Since time began, there have been Nightwalkers - the races of the night who live in the shadows of the moonlight. Love with humans is absolutely forbidden, and one man makes certain to uphold this ancient law: Jacob, the Enforcer...For 700 Years, He has resisted temptation. But not tonight...Jacob knows the excuses his people give when the madness overtakes them and they fall prey to their lust for humans. He's heard every one and still brought the trespassers to justice. Immune to forbidden desires, uncontrollable hungers, or the curse of the moon, his control is total...until the moment he sees Isabella on a shadowy New York City street. Saving her life wasn't in his plans. Nor were the overwhelming feelings she arouses in him. But the moment he holds her in his arms and feels the soft explosion of her body against his, everything changes. Their attraction is undeniable, volatile, and completely against the law. Suddenly everything Jacob has ever believed is inflamed by the heat of desire...Bring on the night.
Jacob: The Nightwalkers series: Book 1
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Jacob is filled with mesmerising, breathtaking, scorching sex - and filled with unforgettable characters. . .I loved this book! (Christine Feehan )
A fresh new voice. A stunning new talent (Sherrilyn Kenyon )
Jacob is an exciting start to the Nightwalkers series. The romance between Jacob and Isabella is sexy and intense and the backdrop of forbidden love, secret destinies and the necromancer threat keeps readers engaged (Romance Junkies )
Like the most delicious chocolate, Jacob is rich, dark and satisfies every craving (Joann Ross ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
A fresh new voice. A stunning new talent (Sherrilyn Kenyon )
Jacob is an exciting start to the Nightwalkers series. The romance between Jacob and Isabella is sexy and intense and the backdrop of forbidden love, secret destinies and the necromancer threat keeps readers engaged (Romance Junkies )
Like the most delicious chocolate, Jacob is rich, dark and satisfies every craving (Joann Ross ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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First time published in the UK, here is NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Jacquelyn Frank's sizzling Nightwalker series!
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Lola Creole
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The story of Jacob the Enforcer and Isabella has all the ingredients of a great paranormal romance tale: a tall dark handsome hero, a feisty heroine, action, adventure, steamy love scenes. But despite all this, reading through it I kept feeling something was missing. That elusive spark that very few authors capture brilliantly wasn't there for me. Nevertheless I did persevere and read it through to the end. The beginning seemed promising although I didn't particularly like Isabella (I found all the hands on hips stuff really annoying) and I didn't think that Jacob was all that convincing. I felt that the author spent far too much time meandering around; building up to the end scenes through most of the book then rushing headlong into a semi-conclusion adding additional characters you will probably be seeing in other books as an afterthought. I don't feel that I got to know any characters very well and therein lay the problem I had with this story. They were all just characters in a book - they never jumped out of the page at me. Perhaps that will change as the series goes along. Perhaps I simply lack the necessary imagination needed to fill these characters with life. I don't know.
Having said this I must admit that Ms Frank does have a lovely lyrical way with words. She does not lack talent as a writer; she simply didn't draw me in like other writers of this genre have. Maybe I've been spoiled by J R Ward, Feehan and Kenyon - Ward in particular cannot be equalled or surpassed in my eyes.
I would recommend this book - if only to help fill in the gap between BDB novels.
Having said this I must admit that Ms Frank does have a lovely lyrical way with words. She does not lack talent as a writer; she simply didn't draw me in like other writers of this genre have. Maybe I've been spoiled by J R Ward, Feehan and Kenyon - Ward in particular cannot be equalled or surpassed in my eyes.
I would recommend this book - if only to help fill in the gap between BDB novels.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Lesley70
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Jacob is an Enforcer for the demons; when one of his species transgresses, it is he who brings them to justice. One night while out patrolling he saves Isabella's life, and suddenly it is he who is breaking the law.
So many people recommended this book that I really wanted to like it, but it just didn't grab me with that intensity.
The world of the Nightwalkers is an interesting one and having demons as the good guys makes a change from vampires and werewolves. (Although they refer to themselves as demons, they are more like elementals, each having a dominion over a certain elemental aspect - fire, mind, wind, body etc.) As an introductory book to a series it works quite well, we get an overview of the situation and meet many of the characters I expect will be popping up again in future books. The banter between Isabella and the various demons she meets gives her character just the hint of sharpness she needs.
However, I was always aware I was being told a story, and couldn't fully immerse myself in the world Jacquelyn Frank has created. I think partly because of the omniscient point of view - we know what every character is thinking, including the bad guys. So I never felt as invested in Bella's situation as I could have been. There are a couple of occasions where the author shies away from describing something. Either by having a character say "Don't ask me about it." Or by writing around the situation as when Bella is attacked at the beginning of the story. This also acts to distance the reader.
All the demons we meet are nice (not including the transformed); all the humans we meet are bad. There are no shades of grey here. It's a testament to the strength of the story that I still wanted to finish the book despite this.
If you like Sherrilyn Kenyon or Christine Feehan, I'd check this one out as a change from dark-hunters/vampires. If you prefer something with a deeper intense point of view, I'd approach with caution.
Gideon the second book in the Nightwalkers series is released in June 2007.
So many people recommended this book that I really wanted to like it, but it just didn't grab me with that intensity.
The world of the Nightwalkers is an interesting one and having demons as the good guys makes a change from vampires and werewolves. (Although they refer to themselves as demons, they are more like elementals, each having a dominion over a certain elemental aspect - fire, mind, wind, body etc.) As an introductory book to a series it works quite well, we get an overview of the situation and meet many of the characters I expect will be popping up again in future books. The banter between Isabella and the various demons she meets gives her character just the hint of sharpness she needs.
However, I was always aware I was being told a story, and couldn't fully immerse myself in the world Jacquelyn Frank has created. I think partly because of the omniscient point of view - we know what every character is thinking, including the bad guys. So I never felt as invested in Bella's situation as I could have been. There are a couple of occasions where the author shies away from describing something. Either by having a character say "Don't ask me about it." Or by writing around the situation as when Bella is attacked at the beginning of the story. This also acts to distance the reader.
All the demons we meet are nice (not including the transformed); all the humans we meet are bad. There are no shades of grey here. It's a testament to the strength of the story that I still wanted to finish the book despite this.
If you like Sherrilyn Kenyon or Christine Feehan, I'd check this one out as a change from dark-hunters/vampires. If you prefer something with a deeper intense point of view, I'd approach with caution.
Gideon the second book in the Nightwalkers series is released in June 2007.
34 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By littlenell
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I haven't enjoyed a book so much since reading Dark Celebration by Christine Feehan! This series is definately a keeper - The significant characters are demons, not vampires, and the human characters are Druids not psychics but essentially the series is soooooo good! The demons have been living centuries keeping their race pure despite their being drawn to humans at the full moon - which is why they need an Enforcer - but the way the current enforcer is drawn to Isabella a human is not the Moon Madness. Isabella is a librarian who has always felt different - this is their story and what Isabella discovers in the archives reveals a completely different take for all Demons towards humans!!! A must for Feehan fans!!
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Loved it!
I have found myself searching for books with a hint of the paranormal, some intense romance thrown in and just a little bit or eroticism - this book met all my criteria. Read more
Published 4 months ago by wingles
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Not as good as Adam....
I picked up Adam as a holiday read, but didn't realise it was book 6 in the series but i enjoyed it so much i brought Jacob. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Gilly f
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a re-issue
before buying check your bookshelf, the whole nightwalker series has been re-issued with new covers. It was first released in 2007
Published 15 months ago by M. Heron
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I found a new author to love
the book arrived earlier than stated which was great and in pristine new condition. i loved the book and have since bought more on this site from the same author, very well written... Read more
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I just cannot take it any longer! Maybe it was unfair that I gave the ending 1 star but I wouldn't know because I never made it there. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Emily Mitchell
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3.5 stars! Best JF i have read so far
This is the first JF book that has grabbed me. The story follows the demon Jacob who is the enforcer of his people and must keep the other demons in line especially where humans... Read more
Published 23 months ago by E. L. Joseph
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great start to series
I have had this book on my TBR for around 2 years and I finally got round to reading it.
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Published on 10 April 2011 by Sian Louise
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dark romance
This one was really good with hot demons with amazing powers over the elements. It was a true romance where they both actually wanted each other which is refreshing once and... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2010 by Rebecca
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Hooked
I read the mixed reviews for this book and debated whether to buy it. Being a fan of paranormal romance I 'bit the bullet' and sent for it, along with Pleasure Unbound by Larissa... Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by redpixie
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Not what it might have been...
I bought this book thinking that the synopsis sounded good, but was a little disappointed. The writing is okay, but in some places a little confused. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2009 by J. Smyth
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