods, a bit of stardust fallen to a world where there was little to be happy about. And he wanted it. Bad. He tried to remember the last time he’d laughed and realized it had been so long that he might not know how. His eyes slid over to Wakey who was chatting up the guy tending bar. Wakenmann had never forgotten how to laugh. He didn’t even realize it was special, magical. He just took it for granted. That’s what Falcon wanted, to laugh so long and so hard and so often that he took it for granted.)
:: This is what we all want. Someone to laugh with. That is why it is so touching.
I also fell in love with Jaxon Kell the Vampire.. I loved his sense of Humor.
I would love to read his story also! Just keep them coming Victoria! So well written. Captures your attention from the get go and keeps you enthralled to the ending. Great HEA.
From a Forever Fan... Pam James.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

So excited to finally get the stories of the trainees!! Well, they aren't trainees anymore! Great story, so much emotion! You can tell Victoria puts her all into her books!!

[Rebecca Austin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kristoph Falcon, (Falcon) has just received a medal for his bravery along with his partner, Rolfe Wakenmann and it is the first time that trainees have received the medal. Known as the Kid Unit (K Unit), at Jefferson the vampire hunters have had their hands full these days.

Gretchen Galen is the new Director of Operations at Jefferson Unit and is immediately attracted to Falcon but his behavior towards her is unacceptable. Will Falcon be able to apologize to Gretchen and convince her to give him a second chance?

Jaxon Kell has been a vampire since 1379 and he is not the typical vampire that Jefferson Unit has been watching. When he comes to Falcon with an offer, will Glenndon Catch take him up on it? Will Jaxon be able to help Jefferson Unit start taking down larger numbers of vampires in order to help them all out?

This book was full of good twists and turns and some sad ones for sure.

I loved the mistakes that Falcon made towards Gretchen and how well he apologized. I think it really took learning more about him to accept the mistakes that he made and realize that he really didn't make certain comments to hurt her. I loved watching their relationship progress.

Right away I loved Jax and I am so excited for the next book to come out which centers around him. I love this new type of vampire and I completely understand why he wants to help Jefferson Unit. I felt so bad for him with what happened with U Unit and I'm glad he had people to support him.

This series is so good and I am excited to learn more about this new unit!

[Nelta · Rating 5 out of 5]

The next generation of Knights of Black Swan are coming of age and Ms Danann continues her series with Falcon's story. She gives her readers a gamut of emotions between the pages of this book. There's a mix of the old (brought out of retirement) with the new Knights in "Falcon:Resistance" as the Knights battle the war with vampire....A new hidden breed of vampire is introduced and the reader can't help but like (love even) Jax...
Bravo Ms Danann for the interesting and emotionally charged continuation of The Knights of Black Swan series....
Looking forward to reading Jax's story.

[Epiphany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly loved this book. Ms Danann has a bewitching way of weaving words into the most fabulous stories. I am in awe of her talent. While reading this book I had most of the same feeling and emotions that I had when I read her first book, My Familiar Stranger. I can't wait to see what wonderful, spellbinding journey Ms Danann takes us on with this series. I can not recommend Victoria Danann enough. If you read her first book My Familiar Stranger or this book you will know why so many of us have become forever fans.

[Mercedes · Rating 4 out of 5]

The next in the Black Swan series , younger but with the same attitude.
Good drama,action,angst,characters and of course romance.
Didn't think I would like this book because it wasn't with the same characters but it is just as good.
And the B Team does show up.
Really enjoyed reading.

[Becky Burciaga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Typical of Ms Danann books, especially Black Swan Knights books, you're drawn into the story from the first page...more importantly, IT'S A NEW BLACK SWAN KNIGHTS STORY!! 'Nuf Said. Though this author is a gifted storyteller and all her books, regardless of the genre, are readily consumed as soon as they are released, the Black Swan Knights will always be my go to guilty pleasure, leave everything as is, where it is and loose myself in another world book, everything else can wait!

It is such a joy to see the young men of previous BSK books grown into the knights they were destined to be. Remembering back to earlier stories of Falcon and Wakenmann, even Spaz, then reading of their heroics here, was such a reading jackpot. In place is the wry banter and smart, sharp dialog that is always found in this author's books. The author's voice may be the same, but the characters' distinct personalities shine through.

Truth: When the story pertains to anything Rammel Hawkins, there will always be laughter involved. Ms Danann's characterization of the elf is off the charts hilarious...I have yet to read any other author who has created such a character who is larger than life, with a personality to match. And he's not even real! The level of levity that involves anything Ram is always beyond measure. Having so many characters from previous books as complete parts of the overall story was a real treat. Having the B Team together again, in action just added to the goodness that was this story.

This author creates heroes, men and women who you'd love to meet and get to know. Through her books, Ms Danann brings to life these characters, for the reader to form an emotional bond with. Theses are stories that are easy to read time and again, they never get old. Next up is Jax's story, can't wait!

This ARC was provided by the author, I voluntarily am providing my honest review.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Re-reading.

Original Review Still Stands: I could not put this book down! Literally. All day long. I was glued to my Kindle. It is that good. And, what a way to begin the Knights of the Black Swan's Next Generation! I don't want to give anything away. I will say that this book will stay with me for a long time. I laughed and shed tears. Outstanding! Onto "Jax."

[Hollie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this original series, so I was happy to see that there is now a spin-off series. This book had an abundance of new characters and we also got some follow-up on our beloved characters from the original series. I found this book to be a good read. It did have somewhat of an "insta-love" feel to it but it still made for a solid read. I'll definitely read more in the series.

[Llaph · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this one. It was an interesting change to have the vampire hunters ... like ... actually be hunting vampire. That is instead of being told how and what they did while they took care of other stuff that cropped up. It still seemed to be a bit light in the whole combat/how they took care of hunting said vampire, but it wasn’t too important to me since I didn’t really use that as a reason to fall in love with this series to begin with.
Gretchen and Chris were just ... well I thought their back and forth were cute and enjoyed their love story for the most part. It was nice to see a guy actually be inventive when it came to getting what he wanted instead of relying on the old tried and true methods. I love how Gretchen took care of the flowers … that might’ve worked with Genevieve but not her.
The advent of a formerly unknown strain of vampire was just a little too coincidental to me, but it was still entertaining to read about. I’m thinking that there is a new direction things are going. I did find it a bit weird that the really hard and difficult things were taken care of by a team from Edinburgh that we never were introduced to or actually talked to beyond them “taking care of it.” I’m looking forward to reading Jax’s book and seeing what role these new vampire play in things from now on.
My only complaint that I noticed in previous books too in a smaller way is the fixation on a girl’s weight. Seriously talking about diets and the like when you have male characters eating whatever they want, for the most part including Ellora, is just silly. Up until like the previous couple of books the guys didn’t give much care about what they ate either and now they are all about eating healthy, for the most part at least the older knights. Which … you know over 30 is getting up in age and all. If things keep going that way in regards to age I might just read something else since I basically “grown” with this series and I’ve aged along with B team and constant reminders of how people near my age are old … gets pretty damn tiresome and doesn’t make me want to keep up with the series.
At least those stupid references need to stinking go since I don’t find them too funny and I’m not usually the type of person to be sensitive about my age. I’m only 37 for Paddy’s sake.

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Danann never fails to draw the reader into the amazing world she has created. So like ours, but just a little different. The characters are complex, infuriating, brave, intriguing, honorable and a whole bunch of other adjectives that would take up the entire review.

In Falcon we are reintroduced to K Team-all grown up and doing what they've been trained to do-fight vampire. There's laughter, joy, sadness, love and lost. There were times I wanted to toss my Kindle out the window in frustration, there were times I had to turn it off and walk away to pull myself together before continuing. And the ending...heart-breaking, heart-wrenching and, heart-hopeful. Grab your favorite beverage, turn off all your devices and settle in for an afternoon of reading. And be sure to have tissues nearby-you're gonna need them. I look forward with anticipation to the next installments of this amazing series.

[Pamela Talley · Rating 5 out of 5]

FALCON: Resistance (KBS Next Generation Book 1) FIVE STARS!
November 1, 2016
By Pamela Talley

Once more Victoria Danann has done it. The Knights of the Black Swan are special stories that Falcon Next Generation took to new emotional highs. I laughed out loud and cried like a baby. Back is the K Team, Sin, Spaz, Wakey and Falcon but they are faced with a mutated virus ridden vampire. The Black Swan knights are faced with an overwhelming number of vampire but help will come from an unexpected source. Victoria's characters seem so real. I so hated for the book to end. Master storyteller Danann takes you on a rollercoaster ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Also included are those sexy bits that keep you reading late into the night.
Black Swan Knights series fans will love the Next Generation stories. Falcon will reintroduce you to old friends and you will make new ones. Thank you, Victoria, wish I could give you more than FIVE STARS!

[KDRBCK · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Heart Is Bleeding

Falcon: Resistance Knights of Black Swan Next Generation Book 1

is the next book in the installment of The Knights of Black Swan series by Victoria Danann.
When you like The Knights of Black Swan Series, you will love this (next in series or new series) book.
It´s their turn. - And what a turn !!
Kristof Falcon a young Knight meets Gretchen the new Director of Order Office.
Kris is lonely and adores her but Gretchen is stubborn.
In Falcon- Resistance we meet old acquaintances as Wakey, Ram ,Storm, Lady Laken ,Glen and others. And there are new enemies and allies.
There is Jaxon- oh Jax. I hope he gets his own book !
Falcon is a book that stays with you for days.
I Highly-Highly recommend this book.
5 teary eyed stars and a big Thank you Victoria Danann

[Anna-marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a cracking book this was! I absolutely loved it and couldn’t put it down. It was action packed and thrilling and was packed with laughter & a few tears.
I enjoyed hearing more from the next generation of Black Knights, Falcon, Spaz, Sin & Whakey. They are a fantastic bunch of guys & had me in stitches. Falcon especially impressed me with his maturity and foresight (possible future Sovereign material me thinks?).
We cannot forget our new resident Vampire Jax, he had such a great sense of humour and is perfectly suited to his role, and he was great.
We also get to hear from our old favourites, who never disappoint.
Ms.Danann has managed to start us on a whole new journey with The Knights of the Black Swan, with new knights to fall in love with, but never forgetting our first loves.
I thought this was an amazing story.

[Rebecca Stigers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Victoria Danann had yet again given us a trip back to Jefferson Unit...we get to visit with not only the famous B team but we get to see the new kids, who are NOT kids anymore. This story takes you places that make you laugh, cry, feel things deep inside. As with all her stories she makes you open up and feel. This was one if those stories. You need to know the history of these young Black Swan Knights. That's why I recommend you start with the first book in the series My Familiar Stranger, the first book. Trust me you'll have all the feelings with this story, you'll laugh, cry, get mad, laugh again and most of all you'll love these young knights just about as much as the famous vampire hunters we met in the first book. Thanks Ms.Danann for bringing us back and reminding us why your one bada** author!

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrific addition to the Black Swan world, as usually you will laugh, cry, scream, and be shocked while reading this book. You get to catch up and learn new things about Falcon, Wakey, Sin, and Spaz and some wonderful new characters get introduced, including the beautiful and curvy Gretchen Galen, a love interest for Falcon. Also, a mystery character will throw the whole Jefferson Unit for a loop and will change the fight against vampires forever. But things are never as easy as they seem, especially with life and death situations such as vampire hunting, you never know who will live and who will die. This is a must read for any fans of the Black Swan Series or for anyone who loves a good butt kicking, vampire killing, romance.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Victoria has yet again opened the door to this incredible world and I'm just as enthralled with this installment of the Black Swan Knights as the first story. Revisiting this crew is better than any family reunion you can imagine. The boys are back is the perfect opening song, and the story draws you in further, giving a deeper glimpse of how these people became and continue to be a family. Old favorites, matured youngsters we met, and the ongoing fight (and sadly bigger and badder strain) against ancient foes keeps you engrossed. I just wish she could publish a book every week, she's that talented and good!

[Deb Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars
Falcon is the next generation of Black Swan and what a beginning it is. With all the smart and sometimes quirky dialog and characters so full of life they jump off the pages and grab your heart and soul, it marks the beginning of a new legacy to rival the original Black Swan Knights!!! This made me laugh and cry and get angry. It does everything that a great book (story) is supposed to do. Danann is a stellar story teller and never ever disappoints. She has kept the faith with Storm, Ram, Elora and all the rest and done it in superb style. I loved it!! Get started with the Black Swan epic with My Familiar Stranger and just keep going. I promise you will NOT be disappointed!

[Bobbi · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many emotions with this book, always laughter but there are tears that will flow along with many, many surprises. Love the title for the 'ugly' vampire, "deadheads". I seriously felt for Sin and Spaz, I’m not sure I could’ve done or handled what they had to do. Definitely wasn’t expecting that. The tears fell and I was screaming “NOOO!!!!” in my head right along with Falcon's outward screams. This book runs neck in neck with Solomen's Sieve for me. As always Victoria Danann really knows how to pull me into her world and she definitely never lets me leave.

[Stacie Russom · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book I have ever read! I love all of Victoria Danann's books, but this one is my favorite. I say that after every one of them, but I mean it this time too. I smiled and cried the entire time I was reading this book. I shut out the world and sunk into a new world. You get to know these characters in previous books, so you will already feel a connection to them. I love love love the conversations between them. each one is funny or unique in its own way. I did not want this book to end! I want more! I can't wait to read her next book!

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

As any reader of Victoria's books will know, expect the unexpected! This new arc where the original teams are brought back to fight vampire along with the new up and comings has twists and turns that are Victoria's signature story telling - you just never know what is coming next! One minute I'm hoping the outcome goes a certain way, the next minute I'm dreading the very words I read, even shed a tear or two! Love your work Victoria, can't wait for Jax!

[Sher · Rating 5 out of 5]

The next in her great Black Swan series....Am so excited to see how she brings these younger members into the series.
This follows the younger and up and coming members of the Black Swan..Falcon, Wakey, Spaz, and Sin.. And also brings back glimpses of the older B team members.. It has love, danger and lots of excitement..
Can't wait to see where she takes this series next..
Definite 5 star rating from me..And she is always on my pre order lists..

[Cindy Foreman · Rating 5 out of 5]

The next generation of Knights have come of age and it's a wonderful thing! Loved Falcons story so much. I laughed and I cried . Victoria Danann is one of the BEST world weavers out there . I highly recommend her books to all that will listen. Grab this series now! You will not regret it!

[Shootmupintx · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great new series

What can I say ... a terrific new series for all Black Swan is here. Can't wait. I have loved this series for a long time. Have all the series and read them all again just because I love the characters, the plot and premise, and the action.

[Ken Liljengren · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so much in love with the KBS series and now
I can continue reading about the Next Generation, which is equally good.
Now I am looking forward to Jax's book. Can't wait :-)

Thank You Ms Danann

Ken

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book. As with all Victoria's books I couldn't put it down. I laughed, I cried and I was on the edge of my seat. Can't wait to read Jax.

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just when you think there is no way for this series to get any better, Danann finds a way. This book was absolutely amazing. I couldn't put it doen. I laughed I cried and I llove every minute of it!

[Lucy Lawrence · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast becoming my favourite author. Love the story. Love the characters. Love the humour and writing style! Can't wait for the next one!

[Fawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

First I was excited, then ready to cry. Darn you Victoria I was left breathless! Black Swan is back. I loved the mix of old and new. So ready for Jax now. Give me more.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I didn’t know that the next book’s title was “Jax” I would have been put off by the first chapter being all about someone named Jaxon Kell in 1379, because the title of this book is “Falcon” and I’d hope to read about how Falcon’s broken heart was both mended and filled. Even so, Jax’s story is fascinating especially since its set in the 12th century and so detailed about what life was like then and especially since, like Baka, he was forcibly turned vampire. I look forward to learning more about him. The hate to love relationship between Gretchen and Falcon was a bit fun but also a little confusing in that she was described as having auburn hair with amber eyes then later Falcon’s partner, Wakey told her that Falcon’s interest was probably because her coloring was similar to Genvieve’s. However, Gen had short bobbed black hair with brown eyes. In any case, I’m glad that the animosity between them didn’t last long, wasn’t drawn out and that they finally both gave in to explore a possible relationship with each other. I like the interaction between Jaxon Kell and the knights especially when he offers an alliance with them to exterminate what he calls “deadheads” or vampire who are not like him. It was fun to read the dynamics of hope being introduced to the Black Swan knights and also the budding love between Falcon and Gretchen. The do-or-die dating test was really fun, probably the best date I’ve ever been on. I plan to replay it in my head often. I also loved the surprise 80s karaoke party to honor Spaz. I played a lot of the mentioned songs while reading which made for a fun playlist. What I wasn’t prepared for was Wakey’s death. I’m still grieving over Carnal and now I have Wakey to mourn. What are you doing to my heart Danaan? The best part, if you had to find one, of Wakey’s death was when Rev took Falcon fishing in order to talk to him about what happened and help him process it and live with it. It was profound that he got Falcon to realize that he needed to live his life they way Wakey would have wanted him to. It would have been too easy to get caught up in sorrow so deep that you don’t live, but Wakey wouldn’t have wanted that. Ingeniously, Danaan throws in at least two more twists that I should have seen coming but was so caught up in grieving over Wakey that they took me by surprise. This book and this series has affected me and once I’m done reading them all I will miss all of these amazing characters.