Crave the Night by Lara Adrian

 

Publisher: Delacorte Press
Date published: August 5, 2014
ISBN: 9780345532633
Paranormal romance
Print
 

Reviewed by Gabrielle
 

Weblink: http://www.randomhouse.com/book/215747/crave-the-night-by-lara-Adrian

Obtained via publisher

Rating: 3.5 Hearts

 

All Nathan has known is being bred as an assassin and then the Order.  Emotions are not needed nor are they welcome. Yet Nathan cannot keep them buried forever especially after Jordana kisses him. From that moment on she is all he can think about. Jordana begins to find what she longs for in Nathan. She only knows what is expected of her not what she feels. The two find themselves brought together by fate and trying to decide if it is truly love that they feel and if they are willing to fight for it.

I enjoyed this latest addition to the Breed series by Lara Adrian. She continues to keep the stories fresh and exciting. With each new book I feel as if I am escaping in to a new world. Nathan and Jordana make a great couple. They complement one another very well. We get to see both of these characters grow in this story. Both have fought hard to be where they are now and continue to do so. As their story unfolds we learn much more about their world. There are new enemies to fight and new friends to make. As we continue to visit this world we are treated to the new generation and are also treated with visits from past characters, keeping readers intrigued and up to date on many of the characters that we have grown to know and love in this series. I enjoyed seeing how all the characters grow and live their lives.

I enjoyed the new twists and turns that this author is taking this series on with this new generation. I loved watching Nathan and Jordana open themselves up. Watching their relationship blossom makes for a nice read. While their story is hot the love that these two begin to have shows in abundance throughout their story. This is a fast paced tale full of emotions and actions that will keep your attention from page one and all the way to the very end.


This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian

Book 10 of the Midnight Breeds series

Publisher Delacorte Press

Date published February 2012

ISBN 978-0345530875

Paranormal Romance

Hardcover

Obtained via:   Publisher

Reviewed by danny.lrm@gmail.com

The Breed warriors are right in the middle of their war against the mad vampire Dragos.

After Sterling Chase met Tavia Fairchild in the previous book “Deeper than midnight” their story continues. When they meet again she is shocked that he is a vampire and to make matters even worse for her she is one, too, a Gen One, a first generation vampire. Her true self was repressed by meds, because someone had bigger plans for her. The people she trusted most, betrayed her. Tavia’s life is in great danger and the only safe place is the Order compound.

Chase planned to disappear, but before he was able to do that Tavia arrived at the compound and somehow he can’t stay away from her. Everything in her screams that she should stay a way from him, but she can’t resist the attraction that rages between them.

I have been a fan of this series since the first book was released and I couldn’t wait for this book to be released and I wasn’t disappointed. The book was a real page turner. Sterling Chase was already in the previous book a fascinating character and this time he was a great hero. Well done. Ms. Adrian.

DARKER AFTER MIDNIGHT is the tenth book in Lara Adrian’s famous Midnight Breed series and I highly recommend to read the books of this series in the right reading order, not only because for your reading pleasure but also because the stories are strongly connected. Sterling Chase gets finally his happy end and many more plotlines come to a satisfying end. Ms. Adrian brings certain plotlines to an end, but opens up many more.

I am looking forward to read the next book in the series “Edge of Dawn”.

THIS IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT OF THIS BOOK. THIS IS AN OBJECTIVE UNBIASED REVIEW

TAKEN BY MIDNIGHT: By Lara Adrian

Book Eight, in The Midnight Breed Series
Publisher: Bantam Dell
Date: September 2010
ISBN: 9780440245278
Paranormal Romance
Mass Market Paperback
Reviewed by Pam
Obtained from Publisher


Almost destroyed while being attacked in the Alaskan wilderness, Jenna Darrow finds herself changed in many ways she doesn’t understand. Taken to the vampires Boston Order unwillingly at first, for shelter and healing, she soon begins to understand their mission. When she gets to know the handsome, broody, dark-eyed Brock, Jenna finds herself longing for more than the healing in his hands.

Brock has helped her survive and is pledged to keep her safe. When passion brings him a physical relationship with Jenna, he tries hard to dismiss his feelings. But Jenna finds not only healing and comfort.

A reign of terror will come soon, if they can’t find and destroy the vampire and its assassins who want to enslave the whole earth.

TAKEN BY MIDNIGHT, is a dark story with very interesting characters and a great setting. The vampires are not the usual fanged murderers, but doing a job under their leader, Lucan. Their chosen female mates are also dedicated to their men and the work they do.

Brock, the main hero in this story is a man with a haunted past, who feels he doesn’t deserve happiness. Along with the self-doubting heroine, who feels she has no right to be alive, not realizing they would make a formidable team. The Vampires and their mates are high-tech and brought to life really well. The sex scenes are hot and very, very believable. I loved this book and will look forward to reading more, about The Orders head, Lucan and his interesting warriors.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement of this book.

ASHES OF MIDNIGHT by Lara Adrian

Publisher: Dell
Date issued: June 2009
ISBN: 978-0-440-24450-9
Paranormal romance
Paperback
Reviewed by Valerie




Andreas Reichen was thought to be dead, but he survived a terrible attack that slaughtered his Breed brethren. Now he is bent on revenge and his newfound pyro-talents are consuming him as he literally burns his enemies alive. He is after the mastermind behind the attack and realizes that his one time lover, Claire has become the bonded-mate of his enemy. When her husband is attacked, Claire has to flee her home, but before she can, Andreas arrives in a cloak of flames. She can’t believe her eyes and also cannot believe that her husband had anything to do with the attack on Andreas’s brethren. But things go from bad to worse and Claire is together with the man she never stopped loving. But the road to love is paved in flame that threatens to consume them both.

I have heard a lot about this series and this is the first book I have read. Fortunately, it isn’t necessary to read the books before to know what is going on, but believe me, when you’ve read this one you will want to rush out and get the other ones. Lara Adrian has written a wonderful story that will grab you and pull you into her world. Her characters leap off the pages. Andreas is just hunkalicious and you will be rooting for him and Claire. This story is full of adventure and action. The plot just carries you along and I was frantically turning the pages. It is easy to read and the plot is easy to follow. The writing is very tight and there are a few things going on at once. Guess who is going to get the backlist? Guess who is waiting impatiently for the next book? ME!!

Midnight Breed Book 5: VEIL OF MIDNIGHT by Lara Adrian

Publisher Dell
Date published January 2009
ISBN 978-0-440-24449-3
Paranormal Romance
Mass Market Paperback
Reviewed by Susan



Nikolai is searching for a killer. Someone has been targeting Gen One vampires for extinction and the Order decided to reach out to all the Gen Ones for their cooperation to search for the killers. Sergei Yakut declined the Order’s invitation so Nikolai has been dispatched to talk to him. Renata is a breedmate under Sergei’s control. Her meeting with Nikolai is explosive and they find themselves fated to meet again.

Veil of Midnight features the pairing of Nikolai and Renata who will arouse the readers’ interest. Nikolai is a powerful and very strong character. He definitely fits the mold of the alpha male. His attraction to Renata is instantaneous. She definitely knocks him for a loop on the emotional level. He never thought he would find a woman that would turn his world around but she does. Renata is more than capable of holding her own with him. Her past is heart-wrenching and the author gives us her story in full details. We get to know her very well and we get into her head. Her relationship with Mira is wonderful. Renata’s mothering instinct is strong and she will do anything for Mira. The combination of Renata and Nikolai works. We have two compelling characters that match each other on all levels. At times, they both have to bend and these are the moments when they feel real. I do have to mention the minor storyline featuring Reichen was fascinating to me. This reader wanted to know what happened to Reichen and hopes his story will be forthcoming.

Veil of Midnight is the fifth book in the Midnight Breed series. As in her previous books, there is a lot happening in this world, Ms. Adrian is building and expanding her world with new characters as well as adding twists to her story. There is plenty to enjoy in her newest book and we look forward to the next one.

MIDNIGHT RISING by Lara Adrian

Publisher Bantam
Date published April 2008
ISBN 978-0440244448
Paranormal Romance
Mass Market Paperback
Reviewed by Susan



Dylan Alexander has been able to see spirits so when a female spirit appears before her, she isn’t surprised however they have never communicated with her. This ghost implores her to save him but Dylan doesn’t know who it is. Dylan, a reporter, discovers a hidden tomb that will change her life forever. Rio, a Breed Warrior, was horribly injured in a battle with the Rogues. He was physically injured and emotionally hurt by the betrayal of his breed mate, Eva, who caused the death of a fellow warrior as well as his injuries.

Midnight Rising is the 4th book in this series by Lara Adrian. It continues to sparkle and entertain as we meet Rio up close and personal. Rio is consumed by his pain and anger. He wants to die but fate has other plans for him. Dylan’s meeting with Rio may have been preordained as the spirit of Eva implores her to help him. Dylan is quite a spunky heroine. She is placed in an unusual situation and she rolls with it the best that she can. The author has done a wonderful job of exploring the lead couple and developing their story. The hero has great depth to him. He is powerful yet very capable of showing tenderness especially toward the woman he loves. Ms. Adrian has created a heroine worthy of Rio in Dylan. The reader can’t help but notice the sparks that fly between her and Rio. The lead couple’s chemistry is sizzling hot and it was thoroughly enjoyable to read about their exploits.

If you are a lover of this series, you will have to get this latest book. Characters from the previous books, makes appearances and it was nice to see them again. Ms. Adrian has further developed her “world” and it continues to enthrall this reader!