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One of the premier authors of paranormal romance. --New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole
Showalter at her finest. --New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning on
Showalter at her finest. --New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning on
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Strider Immortal Keeper of Defeat Nothing comes between him and victory Possessed by the demon of Defeat, Strider suffers unimaginable pain when he loses a challenge. For him, nothing stands in the way of winning. Until Kaia, an enchanting Harpy, tempts him. Kaia must bring home the gold in the Harpy Games competition or die. Strider is a distraction she can t afford, especially as he intends to steal first prize, an ancient magical artifact, before the true victor can be named. But as the competition heats up, only one prize will matter the dangerous, addictive passion neither had thought possible....
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Kaia, a Harpy, has been trying to convince Strider (one of the Lords of the Underworld: the Keeper of the demon Defeat) for some time that she's the woman for him, but Strider keeps giving her a wide berth. He knows that she once slept with Paris (the Keeper of Promiscuity - or, to put it bluntly, sex). It isn't the fact that Kaia once slept with his friend that bothers Strider, but rather, he fears that his demon's determination to win all challenges would demand that he outperform his extremely experienced friend... something he fears might not be possible. So regardless of how very attracted he is to Kaia, Strider would like to keep as much space between them as he can. For preference, a Continent or two.
Until he discovers that she is in an extremely dangerous position, having been co-erced into entering an ongoing series of Harpy contests - a sort of cross between Gladiators and Mortal Combat - known as the Harpy Games. And thanks to a disaster she caused years before (earning her the nickname 'Kaia the Disappointment'), Kaia is at a significant disadvantage, as nearly all of her race (including her mother) are out to get her. Obviously, Strider can't turn his back on her. Even if he has to pretend to be her consort in order to be allowed to stay with her. When they discover that the prize for winning the Games is one of the four artifacts the Lords have been seeking, it becomes clear that for both Kaia and Strider the outcome of the Games is a matter of urgency. They'll have to learn to trust and rely on each other to ensure that both of them win.
With lots of hints at potential further stories - Paris and Sienna's (upcoming), Kane, William - but no sign/mention of several previous characters, including some whose stories are far from resolved (notably Torin - the Keeper of Disease - and Cameo - the Keeper of Misery) - to say nothing of the ongoing story arc surrounding the artifacts and the Lords' battle against the Hunters, there's still plenty of life in this series.
My goodness, do Gena Showalter and her good friend Kresley Cole write in a similar fashion these days. Their styles have pretty much always been quite similar, but they're becoming more so - to the point that, had this been written as a stand-alone book rather than as part of Showalter's ongoing 'Lords of the Underworld' series, I'd have had a hard time telling whose writing I was reading. Indeed, the Harpy Games and some of the supernatural conflicts/concepts associated with them did, at times, feel strongly reminiscent of the two of Cole's Immortals After Dark series dealing with participation in supernatural games/quest 'The Talisman Hie' - No Rest For The Wicked and Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night (Immortals After Dark 4).
4/5
Until he discovers that she is in an extremely dangerous position, having been co-erced into entering an ongoing series of Harpy contests - a sort of cross between Gladiators and Mortal Combat - known as the Harpy Games. And thanks to a disaster she caused years before (earning her the nickname 'Kaia the Disappointment'), Kaia is at a significant disadvantage, as nearly all of her race (including her mother) are out to get her. Obviously, Strider can't turn his back on her. Even if he has to pretend to be her consort in order to be allowed to stay with her. When they discover that the prize for winning the Games is one of the four artifacts the Lords have been seeking, it becomes clear that for both Kaia and Strider the outcome of the Games is a matter of urgency. They'll have to learn to trust and rely on each other to ensure that both of them win.
With lots of hints at potential further stories - Paris and Sienna's (upcoming), Kane, William - but no sign/mention of several previous characters, including some whose stories are far from resolved (notably Torin - the Keeper of Disease - and Cameo - the Keeper of Misery) - to say nothing of the ongoing story arc surrounding the artifacts and the Lords' battle against the Hunters, there's still plenty of life in this series.
My goodness, do Gena Showalter and her good friend Kresley Cole write in a similar fashion these days. Their styles have pretty much always been quite similar, but they're becoming more so - to the point that, had this been written as a stand-alone book rather than as part of Showalter's ongoing 'Lords of the Underworld' series, I'd have had a hard time telling whose writing I was reading. Indeed, the Harpy Games and some of the supernatural conflicts/concepts associated with them did, at times, feel strongly reminiscent of the two of Cole's Immortals After Dark series dealing with participation in supernatural games/quest 'The Talisman Hie' - No Rest For The Wicked and Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night (Immortals After Dark 4).
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Gena Showalter never ever fails to deliver a cracking book for me and this is no exception.
I will say though that the dialogue in theis book is the most childish in the series so far, the way kaia and strider interact with each other is almost reminiscent of teenage speak, for example kaia speaks like a teenager, and acts like one too, strider who is supposed to be this fearsome awesome powerful warrior calls his thingy stridey monster which if im honest i found a little juvenile.
I had a hard time connecting to these 2 as a couple at all, whilst it had in fact been set up in previous books, to me there seemed to be no chemistry between them, well not as much as some of the others have had anyway.
The love scenes as always were amazing, real life is never ever like that so i do in fact enjoy those scenes the most lol
The harpy games were amazing, vicious nasty battles of sheer determination and women fighting women which i actually found quite interesting, it was also nice to see the inclusion of kaia and bianka and gwens mother tabitha too, maybe there is a story there Gena, as tab looks only 34 years old, it would be interesting to read her story, not sure who she would hook up with though but its an idea.
Despite all the short comings i loved the book and so its got a 5 star from me, if you have come across this book and have not read any of the others here they are in sequence:
The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld: Book 1)
The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld: Book 2)
The Darkest Pleasure(Lords of the Underworld: Book 3)
The Darkest Whisper(Lords of the Underworld: Book 4)
The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld: Book 5)
The Darkest Lie (Lords of the Underworld: Book 6)
The Darkest Secret (Lords of the Underworld: Book 7)
They are all amazing books and well worth the money.
Highly recommended !!!
I will say though that the dialogue in theis book is the most childish in the series so far, the way kaia and strider interact with each other is almost reminiscent of teenage speak, for example kaia speaks like a teenager, and acts like one too, strider who is supposed to be this fearsome awesome powerful warrior calls his thingy stridey monster which if im honest i found a little juvenile.
I had a hard time connecting to these 2 as a couple at all, whilst it had in fact been set up in previous books, to me there seemed to be no chemistry between them, well not as much as some of the others have had anyway.
The love scenes as always were amazing, real life is never ever like that so i do in fact enjoy those scenes the most lol
The harpy games were amazing, vicious nasty battles of sheer determination and women fighting women which i actually found quite interesting, it was also nice to see the inclusion of kaia and bianka and gwens mother tabitha too, maybe there is a story there Gena, as tab looks only 34 years old, it would be interesting to read her story, not sure who she would hook up with though but its an idea.
Despite all the short comings i loved the book and so its got a 5 star from me, if you have come across this book and have not read any of the others here they are in sequence:
The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld: Book 1)
The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld: Book 2)
The Darkest Pleasure(Lords of the Underworld: Book 3)
The Darkest Whisper(Lords of the Underworld: Book 4)
The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld: Book 5)
The Darkest Lie (Lords of the Underworld: Book 6)
The Darkest Secret (Lords of the Underworld: Book 7)
They are all amazing books and well worth the money.
Highly recommended !!!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Love these books im getting on a bit now so raunchy sexy imortals hits the spot and all with a nice love story as a cherry on top. theres other great character storys throughout the book as well to keep you inticed on the other warriors to be honest I would like them all please!!!
Good story well written plenty of raunch for us pervy women the perfect womans book to take to bed.
Good story well written plenty of raunch for us pervy women the perfect womans book to take to bed.
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lords of the underworld
this book is excellent just like the others in the series by gena showater i can not wait for the next one
Published 6 months ago by Ms. Carol M. Dallas
the darkest surrender
Good book didn't put it down all day not as much loving been had as her other books but still kept me hooked
Published 6 months ago by angi 399
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These books just keep getting better, I cant wait for the next one to be issued. Good storyline as always
Published 6 months ago by Penny
Entertaining,good read.
I am finding this series'Lords of the Underworld'a better read than Amuns'story 'The Darkest Secret'as that book bored me and i couldn't wait to finish it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by fudggie girl
lords of the undweworld
if you enjoyed the previous books you will like this one lots of lol moments and some real lump in the throat moments cant wait for the next book.
Published 7 months ago by sh
Lords of the Underworld: The Darkest Surrender
Although I finished reading this a few weeks ago I've unfortunately only just got around to posting my review. Read more
Published 7 months ago by S Wilson
amazing
Review: This book starts off with Kaia, when she was younger and she trys to steal another harpys consort but she fails and by failing she ends up getting half the harpy camp... Read more
Published 7 months ago by susiewilson
Brilliant!
This book was my fave from the series. advise buying it.
The book highlighted Gena Showalter's potential and Strider's hilarious joke. Read more
The book highlighted Gena Showalter's potential and Strider's hilarious joke. Read more
Published 7 months ago by KatieR
dim pleasure
I was disapointed with this book, the hero is ok, the heroine in feisty but parts of this volume read like previews of the next two. Read more
Published 7 months ago by knitter
"Lords of the Underworld" series book 8
Harpy Kaia (sister of previous leading ladies Gwen and Bianka) only realises Strider (the Keeper of Defeat) is her destined consort when he catches her looking for a repeat bedroom... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Book Addict
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