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Dark Realm #2
Seduced by Darkness
For eight hundred years Nicolas Montfaucon has dedicated his life to preventing the rebirth of an immortal evil. But now a terrible storm has assaulted unsuspecting New Orleans—and the beast walks the earth once more. "The Devourer" has been awakened, and there is only one in the besieged city who can help Nicolas defeat the foul creature—a mysterious and beautiful enigma who haunts the handsome Revenant's erotic waking dreams and enflames his passionate obsessions.
Chessa Tomas is not an ordinary policewoman. A vampire, she works only at night, patrolling a seamy and unseen underworld of roiling chaos. Though Nicolas is sensuality incarnate, Chessa wants no part of him or his kind—but she cannot close her eyes to the unholy malevolence that would consume their world. And Nicolas has uncovered the secret lust that rules her—a steaming, uncontrollable desire he intends to unleash, bending Chessa to his will by making her most forbidden fantasies real.
Chessa Tomas is not an ordinary policewoman. A vampire, she works only at night, patrolling a seamy and unseen underworld of roiling chaos. Though Nicolas is sensuality incarnate, Chessa wants no part of him or his kind—but she cannot close her eyes to the unholy malevolence that would consume their world. And Nicolas has uncovered the secret lust that rules her—a steaming, uncontrollable desire he intends to unleash, bending Chessa to his will by making her most forbidden fantasies real.
304 pages, Paperback
First published February 26, 2008
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Delilah Devlin
350 books1,202 followersDelilah Devlin is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with a rapidly expanding reputation for writing deliciously edgy stories with complex characters. Whether creating dark, erotically-charged paranormal worlds or richly descriptive westerns that ring with authenticity, Delilah Devlin “pens in uncharted territory that will leave the readers breathless and hungering for more…” www.DelilahDevlin.com
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July 13, 2010
This book was basically porn. Porn for women, I should say. The storyline was pretty shallow and only there to support the sex scenes. And let me say, they were very good and diverse sex scenes, with hunky guys described in great detail having sex and/or making love with mostly average, everyday women (thus making it womens porn).
What there was of the storyline kept the porn coherent so this book could be called erotica. It is very well written erotica but expect more sex than love, more sex than story and you will really enjoy it!
What there was of the storyline kept the porn coherent so this book could be called erotica. It is very well written erotica but expect more sex than love, more sex than story and you will really enjoy it!
February 7, 2011
This series is fantastic! THE BEST series from Delliah Devlin in my opinion. There are so many different creatures with so much potential.
In Devlin's "Dark Realm" all creatures are sexy and sensual! I wish she would write some more books on this series.
In Devlin's "Dark Realm" all creatures are sexy and sensual! I wish she would write some more books on this series.
April 3, 2008
Hot, hot, hot! Vampire vixens, suspense, and intrigue galore. I love this book!! I will definitely reread this book many times.
June 25, 2008
love the book very much.
July 26, 2010
It was a top pick! The electrifying follow-up to Into the Darkness is a breathless read.
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September 3, 2016
The title and summary a bit cringe-worthy, and sound like a cheesy dime-store romance novel. I was sucked in by the vampire storyline (ha ha), and a friend had lent and convinced me to also read the previous novel in this series. The first book is better than this one.
Despite the over the top love scenes, I found the vampire caste system intriguing. There are both born and made vampires in this book, and the ones born from another vampire rule over over the "revenants," or the ones who have "returned" (based on the French term) from the dead. I probably won't continue the series, but I did find Nicholas to be a very interesting guy.
Despite the over the top love scenes, I found the vampire caste system intriguing. There are both born and made vampires in this book, and the ones born from another vampire rule over over the "revenants," or the ones who have "returned" (based on the French term) from the dead. I probably won't continue the series, but I did find Nicholas to be a very interesting guy.
February 10, 2015
If you go into this knowing what it is - erotica of the "porn without plot" variety - it's wonderful. I find Nic to be a much more developed character than Rene was in the first book, and watching him get his way ~cough~ with Chessa was wonderful.
The BDSM elements were great, as well.
If you're hung up on plot you'll be annoyed. If sex scenes make you squeamish look elsewhere. But if you can take the book for what it is you'll enjoy the ride.
The BDSM elements were great, as well.
If you're hung up on plot you'll be annoyed. If sex scenes make you squeamish look elsewhere. But if you can take the book for what it is you'll enjoy the ride.
April 1, 2016
First of all, the cover: Why is her neck so absurdly long?
Secondly, the sex: Plentiful. Very diverse, very adventurous.
Finally, the plot: It's not totally nonexistent, to be fair. There is a bigger picture and mythology here and there is some conflict and resolution. I would say 50% plot, 50% sex. And the plot is actually interesting enough that I wanted to know more and was left with questions. So that's usually a good sign.
I would recommend this book to someone in the mood for erotica who also really likes dark paranormal/urban fantasy. Like if you want to go a step sexier than Laurel K. Hamilton, here's your next series.
Secondly, the sex: Plentiful. Very diverse, very adventurous.
Finally, the plot: It's not totally nonexistent, to be fair. There is a bigger picture and mythology here and there is some conflict and resolution. I would say 50% plot, 50% sex. And the plot is actually interesting enough that I wanted to know more and was left with questions. So that's usually a good sign.
I would recommend this book to someone in the mood for erotica who also really likes dark paranormal/urban fantasy. Like if you want to go a step sexier than Laurel K. Hamilton, here's your next series.
February 4, 2017
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Sex with a bit of a story. There is a hierarchy & division between born & revenant (created) vampires. A dreadful being, The Devourer, is on the loose after a massive storm in New Orleans, & both police & underworld vampires are trying to catch & control it. It can suck the life from & take over anyone.
It has a very dark, paranormal plotline that would probably be make more sense if you read the series. Alternatively, if you just want the sex, predominantly BDSM, just go for it.
Sex with a bit of a story. There is a hierarchy & division between born & revenant (created) vampires. A dreadful being, The Devourer, is on the loose after a massive storm in New Orleans, & both police & underworld vampires are trying to catch & control it. It can suck the life from & take over anyone.
It has a very dark, paranormal plotline that would probably be make more sense if you read the series. Alternatively, if you just want the sex, predominantly BDSM, just go for it.
June 16, 2013
1.5 Sad, but I really only liked one character in this book. I liked the storyline, and with some development it would make for good reading. But, I hated the female lead. I also felt that the sex scenes were gratuitous for the most part.
August 19, 2011
Hmm finished 2 books this week, can anyone say too much time on my hands? Not sure which book from my shelf to read next...
August 22, 2010
The 'action' scenes were very good, but the story seemed to get more confusing the further along I read.
June 18, 2011
Good, good,good!
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