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Publisher:
Avon Red
Release Date:
January 8, 2008
Genres:
Erotica
Paranormal Romance
ISBN:
eBook
No
ISBN
Print
9780061231032
Bookmark Rating:
Reviewed by
Jennifer Ray
Review Posted:
April 2008
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When
his captain, Aidan Cross, joined the moral realm in the fight to save humanity
from the Nightmares that terrorize them, Connor Bruce was left as the new leader
of the Elite warriors. In his position as Captain, he battles both the
Nightmares that plague the human world and now also the Elders, whose deceptions
are beginning to unravel. In his role as Guardian, Connor fulfills the sensual
fantasies of his human charges in their dreams, a job he is more than up to the
task for.
Now his team of Elite warriors has uncovered information concerning a new,
unforeseen threat that is vital to Cross’s mission in the mortal realm, and
Connor is the Guardian best suited to undertake the journey to relay this
information to his friend. Knowing all too well his trip to the mortal realm
may be one way, leaving him stranded far from the Twilight he so loves, he
nevertheless is resigned to the sacrifices he must make in order to save mankind
from a hellish existence. But when he lays eyes on the delectable Stacey,
staying doesn’t seem so much like a sacrifice any longer.
Stacey Daniels doesn’t know quite what to think when the disturbingly sexy
Viking lands on the doorstep of her friend Lyssa’s home while Stacey is
house-sitting. She is even more unsettled when he insists he will be staying in
that house – with her. When he makes clear his amorous intentions
towards her, she is completely blown away, but finds herself unable to resist
this strange yet enticing man, although she certainly tries.
But enemies abound, even in the mortal realm, and soon they threaten everything
Connor and Stacey hold dear.
With,
Pleasures of the Night,
the first book in her Dream
Guardians series, Sylvia Day hooked me but good. She set a high
standard with the novel that kicked off this fascinating saga, and in the newest
release, Heat of the Night,
she raises that bar still higher. While the first book had me on the edge of my
seat, the second book snares me completely, leaving me enthralled with this
fascinating paranormal world (or is it worlds? lol) that she has built for the
Dream Guardians
universe.
Of course, a story does not work without intriguing characters, no matter how
fascinating the world. And no one creates more engaging characters than Sylvia
Day. In a book where the mythos could easily overtake the characters, there is
no doubt that the hero and heroine own the story. This is most definitely
Connor and Stacey’s story.
But in the backdrop of their romance, we enjoy the continuation of Aidan and
Lyssa’s tale, as their fate is undeniably entwined with the ongoing mysteries
that snake their way through this saga. Ms. Day answers some questions, raises
still others, and left this reviewer with several theories regarding some of the
intrigues rampant in Heat of the
Night. Of course, as this book is a continuation of a larger
story arc, my theories will be left unanswered until the next book… Or maybe
the one after that! Truly, I love the
Dream Guardians series so
much that I would be happy to leave my theories unproved for several books if it
means more editions in this compelling saga!
Conner is the consummate romance hero – strong, capable, noble, and
intimidatingly handsome. With his confident manner and unwavering
determination, he wastes no time in letting Stacey know in no uncertain terms
just how desirable he finds her, quickly dispelling any qualms she might feel
regarding his attraction to her. But convincing the gun shy single mother that
he can be relied on to be there for her, to come home to her even after long
missions away from home is another thing altogether. Stacey needed a lot of
convincing, I have to say, and every moment of it was a delicious read!
As I write this review, Dream
Guardians, Book 2: Heat of the Night is still days away from
release, and I am already hungering for the next!
Note: This review was originally
written by Jennifer Ray for another review site. It is being reposted at
Wild on Books. |
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