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| The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, Book 2) | 
 enlarge | Author: Gena Showalter
Publisher: HQN Books
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Pages: 384
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Dimensions (in): 6.4 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0373772327
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780373772322
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Publication Date: June 1, 2008
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 I wouldn't mind making mischief with this demon possessed warrior! June 7, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Long ago a band of immortal warriors stole and unleashed the evil within Pandora's box. In the melee, the box was lost. As their punishment for the deed, the gods forced each warrior to 'contain' one of the demons within themselves. So the Lords of the Underworld were born. The warrior who opened the box (Lucien, former Captain of the Guard) was 'gifted' with the demon of Death forever escorting souls to heaven or hell whenever the call came.
At present, some of these possessed immortals live a sheltered life high on a hill in Budapest. They struggle daily with their demons eventually succumbing to the demons desires. As well as warding off attacks by the radical humans called Hunters who want to see them and their demons dead.
The most serious and somber of the warriors is about to be the victim of a little mischief. For the minor goddess of Anarchy has her sights set on the sexy scarred warrior called Death. Lucien can't believe that any woman would be interested in him due to his harrowing looks, let alone a beautiful goddess. But Anya is. She's a stunning immortal who brings light into his dark soul and entrances his demon. Too bad he's been ordered to kill her.............
Woo Hoo! Another scarred hero book! I just love those! Lucien (Death) really didn't see the train called Anarchy coming until it plowed right into him. I thought Anya was hilarious. She flipped him upside down and inside out, teasing poor serious Lucien and keeping him totally off balance. I didn't know which way their fighting was going to go -would he actually try to kill her or kiss her (don't think you know what the answer is cause you don't!). They just made a great couple. I loved their bantering. I think Anya called Lucien *Flower's* (well he does smell like roses cause he's death ya know!) just to mess with his head and get him to lighten up -cause Death really needs to take a chill pill every once in a while. Anya is Anarchy after all, so she might make you crazy but thats the point. So that didn't bother me all. Lucien needs this kind of chaos or his soul will succumb completely to the dark demon inside. And for my favorite part -there's tons of sexual tension. Showalter didn't skimp on their love scenes either (more woo hoo!).
Along with the romance there were some major plot developments in DK as well. The Lords are still searching for Pandora's box, racing against the Hunter's to find it first. They gather new information which leads them on treasure hunts in separate parts of the world. Showalter also explains some more Greek myths/legends.
I thought that The Darkest Kiss was even better than its prequel The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, Book 1). And it can be read as a stand alone since Showalter gives plenty of background information on the Lords.
Next up is The Darkest Pleasure (Lords of the Underworld, Book 3)which is Reyes (possessed by the demon of Pain) book. And then perhaps? Paris's book in Nov 09' -Ack! Over a year!
Wonderful sequel June 22, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed the first book in this series and looked forward to more LORDS OF THE UNDERWORLD. Lucian is my favorite character and I was thrilled with his book, the story is excellent and the romance is wonderful. He and Anya really fit togather.
Lucian is possessed by the Incarnation of Death, he takes souls to their final resting place. He has been hurt and destroyed by love before and now he knows no woman would want a tortured soul with a scarred face and body like his. Anya's warmth and caring reach deep into the scarred torn depths of his soul. He can't believe so beautiful a goddess would want him.
Anya is a the goddess of anarchy. She helped the lovers in the first book and the new Gods are after her. She has something that the leader of the Titans wants badly. What she wants is Lucian, something about the brooding dark Lord calls out to the woman in Anya. She is willing to help them find the Box, and give life and love to Lucian.
Lucian and the other demon possessed warriors are on the hunt for Pandora's box if others find it they are doomed. Now Cronos, leader of the Titans, has ordered Lucian to take Anya's soul and Lucian must fight the attraction that burns between him and the goddess.
I really like this series. These hunky tormented warriors make for great reading. I look forward to the next one.
Pulls you in from page 1 June 1, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Gena Showalter is two for two with her Lords of the Underworld series and I can't wait to get my hands on Book 3. Like the first in the series, Book 2, Lucien's story, pulls you in from page 1, where you find out the Goddess of Anarchy, Anya, has been watching Lucien in the month since book 1 left off. She can't stop thinking about the scarred warrior and finds herself drawn to him, even though he appears not to want her.
But of course, Lucien does want her. He's haunted by her beauty and her scent, but believes she's trying to manipulate him. He can't believe any woman, especially such a gorgeous one, would want him. No other has since his face was scarred.
When Lucien is handed an order from a powerful god to kill Anya, he wants to resist, but knows his friends will suffer if he does. And Anya has no intentions of making her death easy for him.
Lucien is a deliciously dark and tortured hero. It's easy to understand why Anya can't stay away, even knowing he plans to kill her. As for Anya, she tends to talk like a sorority girl, but there's no doubt she's smart, resourceful and has a wit sharp as the blades she hides under her skimpy outfits.
I hope to see this series continue for a long time.
So much better than the Dark Brotherhood June 28, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've noticed several people compare the LORDS series to Ward's Dark Brotherhood, and sometimes unfavorably, but I have to say that I think these books are not like Ward's at all. Though Ward's series is written very well technically, I really find much of them distasteful. I really am not into a hero who will willingly carve into himself to prove his love, etc. Gena's heroes are not sado-masochists. They are compelling heroes, fighting to control the demons within, and finding women that help make them more human. Don't read or not read these books because someone says they are similar to another series out there. Many books share surface similarities - paranormal men, possessed by dark powers, fiesty heroines, etc. Gena's series is fresh, with each book having a distinct flare based on the particular Lord it focuses on. And the chemisty between the H/H is HOT!
OOOOHH I JUST LOVE ME SOME FLOWERS! July 2, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
THIS BY FAR WAS MY FAVORITE...I LAUGHED AT ANYA..GODDESS OF ANARCHY ALWAYS TESTING THE PATIENCE OF DEATH! I ACTUALLY FINISHED IT IN ONE DAY AND WAS UPSET BECAUSE I DIDNT WANT IT TO END..LOL
ALTHOUGH LUCIEN WAS SCARED THAT DIDN'T TURN THE BEATIFUL GODDESS ANYA AWAY..LUCIEN ON THE OTHER HAND DIDNT KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF ANYA.. HE THOUGHT SHE PITIED HIM AND THEN FINALLY HE REALIZED SHE WAS ACTUALLY ATTRACTED TO HIM AND THEY BOTH FELL IN LOVE.
YESSSSSS...THIS WAS WAS A WONDERFUL READ!
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