The Warlord Wants Forever … the sensually charged novella that started it all.
In this scorching series opener, New York Times best seller Kresley Cole introduces the captivating Immortals After Dark series.
The Warlord
Nikolai Wroth, a ruthless vampire general, will stop at nothing to find his bride, the one woman who can “blood” him, making his heart beat and filling him with strength. Coldly interested only in the power his bride will bring, he can hardly believe when Myst the Coveted awakens him body - and soul.
The Seductress
Famed throughout the world as the most beautiful Valkyrie, Myst has devoted her life to protecting a magical jewel and to fighting the vampires.
Wroth provides her with the perfect opportunity to torment her sworn enemy - for with his new heartbeat comes a consuming sexual desire that can be slaked only by her. Denying him, she flees, struggling to forget his searing, possessive kiss.
The Hunt is on
She eludes him for five years, but he has finally chased her to ground and stolen her enchanted jewel, giving him absolute power over her. Now that she’s his for the taking, he intends to make her experience firsthand the agonizing, unending lust she subjected him to for half a decade. Yet when Nikolai realizes he wants far more than vengeance from Myst and frees her, will she come back to him?
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"3.5 stars - Good, not great. Intricate world to get your head around in such a short story but looks promising. Feisty, humorous heroines always a plus. Although I found, perhaps because it's a novella, it was more sex less substance/story. Hopefully the rest will have stronger storylines."
— Nathalie (4 out of 5 stars)
" Just reread this, love it! "
— Sharona, 2/2/2014" Nikolai Wroth & Myst story is a sure hook! Couldn't put the story down. Definatley want to read the whole series ASAP. "
— Mare, 2/2/2014" Basically a short story that is a prelude to the Immortals after Dark series. It's very short only about a 100 pages. The publisher should actually tack this story onto the second Immortals after Dark "A Hunger Like No Other," then the whole series would make a lot more sense. "
— Jolene, 1/6/2014" Too short, but the story was great! Original enough in an over populated genre. I can't wait to read all of her books! "
— Sandi, 1/3/2014" want the story to be longer. but i still loved it. "
— Maricela, 12/15/2013" Oh my Oh my Oh my, well well well wroth you are totally my own warlord. and wow just wow. Myst the coveted. hehe "
— Esther, 11/16/2013" This has A LOT of fluff! I almost blushed :O "
— Lexxie, 10/16/2013" Light on romance, heavy on erotica, getting into characters "
— Dhaverma, 9/19/2013" Pure trash. The weak plot was secondary to the usual hot sex scenes. I LIKE good sex scenes, but a book should have a good story, too. This one didn't. I won't read another book by this author. If I could give it minus five stars, I would. "
— Alice, 9/15/2013" Short story with Mist and Wroth. I love Kresley Cole's writing, and this was another good story. Not my favorite, and not a lot happened, really, but good all the same. A fair amt of the end was evoked to a preview of Lothaire, which I have already read. Worth the time. "
— Vertrees, 8/18/2013" An extra star for the humour. She made me grin multiple times. Myst and Nikolai work together, I guess. I find the characters just don't get sufficient development in a shorter length. "
— Mary, 7/13/2013" I really liked this short story and can't wait to read the others in this series. It's free to read now, so if you have not read it, you should..:) "
— Terri, 7/1/2013" I really loved the premise of this book, but the sex scenes were a bit too raunchy for me. "
— Brittany, 3/21/2013" Read this a few years ago and still remember how annoying Myst was. "
— TallMocha, 1/10/2013" I am in big trouble. I didn't even want to read this series...BIG trouble I tell ya... "
— ★Jennifer★, 7/2/2012" I JUST LOVED THIS BOOK... but i will admite this story line was a bit thin, but hey the author made it work.... a hot warloard vampire hmm who could want more lol... but anyway this is a must read quite entertaining.. this books a keeper.. "
— Tina, 6/24/2012" So this series has a lot of potencial. The mitycal and mithological creatures plus I suspect a good arch keeps it intresting. "
— Ingrid, 6/11/2012" Another wonderful addition to the Immortals After Dark series! Wicked sexy and loads of fun! "
— Morgana, 3/11/2012" More of a prequel novella to IAD... "
— BamaGal, 2/21/2012" Loved this can see how this series is going to get better as it goes on !! "
— Kat, 11/1/2011" Meh I guess. I love mythological characters but the writing is flat and made me cringe at times. Some things made me uncomfortable too. I don't know if I'll read more of the author. "
— Jade, 10/16/2011" I like this. Seems like the vampires and Valkyries are going to be besties. Kinda. <br/><br/>If the entire series is short and smexy - we'll get along just fine :) "
— Eleanor, 10/13/2011" Ms. Cole's Lore promises to be a fascinating world. This titillating novella begins her Immortals After Dark series and it was a great read! I can't wait to start on the next installment, A Hunger Like No Other. 4 Stars. "
— Angela, 9/21/2011" I didn't expect anything less from her. Running from your mate for 5 years? Wow. But, always a happy ending. I loved it.Nikolas Wroth, a vampire, heart beats for Myst the Coveted. Read to find out more! "
— Yianna, 9/20/2011" I didnt even know this existed...I started with A Hunger like No Other!!! So this is fun to be reading to get the back story on Myst and Wroth...and yummy sex!!! xoxoxo "
— Michelle, 9/19/2011" Great short book. Kresley grabs your attention and you hate when the story is over. "
— Michelle, 9/12/2011" Nicholai Wroth and Myst the Coveted. <br/> <br/>Short and kinda sweet... if you can call a Valkyrie sweet... <br/> <br/>And Wroth is an impressive Vamp warrior. <br/> <br/>First of the Immortals After Dark series. "
— Maddux, 9/1/2011" OMG! My first audiobook and my face was red the whole time. Review to follow shortly. "
— Wendy, 8/21/2011" Great Short Novella to a new series! "
— Yvonne, 8/21/2011" what a teaser, I'm hooked on yet another series about the supernatural world. Again the two lovers are hiding their true feelings, lots of misunderstanding and resentment, and in the end it all works out and they are reunited. Not rocket science but I love it. "
— Vibeke, 8/11/2011" Read this one out of order and had a hard time finding it,but had to know about Myst!<br/><br/> "
— Acacia, 12/1/2010Kresley Cole is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Immortals after Dark paranormal series and the Sutherland series, MacCarrick Brothers series, and the Arcana Chronicles, as well as a stand-alone novel. Her books have been translated into many languages, garnered multiple RITA Awards, and consistently appear on the bestseller lists in the United States and abroad.
Robert Petkoff is an actor and audiobook narrator who has won a prestigious Audie Award and multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and has been named an AudioFile Golden Voice. He has appeared on Chappelle’s Show, Law & Order, and Quantum Leap. His Broadway credits include Sir Robin in Spamalot, Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof, and Tateh in Ragtime.