Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, Book 2)
Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, Book 2)
immortal A war was brewing in the darkness … & at present a woman has stumbled in the darkness.
Chicago private investigator Graceling Kira would just kept walking. But his sense of duty refused into let him ignore the cries of pain coming from inside a warehouse just before dawn. Suddenly, she finds herself in a world she imagined in her worst nightmares.
Mencheres the center is a vampire breathtaking Master who thought he had seen everything. Then Kira appears – this bold, beautiful …. the man who defied death into rescue him. Although his burns into her, keeping Kira in his world, is risking his life. However, sending it far unthinkable.
But with the closure in danger Mencheres must choose either the w
Note: 
Price: $ 7.99 Price: $ 4.29
Incoming search terms for the article:
- Eternal Kiss of Darkness pdf, night world books, read this side of the grave online, night huntress world 2 pdf, read eternal kiss of darkness online, halfway to the grave book 2 PDF free download, read eternal kiss of darkness online free, eternal kiss of darkness download, eternal kiss of darkness dowload book for free, read this side of the grave online free
Related posts:
- Kiss Me Deadly
- Katy’s New World (The Katy Lambright Series, Book 1)
- Brave New World
- Born to Run- The hidden tribe, the ultra-runners and the greatest race the world has never seen
- How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times
- The Most Powerful Idea in the World: A Story of Steam, Industry, and Invention
- What books do you recommend to learn about world religions?
- Breakthrough!: How the 10 Greatest Discoveries in Medicine Saved Millions and Changed Our View of the World
Review by Tracy for Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, Book 2)
Rating:
Kira Graceling understood that life as a private investigator sometimes meant she’d have to walk through her neighborhood during hours most often noted for muggings and assaults, so hearing the evil laughter and the low moans of pain as she made her way from the Green Line to her apartment through Chicago’s mostly abandoned warehouse district didn’t so much surprise her as set her on alert. Calling in the altercation doesn’t do enough to ease her conscience, however, so pulling her gun from her backpack, Kira charges into the warehouse to save whomever it was who sounded like he desperately needed being saved.
Mencheres, set upon by ghouls and suffering intense torture at their silver-bladed hands couldn’t believe his eyes when the human woman stepped out of the shadows and demanded his tormentors freeze. At over four thousand years old, he had no recollection of anyone, human or not, coming to his aid in such a manner. Despite the fact that her appearance ruined his carefully laid plans, he could not allow the human to be killed for her courage and spirit. In saving her life, however, he’s brought Kira to the attention of an ancient rival intent on both Mencheres’ power and his life. As Mencheres spends more time with Kira, his past and millennia of guilt and morbid responsibility war with a growing enchantment with the one person through all ages who has ever wanted him not for what he can offer, but for who he is. Only Mencheres can stop a crooked Guardian’s plans for domination. Only since Kira has he truly wanted to. Will he succeed, or will the approaching darkness, the only vision he sees now, claim him first?
If you’re unfamiliar with Jeanine Frost and her urban fantasy Night Huntress series and crossover paranormal romance Night Huntress World series, well…I’m sorry to hear that. You’ve missed a lot of excellent storytelling. In this second book in the NHW, the mighty and both respected and feared Mencheres is given a lot more room for development, though I have to admit, I was a little leery when I first heard he’d be getting his own book so soon into the crossover series. I’ve respected Mencheres since he was first introduced, but he’s so darn forbidding and powerful and…other…that I couldn’t imagine how Frost would pull off developing his character into a sympathetic and interesting lead character.
Forgive me for my doubts. I should have known better. Eternal Kiss of Darkness was fantastic, full of action, danger, and intense emotion, and it was one of the best paranormal romance books I’ve read in quite some time exactly because Frost managed to explore Mencheres and add depth to his character without losing any of the sheer power of his personality, his skills, his magics, anything. She also managed to deftly and subtly explain so much of what intrinsically makes him different…better…more…than other vampires and also added an absolutely sexy vulnerability to the least vulnerable vampire of them all.
Let’s not forget, either, Frost gave us Kira Graceling, a woman who is smart, strong, independent, courageous, and a truly good person. Kira is one of my favorite paranormal romance heroines in recent memory and she fit so very well with Mencheres that I feel almost indebted to Frost for the brilliant pairing. Ironically, it almost makes perfect sense that only a truly modern and independent woman could be the perfect match for the stoic, imposing, and ancient Mencheres. She’s a woman who suffers no fools and who calls it like she sees it, and I delighted in reading about her setting Mencheres on his ear more than once. I thoroughly, totally enjoyed the development and evolution of their relationship.
The threat to the couple was well defined and the plot was tight and sharp, offering up conflict hand-in-hand with the romance, so from a technical and emotional standpoint, I found this book to be superior to the first book in this crossover series, First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, Book 1). I enjoyed that one, don’t get me wrong, but I wasn’t as satisfied by some aspects as I was with this book. This one, however, satisfied on just about every level.
In fact, I only had the smallest of issues that aren’t even criticisms, really, just things I wish had developed a little differently due to personal preference. As much as I loved Kira – and I did…a lot – I’m not entirely convinced that she would have so quickly acted so composed when first finding out about the harsh reality of those things that go bump in the night, and I would have enjoyed seeing a bit more of her internal development as her feelings were growing for Mencheres. The scene in which she shares her feelings, however, was priceless and I wouldn’t change that for anything. There were several scenes that were so exquisitely and uniquely Mencheres/Kira moments that I was both amused and enchanted by them both. I do wish the very last scene of the book had been slightly different (details withheld to prevent spoilers). An epilogue or something would’ve just put the cherry on the sundae and added a feeling of comprehensive completion to the arc of the romantic development that I think was lacking as it was written.
Following a standard set in First Drop of Crimson, several characters we’re fond of from the Night Huntress series are included: Cat and Bones, and in this installment, Vlad – who is one of my favorite secondary characters in both series. I was just as impressed in this book as I was in the first with Frost’s ability to take beloved characters we’ve met and know in a completely different milieu and keep their character definition, action, and dialogue consistent – in fact, further developing them in intriguing ways that I believe will benefit both series.
Eternal Kiss of Darkness is a strong, powerful paranormal romance from a master of both suspenseful and romantic plotting ripe with creativity and originality. It satisfied my jones for excellent storytelling all the way around. I can’t wait for the next one any more than I can the next in the Night Huntress series, This Side of the Grave (Night Huntress, Book 5), due to be released in March, 2011. Excellent read; excellent series. Both of them. 4.5 Stars.
Originally reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
Night Huntress World Series:
First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, Book 1)
Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, Book 2)
Night Huntress Series:
Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, Book 1)
One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress, Book 2)
At Grave’s End (Night Huntress, Book 3)
Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, Book 4)
To be released 3/2011: This Side of the Grave (Night Huntress, Book 5)
Review by S. Alrawi for Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, Book 2)
Rating:
This book actually turned out even better than I thought it would. Cat and Bone’s story obviously dominates the main series, but the story of Mencheres had to be told. I wasn’t sure if it would be as good since the main character, Denise, for First Drop of Crimson was rather weak. Kira turned out to be made of tougher stuff and made a great heroine. She is perfect for Mencheres. Kira is not as violent as Cat, but she is perfectly capable of standing up for herself and sacrificing for others.
The action in the book keeps up a good tempo. The love scenes aren’t as wild as Cat and Bones, but they do work well for this couple. The amount of power Mencheres has is much more prominent in this book than ever seen before which I thought was important. The story line also explains a lot more of his history which should be helpful as the main series continues. Anyone who has enjoyed the series up to this point should really appreciate this latest installment.
Review by akb–bookworm for Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, Book 2)
Rating:
I’ve really enjoyed the Night Huntress books (Cat & Bones) but was sorely disappointed with the first Night Huntress World spin-off book First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, Book 1). It left me feeling flat and disappointed. So it was with some trepidation that I picked up book 2 in the Spin-off Series. Mencheres was never a favorite (let alone a well liked) character for me, so it was yet another reason I wasn’t really excited about this book. The beginning of the book was slightly boring to me, but it quickly picked up and turned into a great adventure and unique storyline. The hero and heroine, Mencheres and Kira, were well done and fleshed out unlike Spade and Denise from First Drop of Crimson.
What I really enjoyed:
1. Mencheres–Believe it or not, I actually started to like the guy! I first met him in One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress, Book 2) through Cat’s eyes. Then seeing how he acted throughout the series, I liked him less and less. Mencheres doesn’t apologize for his past behavior. In fact, he boldly tells Kira all his sins. But, do we REALLY know the reasons why he did such horrific things? He’s no boy scout, but he has honor. Mencheres is logical, loyal, dependable, caring, and passionate.
2. Kira–She’s not Cat and she’s not Denise (thank you!) She had dreams of becoming a cop. She went to college and the Police Academy. Due to issues in her past, her dream never came true so she works as a Private Investigator trying to make a difference in somebody’s life. She’s honest, caring, loyal, and capable. Her sense of justice won’t allow her to walk away from things. It also makes her not shut up when she should.
3. Natural flow to the romance–Mencheres and Kira are thrown together when she storms a warehouse with a gun when she hears sounds of someone being beaten and tortured. Nothing felt contrived or forced (*cough* Spade & Denise *cough*). After the initial shock of things, they both recognize the other is attractive but it’s not this “lust at first sight” type thing. She doesn’t suffer from or give into Stockholm syndrome. They aren’t forced to pretend they are lovers. They meet, spend a week in the same house, go their separate ways, and both try to do things for the other or find the other, then come back together. And even then, they don’t just jump in the sack together. They seem to understand the difference between lust and love and the difference that it could make in their developing relationship.
4. The Enemy–This isn’t your run of the mill bad guy. This is the let-me-stop-at-your-house-for-tea-even-though-I-hate-you-and-want-to-destroy-you kinda bad guy. This guy has a very personal connection with Mencheres and is highly motivated. Instead of seeing him from afar, we get a nice up close and personal view. I loved it.
5. Mencheres’ past–We know he is “older than dirt” but never knew much about him other than was pertained to Cat & Bones. He really does have a very interesting past. We learn how old he is, who created him and why, about his time with Patra, his relationship with Bones and Vlad, his powers, and more.
6. Emotions– After the death of his horrible wife, Mencheres only sees darkness in his visions. He’s tired of the fighting and the coldness in the world and wants it all to end. He’s dealing with a lot of emotions. Not only that, but he also was locked into a doomed marriage and separated from his devious wife for over 900 years. He’s got some pent-up feelings that finally get a release. Kira also goes through some life changing events and is dealing with it well. It was great to walk through those events with her and see first hand what it’s like.
7. Cat & Bones–Oh yeah! they get some great page time with this installment. What’s even better? They acted like themselves unlike in First Drop of Crimson. Some will criticize Cat for her initial treatment of Kira, but let’s face it: Cat was almost killed by Mencheres’ last lady. She has reason to wonder if his judgement is sound. Of course I wish they got more page time, but I completely understood the reasoning behind it. And I absolutely LOVED who came to work closely with Mencheres…..now THAT’s a beloved character.
What I wish were different:
1. Beginning Pacing–The first few chapters were very slow for me. It wasn’t anything major. It just took me a while to really feel the push forward. Others I’ve talked to have put the book down in the first 1/3 of the book. I say give it a chance. Push through because it’s worth it.
2. Abrupt ending–The book just kinda came to a screeching halt. You kinda know what happens after, but a page or two of sappyness or round up would have been nice. Maybe the answers will be in the next book, but I like my endings all nice and tidy and wrapped with a bow. Again, very minor annoyance and easily imagined away.
All in all, I really enjoyed this installment in the Hight Huntress World and what it has done to forward the development of the characters and the series as a whole. I know that I will If you have never read a Jeaniene Frost book, you could easily start here.
In Order:
Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, Book 1)
One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress, Book 2)
At Grave’s End (Night Huntress, Book 3)
Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, Book 4)
First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, Book 1)
Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, Book 2)
This Side of the Grave (Night Huntress, Book 5)
Review by Helena James for Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, Book 2)
Rating:
I’ll keep this short and sweet. Eternal kiss of Darkness is so good that I wasn’t finished with the book before I was desperately seeking the rest of the series. by all means Jeanine Frost is my new favorite author. What a delightful story!
Review by C. Keaton for Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, Book 2)
Rating:
I’m going to start by saying the book really deserves 3.5 stars, however amazon doesn’t allow for half stars. There are a lot of things I really liked about the story and some that didn’t wow me.
Private Investigator Kira Graceling is walking through a rough neighborhood after a late night stake-out when she hears the sounds of someone in trouble. She thinks about just walking by but knows the police won’t arrive in time to save the person’s life so she rushes into a condemned warehouse to help. Four thousand year-old co-master vampire Mencheres isn’t really in trouble, but he’s about to be. When a feud that’s lasted for thousands of years spills over into Kira’s life, Mencheres feels the need to protect her, but ends up putting her life in jeopardy. Can Mencheres gain the help he needs from his friends to save the love of his life?
Likes:
1. Mencheres is much more than the heartless vampire that was introduced to us in the Cat & Bones storyline. We are given insights into his marriage with Patra, why he killed her lover, and why he’s certain he’s facing death.
2. The female lead (Kira) isn’t a pathetic human who can’t fend for herself. She was trained to be a cop and, though that didn’t work out, still is able to provide rational solutions in a world she doesn’t understand.
3. There are new characters introduced that give us more insight into vampire politics.
4. The villian is a villian for very human reasons. He’s jealous, plain and simple. Much better reason than the demon had in First Drop of Crimson.
Dislikes:
1. After having read the first two chapters, I had to check the front cover (which, by the way, is poorly photoshopped) to make sure that it had really been written by Jeaniene Frost and not Stephanie Myers. The whole I-can’t-read-your-mind thing is a little overdone. Several other instances in the book made me wonder if Jeaniene had read Twilight series before writing this novel.
2. The research is poorly done. I LOVE the fact that the author wrote in a character with Cystic Fibrosis, but it’s obvious that she didn’t talk to anyone who actually has the disease (or anyone in CF care). Yes, it’s true that caregivers used to have to pound the back of the patients to break up mucus, but nowadays it’s done by the Vest Clearance System, the Acapella device, or just by huff-coughing, very rarely is it ever done by hand. Also female CF patients aren’t sterile, as she has written it in the book (95% of males are, however). They might miscarry if they are very sick, but they are able to have kids.
3. I love the Cat & Bones stories, but throwing them in this spin-off series just isn’t working for me. I can’t wait until their next novel arrives because I feel as if they are being short-changed in the Spade/Mencheres stories. In First Drop of Crimson, it seems as though Cat would abandon her best friend, though that’s not how she seems to be in her novels. In Eternal Kiss of Darkness, Cat just seems out of place, while Bones just keeps moaning, “No, don’t do it (figuratively, of course).”
For me, the likes outweight the dislikes, but I’d like to see more from this series. Hopefully there will be books for both Tepesh and Ian.