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Warriors of the Darkness
Deryn Murray has her work cut out for her. Not only is she determined to prevent Alejandro Vargas' death--one she's seen over and over in her dreams--but she must keep anyone from learning her true identity--that of a slayer, and sworn enemy of all the supernaturals. Protecting the Colonel of the alternate realm military base threatens not only her life but her very heart. Despite his refusal to cooperate, Alejandro has broken through her emotional barriers and holds the power to hurt her worse than anyone ever before. Colonel Alejandro Vargas is more than frustrated with the arrival of two civilian doctors, one of whom is human. Tall, sexy and blonde, Dr. Deryn Murray gets under his skin in more ways than one. If she's not humming nursery rhymes and talking to animals, she's taking on armed spirit tomb guards while insisting she's saving his life. But in place where time and space have no boundaries, ancient enemies would like nothing more than to eradicate them both, just when they've found each other.... Rating: Contains graphic violence, explicit sex, and strong language. Not for the faint of heart.
228 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2006
About the author
Mandy M. Roth
227 books1,935 followersNY Times & USA Today bestselling author Mandy M. Roth® loves 80s music and movies and wishes leg warmers would come back into fashion. She also thinks the movie The Breakfast Club should be mandatory viewing for…okay, everyone. When she’s not dancing around her office to the sounds of the 80s, she’s busy writing paranormal operatives and kick-butt urban fantasy heroines. Mandy lives in Oxford, Mississippi with her husband and three boys. She has sold over 2 million books. Mandy has published with Harlequin, Random House/ Virgin Books, numerous small presses, and has had an amazingly successful indie career. She’s had bestselling books in a multitude of categories and genres at Amazon, Nook, Google Play, Apple Books, and Kobo.
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June 21, 2014
2*
Warrior of Darkness is one of the most convoluted, chaotic and confusing stories I have read in a long time. There are so many elements thrown in that it would have required a very deft handling to bring them successfully together, which unfortunately did not happen in this case. Too many things happen, but none of them have a satisfactory or even logical explanation or resolution. We have the heroine, who is suppose to be very smart and powerful but most of the time comes across as a nitwit and ninny and even after finishing the book, I am still not entirely sure what her powers suppose to be and why the bad guys are after her. The hero is cardboard, totally lacking character or appeal, and for a shifter so much of a dud that he almost kills his mate and wife because he DID NOT RECOGNIZE HER! (That is AFTER they were mated and all that connection jazz). All the characters’ exist in one of 3 states: aggravation, arousal or confusion. At one point in the book, when our heroine’s BFF demands that she tells others why she is there I actually stood up and cheered – Yes, thank goodness, finally something, maybe even some reasonable explanation!!! Well, no, no such luck - the heroine clamped up, the explanation did not happened and this reader continued to be kept in the bemused state for the rest of the book. There are several scenes in this made me go” yuck!!” -one of them is when our hero’s grandfather tells him (our hero, his grandson) that his (hero’s) wife would not kick him(grandfather) out of her bed, because he (grandfather) looks exactly like him (our hero, his grandson) - you think this is confusing?. Try to read the rest of the book! If all of this was not enough, what was the last nail in this coffin was winking. EVERYONE WAS CONSTANTLY WINKING!!! Once or twice is OK. More than ten is annoying and starts to look more like a medical condition. The abrupt ending, which took the story in to different direction left me wondering :'What the hell just happened?" I would have rated his book as 1* if not for a character of Che - who knew that the book could be elevated by the monkey?
Warrior of Darkness is one of the most convoluted, chaotic and confusing stories I have read in a long time. There are so many elements thrown in that it would have required a very deft handling to bring them successfully together, which unfortunately did not happen in this case. Too many things happen, but none of them have a satisfactory or even logical explanation or resolution. We have the heroine, who is suppose to be very smart and powerful but most of the time comes across as a nitwit and ninny and even after finishing the book, I am still not entirely sure what her powers suppose to be and why the bad guys are after her. The hero is cardboard, totally lacking character or appeal, and for a shifter so much of a dud that he almost kills his mate and wife because he DID NOT RECOGNIZE HER! (That is AFTER they were mated and all that connection jazz). All the characters’ exist in one of 3 states: aggravation, arousal or confusion. At one point in the book, when our heroine’s BFF demands that she tells others why she is there I actually stood up and cheered – Yes, thank goodness, finally something, maybe even some reasonable explanation!!! Well, no, no such luck - the heroine clamped up, the explanation did not happened and this reader continued to be kept in the bemused state for the rest of the book. There are several scenes in this made me go” yuck!!” -one of them is when our hero’s grandfather tells him (our hero, his grandson) that his (hero’s) wife would not kick him(grandfather) out of her bed, because he (grandfather) looks exactly like him (our hero, his grandson) - you think this is confusing?. Try to read the rest of the book! If all of this was not enough, what was the last nail in this coffin was winking. EVERYONE WAS CONSTANTLY WINKING!!! Once or twice is OK. More than ten is annoying and starts to look more like a medical condition. The abrupt ending, which took the story in to different direction left me wondering :'What the hell just happened?" I would have rated his book as 1* if not for a character of Che - who knew that the book could be elevated by the monkey?
October 8, 2018
Absolutely Awful
I made it to page 142, and STILL no actual story. I really tried, but I just couldn't keep going. The beginning read like the character was insane. You realize there is a secret, but most of what I read made ZERO sense. I felt like I walked in on a conversation where I missed what it was about. The Author was so busy trying to build a mystery that the true mystery became what the he'll is this book about? Every word was lost in translation. Question marks used incorrectly. I could go on and on and on etc....
I want my morning back!
I read at the end of this book the Author has won awards for writing. Not this story. I am shocked this convoluted junk was published.
Don't waste your time. If you have someone in your life you want to torture, this would do the job.
The back of cereal boxes or the fine print for insurance or government agencies would be more stimulating.
I made it to page 142, and STILL no actual story. I really tried, but I just couldn't keep going. The beginning read like the character was insane. You realize there is a secret, but most of what I read made ZERO sense. I felt like I walked in on a conversation where I missed what it was about. The Author was so busy trying to build a mystery that the true mystery became what the he'll is this book about? Every word was lost in translation. Question marks used incorrectly. I could go on and on and on etc....
I want my morning back!
I read at the end of this book the Author has won awards for writing. Not this story. I am shocked this convoluted junk was published.
Don't waste your time. If you have someone in your life you want to torture, this would do the job.
The back of cereal boxes or the fine print for insurance or government agencies would be more stimulating.
May 21, 2011
This is one of those books I read periodically and haven't bothered to write a review for previously.
Mandy Roth has created a whole new perspective on aztec type mythology, shapeshifters, vampires, fae and others as well as the whole gate to another world thing. This is one of those stories that certainly takes you away from the everyday.
Dr Deryn Murray, jack of all trades scientist, slayer, Avatarian, is decyphering an ancient temple on another world when she senses an invisible menacing presence.
She and the rest of the team, including Dr Ondrea Harris, a cat shifter and part Avatarian, are being guarded by shifters and fae, lead by Colonel Alejandro Vargas, a jaguar shifter and part Avatarian. None of them know their ancestry regarding the Avatars though.
The Tomb Guards (our invisible menace) were designed to protect the Avatars and some have turned traitor. They see Deryn and Alejandro as threats and then as a means to take over.
Much mayhem, distrust and downright strangeness ensues before our HEA.
Always enjoy Mandy's writing.
Mandy Roth has created a whole new perspective on aztec type mythology, shapeshifters, vampires, fae and others as well as the whole gate to another world thing. This is one of those stories that certainly takes you away from the everyday.
Dr Deryn Murray, jack of all trades scientist, slayer, Avatarian, is decyphering an ancient temple on another world when she senses an invisible menacing presence.
She and the rest of the team, including Dr Ondrea Harris, a cat shifter and part Avatarian, are being guarded by shifters and fae, lead by Colonel Alejandro Vargas, a jaguar shifter and part Avatarian. None of them know their ancestry regarding the Avatars though.
The Tomb Guards (our invisible menace) were designed to protect the Avatars and some have turned traitor. They see Deryn and Alejandro as threats and then as a means to take over.
Much mayhem, distrust and downright strangeness ensues before our HEA.
Always enjoy Mandy's writing.
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January 19, 2014Head spinning
This book had so many twists and turns, connections, figure 8's, round and around. Frankly it was hard to grasp most of the time. The family connections for the characters got so deep and twisty that eventually I just gave up trying to figure it out. Spoiler * At the end, he finds she was just about to move on and with whom.....story abruptly switches gear, and they jump into a completely different discussion, and then just like that it's the end! I mean I was stunned. All that intricate plotting that left my head spinning and overwhelmed with information, and it just ends. And with no wrap up of any kind to the extraordinary amount of twists and plots. I was left starring, dumbfounded at the words the end. This book was definitely an undertaking, that leaves you high and dry when it comes to finishing the story. If you are looking for a head spinner......this is your book.
This book had so many twists and turns, connections, figure 8's, round and around. Frankly it was hard to grasp most of the time. The family connections for the characters got so deep and twisty that eventually I just gave up trying to figure it out. Spoiler * At the end, he finds she was just about to move on and with whom.....story abruptly switches gear, and they jump into a completely different discussion, and then just like that it's the end! I mean I was stunned. All that intricate plotting that left my head spinning and overwhelmed with information, and it just ends. And with no wrap up of any kind to the extraordinary amount of twists and plots. I was left starring, dumbfounded at the words the end. This book was definitely an undertaking, that leaves you high and dry when it comes to finishing the story. If you are looking for a head spinner......this is your book.
October 17, 2018
now i am hooked. This was such a great, easy and creative book. i was hooked after the first page.
The characters were easy to fall in love with and follow, along with the story. the author made the mental visions so easy and vivid of the surroundings and the characters actions felt so real.
i would highly recommend this author and this book.
The characters were easy to fall in love with and follow, along with the story. the author made the mental visions so easy and vivid of the surroundings and the characters actions felt so real.
i would highly recommend this author and this book.
February 26, 2019
Brilliant, not light bed time reading
Was a complex storyline, that kept you hooked, although did have to 're-read some pages. But am disappointed there is no follow on books for the storyline and other characters
Was a complex storyline, that kept you hooked, although did have to 're-read some pages. But am disappointed there is no follow on books for the storyline and other characters
January 16, 2013
'Warriors of the Darkness' is one of Mandy M. Roths' higher rated books around here with a premise that sounded quite intriguing. Anthropologist(?) Dr. Murray is dispatched to examine an ancient temple site on a different planet as part of a team of shapeshifting military men. The colonel leading said team is the same man whose death she dreamt about repeatedly and who she feels compelled to safeguard with her slayer powers and some magic she can do on the side. So far so good.
Normally I can go without books that mention the desire to sink ones cock into the heroine four times during the first five pages but - alas - it is probably what to expect from this genre. But if you want to set the scene for heroic action it seems advisable to have the soldiers behaving like powerful professional adults instead of participants of a frat party (and the female scientists like rational beings who can deal with complex situations instead of engaging in sexual "banter" all the time).
The heroine is soon established to be utterly crazy, scatterbrained and erratic. Only part of which can be explained by the fact that she can see things the others can't. The rest is bad and inconsistent characterization. She skips from uttering smart ass, sassy comments to a needy giggling mess within seconds.
The hero is the usual: tall strong and protective - a relatively pleasant cardboard cutout - who is in lust with his mate from the beginning.
All this wouldn't have fazed me that much if the story hadn't been so confusing. Everybody talks with each other in riddles (that's not how to face a dangerous situation!), a lot of facts are alluded to in the writing, but never spelled out until much later and the plot-devices keep coming without forming a coherent story. A mist of confused narrative and non-communication made reading extremely trying.
The writing is a bit chunky and amateurish at times, the dialogue is disjointed and when it tries to be witty it is just awkward instead.
I skimmed the last 70 pages because I felt utterly exhausted and a bit sad about the wasted potential.
p.s.: There are only two (passable but ot breath-taking) erotic scenes if I counted correctly and wouldn't it be more sensual to cut some 'stirring cocks' every other page and put the energy into developing more really intimate scenes instead?
Normally I can go without books that mention the desire to sink ones cock into the heroine four times during the first five pages but - alas - it is probably what to expect from this genre. But if you want to set the scene for heroic action it seems advisable to have the soldiers behaving like powerful professional adults instead of participants of a frat party (and the female scientists like rational beings who can deal with complex situations instead of engaging in sexual "banter" all the time).
The heroine is soon established to be utterly crazy, scatterbrained and erratic. Only part of which can be explained by the fact that she can see things the others can't. The rest is bad and inconsistent characterization. She skips from uttering smart ass, sassy comments to a needy giggling mess within seconds.
The hero is the usual: tall strong and protective - a relatively pleasant cardboard cutout - who is in lust with his mate from the beginning.
All this wouldn't have fazed me that much if the story hadn't been so confusing. Everybody talks with each other in riddles (that's not how to face a dangerous situation!), a lot of facts are alluded to in the writing, but never spelled out until much later and the plot-devices keep coming without forming a coherent story. A mist of confused narrative and non-communication made reading extremely trying.
The writing is a bit chunky and amateurish at times, the dialogue is disjointed and when it tries to be witty it is just awkward instead.
I skimmed the last 70 pages because I felt utterly exhausted and a bit sad about the wasted potential.
p.s.: There are only two (passable but ot breath-taking) erotic scenes if I counted correctly and wouldn't it be more sensual to cut some 'stirring cocks' every other page and put the energy into developing more really intimate scenes instead?
January 14, 2015
Omg - Stargate with shifters!!!!!! As a self proclaimed sci-fi nut this book was right down my wormhole!!! Aztec/MesoAmerica type mythology, shapeshifters, vampires, fae all combine to make this a rip-roaring yarn.
Dr Deryn Murray, all-around geek, but beautiful with it, scientist by day and supernatural slayer by blood. She is hiding some major secrets on a dig in a parallel dimension, staffed almost exclusively by supers. Deciphering Avatarian in an ancient temple, she becomes aware of a malevolent force watching her.
Her best friend and cat shifter, Dr Ondrea Harris, and herself are being guarded by shifters and fae, lead by Colonel Alejandro Vargas, a jaguar shifter. The Tomb Guards were designed to protect the Avatars and some have turned traitor. They see Deryn and Alejandro as threats and then as a means to overthrow the Avatars.
I thought the premise was fab and as I loved the movie Stargate I was totally at home with the parallel dimensions, etc. I loved Alejandro interaction with his team, even his alpha attitude towards Deryn, which could be downright Neanderthal at times. I loved Rodriguez, i'm hoping that someday he'll get a book too, along with Andrea. All the supporting characters feel fully fledged and not window dressing to move the story along.
I have only one question, When is the next one Mandy?????????
Dr Deryn Murray, all-around geek, but beautiful with it, scientist by day and supernatural slayer by blood. She is hiding some major secrets on a dig in a parallel dimension, staffed almost exclusively by supers. Deciphering Avatarian in an ancient temple, she becomes aware of a malevolent force watching her.
Her best friend and cat shifter, Dr Ondrea Harris, and herself are being guarded by shifters and fae, lead by Colonel Alejandro Vargas, a jaguar shifter. The Tomb Guards were designed to protect the Avatars and some have turned traitor. They see Deryn and Alejandro as threats and then as a means to overthrow the Avatars.
I thought the premise was fab and as I loved the movie Stargate I was totally at home with the parallel dimensions, etc. I loved Alejandro interaction with his team, even his alpha attitude towards Deryn, which could be downright Neanderthal at times. I loved Rodriguez, i'm hoping that someday he'll get a book too, along with Andrea. All the supporting characters feel fully fledged and not window dressing to move the story along.
I have only one question, When is the next one Mandy?????????
July 16, 2015
Were-panther Colonel Alejandro Vargas is stationed at a base in an alternate realm and he is having a REALLY hard time trying to ignore the new civilian doctor sent to read the temple ruins. He is strangely drawn to her but she is human and not interested…or is she? Dr. Deryn Murray is not what she seems to be, a natural slayer and direct descendent of the Avatars (gods) is there not only to translate the ruins but to protect the base inhabitants who are unable to sense or fight against the ancient warriors and evil in the realm. Deryn masks her powers for fear the supernaturals will attack her for what she is; but she finds herself drawn to Alex as he is to her, as they get to know each other and the enemy makes itself known they find much more of their lives have intertwined then they realized and also the majority of the shifters are fiercely protective of her not afraid of her. Unfortunately Alex is overprotective (especially after mating her) and “for her own protection” he forces her to stay back on Earth and they lose each other when the portal is tampered with causing time to go out of sync and the enemy crosses over to Earth without having to use the barrier; impersonating Deryn and leading Alex on a wild goose chase to find the real one. Great book, highly recommend it!!
March 17, 2015
I was given an ARC by the author for an honesr review.
This book is a 2 review and that is only cause i loved the characters.
I could try to write what the book is about but truthfully its so confusing that i won't even try.
The story is chaotic and a bunch of things happen that we do not know why and most of them simply happen cause no reason at.
The family connections between the characters are simply not worth the time following up cause in the end you'll only get more comfused and the story just keeps knotting itself more and more and leaves us hanging with a "heh?" question since it doesn't solve anything in the end.
Also since page one i had the feeling i was dropped in the middle of the book and i had missed viatal info that were needed for me to get the story
The story if edited has great potentials and the book could be more than 3 stars but at its current state it is not.
Once again it was clear that no beta reader or proof reader has seen it to correct said mistakes and even note down all the crazy and all the confusion that goes on in the book.
As weird as it may seem i did enjoy this book.
This book is a 2 review and that is only cause i loved the characters.
I could try to write what the book is about but truthfully its so confusing that i won't even try.
The story is chaotic and a bunch of things happen that we do not know why and most of them simply happen cause no reason at.
The family connections between the characters are simply not worth the time following up cause in the end you'll only get more comfused and the story just keeps knotting itself more and more and leaves us hanging with a "heh?" question since it doesn't solve anything in the end.
Also since page one i had the feeling i was dropped in the middle of the book and i had missed viatal info that were needed for me to get the story
The story if edited has great potentials and the book could be more than 3 stars but at its current state it is not.
Once again it was clear that no beta reader or proof reader has seen it to correct said mistakes and even note down all the crazy and all the confusion that goes on in the book.
As weird as it may seem i did enjoy this book.
August 30, 2015
I love Warriors of Darkness! Deryn is different but only a few know how. She knows that the men and women are in danger and she is determined to save them. Alejandro isn't sure why he is so attracted to Deryn. He is sure that she would not be accepted by his family and he is beginning to care less the more he gets to know her. I really enjoyed seeing how Ms. Roth wove these two strong willed individuals into a unit. I loved the interaction between not only Alex and Deryn but also the secondary characters. She does a wonderful job of setting for more in this series (hint, hint.) But back to Deryn and Alejandro. Alejandro is a strong protective alpha who has to learn that being human doesn't mean weak. And Deryn has to learn to lean on and allow others to help. I really enjoyed seeing Ms. Roth build this new world. I want to see what will happen and am impatiently waiting for the rest of the story.
January 7, 2015
I generally cannot fanthom a decent storyline.
The book has no real lead, it twists itself into a little ball of knots. And i think it gets to the point where its a little boring. The plot isn't exactly ground breaking and different so I guess the author has tried to add some mystery, it just doesn't really work.
I have spent over a week or so to try and read this and i am now giving up. I dont even care about finding out if the heroine gets with the guy. That is the end goal i assume...
A good part which earns the star is the actual heroine isnt boring shes quite amusing. its interesting to read a heroine being quirky in a different way and not in the usual way that authors tend to stick to...
End point is that it just doesn't flow for me and it is a real shame. Really sad I cant read it through properly.
The book has no real lead, it twists itself into a little ball of knots. And i think it gets to the point where its a little boring. The plot isn't exactly ground breaking and different so I guess the author has tried to add some mystery, it just doesn't really work.
I have spent over a week or so to try and read this and i am now giving up. I dont even care about finding out if the heroine gets with the guy. That is the end goal i assume...
A good part which earns the star is the actual heroine isnt boring shes quite amusing. its interesting to read a heroine being quirky in a different way and not in the usual way that authors tend to stick to...
End point is that it just doesn't flow for me and it is a real shame. Really sad I cant read it through properly.
December 20, 2014
Deryn and Alejandro are working together in a realm that is close to Earth and they find themselves attracted to each other but fight that attraction due their own personal reasons. Fate has other plans for this couple and they must work together to save not only themselves, but their friends and family. These two mates are both strong and stubborn, but love those they consider family and will do what it takes to save them. There are a lot of secrets between them and also some that have been kept from them. What will happen as those secrets are revealed and will they destroy everything? I hope this becomes a series because the story just ends without finding if they stop the bad guys and I want to see more about the secondary characters.
I received a copy of this book for a honest review..
I received a copy of this book for a honest review..
June 11, 2015
I loved this! I didn’t want the book to end. Warriors of Darkness kept me pulled in and intrigued. I loved that Deryn seemed to be in her own world but yet aware of what was happening around her. Alejandro was great that he couldn’t stay away from her. There was a lot of missteps by both Deryn and Alejandro as they became involved. The mystery of the temple and the things that Deryn could see that no one else could kept the pass of the book going. Kane, a close friend since childhood was overprotective but in a good way that left me wanting to see more if him in another book. A lot of characters made an appearance at the end of the story that had only previously been mentioned. Maybe giving room for more of this story? I hope so as there seems to be much more that the characters and the mystery of the temples could give.
June 29, 2015
This book was so very good. I loved the characters of Deryn and Alejandro. i found myself unwilling to put the book down once I started it, I read the whole book in one sitting. Action packed, sexy and incredibly well written Roth has done it again. I found the whole cast of characters to be very interesting, I would love to learn more about the supporting characters. This love story was rich and complex. Despite being natural enemies Alejandro and Deryn couldn't resist each other. Their passion was fierce and they were going to fight to be together despite the odds against them, even against the enemies that they couldn't see. Deryn and Alejandro's lives were more entwined then they could ever know, their connection going back to before her birth. They had a love that was meant to be and this was a awesome story.
July 9, 2015
After reading many of Ms. Roth's' books, this one wasn't one of my favorites. It was a quick read for being a full length novel, but it seemed very disjointed. The story line included many plot twist and turns, but they did not flow seamlessly to make them feel like one integrated story. The main plot was the relationship between Alejandro and Deryn. They are both more than they appear to be and are hiding that fact from almost everyone, especially each other. What begins to get confusing is how the story then goes back in time, forward in time and then culminates in discoveries that are extremely hard to believe. If this is the beginning of a series, which by the way it ends it seems to be, I will read other installments because the basic premise of the story is a good one.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 1, 2015
I instantly fell in love with the heroine of this story. Deryn Murray is very quirky and makes you wonder is she insane or just too smart for her own good. Col. Alejandro Varjas is a panther shifter who thinks his commanding officers are insane when they put a human, Deryn, under his command in a base full of shifters. Little does he know that Deryn is more then he was expecting. She has been dreaming of Alejandro (Alex) for months and will do everything in her power to prevent her dreams from coming true.
Alex is a true Alpha male thinking that Deryn needs his protection. Deryn, a scientist by profession, is a natural born slayer. She is an amazing figher in her own right. Some scenes did make me want to hit Alex over the head but overall it was a good book. I loved the secondary characters as well and would love to see Mandy expand with additional stories on each of them.
Alex is a true Alpha male thinking that Deryn needs his protection. Deryn, a scientist by profession, is a natural born slayer. She is an amazing figher in her own right. Some scenes did make me want to hit Alex over the head but overall it was a good book. I loved the secondary characters as well and would love to see Mandy expand with additional stories on each of them.
January 5, 2015
I will attempt not to post any spoilers but it may happen.
I have to say this is a super interesting and compelling story! Very strong plot, but at times very confusing as to who was who. Now it is packed full of entertaining tid bits and wraps around in a super weird but makes sense kind of way. As, the story unfolds you get twisted around a bit and turned around but in the end it does get explained but at times you are left scratching your head.
Now, I can this as a set for each of the males in this book to find their true mate with some ummm very very strong females leading them around a bit! Now, it does end rather fast with the bad guys coming and ads start at 94% which is not that bad considering the over all average for ads in books lately have been closer to 84%.
I have to say this is a super interesting and compelling story! Very strong plot, but at times very confusing as to who was who. Now it is packed full of entertaining tid bits and wraps around in a super weird but makes sense kind of way. As, the story unfolds you get twisted around a bit and turned around but in the end it does get explained but at times you are left scratching your head.
Now, I can this as a set for each of the males in this book to find their true mate with some ummm very very strong females leading them around a bit! Now, it does end rather fast with the bad guys coming and ads start at 94% which is not that bad considering the over all average for ads in books lately have been closer to 84%.
February 6, 2015
Another good one from Mandy Roth. Deryn is a slayer, feared by Vamps and shifters, although they only need to worry if they need policing. She is on assignment with Col. Alejandro Vargas and his team on another realm what he doesn't know she is here to protect him. He feels the same with her, unaware of her powers which she hides.
The story line is complex with a number of villains that are not easily spotted or dealt with. The emotions range from love, lust, loyalty, jealousy, friendship, fear, protectiveness, hatred--you name this one has it. There are battles, dream battles, magik and teasing banter, and a complex history that is slowly reveled. You won't want to put this one down until the last page.
I was provided an ARC of the ebook.
The story line is complex with a number of villains that are not easily spotted or dealt with. The emotions range from love, lust, loyalty, jealousy, friendship, fear, protectiveness, hatred--you name this one has it. There are battles, dream battles, magik and teasing banter, and a complex history that is slowly reveled. You won't want to put this one down until the last page.
I was provided an ARC of the ebook.
May 28, 2015
One of the out of the box stores for Mandy and it's great. I love the interaction between Deryn and Alejandro. I love how theres so much playful banter between the characters. Fulk in particular. It's one of those stories where from moment 1 the characters are introduced you just know you want a certain couple to be together. It was that way with the Deryn and Alejandro.
The sense of family in this book is strong. I really did love how no matter if it was the men serving on the world or the blood relatives-you knew family was important and I like that this was a strong standard in this story. It was different than the average paranormal romance.
Wonderful out of the box story for Mandy. Hitting it out of the park as usual.
The sense of family in this book is strong. I really did love how no matter if it was the men serving on the world or the blood relatives-you knew family was important and I like that this was a strong standard in this story. It was different than the average paranormal romance.
Wonderful out of the box story for Mandy. Hitting it out of the park as usual.
June 24, 2014
This is a 2, only because I loved Deryn and Alejandro...Once again for this author the premise was there for what could be a wonderful book, but it missed the mark. The story was disjointed and seemed to be missing valuable background, like what the hell is a kektau? what are tomb guards? who are the avatars and where did they come from? I'm sorry there were tidbits of info on all the subjects and nothing was every explained or gone into with enough depth to make it an enriching part of the story. You are constantly left wondering about these things and I for one hate to be left hanging. And my final point.....talk about hanging?, the ending sucked!!!
March 19, 2015
The story had so much potential, but alas the chaotic way it was put just ruined it. Frankly the heroine was so erratic, that i could not imagine her being some great ancient descendant. The male is so contradictory at times too for me,going on like some dumb bloke that i wanted to smash him with something hard on the head. The relationship are so confused its not worth it to even try to figure them out.The story seems like jumping from time to time and continues missing vital parts for the reader to understand it. Having in mind i like Mandy M. Roth books I really tried to like this one book, but it gets 2 stars mainly for the nice mythology story,Fulk and Che.
June 3, 2015
Unique and very entertaining
Wow, just WOW this is an awesome book. We have shifters and vampires and Gods and their decedents and so much more. We also have a love story to rival so many. Magic is in abundant supply is this story as well. Near the end of the book we find just how much the two main love characters were meant for each other. This is a full self-contained story but I know if the author wishes she can build on the world she has created. Well written and very enjoyable to read.
Wow, just WOW this is an awesome book. We have shifters and vampires and Gods and their decedents and so much more. We also have a love story to rival so many. Magic is in abundant supply is this story as well. Near the end of the book we find just how much the two main love characters were meant for each other. This is a full self-contained story but I know if the author wishes she can build on the world she has created. Well written and very enjoyable to read.
September 13, 2015
Warriors of Darkness is sexy and full of action. I really liked the length of this story and that it was fully fleshed out with the characters and world very well-developed. I liked the complicated relationship between Deryn and Alejandro, especially the history that is revealed. I was surprised by some of the things revealed, which was really exciting. This is a really good story that's definitely worth getting.
Warriors of Darkness is also included in the Alpha Shifter Seductions box set, which is a great value for some great stories.
Warriors of Darkness is also included in the Alpha Shifter Seductions box set, which is a great value for some great stories.
July 23, 2014
I got this in the Shifter Fated Mates box set. This was kind of a confusing story. It starts one way, things happen, nothing gets explained, then ends in a completely different way than what was expected. It was almost like the author yelled "Plot Twist!" then used an alternate ending. There is not even a mention on amazon if there is another book behind this one to explain the weird cliff hanger. This would have been a 2 star, but I just loved the little monkey "Che". (I love monkeys.)
December 28, 2014
FANTASTIC READ !!!
Wow! If you enjoy action, adventure, suspense, fantasy, romance, shifters and a menagerie of paranormal beings, then you will absolutely love this book. This book is the total package! I loved it! I was totally captivated from beginning to end. Exciting! Action Packed! Well Written! Smart! Original! Thrilling! Romantic! Sensual! Sexy! It kept me on the edge of my seat! Great entertainment!
Wow! If you enjoy action, adventure, suspense, fantasy, romance, shifters and a menagerie of paranormal beings, then you will absolutely love this book. This book is the total package! I loved it! I was totally captivated from beginning to end. Exciting! Action Packed! Well Written! Smart! Original! Thrilling! Romantic! Sensual! Sexy! It kept me on the edge of my seat! Great entertainment!
April 12, 2015
Normally Mandy's books are an automatic 5stars this one was a bit chaotic. A few times I had to go back and reread because I was like what?? This was a good story great characters and that wonderful sense of humor we get in Mandy's books but I think there was just to much going on. Over all a good story just too much crammed into one story maybe if this happens in a few books this would have been a 5 star book.
May 21, 2015
The store is a rather complex with a great many twists and turns, danger lurking in the shadows around every corner. The feeling of being right there in that moment with the characters was just outstanding. Mandy has such a way of writing that her words pull you into the moment and plops you right down in the middle of it all. She has become one of my favorite authors and I will be reading her books for years to come.
October 30, 2014
very convoluted tale of destined soul mates. part military, part sci fi, part paranormal, filled with hidden secrets kept for decades and magically excised memories. lots of confusion, lots of sex, a touch of racial prejudice and insane jealousy. rollicking, funny, touching and unpredictable. lots of real characters and funny.
December 8, 2014
I enjoyed reading this book and hope there will be more to this series. I enjoyed the twist of the heroine being the one trying to protect her mate (without knowing he is her mate) and hiding her true identity from everyone until near the end of the story. The final outcome left me defiantly wanting more from this couple.
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