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Paladins of Darkness #6
Defeat the Darkness
Hard-eyed and hard-bodied, Hunter Fitzsimon isn't what Tate Justice expected in a tenant for the apartment above her garage. Terse and intensely private, Hunter's mission is to protect a narrow stretch of the barrier between Earth and Kalithia against the Paladins' ruthless enemies -- a job that would be much easier without his sexy landlady nosing around. So when she follows Hunter into the woods late one night, he decides to teach Tate a lesson with a passionate kiss that brings her to her knees...and unexpectedly ignites red-hot desire deep in his soul. But the warrior's dark and dangerous world is no place for his fiery lover. Does possessing Tate mean turning his back on his brethren...or will Hunter forsake the woman of his dreams for the harsh duty he's always known?
338 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 23, 2010
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Alexis Morgan
97 books999 followersAlexis Morgan grew up near St. Louis and received a B.A. in English from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She and her husband have made the Pacific Northwest their home for more than thirty years, where she launched her career as a writer. She is published in paranormal romance, fantasy romance, American West historicals, and most recently, contemporary romances with her new Snowberry Creek series.
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February 23, 2010
The book has a good start, then slows some but pick‘s up again. You get humor, action, mystery and, adventure, just not as much as the other books in this series. You do have more emotions in this one because of the relationship between Tate and Hunter. This book also misses the hot sex as the others. it’s a good quick read, but it just didn’t garb me and pulled me into the story as the rest.
I liked the setting in this book its back to Washington, Tate inherited a B&B form her uncle but she runs it as a coffee shop, and has quite a few regular costumers that are a pleasure to read about.
I really like Larem he is brought out more in this book, that made the whole book for me easer to read, I hope his book soon!
*spoilers*
Tate and Hunter has on again off again relationship, Tate doesn’t have a problem, she is strong and even stands up to Hunter when she see all the scars, and several other occasions, but Hunter on the other hand is different he has sex with Tate then stays way for days at a time this goes back in forth the whole book, it was almost to much of an emotional roller coaster for me. I felt sorry for Tate several time’s.
I liked the setting in this book its back to Washington, Tate inherited a B&B form her uncle but she runs it as a coffee shop, and has quite a few regular costumers that are a pleasure to read about.
I really like Larem he is brought out more in this book, that made the whole book for me easer to read, I hope his book soon!
*spoilers*
Tate and Hunter has on again off again relationship, Tate doesn’t have a problem, she is strong and even stands up to Hunter when she see all the scars, and several other occasions, but Hunter on the other hand is different he has sex with Tate then stays way for days at a time this goes back in forth the whole book, it was almost to much of an emotional roller coaster for me. I felt sorry for Tate several time’s.
March 31, 2010
Paladin protector Hunter's last death has left him wounded in body and in mind after being tortured to death by Other's - he still walks with a limp, can't tolerate being indoors at night and suffers flashback episodes. Worst of all he feels he will never again be able to fulfill his purpose as warrior and since he can't perform his normal duties he's sent to the Northwest to watch a newly discovered portion of the barrier - the Paladin's are hopeful that this important doorway to the Other world will lead to the traitors on both sides of the Barrier.
But staying close enough to the Barrier to fulfill his mission, puts Hunter in close contact with his sexy landlady, writer and tea shop owner Tate Justice. And though Hunter knows he should keep his distance he can't help but want to get in even closer contact - upclose full body contact – with Tate.
Yay, Morgan's back to what she does best - the tortured hero. And Hunters is a good one, even at his prickliest. Tate's a bit on the busybody-ish side, but she is every bit the match to Hunter when things get dicey and it is interesting to see how the story that she's writing morphs once Hunter comes into her life.
I love these Paladins and I liked that there was some of the interaction between Hunter and the other warriors too including the two Other’s Baraq and Larem – including some quite explosive interactions. I enjoy the male bonding moments in these male brotherhoods and these little extra bits make these serial paranormal romances so much more fun for me.
Defeat the Darkness almost feels like it brings the overarching story arc to a close, but I am hoping that this doesn’t mean that this is the last of the Paladin’s or their allies – I am still waiting for crazy DJ’s book - and now I’d love see one for Larem too.
But staying close enough to the Barrier to fulfill his mission, puts Hunter in close contact with his sexy landlady, writer and tea shop owner Tate Justice. And though Hunter knows he should keep his distance he can't help but want to get in even closer contact - upclose full body contact – with Tate.
Yay, Morgan's back to what she does best - the tortured hero. And Hunters is a good one, even at his prickliest. Tate's a bit on the busybody-ish side, but she is every bit the match to Hunter when things get dicey and it is interesting to see how the story that she's writing morphs once Hunter comes into her life.
I love these Paladins and I liked that there was some of the interaction between Hunter and the other warriors too including the two Other’s Baraq and Larem – including some quite explosive interactions. I enjoy the male bonding moments in these male brotherhoods and these little extra bits make these serial paranormal romances so much more fun for me.
Defeat the Darkness almost feels like it brings the overarching story arc to a close, but I am hoping that this doesn’t mean that this is the last of the Paladin’s or their allies – I am still waiting for crazy DJ’s book - and now I’d love see one for Larem too.
March 9, 2010
Okay, more like 4.5 stars...but there's no half ratings. I loved Hunter from when we first saw him in his flannel pjs in the previous book!
Here we find Hunter trying to heal not just his injuries, but his soul. He was just mean and awful to new landlady Tate Justice, but man oh man did he make an impression. And of course Tate helps Hunter defeat the darkness in his soul (bad pun) and she deals well with his panic attack on their one date, impressing Hunter. I loved DJ and Larem's roles in this one and I'm soo glad they caught the Guildmaster. And I'm not sure we've seen the last of honorable warrior Berk. It'll be interesting to see where Larem's story takes us, since he and Hunter are now bffs. :)
Here we find Hunter trying to heal not just his injuries, but his soul. He was just mean and awful to new landlady Tate Justice, but man oh man did he make an impression. And of course Tate helps Hunter defeat the darkness in his soul (bad pun) and she deals well with his panic attack on their one date, impressing Hunter. I loved DJ and Larem's roles in this one and I'm soo glad they caught the Guildmaster. And I'm not sure we've seen the last of honorable warrior Berk. It'll be interesting to see where Larem's story takes us, since he and Hunter are now bffs. :)
March 1, 2010
GUEST REVIEWED BY KARRA
One of the awful truths about being a Paladin warrior is that no matter how ruthless they fight, they’ll eventually die—several times throughout their lifetimes.
Paladin warrior Hunter Fitzsimon received an up close and personal reminder of this particular fate the day he was ambushed by renegade Others (escaped Kalithians) and beaten to a bloody pulp. The only thing that saved him from further torture at their hands was his death, and even then, he couldn’t rest long. After being resuscitated, he spent months in rehabilitation, resigned to the fact that he’d never be the easy going warrior he once was.
When it’s time to test his strength and muscle arm, he’s sent to Seattle and assigned to monitor a small portion of the barrier that keeps the Kalithians out of our world. The Paladins have reason to believe that some of the Kalithians are crossing the barrier with the help of humans, and it’s Hunter’s task to get to the bottom of the situation.
This task would have been so much easier if he didn’t have to contend with his feisty landlady Tate Justice. Curious at first, Tate quickly learns that her new tenant just wants privacy. She leaves him alone, only to find that he’s quite the gentleman with the elderly neighbors: polite and chivalrous towards them, but frigid with her. He’s quite the puzzle, and one she’d love to figure out.
She watches him through her bedroom window as he takes his nightly walks through the woods in her backyard, and after a thwarted attempt to warn him of the dangers of the area, Hunter makes the first move and kisses Tate to silence her while staking out his Paladin assignment. From that night on, Hunter runs hot and cold with Tate, torn between his duties as a Paladin and his affection for the woman he’s coming to love.
Though the attack that killed Hunter so many months ago only created demons that he alone can slay, Tate becomes a balm to his wounded soul and someone he must now protect from the evils that threaten her quiet life, for the humans that help the Kalithians might just be right under their noses.
We step back into the world of Alexis Morgan’s Paladins with the sixth book in the series, Defeat the Darkness. This is Hunter’s story, and since his beaten-to-death trauma in book five, he’s become so dark and broody that you almost wish you could reach through the pages and give him a hug. Or maybe just a quick pat on the back so he can’t lash out and beat you with his cane.
His leg was nearly severed in the attack, which now causes him severe pain, and because of that leg’s limp, he’s convinced he’ll never be a fully functioning warrior again. That depression, coupled with the physical pain would make anyone bitter, but of course there has to be a solution!
Enter Tate, a twenty-something gal who has inherited her Uncle’s huge home, and runs a tea shop from within its walls. She’s working on writing her own romance novel when not behind the shop’s counter, and is caught in a cyclone of mixed emotions when Hunter takes up residence in the apartment she’s renting. Who could blame her? He’s sexy, rugged and twisted. Plus he’s nice to old ladies. A plus for all involved.
As the plot evolves, Morgan introduces other Paladin warriors, as well as some of the most amusing elderly characters I’ve ever read. The dimensions of her secondary characters are just as full and charismatic as her primary characters, which is such a wonderful change from authors who tend to make their secondary characters rather flat.
The plot line of the book worked well with the character of Hunter, allowing him the growth and recovery he needed, as well as his relationship with Tate to bloom. Nothing felt forced or seemed improbable, and the story was written in such a way that every aspect of the plot and characters just seemed normal, almost as if the book had written itself.
The story flows effortlessly and overall, Defeat the Darkness is a nice addition to the Paladin series. With this book, I’ve truly become a fan of Alexis Morgan, and I can’t wait to see what else she has in store for her sexy Paladin heroes.
One of the awful truths about being a Paladin warrior is that no matter how ruthless they fight, they’ll eventually die—several times throughout their lifetimes.
Paladin warrior Hunter Fitzsimon received an up close and personal reminder of this particular fate the day he was ambushed by renegade Others (escaped Kalithians) and beaten to a bloody pulp. The only thing that saved him from further torture at their hands was his death, and even then, he couldn’t rest long. After being resuscitated, he spent months in rehabilitation, resigned to the fact that he’d never be the easy going warrior he once was.
When it’s time to test his strength and muscle arm, he’s sent to Seattle and assigned to monitor a small portion of the barrier that keeps the Kalithians out of our world. The Paladins have reason to believe that some of the Kalithians are crossing the barrier with the help of humans, and it’s Hunter’s task to get to the bottom of the situation.
This task would have been so much easier if he didn’t have to contend with his feisty landlady Tate Justice. Curious at first, Tate quickly learns that her new tenant just wants privacy. She leaves him alone, only to find that he’s quite the gentleman with the elderly neighbors: polite and chivalrous towards them, but frigid with her. He’s quite the puzzle, and one she’d love to figure out.
She watches him through her bedroom window as he takes his nightly walks through the woods in her backyard, and after a thwarted attempt to warn him of the dangers of the area, Hunter makes the first move and kisses Tate to silence her while staking out his Paladin assignment. From that night on, Hunter runs hot and cold with Tate, torn between his duties as a Paladin and his affection for the woman he’s coming to love.
Though the attack that killed Hunter so many months ago only created demons that he alone can slay, Tate becomes a balm to his wounded soul and someone he must now protect from the evils that threaten her quiet life, for the humans that help the Kalithians might just be right under their noses.
We step back into the world of Alexis Morgan’s Paladins with the sixth book in the series, Defeat the Darkness. This is Hunter’s story, and since his beaten-to-death trauma in book five, he’s become so dark and broody that you almost wish you could reach through the pages and give him a hug. Or maybe just a quick pat on the back so he can’t lash out and beat you with his cane.
His leg was nearly severed in the attack, which now causes him severe pain, and because of that leg’s limp, he’s convinced he’ll never be a fully functioning warrior again. That depression, coupled with the physical pain would make anyone bitter, but of course there has to be a solution!
Enter Tate, a twenty-something gal who has inherited her Uncle’s huge home, and runs a tea shop from within its walls. She’s working on writing her own romance novel when not behind the shop’s counter, and is caught in a cyclone of mixed emotions when Hunter takes up residence in the apartment she’s renting. Who could blame her? He’s sexy, rugged and twisted. Plus he’s nice to old ladies. A plus for all involved.
As the plot evolves, Morgan introduces other Paladin warriors, as well as some of the most amusing elderly characters I’ve ever read. The dimensions of her secondary characters are just as full and charismatic as her primary characters, which is such a wonderful change from authors who tend to make their secondary characters rather flat.
The plot line of the book worked well with the character of Hunter, allowing him the growth and recovery he needed, as well as his relationship with Tate to bloom. Nothing felt forced or seemed improbable, and the story was written in such a way that every aspect of the plot and characters just seemed normal, almost as if the book had written itself.
The story flows effortlessly and overall, Defeat the Darkness is a nice addition to the Paladin series. With this book, I’ve truly become a fan of Alexis Morgan, and I can’t wait to see what else she has in store for her sexy Paladin heroes.
November 22, 2011
3-1/2 stars: I'm not sure if I just wasn't fully "in the mood" for another Paladin book or if this book really just wasn't quite up to par with the others, but for some reason this book didn't grab me as much as the previous ones did. I did enjoy it, I just didn't feel the urge to grab the book and read every chance I got. I liked that I got to get to know D.J. and Larem more, which makes me excited to read their books more than I was before, but as far as Hunter and Tate are concerned, they left me feeling kind of lukewarm.
I'm glad that the storyline of who is smuggling the blue stones went even further and am definitely interested to see where Morgan goes from here with that.
I would not recommend reading this book if you have not read the others in the series already since it pretty much wraps up the continuing story arc (or comes darn close). If you are a fan of the series already, this book is enjoyable, just not quite as good as the others.
I'm glad that the storyline of who is smuggling the blue stones went even further and am definitely interested to see where Morgan goes from here with that.
I would not recommend reading this book if you have not read the others in the series already since it pretty much wraps up the continuing story arc (or comes darn close). If you are a fan of the series already, this book is enjoyable, just not quite as good as the others.
January 20, 2011
I'm not sure why many liked more the other books in this series but for me this one was one of the bests. I enjoyed every page and didn't want to put it down for a sec. What's not to love about a wounded hero and a heroine strong enough to be what he needs? But it was more than that, it was a spicy relationship from the beginning, I adore to see the main couple fighting all the time, in a good way, with a lot of constant tension between them. You just don't know if they are gonna kiss or discuss a bit more. It's so sweet to see that they are so in love but don't wanna face it. I enjoy this type of stories so much and it had been a while since I read one.
I recommend this series. I still think it's not the best I have read but really really good and definitely worth the time. Although I don't think you'll enjoy the series much if you're not a paranormal romance fan.
I recommend this series. I still think it's not the best I have read but really really good and definitely worth the time. Although I don't think you'll enjoy the series much if you're not a paranormal romance fan.
October 26, 2010
I didn't enjoy this at all. There is nothing intriguing about Hunter. The man is seriously bi polar. Why Tate sleeps with him I will never know.
Bad dialogue and stupid sounding names. Tate Justice, Penn Sebastian. This book was boring, and horribly edited. Often you would find words that were obviously switched in a sentence or repeated twice in a row. Serious flaws in grammer interrupt even the best stories.
Into the donations pile you go
Bad dialogue and stupid sounding names. Tate Justice, Penn Sebastian. This book was boring, and horribly edited. Often you would find words that were obviously switched in a sentence or repeated twice in a row. Serious flaws in grammer interrupt even the best stories.
Into the donations pile you go
July 11, 2021
(Explícito). La historia tuvo momentos aburridos, más o menos el desarrollo fue aburrido, lo interesante, para mí, fie el inicio y el final; hubo momentos en lo que estuve tentada a dejar el libro pero todavía sentía curiosidad por saber acerca del robo de las piedras azules y quién era el traidor en la organización de los paladines. El traidor fue algo predecible, los mismos paladines ya sabían que cada vez que tenían a un traidor en la mira, éste terminaba muerto. Ahora tengo curiosidad por Larem y su habilidad curativa.
De parte de Tate y Hunter no tengo ninguna queja, estuvieron bien, hubo algo de idas y venidas en su relación, y la decisión final de que Hunter se iba a quedar por ahí, prácticamente le dio una orden a Devlin, me gustó.
Narrado en tercera persona y ofrece diferentes puntos de vista.
De parte de Tate y Hunter no tengo ninguna queja, estuvieron bien, hubo algo de idas y venidas en su relación, y la decisión final de que Hunter se iba a quedar por ahí, prácticamente le dio una orden a Devlin, me gustó.
Narrado en tercera persona y ofrece diferentes puntos de vista.
May 21, 2017
3.5 Stars
In this instalment we get to catch up with Hunter, the Paladin who had been tortured to death in Jarvis' book. Hunter is an ornery male who I have mixed feelings about. In one way I feel so bad about his circumstances, but in another I want to beat him for the way he treats Tate. He's not a horrible guy, just hurting, but at least he makes up for it in the end. And speaking of Tate, I love her. She's headstrong and stubborn. Fit for any hotheaded Paladin male.
As with other books, this one concentrates on the smuggling of the blue stones. And with the help of Larem, Barak, and few of our favourite Paladins, Hunter is finally able to solve the mystery of who is betraying who.
In this instalment we get to catch up with Hunter, the Paladin who had been tortured to death in Jarvis' book. Hunter is an ornery male who I have mixed feelings about. In one way I feel so bad about his circumstances, but in another I want to beat him for the way he treats Tate. He's not a horrible guy, just hurting, but at least he makes up for it in the end. And speaking of Tate, I love her. She's headstrong and stubborn. Fit for any hotheaded Paladin male.
As with other books, this one concentrates on the smuggling of the blue stones. And with the help of Larem, Barak, and few of our favourite Paladins, Hunter is finally able to solve the mystery of who is betraying who.
July 25, 2017
Would have been helpful to start the series at the beginning, but I got the mist of the larger plot line. Trying to figure it out kept me on my toes. I loved the irony that the lead woman was writing a romance novel influenced by her own. Will start at the beginning and give the series a go. Loved the characters!
February 6, 2020
This doesn't usually happen to me. I either love something completely, or can barely tolerate it. I'm enjoying the series, but I don't love it. I'm still finishing it because I'm invested enough to need to know. Weird place over these books.
August 11, 2020
Can't get enough!
Started with the first book when I was in high school.. never thought about it again. Remembered it suddenly and now I'm emotionally invested again!
Started with the first book when I was in high school.. never thought about it again. Remembered it suddenly and now I'm emotionally invested again!
March 18, 2017
Great series.
March 5, 2010
4.5 Stars
Hunter Fitzsimon is a Paladin. A Paladin is a warrior who fights Others in order to protect humans and guards the boundary (The boundary is a barrier that separates our world from the Kalith's. An Other is a Kalith that has gone crazy and murderous). An upside to being a Paladin is you have superior strength, heal quickly and have a longer life span. The downside is you die, over and over again.
When we last saw Hunter he had just been tortured and killed by Others. The injury he sustained to his leg was so severe that he has reoccurring pain in it that gets so bad he can hardly walk. A Paladin's purpose is to guard the barrier and to kill any Other that comes through it. The mental toll of not being able to fight is worse than his physical pain. He is angry and could lose his temper with anyone for any reason. I think he has every right to feel like this. When you are told your whole life you are there to fight and then that is taken from you, who wouldn't be pissed off?
Hunter is sent from Missouri to Seattle in hopes that could some way help his healing. When he gets there the leader of the local Paladins, Devlin, sends him to a small town a few hours out called Justice Point. He is sent there to find out who is smuggling Kaliths and a blue rock that is vital to the Kalith's world over to our side of the boundary. While there Hunter meets Tate Justice. Tate refuses to leave Hunter alone even though he has nothing but rude things to say to her. Tate is sweet, smart and determined not to let Hunter push her away. I like to read about head strong women and warrior men. The men always seem so confused.
While Hunter is switching off between wanting to be around Tate and wanting to put as much distance as he can between them, he is also trying to find out who is behind the boundary activity. He gets help from D.J., Larem, Barak and Penn. D.J. is his usual sarcastic self and Barak always seems so calm and together. It was nice to read a little more about Penn. Before he just seemed to have this dark cloud around him. I'm glad his story will be next. Larem was a nice surprise. I like Barak but I think Larem is my favorite Kalith. Larem is respectful, polite and is an honorable warrior. I liked reading the scenes between him and Hunter. I think he not only helped Hunter with his prejudice towards the Kaliths but he treated Hunter as if he didn't have an injury which was exactly what Hunter needed. Larem's book is another one I look forward to. If there was as scene I could pick to see in real life it would be the one where the huge men were sitting in Tate's tea shop sipping tea from little tea cups. Just reading about it had me cracking up.
~Stephanie G
Hunter Fitzsimon is a Paladin. A Paladin is a warrior who fights Others in order to protect humans and guards the boundary (The boundary is a barrier that separates our world from the Kalith's. An Other is a Kalith that has gone crazy and murderous). An upside to being a Paladin is you have superior strength, heal quickly and have a longer life span. The downside is you die, over and over again.
When we last saw Hunter he had just been tortured and killed by Others. The injury he sustained to his leg was so severe that he has reoccurring pain in it that gets so bad he can hardly walk. A Paladin's purpose is to guard the barrier and to kill any Other that comes through it. The mental toll of not being able to fight is worse than his physical pain. He is angry and could lose his temper with anyone for any reason. I think he has every right to feel like this. When you are told your whole life you are there to fight and then that is taken from you, who wouldn't be pissed off?
Hunter is sent from Missouri to Seattle in hopes that could some way help his healing. When he gets there the leader of the local Paladins, Devlin, sends him to a small town a few hours out called Justice Point. He is sent there to find out who is smuggling Kaliths and a blue rock that is vital to the Kalith's world over to our side of the boundary. While there Hunter meets Tate Justice. Tate refuses to leave Hunter alone even though he has nothing but rude things to say to her. Tate is sweet, smart and determined not to let Hunter push her away. I like to read about head strong women and warrior men. The men always seem so confused.
While Hunter is switching off between wanting to be around Tate and wanting to put as much distance as he can between them, he is also trying to find out who is behind the boundary activity. He gets help from D.J., Larem, Barak and Penn. D.J. is his usual sarcastic self and Barak always seems so calm and together. It was nice to read a little more about Penn. Before he just seemed to have this dark cloud around him. I'm glad his story will be next. Larem was a nice surprise. I like Barak but I think Larem is my favorite Kalith. Larem is respectful, polite and is an honorable warrior. I liked reading the scenes between him and Hunter. I think he not only helped Hunter with his prejudice towards the Kaliths but he treated Hunter as if he didn't have an injury which was exactly what Hunter needed. Larem's book is another one I look forward to. If there was as scene I could pick to see in real life it would be the one where the huge men were sitting in Tate's tea shop sipping tea from little tea cups. Just reading about it had me cracking up.
~Stephanie G
August 9, 2021
DEFEAT THE DARKNESS was a good read but doesn't stand out in the series for me. That being said, it does answer a few of the long running series questions and sets up Larem as the next hero. The writing is the usual enjoyable and easily paced storytelling I expect from Alexis Morgan and with each new book I get more invested in the overall world. Our heroine Tate makes a feisty, if occasionally reckless, addition to the Paladin universe and she can certainly handle whatever Hunter decides to dish out. And she really needs that inner strength of personality because Hunter is truly a mess, understandably so. Tate has been taking care of herself for a long time and after her beloved Uncle dies, she inherits his old Victorian home/tea shop. Tate loves her small town and she'll do anything to protect it which I guess is why she's always trying to nose into Hunter's business. Tate is obviously a nurturing soul because she can't help but keep tabs on Hunter as she worries about his healing injuries, even when she doesn't really know who he is or how he got injured in the first place. She's a bit naive in her trust but for the most part she doesn't have any reasons to suspect Hunter of anything.
For his part, Hunter tries to put up a fight and keep Tate at a distance but he keeps finding himself drawn back to her. After being attacked and tortured by crazed Others Hunter is still struggling to get full mobility back in his leg as well as get a handle on his mood swings. He has a hard time being around the barrier in St. Louis and he can't stand the pity and sympathy from the other Paladins. Hunter is in full anger mode for a lot of the book and that's a big part of why I didn't enjoy this one as much. While Tate can and does stand up to him, he's so hot and cold with her and constantly pushing her away. This isn't one of my favorite dynamics for romances so I had to work through the book a bit.
Content Warning: References to a character who was attacked and tortured; Hunter is dealing with flashbacks and PTSD
For his part, Hunter tries to put up a fight and keep Tate at a distance but he keeps finding himself drawn back to her. After being attacked and tortured by crazed Others Hunter is still struggling to get full mobility back in his leg as well as get a handle on his mood swings. He has a hard time being around the barrier in St. Louis and he can't stand the pity and sympathy from the other Paladins. Hunter is in full anger mode for a lot of the book and that's a big part of why I didn't enjoy this one as much. While Tate can and does stand up to him, he's so hot and cold with her and constantly pushing her away. This isn't one of my favorite dynamics for romances so I had to work through the book a bit.
Content Warning: References to a character who was attacked and tortured; Hunter is dealing with flashbacks and PTSD
January 29, 2017
At first I didn’t like Hunter, but then we meet Tate’s mother and she’s 10X worse than he is. But I’m glad he’s there to help Tate stand up to her dear mother. And by the end I loved him.
Tate is my type of woman, independent, yet compassionate. I love her teashop and how she doesn’t stand around and scream, but takes matters into her own hands, doing something constructive. Tate and Hunter are going to be great together.
The interaction between Tate the landlady and Hunter the tenant is priceless. But I was confused about the logistics of the house, teashop and the apartment. At first I thought the apartment was over the tea shop, not the garage. Then I tried figured out where the teashop was. I know it’s in the front, but in front of the house? It must be about three stories since it has several bedrooms to rent and some where there’s a gymnasium. The author seemed to just keep adding rooms onto this place.
Tate’s mother is a real piece of work. I love how Hunter handles her though. I was glad when she left but seeing how she treated Tate, I thought she got off too easily.
But I love the three aunties. They’re so cute and feisty. I’d love them for neighbors.
The idea of weaving Tate’s story through her conflict with Hunter was brilliant. It was a good way for us to see how she felt.
Footnote: 1) I like Hunter’s cane. I’ve come across similar items in past books. Don’t think it’d go over so well nowadays.
Fave scenes: the sisters welcoming Hunter, D.J.s virus, Paladins & teacups and Tate finding Hunter on the beach.
Tate is my type of woman, independent, yet compassionate. I love her teashop and how she doesn’t stand around and scream, but takes matters into her own hands, doing something constructive. Tate and Hunter are going to be great together.
The interaction between Tate the landlady and Hunter the tenant is priceless. But I was confused about the logistics of the house, teashop and the apartment. At first I thought the apartment was over the tea shop, not the garage. Then I tried figured out where the teashop was. I know it’s in the front, but in front of the house? It must be about three stories since it has several bedrooms to rent and some where there’s a gymnasium. The author seemed to just keep adding rooms onto this place.
Tate’s mother is a real piece of work. I love how Hunter handles her though. I was glad when she left but seeing how she treated Tate, I thought she got off too easily.
But I love the three aunties. They’re so cute and feisty. I’d love them for neighbors.
The idea of weaving Tate’s story through her conflict with Hunter was brilliant. It was a good way for us to see how she felt.
Footnote: 1) I like Hunter’s cane. I’ve come across similar items in past books. Don’t think it’d go over so well nowadays.
Fave scenes: the sisters welcoming Hunter, D.J.s virus, Paladins & teacups and Tate finding Hunter on the beach.
May 3, 2011
Review:
This book picked up where Darkness Unknown (book 5) left off, sort of. The Missouri Paladin, Hunter, got hurt really bad in book 5, and here his story continues. It was slow going at first but the pace did pick up about halfway through and moved faster as it neared the end. I love the world of the Paladins even if their world is stintingly unbelievable. I put it down to the author's story telling abilities that convinced me to suspend disbelief when I first started reading this series. With this book though it felt like the story telling magic of the author has waned a bit. And maybe that was why this book started rather slow. But I hope this is a temporary setback and will go away when I read Bound By Darkness.
Defeat The Darkness being book 6 in the series, I strongly suggest that you read the previous book first before reading this one as some crucial events in book 5 will give the reader a better understanding of the events and characters in this book.
A lovely enough read that I would give it a 4 out of 5. Looking forward to reading Bound By Darkness.
Emperical Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 4
Character development = 4.5
Story itself = 4
Ending = 4
Cover art = 3.5
Pace = 4
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5
This book picked up where Darkness Unknown (book 5) left off, sort of. The Missouri Paladin, Hunter, got hurt really bad in book 5, and here his story continues. It was slow going at first but the pace did pick up about halfway through and moved faster as it neared the end. I love the world of the Paladins even if their world is stintingly unbelievable. I put it down to the author's story telling abilities that convinced me to suspend disbelief when I first started reading this series. With this book though it felt like the story telling magic of the author has waned a bit. And maybe that was why this book started rather slow. But I hope this is a temporary setback and will go away when I read Bound By Darkness.
Defeat The Darkness being book 6 in the series, I strongly suggest that you read the previous book first before reading this one as some crucial events in book 5 will give the reader a better understanding of the events and characters in this book.
A lovely enough read that I would give it a 4 out of 5. Looking forward to reading Bound By Darkness.
Emperical Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 4
Character development = 4.5
Story itself = 4
Ending = 4
Cover art = 3.5
Pace = 4
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5
March 19, 2012
Hunter is a wounded warrior. He's a pretty irritable one too. He has good reason as the "others" tortured him to death. Back on he mend, but not 100%, he's shipped off to Seattle to help my favourite group of Paladins. Bane and his crew found place where Kalithia could be sneaking in.
In Justice Point, Tate runs a tea shop/bed breakfast/gym and apartment for rent. What exactly is this place her uncle left her? Reading about her shop, I can't fathom how she makes any money. She gives food away and she doesn't really have that many customers.
This was a book I still enjoyed because Ms. Morgan is a good writer. The plot was easy to follow and anticipate what would happen next. The cast of character I enjoyed showed up in this story. Hunter is your typical Paladin and Tate is not too different than the other women. All in all, the story was a fast read and it's good to know my guess at who the bad guy was, is correct.
Not sure what will happen with the series or if this is the end of it.
In Justice Point, Tate runs a tea shop/bed breakfast/gym and apartment for rent. What exactly is this place her uncle left her? Reading about her shop, I can't fathom how she makes any money. She gives food away and she doesn't really have that many customers.
This was a book I still enjoyed because Ms. Morgan is a good writer. The plot was easy to follow and anticipate what would happen next. The cast of character I enjoyed showed up in this story. Hunter is your typical Paladin and Tate is not too different than the other women. All in all, the story was a fast read and it's good to know my guess at who the bad guy was, is correct.
Not sure what will happen with the series or if this is the end of it.
July 28, 2016
What I sort of found interesting about this volume is one of the character's has PTSD and a lot of the book is him trying to figure out how to function again. She handles it well, but I did still find myself wanting to throttle the characters occasionally. I loved that the main female character is an aspiring romance novelist. Makes bits an absolute scream.
I love her characters and her snarky sense of humor. I have a hard time not giggling out loud.
The books are quick reads, but I did still have nights where I had to tell myself, 'Look, you need sleep. The last fifty pages can wait.'
I've actually just finished the series. So maybe I'm sensitive to this, not sure, but despite being in a different character's head, she still uses similar phrases. Yes, there are only so many ways to say certain things, but it sort of takes you out of the moment when you have to stop and think, 'Hey, didn't X say the same thing in the other book?' But that's being nit picky.
I can guarantee, I'll be picking up the series again at some point.
I love her characters and her snarky sense of humor. I have a hard time not giggling out loud.
The books are quick reads, but I did still have nights where I had to tell myself, 'Look, you need sleep. The last fifty pages can wait.'
I've actually just finished the series. So maybe I'm sensitive to this, not sure, but despite being in a different character's head, she still uses similar phrases. Yes, there are only so many ways to say certain things, but it sort of takes you out of the moment when you have to stop and think, 'Hey, didn't X say the same thing in the other book?' But that's being nit picky.
I can guarantee, I'll be picking up the series again at some point.
July 25, 2012
OK- so this is part of a series and I obviously missed the first few books, but it didn't matter. I'm finding myself more and more into the weird paranormal/sci-fi romance. I don't know- first it was vampires and now we are onto Paladins and shit. I can't explain it and I don't understand it, but if a book makes my girly parts happy- I DON'T CARE WHAT I'M READING. Bottom line.
So our chick is a little tea shop owner who ends up falling, albeit reluctantly, for our hero- a damaged Paladin, which is kind of the equivalent of falling in love with a disabled soldier who's sent home because whoopsy- he got hurt. So yeah. The obviously DRAMA ensues but certainly not before some hot, angry, and confusing sex. Whatever.
But it was a good read, and basically what you expect from a romance novel. Sex, drama, hero. Yay. But the author was good at bringing thing whole thing home AND successfully got me interested in the other parts of the series.
So our chick is a little tea shop owner who ends up falling, albeit reluctantly, for our hero- a damaged Paladin, which is kind of the equivalent of falling in love with a disabled soldier who's sent home because whoopsy- he got hurt. So yeah. The obviously DRAMA ensues but certainly not before some hot, angry, and confusing sex. Whatever.
But it was a good read, and basically what you expect from a romance novel. Sex, drama, hero. Yay. But the author was good at bringing thing whole thing home AND successfully got me interested in the other parts of the series.
January 30, 2011
This was actually the first book in the series I read. It was so intriguing that I had to start at the beginning. I liked Tate and Hunter. Tate is the type of heroine I really like because she takes care of herself and is willing to fight with the hero. As a matter of fact some of their conflict is because he wants her to hide out and she's not having it. Those are the type of heroines I like because you had a life before you met your hero and self-sufficiency is admirable trait. Generally all the heroines in this series want to stand on their own and have a lot to contribute but are limited by being purely human. For a series where the hero and heroine are a superhero-ish team try Shannon K. Butcher's Sentinel Wars series.
June 16, 2010
I think this the sixth installation in Alexis Morgans fabulous series about the Paladins is´n quite as good as the other ones. Hunters attitude towards Tate makes me a bit angry. And I found it hard to believe that Hunter would help Tate in her shop as readily as he does.
I do feel for Hunter, sometimes I would like to just hug him tight even if he wants nothing of it. He is so hurt.
But since Ms Morgan is such a skilled writer she let the story evolve so that Hunter can heal and accept both him self and Tate in the end.
The story with the smuggling makes a good back story. I really want to know what happens.
I do feel for Hunter, sometimes I would like to just hug him tight even if he wants nothing of it. He is so hurt.
But since Ms Morgan is such a skilled writer she let the story evolve so that Hunter can heal and accept both him self and Tate in the end.
The story with the smuggling makes a good back story. I really want to know what happens.
March 6, 2010
I love this series. Hunter and Tate are great...they fight their attraction but not so long that you get fustrated. Hunter survived a terrible attack and not just his body suffered damage, he's hurting body and soul. He fights his attraction to Tate but that woman is strong and smart and she gets Hunter's blood boiling without even trying. I didn't realize how much I had enjoyed this series until I started reading this book. Alexis is one hell of a story teller. Look forward to the next book. I believe it's the Talions. Highly recommend this book.
March 7, 2010
Defeat the Darkness
4 ½ stars out of 5
I am so glad we get to meet this sexy Paladin warrior again that first made his appearance in the caves of Missouri in only a pair of flannel pajama pants. Yes, meet Hunter Fitzsimon, recently brought back from a nearly permanent death.
His injuries were severe and he still has not fully healed from the events that took place at the hands of the “others”.
Hunter is being transferred to Seattle to a tiny town called Justice Point...
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Kelly
4 ½ stars out of 5
I am so glad we get to meet this sexy Paladin warrior again that first made his appearance in the caves of Missouri in only a pair of flannel pajama pants. Yes, meet Hunter Fitzsimon, recently brought back from a nearly permanent death.
His injuries were severe and he still has not fully healed from the events that took place at the hands of the “others”.
Hunter is being transferred to Seattle to a tiny town called Justice Point...
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Kelly
June 8, 2010
I had a moment of sadness after reading the last page of this book.
It appears the series is over and I'm going to miss Bane, Blake, Jarvis, Morgan and siblings Barak & Lusahn.
The Paladins books went by so fast - I enjoyed Alexis Morgan's writing style and was never bored. Another plus is that she incorporated leading men/women from previous books into each subsequent book and so we could see what happened to them.
Hopefully, Morgan's next series will be as well written as this one.
It appears the series is over and I'm going to miss Bane, Blake, Jarvis, Morgan and siblings Barak & Lusahn.
The Paladins books went by so fast - I enjoyed Alexis Morgan's writing style and was never bored. Another plus is that she incorporated leading men/women from previous books into each subsequent book and so we could see what happened to them.
Hopefully, Morgan's next series will be as well written as this one.
March 7, 2015
This was my first Alexis Morgan book and I’ve really enjoyed it. Besides the romantic dimension, a mixture of lust and tenderness laced with lots of humour, I liked the main couple, supported by a cast of solid secondary characters, and the attention given to feelings and emotions like simple affection, friendship or general human bonding.
Even the paranormal part, not so appealing to me, was interesting.
I felt that the end of the book was perhaps a bit rushed, but I do intend to read more books by this author.
Even the paranormal part, not so appealing to me, was interesting.
I felt that the end of the book was perhaps a bit rushed, but I do intend to read more books by this author.
January 6, 2014
Szeretném a most lefekszem veled, aztán kerüllek mint a tüzet, főhősök fejét jócskán a falhoz csapkodni. De az írók szerint ez a kívánatos főhős és így próbálják kifejezni a belső gyötrődést. Szerintem tévednek. Én sokkal jobban kedveltem a sorozat azon szereplőit, akik odaálltak a hősnő elé és azt mondták: gondold meg mit döntesz, mert én nem leszek senki kis piszkos titka. Nekem nem kell olyan szerető, aki szégyell végigmenni velem az utcán. Azok a gerinces hősök! És Ms. Morgan tud olyat is szerencsére.
June 17, 2014
Eh, wasn't my favorite but was still good. Hunter was an asshole. Don't know what Tate saw in him but yet she "fell in love" after what a week? Had its good humor, but I felt NO connection between these two. Din't like the characters much. It had a good story but not enough action like the others, this was just focus on these two idiots "i love you too much to be in my world" "I love you enough to walk away" bullshit. But yea I still liked it and will continue to follow this series until I finally get to the end game.
March 3, 2016
i don't know what to think about this one. I like the plot and the leading characters, but It could have been written much better. Tate didn't get to hear what exactly happened to Hunter in the caves, by the end of the book, he still had those fits of anger and the main question that was left unresolved is - how exactly long can Paladins live and what will happen with their women in the process. Will they grow old while the men stay young forever, especially with the fact that the men are getting better and not turning Other so much.
July 8, 2011
4.5 stars at least.
I did something terrible. I skipped the other 3 and read this one. I had no idea what happened, the next thing I knew I already finished the book. It was THAT good.
I love Hunter and Tate. I love their interactions. I love how understanding she was about his circumstances, although she annoyed me a little bit at the end, but all in all, she's awesome.
And Hunter, whew, hot, hot ,hot is all I can say.
I did something terrible. I skipped the other 3 and read this one. I had no idea what happened, the next thing I knew I already finished the book. It was THAT good.
I love Hunter and Tate. I love their interactions. I love how understanding she was about his circumstances, although she annoyed me a little bit at the end, but all in all, she's awesome.
And Hunter, whew, hot, hot ,hot is all I can say.
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