Plot Summary
Cadeon Weode has a secret. Not so much a secret as a past, actually. The guilt will haunt him forever...save for the one thing he can do to atone for his sins. Of course, the one key to his success--a halfling by the name of Holly Ashwin--isn't all that she appears. It seems as if letting her go is going to be as difficult as righting the wrong he committed so many eons ago.
Of course, Holly herself is no enigma. Raised as a human, she has no idea what is to come, until a demon comes to guard her as if she were his own personal pet. What transpires after is a long, deep tale of redemption, desire, and betrayal. Who will come out on top? Well, that's anyone's guess.
Kresley Cole is one of today's forerunning historical and paranormal romance authors. He is known best for his stunning Immortals After Dark series, which has claimed the hearts of many readers and made a fantasy fan of even more. He has won several awards, including several in the fantasy genre. His first novel was written in 2003, and he has since risen to the top of the New York Times bestsellers list. He is renowned for his humor, wit, and sensual writing. His books are beloved by fans of fantasy and romance alike.
"Another one in the same vein from Kresley Cole. Cade Woede knows who his fated female is, but it also turns out she's the Vessel and he has to give her up in order to right the wrong he did his brother 9 centuries before. He lies to her and takes her to the sorcerer who's going to trade a sword that can kill the usurper to Rydstrom's throne in exchange for her. Demon meets girl, girl overcomes inner hand-ups to trust demon, demon betrays girl, girl forgives demon because she sees he had no choice. Getting pretty formulaic at this point, but they're still fun to read and fast moving."
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Emilyn (4 out of 5 stars)
Publisher Summary
RITA Award-winning author Kresley Cole continues her bestselling Immortals after Dark series with this electrifying tale of a ruthless demon mercenary and the lovely young halfling who enchants him.
A seductive beauty he can never have yet can't resist…
Cadeon Woede will stop at nothing to atone for the one wrong that will haunt him forever. But once he secures the key to his redemption, the halfling Holly Ashwin, Cade finds that the woman he thought he could use for his own ends and then forget haunts him as much as his past.
A tormented warrior she should fear but can't deny…
Raised as a human, Holly never knew that some frightening legends are real—until she encounters a brutal demon who inexplicably guards her like a treasure. Thrust into a sensual new world of myth and power, with him as her protector, she begins to crave the demon's wicked touch.
Surrender to dark desires…
But just when he earns Holly's trust, will Cade be forced to betray the only woman who can sate his wildest needs and claim his heart?
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About Kresley Cole
Kresley 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.
About Robert Petkoff
Robert Petkoff is an actor and audiobook narrator who has won a prestigious Audie Award and multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards. 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.