The Darkest Kiss

Lords of the Underworld, Book 2

By: Gena Showalter

Narrated by: Max Bellmore

Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

She has tempted many men...but never found her equal.

Until now.

Though she has lived for centuries, Anya, goddess of anarchy, has never known pleasure. Until Lucien, the incarnation of death - a warrior eternally doomed to take souls to the hereafter. He draws her like no other. And Anya will risk anything to have him.

But when the merciless Lord of the Underworld is ordered by the gods to claim Anya herself, their uncontrollable attraction becomes an anguished pursuit. Now they must defeat the unconquerable forces that control them, before their thirst for one another demands a sacrifice of love beyond imagining....

Don't miss the other books in the Lords of the Underworld series.

©2008 Gena Showalter (P)2008 Audible, Inc.

The Demon that cares about everyone

If you could sum up The Darkest Kiss in three words, what would they be?

A true leader

What did you like best about this story?

That Lucien truly loves his partners and friends. He will do about anything to help them. I think Anya is a wonderful character and I like it when she gives up everything to save Lucien even though she is the goddess of anarchy.

Which character – as performed by Max Bellmore – was your favorite?

Lucien is one of my favorite in this series and Bellmore bring both his strength and his compassion through his tone. Lucien doesn't have to shout to be heard, but he always get to the point.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Not extreme, but I can't wait until Cronus gets his.

Gena's Erotic Urban Fantasy continues

What did you love best about The Darkest Kiss?

I enjoy urban fantasy, and erotica so this pretty much covers it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love all the characters they are very different from many other's in urban fantasy.

What does Max Bellmore bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He's wonderful at voices, and emotions. I can't imagine anyone else doing the series

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It is an erotic para normal novel series, and this is the first book of the series. I like urban fantasy, and this covers it pretty good. The erotica also is pretty heavy so if you're not looking for that then pass this series by. It will only get more intense as each book progresses. I did enjoy the story and have continued through the entire series.Also there is some very intense and graphic depictions of torture. Each book has something along those lines. After all were dealing with demons.

Even Better Than the First

Passion, romance, and sacrifice! With a wonderful continuation of the adventure from the first book. I am really looking forward to the next book in the series. I'm intrigued to find out how the series will end. I'm not an avid romance novel reader, but these ones have me hooked. Can't wait till my next credit is available so that I can get the next one.

Very boring romance

The story was still good but the romance was SO BORING. It's basically a make out book with lots of brooding

very hot and action filled

This is defiantaly a book you should not listen to aloud around others unless you are in a rated R setting. It is hot and sexy throughout!
That aside the story flows well but toward the middle and end you end up getting four stories in one which makes it a little hard to follow at times. And that damn music audible wants to play drives me crazy!
Overall I really did enjoy the book and story and it keep me on edge till the end.

BRANDE

I got hooked on the first Lords of the Underworld story by Gena Showalter. I adore Lucien and his story. He seems like such a scared (physically and emotionally), character with his past and internal turmoil, but Anya brings out Lucien and their story is addictive. I couldn't get enough and after reading the book I bought this audio book. Fast paced, and details come at you left and right. But truly fascinating to the last second!!!

The narrator captures the essence of the characters and made me care about them so much that I am counting the days until Lords of the Underworld 3 comes in July with Reyes' Story.

Love the Lords

This is a great series for a paranormal fan. I have these in actual book form and now I'm getting them in audio form. It's a nice change to listen to them. I enjoyed re-visiting Anya and Luciens story. This is a good story but I do believe the latter books in this series are better. It's important to get them in order to be able to have the full story of all the Lords. This is a series you can't go wrong with in investing in. A big plus on the price if you already have them on your Kindle.

Great book, not a lot of sex.

This is a really good book. It has a great plot and good story progression. I read a review saying that there was steamy sex in this book and I am one that loves a good sex scene. I was disappointed that there was really only one sex scene in this book as well as the others but the story is really great and worth the $ or credit. I have already listened to the first 3 books in this series and will be getting the others soon!!!

GREAT READ!

Author did an excellent job of developing characters throughout the series. Just enough love, sex, intrigue and turmoil. A little predictible, of course, but still a great read! Narrator is a little slow and drawn out BUT you get used to him. The only downside is that Audible does not offer all of the books in the series - I'm off to B&N to find the rest!

decent

A good story despite being a little over the top in a couple of parts, the part where they bound for example. I'll not go into further detail because I don't like spoilers. l am looking forward to finding out what happens next.