Darkness by Laurann DohnerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Darkness, the 12th novel in Laurann Dohner’s fantastic New Species Series….and just as good as previous books!!!
I’ve been a fan of the New Species series from the when I read the first book and having met Darkness in previous books, I was really looking forward to finally reading his very own story.
He has always been one of the darkest New Species character having suffered immensely at the hands of the Mercile scientists. Trained as a killer and assassin, he has now become Homeland’s enforcer and executioner of untrainable or mad New Species. He hates and distrusts humans after seeing what was done to his fellow brothers and sisters. He also keeps away from any woman since the day he had been betrayed by someone he had loved and trusted. He has come to terms to be on his own for the rest of his life.
If there was one New Species character that deserved to find happiness, it’s Darkness.
FBI agent Katrina Perkins’s boss assigns her to work undercover at Homeland, the New Species home. Her mission is to find some prisoner there and work at getting him out.
Kat is dedicated to her job but is not pleased about her new duty. Wow, this was one hell of a strong character…kick-ass, tough cookie…and takes no prisoners!!!! To see her in action when she arrives at Homeland’s gate!!!!! This is Lara Croft in action!!!!
Is it any wonder that Darkness is impressed with his first sight of Kat? This is no needy woman…she’s courageous and totally in control.
Darkness may not trust Kat’s true intentions of her stay in Homeland but he cannot stop wanting her. To possess and control her. Yes, Darkness has a need to be in control…and yes he does like a bit of kink…
Kat was the perfect woman for Darkness. Strong and compassionate and adventurous too!! Agreeing to his request that they just have a sexual relationship with no feelings and love involved, hoping that he will not break her heart… ….
There was a time when I was unsure about Darkness’s behavior towards Kat…not wanting her to touch or kiss him was one of the things that I didn’t like. But then, this is a man who wants to keep his protective shield up…afraid to feel anything for a woman, afraid to love….But hell, Darkness, get your head together…you love this woman, so just get on with it and make sure you do not lose her!!!
Of course let’s not forget the really hot and sizzling sex scenes between these two….
Other things I adored in this story:
-Seeing the New Species kids….some really great scenes with them…they cute, adorable and totally lovable
-Kat’s roommate Missy…a romance writer…so so cool
-Meeting up again with the New Species characters we have come to know and love…Justice, Dr Trisha, Fury, Slade, Ellie and some new and interesting ones too
-Breeze…….please can we get her story soon!! I love this character. She has some of the best lines ever in this book…in fact I would love to see future books on some of the female New Species….
-The world that this author has created just keeps getting better and better with each book
-The friendship, kinship and caring between the New Species characters/community
A great addition to this series and I am looking forward to the next installment in huge anticipation.
One of my favorite quotes
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