ARC Review: DARKEST SEDUCTION by Gena Showalter

"At long last, New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter unveils the story of Paris, the darkest and most tormented Lord of the Underworld….Possessed by the demon of Promiscuity, immortal warrior Paris is irresistibly seductive—but his potent allure comes at a terrible price. Every night he must bed someone new, or weaken and die. And the woman he craves above all others is the one woman he'd thought was forever beyond his reach…until now. Newly possessed by the demon of Wrath, Sienna Blackstone is racked by a ruthless need to punish those around her. Yet in Paris's arms, the vulnerable beauty finds soul-searing passion and incredible peace. Until a blood feud between ancient enemies heats up.Will the battle against gods, angels and creatures of the night bind them eternally—or tear them apart?"

Mass Market Paperback, 504 pages

Published February 28th 2012 by HQN Books

ISBN

0373776578 (ISBN13: 9780373776573)

edition language English

original title The Darkest Seduction

url http://members.genashowalter.com/profiles/blogs/the-cover-and-blurb-for-the-darkest-seduction

series Lords of the Underworld #9

Review: 

 

The Darkest Seduction is the book I think I have been waiting for since the series started. I mean Paris is the tortured hero who lost the one woman who he feels is made for him. I found Paris more interesting since his demon won’t let him sleep with the same woman twice. Now you would thing Paris would be proud of this but no really he is far from that. This is something he must do to stay alive. After having sex with Sienna, he really feels a deeper connection with her. And when she dies it really takes a toll on Paris throughout the series.

Now that Sienna has been brought back to life and has been placed with the demon Wrath brings an interesting spin on the series. Paris is more determined to find her. I think this is more the breakout book of the series. This is the book where things are explained and are set up for not only the Lords but the spinoff series that is set to come out in a few months. When I say a lot is set up I mean that. New characters come into play, some die, artifacts are found and a war is brewing.

Now this is along book of 512 pages and a lot of information. Sometimes I was asking myself “was all this necessary?” A lot of things were repeated that I didn’t think was so necessary. That took away from the story just a tad. Sometimes with the whole Paris and Sienna “love” I just got bored and I found myself really interested in the side characters and wondering when their part was coming up. I mean

As always the characters that we know and love entertain throughout the book and I found myself laughing out loud at some of their antics. William is so funny!!! I couldn’t help myself by getting caught up in him as he speaks. Kane is more than interesting and the way the story plays out I believe his book is next and if it is OMG!!! His character is tied in with one of the Four Horsemen who just so happens to be tied to William. So as you can see this series is far from finished when all these twists and turns are thrown in.

Finishing this book was bitter sweet. I loved some parts but was more interested in what is about to come not only for the Lords but everyone. There is even an OMG moment that is thrown into the mix and I have to say I was never expecting it. Gena did an awesome job at keeping her readers not only invested in the series but entertained and on edge. Seriously if you haven’t read this series you must!! It is like nothing you have ever encountered. It really was another great addition to the series that will leave you wanting more and more.

The Darkest Seduction is the book I think I have been waiting for since the series started. I mean Paris is the tortured hero who lost the one woman who he feels is made for him. I found Paris more interesting since his demon won’t let him sleep with the same woman twice. Now you would thing Paris would be proud of this but no really he is far from that. This is something he must do to stay alive. After having sex with Sienna, he really feels a deeper connection with her. And when she dies it really takes a toll on Paris throughout the series.

Now that Sienna has been brought back to life and has been placed with the demon Wrath brings an interesting spin on the series. Paris is more determined to find her. I think this is more the breakout book of the series. This is the book where things are explained and are set up for not only the Lords but the spinoff series that is set to come out in a few months. When I say a lot is set up I mean that. New characters come into play, some die, artifacts are found and a war is brewing.

Now this is along book of 512 pages and a lot of information. Sometimes I was asking myself “was all this necessary?” A lot of things were repeated that I didn’t think was so necessary. That took away from the story just a tad. Sometimes with the whole Paris and Sienna “love” I just got bored and I found myself really interested in the side characters and wondering when their part was coming up. I mean

As always the characters that we know and love entertain throughout the book and I found myself laughing out loud at some of their antics. William is so funny!!! I couldn’t help myself by getting caught up in him as he speaks. Kane is more than interesting and the way the story plays out I believe his book is next and if it is OMG!!! His character is tied in with one of the Four Horsemen who just so happens to be tied to William. So as you can see this series is far from finished when all these twists and turns are thrown in.

Finishing this book was bitter sweet. I loved some parts but was more interested in what is about to come not only for the Lords but everyone. There is even an OMG moment that is thrown into the mix and I have to say I was never expecting it. Gena did an awesome job at keeping her readers not only invested in the series but entertained and on edge. Seriously if you haven’t read this series you must!! It is like nothing you have ever encountered. It really was another great addition to the series that will leave you wanting more and more.