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Dream Guardians #2
Heat of the Night
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bared to You Stacey Daniels has always been attracted to the wrong type of man . . . And she knows in her heart the virile, wounded Viking at her front doorstep will certainly be no exception. A vision from her most secret erotic fantasies--a glorious god of a man--he excites her with his tantalizing aura of dangerous sensuality. Stacey knows in the deepest depths of her soul that submission will bring unforeseen peril into her life, and yet she is helpless to resist him--for he is a master of decadent pleasures and sweet sensuality . . . and all she has ever wished for.But loving Conor carries a burden that no mortal woman can bear. Though he finds solace in Stacey's passion and the warmth of her welcoming body, his true realm is one of darkest dreams, torn by violence and strife, that is now following him into Stacey's world . . .
257 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 8, 2008
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Sylvia Day
122 books122k followersAcclaimed for her signature emotionally charged storytelling and the psychological complexity of her characters, Sylvia Day is a number one bestselling author in twenty-nine countries, with translations in forty-one languages and over twenty million copies of her books in print. Day is the #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, #1 Sunday Times, #1 Globe and Mail, #1 Der Spiegel, and #1 international bestselling author of over twenty award-winning novels, including six Sunday Times, ten New York Times and thirteen USA Today bestsellers. Visit the author at sylviaday.com
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July 24, 2024
I really got into this series, and loved the idea of dream/nightmare warriors. Unfortunately, according to the author's own website, there seems to be little chance of the series being completed at the moment due to differences of opinion with the publisher and I quote 'When they offered to contract two more, we were unable to agree on the terms. As a career author I have to weigh business concerns as well as creative ones, so I had to put the series on the back burner'. She also mentions that if there is to be a book 3, the hero will be Phillip Wager (which is only fitting). All of this is very frustrating for the fans of her books, but only time will tell if some other publisher will take pity on us and allow the series to reach its conclusion, I certainly hope so and the sooner the better!
March 31, 2013
Oh wow.....I have just finished this book and I'm still wanting more. I loved the connection between Aidan and Lyssa in the first book Pleasures of the Night and when I started reading Heat of the Night I thought it would be mainly about them again and so started out feeling a bit disappointed when it was focusing on Connor and Stacey but I was so wrong. I felt connected to these characters just as much and fell in love with how these guys fell so utterly for their loves. Plus I wasn't disappointed when Aidan and Lyssa were still an important part to this story too.
When I found out that Sheron has a half-mortal daughter I'm wondering is this Lyssa?? Plus after Sheron kills Wager and Stacey talks about how Wager is still coming to her in her dreams and telling her to write things down well obviously this must be Sheron doing this some how. I had to hold my breath through out the rest of the book cause I was so worried some how he might get Stace to kill Connor. And wasn't that proposal just romantic.
Loved it.
Wondering though.....there has to be another book after this cause there is still so many unanswered questions.
When I found out that Sheron has a half-mortal daughter I'm wondering is this Lyssa?? Plus after Sheron kills Wager and Stacey talks about how Wager is still coming to her in her dreams and telling her to write things down well obviously this must be Sheron doing this some how. I had to hold my breath through out the rest of the book cause I was so worried some how he might get Stace to kill Connor. And wasn't that proposal just romantic.
Loved it.
Wondering though.....there has to be another book after this cause there is still so many unanswered questions.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 17, 2012
Ok....So I definitely liked this book better than the first, however, it still had it's down sides. While Aidan and Lyssa are still an obvious part of the book, the focus switches to Stacey and Connor (Aidan and Lyssa's best friends). Of course a hot and heavy romance ensues between them as well. I like Connor's character better than Aidan. He is even more gruff and arrogant than Aidan, if you can believe it, which I find sexy. The language was still unnecessarily raunchy, but by the second book, you kind of get used to it. Stacey was more "real" to me as a person. She was a single mother, struggling with the past relationship with her ex. She actually had intelligent, conflicting emotions about Connor. Their sex life was steamy, even though their first encounter together bordered on rape in my mind.
I feel like Day was trying too hard to be sexy and emotional. Hard core emotional attachments develop too quickly in this book to be believable. The characters lack a background, or history that help you fully understand, love or hate them.
The whole theme of the "key and the secret" are yet a mystery. We find out who Lyssa really is but the reason for the whole conflict is still unresolved. Perhaps there will be a third book to sum it all up? All in all, I feel a bit unfulfilled. If you're looking for a quick read to pass your time, this is fine. If you're looking for an in-depth story to get wrapped up in, not the book for you. I fear I have forever been ruined by the 50 series and nothing will ever compare.
I feel like Day was trying too hard to be sexy and emotional. Hard core emotional attachments develop too quickly in this book to be believable. The characters lack a background, or history that help you fully understand, love or hate them.
The whole theme of the "key and the secret" are yet a mystery. We find out who Lyssa really is but the reason for the whole conflict is still unresolved. Perhaps there will be a third book to sum it all up? All in all, I feel a bit unfulfilled. If you're looking for a quick read to pass your time, this is fine. If you're looking for an in-depth story to get wrapped up in, not the book for you. I fear I have forever been ruined by the 50 series and nothing will ever compare.
August 20, 2013
This is Book #2 in the series
I enjoyed this book- probably more so than the first one.
The second installment of this series has a lot more action and in general I found the plot to be much more interesting.
I like it when authors write books and include the previous characters in the sequals. The Connor and Stacey characters were completely different from the Alyssa and Aiden characters which I was happy about because there was no repeating.
Admittadly, part of myself wondered how a 'love em n leave em' kind of guy like conor could fall in love so quickly. This wouldnt really happen but Sylvia's style of writing always has her characters progressing this quickly.
I like Stacey's character- she is a tough woman, trying to provide for her and her son and this book shows you a side of her who is not just a mum but a woman. She battles with herself- trying to convince herself that she doesnt need to fall for yet another bad boy ... clearly her restraint fails lol.
Conor is a sexy, bad boy who charms her knickers off (literally). However, he ends up surprising us by actually falling for stacey, making romantic gestures and putting his feelings out there on a platter.
I also loved seeing how Aidan and Lyssa's relationship has been developing since the end of the 1st book.
I enjoyed this book- probably more so than the first one.
The second installment of this series has a lot more action and in general I found the plot to be much more interesting.
I like it when authors write books and include the previous characters in the sequals. The Connor and Stacey characters were completely different from the Alyssa and Aiden characters which I was happy about because there was no repeating.
Admittadly, part of myself wondered how a 'love em n leave em' kind of guy like conor could fall in love so quickly. This wouldnt really happen but Sylvia's style of writing always has her characters progressing this quickly.
I like Stacey's character- she is a tough woman, trying to provide for her and her son and this book shows you a side of her who is not just a mum but a woman. She battles with herself- trying to convince herself that she doesnt need to fall for yet another bad boy ... clearly her restraint fails lol.
Conor is a sexy, bad boy who charms her knickers off (literally). However, he ends up surprising us by actually falling for stacey, making romantic gestures and putting his feelings out there on a platter.
I also loved seeing how Aidan and Lyssa's relationship has been developing since the end of the 1st book.
February 19, 2023
sigh... after reading the first book i was hoping they could explain at least some of the plot but ended up being a cliché book with insta-love (i hate this trope). overall, it's just a series with a lot of wasted potential.
May 16, 2009
(spolier alert)
Heat of the Night is the 2nd book in the Dream Guardians series. I loved the first book so much its on my "desert island keeper" shelf and I go to it when I need a really good romantic, erotic read.
I can't say the same about its sequel.
Heat's characters are Connor (Aidan's best friend from book 1) and Stacey (Lyssa's secretary from book 1). First of all - there was no chemistry. None. To me it felt forced and not real at all. Yes, I realize this is fiction and paranormal fiction at that, but come on, work with me here! Connor is a definite alpha male, love em-and-leave em type of guy who hates this new world of Earth and only came to save his commander (Aidan) and help his fellow soldiers. He meets Stacey and is instantly attracted to her and within a day is hopelessly in love with her. Stacey is a woman who has been dealt a tough hand in life and is trying to do her best to keep her head above water and have a good life. She always falls for the bad boy type and Connor is no exception to that rule. But her tough outer shell comes across as bitchy and mouthy rather than tough and spunky. And the final kicker - which is almost always a book killer for me - she has a kid. Granted her son is 14 and only IN the book for a few chapters but he plays an integral part in the storyline between Connor and Stacey and therefore, kind of ruins it for me. All this coupled along with the obligatory-but-much-despised "I'm leaving you because its safer than being with you" crap really turned this sequel into a less than stellar read.
Its obvious that there is to be yet another sequel so I would say read it just so you know what's going on (which is alot) but its not keeper shelf material in any sense of the word.
Heat of the Night is the 2nd book in the Dream Guardians series. I loved the first book so much its on my "desert island keeper" shelf and I go to it when I need a really good romantic, erotic read.
I can't say the same about its sequel.
Heat's characters are Connor (Aidan's best friend from book 1) and Stacey (Lyssa's secretary from book 1). First of all - there was no chemistry. None. To me it felt forced and not real at all. Yes, I realize this is fiction and paranormal fiction at that, but come on, work with me here! Connor is a definite alpha male, love em-and-leave em type of guy who hates this new world of Earth and only came to save his commander (Aidan) and help his fellow soldiers. He meets Stacey and is instantly attracted to her and within a day is hopelessly in love with her. Stacey is a woman who has been dealt a tough hand in life and is trying to do her best to keep her head above water and have a good life. She always falls for the bad boy type and Connor is no exception to that rule. But her tough outer shell comes across as bitchy and mouthy rather than tough and spunky. And the final kicker - which is almost always a book killer for me - she has a kid. Granted her son is 14 and only IN the book for a few chapters but he plays an integral part in the storyline between Connor and Stacey and therefore, kind of ruins it for me. All this coupled along with the obligatory-but-much-despised "I'm leaving you because its safer than being with you" crap really turned this sequel into a less than stellar read.
Its obvious that there is to be yet another sequel so I would say read it just so you know what's going on (which is alot) but its not keeper shelf material in any sense of the word.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 28, 2015
I LOVED THIS BOOK! LOVED IT!
I am so glad I still got to read about Aidan and Lyssa, but Connor!!!! Wow! He is just divine! Even though Connor and Stacey's relationship forms VERY quickly, it's easy to see how. Connor has been in Aidan's dream so have all of his thoughts/ feelings/ memories in him. He has never felt the need for love, but after feeling what Aidan feels for Lyssa, he wants it for himself.
The story line in this one was a little more exciting with more mystery and action than the first one. I still have so many questions that need answers, and I love when a book has that effect on it's reader. As far-fetched as the main story is, I love that it's still easy to read and follow.
Sylvia Day is simply amazing!
I am so glad I still got to read about Aidan and Lyssa, but Connor!!!! Wow! He is just divine! Even though Connor and Stacey's relationship forms VERY quickly, it's easy to see how. Connor has been in Aidan's dream so have all of his thoughts/ feelings/ memories in him. He has never felt the need for love, but after feeling what Aidan feels for Lyssa, he wants it for himself.
The story line in this one was a little more exciting with more mystery and action than the first one. I still have so many questions that need answers, and I love when a book has that effect on it's reader. As far-fetched as the main story is, I love that it's still easy to read and follow.
Sylvia Day is simply amazing!
July 10, 2015
“Non mi tirerò indietro. Se speri che accetterò di comportarmi da gentiluomo,
ti sbagli.”
La ribellione del corpo delle guardie nel Crepuscolo continua.
Il capitano Cross ha deciso di abbandonarlo per sempre per stare con la donna che ama, Lyssa Bates, la dolce veterinaria che è la Chiave della profezia degli Anziani, per proteggerla da ogni pericolo e cercare alcuni preziosi oggetti magici che sono utili per rivelare i segreti del suo mondo. Ma il resto dei suoi uomini continuano la loro lotta guidati dal suo secondo, il comandante Connor Bruce, che però proprio per mettere in guardia il suo migliore amico da un grave pericolo è costretto anche lui a lasciare il Crepuscolo e andare nella California del Sud nel mondo degli umani.
Alla ricerca di Aidan si reca a casa di Lyssa dove trova la sua amica e assistente Stacey Daniels, mamma separata in costante lotta contro il padre di suo figlio. Lei si ritrova davanti sulla porta di casa un magnifico vichingo con lo stesso strano accento di Aidan, una spada a tracolla e un impellente desiderio di dormire. Un po’ perplessa lo fa entrare in casa e avverte Lyssa e Aidan del suo arrivo. Quando Connor si risveglia, trova ancora Stacey in casa e tra i due è attrazione istantanea, tanto che si abbandonano presto nelle braccia l’uno dell’altra. Connor sa che tra di loro una relazione sarebbe difficile e lei è ormai disincantata e non crede più al lieto fine, ma non riescono a stare lontani e ben presto l’attrazione diventa qualcosa di più profondo. La strisciante minaccia proveniente dal Crepuscolo però trova presto le due coppie che insieme dovranno affrontare un pericoloso nemico.
Prima di leggere questo libro mi sono rinfrescata la storia del precedente capitolo della serie e sono andata a rivedere la mia recensione fatta ormai due anni fa, ammetto che ero stata scarsa con la votazione, probabilmente infastidita dal finale tronco di I piaceri d
ella notte, ma vi devo dire che questi due libri vanno letti di seguito. Un po’ perché la trama fantasy è complessa e articolata e poi perché alcune delle cose rimaste in sospeso dal primo capitolo qui vengono almeno in parte spiegate.
Attenzione però! Di questa serie manca ancora il terzo capitolo, che sua Maestà Sylvia Day ancora non ha scritto, e quindi non stupitevi se anche alla fine di questo la trama fantasy non sarà terminata e l’unica cosa che si conclude è il lieto fine per la coppia protagonista, esattamente come era successo nel precedente libro. Lo stile dell’autrice è qui meno grezzo rispetto al primo capitolo, ma è comunque evidentissimo il talento narrativo e la peculiare capacità di ricreare atmosfere torride e sensuali che è la caratteristica principale della Day come autrice anche nel genere fantasy. Ho apprezzato molto la storia d’amore qui narrata, e ancora di più il proseguire delle vicende che fanno da filo conduttore.
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ti sbagli.”
La ribellione del corpo delle guardie nel Crepuscolo continua.
Il capitano Cross ha deciso di abbandonarlo per sempre per stare con la donna che ama, Lyssa Bates, la dolce veterinaria che è la Chiave della profezia degli Anziani, per proteggerla da ogni pericolo e cercare alcuni preziosi oggetti magici che sono utili per rivelare i segreti del suo mondo. Ma il resto dei suoi uomini continuano la loro lotta guidati dal suo secondo, il comandante Connor Bruce, che però proprio per mettere in guardia il suo migliore amico da un grave pericolo è costretto anche lui a lasciare il Crepuscolo e andare nella California del Sud nel mondo degli umani.
Alla ricerca di Aidan si reca a casa di Lyssa dove trova la sua amica e assistente Stacey Daniels, mamma separata in costante lotta contro il padre di suo figlio. Lei si ritrova davanti sulla porta di casa un magnifico vichingo con lo stesso strano accento di Aidan, una spada a tracolla e un impellente desiderio di dormire. Un po’ perplessa lo fa entrare in casa e avverte Lyssa e Aidan del suo arrivo. Quando Connor si risveglia, trova ancora Stacey in casa e tra i due è attrazione istantanea, tanto che si abbandonano presto nelle braccia l’uno dell’altra. Connor sa che tra di loro una relazione sarebbe difficile e lei è ormai disincantata e non crede più al lieto fine, ma non riescono a stare lontani e ben presto l’attrazione diventa qualcosa di più profondo. La strisciante minaccia proveniente dal Crepuscolo però trova presto le due coppie che insieme dovranno affrontare un pericoloso nemico.
Prima di leggere questo libro mi sono rinfrescata la storia del precedente capitolo della serie e sono andata a rivedere la mia recensione fatta ormai due anni fa, ammetto che ero stata scarsa con la votazione, probabilmente infastidita dal finale tronco di I piaceri d
ella notte, ma vi devo dire che questi due libri vanno letti di seguito. Un po’ perché la trama fantasy è complessa e articolata e poi perché alcune delle cose rimaste in sospeso dal primo capitolo qui vengono almeno in parte spiegate.
Attenzione però! Di questa serie manca ancora il terzo capitolo, che sua Maestà Sylvia Day ancora non ha scritto, e quindi non stupitevi se anche alla fine di questo la trama fantasy non sarà terminata e l’unica cosa che si conclude è il lieto fine per la coppia protagonista, esattamente come era successo nel precedente libro. Lo stile dell’autrice è qui meno grezzo rispetto al primo capitolo, ma è comunque evidentissimo il talento narrativo e la peculiare capacità di ricreare atmosfere torride e sensuali che è la caratteristica principale della Day come autrice anche nel genere fantasy. Ho apprezzato molto la storia d’amore qui narrata, e ancora di più il proseguire delle vicende che fanno da filo conduttore.
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December 30, 2020
Yo tenía una imagen bastante positiva de esta mujer... y vaya fiasco me estoy llevando.
Personalmente no he conectado con los personajes, para nada, y leyendo me iba acordando de la primera parte... pero es que ha habido un momento en que sentía que esto no tenía trama, ni sentido, ni qué. Y el sexo a veces llega a un punto que te deja hasta los mísmisimos porq está metido con calzador y encima a cubazos... no, gracias.
Personalmente no he conectado con los personajes, para nada, y leyendo me iba acordando de la primera parte... pero es que ha habido un momento en que sentía que esto no tenía trama, ni sentido, ni qué. Y el sexo a veces llega a un punto que te deja hasta los mísmisimos porq está metido con calzador y encima a cubazos... no, gracias.
December 7, 2019
Heat of the Night (If Quick Escalation is your thing)
Read full review at: https://grimmsnaughtblog.home.blog/
Now things are getting interesting, sort of. I did not enjoy the plot in the first book as much as I could have if the book was longer and more detailed, so now with the second book I got a bit more of what I wanted. But there still was not enough pages devoted to the plot and explanation of the worlds. Maybe I have to high of a standard with Adult Paranormal Romance, but this could be so much more intriguing if lust and sex was toned down a bit.
Romance/Hotness:
One word, silly. They have some good banter and small moments that could create a connection, but not enough time.
Here’s the relationship in short: Bow-chicka-wow-wow — Go away! — Bake a pie — bow-chicka-wow-wow x3 — You crazy! — I love you.
All in 246 pages. Did I buy it? Nah..
They managed to cramp in way to much bed-action.. A real humporama! No build-up but just straight to business.. In short, I closed the book and went; ”Well, that escalated quickly.”
This book got a bit more meat on its bones and was a bit more fun than the first book so it will get 3,5 stars. If you put the two books together you’ll might end up with one decent first book. But the writing does not have me panting for the next one. And speaking of the next book;
I feel sad. The series just got a little better and there is no set time for book 3, if there even will be one. This has happened a lot with Sylvia Days books due to her not working with publishers to the series anymore.
Read full review at: https://grimmsnaughtblog.home.blog/
Now things are getting interesting, sort of. I did not enjoy the plot in the first book as much as I could have if the book was longer and more detailed, so now with the second book I got a bit more of what I wanted. But there still was not enough pages devoted to the plot and explanation of the worlds. Maybe I have to high of a standard with Adult Paranormal Romance, but this could be so much more intriguing if lust and sex was toned down a bit.
Romance/Hotness:
One word, silly. They have some good banter and small moments that could create a connection, but not enough time.
Here’s the relationship in short: Bow-chicka-wow-wow — Go away! — Bake a pie — bow-chicka-wow-wow x3 — You crazy! — I love you.
All in 246 pages. Did I buy it? Nah..
They managed to cramp in way to much bed-action.. A real humporama! No build-up but just straight to business.. In short, I closed the book and went; ”Well, that escalated quickly.”
This book got a bit more meat on its bones and was a bit more fun than the first book so it will get 3,5 stars. If you put the two books together you’ll might end up with one decent first book. But the writing does not have me panting for the next one. And speaking of the next book;
I feel sad. The series just got a little better and there is no set time for book 3, if there even will be one. This has happened a lot with Sylvia Days books due to her not working with publishers to the series anymore.
March 22, 2016
De naam Sylvia Day zal de meeste onder jullie al meteen aan erotiek doen denken. De schrijfster werd immers bekend door haar Crossfire-saga. Bij deze bekende boeken speelt het verhaal zich af in een hedendaagse wereld, terwijl drie andere boeken van haar net in een historische setting plaatsvinden. Ook las ik van haar eerder al de Marked-serie én die past dan weer in het Paranormal Romance-genre. Ook dit boek én de serie waar het deel van uitmaakt horen in deze categorie thuis.
Ondanks die verschillende tijdstippen en werelden is erotiek altijd de gemeenschappelijke factor. Ook bij deze serie is dat het geval. Nachtelijke ontmoeting, het eerste boek uit deze reeks leek in mijn ogen zelfs voornamelijk op een opsomming van vrijscènes terwijl het verhaal ver te zoeken leek. Het boek wist me niet te overtuigen en ik begon dan ook met gemengde gevoelens aan ‘Nachtelijk vuur’.
Het verhaal blijft nog steeds uiterst luchtig én erotiek is overduidelijk het belangrijkste ingrediënt in deze serie. Af en toe doet het schijnbaar onuitputtelijke uithoudingsvermogen van de beschermers me zelfs aan het bekende Duracell-konijn denken. Toch beviel dit boek me beter dan zijn voorganger. Waarschijnlijk deels doordat ik mijn verwachtingen al wat had aangepast maar ook doordat er meer aandacht leek te zijn voor de schemerzone waar de Dromenbeschermers vandaan komen.
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Mijn volledige recensie kan je hier terugvinden.
Ondanks die verschillende tijdstippen en werelden is erotiek altijd de gemeenschappelijke factor. Ook bij deze serie is dat het geval. Nachtelijke ontmoeting, het eerste boek uit deze reeks leek in mijn ogen zelfs voornamelijk op een opsomming van vrijscènes terwijl het verhaal ver te zoeken leek. Het boek wist me niet te overtuigen en ik begon dan ook met gemengde gevoelens aan ‘Nachtelijk vuur’.
Het verhaal blijft nog steeds uiterst luchtig én erotiek is overduidelijk het belangrijkste ingrediënt in deze serie. Af en toe doet het schijnbaar onuitputtelijke uithoudingsvermogen van de beschermers me zelfs aan het bekende Duracell-konijn denken. Toch beviel dit boek me beter dan zijn voorganger. Waarschijnlijk deels doordat ik mijn verwachtingen al wat had aangepast maar ook doordat er meer aandacht leek te zijn voor de schemerzone waar de Dromenbeschermers vandaan komen.
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Mijn volledige recensie kan je hier terugvinden.
February 2, 2013
I loved the first book of this series. The story of Aidan and Lyssa was wonderful in the 1st book. The 2nd book i thought it would be mostly about them again. I was happily suprised that we got some of their story, but we also got to see a side of Conner.
Conner is a dream/nightmare warrior just like Adian. Conner is sent to the real world to warn Adain of the things that they have discovered by breaking into the Elders temple. Conner makes his way to Lyssa's house to fins that they are not home. But Lyssa's best friend Stacey is who opens the door for Connor. They are both taken back by the attraction b/t them. The passion/feelings that Connor has for Stacey he wasn't ready for. But after listening to all that Adian has Connor actually wants LOVE.
Then of course the plot thickens...Stacey's boy is kidnapped. And of course Connor comes to the rescue. Can't wait for the next book.
Conner is a dream/nightmare warrior just like Adian. Conner is sent to the real world to warn Adain of the things that they have discovered by breaking into the Elders temple. Conner makes his way to Lyssa's house to fins that they are not home. But Lyssa's best friend Stacey is who opens the door for Connor. They are both taken back by the attraction b/t them. The passion/feelings that Connor has for Stacey he wasn't ready for. But after listening to all that Adian has Connor actually wants LOVE.
Then of course the plot thickens...Stacey's boy is kidnapped. And of course Connor comes to the rescue. Can't wait for the next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 11, 2008
This book was fun and entertaining, although I didnt like it nearly as much as the first book in this series. I mean, dont get me wrong, Sylvia Day knows how to write some steamy sex, but the plot wasnt quite as gripping as the last book. I think if you read the first book in the series "Pleasures of the Night", than you should read this one too... I just didnt think it had the same spark!
August 9, 2013
I can't believe I just read something this absurd! I couldn't finish it at first but I gritted my teeth and read it all. I wish I didn't. It's just all sex and no real substance. I felt no connection to the characters and they were so two dimensional!
March 11, 2018
I am so sad that there isn't a third book yet. Even though there is almost too much sex, I love the amazing connection between Connor and Stacey. I also liked how different Aiden is now that he and Lyssa have been together a while. I really felt for Stacey being alone while her son stays with his dad. I can understand her turmoil and why she got with Aiden so quickly. It made sense to me at least even though she had mixed feelings about it. Really wish the next book on their comrade, Wager was ready though.
March 1, 2019
Better than second. More of a story.
July 11, 2014
So this is the 2nd book of the series, however it took me quite awhile to get my hands on this book so I didn't get a back to back read :( Oh well the story was so memorable that even after some time I could jump right into this book. If you read my previous review, the 1st book leaves you with a HEA but there are so many other factors and items going on within the love story that were just left unanswered and this book just picked up right where the last one left off. Except this time we get to see Conner, another hot accented swoon worthy dream guardian and Stacey, Lyssa's BFF. To me it seemed like there was more steamminess in this book but that's all good, sometimes I wished there was a little more story line but that is only because I thought this was only a 2 book series (more on that later). So the story just keeps getting better, we are still fighting the same battle as the first book and there are even more plot twists and turns and new characters and new revelations and it was driving me insane. So as I said just a bit ago I couldn't figure out how they were going to conclude this series because more and more questions kept coming up with no answers and then of course there was a little chapter in Phillips (new characters) POV that left you absolutely dumbfounded. So I'm getting close to the end and getting worried and scared because there is no resolutions in sight or pages left in the book to fix it all, only to find out that this is an incomplete series ARGH. CLIFF!!!!small but there. So after I finish I jump straight to Sylvia Day's sight only to find out that she was only approved for 2 books and hopes to finish this series in the future. As I'm pulling my hair out and screaming NOOOO because I want to know what is going to happen next I left a post for Ms Day in the hopes that she will come back to my Dream Guardians very soon because I just loved it. The story line was fantastic the plot twists and turns were great and gosh darn it I need to know what is going to happen next. Oh Conner and Stacey get their HEA, in a very steamy way so yay!
I don't want to discourage anyone from reading this book because we need more people bugging Ms Day to finish this series so please read and get just as hooked as I did and help me find out what happens next :)
I don't want to discourage anyone from reading this book because we need more people bugging Ms Day to finish this series so please read and get just as hooked as I did and help me find out what happens next :)
October 5, 2021
Continuing this unique world- too bad it's not a completed series :(
We met Conor in book one, and he was a bad a$$, standing by Aiden's side in the battle against the lies that they've been told by the Elders. He goes to Aiden's to rest after working nonstop and finds himself confronted with Stacey.
Stacey is a single mom that is housesitting for Aiden and Lyssa. Her teenage son goes with his father- a father that is rarely in the picture and only conveniently comes around now that their son is older and can take care of himself better. As soon as Conor and Stacey see each other- instant attraction🔥!
Oh, the forcefulness of Conor is delicious🥵. Stacey hesitates to pursue anything physical with Aiden, but he doesn't let her second guess herself- and he just goes for it. Eventually, she caves, but it's not right away. She realizes this huge man is a stranger to her and doesn't understand why her body reacts the way that it does; I'm so glad she gives in because it was 🔥STEEEEEAMY🔥! It felt like insta-love, but hey, I didn't mind, especially considering how quickly Conor gets attached- he's the one that pushes Stacey to be together. I wish we would've gotten more of a buildup, but for instalove books, it's hard to realistic do that. I also love how much Conor LOVES Stacey's body- she's a mom and wasn't super confident, but he takes away all of her insecurities and assures her that he WANTS her😉, as many times as he can have her🤤.
I loved seeing Aiden and Lyssa- we even get their perspectives, which felt like an extension of book 1.. This book also has some mystery/suspense, especially towards the end of the book.
I wish it had been longer- I definitely felt the shortness in this one since so much is happening. Of course, he saddest thing is that there is no book 3 😏 so we don't get a resolution as to what happens with all the lies they've been told. Regardless, I still enjoyed this very much.
⚠️Safety Squad⚠️
-no cheating/owd/omg/sharing
-the h's ex makes an appearance, but it's inconsequential
-there are killings that happen
We met Conor in book one, and he was a bad a$$, standing by Aiden's side in the battle against the lies that they've been told by the Elders. He goes to Aiden's to rest after working nonstop and finds himself confronted with Stacey.
Stacey is a single mom that is housesitting for Aiden and Lyssa. Her teenage son goes with his father- a father that is rarely in the picture and only conveniently comes around now that their son is older and can take care of himself better. As soon as Conor and Stacey see each other- instant attraction🔥!
Oh, the forcefulness of Conor is delicious🥵. Stacey hesitates to pursue anything physical with Aiden, but he doesn't let her second guess herself- and he just goes for it. Eventually, she caves, but it's not right away. She realizes this huge man is a stranger to her and doesn't understand why her body reacts the way that it does; I'm so glad she gives in because it was 🔥STEEEEEAMY🔥! It felt like insta-love, but hey, I didn't mind, especially considering how quickly Conor gets attached- he's the one that pushes Stacey to be together. I wish we would've gotten more of a buildup, but for instalove books, it's hard to realistic do that. I also love how much Conor LOVES Stacey's body- she's a mom and wasn't super confident, but he takes away all of her insecurities and assures her that he WANTS her😉, as many times as he can have her🤤.
I loved seeing Aiden and Lyssa- we even get their perspectives, which felt like an extension of book 1.. This book also has some mystery/suspense, especially towards the end of the book.
I wish it had been longer- I definitely felt the shortness in this one since so much is happening. Of course, he saddest thing is that there is no book 3 😏 so we don't get a resolution as to what happens with all the lies they've been told. Regardless, I still enjoyed this very much.
⚠️Safety Squad⚠️
-no cheating/owd/omg/sharing
-the h's ex makes an appearance, but it's inconsequential
-there are killings that happen
December 26, 2012
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4 1/2 Kisses, 1 Pepper
In the Twilight, a plane between sleep and consciousness, there exist Elite Warriors, Dream Guardians who help human Dreamers by fighting the Nightmares that want to harm them. But another battle is raging in the realm of dreams, and Elite Warrior Connor Bruce must travel to the human realm to deliver a message to fellow Warrior Aidan Cross. But with him he brings great danger...
Stacey Daniels can hardly believe her eyes when Connor appears on her doorstep. When he tells her he's from another plane of existence, she's dumbfounded. They're instantly attracted to each other, but the danger that follows Connor strikes way too close to home. Will Connor and the Warriors be successful in their fight? Will Stacy make it through with her heart unscathed?
I'm a longtime Sylvia Day fan, so when I saw the opportunity to review this book I didn't just jump at the chance; I flung myself at it with giddy glee. Just as I expected, I wasn't disappointed. This is an awesome series.
Because Heat of the Night is the second book of the series, there's a lot of back-story that's a bit hard for me to summarize without going into great detail and without giving away any spoilers. I definitely recommend reading the series in order, starting with the first book, Pleasures of the Night.
The rich and sensual alternate reality that the author has created is fascinating and complex. This series is full of power struggles, subterfuge, lies and conspiracies, and it will appeal to readers who enjoy action, suspense, scorching-hot sensuality and drama. Ms. Day is a master of penning intelligent characters who work together in a well-orchestrated symphony of riveting action. I believe there will be a need to bring additional reinforcements from the Twilight, so we can look forward to future books. This is a series that is not to be missed.
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4 1/2 Kisses, 1 Pepper
In the Twilight, a plane between sleep and consciousness, there exist Elite Warriors, Dream Guardians who help human Dreamers by fighting the Nightmares that want to harm them. But another battle is raging in the realm of dreams, and Elite Warrior Connor Bruce must travel to the human realm to deliver a message to fellow Warrior Aidan Cross. But with him he brings great danger...
Stacey Daniels can hardly believe her eyes when Connor appears on her doorstep. When he tells her he's from another plane of existence, she's dumbfounded. They're instantly attracted to each other, but the danger that follows Connor strikes way too close to home. Will Connor and the Warriors be successful in their fight? Will Stacy make it through with her heart unscathed?
I'm a longtime Sylvia Day fan, so when I saw the opportunity to review this book I didn't just jump at the chance; I flung myself at it with giddy glee. Just as I expected, I wasn't disappointed. This is an awesome series.
Because Heat of the Night is the second book of the series, there's a lot of back-story that's a bit hard for me to summarize without going into great detail and without giving away any spoilers. I definitely recommend reading the series in order, starting with the first book, Pleasures of the Night.
The rich and sensual alternate reality that the author has created is fascinating and complex. This series is full of power struggles, subterfuge, lies and conspiracies, and it will appeal to readers who enjoy action, suspense, scorching-hot sensuality and drama. Ms. Day is a master of penning intelligent characters who work together in a well-orchestrated symphony of riveting action. I believe there will be a need to bring additional reinforcements from the Twilight, so we can look forward to future books. This is a series that is not to be missed.
November 15, 2013
Without giving much of the story away, the Heat of the Night (2nd book in the Dream Guardian Series) continues Lyssa and Aidan's quest to uncover the truth behind the prophecy of the Key. However, unlike other series, this book focuses on different characters first introduced in book 1; Connor and Stacey. Connor is Aidan's best friend, and Stacey is to Lyssa.
I have to applaud Eva, her writing is quite sensational. She has a way of making the raunchiest sex scenes sound heartwarming and dear. I don't think any other author can make you swoon to "his balls slapping between her folds" lol.
I have to warn you though, the story isn't resolved after this book. Not even close. Ms Day does promise a third book, tentatively titled Rhythms of the Night. I don't know if the Guardians will finally learn the Elders' secrets then, or the prophecy will eventually come true, or the nightmares will finally figure out how to cross the slipstream and into the human world without the Guardians. Either way, this and Pleasures of the Night (1st book in the series) are must read books.
Each book is only 17 chapters long. A fairly quick read, like most of Ms Day's books. I finished each book in a day. So if you want a quick read that will surely take your mind off things, I recommend reading the books in the Dream Guardian Series.
I have to applaud Eva, her writing is quite sensational. She has a way of making the raunchiest sex scenes sound heartwarming and dear. I don't think any other author can make you swoon to "his balls slapping between her folds" lol.
I have to warn you though, the story isn't resolved after this book. Not even close. Ms Day does promise a third book, tentatively titled Rhythms of the Night. I don't know if the Guardians will finally learn the Elders' secrets then, or the prophecy will eventually come true, or the nightmares will finally figure out how to cross the slipstream and into the human world without the Guardians. Either way, this and Pleasures of the Night (1st book in the series) are must read books.
Each book is only 17 chapters long. A fairly quick read, like most of Ms Day's books. I finished each book in a day. So if you want a quick read that will surely take your mind off things, I recommend reading the books in the Dream Guardian Series.
September 10, 2015
«Ho bisogno di te qui. Non è solo questione di comodità. Ogni volta che respiri, mi dai una ragione per vivere. Ogni volta che sorridi, mi infondi speranza. Ogni volta che mi tocchi, realizzi i miei sogni. Tu mi consenti di andare avanti, Creatura Eccitante.»
Secondo (e per ora ultimo) libro della serie Dream Guardians, stavolta i riflettori si spostano sul guardiano Connor, pronto a "saltare" nel nostro mondo per dare manforte ad Aidan! ;D Ho trovato anche questo secondo capitolo molto scorrevole ed intrigante, con fantastici colpi di scena, combattimenti, rapimenti....e ovviamente tanta tanta passione (la Day è sempre la Day XD). Singolarmente Connor e Stacey sono due bei personaggi, lui è un vero guerriero e lei una donna con un vissuto sentimentale disastroso (ma infinitamente più vera della "cara" Lyssa...anche se entrambe si trasformano in ninfomani appena compare il lui di turno XD)....ma ammetto che come coppia non mi hanno convinto quanto Lyssa e Aidan (che qui ovviamente sono ben presenti e felicemente innamorati più che mai), si saltano addosso prima ancora di presentarsi e tutto sembra molto "go lussuria go!" e molto poco "sex&love" XD Ora sarei curiosa di leggere la Day in versione storica o contemporanea, sperando vada solo in salita! ;D
Secondo (e per ora ultimo) libro della serie Dream Guardians, stavolta i riflettori si spostano sul guardiano Connor, pronto a "saltare" nel nostro mondo per dare manforte ad Aidan! ;D Ho trovato anche questo secondo capitolo molto scorrevole ed intrigante, con fantastici colpi di scena, combattimenti, rapimenti....e ovviamente tanta tanta passione (la Day è sempre la Day XD). Singolarmente Connor e Stacey sono due bei personaggi, lui è un vero guerriero e lei una donna con un vissuto sentimentale disastroso (ma infinitamente più vera della "cara" Lyssa...anche se entrambe si trasformano in ninfomani appena compare il lui di turno XD)....ma ammetto che come coppia non mi hanno convinto quanto Lyssa e Aidan (che qui ovviamente sono ben presenti e felicemente innamorati più che mai), si saltano addosso prima ancora di presentarsi e tutto sembra molto "go lussuria go!" e molto poco "sex&love" XD Ora sarei curiosa di leggere la Day in versione storica o contemporanea, sperando vada solo in salita! ;D
May 15, 2016
The second book in the series of a bit short stories about the Dream Guardians. I have read the first book Pleasures of the Night about two years ago and decided to read this one too even though the previous one didn't shake my world.
This one was quite similar to the previous. The characters are likeable but definitely undeveloped. I wish I know more about Connor and Stacey. The romance part is lacking in description as well. They meet, have sex instantly and fall for each other in a day or so.
There are also some stupid things. The biggest one: taking a woman without training on a hostage rescue mission. The one who is also a mother of the kidnapped boy on the edge of hysteria. Yeah, great idea. She will be such a help.
But I have already expected all this so I wasn't really disappointed. It was okay, interesting idea lacking in proper development.
This one was quite similar to the previous. The characters are likeable but definitely undeveloped. I wish I know more about Connor and Stacey. The romance part is lacking in description as well. They meet, have sex instantly and fall for each other in a day or so.
There are also some stupid things. The biggest one: taking a woman without training on a hostage rescue mission. The one who is also a mother of the kidnapped boy on the edge of hysteria. Yeah, great idea. She will be such a help.
But I have already expected all this so I wasn't really disappointed. It was okay, interesting idea lacking in proper development.
February 20, 2013
I really enjoyed this book!
This series, though incomplete, has a lot of humor, passion and raw lust. As far fetched as the story may seem to be...it really works. And...it works well as a series.
I like Sylvia Day's writing style and I appreciate her quick yet descriptive development of her characters. The Connor and Stacey characters were completely different from the Alyssa and Aiden characters and that was a welcomed tact in the story telling. I worried that the couples would mirror each other in terms of relationship dynamics and their overall story. This didn't happen which led me to enjoy the book even more.
The story is interesting and I don't want to give anything away so all I'll say is read Pleasures of the Night...and then read Heat of the Night and pray that a third book comes out. The second book leaves a few cliff hangers and I for one would like to have some answers and see how this all pans out!
Good work again Sylvia Day!
This series, though incomplete, has a lot of humor, passion and raw lust. As far fetched as the story may seem to be...it really works. And...it works well as a series.
I like Sylvia Day's writing style and I appreciate her quick yet descriptive development of her characters. The Connor and Stacey characters were completely different from the Alyssa and Aiden characters and that was a welcomed tact in the story telling. I worried that the couples would mirror each other in terms of relationship dynamics and their overall story. This didn't happen which led me to enjoy the book even more.
The story is interesting and I don't want to give anything away so all I'll say is read Pleasures of the Night...and then read Heat of the Night and pray that a third book comes out. The second book leaves a few cliff hangers and I for one would like to have some answers and see how this all pans out!
Good work again Sylvia Day!
May 13, 2016
Sesso di qua, arnesi di là e, ops, voglio passare l'eternità con te.
Nope, sorry. Credo di non essere più portata per lo stile della Day. La trama generale, di cui sono protagonisti il Captain Aidan Cross e la Chiave Lyssa è interessante, ma purtroppo questa parentesi Connor/Stacey non ci azzeccava niente. Un po' di sano sesso ed è subito amore epico ▬ ahahahahahahah ma anche no.
Spero che il terzo abbia di nuovo Aidan e Lyssa come unici protagonisti e che l'azione faccia da padrona.
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June 25, 2015
"Sei il signore dei miei sogni proibiti."
Sylvia Day è bravissima nel parlare alle donne e nel descrivere i loro sogni irrealizzabili.
Ecco il secondo volume de "I guardiani dei sogni" e, dopo la passione tra Lyssa Bates e l'aitante capitano Aidan Cross, si riaccendono i sentimenti e trovano sfogo i peccati della notte.
I cattivi ragazzi sono una debolezza per ogni donna. Anche per Stacey Daniels, delusa dall'ex marito e dagli uomini in generale. Vuole soltanto concedersi di realizzare alcuni dei suoi desideri più nascosti, ma c'è chi sa già esattamente di cosa Stacey ha bisogno. Giunge sulla terra un nuovo guerriero alla ricerca di un messaggio da consegnare direttamente ad Aidan Cross. Il suo nome è Connor Bruce ed ha tanto da insegnare a Stacey riguardo ai piaceri della carne, poiché lui è davvero uno dei migliori. È la realizzazione delle fantasie erotiche di qualsiasi donna.
May 10, 2011
Sylvia Day has written a wonderful story with intriguing characters and tantalizing romance. The chemistry between Connor and Stacey will keep you glued to the pages with their blazing desires and riveting plot. Stacey makes a great heroine that pulls you into her life as a single mother trying to make the best out of a life from a past with many mistakes. Connor is the delectable hero that knows how to turn up the heat and melt a woman’s heart. It’s a great story that melds fantasy and reality into a captivating read and I loved it. I’m looking forward to reading more of Sylvia Day’s books as I wait impatiently for her next Dream Guardian novel.
March 27, 2016
Met evenveel plezier begonnen aan dit boek. De erotiek haalt hier terug de bovenhand maar er zit meer inhoud in. Connor komt vanuit de schemerwereld in de echte wereld terecht om Aidan te helpen in zijn zoektocht naar de waarheid. Hij had niet verwacht Stacey tegen te komen. Hier en daar wordt er iets meer vrij gegeven over het spel dat door de oudsten wordt gespeeld. Ik hoop dat er zeker nog een vervolg komt.
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January 9, 2008Very good. Erotic and hot. The storyline moved quickly. It was about a dream warrior who comes to Earth's plane of existance to warn his friend that Nightmares are escaping onto Earth and to help him with the battle. He falls for an Earth woman and his enemies kidnap her son (from a previous marriage) to get back at him.
January 14, 2012
Another great book from Sylvia Day.
I loved Connor and Stacay and the fact that we knew them both already.
Was the book pretty similar to the first book... yeah, a lot of it seemed the same but I still really enjoyed reading this book.
I loved Connor and Stacay and the fact that we knew them both already.
Was the book pretty similar to the first book... yeah, a lot of it seemed the same but I still really enjoyed reading this book.
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