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Daryk Hunter
Daryk World, Book OneWhen Magonian archaeologist Ketera Aldrancos’ father is imprisoned, she’s determined to save him. Before she can do so, her ship is wrecked. Water laps at her, a man’s strong arms surround her. His husky voice soothes her. Then she realizes she’s on a foreign beach in the arms of a dreaded Dragonian. A man who looks nothing like the men she’s known. His closeness, his touch sends waves of need through Ketera’s core and shame runs through her. After all, passions are sinful.Dane Charger, a Dragonian Daryk One, cradles the woman in his arms. He aches to introduce her to the headiest lovemaking imaginable. But his eyes flame red and a growl vibrates his throat when he realizes he’ll need to protect her from marauding slave traders led by a vicious rogue—who just happens to also be his half brother.Two people whose supercontinents are separated by ocean and two thousand years of prejudice and fear. Two people who may be the secret to saving a race from extinction.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 14, 2010
About the author
Denise A. Agnew
109 books162 followersDenise A. Agnew is the award-winning author of over 70 novels and several optioned and produced screenplays and TV pilots.
Denise’s record proves that with paranormal, time travel, romantic comedy, contemporary, historical, erotic romance, romantic suspense and horror writing under her belt, she enjoys writing about a diverse range of subjects. Her experiences with archaeology and archery have crept into her work, as well as numerous travels through the UK and Ireland.
Denise is also a Writer/Producer (Where’s Lucy? Productions), a paranormal investigator (SOS Paranormal Investigations), Reiki Master, Certified Creativity Coach and Medium. As a Creativity Coach, Denise assists anyone in the creative arts, including writing and acting, to maintain lifelong creativity. Denise lives in Arizona with her husband. She is represented by Gandolfo Helin and Fountain Literary Management.
Visit Denise’s websites at www.deniseagnew.com and www.agnewcreativemedium.com
Denise’s record proves that with paranormal, time travel, romantic comedy, contemporary, historical, erotic romance, romantic suspense and horror writing under her belt, she enjoys writing about a diverse range of subjects. Her experiences with archaeology and archery have crept into her work, as well as numerous travels through the UK and Ireland.
Denise is also a Writer/Producer (Where’s Lucy? Productions), a paranormal investigator (SOS Paranormal Investigations), Reiki Master, Certified Creativity Coach and Medium. As a Creativity Coach, Denise assists anyone in the creative arts, including writing and acting, to maintain lifelong creativity. Denise lives in Arizona with her husband. She is represented by Gandolfo Helin and Fountain Literary Management.
Visit Denise’s websites at www.deniseagnew.com and www.agnewcreativemedium.com
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August 12, 2010
Ashira Datya’s Review
I was very relieved to have a novel to read and review right now; I needed a distraction and distract me it did! Daryk World: Dark Hunter was a well written novel that had me on the edge of my seat.
Ketera was on her way to save her father from certain death when her ship was caught in a storm and she became ship wrecked in a land that was very different than her own. She is rescued by Dane, a Daryk Hunter, a warrior.
Ketera lives in a place across a great ocean from Dane, where sex isn't supposed to be enjoyable and is only to be used for procreation. Dane comes from a world where sex is not taboo and is open for all. Together, they learn about love, who they are, and have to survive a war.
I really loved Daryk World: Daryk Hunter. Ketera was an enjoyable character to read about and there was so much tension and contrast that it left me sitting on the edge of my seat, eager to find out what would happen next. I can't wait to read the sequels!
I give Daryk Hunter four Tea Cups and a heat rating of a two. This was such a well written story; I would read any story by the author of this crafty tale.
4 Tea Cups!
I was very relieved to have a novel to read and review right now; I needed a distraction and distract me it did! Daryk World: Dark Hunter was a well written novel that had me on the edge of my seat.
Ketera was on her way to save her father from certain death when her ship was caught in a storm and she became ship wrecked in a land that was very different than her own. She is rescued by Dane, a Daryk Hunter, a warrior.
Ketera lives in a place across a great ocean from Dane, where sex isn't supposed to be enjoyable and is only to be used for procreation. Dane comes from a world where sex is not taboo and is open for all. Together, they learn about love, who they are, and have to survive a war.
I really loved Daryk World: Daryk Hunter. Ketera was an enjoyable character to read about and there was so much tension and contrast that it left me sitting on the edge of my seat, eager to find out what would happen next. I can't wait to read the sequels!
I give Daryk Hunter four Tea Cups and a heat rating of a two. This was such a well written story; I would read any story by the author of this crafty tale.
4 Tea Cups!
February 15, 2013
This book is a case of good plot, but poor editing. I don't mean editing for writing mechanics, but for pacing and length. I had difficulty staying interested during an overly long middle when the sexual tension between the H&h just went back and forth too many times.
He wants her, she resists (repeat this action several times), then she finally relents and he says she isn't ready (repeat 2 or 3 times). Then they continues to have sex at every opportunity - facing a battle of epic proportions, when kidnapped and facing death, etc. I had to admire their ability to stay in the moment, but it was a tad ridiculous at times.
I also think the writing was a bit overwrought with a slightly purple tinge to the prose. As if the wording was trying to convey the excitement rather than the action. Several times the use of modern slang along side what appeared to be an attempt to sound medieval, was rather jarring. Some were rather funny actually, but I doubt that was the intent.
He wants her, she resists (repeat this action several times), then she finally relents and he says she isn't ready (repeat 2 or 3 times). Then they continues to have sex at every opportunity - facing a battle of epic proportions, when kidnapped and facing death, etc. I had to admire their ability to stay in the moment, but it was a tad ridiculous at times.
I also think the writing was a bit overwrought with a slightly purple tinge to the prose. As if the wording was trying to convey the excitement rather than the action. Several times the use of modern slang along side what appeared to be an attempt to sound medieval, was rather jarring. Some were rather funny actually, but I doubt that was the intent.
September 23, 2020
DNF
I stopped when 15 pages in there is a detailed rape scene. Of course I'm sure people will argue that's its not really rape because he 'seduced' her.
I stopped when 15 pages in there is a detailed rape scene. Of course I'm sure people will argue that's its not really rape because he 'seduced' her.
April 11, 2011
Dragon fodder or devil’s concubine? Which would you choose?
Life has dealt Ketera some hard blows. Her father’s life hangs precariously by an ever thinning thread, she barely escapes drowning when her ship sinks, and now she's stuck on the barbaric continent of Dragonia where every creature, man or beast, either wants to kill her or force her into sexual slavery. Every creature save one—Dane Charger, a Daryk One who she quickly learns possesses the ability to turn everything she thought she knew about his continent upside down, and introduce her to the pleasures she’s secretly yearned for, but never dared dream would come true.
Dane’s whole life has been spent protecting the innocent—an oath taken by all Daryk Ones. While some have gone rogue, choosing to follow his half-brother’s crazed ideas about stealing women from their rival continent Magonia—Ketera’s homeland—and forcing them into sexual slavery, he’s remained true to his vows. He can’t dispute that Draconia needs fertile females or that the people of both continents will ultimately perish if they don’t come together, but he doesn’t condone rape. From the moment he lays eyes on Ketera, his normal protective mode kicks into high-gear. Much as he fights against it, he soon realizes she’s far more important to him than a means of repopulating his homeland.
While I read books one and two of the Daryk World Series out of order, I have to say this was equally as enjoyable as book two. The author does an excellent job of bringing the characters from both stories together in critical junctures. Ms. Agnew has set things up nicely for book three and can’t wait to dive in. The characters in this story are fully developed. I loved seeing the emotional struggles slowly resolve as the story progressed. It never felt rushed or lagged, but rather kept a nice even pace with enough action and excitement to keep me turning the pages.
As in book two, the sex is blazing hot—as in, grab something cold to drink, you’re gonna need it, hot. There were very few editing errors, mainly some missing words, but nothing that detracted from the story. I only picked up on one point-of-view violation, but it was minor and certainly didn’t interrupt my reading other than I had to reread the paragraph to make sure I hadn’t mistaken it. If there were more, they were so minute I didn’t notice. Overall, I loved the story and can’t wait to start the next installment.
A warrior with a sense of honor, a maiden with a sense of duty, and enough excitement, peril, and lovemaking to keep your heart racing is what awaits you in Ms. Agnew’s Daryk Hunter, Book One of her Daryk World Series. With its touching characters, this is one of those stories that stay with you long after you reach the end.
Originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
Life has dealt Ketera some hard blows. Her father’s life hangs precariously by an ever thinning thread, she barely escapes drowning when her ship sinks, and now she's stuck on the barbaric continent of Dragonia where every creature, man or beast, either wants to kill her or force her into sexual slavery. Every creature save one—Dane Charger, a Daryk One who she quickly learns possesses the ability to turn everything she thought she knew about his continent upside down, and introduce her to the pleasures she’s secretly yearned for, but never dared dream would come true.
Dane’s whole life has been spent protecting the innocent—an oath taken by all Daryk Ones. While some have gone rogue, choosing to follow his half-brother’s crazed ideas about stealing women from their rival continent Magonia—Ketera’s homeland—and forcing them into sexual slavery, he’s remained true to his vows. He can’t dispute that Draconia needs fertile females or that the people of both continents will ultimately perish if they don’t come together, but he doesn’t condone rape. From the moment he lays eyes on Ketera, his normal protective mode kicks into high-gear. Much as he fights against it, he soon realizes she’s far more important to him than a means of repopulating his homeland.
While I read books one and two of the Daryk World Series out of order, I have to say this was equally as enjoyable as book two. The author does an excellent job of bringing the characters from both stories together in critical junctures. Ms. Agnew has set things up nicely for book three and can’t wait to dive in. The characters in this story are fully developed. I loved seeing the emotional struggles slowly resolve as the story progressed. It never felt rushed or lagged, but rather kept a nice even pace with enough action and excitement to keep me turning the pages.
As in book two, the sex is blazing hot—as in, grab something cold to drink, you’re gonna need it, hot. There were very few editing errors, mainly some missing words, but nothing that detracted from the story. I only picked up on one point-of-view violation, but it was minor and certainly didn’t interrupt my reading other than I had to reread the paragraph to make sure I hadn’t mistaken it. If there were more, they were so minute I didn’t notice. Overall, I loved the story and can’t wait to start the next installment.
A warrior with a sense of honor, a maiden with a sense of duty, and enough excitement, peril, and lovemaking to keep your heart racing is what awaits you in Ms. Agnew’s Daryk Hunter, Book One of her Daryk World Series. With its touching characters, this is one of those stories that stay with you long after you reach the end.
Originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
January 31, 2013
Loved this novel! This novel encompassed a sweet romance with alternate reality aspects during a medieval-like era. I would have given this book 5 stars as it was a very enjoyable read that I had trouble setting down, but there were a few type-O's that I found distracting.
The main characters of Dane, the Daryk One, and Keterra are very believable for this romantic genre. As the scope of their planet world evolves in this book dividing the two continents into two separate cultures and peoples; the Dragonians and Magolians. Agnew shows her interests in anthropological ideals. As the plot continues in this story Agnew sets up the basis for more love stories with Keterra's friends who went missing after the ship wreck in the first chapter.
With a physical draw between the characters as well as the metaphysical pull and connection as described in her book as true life mates, Agnew creates scenes with intense passion.
I will be waiting for more books in this series. This was a very entertaining love story and crossover science fiction/fantasy read. I can't wait to check out more novels by this author.
The main characters of Dane, the Daryk One, and Keterra are very believable for this romantic genre. As the scope of their planet world evolves in this book dividing the two continents into two separate cultures and peoples; the Dragonians and Magolians. Agnew shows her interests in anthropological ideals. As the plot continues in this story Agnew sets up the basis for more love stories with Keterra's friends who went missing after the ship wreck in the first chapter.
With a physical draw between the characters as well as the metaphysical pull and connection as described in her book as true life mates, Agnew creates scenes with intense passion.
I will be waiting for more books in this series. This was a very entertaining love story and crossover science fiction/fantasy read. I can't wait to check out more novels by this author.
November 27, 2012
A sensational ride through many adventures, action, thrills, treachery, loss, twists, lusts and love.
Ketera is on a mission to save her father from execution, but her ship is destroyed during a storm. She is "rescued" by a man; a large beast of a man. Dane finds a woman washed up on the shore near death; he claims her as his and takes her to his home. Ketera fights him in all things. He wants her more than he's ever wanted a woman and he means to have her. She wakes in his bed and his hands bring her to feel an incredible and very exciting explosion in her body, yet she is confused as to why she has experienced it; why does she crave more? (And what does "more" mean?)
Throughout this tale, Ketera and Dane grow to learn about each other all while trying to attain separate goals. She needs his help to rescue her father; he must convince her to be his mate.
For adult readers only as this book has a large amount of graphic sex (more than this reader has ever read before)and language.
This is book one in a series. Trust me, you will want to read more!
Ketera is on a mission to save her father from execution, but her ship is destroyed during a storm. She is "rescued" by a man; a large beast of a man. Dane finds a woman washed up on the shore near death; he claims her as his and takes her to his home. Ketera fights him in all things. He wants her more than he's ever wanted a woman and he means to have her. She wakes in his bed and his hands bring her to feel an incredible and very exciting explosion in her body, yet she is confused as to why she has experienced it; why does she crave more? (And what does "more" mean?)
Throughout this tale, Ketera and Dane grow to learn about each other all while trying to attain separate goals. She needs his help to rescue her father; he must convince her to be his mate.
For adult readers only as this book has a large amount of graphic sex (more than this reader has ever read before)and language.
This is book one in a series. Trust me, you will want to read more!
October 13, 2010
Initially, I found it difficult to get into “Daryk Hunter”. The primary plot was clear: Ketera needed to save her father, despite being shipwrecked and summarily “acquired” by Dane Charger, the Daryk One—in addition to various adventures, further captures, deliverances and escapes along the way. But I was left with the feeling of seeing random scenes in a very fast-moving film without being provided enough background information to care about those involved or if they would ever accomplished their goals. Romance was sadly lacking in this tale although sexual terms and graphic sex scenes were prolific.
If you’re looking for a quick read to breeze through as if on dragon’s wings, with a good deal of sex along the way, spend a few hours reading “Daryk Hunter” by Denise A. Agnew.
Reviewed by Red Haircrow
If you’re looking for a quick read to breeze through as if on dragon’s wings, with a good deal of sex along the way, spend a few hours reading “Daryk Hunter” by Denise A. Agnew.
Reviewed by Red Haircrow
September 17, 2013
Meh. I finished reading this one sitting in a car. The plot was... uninspired I guess. Heroine is shipwrecked on the wrong coast, taken by H as a captive (later mate). In the meantime, his half brother is trying to take over the ahhh race I guess? In the meantime, stuff happens. Oh, and sex. Lots of sex. I would classify this as a fantasy more than futuristic because really, there's nothing seen to show it's in the future. Unfortunately, it's not cute, not really that interesting a world (the race of people the H was from sounded almost like a vampire buuuut), the notion of a people so inbred they can't get themselves knocked up so must steal from another race, has been done before, woohoo (said drily). And at some point, the sex became kindor monotonous. So... Meh.
November 27, 2012
Arousingly diverting with a good plot/characters. Descriptively luscious, and full of engagement in combat with dragons, goons, and greedy slavers.
Damsel in distress Ketera Aldrancos a Mangonian archeaologist was trying to save her father's execution when her ship is wrecked in the land of Draconia.
She knows that she's not going to make it, since she was in the enemies territory of the Daryk One (Dane Charger).
In order to save her father she has to abandoned herself from the Draconian castle where Dane Charger held her imprison on his fortress.
Damsel in distress Ketera Aldrancos a Mangonian archeaologist was trying to save her father's execution when her ship is wrecked in the land of Draconia.
She knows that she's not going to make it, since she was in the enemies territory of the Daryk One (Dane Charger).
In order to save her father she has to abandoned herself from the Draconian castle where Dane Charger held her imprison on his fortress.
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February 15, 2016252pgs, Ellora's Cave, When Magonian archaeologist Ketera Aldrancos 19 father is imprisoned, she 19s determined to save him. Before she can do so, her ship is wrecked, a man 19s strong arms surround her. His husky voice soothes her. Then she realizes she 19s on a foreign beach in the arms of a dreaded Dragonian. A man who looks nothing like the men she 19s known. His closeness, his touch sends waves of need through Ketera 19s core and shame runs through her.
September 9, 2023
One planet. Two races!
Over two thousands years ago the Dragon jams left Mayo is because of their blood lust. Now their birth rates are low and male babies are born at a much higher rate then female in Dragonian. The same is happening in Mongolian except their population is mostly female.
So now some Dragonian believe they must kidnap Mongolian women to have children. This is causing problems because many Dragonian feel that it's wrong to steal the women.
Over two thousands years ago the Dragon jams left Mayo is because of their blood lust. Now their birth rates are low and male babies are born at a much higher rate then female in Dragonian. The same is happening in Mongolian except their population is mostly female.
So now some Dragonian believe they must kidnap Mongolian women to have children. This is causing problems because many Dragonian feel that it's wrong to steal the women.
October 14, 2010
Not really my kind of novel although I like fantasy very much, yet it was clear Denise Agnew had a very strong vision of what she wants her story's world to contain. As this was the first book in the series, perhaps the next will more greatly explain the various people and events taking place and give greater background on the characters.
May 29, 2013
I'm a sucker for a dragon story and I'd actually wanted this one for a while, when Denise took it off the market for a revamp.
However, whilst the premise was good, it seemed a little stilted and long-winded. Just a lot of to-ing and fro-ing in the middle.
I liked it well enough to read the rest of the books, when I get around to it.
However, whilst the premise was good, it seemed a little stilted and long-winded. Just a lot of to-ing and fro-ing in the middle.
I liked it well enough to read the rest of the books, when I get around to it.
December 4, 2012
Ok, I only made it through 60% of this book and I couldn't finish it. There wasn't much story to it, other than the sex. I really think that this book could have been about half the length. The story is set on another planet, but it wasn't believable. It's almost like it should have been set in the time of knights on Earth and it would have read better.
June 13, 2015
oh great! the H gets to play around all he wants until he comes across the h, and then, because of the mate bond (or whatever it's called), all other women are anathema to him. Of course, the h is a virgin... gah...
Oh, and there's not much of a story there anyway...
"my mater" "forever"
"turn over"
--the end--
Oh, and there's not much of a story there anyway...
"my mater" "forever"
"turn over"
--the end--
November 3, 2015
I spent half the book absolutely hating the heroine, which is of course not a good sign. She had about a billion hangups, and they were also completely illogical and contradictory at times. Her transformation into normal courageous woman was much too fast. There's a lot of running around in jungles and some vaguely explained "bad guys"... all in all I'm not impressed.
January 26, 2013
It was a alright story but not enough to finish the series for the price they are asking on Amazon. The funny thing is that there is dragons in this story, and the males on Dragonia use to be Vampires but not now.
July 17, 2014
This was really nicely put together! I really loved It. I never knew what would happen next and I just loved the characters a lot! It was really nice to read something that was so amazingly new and this book kept my imagination going, even after I finished.
March 16, 2014
Thought it was a very well written plot and pulled together nicely. Enough spice to justify keeping a fan running ;) . . . Pardon the pun!
Love how the Daryk Hunters consider their women as cherished partners.
Love how the Daryk Hunters consider their women as cherished partners.
August 3, 2015
This book is ultimately made Denise A. Agnew my favorite author. This has to be on the list of top favorite books for me. I loved the characters so much and I found myself not wanting their story to end because I just loved reading about them. So, yeah, definitely pick up this one. Mature Content.
December 7, 2018
Not a good read for me. The romance was sweet but the story line was farfetched; the plot seemed more of an afterthought and not very well developed. I tried to stick with it for most of the book, but towards the end I was seriously bored. I finished this one but I won't continue with this series.
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October 27, 2012Free on Amazon 10/27/2012.
November 10, 2012
I can't believe this book was a free Kindle download on amazon, it was a really good book.
July 12, 2013
Fantasy romance.
May 7, 2016
I really enjoyed this book look forward to book 2
March 29, 2015
So this book had been sitting in my Kindle for yrs and I finally decided to give it a go. Sad to say it but I just wasn't feeling it.
March 31, 2018
Nice Story
This was a nice story and it was a story, but it left a lot of holes. There were parts I could not understand.
This was a nice story and it was a story, but it left a lot of holes. There were parts I could not understand.
October 27, 2012
My first book by Denise. I loved it. It kept me glued to my Kindle.
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