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The Five Orders #4
Into Darkness
The next exciting installment in the Five Orders Series!
He’s lost his powers again and this time it might be her fault.
This is the dysfunctional family camping trip from hell.
Scratch that, *in* hell.
Calan is determined to find a way home and keep Emma from harm but she's making that impossible. He's fighting for any scrap of control, which is impossible when he must continually keep the party from choking the life out of each other.
Emma knows she’s pushed Calan to the limit, but she has to do what she knows is right. She’ll do anything to save him.
Emma and Calan’s love may have finally defied destiny one too many times.
Stranded and forced to stick close together, secrets are squeezing out between the cracks. If the Stygian don’t kill them first, one of their own will.
Get it now!
He’s lost his powers again and this time it might be her fault.
This is the dysfunctional family camping trip from hell.
Scratch that, *in* hell.
Calan is determined to find a way home and keep Emma from harm but she's making that impossible. He's fighting for any scrap of control, which is impossible when he must continually keep the party from choking the life out of each other.
Emma knows she’s pushed Calan to the limit, but she has to do what she knows is right. She’ll do anything to save him.
Emma and Calan’s love may have finally defied destiny one too many times.
Stranded and forced to stick close together, secrets are squeezing out between the cracks. If the Stygian don’t kill them first, one of their own will.
Get it now!
Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2021
About the author
Holly Roberds
48 books1,966 followersHolly Roberds is an Amazon Top 40 Bestselling Author of the Vegas Immortals and Lost Girls series, known for badass heroines, gut-busting laughs, and spicy romance. Holly lives in Denver but is only outdoorsy in that she drinks on patios—with a prosecco in one hand and an espresso in the other. When not writing, she’s playing D&D, sharpening her banter skills, or sinking her teeth into her husband’s very bitable arm.
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September 10, 2020
I received a free book and the views and opinions are my own. I loved this book. Book four deals with all five orders having to depend on each other to keep safe. Damien plays a big role. I also enjoyed meeting the demon who possessed Grannie Rits. Another surprise ending. Would recommend this book and series to all.
August 14, 2020
Holly has amazed us again! This is from Kristen and Travis story, while Emma and Calan was busy in book 3! We get a look into the lives of these two side kicks and how they have grown and overcome alot in their lives!
August 13, 2020
I received a arc and volunteer to review this book. ❤️ 📚 👍. Fantastic series.
September 23, 2020
Mel’s review
I could feel the creepiness of the Stygian. Another rollercoaster ride of emotion and who’s the bad guy. Will Emma and Calandras survive?
I could feel the creepiness of the Stygian. Another rollercoaster ride of emotion and who’s the bad guy. Will Emma and Calandras survive?
November 11, 2020
KU edition
The evil poo is about to hit the fan if the tear is not sealed ... but how to do it and will it last are the questions! Get ready for a HELLaciously bumpy ride!
The evil poo is about to hit the fan if the tear is not sealed ... but how to do it and will it last are the questions! Get ready for a HELLaciously bumpy ride!
October 8, 2024
aw he had to die
Sad they couldn’t save Damien. I’m glad they were able to have that adventure and come home some what unscathed
Sad they couldn’t save Damien. I’m glad they were able to have that adventure and come home some what unscathed
November 20, 2019
In order to seal the breach and stop evil from entering earth, a member of each of the five orders had to go back through the rift. So now stranded on the other side, at each other’s throats and being attacked by the Stygian it does not look good. Emma and Calan fight for each other and their love.
This is the fifth instalment of the epic tale, the Five Orders Series, a suspenseful action/adventure paranormal romance. In order to get the full experience I suggest you read the series from the beginning. Excitement, suspense, action and romance threaded together in a storyline full of twists, surprises and the unexpected. The interplay between the well created and developed characters draws you into the story. It is a well done story worth reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the fifth instalment of the epic tale, the Five Orders Series, a suspenseful action/adventure paranormal romance. In order to get the full experience I suggest you read the series from the beginning. Excitement, suspense, action and romance threaded together in a storyline full of twists, surprises and the unexpected. The interplay between the well created and developed characters draws you into the story. It is a well done story worth reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 23, 2019
Into Darkness by Holly Roberds is a great story to read. This is book number four in this great series that I have really enjoyed reading very much and can not wait to read what this author will write about next. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about romantic suspense and paranormal romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 23, 2019
Into Darkness ...... right! You are in hell to save the world. This book continues where part 3 ended. Everything Emma and Calan do comes from love for each other but also for the people around them and the world on which they live. Fight against the monsters in the dark but also against each other. Until they understand that together they are stronger than the beings from the world of Stygian.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 20, 2019
This book is totally worth the time to read. Every page will have you enthralled and panting for more. Let’s not forget mention the chemistry of these two. You can really feel the passion.
November 8, 2019
This was a very enjoyable book!
I liked it better than the last and I felt sucked into it more. I think I would have just sat and read the book straight through if not for this thing called reality.
The one thing I really, really had stand out and appreciate was the ease in character transition from one speaker to the next. Having an entire chapter from Emma, then Calen, etc was wonderful. I had become frustrated with the last book and how unclear the character transitions were. Even within a single chapter where the two of them were switching back and forth, it was easy to tell who was talking.
The continued growth of Emma and Calen as a couple and individuals was appropriate for where I feel they should be at this point. I also was glad Calen finally admitted to what was bothering him to Emma.
While I understand the background of the two particular orders of Master Ylang and Regina, I did find all their bickering a bit irritating and I did skip over some of that dialogue.
I’m also interested a bit more in what’s going to happen with Diana and Greg.
All in all I really enjoyed this book and I am excited for what’s going to occur next!! 👏🏻👏🏻❤️
I liked it better than the last and I felt sucked into it more. I think I would have just sat and read the book straight through if not for this thing called reality.
The one thing I really, really had stand out and appreciate was the ease in character transition from one speaker to the next. Having an entire chapter from Emma, then Calen, etc was wonderful. I had become frustrated with the last book and how unclear the character transitions were. Even within a single chapter where the two of them were switching back and forth, it was easy to tell who was talking.
The continued growth of Emma and Calen as a couple and individuals was appropriate for where I feel they should be at this point. I also was glad Calen finally admitted to what was bothering him to Emma.
While I understand the background of the two particular orders of Master Ylang and Regina, I did find all their bickering a bit irritating and I did skip over some of that dialogue.
I’m also interested a bit more in what’s going to happen with Diana and Greg.
All in all I really enjoyed this book and I am excited for what’s going to occur next!! 👏🏻👏🏻❤️
November 10, 2019
This volume is the best so far in the series. Looks like Holly the constructive criticism of the viewpoint transitions in volume three to heart. In Into Darkness the transitions are smooth and wholly appropriate to character development and in moving the plot forward. This book of the story might well be one of the best multiple-viewpoint treatments I've ever read.
The growing collection of players in the quest and their travels toward home through Hell is engrossing, especially as concerns Emma and Calan's attempts to do the "right" things while their plans go off somewhere into the distance. And the ways in which Calan manages to protect Emma are necessary, even though she doesn't pay a lot of attention to her various situations.
I'm sure I won't be the only reader anxiously awaiting Book 5.
I received an advance review copy of this e-book and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
The growing collection of players in the quest and their travels toward home through Hell is engrossing, especially as concerns Emma and Calan's attempts to do the "right" things while their plans go off somewhere into the distance. And the ways in which Calan manages to protect Emma are necessary, even though she doesn't pay a lot of attention to her various situations.
I'm sure I won't be the only reader anxiously awaiting Book 5.
I received an advance review copy of this e-book and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
November 7, 2019
OMG, what a rush!
Holly Roberds has done it again with a well-written fast-paced tale in her series, “The Five Orders”. Into Darkness continuing the journey of Emma and Calan into the Stygian, the hell dimension. Holly has added even more intrigue and twists to get your blood pumping and keep your eyes glued to the pages as our main characters traverse the “Hell” realm to find their way back to earth. Joining them on this journey are Damien, Jo, Regina, Ylang, and Diana. With the help of a demon, Snarp, but before they can go home, Emma must go through the Reckoning!!! Will Emma live? Will the group make it out of the Stygian? Will they allow Damien to live? Read “Into Darkness” to find out. I loved this amazing tale and highly recommend you read it.
I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
Holly Roberds has done it again with a well-written fast-paced tale in her series, “The Five Orders”. Into Darkness continuing the journey of Emma and Calan into the Stygian, the hell dimension. Holly has added even more intrigue and twists to get your blood pumping and keep your eyes glued to the pages as our main characters traverse the “Hell” realm to find their way back to earth. Joining them on this journey are Damien, Jo, Regina, Ylang, and Diana. With the help of a demon, Snarp, but before they can go home, Emma must go through the Reckoning!!! Will Emma live? Will the group make it out of the Stygian? Will they allow Damien to live? Read “Into Darkness” to find out. I loved this amazing tale and highly recommend you read it.
I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
November 8, 2019
This story just keeps getting better and better! You feel for this couple as they try to do what’s right but it seems it just doesn’t work. They finally work together to figure out what they have to do. This series is wonderful and just want more! I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
November 9, 2019
Wow! This book starts right where book 3 ends. This is a great continuation of the series. There is amazing intrigue and twists and turns. This kept me on the edge of my seat. Wonderful read!
I am voluntarily leaving a honest, unbiased review.
I am voluntarily leaving a honest, unbiased review.
September 22, 2020
This book resumes where the last one ended: members from each of the five factions plus Emma and Calan are in the Stygian searching for a way out. I enjoyed the uncertainty that these frienemies brought to this situation. Emma and Calan were in a fragile place in their relationship at a time when even survival was not assured. While dealing with demons and trying to find the portal back to the earth plane of existence, unique aspects of all the characters were revealed. I liked the conclusion, but saw that purple or black glint in Emma’s eye as the cliffhanger to the next book. That, plus the Twinkie-loving-demon-in-a-bottle that Emma brought with her says something else is going to happen. I am looking forward to the concluding story! I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
December 5, 2025
Hell is not just a place, but also an emotion. Enemies, frenemies, uneasy alliances... not the best circumstances for finding a way home. Damien's deviousness, the sacrifices the orders made, Emma's belief and Calan's strength is all challenged by what they know to be the most difficult portion of their journey.
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