Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter Novels) (edition 2008)

This was a really fun book to read! Different kinds of vampires, sorceresses, psychics, fights and some nice fluff. Just what I needed to read when I don't have to read poems or Platon ;) ( )

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Ugh. I had to keep checking how far I was on this audiobook so I'd know how much longer I had to endure it. I usually prefer a tad bit more plot along with all that...ahem..."night pleasure" business. Honestly, when those two weren't actively participating in it, they were thinking about it. Cue the eye rolling--which really isn't a good idea when you're driving. ;-) I haven't decided if I'm going to try another one in the series yet...maybe they get better? Eternal optimist here...if I do, it won't be terribly soon. Only plus is it was nice to see an older Nick than in the YA series--he was a fun character, at least. Ash wasn't bad either--but then he was only in the last quarter of the book. Everyone else was fairly lame. ( )

I adore this story! ( )

Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Book #1 in the Dark Hunters series.
4 Stars

Synopsis:
Unlike the other members of her family, Amanda Deveraux is not enamored of the supernatural. She is, therefore, unimpressed upon finding herself handcuffed to Kyrian of Thrace, a former Macedonian commander reincarnated as a vampire, or Dark Hunter, and sworn to protect humanity from soul-sucking demons. As they grow closer both emotionally and physically, Amanda and Kyrian must overcome their individual fears in order to rid the world of the dangerous demonic foe fixated on destroying them first.

Review:
Let me preface this review with a disclaimer that while I enjoy paranormal romances involving psychics, ghosts and shape shifters, I am not a fan of vampires. That said, I like the premise of the Dark Hunters perhaps because they are not vampires in the traditional sense, but rather creations established on the basis of Greek mythology, which is one of my academic interests.
The characters are endearing, especially Kyrian, whose tortured past contributed greatly to my enjoyment of the book. The world of the Dark Hunters is unique, intricate and imaginative, and I look forward to the incorporation of various mythologies in future installments. Unfortunately, Kenyon’s imagination does not extend to the formulaic storyline, or the insipid and clichéd descriptions of her male characters. There are also numerous references to popular culture, which may irritate some readers. Lastly, I was disappointed by the incongruity between the origins of the characters and their use of modern language, which seems inconsistent with their characterization. The reading experience would be better served if they used more period appropriate language and dialect.
Recommendation: Overall, this book is a solid beginning to the series and I recommend reading it. ( )