The NEW YORK TIMES AND USA Today bestselling Darkyn series continues...
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Jan 04, 2011
Zeek
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One of the elements of the Darkyn series by Lynn Viehl that I just LOVE is the way Viehl has begun to take characters of lore and make them Darkyn, thereby giving them a fresh spin.
In Evermore, we get a dash of William Wallace, a whole heap of Robinhood and an entertaining tale that kept the pages turning til late in the night- or I should say, early in the AM!
The story starts out one rainy night when a bunch of two-bit thugs try to take down a young boy wearing an expens More...
In Evermore, we get a dash of William Wallace, a whole heap of Robinhood and an entertaining tale that kept the pages turning til late in the night- or I should say, early in the AM!
The story starts out one rainy night when a bunch of two-bit thugs try to take down a young boy wearing an expens More...
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Jul 24, 2008
Tina
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This is the 5th book of the Darkyn series.
Aeden mac Byrne is the suzerain of the Orlando Jardin and owner and operator of The Realm. To humans, The Realm is a very cool Medieval theme restaurant where they can eat big turkey legs, watch and participate in battles, jousts and archery contests. For the Darkyn, The Realm is a way to cling to a familiar time and place and enjoy the contests and games as much as the humans. Only they know that the swords and lances are made of sharp stee More...
Aeden mac Byrne is the suzerain of the Orlando Jardin and owner and operator of The Realm. To humans, The Realm is a very cool Medieval theme restaurant where they can eat big turkey legs, watch and participate in battles, jousts and archery contests. For the Darkyn, The Realm is a way to cling to a familiar time and place and enjoy the contests and games as much as the humans. Only they know that the swords and lances are made of sharp stee More...
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Nov 08, 2009
Melindeeloo
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3 Stars? 3.5 Stars? Viehl's books are interesting, but inspire such mixed emotions for me
I am so mixed in my feelings about Evermore, and truly, I always hestitate before buying the Darkyn books, because while there are always interesting parts to the books, Viehl in keeping her books on the dark side of paranormal romance, always seems to include a bit of twisted characters indulging in gratuous torture or victimizing sex-- I guess because when the 'good' guys are preditors that control h More...
I am so mixed in my feelings about Evermore, and truly, I always hestitate before buying the Darkyn books, because while there are always interesting parts to the books, Viehl in keeping her books on the dark side of paranormal romance, always seems to include a bit of twisted characters indulging in gratuous torture or victimizing sex-- I guess because when the 'good' guys are preditors that control h More...
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Aug 07, 2009
Natasja
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During a raining night Jayr is attack by a group of thieves who wants to take him down, only for an expensive Rolex watch. But the thieves are shocked when they discover that this young boy isn’t an easy target, because Jayr is not only a woman but also a Darkyn. She can fight like any male Darkyn and she is not alone, her Lord Byrne and his best friend Robyn are near. Jayr became Darkyn at an early age, during the last battle by Robert she tried to help a wounded man, not knowing that would cha
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Feb 15, 2010
Kathryn
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No real review here, just me seriously tempted to list every little problem I had with this book...
There is a genius storyline, more like the format is genius, that wends its way through the series, involving the romance between Cyprien and Alex but I am sick to death of Alex's inane comments. She is sooooooo annoying, and what was with the dig on using the name Sookie. Jealous much... :)
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There is a genius storyline, more like the format is genius, that wends its way through the series, involving the romance between Cyprien and Alex but I am sick to death of Alex's inane comments. She is sooooooo annoying, and what was with the dig on using the name Sookie. Jealous much... :)
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Jan 01, 2009
Kristin
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Very good vampire book with yet new unique vampire characteristics (I'm always amazed that these authors can dream up new things to set themselves apart from Anne Rice). Also, kind of a strange twist: these vampires come from the middles ages and new vampires are rarely, if ever made modernly. So they are very old fashion in their thinking.
I would have give this five stars as it's riveting and very dramatic (hard to put down) but it completely crumbles apart at the end. It's like she More...
I would have give this five stars as it's riveting and very dramatic (hard to put down) but it completely crumbles apart at the end. It's like she More...
Aug 23, 2011
Heather
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On the face of things, if asked to explain the plot of a Viehl Darkyn book, you wouldn't get very far before you felt pretty silly. Robin Hood as a vampire? That's odd enough for me, but given that the historic Battle of Bannockburn took place just 5 miles from my doorstep I found it pretty funny that vampire involvement factored so heavily in the victory the Scots took from that.....
So the plot lines may sound ridiculous, but the odd thing about Viehl's books is that when you're reading them More...
So the plot lines may sound ridiculous, but the odd thing about Viehl's books is that when you're reading them More...
Jan 30, 2010
Bethany
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I thought at first that the series was getting a little stale, and my one big gripe about it is that the continuous rapid introduction of several names/characters is a little confusing. But the more I read this book, the more I got really into the story. Definitely one of the best of the series. It just took a little while to sort out, and then really like the characters. Although I will say, that if you thought Alex Keller was getting slightly annoying before this book, this one won't chang
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Apr 27, 2009
Gardavson
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3 1/2 stars. Probably my least favorite of the series, though considering I thing the series is pretty darn good, it still makes this a good book. I just couldn't get into Jayr that much. I think the author spent too much time contriving an intriguing plot and left the character a little unconnected to the reader. Also Byrne's "talent" was left in suspense for too long IMO. It made it harder to sympathize with his difficulties in dealing with it. Additionally I felt Alex's dream proble
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Jan 21, 2011
Kindle-aholic
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It's probably not a good idea to start a series at book 5, but that's what I did. I don't think it made much of a difference, to be honest with you. It was pretty easy to get caught up to speed, and I wasn't confused.
This one was OK - there were a couple of sweet romantic spots, the heroine was likable (for the most part), but then I had to remind myself that these characters had pined for each other for 700 years! 700 YEARS! And he had lots of sex while she, of course, remained unto More...
This one was OK - there were a couple of sweet romantic spots, the heroine was likable (for the most part), but then I had to remind myself that these characters had pined for each other for 700 years! 700 YEARS! And he had lots of sex while she, of course, remained unto More...
Jan 26, 2011
Jennifer
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Book 5 in the Darkyn series.....I found this installment to be refreshingly different without a Brethren threat. The struggles are all internal, within the Darkyn race. I loved Aeden mac Byrne (I'm a sucker for the Scots), but found his love interest, Jayr, to be frustratingly resistant, and for too long! She's a strong fighter and loyal servant, but completely in denial. For me, not enough focus on the romantic couple, but when we do see them together, it's very hot. Viehl does write some v
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Apr 17, 2011
Jen
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"There once was a rich man who tried to cross the river... What a dope, he slipped on rope, Now look at him shiver."
AHH Robin Hood - one of my favorite movies - Christian Slater, Kevin Costner...
Oh wait - This is a Darkyn Book Review :)
I have to say that this wasn't my favorite while reading most of it - I liked a lot of it, but I kept groaning when I pieced together the parts with Robin of Locksley, Nottingham - and even Maiden Marian - Yes you got that More...
AHH Robin Hood - one of my favorite movies - Christian Slater, Kevin Costner...
Oh wait - This is a Darkyn Book Review :)
I have to say that this wasn't my favorite while reading most of it - I liked a lot of it, but I kept groaning when I pieced together the parts with Robin of Locksley, Nottingham - and even Maiden Marian - Yes you got that More...
Apr 10, 2010
Shannon
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Great read! I liked seeing Michael & Alexandra again (they were introduced in book one and have had key roles in the subsequent books). I love both their characters. I also like how the author wove in the Robin Hood legend with Robin and Will. The plot was fast paced with many twists and turns. The ending was a total surprise! I liked Byrne and Jayr's romance once they finally got together--over 600 years surely they could have talked to each other sooner about their feelings?! Only thing in the
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Jan 24, 2012
Nikyta
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This is one of my favorite m/f books and I've read it at least half a dozen times so far. While the book isn't perfect (the scenes regarding Alex and her drama were seriously annoying so I skipped them. They really add nothing to the story), the development between the main couple, Byrne and Jayr, is just so sweet. The fact that they've both had unrequited feelings for the other for centuries is just heartbreaking. But more so than that, the fact that Jayr hates the way she is, not a child but n
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May 28, 2010
Cid
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The Setting — still America, but this time you’re bounced around between several different places as the plot thickened. Most of them are already locations and established, except the Florida Everglades. ~__^
The Characters — are what I seem to love about these books. I looked back on my previous posts and saw how much I wrote in this section. Oh well! Jaus has been one of my favorite characters, probably because of his tragic encounters earlier. What I thought was the establish More...
The Characters — are what I seem to love about these books. I looked back on my previous posts and saw how much I wrote in this section. Oh well! Jaus has been one of my favorite characters, probably because of his tragic encounters earlier. What I thought was the establish More...
Mar 26, 2008
Terry
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This is the first book I've read from this author and I must say that it will not be the last. Fablous, delicious, sexy with a smooth as silk storyline that will make you want more.
The author takes a tale of Olde England and turns it into spun gold. That is vampire style spun gold. The characters are not only likeable but loveable with the exception of Lord Nottingham whom you really want to hate. It's not a matter of the storyline making you want to hate him but just the aura of t More...
The author takes a tale of Olde England and turns it into spun gold. That is vampire style spun gold. The characters are not only likeable but loveable with the exception of Lord Nottingham whom you really want to hate. It's not a matter of the storyline making you want to hate him but just the aura of t More...
Jul 27, 2008
Courtney
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If you are looking for the traditional romance novel; girl meets boy, obstacles ensue, resolution follows, and boy and girl live happily ever after; then this is not the series for you! This is NOT the traditional romance novel; I would even argue that this could be classified as a thriller.
That being said, I was pleasantly surprised by this book. This is the fourth book in the series and the only one I've read, but it was not difficult to follow. I enjoyed the wit and the surpr More...
That being said, I was pleasantly surprised by this book. This is the fourth book in the series and the only one I've read, but it was not difficult to follow. I enjoyed the wit and the surpr More...
Mar 18, 2011
Kate
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A strange fit with the rest of the series, which I admit I've been reading out of sequence. The oddness is owed to the lack of Brethren activity, and that I like as the church elements made me cautious about committing to the series way back when I read Book 1. Character-wise was also slightly strange; I didn't connect with Aidan at all, barely noticed him in Jayr's shadow... could well be the consequence of reading Robin's story first: if you are reading them properly, let me know.
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Feb 18, 2010
Mandy
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In this installment of the Darkyn series, Byrne, a medieval berserker turned Darkyn and Jayr, his seneschal (the only female to ever hold the position) are faced with intrigue that may pull them apart forever. As they face rumors and hitmen, they also have to decide whether honesty will pull them together or secrets keep them apart forever.
This paranormal romance mixes medieval attitudes with modern settings and often humorous situations.
This paranormal romance mixes medieval attitudes with modern settings and often humorous situations.
Mar 28, 2009
Christel
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5th in the series.
Jayr is the seneschal of Aeden Byrne, Suzerain of the Orlando Jardin of the Darkyn and owner of the Realm. Jayr saved Byrne from certain death in the battle of Bannockburn and has secretly been in love with him since that day, even though he changed her to Darkyn.
Byrne is a centuries old Darkyn, battle for the freedom of Scotland from the English. But he is tired of trying to hold in his inner beast, a beast so horrible that he has decided to step down a More...
Jayr is the seneschal of Aeden Byrne, Suzerain of the Orlando Jardin of the Darkyn and owner of the Realm. Jayr saved Byrne from certain death in the battle of Bannockburn and has secretly been in love with him since that day, even though he changed her to Darkyn.
Byrne is a centuries old Darkyn, battle for the freedom of Scotland from the English. But he is tired of trying to hold in his inner beast, a beast so horrible that he has decided to step down a More...
Dec 14, 2008
Tori
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I came across this book on complete accident, but upon reading the back I was just itching to buy it. Lynn Viehl knows how to grab a readers attention, at least, she grabbed mine. Her characters were believable and well rounded. The plot interested me. This is one of those books I wouldn't mind reading again. And while writing this review I have this intense urge to go out and buy something else written by her...
Jan 04, 2011
Michelle
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I have been reading this series all out of sequence, yet Lynn Viehl has managed to write these as stand-alones that are stand - out stunners! Yet for those pursuing the series, the recap is succinct yet comprehensive. I love the books and while a fan of this genre, have enjoyed Charlaine Harris, Kim Harrison and Laurell K Hamilton, I really love Ms. Viehl's interpretation of the vampire world.
This episode of the Darkyn is very romantic and beautiful, the heroes and heroines are a More...
This episode of the Darkyn is very romantic and beautiful, the heroes and heroines are a More...
Sep 12, 2008
Ladiibbug
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#5 Darkyn (vampires) series
Very good! I so enjoy the world of the Darkyn, the some of the recurring characters from previous books.
This one was a bit different, in that many of the Kyn featured in this book have been around since the Middle Ages, and we learned of their history with each other over the centuries as they met again at the "Realm" in Orlando, Florida for Middle Ages games (fencing, jousting, ec.), meetings and fancy dinners.
I LOVED the More...
Very good! I so enjoy the world of the Darkyn, the some of the recurring characters from previous books.
This one was a bit different, in that many of the Kyn featured in this book have been around since the Middle Ages, and we learned of their history with each other over the centuries as they met again at the "Realm" in Orlando, Florida for Middle Ages games (fencing, jousting, ec.), meetings and fancy dinners.
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Jul 24, 2008
Gypsie
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This was really good. A wonderful twist at the the end and one I didn't expect. The love story of this was perfect. And what can I say I am a huge Alexandra fan. She is witty and tells it like it is. I love that the Darkyn don't know really how to take her. Again having her in the book most definitely promotes a better storyline. This one was much better than the last. Brief mention of the Brethen but other than a few lines it was all Darkyn in this book.
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Mar 10, 2010
Leslie
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5th book in this series. So far, I have enjoyed all these books. True, they tend to be on the dark side of the paranormal genre, but each book grabs my interest and keeps it.
Feb 12, 2011
Denise
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Another great book in the Darkyn series! I am so impressed with Jayr! WOW! Plus, this book had some nice twists towards the end; things were definitely not a forgone conclusion. Michael and Alexandra played a fairly large role in this book as well; it is nice that she keeps them involved. Plus, Phillipe learning English was very cute :)
Oct 19, 2010
Annette
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AWESOME BOOK, a lot of surprises at the end... In love as always with Michael!! I learned to love the new couple in the book!! Recommend it! it's really awesome! And of course Alex is hilarious and so loveable
Sep 02, 2009
pianogal
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Jan 09, 2012
Amanda
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WOW....what can i say?? LOVE IT!!! great book, loved the romance and action. keeps you on your toes and guessing. great read!
Nov 12, 2009
Jesse
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Definitely one of my favorite from the series...of course I love a strong femail character who can kick butt and get her man!
