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Lords of the Underworld Collection Volume 1: The Darkest Fire (novella)\The Darkest Night\The Darkest Kiss\The Darkest Pleasure
See how the Lords of the Underworld saga began with the first four sizzling stories by New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter.
They dared to open Pandora’s Box, and now must carry an eternal curse. The saga begins in a remote fortress in Budapest, where six immortal warriors, each more dangerously seductive than the last, are bound by an ancient curse none has been able to break. Journey through this dark and sensual world, where the line between good and evil blurs and true love is put to the ultimate test.
Collection includes: The Darkest Fire, The Darkest Night, The Darkest Kiss and The Darkest Pleasure. BONUS: The Darkest Facts and an excerpt from the latest Lords of the Underworld book, The Darkest Promise!
They dared to open Pandora’s Box, and now must carry an eternal curse. The saga begins in a remote fortress in Budapest, where six immortal warriors, each more dangerously seductive than the last, are bound by an ancient curse none has been able to break. Journey through this dark and sensual world, where the line between good and evil blurs and true love is put to the ultimate test.
Collection includes: The Darkest Fire, The Darkest Night, The Darkest Kiss and The Darkest Pleasure. BONUS: The Darkest Facts and an excerpt from the latest Lords of the Underworld book, The Darkest Promise!
1186 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2008
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Gena Showalter
263 books27.9k followersGena Showalter is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of over seventy books, including the acclaimed Lords of the Underworld series, the Gods of War series, the White Rabbit Chronicles, and the Forest of Good and Evil series. She writes sizzling paranormal romance, heartwarming contemporary romance, and unputdownable young adult novels, and lives in Oklahoma City with her family and menagerie of dogs and cats.
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July 28, 2011
OMGOSH!!! Does anyone else feel like they're on fire after reading these books? Phew, hott stuff under this cover!
The Darkest Fire, though not vital to this series was still an interesting read. I'm glad they still ended up together. I've been wondering how the goddess' bones were used for Pandora's box.
The Darkest Night, totally caught me by surprise. I've read most of these books out of order so I didn't know how Ashlyn & Maddox got started & what their battles were so I was totally surprised to see how fast Maddox fell for Ashlyn & to see what she would do for him!
The Darkest Kiss, I have to admit, I didn't think I'd like this one. Just from the excerpts with Anya in them, I'd figured she'd be a slut..definitely not the case! "Don't judge a book by its cover" comes to mind for me. Lol. Anya & Lucien are too funny together. I love that she keeps him so off balance and he helps her get past her insecurities.
The Darkest Pleaure, PHEW! I don't think I put this one down once I started which really drove my husband & kids nuts. I read it before I had it in the bundle & fell in love with Reyes (can't decide if I want Gideon or him more. Lol.) He is such a sweetie & remarkably unselfish. All I have to say is Danika is one lucky girl!!
HUGE fan of the series!!
The Darkest Fire, though not vital to this series was still an interesting read. I'm glad they still ended up together. I've been wondering how the goddess' bones were used for Pandora's box.
The Darkest Night, totally caught me by surprise. I've read most of these books out of order so I didn't know how Ashlyn & Maddox got started & what their battles were so I was totally surprised to see how fast Maddox fell for Ashlyn & to see what she would do for him!
The Darkest Kiss, I have to admit, I didn't think I'd like this one. Just from the excerpts with Anya in them, I'd figured she'd be a slut..definitely not the case! "Don't judge a book by its cover" comes to mind for me. Lol. Anya & Lucien are too funny together. I love that she keeps him so off balance and he helps her get past her insecurities.
The Darkest Pleaure, PHEW! I don't think I put this one down once I started which really drove my husband & kids nuts. I read it before I had it in the bundle & fell in love with Reyes (can't decide if I want Gideon or him more. Lol.) He is such a sweetie & remarkably unselfish. All I have to say is Danika is one lucky girl!!
HUGE fan of the series!!
February 19, 2020
Lords of the Underworld is one of my favorite series.
My review of The Darkest Fire. - 4 stars
My review of The Darkest Night. - 4 stars
My review of The Darkest Kiss. - 5 stars
My review of The Darkest Pleasure. - 5 stars
My review of The Darkest Fire. - 4 stars
My review of The Darkest Night. - 4 stars
My review of The Darkest Kiss. - 5 stars
My review of The Darkest Pleasure. - 5 stars
October 4, 2017
My first read by author Gena Showalter and I am quite pleased.
This is collection 1 of the series "Lords of the Underworld" and I was very excited to finally start it and was not disappointed. Each character had their own issues, personalities and battles but as they say the love a good woman will change even the toughest of them.
I look forward to reading the rest of the series by author Gena Showalter.
Well Until My Next Review Ciao Bellas!
This is collection 1 of the series "Lords of the Underworld" and I was very excited to finally start it and was not disappointed. Each character had their own issues, personalities and battles but as they say the love a good woman will change even the toughest of them.
I look forward to reading the rest of the series by author Gena Showalter.
Well Until My Next Review Ciao Bellas!
July 12, 2011
Must read for paranormal fans!
Gena Showalter has fast become one of my favorite authors with her Lords of the Underworld series. The series is fast-paced with just the right combination of conflicts that keep readers guessing about what will happen next (and I promise you won't see it coming!). The Lords are the ultimate strong males that we all love to read about and are blazingly seductive when they find that special someone. You won't be disappointed if this is a genre you enjoy. One word of caution, skip the prequel. The prequel (first book in this bundle) does not give a true feel to the series and may be offputting. Once you get into the series, you'll be hard pressed to know who your favorite Lord is. Enjoy!
Gena Showalter has fast become one of my favorite authors with her Lords of the Underworld series. The series is fast-paced with just the right combination of conflicts that keep readers guessing about what will happen next (and I promise you won't see it coming!). The Lords are the ultimate strong males that we all love to read about and are blazingly seductive when they find that special someone. You won't be disappointed if this is a genre you enjoy. One word of caution, skip the prequel. The prequel (first book in this bundle) does not give a true feel to the series and may be offputting. Once you get into the series, you'll be hard pressed to know who your favorite Lord is. Enjoy!
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September 9, 2012This book can not get here soon enough !!!! I was SO scared there won't be another book in this series. I'm crying from excitement ^_^
January 17, 2022
If you love Paranormal genre then this is your treasure.
This story is deeply inter wined with the Greek mythology.
Zeus with the help of other gods manage to capture the demons who plague the earth and other realms and imprison them in a box, which he give to Pandora for safeguarding.
The Lords are the warriors who work for the Greek guards, but when Zeus give the box to Pandora out of jealousy they fight against the Gods and manage to open the Box thereby releasing the demons in to the world.
Angry Zeus confront them and as a punishment he imprison the recaptured demons in to the body of the lords. The lords are now possessed by demons such as demon of death, disease, hate etc.,
The lords cannot kill the demons without killing themselves. But the demons can either find another body to possess or they can run around the world freely causing havoc. So the lords have no option but to live is isolation, way to far from the civilization.
This is the story of the lords and their female mates who captured not only their hearts but also their demons.
This story is deeply inter wined with the Greek mythology.
Zeus with the help of other gods manage to capture the demons who plague the earth and other realms and imprison them in a box, which he give to Pandora for safeguarding.
The Lords are the warriors who work for the Greek guards, but when Zeus give the box to Pandora out of jealousy they fight against the Gods and manage to open the Box thereby releasing the demons in to the world.
Angry Zeus confront them and as a punishment he imprison the recaptured demons in to the body of the lords. The lords are now possessed by demons such as demon of death, disease, hate etc.,
The lords cannot kill the demons without killing themselves. But the demons can either find another body to possess or they can run around the world freely causing havoc. So the lords have no option but to live is isolation, way to far from the civilization.
This is the story of the lords and their female mates who captured not only their hearts but also their demons.
August 6, 2018
The Darkest Fire (novella) prequel about the goddess who's bones made Pandora's box before they were set loose
The Darkest Night is about Maddox the keeper of the demon of violence and Ashlyn Darrow who seeks the Lords to teach her to silence the voices she hears
The Darkest Kiss Anya the goddess of anarchy may have helped in the last book but ib this one she has fallen in love with Lucian keeper of the demon of death
The Darkest Pleasure Reyes is the keeper of PAIN ans his only pleasure is he causes pain to others or himself until he meets Danika (called the EYE) who is hunted herself for the dreams she has that lets her see heaven or hell
The Darkest Night is about Maddox the keeper of the demon of violence and Ashlyn Darrow who seeks the Lords to teach her to silence the voices she hears
The Darkest Kiss Anya the goddess of anarchy may have helped in the last book but ib this one she has fallen in love with Lucian keeper of the demon of death
The Darkest Pleasure Reyes is the keeper of PAIN ans his only pleasure is he causes pain to others or himself until he meets Danika (called the EYE) who is hunted herself for the dreams she has that lets her see heaven or hell
August 5, 2018
Let me start this review by saying that I only read the first book and the first couple of pages of the second book. With all the 5 star reviews, I'm sure it's great.
It took me days to read the first book. I kept thinking, I'll keep reading, then I'll get into it.
There is absolutely nothing wrong. The writing is fine, the story line is fine, it just wasn't for me.
I would have given one star since I just couldn't get into it but it's really not that bad. I reviewed it so I wouldn't accidentally try to read it again.
It took me days to read the first book. I kept thinking, I'll keep reading, then I'll get into it.
There is absolutely nothing wrong. The writing is fine, the story line is fine, it just wasn't for me.
I would have given one star since I just couldn't get into it but it's really not that bad. I reviewed it so I wouldn't accidentally try to read it again.
September 17, 2018
Demons and Humans
When Pandora's box was destroyed demons took possession of one Lord each. Unless each Lord can control their demon they wreak havoc on all around them. Hunters formed a society to save war upon these demon possessed Lords in an attempt to end the evil they perpetuate. Not all is as it seems, these stories will make you question reality in their world.
When Pandora's box was destroyed demons took possession of one Lord each. Unless each Lord can control their demon they wreak havoc on all around them. Hunters formed a society to save war upon these demon possessed Lords in an attempt to end the evil they perpetuate. Not all is as it seems, these stories will make you question reality in their world.
February 2, 2020
A wonderful start to a series
This contains 4 stories that beginning the Lords of the Underworld series.
First is the story of how the box came to be.
Next is my favorite Lord Maddox and his girl Ashlyn.
Lucien then falls for the lovely Anya.
Reyes, the keeper of pain goes and falls for Danika.
Such great stories.
This contains 4 stories that beginning the Lords of the Underworld series.
First is the story of how the box came to be.
Next is my favorite Lord Maddox and his girl Ashlyn.
Lucien then falls for the lovely Anya.
Reyes, the keeper of pain goes and falls for Danika.
Such great stories.
May 13, 2021
Si bien todo avanzaba muy rápido, es entendible al ser una novela corta de 60 pags.
Lo que me ha gustado es que a pesar de las "prisas" y tener factores bastantes predecibles, el final ha sido un plottwist impresionante que no me esperaba para nada y me ha hecho amar el libro.
Lo que me ha gustado es que a pesar de las "prisas" y tener factores bastantes predecibles, el final ha sido un plottwist impresionante que no me esperaba para nada y me ha hecho amar el libro.
September 24, 2017
Great little series. More good than bad here.
4/5
4/5
November 30, 2017
5 Stars
Ashlyn & Maddox
Lucien & Anya👈 ( my fav)
Reyes & Danika
Off the hook! This is a must read for you paranormal lovers....Hi five Gena....u did that!
Ashlyn & Maddox
Lucien & Anya👈 ( my fav)
Reyes & Danika
Off the hook! This is a must read for you paranormal lovers....Hi five Gena....u did that!
October 4, 2019
Sweet
These stories are excellent
It's like the characters truly exist and you are part of their world
Can't wait to read the rest of the series
These stories are excellent
It's like the characters truly exist and you are part of their world
Can't wait to read the rest of the series
December 31, 2019
DNF 35%
I really, really wanted to like this book 😓
I really, really wanted to like this book 😓
April 19, 2020
Great story. If you like love and romance this is great book to read. If you read Eternal mates paranormal romance series then you will love this book.
July 13, 2020
The bundle is worth the money!
November 15, 2020
This series is so well written. Excellent blend in of characters and story building with a good amount of steamy scenes.
November 16, 2021
I was just want to know how do I start reading these books?
December 5, 2023
Love the concept, really love the plot pacing. But HATE the dialogue, the contradictory descriptions (is she standing or sitting!?), and the lack of differentiation between characters.
August 1, 2019
Lords of the underworld
Okay, but I didn’t by into some of the characters, I would of liked a bit more of the actual story of getting the artifacts.
Okay, but I didn’t by into some of the characters, I would of liked a bit more of the actual story of getting the artifacts.
October 8, 2012
The bundle is actually the first 3 books in the series plus a prequel novella.
Not bad. If you are waiting for the last book in Meljean Brook's Guardians series to come out and are jonesing for some PNR with a focus on demons, this will do, but it's not as good.
The whole concept kind of like that Kelly Clarkson song about her dark side, you know..."Everybody's got a dark side. Do you love me? Can you love mine?" Well you can probably guess that the ladies can fall in love with the men and their awful, horrible, violent, terrible dark sides (i.e., escaped demons from Pandora's box who inhabit each warrior).
Yes, I know. Really I do. I so so so love Meljean's series and am not happy waiting for Michael's book (come out already! why isn't it 2013???), that I picked this book up.
Listen, the bundle is a super good value. Ultimately it does deliver the kind of PNR I was looking for, but it's just so inferior to the world that Meljean has built that it actually made the wait for the last book a bit worse.
Not bad. If you are waiting for the last book in Meljean Brook's Guardians series to come out and are jonesing for some PNR with a focus on demons, this will do, but it's not as good.
The whole concept kind of like that Kelly Clarkson song about her dark side, you know..."Everybody's got a dark side. Do you love me? Can you love mine?" Well you can probably guess that the ladies can fall in love with the men and their awful, horrible, violent, terrible dark sides (i.e., escaped demons from Pandora's box who inhabit each warrior).
Yes, I know. Really I do. I so so so love Meljean's series and am not happy waiting for Michael's book (come out already! why isn't it 2013???), that I picked this book up.
Listen, the bundle is a super good value. Ultimately it does deliver the kind of PNR I was looking for, but it's just so inferior to the world that Meljean has built that it actually made the wait for the last book a bit worse.
June 16, 2009
I've enjoyed the prequel Darkest Fire twice now, ebook and audiobook, and was intrigued enough to proceed with the series. I particularly love the reader's deep voice on the audio book, both relaxing and provacative so I find myself listening again just to experience his telling of it. The audiobook bundle is 2 credits on audible.com but I found the whole bundle on Kindle (ebook) for only $9.99 so I grabbed it and will read them all this weekend and report back. If the rest of the stories are worthy I will likely buy the audiobook next to enjoy more of the reader's telling & voice!
April 4, 2011
If you like the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, this series will quench your thirst until the next BDB book. I must admit...I enjoyed the prequel, but found the first book of this series pretty flat. However, if you stick it out and just try to learn the characters, you will be well rewarded in the next two books.
September 23, 2011
I was captivated with these books and when i started the first i new i would'nt be able to finish until i read the entire series in which i managed to accomplish in just over a week the characters were exciting and dangerous as well as sensual and caring.
I was completely hooked on these books i then had to download the atlantis series...
I was completely hooked on these books i then had to download the atlantis series...
June 27, 2016
I just reread! I forgot so much glad I did. Loved all the Warriors n the woman are great. Lucien and Anya I think so far are my favorite. She's fun n great for the scarred Lucien. Can't wait to read the rest. I originally read out of order so now I have all the books n can read in correct order n enjoy.
September 10, 2014
This is your typical paranormal romance. After finishing what I thought was the first book, I realized I'd actually read the third. I honestly don't think it made much of a difference. Looking forward, it seems like all of the next books in the series are going to have the same basic plot as the one that I read so I don't think that I want to continue. I look for a bit more variety in my books.
May 9, 2016
this one is difficult to review.. as I admit I didn't like the story telling at the first, it all seemed plain and scripted too much for my liking.. however as I continued reading I started liking the characters and unpredictability of the story.. and here I am a couple books later thinking of following the series in its next steps..
September 10, 2012
What a great start-up Bundle book; Wow, how great each and every Lord story and Romance. How they conquest the woman and how they protect them with there life. Can not wait to continue with this series. Ms. Gena, please keep it coming.
May 6, 2015
Awesomeness
After reading this book I realized it was a very good read, it even made me research some myths and God's of the sorry. It has multiple character breakdowns that keep your attention. I would recommend this book.
After reading this book I realized it was a very good read, it even made me research some myths and God's of the sorry. It has multiple character breakdowns that keep your attention. I would recommend this book.
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