Review: The Darkening (Dawn of Ascension #2) by Caris Roane

[Eva Millien]

What the book has to say:

A tortured warrior and a peace-loving counselor battle to protect Second Earth against a powerful dark force…

He thwarted connection of any kind…

Fearing that his newly emerged grayle power will kill innocent ascenders, Samuel Daman struggles to keep his distance from beautiful Vela Stillwell. But the breh-hedden has struck and her light floral scent tears at his restraint. When the enemy draws them both into the darkening, a place of secret travel for Third ascenders, will Samuel learn to control his power, or will he destroy what he desires most?

She hid from grief…

Vela Stillwell wanted a new life, away from Militia Headquarters, away from the reminder of all she’d lost when her husband died five years earlier. Seeking a more reclusive occupation, she finishes her last day of work only to have Samuel Daman and the infamous breh-hedden sweep through her life. Though trying to disconnect from her new emerging power and from Samuel, the call of the darkening pulls Vela into an adventure that both terrifies her, yet reveals the truth about her deepest desires. Will she succumb to the breh-hedden, or will her fears prevent her from living life to the fullest? 

What I have to say:

Fearing his emerging powers, Samuel thwarts connections of any kind, hiding from grief, Vela wants a new life, but the breh-hedden sweeps through their lives and pulls them into an adventure that terrifies yet reveals truths in this sensational paranormal romance.

Giving in to the breh-hedden is that last thing that either Samuel or Vela want but the pull of the attraction between them is stronger than either could have imagined…so strong in fact that the reader gets pulled in right along with them as the chemistry grows hotter and stronger with every breath they take. The breh-hedden doesn’t care about their emotional issues so they will have to get their acts together especially since it’s not the only thing these strong compelling characters have to worry about as they demand the reader’s attentions and the fast paced and smooth flowing plot enthralls readers with lots of suspense, action and passion.

Both Vela and Samuel’s powers are growing and emerging into something new even with Samuel holding back because of the darkness but their powers may be the only thing that can save them when they realize just how deadly the war has become with new and unexpected enemies and spine tingling suspense and excitement build throughout as the danger escalates. The well written scenes and details paint vivid images that bring the story to life and the well orchestrated events draw the readers in and refuse to let go.

This fascinating and complex world just gets better and better with lots of interesting and unique elements that stand out in reader’s minds and makes each and every intriguing character vibrate with intriguing possibilities and sexy charisma that ensures that I love each and every one of them…I really would have a hard time picking a favorite so I just will keep my heart open and add more as they come.

 

Purchase Links:

A: http://www.amazon.com/The-Darkening-Dawn-Ascension-ebook/dp/B00BEXZZPW

BN: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-darkening-caris-roane/111451186...

K: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/the-darkening

BAM: http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Darkening/Caris-Roane/9781483910673?...

BD: http://www.bookdepository.com/Darkening-Caris-RoAne/9781483910673

February 14 2013, 234 pages, ebook & print

http://www.carisroane.com/the-darkening/

https://www.goodreads.com/series/96776-dawn-of-ascension

Series Link:

https://www.goodreads.com/series/96776-dawn-of-ascension

Also part of:

https://www.goodreads.com/series/50672-guardians-of-ascension

Introducing Caris Roane:

Hi, Everyone!  Caris Roane here!  I’m a USA Today Bestselling Author and I write super-sexy paranormal romance fiction designed to be as much an adventure as a soul-satisfying experience.  With every book I write, I try to give a taste of real life, despite the fact that I’m writing about hunky vampire warriors.  You’ll come away engrossed in the lives of my vampires as they wage war, as they make love, and as they answer the tough questions of life in terms of purpose, eternity, and how to raise a family!  I began my career with Kensington Publishing writing Regency Romance as Valerie King.  In 2005, Romantic Times Magazine honored me with a career achievement award in Regency Romance.  I’ve published fourteen paranormal novels to-date, some self-published and some for St. Martin’s Press!  I’ve also branched out into Contemporary Romance with A SEDUCTIVE PROPOSITION! 

Caris can usually be found at:

http://www.carisroane.com/

http://carisroane.com/?page_id=645

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3500801.Caris_Roane

For more books by Caris:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/3500801.Caris_Roane