false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255623330m/476543.jpg 476543 8 <B>His powers -- <I>Inhuman</I></B><BR> <B>His passion -- <I>Beyond immortal . . .</I></B> All her life, Ashlyn Darrow has been tormented by voices from the past. To end the nightmare, she has come to Budapest seeking help from men rumored to have supernatural abilities, not knowing she'll be swept into the arms of Maddox, their most dangerous member -- a man trapped in a hell of his own. Neither can resist the instant hunger than calms their torments . . . and ignites an irresistible passion. But every heated touch and burning kiss will edge them closer to destruction -- and a soul-shattering test of love... <I>Though they carry an eternal curse, the Lords of the Underworld are irresistibly seductive -- and unimaginably powerful . . . Don't miss this incredible new paranormal series from Gena Showalter!</I> 464779 book 1 5 2008 The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) total:1541|5:609|4:548|3:277|2:80|1:27| 1541 6255 2379 204 1 25 false false Thu Oct 02 11:45:56 -0700 2008 Thu Oct 09 13:23:30 -0700 2008 1 My Problem that I Know Will Not Actual Bother Everyone:

Okay, the main ‘hero’ is an immortal warrior who is partially controlled by demon of Violence. Yes, Violence, which the heroine, Ashlyn, is dating. He spends the first 50 pages (give or take) chanting kill, murder, slice, hurt...more...]]> 5 8 false false Tue Apr 29 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Apr 30 15:41:49 -0700 2008 Wed Apr 30 15:58:52 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 7 false true Wed Apr 30 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Apr 30 15:54:40 -0700 2008 Sat Mar 28 14:59:14 -0700 2009
Maddox was invaded by the demon Violence plus he has another never-ending curse. He mu...more...]]> 4 6 false false Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Nov 06 14:41:26 -0800 2008 Thu Dec 11 13:52:37 -0800 2008 more...]]> 2 7 false false Sun Oct 26 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Oct 22 13:12:18 -0700 2008 Wed Oct 29 15:24:19 -0700 2008 The Darkest Night wasn't very dark. I wanted to like this book because it came so highly recommended from friends, but I've read Showalter's writing before and I was skeptical.

Well, my first impression was unfortunately right. Showalter's writing style is still ver...more...]]> 1 5 false false Wed Jul 09 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 09 06:17:18 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 09 07:15:45 -0700 2008
I picked up this book, first because I got a rec for it and se...more...]]> 5 3 false false Tue Dec 02 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Jul 16 20:23:15 -0700 2008 Tue Dec 09 14:16:40 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 4 false false Thu May 15 22:22:08 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 20 20:20:39 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 3 false false Sat May 17 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed May 21 06:40:27 -0700 2008 Wed May 21 06:45:34 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 3 false false Thu May 15 05:58:22 -0700 2008 Thu May 15 06:00:46 -0700 2008 3 4 false false Fri Dec 26 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Tue Oct 21 09:22:20 -0700 2008 Mon Dec 29 08:39:30 -0800 2008
The Lords of the Underworld are ancient Greek Warriors that were involved in opening Pandora’s Box centuries ago. This caused a load of awful demons to posses each of the Lords. This is Maddox’s story. He is possessed the by the demon, Violence.

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What can I say? I’m a sucker for a happy ending. I believe this one could have used a little more work, though.

I thought it just a little weird how Maddox became so attached and protective of Ashlyn when they just met. It was weird how the connection kind of just slamm...more...]]> 3 2 false false Wed Jun 11 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue May 27 06:23:06 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 11 15:10:09 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 2 false false Thu May 22 13:28:47 -0700 2008 Thu May 22 14:07:08 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 2 false false Tue Aug 11 05:52:27 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 03 15:01:11 -0700 2009 There was true love, romance, act...more...]]> 5 2 false false Thu May 22 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Apr 29 15:17:07 -0700 2008 Thu May 22 15:07:11 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 2 false false Thu May 08 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Mar 31 18:30:28 -0700 2008 Thu May 08 16:40:32 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 1 false false Mon Nov 09 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Sep 27 12:10:29 -0700 2009 Mon Nov 09 18:43:24 -0800 2009 Almost 4 Stars...I enjoyed it

I have oh so many Showalter books yet to read on my bookcase and I really don't know why it's taken me so long to just pick one up...

There are many uncomfortable "reader moments" that really bothered me...(you know where the flow just go...more...]]> 3 1 true false Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 30 09:09:34 -0700 2008 Thu Aug 07 11:32:30 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 1 false false Sun May 25 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Feb 16 19:39:12 -0800 2008 Sun May 25 12:08:40 -0700 2008 more...]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=476543