The Dark Prince

Dark Light #2

by S.L. Jennings

Book Two of The Dark Light Series

Dorian Skotos is Dark. And although that brand of sheer, unrelenting evil is a direct threat to her life, Gabriella is tragically in love with him.

Gabriella knew it was all too good to be true. The way his touch radiated electricity right to her core, the way his ice blue eyes somehow made panties drop involuntarily, how his sexy half-smile crumbled the barriers around her heart…Dorian was extraordinary in every way.

She ignored the alarm bells for the sake of pleasure and a little slice of peace from her mixed-up life. She thought that whatever he was, she could help him. Maybe even change him. But now that the proof of Dorian’s true identity and what he was sent for is staring her in the face, Gabriella can’t deny the inevitable. And confronting that truth could very well slaughter more than just her fragile heart.

Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, New Adult, Magic, Supernatural

445 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 15, 2013

About the author

S.L. Jennings is a proud military wife to her high school sweetheart, a mom of 3 rowdy boys, and a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary and paranormal romance. When she’s not obsessing over book boyfriends, you can find her hanging out with a few epic fictional loves at independent bookstores, or sipping a Bloody Mary at her favorite brunch haunt in Spokane, Washington. She’s a self-proclaimed food snob, makeup junkie and lover of all things shiny, sparkly and kitschy.

Reviews

[Marina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Son.of.a.bitch.

Intense.Raw.Physical.Magical.Passionate.Alluring.Seducing.Love.

You're going to be immersed from the first chapter.
Enthralled by the powers of choice and destiny.
Yes, there is magic. But the Dark and the Light manifest in ways beyond the supernatural realms.

Gabriella.
There is no right or wrong decision for her. Both sides obliterated her parents. One side used the man she loves to lure her in. The other side wants to annihilate her.

I know what this is. I know this is my truth. My past. My present. My future. It is what I knew all along and, like a freaking idiot, ignored because my beautiful illusion was so much better than my tragic reality.
For once, I had embraced happiness. Bliss. In spite of finding out what I was, finding out that I was a half Light, half Dark inbreed, I was happy. Even with a damn supernatural assassin out for my
blood, I was content. Because of him. He made me whole. A new and improved Gabs. A girl that wanted to be good enough. For him.
Fuck. Him.

She has to make it to her ascension to prove who she is and who she was meant to be. As far as she doesn't get killed.

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SUBJECT: Real original
Dear Dark Assholes,
I get the point. Showing me that you know how to log onto a computer and utilize Google must’ve taken some pretty keen strategizing on your part.
Really, really cool trick. Now leave me the hell alone.
-The DL
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Everyone has f*cked up with her life. She's the bravest of all and soon she will become the most powerful, too. And knock the bitches and bastards on their asses.

“Come closer and say that shit again. I dare you,” I growl. Hell yes, I growled.
Aurora laughs again, her sing-song voice piercing my eardrums like nails on a chalkboard. “Aw, how cute! You really are like your mother. She was just as naive and hopeful as you! Not to mention stupid. Aw, poor, poor pathetic Gabriella.”
That’s it! I. Am. Done.
I push Dorian aside, somehow launching his hard, muscular body across the room with ease. He goes flying several feet towards the dining room, skidding to a stop before smashing into the grand table. As I take the few quick steps towards Aurora’s shocked expression, he reappears beside me, calling my name repeatedly yet avoiding contact. I don’t hear him; I can’t. My frenzied temper won’t let me.

Dorian.
He gives up eveything for her. The pain of the separation is crippling. He binds them together. He saves her from her doom. He lets her choose.

Before I can blink, he’s beside me, evaporating swirls of grey surrounding him. Dorian grasps my face between his hands, his eyes searching mine intently. “What do I have to do for you to understand
that I would never leave you? Would never hurt you? I’ve given you my heart, my life. Shit. What else do you want?” he says just above a whisper.






He leads me to the grand four poster bed shrouded in satin, looking at me adoringly. He strokes my cheek gently with the back of his hand and I reflexively turn into his touch.
“Loving you is and will always be my greatest honor. You’ve done the impossible; you’ve opened me, Gabriella. And despite what the future may hold for us, I will carry that with me forever.
My heart will always be yours, in life and in death.”

[Diana Reyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHAT.THE.FUCK?!!!!! I AM LITERALLY SCREAMING IN MY HOUSE RIGHT NOW!

I am COMPLETELY speechless right now! Seriously, NO WORDS!

Ms. Jennings you have wrecked me with this series! I cant even muster a complete thought right now....

Ok, I need to gather my wits. I have to finish this review once I can muster a complete thought!

I think I am ready now...

I dont even know where to begin, I even had a dream about this book last night. Its ingrained in my head!

This book was FANTASTIC! I was a goner from the first page. Dorian and Gabriella definitely went through difficult situations in The Dark Prince. There all-consuming relationship was taken to a whole another level; the angst, the steamy sex scenes..Oh Goodness, those sex scenes had me scorching, I could not take it at times. I wasn't sure if my heart was going to survive with some of the things that happened. There were plenty of times when I thought there is absolutely no way this is going to end well. But you definitely delivered Ms. Jennings.

Dorian...Dorian...OH MY GOODNESS DORIAN! He had me captivated in Dark Light, but after The Dark Prince, I am totally POSSESSED. Just writing and thinking about him makes me squirm in my seat. The things that man says and does...total "MIND-FUCK!" I am OBSESSED!

Gabriella definitely went through a lot pain in TDP, it was all-consumng. But she overcame it all and finally realized who she was meant to be and I definitely approve her choice. She finally found herself.

There is only one word for Aurora: BITCH! Enough said.

My heart truly went out for Jared, I hated that he couldn't get the love he deserves. I am hoping that he will in the next book.

Niko had me putty in his hands. He was so lovable. Not only is he Dorian's brother, but he is sexy and hot in his own right. He is outgoing, hilarious and such an amazing friend to Gabs. He really took care of her in her time of need. I am really looking forward to learning more about him.

The cliffhanger in Dark Light had me shocked, but the CLIFFHANGER in The Dark Prince, is downright ABOMINABLE! I swear I just kept rereading that ending over and over again. I do not know how I will survive until LIght Shadows! I can only hope that Ms. Jennings is currently writing right now and will not stop until Light Shadows is finished ;)

This Series is MUST read!

[S.L. Jennings]

Out March 15th!!!

[Alexis *Reality Bites* · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is rated G for Good!
4 out of 5 STARS!
Genre: Paranormal Romance-Erotica
Full review to follow!



DAYUM. Now I see why people are clamoring to get their hands on the next book. WTF.




Full review to follow!

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Advanced sneak peek - exp release date March 15, 2013

I am still reeling and woozy from this ride!
This is not a stand alone book and is a continuation of the Dark Light ~
For those that haven't indulged In the first book (ooh and you should!), Gabriella Winters is just trying to get through college and feels aimless - in love with her dearest friend Jared and just wishing she wasn't soo... average.
On her 20th birthday she gets a massive awakening in more ways than one! Her birthday present this year is a journal from her birth mother detailing her mothers forbidden love affair and the legacy of magic that Gabs will ascend into upon her 21st birthday - um rude awakening - um - oh yeah - she has to choose a side- Dark or Light ...oh yeah ...and try to stay alive because there are some seriously freaked out, very powerful beings that may want her dead because of what they fear she will become - and one is already stalking her and trying to kill her and taking out collateral damage along the way!!
On the same day, Gabs meets Dorian Skotos, who is a man beyond her wildest dreams - and even though alarm bells are clanging - she starts one of the (ahem) hottest and steamiest love affairs with Dorian that I have ever read!! (Oh ya - this is NOT a YA read!)
Gabs can't speak to anyone about this (like anyone outside of her adoptive parents would believe her!) and she doesn't know who she can trust - the Dark and the Light are not exactly scoring brownie points and every one is a suspect as she is keeps getting surprise after surprise from everyone around her leading up to the ultimate surprise and betrayal from the man she is sooo deeply in love with that this turns her world inside out!! Arrrrgh!! Cliffhanger!!

Book 2 The Dark Prince kicks off with Gabriella confronting Dorian and learning more about her past and the expectations that both sides have for her - not to mention - finding out what Dorian was really tasked with and falling in love with Gabs was not part of the agenda!!
Gabs and Dorian defy everyone and start their relationship up fresh and fire it up!! This book smokes and burns more than the first one (the spice and heat does not disappoint!) and Gabs is drawn more and more into Dorians world. Gabs grows and learns and comes into her own in heartbreaking fashion - she keeps putting herself out there and is seemingly betrayed, hurt, humiliated and has her heart broken at every turn as the powerful forces surrounding them do everything possible to pull Gabs and Dorian apart.
As these books are first person, you are along for the ride with Gabs on her journey and feel every ounce of love and hurt that she does - I often found myself holding my breath during this book as I just fell in love all over again with Dorian.
We are introduced to a new character that I wiggled his way into my heart in a naughty bad boy sorta way and a couple of new characters - one of which had my blood boiling and temper frying!
Jared is also on the journey with Gabs and going through his own love and heartbreak as he tries to rekindle the feelings that Gabs used to have for Jared - or did before she met Dorian.
Her stalker is becoming more dangerous, Gabs and her friends are threatened at every turn with the powerful trying to sway Gabs' choice and this book does culminate with her ascending and making her decision - a choice that I still am shocked over and a surprise ending that really knocked me off my rocker!
Morgan and the rest of her posse are back - oh and yes Aurora is back - and yes her bitchy pants are still on waaaay too tight!! (Can't count the times I wanted to B-slap that skank)
The thing that I love about the way that S.L. Jennings writes, is that this book is paranormal with a contemporary feel - she has the ability to grab your emotions and make you feel every bit of love, lust, pain and gut wrenching anguish that her characters do!
On the Goodreads scale, I am rating this with a 5 (it's amazing) and Amazon scale of 5 (I loved it) - if there was a higher rating, I would give it!
This is a great add to your TBR!
~Gina
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[Mallory · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 pull my hair out stars

[Ena May - Swoon Worthy Books/Enticing Journey Book Promotions · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Dark, Sexy, Out of this world stars

Gabriella is in love, in love with a man of the Dark, a man that is not at all who she thought he was. Dorian Skotos was sent to do a job, a job in which he finds harder to complete than originally thought. The Dark isn’t suppose to love, they aren’t built to know how to but for Dorian he knows he is indeed in love with Gabriella Winters which makes what he was sent to do almost unbearable. As her 21st birthday quickly approaches Dorian has no choice but to complete his task but when confronted about his lies the truth of their feelings come out and throws his mission to the wind. He wants Gabs, and he will stop at nothing to get her.

But powers greater than them have other things in mind and will stop at nothing to tare Dorian and Gabs apart and with the unknown killer still unknown and still on the loose the obstacles that are thrown at them start to proof too much for their love. Hearts and broken, tears are shed and lives are changed forever. Old loves will blossom while new loves die. When Gabriella descends will she choose the Dark or will she choose the Light. Will see get her Dark Prince or will he forever be her first and only love. The one love she so desperately wanted but the one love she could never have again because of what he was and what she was not. Continue the journey of Gabriella Winters and her journey to find her reason for living.

I loved Dark Light and I couldn’t wait to continue Gabriellas and Dorians story – I knew what I wanted to happen and boy was I shocked. In The Dark Prince there were twists and turns thrown into the story that had my head spinning and me wanting more. If having Dorian means going to the Dark side well consider me the first in line to join because that man is H-O-T and he can RUIN me whenever and wherever he sees fit. Her imagination knows no bounds and she has no limits. It amazes me how a person could dream or think of a story like this, it’s very well written and the scenes are described to perfection so you can actually put yourself there in the book – as trust me I have done it on many scenes where I was Gabriella …

I understand Gabriella and her struggles to love again and doing everything she can to mend her broken heart but Dorian will always and forever be her first love and we all know you never really get over your first love, they will always hold a piece of your heart. Jared is still the sexy boy next door and comes into save the day when Gabriella needs him and I found myself leaning towards TEAM JARED (I want to corrupt him). I did get a little frustrated with Dorian in this book – he was a very very bad boy and I put him in time out a few times but in the end he ended up redeeming himself so now I am like, SHIT..TEAM DORIAN? or TEAM JARED?…Ugh and than there is Niko (oh yes you too will fall in love with Niko too) So now I am at the point of TEAM DORIAN, TEAM JARED, and TEAM NIKO – I can share, my momma taught me how….(ymmmmm Dorian naked hovering over me, while Jared is nibbling my ear lobe, and Niko is rubbing my feet)

OH SHIT – Sorry I was daydreaming there..

Okay back to my thoughts on The Dark Prince – basically it had it all: love, betrayal, heartache, suspense, murder, dark, light, raw, emotional, intense, sexy, steamy and HOLY HELL the hot men!!! I loved, loved, loved this book… I adore S.L. Jennings, her creative mind works wonders and she surely shows it in this series. She pulls you in from the very beginning and leaves you wanting more and more with every page you turn. This woman is a genius when she puts words onto paper and I am eagerly awaiting her next book. If you loved Dark Light than of course you will love The Dark Prince even more – Gabriella and Dorian’s story was crazy before well it just got bat shit crazy in The Dark Prince.

[Fiction And Fashion Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars!!

If Dorian ruined me in Dark Light, he straight up OWNED me in The Dark Prince. This book was fantastic! What little I felt was missing from the first book in the series was more than made up for in the sequel.

"I'm completely addicted to you and I'm not sure how to deal with that."

This book made me an absolute nervous wreck! On a scale from 1-10 the intensity level was a 9.9 from start to end! There was NEVER a dull moment, and I'm pretty sure the first chapter alone took a solid 3 years off my life. More than once I had to I had to take a "breather" to allow my brain to process all of the insanity and allow my heart to recuperate from constantly being stabbed...But I promise it hurt SO good!!

"Talk about a mind-fuck"

This sequel delivered on all levels! It was packed full the paranormal fix that I needed and the hot romance that I wanted. Not to mention it had not one, but TWO smokin' hot Skotos men (yes, Dorian has a brother...). Usually I am not very accepting of new characters in series, especially ones who could potentially cause drama, but I freaking LOVED Niko. Seriously, it was completely impossible not to love him!?! What I felt I wasn't getting from Dorian in the personality department, Niko totally fulfilled. He was crazy hot, outgoing, hilarious and such an amazing friend to our girl Gabs. Even though I am a huge fan of Niko, I am still Team Dorian all the way!! Now if only we could combine both brothers into one magical Greek God.... hmmm a girl can dream :)

"Careful, little girl. Your Dark is showing."

Gabriella and Dorian faced some MAJOR complications in this book. I'm a pretty damn optimistic person but I gotta tell you, there were plenty of times when I was reading and I thought there is absolutely NO way this is going to end well. I think that is why I love paranormal series so much, they always make you world extra hard for your happy ending and S.L. Jennings is making me work my ass off!

"You. Forever. Just you."

I would say my only complaint about The Dark Prince is probably something that will be many readers favorite part of the series. But for me it IS possible for a book to have too much sex... *GASP*... Yes, I said it. I looooved Gabs and Dorian together and I love a hot sex scene just as much as the next girl, but hell, at times I was down right concerned Gabriella's lady parts. I can only assume that one of her new magical gifts is a steel vagina and an endless capacity for orgasms! I will give it to Jennings though for keeping her love scenes very "creative"...especially a certain dream sequence...HOLY.HELL.

"I'll never stop loving you. I'll never stop needing you. YOU. It's YOU that I want. I love you, in life and in death."

Just like Dark Light, The Dark Prince ends with a pretty epic cliffhanger. Not one that will make you want to throw your kindle against the wall, but the kind of cliffhanger that makes you insanley anxious for the next book. I've been spoiled because I got to read both of the Dark Light books back to back in the same week, but now that I have to actually wait for the 3rd book I'm thinking I'm going to go a little crazy. I can only hope and pray that S.L. Jennings has locked herself away in a writing cave (with a stash of clean yoga pants and plenty of wine) and won't come out until she's finished Light Shadows...That's totally acceptable...right??


Reviewed By Abby for FictionAndFashion.com

[Akilah Raines · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok first off I wanna say I havent been this excited about a paranormal series since the twilight series!! So lets get into my “short story” review and yes this will be a story!! It just that amaaazing!! When I first read Dark Light I was instantly hooked and by the end I was on a paranormal high so I Definetly couldnt wait for The dark prince!! I made sure to inform Syreeta…(I know I know I should call her mrs jennings BUT i freakin love her first name I cant help it) just how much she was killing me waiting for TDP! So I get the priveledge of being one of the reviewers to recieve an ARC (Thanks smibookclub & Mrs Jennings) and I was estactic!!!! March 1st comes and Juewelz (smibookclub) and I are fangirling the whole day!!! Hell we were fangirling even before. She recieves her ARC first and im knocked out asleep and my phone is blowing up with notifications, mostly from her, because shes waiting on me so that we can read it together. I hadnt recieve mines yet and when I tell you I couldnt sleep because of it I EFFIN mean it!!! I was tossing and turning all night, trying to envision how TDP was going to be. I didnt go to sleep until 6A.M!!! That afternoon I finally recieve it and I jump out of bed!! I tweet and KIK juewelz letting her know that I have it and we can began. You should of seen us. We were so excited we didnt give a damn about anything else. I was in the middle of a series and I stopped. As much as I loved the leading guy in that series I needed my Dorian fix!! I also had plans with my mom to go to lunch but I kinda blew it off for TDP (Dontjudgeme) lol We ended up making it a dinner but I had to start on TDP so I took my kindle with me to On The Border and started reading that evening. Talk about Magic Mexican Friday!! Juewelz warned me not to read it while in a restaurant with my family but dammit I HAD too!! I tried to keep my composure but theres no such thing as that when it comes to Dorian Skotos!! ………..

We find out Dorian is Dark. Gabi knew something about Dorian was non-human like but she ignored all the signs. His smoldering blue eyes, the way everytime they touch her life was physically being charged as if she was finally living. Dorian is a serious Panty- Dropper! But his true identity is revealed and now shes in even more danger than before. Talk about a slaughtered heart!! and more….. My God!!! This book I loved!!! Words cannot express how much!! It was like an emotional roller coaster!! I was grinning the whole time!! It was phenomenal. Dorian gives every other leading man in a book a run for their money!! Nobody can compare not even….. (N) as juewelz and I say(And he was just as Sexy). Now if you thought Dorian was BADD in DL wait til you read TDP he took it to a whole new level (literally) “Inside, Out” Theres no mistaken what Dorian’s favorite food is!!

Love doesnt come without a price and I was on freaking edge by the middle of this book!! I was like please dont do this to me Syreeta!!!!! TeamDorian all the way!!

“All I have left is me No Jared, No you. I cant let you break me, Dorian Because if I do it will sincerely demolish the tiny bit of strength I have left and I need that to survive. I need it to survive the catastrophe that is my life. To survive without you.”

You feel emotionally connected to these characters which is why Its been 24 hrs since finishing and im still high. I cant nor do I want to pick up another book just yet!! The anticipation for book three is just as enormous as it was for TDP. I became a fan of Syreeta after DL but now I think I have what some people call a “girl crush” on her now!! Fangirling too the extreme,. I will definetly be reading any and every other book that she comes out with. Now if you havent read DL you havent been living!!!! STOP what youre doing and READ IT NOW!! and March 15th when The Dark Prince is available GETYOURLIFE!!! youll need a few things first:

1. A box of tissue (As juewelz says)

2. A pack of panties (Or dont wear none at all)

3. Xanax (Also Juewelz recommends)

4. And Coffee for staying up late (cause youre definetly gonna want too)

I was NOT dissapointed at all its most definetly worth the wait!!! Though I couldnt wait :) I needed this book like Gabi needed Dorian!! And even though I have an ARC im still gonna buy The Dark Prince. Support support support!! Now all we need is to get this series on the BIG SCREEN.

LOVE, SEX, MAGIC

“Dark Does It Better Baby”

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was fortunate to receive an ARC of this book. I wish I could give more than 5 stars because this book deserves so much more!!! This book it hot and sexy but as also very deep and emotional. So many times it felt like my heart was ripped out of my chest and shoved back in through my stomach only to be removed again and shoved down my throat! It’s such a roller coaster of emotions and steamy hotness I didn’t want it to end! S.L Jennings is an AMAZING writer and she draws you in to the book and each scene and makes you feel you are there with the characters and you know them personally. I cannot say enough about her writing skills and what genius she is! She also incorporates alot of music in her stories. You know the song and you can associate the emotion that goes with it.

This is the 2nd book in the Dark Light Series involving 20 year old Gabriella who parents were supposed to be enemies that fell in love, one being from the dark and one being from the light. On Gabriella's 21st birthday she must choose to align with one... the dark or the light. The Dark Prince starts right where the Dark Light ends with Gabriella learning the secrets of her lover's past and who he really is. In this book we learn more about her lover, Dorian Skotos and his family. Dorian is so damn sexy that it makes your panties wet just by his smile! He and Gabriella declare their love for each other but when deals are made to protect Gabriella's family and friends their love is tested. Does true love prevail in the end? Can their love survive…

Here are some of my favorite quotes from the book… they just make me melt!!!

"But you, my love, hold the most powerful magic that this world has ever seen. And I am in love with you. You could easily decimate me by simply taking your love away."

"I can feel you, every one of your emotions. I'll know when you're sad, happy, lonely, afraid, aroused. But not only that, I will experience those emotions as if they are my own. Your pain becomes my pain. Your joy becomes my joy.”

"He is all-consuming; I feel him stimulating every part of me all at once. Owning me."

"I've been waiting my entire life to love you."

"No matter what, I want to know that my love for you is real. And I will die loving you. Live in the moment with me, Gabriella. Let is carry us through the storm."

“Dorian came to my room where I let him breathe me, allowing the moment to turn into a searing, endless kiss, I knew I was addicted. Just as he, evidently, was addicted to me. Dorian was my drug. I am a freckin” fiend.”

[~*~Brooke's Stripped Down Reviews~*~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5+ Magically Delicious Stars!

A cliffhanger of all mother loving cliffhangers! Ugh, can't a girl catch a break??

This book was TERRIFIC! Full of suspense, action, mystery, magic, love, sex, TWISTS & TURNS galore, witty banter, and so much more! Passion heats up, relationships crumble, new desires are brewing, and the unexpected happens.

I've already introduced you to Gabriella & Dorian, so let's meet two more important characters:

First up, for best supporting character, Niko...Dorian's playboy little brother:


This man had me in STICHES! He was crazy, sexy, flirty, and would have gotten into my panties upon first glance. "...I mean, come on, look at me. I'm every girl's wet dream plus I'm pretty fucking awesome. You'll see." Sure, he was a little full of himself, but he's got every right. But in all seriousness, he played a major part in this book, filling the absence for a certain character who had other 'obligations'. Him and Gab's didn't hit it off right away but she eventually warmed up to him. He had some hilarious moments, I'll say just wait until the Halloween party, you'll love his costume!!

Next up is Jared. Gab's long time crush and best friend:


He played a big part too. Like everyone else, he had some ups and downs but I couldn't have imagined this book without him. He was Gabs savior, her rock, comfort, and strength. He stepped in when she felt alone and broken. "I'm not asking to be a replacement. I know that's something I could never be...but if you could just try. Try to let me love the hurt away. Try to let me in so I can heal the parts of you that are broken. I'll make it my mission to bring you back to life." Oh sweet, sweet Jared. You take my breath away. He didn't deserve Aurora or even Gabs. He deserves someone that can return the love that he wholeheartedly gives. Not just a piece of someone's heart, body, and soul...he needs to possess it all! So many unresolved things with Jared, the book will leave your loved for him shattered.

Then there's Aurora. That piece of shit female who makes me ashamed to be a woman. She almost had me fooled, I almost wanted to like her. Her true colors finally made an appearance and she's as dark and manipulative as they come. I couldn't possibly cast her, I couldnt find someone ugly enough on the inside to properly portray her essence. She deserves to rot in hell for what she's done, I only hope she gets exactly that in the next book!

So carrying on, the book picks up exactly where the first leaves off (after another cliffhanger, which I hate so damn much)! Gabriella decides to confront Dorian. To find out who he really is and how he fits into her world. The title I'm sure will explain some things, but let's say he knows exactly who Gabriella is and has known this whole time...maybe even longer.

Dorian was like a roller coaster in this book, up and down. I was pissed at him, then fell deeply in love with him, then I was broken hearted for him, and then I was blaming him for everything wrong that happened. But despite what went on, I never once doubted his love for Gabs. It was hard to see but I always figured there was a reason for all the termoil in this book...his heart was always in the right place. One thing for sure, his fiery chemistry with Gabs was hot in the first book, but was EXPLOSIVE in this one. The things that man can do with his hands...HOT DAMN!


Now Gabs, I really loved her in this book. So strong, determined, brave, courageous. But her worst fears came to life. She was left broken hearted, betrayed by the love of her life. The soul she was meant to love for an eternity. But she had two men to pick up the pieces. "Just keep holding me for now. Just don't let go. Because right now, you're the only thing holding me together." Poor Gabs, I felt her pain, her emptiness, and I too, was lost. But what surprised me the most, was her final decision into ascension. What side did she choose? That's for you to find out!

Now, if this whole book was about me, I'd tell you exactly what side I'd choose (this has NO reflection on Gabs decision, just my own desire). Here is the alluring explanation of sexuality by Niko: "We don't put a label of sexuality, Gabriella. We aren't limited by human taboos. We do what we feel. We, the Dark, are free to express ourselves intimately with whomever we please."
OK, sign me up...I'm in!

This author definetly made my watch list. I can't wait to see what she writes next...hopefully it's the next book in this series!

[Migdalia Gerena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so grateful to receive an ARC for The Dark Prince. This novel is the second installment to S.L. Jennings, Dark Light series.

The main characters Gabriella Winters and Dorian Skotos continue their paranormal HOT romance. Gabriella maturely evolves in this novel as she prepares to endure the unevitable transitional ascension and her spiritual, emotional, mental and steamy physical bond to the enigmatic Dark Dorian. Dorian was originally sent to complete a mission and is caught between a rock and a hard place-feeling more emotionally attached to Gabriella and culminating into an unexpected event that may tear them apart forever.
The other characters of Dark Light such as Jared, Aurora, Morgan and Chris, just to name a few continue their journey in The Dark Prince, all playing pivotal roles in this series. New characters are introduced adding an extra zest to this already (in my eyes) a great piece of literary art by the author S.L. Jennings.

This constant page turner and insomniatic novel has a hodgepodge of everything it has love, sex, magic, deceit and so many never-ending twists and turns. It left me spellbound, hypnotized and course totally RUINED! ;)
Kudos S.L. Jennings--You Did Good!

[Cassandra Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was over the moon ecstatic to be fortunate enough to have been selected to get an ARC of The Dark Prince.
Where to begin? The Dark Prince picks up right where The Dark Light leaves you. This series is unlike any that I have read before, it's not your traditional paranormal romance. I knew from page 1 that I would not be able to put it down. The author S.L. Jennings has a magical way with getting her characters emotions out so strong that the reader feels what the character feels. I went from laughing at the silliness to crying with heartache to dropping my phone on the floor in shock, to wanting to throw it across the room in anger to being turned on at the erotic moments. Gabriella, in the first book, was a very frustrating character. She was stubborn and strong willed. I'm glad to say that in The Dark Prince she grows up and really finds herself. I think that Gabriella will truly be a force to be reckoned with in book 3.
The Dark Prince has lots of twists and turns and "OMG" moments that you never saw coming. I can't say much more without giving anything away, but this is one of the best series that I've ever picked up!

[Claire Contreras · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Dark Light recently and loved it, but this one took the story to another level. The angst...oh the angst...I wasn't sure if my heart was going to survive some of the things that happened. Gabriella did a lot of growing up in TDP, she finally found herself, found who she was meant to become.

"Her parents died so she could live and achieve her destiny. A destiny to be great, to be fearless. A destiny to be utterly extraordinary. " And that's exactly what she becomes, extraordinary. My hat goes off to her, she's a strong girl.

Now, Dorian...oh, Dorian. Who can forget him? I wanted to hurt him so bad sometimes, but then he says things like: "Losing you completely shattered me and I wanted to die, Gabriella. I wanted to die with you because living without you isn't an option for me." He just has this way about him that makes you want to redeem him <3.

Bottom line is, if you haven't read Dark Light, do it. If you read it then hold on to your heart (no, really, hold on to your heart bc it's going to need the support) and go get ruined by Dorian...again ;).

Last thing...Align with the light dark or die.

[Lise *friends don't flag* · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well... I did like this second book in the series, but not as much as I had wanted to. I think it was about 200 pages too long and I was to the point where I had to skim a bit to get to the end.
I did like the ending and I will probably read book #3 when it comes out.

[Snow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dear Lord...
This was even better than the first book..
I am at the loss of words right now...i ll need to sleep on this overwhelming turmoil and get back with my thoughts in order...
And it fuckin ends with a cliffy...Jesus

the review!
Jesus, where to start?

I can't even grasp the massive impact of this second book...
where book 1 was subtle seduction in full force book 2 took it all onto another level, I can't even ...arghhh,
oh the passion, the passion, the passion and the angst!
The fucking angst almost killed me...

I had a lump in my throat, my chest ached and my fingers itched with every second of turning the next page in anticipation and expectation...

So, to NOT reveal too much of the story and I can't go into all the plot lines and stuff without exposing it bare...
I will have to do it in quite an abrupt manner leaving you hopeful and wanting...(yeah, sounds bitchy, huh? LOL)


To sum it all up (from book1 to book2) –
Gabriella Winters


is a „normal“ 20 year old going to college, living it up, enjoying her young, carefree life in full pledge of drinking, dancing, going wild and reckless just how those youngsters usually do...BUT she never quite felt as „normal“, being adopted, never knowing her parents, things suddenly took a 360 degrees turn when she's presented with the „secret“.

She's the „love child“ of two opposite enchanters one belonging to the LIGHT and one the the DARK, she's an entity that is about to gain her magical powers of unknown intensity on her 21st birthday...


And if she felt „alone“in her human form life so far, this revelation leaves her „blank“ and confused...her confusion and trepidation is enhanced by the „huge pull“ towards the dark, misterious and dangerous stranger Dorian Skotos...
(I just couldn't help myself, i pictured Dorian as a young Pierce Brosnan, it's just the whole description and posture of Dorian's character that Mr.Bond has in him LOL, so what the heck...)


Dorian is the Dark prince - he's been frozen for 2 decades, as a punishment for the betrayl against his father the Dark king, cause he was helping his best friend and his love in keeping the "secret"...that would become Dorian's damnation as well as fate from which he could not escape even if he wanted to...see, SHE was/is his destiny...in DARK or LIGHT

AND She can't escape him either, she „needs“ him, craves him, breathes him as he does her...

„I have been waiting my entire life to love you..“

Their passionate affair makes them higher than their own lives...
and the lives are at stake...

Everyone is in danger, with the supernatural killer on the loose who is looking for the „Dark Light“(Gabriella) and the only man who is determined to protect her is the DARK Prince himself.

The secrets, the betrayal in the name of love is deviously misinterpret, the secret alliances are forged, the deceit and lies are formed, every action is hightened with the magical powers of unknown extent...

Gabriella and Dorian are faced with such angst that it transpires through every fictional pore of their fictional bodies, face expressions and movements, words you read of them speaking...

„You have to stop coming in and out of my life. You have to leave me alone for good if I'm ever going to get over you.“
„You want me to let you go?“
„I want you to let me be happy. I can't do that if I keep hoping you'll turn up.“

The „impossible love“ that is set upon them is tearing them apart BUT they are not able to stay away from their hearts either...it's emotional pain versus the physical one....
a constant craving that destroys you fully and never lets you recover from it...

„I'll never stop loving you, you know that.“
„I know.“

you can't escape their pain and misery while they wrestle with the treacherous magical world from which they can't run...as they are bound to it by birth, tradition, fate...

Dorian has loved me from the inside out, and knowing that he is still out there yet we can't be together kills me every day.

All of these notions are leaving you heaving and panting and gasping for air, praying for them the make the right decision, your heart breaks for them both, you are angry and pissed and frustrated and you want to break it, break them to see beyond the fucking magic...to see that they need to fight for the love that they have found, the love that is a once in the lifetime or in their „forever“...

“We'll be together. I'll make this right for us. For you. I love you, little girl. In life and in death.“

Phenomenal second book leaves the door open for continuation to the another turmoil of the story in book 3...
You know where I'm going, right?!
Hell, if I can't find the door to it, I'll go through the fucking wall to get to the closure of Gabriella's and Dorian's story...

and to really stay true to myself, i need to close this with the lyrics that sum up Gabriella and Dorian's love angst...in this book

"Comin' In And Out Of Your Life"

I still can remember, The last time I cried
I was holding you and loving you, Knowing it would end
I never felt so good, Yet felt so bad
You're the one I love, And what makes it sad
Is you don't belong to me

And I can remember, The last time I lied
I was holding you and telling you, We could still be friends
Tried to let you go, But I can't, you know
And even though I'm not with you
I need you so, But you don't belong to me
Comin' in and out of your life Isn't easy,

When there's so many nights I can't hold you and I've told you
These feelings are so hard to find

Comin' in and out of your life Will never free me
'Cause I don't need to touch you To feel you, it's so real with you
I just can't get you out of my mind But I can remember
the last time we tried, Each needing more than we could give
And knowing all the time
A stronger love Just can't be found
Even though at times this crazy world Is turning up-side-down
You'll always belong to me

(Comin' in and out of your life)Isn't easy,
When there's so many nights I can't hold you and I've told you
These feelings are so hard to find
Comin' in and out of your life Will never free me
I don't need to touch you To feel you, it's so real with you
I can't get you out of my mind
But I can remember...

by Barbra Streisand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkGAi...

BUT there's no escaping, there's no getting over anyone...

"I'll Be Over You"

Some people live their dreams,
Some people close their eyes,Some people's destiny
Passes by

There are no guarantees, There are no alibis
That's how our love must be, Don't ask why

It takes some time, God knows how long
I know that I can forget you

As soon as my heart stops breakin',
Anticipating
As soon as forever is through
I'll be over you

Remembering times gone by, Promises we once made
What are the reasons why, Nothing stays the same

There were the nights holding you close
Someday I'll try to forget them
Someday I'll be over you

by Toto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA6Cg...

[Didi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I HAVE BEEN CAPTIVATED BY THE DARK PRINCE.

I HAVE SEEN THE DARK LIGHT.

I AM IN LOVE. IN LOVE. IN LOVE.

****10 BRILLIANT AND ADDICTIVE STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!****

How do I count the ways I fell in love with this book? How do I count the ways my heart was shattered only to be healed yet shattered again? how do I count the ways Dorian stole my heart and kept me coming back for more?

I.CAN'T.COUNT.THE.WAYS.....THEY ARE INFINITE!

The sequel to Dark Light was utterly, unbelievably FANTASTIC! This wasn't just a follow-up. NO! it wasn't just a continuation of a fabulous story. NO! IT WAS INCREDIBLE, SENSUAL, ADDICTIVE, HEART-BREAKING, HOPEFUL AND TRAGICALLY BEAUTIFUL.

Gabriella has found out Dorian's secret. She is repulsed, betrayed, crushed, frantic. Her heart demands the truth and despite her adoptive parents reservations, she seeks it out. Seeks out Dorian.

BUT LOVE IS UNBREAKABLE. ONCE IT ENTERS YOUR HEART IT TAKES UP RESIDENCE AND BECOMES WHO YOU ARE, WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE. IT CHANGES YOU. AND YOU'LL NEVER BE THE SAME.

Dorian comes clean with Gabs and despite all the odds against them, they move forward and try to hold on to what little time they have. To say this book was AMAZING would be an understatement!
It literally hit the ground running! within a few pages into the first chapter I was mesmerized, captivated, IN LOVE.

So much happens here that writing a review is tricky. I want to say so much but can't! I'll give the goods away and this people, is a story worth reading. OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

But I will try because my heart demands it.

Gabriella. She is bombarded with insecurites and fears about herself. But really about Dorian. She feels she is not good enough and tragically waits for the other shoe to drop.
There were times my heart was breaking for her. She felt alone and couldn't turn to her friends about her dark secret. She at one point becomes a shell of the person she once was. heart-breaking.

Dorian. TOP FIVE BOOK BOYFRIENDS. HE IS THE EPITOME OF DARK AND TORTURED. Regenerated by love and understanding, he fights to the nail to protect Gabs. He is madly and hopelessly in love with her. But he must do things that force her to question his loyalty and true intentions.

During these difficult periods I never doubted him. His love was eternal, nourishing.

BUT WE SEE WHAT WE WANT TO SEE.

Gabs doubts him to a fault. She can't see past her insecurities and her judgement becomes clouded with fear and apathy. But throughout these hard times comes an unlikely aid. NIKO. Dorian's brother.
He is the protector and rally's for him in a way that made me weep.
He was the light in an otherwise dark existence and without him Gabs would have perished.
I LOVED NIKO. Loyal to a fault and always looking out for his brother, he was the dark knight when Gabs would have nothing to do with Dorian. OH! to see his HEA would be incredible!

MY GOD!! THIS WAS EXQUISITE! AMAZING! SO FUCKING PERFECT!!!!!

I did feel sorry for Jared however. He doesn't know how to get past his love for Gabs and watching him realize that her love for Dorian is unrelentless was crippling. Oh, Jared**sigh**.

And of course the BITCH of the century makes her appearance once more. She is a conniving, deceitful, jealous, cunning PIECE OF SHIT. Her behavior was despicable at best. She has re-defined the term SKANK. I HATED HER WITH EVERY CELL OF MY BEING.

Needless to say, Gabs does ascend in this book and the result is unbeleivable!! I can't say what side she chooses, dark or light but know that once she does, her ability to see, to really SEE...changes the dynamic with Dorian. In a way that I almost cried and jumped in the air! Everything he ever said, ever desperately tried to convince her of was clear as day and LOVE NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!

There was a cliffy, of course, BUT...know that your heart will be elated. This cliffy was jaw-dropping however and leaves many questions to be answered**bites nails**!!!!!!

ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT A DOUBT, FUCKING FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED THIS!!!!! Can't wait for Light Shadows!!!!!

[Swoon Worthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Dark, Sexy, Out of this world stars

Gabriella is in love, in love with a man of the Dark, a man that is not at all who she thought he was. Dorian Skotos was sent to do a job, a job in which he finds harder to complete than originally thought. The Dark isn’t suppose to love, they aren’t built to know how to but for Dorian he knows he is indeed in love with Gabriella Winters which makes what he was sent to do almost unbearable. As her 21st birthday quickly approaches Dorian has no choice but to complete his task but when confronted about his lies the truth of their feelings come out and throws his mission to the wind. He wants Gabs, and he will stop at nothing to get her.

But powers greater than them have other things in mind and will stop at nothing to tare Dorian and Gabs apart and with the unknown killer still unknown and still on the loose the obstacles that are thrown at them start to proof too much for their love. Hearts and broken, tears are shed and lives are changed forever. Old loves will blossom while new loves die. When Gabriella descends will she choose the Dark or will she choose the Light. Will see get her Dark Prince or will he forever be her first and only love. The one love she so desperately wanted but the one love she could never have again because of what he was and what she was not. Continue the journey of Gabriella Winters and her journey to find her reason for living.

I loved Dark Light and I couldn’t wait to continue Gabriellas and Dorians story – I knew what I wanted to happen and boy was I shocked. In The Dark Prince there were twists and turns thrown into the story that had my head spinning and me wanting more. If having Dorian means going to the Dark side well consider me the first in line to join because that man is H-O-T and he can RUIN me whenever and wherever he sees fit. Her imagination knows no bounds and she has no limits. It amazes me how a person could dream or think of a story like this, it’s very well written and the scenes are described to perfection so you can actually put yourself there in the book – as trust me I have done it on many scenes where I was Gabriella :)…

I understand Gabriella and her struggles to love again and doing everything she can to mend her broken heart but Dorian will always and forever be her first love and we all know you never really get over your first love, they will always hold a piece of your heart. Jared is still the sexy boy next door and comes into save the day when Gabriella needs him and I found myself leaning towards TEAM JARED (I want to corrupt him). I did get a little frustrated with Dorian in this book – he was a very very bad boy and I put him in time out a few times but in the end he ended up redeeming himself so now I am like, SHIT..TEAM DORIAN? or TEAM JARED?…Ugh and than there is Niko (oh yes you too will fall in love with Niko too) So now I am at the point of TEAM DORIAN, TEAM JARED, and TEAM NIKO – I can share, my momma taught me how….(ymmmmm Dorian naked hovering over me, while Jared is nibbling my ear lobe, and Niko is rubbing my feet)

OH SHIT – Sorry I was daydreaming there..

Okay back to my thoughts on The Dark Prince – basically it had it all: love, betrayal, heartache, suspense, murder, dark, light, raw, emotional, intense, sexy, steamy and HOLY HELL the hot men!!! I loved, loved, loved this book… I adore S.L. Jennings, her creative mind works wonders and she surely shows it in this series. She pulls you in from the very beginning and leaves you wanting more and more with every page you turn. This woman is a genius when she puts words onto paper and I am eagerly awaiting her next book. If you loved Dark Light than of course you will love The Dark Prince even more – Gabriella and Dorian’s story was crazy before well it just got bat shit crazy in The Dark Prince.

[Jac K · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book starts out just after Dark Light finished, with Gabs finally seeing some truths that had been staring her in the face the entire past book. This one has much of the same, but I feel like it’s flirting with soap opera-ish drama-llama, and I still feel like the “paranormal presence” takes a back seat to Gabriella’s drama.

I wish I could say Gabs gets better, but her character is just as whiney and clingy as the last book. I’m disappointed that she’s so weak, she seems to either be feeling sorry for herself, or having sex. She’s also a pretty shitty partner and selfish friend. She depends on Dorian for everything, but will doubt and assume the worst of him at the first sniff of trouble. She only spends time with her friends when she’s lonely, and don’t even get me started on how shitty she treated Jared. We sit through NUMEROUS self-reflections where she acknowledges that she was selfish…mean…petty…naïve, but she NEVER changes her behavior!! It’s annoying AF. I can’t even articulate what a bummer this is, because the entire series revolves around her, and is from her POV. I would have loved a kickass h like in other para series.

For those that lurve Dorian; he’s still around A LOT with a count of 1314 “Dorians”. He shuffles between alpha possessive caveman, and totally whipped dedicated boyfriend. My only complaint is that he really ramps up the creepy “Little Girls” with 84 of them.

Bottom Line- This one’s an aggravating “ok”. We get a couple of new additions. Niko (D’s brother) arrives to flirt with a love triangle, and Dorian's father shows up and spices things up. Aurora’s still around being a manipulative skank. **safety** While there’s technically no cheating… there are parts that aren’t fun to read. I’ll put details in spoilers, but it was enough that it bugged me, and I typically have a pretty high tolerance. 1. Dorian needs to “feed” to survive. He typically gets recharged from water, but Gabs goes through a particular clingy phase and pretty much sucks him dry, so he has to “feed” from Aurora. Gabs is there (right next to them) but there’s some groaning/rubbing, ass-grabbing, cleavage sniffing. We also “relive” a similar previous encounter. 2. Gabs has daydreams/dream fantasies of pretty much having sex with other people. It's not real, but we're right there with them. There’s one with the evil dad, a foursome w/ Jared and Aurora, and Nikos. (I think)

[Natasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to be given an ARC of this book and am more than happy to shout from the rooftop how over the moon I feel about it. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this series. It really is a fantastic book/series you can go back and read over and over!

This is the 2nd installment in The Dark Light Series by S.L. Jennings. She is an amazing, talented author who has a way with throwing you into the world and storyline as if you're there yourself witnessing the events unfold.

This book has so many different twists and turns that you never see whats coming. It has the wonderful ability to go from serious to comedic to painfully heartbreaking all in a few short sentences. You are put through so many emotions: happy, sad, angry, and surprised just to name a few. You fall in love with the characters and find yourself very much invested in their futures!

The Dark Prince picks up right where Dark Light(The 1st novel)ends. Our heroine, Gabriella Winters is coming upon her 21st birthday where she must ascend and decide whether to choose between the Dark and the Light. She is still very much in love with the hunky as sin Dorian Skotos but when things come out, she finds that love may not be enough. Forces stronger then them may not wish for the same fate. There are seemingly never ending obstacles that Gabriella must go through to find out just WHO she really is! Gabs depends on friends and family to get her through. It is so real that you find you can put yourself in her position and feel everything she is experiencing. It truly is incredible.

You have of course your favorite characters from The Dark Light(Morgan, Jared, ect), and you also get to meet some new characters. Some you will fall hopelessly in love with(Niko - He's such a delightfully naughty bad boy *Droolz*), and others(old and new)you will absolutely love to hate!

S.L. Jennings has accomplished the job of creating for you a world full of magic, sex, romance, breakups, makeups, friendships, challenges and anything else you could hope for all in one book. DP leaves you wanting more and ends with giving you the craziest mind f**k EVER. I sat there afterwards thinking "Oh Holy S**t".

I love S.L Jennings and this series so much and cant wait for the 3rd. I recommend this book to all ladies looking for a little extra BOOM in their lives *S*

Thank You Syreeta for allowing me into this world. I am so incredibly honored!! <3

[Lesley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was blessed with the opportunity to read an ARC of THE DARK PRINCE. I am very thankful that I did. I'm several days out and still recovering. This is the second installment in THE DARK LIGHT and WOW. We are thrown back into the intense complication of Gabriella's life right off the bat. Gabs must confront the mysterious man, who found his way into her heart. The man sent to kill her. The man she loves. Dorian Skotos. I was immediately sucked into this whirlwind. Gabs has until her 21st birthday to make the most important decision of her life. She must choose between LIGHT and DARK. The Dark are making it known they want her, where are the Light? There's still a killer running amuck and getting closer to her and her loved ones. Any semblance of a "normal" life is quickly destroyed as life continues to throw its punches. Gabriella is forced to make some gut-wrenching decisions leaving her to fend for herself. Will Gabs have any say in what is to be her life? Along the way, we meet some fantastic new additions to the series. They are some mighty FINE characters. However, you might not love them all. When I say this book is like an earthquake or the forth of July, I whole heartily mean that. Mrs. Jennings is able to make the tremors shake the ground beneath you and fireworks to explode continuously until the grand finale. Be prepared to go from rage to tears; from laughing to blushing like a school girl. Hang-on, because it's an emotional journey. TDP is a mind blowing, heart palpitating, deliciously sexy book. You will not be disappointed. I just want to thank Mrs. Jennings for allowing me to read this piece of awesomeness and give my honest opinion. WONDERFULLY Written. I anxiously await the 3rd installment.

[Johanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

"We are anchored, little girl. We were made this way, made for each other. This is our destiny."

"Forever anchored to the other.

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3.5 stars!! Well this was definitely an improvement from the first book

While I did enjoy Dark Prince more than its predecessor, I still wasn't consumed by it. Dark Prince didn't get interesting until you hit the halfway mark. I was literally about to give up on this book and series. Thankfully, things turned around for the better and SHIT just got REAL...

Let me add that the love scenes were SCORCHING HOT, especially a creative dream sequence..whooo mama!! And Dorian does not disappoint. He is head over heels in love with Gab's and vice versa.

"I'll never stop loving you. I'll never stop needing you. YOU. It's you that I want. I love you in life and in death."

And just as they are getting used to a domestic routine, shit hits the fan..I found myself pleasantly surprised with how the events unfolded. I will definitely invest in book 3...

[T.K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book from page 1 straight through to the last page. The Dark Light was AWESOME but TDP went above and beyond! WOW!!!!!

It was written with so much angst, beautiful emotional drama, suspense and so many OMG moments!! I was not bored EVER!!

Gabs journey was filled with it all but she was my hero through out. She didn't give up and fought like the DL she is...this amazing young supernatural being took it all in her stride, even when the odds were greatly against her. Love me some Gabriella <3

Dorian *full of sex appeal* Skotos out did himself yet again. If I had him, I will never ever let him go...EVER!!!! I would never trade nor exchange him for the world. His love for Gabs just blew me away..even when facing his worse, he was always and forever thinking about Gabs well being. For a Dark One his heart was always filled with love for his "little girl" awwwww!!!! My Gideon of PNR <3 <3 Will forever LOVE DORIAN <3

Overall TDP is not your average PNR. I loved the fact that S.L. didn't go down the usual Vampire/werewolf path but gave us PNR lovers something so totally different and out of the box. Absolutely AMAZING!!!!

ONE hundred billion star rating is GR would allow it :D

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to be chosen as a Beta Reader for The Dark Prince and all I can say is OMG! This book will make you laugh, cry, and at a few points angry enough to want to throw your Kindle across the room.

Gabby is getting ready to turn 21 and must choose between the Dark and the Light. Along the way there are forces trying to make her decision for her and keep her away from the one man that loves her, Dorian. She has some very hard decisions to make.

There are many new characters in this story, and by far my favorite is Niko. Niko is Dorian's little brother and I loved him and so will you.

This story is so well written and picks up exactly where The Dark Light ended.

A definate must read!!!!!!!!!!

[Mommy's Reads and Treats · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dark Prince

Dorian, Dorian, Dorian. ARRRGGGUUUUHHHH! I made that noise alot while beta reading TDP. Love, lies and half truths. Whos team was I on...Dorian, Jared, Gabs? I flipped and I flopped.
I really loved The Dark Prince. All the twists and turns will make you dizzy and wanting more.
A must read.

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Combined review for Dark Light and The Dark Prince. Originally posted at www.Adicted2Heroines.com.

"I've been waiting my entire life to love you."

Five bright, big, sparkly stars for both Dark Light and The Dark Prince! I read these books back-to-back without breathing time in between. S. L. Jennings has written the beginnings of an excellent series that will keep you on the edge of your seat. These two books were addictive - the characters, the world building and the plot are all top notch. Hold on folks - I think we have a new must read author!

Dark Light introduces us to Gabriella - an ordinary, mundane girl who has grown up as the adopted daughter of a loving couple. Gabriella isn't especially good at doing anything - she is mediocre in every aspect of her life. The one thing she has going for her are her friends and family - she has a wonderful group of people who love her. On Gabriella's 20th birthday, she receives a gift from her adopted mother - a book from her biological mother that lets Gabriella know that she is special - a product of a tragic love between powerful Light and Dark people. There are two forces in the Dark Light world. The Light that is committed to helping people and healing, and the Dark that is concerned more with evil. The Light and the Dark have been adversaries for eternity. Gabriella happens to be the daughter of a Light warrior mother and a Dark assassin father. Since she is considered a half-breed, Gabriella must chose which side she will ascend to on her 21st birthday - the Light or the Dark. Since Gabriella is made of both Light and Dark, she is expected to be one of the most powerful practitioners of magic that the world has ever seen.

"It's just...I never wanted to be some dainty damsel in distress. I never wanted to be rescued. I've never been that girl. I wanted to be the one kickin' ass and taking names.

Early in Dark Light, Gabriella meets Dorian Skotos. Let me start my gushing by saying that Dorian is a special kind of hero. He is all the expected things - gorgeous and sexy, rich and mysterious, powerful and brooding. Dorian is also vulnerable and kind, living with his own horrific past and battling his true nature. When Dorian first meets Gabriella, sparks fly. They are immediately drawn to one another like magnets. Dorian and Gabriella begin seeing one another and their beautiful and rocky relationship begins. And the sex scenes!!! Talk about heating up the pages! The scenes between Dorian and Gabriella are among some of the best written and hottest that I've read. I couldn't get enough of these two!

He is so bold and sure of himself, it's weirdly turning me on, and I hate it! I breathe in his intoxicating scent, praying the rise and fall of my chest doesn't betray me. His unyielding gaze completely unnerves me yet I can't tear my eyes from him. I know I should; everything about him is screaming sex and danger. The combination of the two mixed with my weakness for bad boys could very well be my kryptonite.

While Dorian and Gabriella are falling in love, there is a murderer on the loose. Gabriella and Dorian don't know if the killer is Light or Dark, but it seems that Gabriella is the ultimate target. Dorian does everything he can to protect Gabriella and her friends and family. Dorian, however, returns to his home in Greece several times without much of an explanation. Dorian has a crazy father that is also after Gabriella which leads to some interesting moments. There is also Dorian's ex, Aurora, who has quickly become one of my most favorite characters to hate. She is intoxicatingly beautiful and sexy, but also manipulative and cruel. And the bitch wants Dorian back. By the end of Dark Light, I already fell in love with Dorian and know that his feelings for Gabriella are true.

"I had been living my nightmares, Gabriella. Finding you has freed me from them. No one is going to take you from me."

There is a cliff hanger at the end of Dark Light that I have to admit I saw coming, but changed the entire story in Gabriella's eyes. Gabriella begins questioning everything, including Dorian's affections for her. It doesn't take long before Dorian soothes her weary mind, but there is a lot of angst and second guessing in The Dark Prince. Dorian explains what love is like for him - how it's something that the Dark rarely do. It's something he will hold onto as tightly as he can.

"Little girl, we, the Dark, don't love easily. It's a notion that is rare for our kind. So when we find it, we don't take it lightly. We fight for it. We die for it."

The killer is still stalking Gabriella in this book, Dorian's father is making in roads into Gabs' life, and Gabriella begins to question everything that she has been told. Not only does she question Dorian's true intentions, but she begins to question what she is been lead to believe about the Light and the Dark. For me, this is the central plot point of this book. Is the Light really the do-gooders they portray themselves to be? Are the Dark completely evil and depraved? We learn soon enough that the Light and the Dark are just two sides to a coin - neither are absolute but only varying shades of gray.

Dorian makes some very big commitments to Gabriella in this book, and although there is a lot of stomach churning angst and drama, I never once questioned Dorian's feelings for her. There are many questions to ask about Dorian's methods, but he won my heart completely in this book. Of course, the absolutely disgusting Aurora is involved in a major way in this book. If I've ever wanted to smack-a-bitch, this is the one.

"Gabriella. Let it carry us through the storm."

While Dorian is away in this book, Gabriella begins to change. She does a lot of thinking about her place in the world, and does a lot of growing up. She questions everything, which I applaud her for. She has been seemingly betrayed and kept in the dark. I think that Gabs definitely needed this time to grow as a character and as the soon-to-be powerful being that she will become. One thing I love about Gabriella is that she is a smart heroine - she asks the right questions, even though sometimes they are uncomfortable. During this time, Dorian sends his ridiculously hot, sexy and boyishly handsome brother, Niko, to look after her. If I had met Niko first, I might be singing his praises as much as Dorian's. Niko is kind and funny, watching after Gabs and keeping her out of trouble. He is supportive of her and tries to help her through all the difficult times she encounters in this book.

"There she is! I've heard stories about you. And what you did to Aurora...I commend you. That bitch has been itching to get her ass whooped for decades!"

I love the relationship between Niko and Gabriella. There's a story to Niko, and I can't wait to read it. He was like a breath of fresh air! He is honorable and trust worthy. Normally I would have been rooting him on to make a move on Gabriella if I hadn't been so taken with Dorian. Niko, however, would have never betrayed his brother, even though those thoughts are present in this book. This is just one of the many examples of the Dark not being as terrible as they are portrayed to be.

"Could you have loved me like you love Dorian? If you had met me first?"

By the end of The Dark Prince, many things become exceedingly clear to Gabriella and to the reader. Gabriella transforms into a powerful being in her own right. We learn what Gabriella chooses when she ascends, we learn the truth about her relationship with Dorian and we are left with another cliff hanger, albeit not an angsty one. We are treated to an epilogue from Dorian's point of view followed by a Woah-I-Didn't-see-that-coming ending.

Maybe Dorian isn't my destiny. Maybe I am his.

I cannot recommend this series highly enough. It has everything. The writing is tight and descriptive. The voice Jennings uses for her characters is spot on. There are so many laugh-out-loud moments for me sprinkled throughout this book that capture a lot of my own thoughts. And many thanks to S.L. for introducing me to my new favorite word, "slore."

Jennings builds the world of Dark Light effortlessly and had me completely wrapped up in this story. Although there is an overarching plot, the characters are what really drives this series for me. All of the characters, from Gabriella and Dorian, to Niko and Gabs' friends, are layered and perfectly written. I am so glad that I picked these two books up, but am suffering from a major book hangover. If you are a fan of PNR or New Adult genres, this is a cannot miss series. I will be holding my breath waiting for the third book in this series, Light Shadows, coming sometime this year.

"When are you going to realize that I am stupid, crazy in love with you?"

[Jennifer Wolfel · Rating 5 out of 5]

God I don't even know where to begin with this one... WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!!! Fans of this series I am going to tell you right now that you are going to LOVE this book it is so crazy good. After I finished my reading I immediately messaged her and told her that I was just not worthy.

If you haven't read the first book in the series yet then this won't make much sense to you so I highly recommend you go and read this book IMMEDIATELY and tap your toes and wait for this book to publish... You won't be sorry....

So The Dark Prince really rocked my world. It continues with more of the smoldering HOT Dorian Skotos the GREEK GOD! You will need to fan yourself several times through this book I'll warn you now! Gabriella is hopelessly in love with Dorian that was pretty clear in the first book in the series. That love grows, intensifies and becomes downright dangerous to both Gabriella and Dorian. And not just dangerous because of who they both are but dangerous to their survival.

There are many, and I mean MANY deep dark secrets in this book that will make you EEEEPPPPP and GASP and SIGH.... I couldn't hold my emotions in check at times and I had some ugly cries. Gabriella just tugs at my heart strings and even though I got really angry with Dorian at times throughout the book I remained enamored by him. The question is can we trust anything that he says. As the information unfolded I questioned everything and constantly found myself saying NO WAY he didn't just do or say that...

This book introduced one very LOVEABLE character and I found myself completely in lust for this one immediately... I'm not going to give anything away because it would just be unfair but when you read his parts I think that you will want MORE MORE MORE of him as well... sigh....

The most brilliant and astounding part is contained in the last paragraph to the last word on the last page and your HEART will STOP and you will immediately do a double and then a triple take at the ending... If you are anything like me and reading this ending at 2 am with dreary eyes but just cannot put the book down you will re-read the same part repeatedly and say THAT JUST DID NOT HAPPEN!!!! Then you will run and post about the moment anywhere you can because you feel like you need to tell someone about this crazy unexplainable moment! Now I have you totally intrigued and wanting to read The Dark Prince right????

SOOOOOOO AMAZINGLY GOOD!!!!!! I had no words for several days and I hate being as vague with you all as I am but giving away any part of this story would just be completely unfair at this point... Don't worry you don't have much longer to wait!

5 BIG BEAUTIFUL BRIGHT SHINING "LIGHT" STARS for this awesome sequel. I was worried because a lot of times they just don't live up to their hype but this one far exceeded my expectations and I think that you will all love it as much as I did! The 15th isn't far off now so you won't have to wait much longer...

[Juewelz - SMIBookClub · Rating 5 out of 5]

full review to come after I get some sleep! OMG my head is f#$@& up!! I have tear stained pillows and anxiety after finishing . I am so attached to these characters .The epilogue had left me of course wanting to know WHAT happens in that room.

[Raj · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait for the 3rd book!!!! ...and the waiting starts....

What can I say? I love the 1st book, and this book is just...wow! i was soooo engross with the story and now i have huge bags to prove it! Dorian is stuck in my head!!! gawd i love him!

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

No words other than....HOLY!!!!! I LOVED every moment of it!

I need book 3 like yesterday!


Everyone should read this series!

Dorian & Gabriella <3