Ecstasy in Darkness (Alien Huntress, #5) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Oct 12, 2010 Francesca the Fierce (Under the Covers Book Blog) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-read-2011, genre-paranormal-romance, vampires, aliens

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Ladies, it's official! I am now a huge fan of the Alien Huntress series and I can actually say I like it better than Lords of the Underworld. *cue gasps*

I love the novelty of this paranormal world. There's aliens, of all types, and some sort of an alien invasion that the AIR agents are dealing with, by a particular alien species called Schon. They are sex aliens, basically succubi/incubi that need sex to survive, but when they have sex they inf This review was posted at Under The Covers Book Blog

Ladies, it's official! I am now a huge fan of the Alien Huntress series and I can actually say I like it better than Lords of the Underworld. *cue gasps*

I love the novelty of this paranormal world. There's aliens, of all types, and some sort of an alien invasion that the AIR agents are dealing with, by a particular alien species called Schon. They are sex aliens, basically succubi/incubi that need sex to survive, but when they have sex they infect the person with some sort of flesh eating, mortal disease. AIR has been fighting them since book 3, and now that the Schon Queen has finally arrived they have to stop her at any cost.

The usual suspects are here, mainly Mia from book 1, who has a bit more of a role in this investigation, Dallas, one of my crushes, the human who has alien abilities after drinking some of Kyrin's blood, Bride and Devyn, ohhhh Devyn, can I keep him? Like, maybe... tied to my bed and at my total mercy? Sorry got distracted. Where was I?

I was not familiar with the heroine, Ava, human, but apparently she's an AIR trainee, along with her best friend Noelle, human, Jaxon's cousin. These two are a riot! I love their friendship and their banter and I can't wait for Noelle's book next. The hero however, we met briefly in book 4. Gorgeous, tough, and brooding vampire Victor McKell. He has now been kicked out of the underworld where vampires live, and has to learn how to live topside. Except he wasn't expecting to mate Ava, a human of all people!

While figuring out a way to seduce her and keep her, McKell helps AIR in the investigation and hopefully aprehension of the Schon Queen. And he manages to turn a dog into a vampire. Yep, I've seen it all, a vampire-dog.

And let me go back to Dallas. Ahhh yes. Dallas has some sort of a connection to the Schon Queen, apart from his desire for her, which he can't seem to control. But will he be able to resist her? And will he be able to stop the events he forsees in his vision, which might ruin his friendship with Hector? Hector... sexy, tattoed, "special-hands/magic-fist" AIR agent, who has a crush on Noelle.

The only thing missing... I could've definitively used some more "sexy time" between Ava and McKell. Even though they had a lot of smoking hot almost moments, I can't give this book the hotness award!

If you haven't read the Alien Huntress series, START NOW! You don't know what you're missing. Even after a "rough-start" with book 1, these books DO get better as the series goes along. They're sexy, full of humor, with enough action and intrigue to keep you on your toes, a great supporting cast, drool-worthy heroes, VERY likeable heroines, and a fun take on aliens. READ THEM NOW!

Favorite Quotes:

"He came to me, so I don't have to wash a goddamn thing," she called, knowing Noelle was long gone.
"Still talking," McKell shouted from the bedroom.
"Still annoying me," she shouted back. - McKell and Ava

"So you weren't wanting the aid of another man?"
"No." She could barely handle McKell.
"Then I won't spank you."
McKell... spanking her... Someone get this man a paddle. - McKell and Ava

"Your franctic call dragged me out of bed, and I'm thirsty. So. . . Dallas. Beer? Blink once if the answer's yes." - Hector

"One day, Dear John, you're going to wake up, and your penis is going to be resting on the pillow next to you. Not that you'd notice its absence, small as it is." - Noelle

"Be a good boy and fetch me another drink."
"Darling, I can't. You know how jealous you get when every woman in the room watches my ass as I walk away from you. So, really, by refusing to help you, I'm doing you a favor." - Devyn and Bride

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Nov 29, 2010 Wan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: dangerous-hero, vampires, aliens, kick-ass-heroine, alt-planet, futuristic, 5-stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I LOVE Miss Gena. This book is Amazing. No doubt, this is another success series for her. I love the book cover, what a body and by the way it’s my favorite shade of blue. -- But my most favorite cover from this series was Devyn (and his tattoo), from “Seduce the Darkness”. Though, this one is a very close second. -- I also adore all of the LOTU covers but yet to decide which one is the winner.

Vampire’s love at first sight/smell, whatever, BORING, right? Wrong. Not this book. The story was fast I LOVE Miss Gena. This book is Amazing. No doubt, this is another success series for her. I love the book cover, what a body and by the way it’s my favorite shade of blue. -- But my most favorite cover from this series was Devyn (and his tattoo), from “Seduce the Darkness”. Though, this one is a very close second. -- I also adore all of the LOTU covers but yet to decide which one is the winner.

Vampire’s love at first sight/smell, whatever, BORING, right? Wrong. Not this book. The story was fast pace and kept me reading on. I would have sit and read the whole book in one sitting, unfortunately, it wasn’t possible for me. I didn’t cry over this book but I found myself laughing a lot. I love her characters. Although, all of her hero and heroine sharing the same traits. They are all tortured-past “alpha” kick a** type but I found that they are different. I can feel the characters’ attitudes jumping off the book. Ava Sans, grew-up-in-a-trailer-trash, cuss-like-a-sailor, butterscotch-lover, tough-as-nail AIR agent (in training), was very endearing to me. (She made me want to go out and buy butterscotch candy … and everything butterscotch).Victor McKell, the time-stopping, I’m-the-cutest-invincible-exile-vampire warrior, made me laugh the entire book. His selfishness, possessiveness, arrogant, naïve (yes naïve to the human world) self was adorable. I also love Noelle Tremain, Ava’s super rich, Jaxon’s cousin, die-hard BFF.

Ava and Noelle, the hellcat-duo cracked me up. The beginning scene when them three met was my favorite. When them, two, were arguing over Noelle called “Dibs” on him, etc, and when the girls offered to make out in front of McKell to get him to talk was hilarious. And after they stunned him during their kissing, his retaliation made me laugh so hard …that he wrote “DIBS” (I was figuring it out along with McKell of what the heck was the “Dibs system” myself - learn new thing here) on Ava’s near naked body after he striped her then put her bra and panties back on…how sweet. I hope they will continue to be the trouble-maker-BFF again in the next book.

Although, there were not a lot of sex scenes in this book but you won’t miss anything. The connection between Ava and McKell was, again, amazing. They sizzled off the pages. -- I also love that there were more Bride and Devyn in this book since Mia Snow was promoted to be head of the AIR, she will probably shows up at every book but too bad Kyrin was on his vacay (note to Miss Gena – bring him back please). Since her next book will be about Noelle, I hope to see more of Jaxon and Mishka, right? However, the only complaint I have --- not really digging the way the story goes --- Is my Dallas will end up with the rotten-diseased queen? My poor Dally, I sure hope not. I secretly wished that he would end up with Noelle.

This is the fifth book in this series and this is my second series of Miss Gena. Not to mention that I have been reading them back-to-back, yet I’m still very intrigued by her writing style. Now, I’m waiting for the next books of both AH and LOTU series. I want more. And more can’t come soon enough. … Miss Gena now go get busy…… (please!).
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