Gathering Storm

Knights of Black Swan #5

by Victoria Danann

When Sir Engel Storm, is misplaced in a different, but similar dimension, he learns firsthand that there really is no place like home.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Victoria Danann, brings us a paranormal/scifi fantasy adventure like no other.

Knights of Black Swan has won BEST PARANORMAL ROMANCE SERIES the past four years in a row! - Reviewers' Choice Awards, The Paranormal Romance Guild

The demon Deliverance accidentally lost Storm in another dimension, but doesn't know which one. Everyone who can help is called in as a high stakes search is mounted to find him. As part of the search party, Deliverance thought he'd found his illustrious son-in-law, but instead brings home a doppelganger who causes havoc and confusion because the only thing he shares in common with Storm is an identical body.

When Storm begins acting like somebody else, his friends, the legendary vampire hunters, reunite to try to salvage his reputation before it's shredded beyond repair.
Meanwhile, the real Storm has been mistaken for a gambling addict heavily indebted to a loan monster. He'll need his quick wit, his training as a Black Swan knight, and a lot of luck to survive until he can be returned to the world where he belongs.

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

368 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 15, 2013

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

FOLLOW ON AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Victoria-Danan...

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

[Judy Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know how she does it...Victoria Danann continues to delight as she weaves yet another brilliant story in her Order of the Black Swan serial saga. Gathering Storm is intense, riveting, heartbreaking, and redeeming - all in one explosive book. The story picks up seamlessly from where we left off with book #4, Moonlight, and heads off into yet another nail-biting adventure. Plenty of scenes with our favorite characters from the series, yet she continues to introduce new characters that instantly charm. Rather than introducing a new romance in this book, the reader is allowed to view relationships developed in earlier books develop and mature. I love that!!! Because of that, the book still has a "romantic" feel, but this one...wow! It's an intense ride from beginning to end. I only wish I could give it more stars...Ce livre est une aventure fantastique!

[Anna Salamatin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first have to say...O MY GODS! this is an awesome, bangin, mind blowin 5th installment to The Order of The Black Swan Chronicles.
You are not going to believe the happenings. I never saw this coming at all! Not any of it! I am totally in awe of the way Victoria Danann can just put you there, right in the mix, it is so real, I was laughing then crying and at some places I was doing both.
I have to say that you really do need to read these in order because right about now you will get lost and then we would have to send out Bad company, and then you can explain why you didn't start at the beginning in the first place especially since the first book(My Familiar Stranger) is FREE!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

You know I don't think it's fair for an author to write a FANTASTIC first book (My Familiar Stranger) and then CONTINUE to write MORE fantastic books! Why? Because I always want to see the first one as my favorite, it introduced me to these characters, to this world that I am now fully involved in, so it HAS to be my favorite. So when Victoria continues to keep topping that book, well I just don't think it's fair! Gathering Storm is, unsurprisingly, an amazing read! Start the series, and join our world!

[Michelle Stein · Rating 5 out of 5]

SPECTACULAR!
Victoria Danann's writting is spectacular!
I was an the edge of my seat, glued to my screen, wondering what was going to happen next!!
Victoria Dannan's writting is so intense and full of emotion, that it made me feel like I was actually there with all my favorite characters. I can't count how many times I've had to put my reader down to dab away quite a few tears, both from happiness and from sadness.
There are also quite a few surprises that I never saw coming!!
All I can say is AMAZING!
Victoria, I've never felt so connected to characters in a book, until I met The Order of the Black Swan. Thank You!

[Pam James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gathering Storm the Review

How do I do justice to the brilliance that is Victoria Danann.
I have to say is this is a fabulous book. This is what I wrote right after reading the book. “ So my heart is still pounding!!! I still have tears in my eyes. This is the best damn book ever!! (So Far) Victoria Danann you are a genius!! I am going to have to lull a little bit till I can do justice to the best review I have ever given!! I hope I am worthy of this!! I have Highlighted about 1/2 of this book. You are too much”… This is straight from my heart.
Before I go any further. I must tell you, you need to read the other 4 book in this series before you read this one.
In this book all of our favorites from The Order of the Black Swan saga are back. We get to know some of the characters better. We get to watch what happens with our sweet Elora Rose (Rosie).Watching Glen evolve fascinates me. There are times in this book I gasp out loud. I laughed out loud! I cried. I snickered. I sat on the edge of my seat. Yes I literally sat on the edge of my seat. The suspense was so thick you could cut it with a butter knife. From page 1 I was enthralled!
I have to say I got more than a little mad at my favorite Demon! Deliverance Don’t You Ever Do That Again! I got a big chuckle from the Animal House Guys!! They are so inventive! I was disappointed in the Z team. Of course our favorite heroine rises to the occasion. I was also impressed with some new trainees. Wakey, Falcon & Spaz. I can’t wait to see what they get into in the future.
Now go get your copy so you also can have a pounding heart & enjoy one of the best books written!!! I hope my review reflects my feelings. Because I Loved this book!!
As always from your Forever Fan Pam James….

[Bleumoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

You don't read Victoria's books, you experience them. The tapestry that Victoria has woven with these stories and people is so stunningly brilliant and at the same time rich with deep undertones that you can not help but fall in love.

Victoria's books get under your skin. They work their way into your heart and you fall in love...
in love with these honorable Knights and Ladies...
in love with the depth of love that is shared between husbands and wives...
in love with their too adorable babies...
in love with young men training and learning about honor...
in love with people who don't know the meaning of the word...

The honor of these Knights, and Knights in training, is astounding. I finished this book through a haze of tears that I was constantly batting away so I could continue reading about some of my most favorite characters... no people, to call them characters cheapens the experience.

Then before you know it they get into your head and make you think...
This book has me thinking about honor and what it means to me and what I have passed on to my own sons... I believe if my sons were transported to this dimension they would be right at home with the Black Swans (especially my second son). And this is another reason I love these books, when I have read the last page I am no where near done...


Now I am going to go blow my nose and dry my eyes and meditate some more on honor and bravery and love.

[Nelta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Victoria Danann has once again gifted us with an engaging continuation of her Order of the Black Swan series in book 5, "Gathering Storm"... I liken her ingenious writing style to a glass of fine wine.....you want to slowly savor it, to enjoy the way it coats your taste buds with its flavor and the pleasure you feel as it slides down your throat and warms you from the inside out...only to find yourself pouring another glass until the bottle is empty.....and you want more!
"Gathering Storm" was just that....a real page turning pleasure....the characters you have come to love are there, and we are introduced to ones we hope to know better in books yet to be written.
These books are so not your usual paranormal reads.....you rub elbows with sexy vampire slayers, vampire, aliens,demons, elfin hotties and breath taking witches....you fall in love with their humor, their love for one another,and even their sometimes crazy antics...
"Great Paddy"!
If you haven't started reading the Order of the Black Swan series, you are truly missing out on a thrilling and exciting adventure!
"Caught Up in the STORM"

[Tifinie Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesomeness continued...

Once again Victoria Danann DOES NOT CEASE TO AMAZE. The fifth book in her series The Order Of The Black, is the best one yet.

The journey that was started with My Familiar Stranger continues with Gathering Storm. (To truly enjoy this series you will need to read the books in order.)

As I finished reading Gathering Storm my first words were; "Wow! Blow me away!"
This book took me on an emotional roller coaster ride. I laughed, I cried and even did both at the same time. All of my favorite characters are back along with some new ones. I loved seeing the way the relationships continue to grow and mature. This book was a fast paced page turner with action that does not seem to stop.
Come join us on the journey that Victoria Danann has so lovingly and
wonderfully created. I know you will love it as much as her devoted readers do.

[Anna-marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book picks up roughly where No 4 ended. Elora, Ram & baby Helm, have moved back into Jefferson Unit. They hope that this will keep Elora safe, from another attack, from the Raglenclan.
Storm & Litha are at their Vineyard with their new baby daughter Elora “Rosie” Rose. Who, although only being 6 weeks old. Is already proving she is a very special little girl.
Jefferson Unit is going through changes. It is temporarily being converted from a hunter facility to a Training & Research Institution, so there is only a skeleton staff, and a group of young Trainees. Sol decides that it is the right time to take his very first vacation with his Bride to be Farnsworth, leaving Glen in charge.
Unfortunately this is when The Raglenclan, decide to attack.
From here on the story really becomes exciting. The way everyone works together to defend Jefferson Unit & more importantly PROTECT Elora, is wonderful. I had a lump in my throat a couple of times, because of how some of the young Trainees stepped up and proved how they were destined to be a Black Knight. We also meet up with the rest of our much loved characters, although Storm is not quite himself!! We also have the dubious pleasure? of the Z Team, who have been called back on their last chance to prove themselves worthy of being called Black Knights.
There were some really funny moments, where I laughed out loud, and some very sad moments, where I was shocked & very sad.
This is definitely the best book of the series so far. It was a complete rollercoaster ride. Victoria Danann is the one of the best story tellers I have ever come across. She draws you in to the story, so that you instantly connect with the Characters.
I absolutely loved it. Fabulous.

[Michelle Stein · Rating 5 out of 5]

SPECTACULAR!
Victoria Danann's writting is spectacular!
I was an the edge of my seat, glued to my screen, wondering what was going to happen next!!
Victoria Dannan's writting is so intense and full of emotion, that it made me feel like I was actually there with all my favorite characters. I can't count how many times I've had to put my reader down to dab away quite a few tears, both from happiness and from sadness.
There are also quite a few surprises that I never saw coming!!
All I can say is AMAZING!
Victoria, I've never felt so connected to characters in a book, until I met The Order of the Black Swan. Thank You!

[Dawn Dow · Rating 5 out of 5]

The #5 book of the Order of the Black Swan series is explosive emotion! This book is an emotional roller-coaster ride! Couldn't put it down from start to finish! Since it has not been released yet I will not get into details but if you've read the other four books in the series you must read this one! If you have not read the other books yet, what are you waiting for? Get started now so that you will be ready when Gathering Storm is released on the 19th of September! You will not be disappointed!

[Rebecca Stigers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I only wish they had more star's for this book! I would give it 10 at least! This has got to be the best book yet of the Black Swan series! I was so nervous to start reading it because it had like they say "big shoes to fill" And it did that and more! It blew me away! It had most of the same loveable characters and some new ones...the babies are getting bigger and the Black Swan's are getting better. The story line was the best ever...I can't say to much cause I don't want to spoil anything for anyone but please be sure to have some tissues handy and watch were your reading cause when you laugh and cry at the same time folks are gonna think your crazy! Well I am...I'm crazy in love with Victoria Danann and her writing. She makes you feel like your part of the family of Black Swan's and you root for them, cry with them, laugh with them AND get mad with them! All I can say again is I love me my B Team of Jefferson Unit New York. Storm, Litha and Rosie, Elora, Ram and Helm, Ram's sister Aelsong,and Elora's dog Blackie then there's Kay and Katrina, oh Baka and his wife Heaven, most of all Glenn (the man)Catch and let's not forget the famous Z Team. They are all there and more! BUT PLEASE READ THE FIRST 4 BOOKS TO KNOW WHAT THIS ONE IS ABOUT!
I LOVED THIS BOOK and recommend it in a heart beat!

[Sylvia Ashford · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I first read My Familiar Stranger by Victoria Danann, my thought's were this Author has something Special, but after reading her fifth installment Gathering Storm part of The Order of The Black Swans series, I Now know that I am reading books of a Master Story Teller. Gathering Storm made me Cry, Sigh, and Wonder Why this Series is Not a Major Movie, Victoria Danann's books are Not just another Paranormal read but rather a Symphony of a mind like no other, creating a world ware it takes a true Master of imagination to create images that one would only find in the Movies or Art. Which leaves me with only the Utmost Respect for a Woman of Ms. Danann's caliber and intellect and a reason to bow my head in respect, to You Ms. Danann I say BRAVA!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Victoria has written a book that keeps you turning pages because you can't wait to find out what happens. I love the little references that remind us that this isn't the same dimension in which the story takes place. Glen's story is fleshed out more and I think we will hear more about him in future books as his tale isn't finished. Elora once again has to battle Stagnare dimension but with Helm at risk as well. There is nothing like a mother fighting for her "babies" including the trainees to make for a very interesting fight.
I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the further stories of the Black Swan Unit.

[Patricia Morton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talk about a 'WHOPPER' of a Storm!!! I have to tell you that this book is amazing! Victoria Danann's fifth book tops them all! It begins right where "Moonlight" left off and weaves a tale that is mesmerizing. All of Bad Company is reunited and all of the favorite characters to support them. Get ready for an emotional ride when you read "Gathering Storm"! You definitely need to brace yourself!!! :)

[Ellen Sandberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW....What can I say.... Wow

This is the 5th book in the Order of the Black Swan. Please forgive me for repeating that the books need to be read in order (MY FAMILIAR STRANGER, THE WITCH'S DREAM, A SUMMONER'S TALE, MOONLIGHT). I say this because I love these books and that is the way to fully appreciate the scope of this series.

Gathering Storm is amazing. So much of it I didn't see coming because I was so caught up in the story. The action sequences were beyond exciting. To be honest, when I come to most fight/battle scenes in books, my mind seems to wander a bit and I tend to skim through them. In this book, my attention was totally captured. I was edge of my seat, glued to the page, laughing at some parts, and holding my breath at others.

There is a lot of action as well as love (all different kinds) in this book. But I think what really affected me the most was the theme concerning the true essence of person. Why do some rise to a situation and become heroes and others take a different path? What happens when just one person recognizes the potential of another individual and helps nourish that potential? What happens when that potential is ignored? Victoria Danann has created such complex characters and has presented such deep themes that this question isn't as black and white as it seems. Some are given chances and seize the opportunity to become the best they could be. Others waste or abuse the opportunities they are given. Some appear to be slackers but when they are tested, they find their strength and courage. Some slackers slink away. There are no easy answers. A math instructor can become a warrior, a warrior can be totally useless in a crisis. Our actions have far reaching consequences and bravery is expressed in many forms- a scientist who has had enough, a bar owner who trusts a stranger, an angel who comes to care for his assignment, a wastrel who sees himself clearly for the first time. But don't worry. This is not presented as a dry philosophical thesis. The book is exciting, entertaining, and moving.

After finishing the story, I wondered how I could come up with the words to express what I thought of this book and how it affected me. I had lots of tears. Some of them were sad tears, many were happy tears. These books are about friendship, loyalty, and love. I have come to care deeply for the characters and look forward to spending more time with them. The books are even better on a second (or third or fourth....) read. In fact if there is one thing that I find very sad it that I can't actually have a hot chocolate with Elora, an Irish whiskey with Ram, Storm, and Kay, hold Helm and kiss his little fingers, or play with Blackie.

[Between the Bind · Rating 5 out of 5]

Victoria Danann is an author for the ages, creating scenes so real, so honestly hilarious one moment and heart breaking the next, readers find themselves completely immersed in Danann's world of breathtakingly sexy Knights and beautifully strong Ladies, all revolving within an intertwining universe that is uniquely her own.

Gathering Storm is a beautiful addition to the Black Swan series. All of our favorite characters are back as they get pulled, yet again, out of retirement to save one of their own. Throughout the novel, beautiful and intelligent Rosie is growing quickly and not in the way you'd expect, sexy werewolf Glen is under a lot of pressure as acting bossman and Elora is once again on the verge of losing it all.

Although at times hard to navigate, Gathering Storm is definitely one of my favorites in the series. All of the raw sexiness of novels past mixed with emotional development and character building we have come to expect from Danann is delivered in spades. I loved the addition of the young Knights throughout this story and the dimension exploration, each adding more heart strings to tug and extra intrigue in the setting Danann so carefully and poetically constructs.

I have been so looking forward to some sexy time with Glen and *spoiler alert* we finally get some! And man, after being dog watcher, Z-team escorter, and acting sovereign for the Black Swan Knights, he deserved a little tension release! ;)

Simply put, I don't know how Victoria Danann does it! Gathering Storm is amazingly creative, romantic and action-packed. It develops relationships both old and new while skillfully taking readers through dimensions, introducing us to new characters and setting us up for what I expect will be the sixth astounding addition to the Black Swan series. This series is a must-read for paranormal romance lovers everywhere!

[Lady M.C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know how she does it!

Yes, Victoria Danann has to be out of this world, that’s the only explanation!

“Gathering Storm” I was speechless for a long time after I finish reading. I laughed so hard (I almost did not make it to the little girl’s room), I cried, I was shocked and sad, all these emotions left me speechless.

The story picks up where Moonlight left off, and if I start telling you about it, I’ll get excited and ruin the story for you!

I first read “My familiar Stranger” earlier this year and I was hooked, Ms. Danann has this ability to write a story that when you read her books you are not reading, you are actually living the whole adventure! The way it transports you wherever the characters go is unbelievable, I actually think I get a full workout while reading any of the “Black Swan Series” Books.

When the next book comes out I will have confirm that Ms. Danann is in fact out of this world! As I am sure it will be as good if not better than what I have read!

If you have not read any of the “Black Swan Series” you need to go to the beginning follow the links below:

The First 3 books “My Familiar Stranger” “The Witche’s Dream” and “A Summoner’s Tale” are in a collected pack!

http://www.amazon.com/Order-Black-COL...

“Moonlight”

http://www.amazon.com/Moonlight-Wolf-...

Thank you Ms. Danann! Your books definitely deserve more than 5 stars!

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gathering Storm...book 5 in the awesome The Order of the Black Swan Saga will blow you away! The book is everything that readers of the series have to come to expect and then some. Love, laughter, suspense, surprises, laugh out loud moments, crying in your sweet tea moments and a few moments where you go 'WHAT!?!' The plot twists and turns kept me turning the pages and up way past my normal off to bed time as I just had to keep reading to the end to find out what was going to happen. Old favorite characters, and several new ones I hope Ms. Danann reports more on in future books in the series. This is my new favorite book in the series so far! Loved it! If you haven't read any of these yet; you really need to start today! Gathering Storm release date is September 19th. 5 Stars rating definitely! To find out more visit www.victoriadanann.com

[Laurel Wistrom · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I can say is WOW!! This book was amazing!! Victoria Danann has done it yet again!! My favorite read of the year!! I laughed, cried and rejoiced with these characters. They feel like friends instead of fictional characters in a book. Can't wait for whatever Victoria writes next. I fell in love with the first book Familiar Strangers and can't get enough of the series!! Victoria, keep writing and I'll keep reading your books. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world! If you haven't read this series I suggest you start at the beginning so you won't miss a thing. I'm positive you will fall in love with Victoria and her books just like I have!

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was an amazing book, I could not put it down, even to do my school work! It continues on with the story and characters we all have grown to love and brings even more into the mix. I love the new book and am ready for the next one already!!! I am rereading the book again, just to make sure I did not forget anything!

[Laura Wolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so so sad! Sad that this book ended! WAH! Gathering Storm picks right up where book 4 left off. Lots of action going on at the Jefferson Unit. Love this series. Hurry up with book 6!!!

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series and this author!!!! This story is more focused on B Team (I missed them these last few months) and the new arrivals. Sexy, fun, gut-wrenching... it's all here!

[Hooked On Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book picks up roughly where No 4 ended. Elora, Ram & baby Helm, have moved back into Jefferson Unit. They hope that this will keep Elora safe, from another attack, from the Raglenclan.
Storm & Litha are at their Vineyard with their new baby daughter Elora “Rosie” Rose. Who, although only being 6 weeks old. Is already proving she is a very special little girl.
Jefferson Unit is going through changes. It is temporarily being converted from a hunter facility to a Training & Research Institution, so there is only a skeleton staff, and a group of young Trainees. Sol decides that it is the right time to take his very first vacation with his Bride to be Farnsworth, leaving Glen in charge.
Unfortunately this is when The Raglenclan, decide to attack.
From here on the story really becomes exciting. The way everyone works together to defend Jefferson Unit & more importantly PROTECT Elora, is wonderful. I had a lump in my throat a couple of times, because of how some of the young Trainees stepped up and proved how they were destined to be a Black Knight. We also meet up with the rest of our much loved characters, although Storm is not quite himself!! We also have the dubious pleasure? of the Z Team, who have been called back on their last chance to prove themselves worthy of being called Black Knights.
There were some really funny moments, where I laughed out loud, and some very sad moments, where I was shocked & very sad.
This is definitely the best book of the series so far. It was a complete rollercoaster ride. Victoria Danann is the one of the best story tellers I have ever come across. She draws you in to the story, so that you instantly connect with the Characters.
I absolutely loved it. Fabulous.

[Dee Bowerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 5 GATHERING STORM from The Order Of the Black Swan Series by @Victoria Danann has turned a fun,funny, sexy, thrill ride and turned it into an EPIC JOURNEY.This book tore my heart out. made me laugh,pulled me apart and put me back together again. If you have been reading the series you will soooo NOT be disappointed in this one.A reminder this series is not stand alone books, you must read the whole series to get the total experience.I urge you to start reading them now.All my favorite characters and some new ones as well. It was fabulous!

[Cheryl Lewis fennimore · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am such a lucky girl to have received an early copy of Gathering Storm. New words will have to be invented to describe what an excellent book this is. Victoria Danann consistently raises the bar with each book she writes. This book is filled with wonderful characters I have come to love while reading the Order of the Black Swan saga. I have laughed, cried, done a little victory dance and have spoken out loud to my Kindle and gotten some very odd looks in public. If you haven't read any of Victoria's books be sure you get her free copy of My Familiar Stranger on Amazon and begin the Black Swan journey, you will be thrilled with the books. Can't wait to read her next book. "All Hail Victoria Danann, queen of paranormal romance!!"

[Shanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have read the prior books from the Black Swan series then you definitely have to read this one. This book brought out all the emotions. One time I was laughing and the next I was crying. It was so good to be back in the black swan world and read about all the characters that I had missed while waiting for this one to come out. Its so awesome to see how all the family's are growing and how the babies are doing. There was definitely a twist that I didn't see coming with Glen,but dont want to give any spoilers. I can not wait for the next one to come out. I love the world that Victoria has built with this series, when I am reading these books I feel like I am part of that world. She is an amazing writer and I cant wait to see what she has planned for us next.

[Maggie Nolan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh, I loved this book! I have read all of Victoria Danann's books, and one of the things that I really love about her books is that she is not predictable.....except that they are always funny, exciting, serious, silly, sensual, romantic, and occasionally jaw-dropping....all in every book. I could not have imagined the twists and turns in this book. Absolutely genius! Having said that, all of my favorite characters were there (like a family reunion), but I added a few new ones to my list of favorites in Gathering Storm! You need to read this book so you too can feel like a member of "The Order of the Black Swan" family. Best book yet!!!

[Shurrn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another wonderful installment in one of my favorite series! I love that the Black Swan series weaves in and out of a variety of character's lives. While each book places the spotlight on someone (or several someones) new, the audience is generally kept up to date with those characters we've grown attached to as the series has progressed.



In book Five of the series, we made some new friends, and lost some old ones. I have to say, it took me a while to accept Rosie. I could understand the age progression, I assumed as much after Litha's pregnancy... But the whole "grown woman in a little body" thing was hard to swallow, especially when we start talking about the relationship between Rosie and Glen. Also, if the theme of this book was that one moment can change your Fate forever, then I would have really liked to have seen more of the alternate dimension Storms.

Danann has a way of blending action with humor that continues to appeal to me, and the chapters concerning the battle inside Jefferson Unit were a perfect example. From the young knights fearlessly jumping into action, and the Disco play-by-play, to the sudden emergence of Animal House, and the take down of Z Team, Danann seems to subscribe to the theory of You can't hold your breath when you're laughing

I have but one tiny gripe... We never heard what was going on with Duff & Aelsong?! I'm dying to hear how that works out (of course, Danann placed a little treat in the back of the book, the cover of Black Swan #6, A Tale of Two Kingdoms, Due out in December 2013)

Some of My Favorite Moments:

The ruthless travesty of the whole thing made Archer ask himself for the thousandth time if it wouldn’t be better to be decent people who were oppressed than to be the oppressors who came to power by murder and held that power with a soulless philosophy.

“How did somebody your age end up wearing the Pope hat to this party?”



My Other Reviews in the Knights of the Black Swan series:
(I will update links as they become available)
1. My Familiar Stranger - My Review
2. The Witch's Dream - My Review
3. A Summoner's Tale - My Review
4. Moonlight - My Review
5. Gathering Storm - My Review
6. A Tale of Two Kingdoms - My Review
7. Z Haromny.Com - Anxiously Awaiting Publication
8. Solomon's Sieve - Anxiously Awaiting Publication
9. The Beast Who Loved Me - Anxiously Awaiting Publication

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

GATHERING STORM Asks: Who are You. Really?

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Book provided by Victoria Danaan for fair review. No remuneration exchanged and all opinions presented herein are my own unless otherwise noted.
I have recently joined with Victoria's "Street team" to pass along information about her books online; it is understood that this will not guarantee good reviews.

If you haven't read The Black Swan series you really, really should and as pointed out above, the first book in the series is free (Amazon, Barnes and Noble) so you can even check it out before you invest anything other than your time. I haven't been a huge fan of Indy or Self Publishing but Victoria and a couple other writers are converting me.

The Order of the Black Swan is a complex series set in an alternate world where a secret order of knights has worked to eradicate vampires. Recently, an alien has arrived from a different dimension and there are demons who can pass between one dimension and another at will. This is both helpful and problematic. The series centers on this order of knights, their adventures, lives and loves. It is highly recommended that you read the series in order, even though there is a synopsis of prior volumes at the start of this one.

This entire series swept me away; I was lost in its adventure, its unique storylines and its steamy romance. Each book sucked me deeper into the world of the Black Swan.

The pace in GATHERING STORM had me moving from page to page, gobbling the words as fast as my brain could take them in. But, do take time to notice the intricate use of dimensions in the story. Victoria looks at how there could be many dimensions filled with other versions of ourselves; but then not really ourselves. It can make for interesting thoughts about the nature of self and existence. If there is another me in another dimension then who is that person in relation to me; is she me?
This is a quantum universe of multiple dimensions -- infinite dimensions really. That means anything can and will happen. Let your guard down for just a minute and....

Well, that guard gets let down a bit here in a few ways. One, an interesting mode of travel goes a bit awry and the results could be somewhat disastrous. Two, the Order of the Black Swan, thinking they have the threats they were invented to prevent under control do the unthinkable: They actually do "let up their guard." And then there's always the random event that can take the wind out of your sails. This all makes for a thrilling story with [almost entirely] familiar characters. There are a couple of additions and they make for exciting projections on who will feature in future additions to the series.

There is a little less physical intimacy in the romantic parts of the book than there has been in other books in the series. The sex is never gratuitous or vulgar. In here it's rather playful and offers up some interesting food for thought.

Instead of lots of bedroom action, we get physical action where the fate of our beloved characters teeters on the edge of life and death.

There's also a very poignant view of fatherhood here, that will be sure to make us all a little verklempt.

In short this series is a MUST READ and GATHERING STORM is a MUST READ in the series!