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Deliver Me from Darkness (Paladin Warriors #1)
by
Tes Hilaire (Goodreads Author)
A STRANGER IN THE NIGHT...
He had once been a warrior of the Light, one of the revered Paladin. A protector. But now he lives in darkness, and the shadows are his sanctuary. Every day is a struggle to overcome the bloodlust. Especially the day Karissa shows up at his doorstep.
COMES KNOCKING ON THE DOOR
She is light and bright and everything beautiful—despite her scratches an...more
He had once been a warrior of the Light, one of the revered Paladin. A protector. But now he lives in darkness, and the shadows are his sanctuary. Every day is a struggle to overcome the bloodlust. Especially the day Karissa shows up at his doorstep.
COMES KNOCKING ON THE DOOR
She is light and bright and everything beautiful—despite her scratches an...more
Paperback, 1st Edition, 323 pages
Published
February 7th 2012
by Sourcebooks Casablanca
(first published February 1st 2012)
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3.5 stars
Shouldn't have opened the door.
Roland instinctively knew the fragile-looking burden draped over Calhoun's arms was going to wreak all kinds of havoc on his wellordered life.
For Roland, his carefully maintained, disciplined and sterile life is about to change bigtime with the arrival of Karissa Donovan, the first female Paladin in nearly a century. After being chased by demons and their imps intent on capturing her, Karissa turns up on Logan Calhoun's (Roland's best friend) doorstep. Ca...more
I liked Tess Hilaire's world of Paladin Warriors -who are former angels that choose to become protectors of mankind and their descendants - plus vampires, demons, and a fallen Paladin who are evil, and various crossbreeds of all of the above who may or may not be evil. Since the hero Roland who is a Paladin that was turned vamp and is dead as far as the rest of his former brethren know, he's outside of the main brotherhood so there's not much male bonding or insight into the relationships and re...more
3.5 stars
Roland is our hero. Poor guy had some messed up stuff happen 94 years ago that resulted in his transformation from one of God's chosen Paladins into a vampire. Thanks to Logan, his best friend and 'brother' Paladin, Roland overcomes his vampire cravings for blood and lust but still feels that because of his transformation he is soulless.
Karissa Donovan is on the run. After a few close calls she finds herself under the protection of Roland. They both feel there is a connection, but Rola...more
Roland is our hero. Poor guy had some messed up stuff happen 94 years ago that resulted in his transformation from one of God's chosen Paladins into a vampire. Thanks to Logan, his best friend and 'brother' Paladin, Roland overcomes his vampire cravings for blood and lust but still feels that because of his transformation he is soulless.
Karissa Donovan is on the run. After a few close calls she finds herself under the protection of Roland. They both feel there is a connection, but Rola...more
Sexy immortal warriors, demons and vampires oh my! Tes Hilaire’s debut release in her new Paladin Warriors series delivers everything a paranormal romance fan is looking for! A tortured and brooding hero striving to live his life right and in peace, Roland will instantly capture your heart. Deliver Me from Darkness is sure to captivate readers with its heart-felt romance, good vs. evil action, suspicion and suspense. And I can’t forget about the secondary characters that will leave you craving f...more
I am definitely letting everyone know this is a great read!! My first book read by this author and I wasn't disappointed.I am eagerly waiting for the next book in this series. If you love Vampires...Demons...things of this sort then read this book!!! You like me will not be disappointed. Roland and Karissa the main characters have an interesting journey they travel in this book and although they don't understand there connection at first, come to embrace it full force. So take a chance if you ha...more
Ok, I am just going to say straight out that I loved this book. Tes created a world filled with good and evil and the gray in between. Her characters were easy to relate to and the plot had a few interesting twists. Here are a few of the things I loved about it:
*I admit it, I am a sucker for vampires and when you have an angel who is now a vampire I am all kinds of intrigued. I was glad that Roland was not a new vamp because his story was so much more interesting than the typical "I just became...more
*I admit it, I am a sucker for vampires and when you have an angel who is now a vampire I am all kinds of intrigued. I was glad that Roland was not a new vamp because his story was so much more interesting than the typical "I just became...more
Ms Hilaire writes her own version of a fantasy world in which vampires, angelic-warriors, and demons are alive and kicking. While I can't say it's ground-breaking nor new, it's well written and pleasant to read.
Moreover, even if you'll find the usual mate bond, the time the couple takes to fall for each other it's actually fresh and sexy. I found the leading couple clichéd (a tortured hero, a sassy but trusting heroine with a world saving secret), but the supporting characters were well worth th...more
Moreover, even if you'll find the usual mate bond, the time the couple takes to fall for each other it's actually fresh and sexy. I found the leading couple clichéd (a tortured hero, a sassy but trusting heroine with a world saving secret), but the supporting characters were well worth th...more
It has been a long time since I've encountered such a well balanced Paranormal Romance that introduces a new mythology, a new couple, and what looks to be a very promising series without a hitch. Hilaire's effort particularly shines compared to some recent disappointing DNF experiences, she has created her own variation of vampires, angelic-warriors, and demons without tripping over mythology, cliche, or clunky writing.
Roland's past and the Paladin culture brought to mind Meljean Brook's Guardi...more
Roland's past and the Paladin culture brought to mind Meljean Brook's Guardi...more
My string of luck with debut authors is still going strong and healthy with Tes Hilaire’s new book. A fallen angel and the first Paladin female in hundreds of years are the perfect combination to keep you immersed in the pages of this book.
Roland was once one of God’s warriors, a Paladin with brothers who fought by his side. But nearly a hundred years ago he gave in to the lure of dark vampiric power, a time he regrets now for the loss of his soul and because he also saw the destruction of his f...more
Roland was once one of God’s warriors, a Paladin with brothers who fought by his side. But nearly a hundred years ago he gave in to the lure of dark vampiric power, a time he regrets now for the loss of his soul and because he also saw the destruction of his f...more
Review Courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales
Quick & Dirty: An intriguing new take on Angels and Demons with a so/so plot but ultimately a story of redemption that just may pull on your heartstrings.
Opening Sentence: Shouldn’t have opened the door.
The Review:
Roland was once a Paladin, a creature of light, but now he is a vampire. He has been a vampire for over 90 years. Roland is a recluse and has habits that border on OCD, until the night a passed out woman is brought to his door. He doesn’t know wh...more
Quick & Dirty: An intriguing new take on Angels and Demons with a so/so plot but ultimately a story of redemption that just may pull on your heartstrings.
Opening Sentence: Shouldn’t have opened the door.
The Review:
Roland was once a Paladin, a creature of light, but now he is a vampire. He has been a vampire for over 90 years. Roland is a recluse and has habits that border on OCD, until the night a passed out woman is brought to his door. He doesn’t know wh...more
3.5 Stars
An honorable vampire fighting to keep himself from turning into a beast. A young woman with a light inside that burns bright enough to transform. And an age old fight between good and evil.
No it is not original, but Hilaire has brought a mix of vampires, demons and men who resemble angel together to create an enjoyable read. She gives her characters vulnerabilities and flaws along with hopes and dreams; the result is you become attached rather quickly.
Karissa doesn’t know her heritage,...more
An honorable vampire fighting to keep himself from turning into a beast. A young woman with a light inside that burns bright enough to transform. And an age old fight between good and evil.
No it is not original, but Hilaire has brought a mix of vampires, demons and men who resemble angel together to create an enjoyable read. She gives her characters vulnerabilities and flaws along with hopes and dreams; the result is you become attached rather quickly.
Karissa doesn’t know her heritage,...more
This is a story of hope and redemption not just a paranormal romance spliced with adventure and mystery. The book caught my interest with the blurb and was overall a good read.
A Paladin warrior, Roland, descended from angel born and bred to fight the evil of this world in one moment of weakness is transformed into a vampire which now makes him one of the dreaded resident evils. The Paladins continue to fight, but their numbers are decreasing and their powers are weakening with each new generatio...more
A Paladin warrior, Roland, descended from angel born and bred to fight the evil of this world in one moment of weakness is transformed into a vampire which now makes him one of the dreaded resident evils. The Paladins continue to fight, but their numbers are decreasing and their powers are weakening with each new generatio...more
Deliver me from Darkness by Tes Hilaire is the first novel in the Paladin Warriors Series. This author was new to me, but her debut novel blew me away, it’s a fabulous mix of paranormal and romance. It has one determined kick-ass heroine, a tender but dangerous vampire hero and many other fabulous characters I would love to read more about.
Karissa just lost her last family member; well that’s what she believes and she is on the run for her grandfather’s killers. She turns to Calhoun for help, sh...more
Karissa just lost her last family member; well that’s what she believes and she is on the run for her grandfather’s killers. She turns to Calhoun for help, sh...more
I read this book in no time too, the pages just kind of flew by. There was passion, there was drama and there was this ease over it all which I appreciated.
Roland then, he is your good guy, who is sadly bad, but does not want to be. While Karissa is your good girl, running from the baddies. And one of Roland's old buddies brings her around to keep her safe. Which she does not like, considering Roland is bad and all. They are meant to be and nothing can stop that.
I needed a bit of fated love wh...more
Roland then, he is your good guy, who is sadly bad, but does not want to be. While Karissa is your good girl, running from the baddies. And one of Roland's old buddies brings her around to keep her safe. Which she does not like, considering Roland is bad and all. They are meant to be and nothing can stop that.
I needed a bit of fated love wh...more
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Roland has fallen about as far as angel can; he’s now a vampire. He’s still a Paladin Warrior, but they will have nothing to do with him. In fact, they’d be willing to kill him. But they have something he wants…
Ms. Hilaire has written a fast paced story about good and evil and the gray parts in between. All her characters are strong in mind and body, and she makes the love interest very real and very challenging. I especially liked th...more
Roland has fallen about as far as angel can; he’s now a vampire. He’s still a Paladin Warrior, but they will have nothing to do with him. In fact, they’d be willing to kill him. But they have something he wants…
Ms. Hilaire has written a fast paced story about good and evil and the gray parts in between. All her characters are strong in mind and body, and she makes the love interest very real and very challenging. I especially liked th...more
There are several aspects of books that can quickly grab my attention and make me love it a little more than I expected. Deliver Me from Darkness delivers several of these. There are a couple of characters that seem to walk the fine line of good, with the potential to do evil. I love those types of characters. They always add some mystery and tension to the book. I was also given a being I’ve never read before, Paladin’s. I found the history of the Paladin Warriors fascinating. I also liked how...more
I was pleased with the first release in this new series. It's a classic tale of good versus evil filled with demons, vampires and numerous otherworldly creatures. Yet Ms. Hilaire has skillfully woven in numerous twists and turns in the background of her Paladin characters to make them and her book unique. To have Roland, one of those Paladins changed into a vampire and dealing with a dual nature is a great premise. She used his unusual situation, added in a rare female to their world and let us...more
Deliver Me From Darkness is definitely a book that is easy to fall in love with ♥
First of all, I need to talk about Roland. He is one Dark, provocative Hero with a tortured past that will make your heart ache for him. He once was a Paladin *warrior for God* who was unwillingly turned into a vampire. Now, he feels he is tainted and without a soul.
Karissa finds herself in trouble after her grandfather is killed. She is being hunted by creatures of the night, although she doesn't know why. She call...more
First of all, I need to talk about Roland. He is one Dark, provocative Hero with a tortured past that will make your heart ache for him. He once was a Paladin *warrior for God* who was unwillingly turned into a vampire. Now, he feels he is tainted and without a soul.
Karissa finds herself in trouble after her grandfather is killed. She is being hunted by creatures of the night, although she doesn't know why. She call...more
Rating: 3.5 Stars
I have read countless vampire and paranormal romances-so many that sometimes I feel like I am reading the same thing-and it’s hard to find a fresh take on such a popular genre.
Although Tes Hilaire doesn’t provide an original take on the vampire myth, her writing is style is above par and she has developed three-dimensional characters with depth. I find myself wanting to read more of this series just to see what happens to the secondary characters--Valin and Logan.
Roland, a fall...more
I have read countless vampire and paranormal romances-so many that sometimes I feel like I am reading the same thing-and it’s hard to find a fresh take on such a popular genre.
Although Tes Hilaire doesn’t provide an original take on the vampire myth, her writing is style is above par and she has developed three-dimensional characters with depth. I find myself wanting to read more of this series just to see what happens to the secondary characters--Valin and Logan.
Roland, a fall...more
This was a fun easy read and though it isn't terribly original, I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, the setting, and the plot. The story is about Paladins- warrior case angels who had chosen thousands of years ago to come to earth and protect mortal men (along with those angels' descendants). Paladins were charged with fighting against mans' greatest enemies; demons, vampires, and merkers (abominations-don't know how else to describe them).
The main characters are Roland, a once Paladin vampire...more
The main characters are Roland, a once Paladin vampire...more
Roland can't believe that Calhoun, the only Paladin friend that he has left, would bring him a female to protect after what he has become. Karissa, the last female Paladin and hope for the future of the
Paladins, whose bloodline has been weakened by breeding with humans, is sought after by the forces of good and evil. Unfortunately, it appears that the only one on Karissa's side is Roland, a former Paladin turned vampire, but can she trust him?
DELIVER ME FROM DARKNESS is a great start to what lo...more
Paladins, whose bloodline has been weakened by breeding with humans, is sought after by the forces of good and evil. Unfortunately, it appears that the only one on Karissa's side is Roland, a former Paladin turned vampire, but can she trust him?
DELIVER ME FROM DARKNESS is a great start to what lo...more
This reminded me of an old-fashioned vampire romance from back in the day when there wasn’t really an urban fantasy genre, and I used to have to scour all of the romance novel shelves to find one with a fangy hero to sweep away the heroine into the sexy and mysterious night. A little thin on plot and action, but heavy on romance and smexy stuff (not high erotica, but sexy nonetheless in a fairly bland kind of way).
And like those old books, there wasn’t a whole lot of development of the relations...more
And like those old books, there wasn’t a whole lot of development of the relations...more
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Author: Tes Hilaire
Published By: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Publication Date: February 1, 2012
ISBN: 9781402264344
Blurb:
Roland once was a Paladin, a warrior gifted with special powers to protect mankind in its earliest days. For hundreds of years he fought alongside his kinsmen against underworld fiends until the unthinkable happened: he was turned by a vampire. Forsaken by his brothers and fighting new violent instincts, Rol...more
Author: Tes Hilaire
Published By: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Publication Date: February 1, 2012
ISBN: 9781402264344
Blurb:
Roland once was a Paladin, a warrior gifted with special powers to protect mankind in its earliest days. For hundreds of years he fought alongside his kinsmen against underworld fiends until the unthinkable happened: he was turned by a vampire. Forsaken by his brothers and fighting new violent instincts, Rol...more
Deliver Me From Darkness is the first book of debut author Tes Hilaire's Paladin Warriors series. And what a great start! Characters that may not be perfect but that you can be proud of. That have honor and strength. A tale of good versus evil and how the lines aren't always so clear cut. Surprising twists and a fantastic ending that had me biting my lip and my hands sweating I was so nervous one of the characters I'd grown to love might not make it. Writing that's easy and comfortable. Ahhh and...more
Hmmm...
I enjoyed this book in the beginning I was like ok, I'm liking this then I hit 12% and the origins of the Paladins started coming out, suddenly I was thrown into the story and I couldn't put it down until the end!
I think it was the world itself that drew me in and not necessarily Roland and Karissa. Broody tortured male and innocent female is a tried and tested formula that works for a lot of people but I need a little more and Tes provided that with her intensely captivating secondary...more
I enjoyed this book in the beginning I was like ok, I'm liking this then I hit 12% and the origins of the Paladins started coming out, suddenly I was thrown into the story and I couldn't put it down until the end!
I think it was the world itself that drew me in and not necessarily Roland and Karissa. Broody tortured male and innocent female is a tried and tested formula that works for a lot of people but I need a little more and Tes provided that with her intensely captivating secondary...more
MICHELLE'S REVIEW:
RATING: 3.5 VALIN STARS!!
I thought this was a good start to this series. I have not read any Paladin Warrior fiction, so this is my first foray into them. I enjoyed Tes not loading me up on lots of detail about the mythology.
Like all good and evil, there is always a betrayal amongst the good ranks which gives a story some meat on its bones.
Ganelon would be that betrayal meat. Ganelon is a Paladin who fathers Merkers with demon mothers, his little army of minions to reek havoc...more
RATING: 3.5 VALIN STARS!!
I thought this was a good start to this series. I have not read any Paladin Warrior fiction, so this is my first foray into them. I enjoyed Tes not loading me up on lots of detail about the mythology.
Like all good and evil, there is always a betrayal amongst the good ranks which gives a story some meat on its bones.
Ganelon would be that betrayal meat. Ganelon is a Paladin who fathers Merkers with demon mothers, his little army of minions to reek havoc...more
Since the night he was forcefully turned into the very thing his fellow Paladin's hunt, Roland spends each day fighting the bloodlust that threatens to consume him. Unlike most other vampires, Roland has no desire to hurt the innocent and wonders what his best friend Logan is thinking by bringing a scared woman into his home. But Roland soon learns there's more to the beautiful Karissa than her torn clothes and vampire hating attitude.
Karissa was told that if anything terrible happens, she could...more
Karissa was told that if anything terrible happens, she could...more
It was okay for a debut novel. Nothing really all that special, and definitely nothing new. It was a take on the same vampire theme that has been trodden over dozens of times before.
Roland had once been a Paladin (a knight warrior of God), but has been turned in to a vampire and fallen from grace with the Paladins. Karissa is the last Paladin female, and everyone wants her. The Paladins want to mate with her and make little Paladins, and the bad guy vampires want her very special blood.
It wasn't...more
Roland had once been a Paladin (a knight warrior of God), but has been turned in to a vampire and fallen from grace with the Paladins. Karissa is the last Paladin female, and everyone wants her. The Paladins want to mate with her and make little Paladins, and the bad guy vampires want her very special blood.
It wasn't...more
With a new twist on an old myth, action, suspense, romance, a sexy hero with just the right amount of alpha boiling underneath and a smart heroine. I knew I would love this story by the end of the first page.
“How most awesomest reviewer?” you ask. Well, let me tell you my little sycophants…. On the first page we meet our hero Roland and already we have insight into his personality as the world he has so carefully avoided comes crashing through his door. I immediately liked Roland and the writing...more
“How most awesomest reviewer?” you ask. Well, let me tell you my little sycophants…. On the first page we meet our hero Roland and already we have insight into his personality as the world he has so carefully avoided comes crashing through his door. I immediately liked Roland and the writing...more
Tes Hilaire has created an intriguing new series, with a unique brand of characters that will entice paranormal romance readers.
The Paladin Warriors are a very intriguing race, they are warriors descended from angels to fight the fallen, the evil vampires and demons. All the Paladin have different types of powers and special abilities, and they have their faults. For the Paladin, good and evil is black and white. However, when one of their own is turned, they must eventually learn to accept shad...more
The Paladin Warriors are a very intriguing race, they are warriors descended from angels to fight the fallen, the evil vampires and demons. All the Paladin have different types of powers and special abilities, and they have their faults. For the Paladin, good and evil is black and white. However, when one of their own is turned, they must eventually learn to accept shad...more
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Daphne Award-winning author Tes Hilaire started creating whole new worlds to escape upstate New York's harsh winters before finally fleeing to sultry North Carolina. Her stories are edgy, exciting, and bring a hint of dark fantasy to paranormal romance. And no one ever has to shovel snow.
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