This was a good read. I wouldn't say it's as good as the others, but I definitely liked the way that it ended. I can't wait to pick up the next one. ( )

This was, by far, the best of the series. I think it has more action than the rest, which is a good thing. Sure, there is still a little romance, but not too much. There was a little more Liander than normal, but it was nice. He is a great character. Quinn comes back, and things look like they are getting better between him and Riley. Overall, a fabulous book. I would recommend it to people who like books about the supernatural. ( )

Love the Riley Jensen Guardian novels. Takes place in Melbourne, Australia. Riley and her twin are half werewolf/half vampire. They kick ass. Great sex scenes. ( )

What can I say I love this series! It seems that Arthur's writing gets better with every book she writes and I think this one is the best so far! ( )

The latest novel in the Riley Jensen series by Keri Arthur, The Darkest Kiss picks up a couple of months after Embraced by Darkness and Riley is getting over her broken heart. She has to deal with two serial killers as well as trying to kick some sense into her twin, Rhoan. Riley also gets a surprise and some clarity involving her love life.

I have to say, I wasn’t as pulled into this one as I have the previous novels. I still read it in one day and loved it, but I’m thinking I’m still flying high over One Foot in the Grave. The plot was exceptional with two villains sharing the same motivation; all the characters are continually being developed and relationships are growing stronger.

Overall, The Darkest Kiss, was really good and we were even introduced to a new, potential, villain who starts out helping Riley, but through circumstances, their relationship hits some bumps. The plot kept moving and we were given two villains who were gave Riley a run for her money. An old lover comes back onto the scene with promises of keeping Riley on her toes and we are all breathing a sigh of relief over that one. While it fades a little compared to One Foot in the Grave, I’m still a huge fan of this author and I can’t wait until the seventh Riley comes out next year. And I had to include this picture with the review. Ian was so cute browsing through the book, even though it was upside down.

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