I never meant to fall for another bad boy... let alone two.
My name is Jess. I don’t know what I am, with my random magical outbursts, but I do know that getting tangled up with deliciously deadly vampire brothers is going to get me in trouble.
There’s Zac — brooding and mesmerizing. Tormented by an ancient legacy he refuses to fulfill. Fighting the darkness within, balancing on the line between light and dark, living in the grey of morality. Drawn to my blood with ravenous need thanks to a fated sanguine bond.
Then there’s Alex — disarmingly playful, evil wrapped up in a pretty package. Zero boundaries. Takes what he wants, when he wants. Crawling under my skin like an unwelcome itch that I need to scratch.
Never one to shy from adventure, I find myself right in the middle of their century-long feud. Zac’s touch feels like the very thing I’ve spent my life chasing. But if he’s so right for me, what is this haunting desire that burns inside for Alex?
With everyone against us, from the ruthless vampire government, vampire hunters, and even our own friends — will I even come out of this alive? Just how far will my insatiable appetite for all things dark and dangerous take me?
Fans of The Vampire Diaries will love this dark paranormal romance — from super-steamy love triangle to vampires bringing humanity to its knees. The complete trilogy is now available in one electronic boxed set.
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Book One – Taste the Dark Jess is on a mission – no more bad boys. Sounds simple enough? Only, the sinister and intoxicating Elwood twins didn’t get the memo. Zac quickly claims her for himself. But did she fall for the wrong brother? Torn between light and dark, love and lust, Jess’s actions could have devastating consequences for all.
Book Two – Burn the Dark What if the good guy you fell for turned bad, and the bad guy swooped in to save the day? Zac is forced to make the decision he’s been running from for decades. Forever changed, he’s ripped away from Jess — leaving the perfect sized hole for Alex to step into. Together, Jess and Alex must fix the mess caused by ancient legacy, and a vampire leader hell-bent on using them for his own gain. But the vampires aren’t the only ones with something dark running through their veins… maybe underestimating Jess was the biggest mistake they all made.
Book Three – Free the Dark The world is descending into devastating chaos. There’s a new enemy to mankind on the horizon… her name’s Jess. How much ‘fun’ is too much when you’ve accidentally triggered the vampire apocalypse?! Are there any lines left that shouldn’t be crossed? Because there’s a brand new hunger under her skin, and it wants more. More of Alex’s darkness, more of Zac’s light— the two don’t go together, but that doesn’t stop the ravenous shadowy beat that strikes a constant melody in her soul, driving her forward, destruction in her wake. Can she really side with vampires and stand by as humanity is lost?
Deliciously dark... because romance isn't always sweet.
Nicola Rose is from the UK, where she lives with her husband and two boys. When she's not writing or reading, she can probably be found on family days out hiking and mountain-biking in the countryside, messing in Photoshop, and playing board games in her pjs!
"I believe in the power of positivity. I have no desire to spread anything negative. I'm a reader, but primarily I'm an author NOT a reviewer. For these reasons, if I don't enjoy a book I simply move on quietly. I will only rate and review the books I have genuinely enjoyed." - Nicola x
It took me a little while to get into this because Jess is such a random character, that said, once it got going I couldn't put it down. The characters are all very different and there are times when you love them and times when you will find them despicable. Apart from our Hs, Jess, Zac and Alex there is a great supporting cast of characters who keep the story going. An exciting plot that is no straight battle between good and evil, our main characters carry out some pretty depraved and violent acts, there are also emotional moments that squeeze the heart. I would recommend this to any fan of dark paranormal romance.
What in the 50 Shades of Vampire Diaries Underworld did I just experience?
If you’re a fan of 50 Shades on steroids, Underworld, Vampire Diaries...THIS IS YOUR JAM! This has it ALL. Thousands of readers should be showing up for the love triangle of Jessica, Alex & Zac. This book is a rollercoaster of supernatural angst that doesn’t stop. So much drama and sex that your brain will need to be rebooted. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Only reason this is a 3 is because I don't normally read DARK paranormal romance. I love all romance but I personally usually go towards the sweet and spicy or slightly angst with spice romance so this was out of my realm. That being said, if dark paranormal romance is your thing, give this trilogy ago because I loved the dialogue and the action.
Started off really intriguing- interesting storyline, complex characters, but the sexual frustration without emotional connection or resolution by halfway through the book was just too much for me to stand.
Well titled a very dark erotic vampire paranormal and well touches on romance. I’d say certainly a book for readers of extreme dark vampire paranormal. it’s just a little too much erotica for me, but extremely well written and never a dull moment…
This series has definite Vampire Diaries vibe but has more of an adult theme. The ending is not what I expected but I enjoyed the story until the last book. Personally I wasn’t a fan of the ending.
Thoroughly enjoyed the trilogy and hope there is more to come. The characters are well written, the story is nicely paced and it’s definitely a series I will read more than once