Not as good as the first one Jacob. I felt it lacked spark.

Not a bad read, just ok ( )

This is the second book in Jacquelyn Frank's series Nightwalkers. Gideon has been somewhat a mystery so I was happy to find out about him in this book. He seemed so cold and unfeeling in the first book, but in this book Frank's really lets you see his personality. He has a volitile relationship with Legna but during the course of the book all that changes and you see Gideon as a hugely different type of character. He is warm, caring and sexy!
The plot in this book is about the characters fighting deadly necromancers. It can be explosive in some areas which makes for an exciting read. I again love J. Frank's writing style and the way she brings to life these individual characters. Definately a good read for paranormal/romance lovers. ( )

They're called the Nightwalkers—proud, ancient beings who live in the shadows, existing just beyond the human world. But there are also dangerous humans who hunt them—necromancers who use the blackest magic to manipulate them. And for a Demon named Gideon, the battle against these evil forces will soon be all too personal.

AS A HEALER, HE KNOWS HER BODY.
BUT IT'S HER HEART HE WANTS.

For a thousand years, Gideon has healed his people. And as the oldest surviving male of his race, his wisdom has always been respected without question. But Gideon knows that even he is vulnerable to the powerful, primitive desires that befall his kind during Hallowed moons—and nine years ago that truth was hammered home when he found himself claiming Magdelegna, the Demon King's sister, in a wild embrace.



Horrified by his lack of control, he left her wanting and furious—and then exiled himself for the better part of a decade.

Now, with necromancers threatening his people—and Magdelegna nearly their victim—Gideon must face another truth. He and the beautiful, stubborn Magdelegna are destined to be together, to share a love as deep and old as time itself. But first he needs to regain her trust. Then he'll have to save her life.

Every night holds secrets. ( )

**Courtesy of CK2S Kwips & Kritiques**

Gideon lost control once, and paid dearly for it at the hands of the Enforcer. He is determined to never allow it to happen again. But that is easier said than done when he continuously crosses paths with the beautiful and confusing Mind Demon, Magdelegna. As the oldest living Demon, Gideon has seen and done much, but nothing can prepare him for Legna, although she is barely more than a child by Demon standards. Self-control should come naturally to the Body Demon, yet he is confounded time and again by the maddening moods of the empathic Legna even while he is irresistibly drawn to her.

Legna hasn’t forgiven Gideon for that fateful night so long ago. It lives in her memories like it was yesterday, stoking the fires of her temper whenever she sees the frustrating Gideon. Can the man really be so clueless that he doesn’t realize how he hurt her before? Worse, with each encounter Legna comes to realize that Gideon is her destined mate. Mate or not, Legna refuses to tie herself to a man who cannot give her all of himself, body and soul.

An attack on a friend throws the two together, forcing them to confront their growing bond. But is it strong enough to withstand the secrets Gideon still harbors? When faced with the truth of his past, can Legna understand, forgive, and love him regardless? Can Gideon forgive himself?

The day I received a beautiful ARC of Jacquelyn Frank’s sequel to Jacob: The Nightwalkers in the mail, I considered myself to be one of the luckiest reviewers around. Reading Gideon: The Nightwalkers only reinforced that feeling! With only two published books to date, this author is wedged firmly at the top of both my auto-buy list and my must-be-read-first list!

Legna (Magdelegna) captured our hearts with her role in the first novel, and I was happy to see her return in the second book. Her warmth, grace, and charm were already evident in Jacob, but the depth of her personality is in full force in Gideon. As peacemaker to the two Fire Demons who are her older siblings, she maintains a calm and empathic understanding of all creatures. She is more than confused when the irritating Gideon manages to spark her ire at every turn and flees his presence whenever possible, trying to maintain her equilibrium.

Gideon does not quite understand why everything he says or does with Legna seems to be wrong. Nothing the lovely Mind Demon does in response to him makes much sense to the logical Gideon. The attraction he feels to a woman who is little more than Fledgling compared to himself makes even less sense, but it is there, nonetheless, and growing stronger with each passing day. Witnessing his confusion when dealing with Legna is an absolute delight! Legna is just what the doctor (or Body Demon, in this case) ordered for the staid Gideon. Knocking him off kilter and forcing him to confront his own feelings, Legna attempts to break through his reserved exterior to touch both his heart and soul.

In Gideon, we also see the return of Isabella and Jacob, who starred in the first novel. Although supporting characters, their story figures prominently in the second story, granting readers a look at their lives together. Indeed, the picture of Jacob as a happily mated male offering advice to Gideon regarding Legna is more than entertaining!

While the prominent story is the relationship between Gideon and Legna, there is plenty of action and angst as well. There are still evil Necromancers afoot, leaving the Nightwalker community shaken and on the defense.

Each Nightwalkers release leaves me aching for the next. Jacquelyn Frank deftly sets the stage for the next story in each book, whetting our appetites for more while still leaving us feeling happily fulfilled by each book. If you haven’t yet read this wonderful series, I’d recommend you run to your nearest bookstore ASAP and pick up the first book, Jacob: The Nightwalkers to prepare for the May release of this new edition, Gideon: The Nightwalkers!

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I did read the first in this series, Jacob, and felt it was a decent start to a new series. So, when I found a cheap used copy of this one, I figured what the heck?

Ugh, I wish I hadn't bothered. I didn't even finish it, and I just don't NOT finish a book. It's only happened less than a handful of times.

I felt like it took way too long to get to the story for this book. It seemed like a quarter of the book was spent rehashing the first one. And not even creatively. The dialogue felt so forced and obvious, I thought I was reading a bad Soap Opera's script or something.

I got more than half way through it, and never once could connect to the main characters. Or, should I say, who the main characters are supposed to be. There's so much involving other characters, I felt Gideon and Legna, were almost side story.

Not sure if I could make myself read the next one. But who knows... I can be a glutton for punishment. ( )