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The first installment of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark-Hunter series, Night Pleasures. The Dark-Hunters are ancient warriors who have sworn to protect mankind and the fate of the world is in their hands. . . He is solitude. He is darkness. He is the ruler of the night. Yet Kyrian of Thrace has just woken up handcuffed to his worst nightmare: An accountant. Worse, she's being hunted by one of the most lethal vampires out there. And if Amanda Devereaux goes down, then he does too. But it's not just show more their lives that are hanging in the balance. Kyrian and Amanda are all that stands between humanity and oblivion. Let's hope they win. show lessTags
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Oh wow this book was so terrible! Absolutely nothing mattered at all unless it was related to the hero and heroine's pantsfeelings for each other. Character consistency? Psychological realism? Worldbuilding? Anybody's beliefs or motivations about anything? All up for grabs to create pantsfeelingsy moments.
My favorite was probably when the heroine psychically dropped into the hero's dreams and, in his body, experienced firsthand his memories of having sex with his previous wife (wtf!) and then a month of agonizing torture. This torture is an experience that has, quite reasonably, traumatized him so deeply that just being tied down makes him dissolve into total freakout. Our heroine's reaction to having a first-hand experience of intense show more PTSD-inducing torture is to... feel super sad for him and want to bone him. And that's all. No residual trauma (or icky feelings from experiencing him boning somebody else) at all.
Also she cures his PTSD by tying him down with scarves and blowing him. No lie. show less
My favorite was probably when the heroine psychically dropped into the hero's dreams and, in his body, experienced firsthand his memories of having sex with his previous wife (wtf!) and then a month of agonizing torture. This torture is an experience that has, quite reasonably, traumatized him so deeply that just being tied down makes him dissolve into total freakout. Our heroine's reaction to having a first-hand experience of intense show more PTSD-inducing torture is to... feel super sad for him and want to bone him. And that's all. No residual trauma (or icky feelings from experiencing him boning somebody else) at all.
Also she cures his PTSD by tying him down with scarves and blowing him. No lie. show less
Quickie Review (May contain spoilers, fair warning upon reading this review)
There was a delay in writing this review as I had totally forgotten about writing the review for this one. So I am doing a quick review for this one.
So Night Pleasures was a very interesting setup. We have a setup where our characters are in a forced proximity situation. They were both kidnapped by someone that is out for revenge against our hero. The hero is a dark hunter and has been alone for many centuries. The heroine is a bit prickly in the beginning, but she grew on me. There are quite a few kick ass moments in this story, loved the forbidden feel and seeing how these two find their way to a HEA. It ended a bit different than I expected it to end, I am show more still unsure how I feel about it, but our couple does end up together. I did love the intensity that builds up to them finding their HEA. It was creative and thrilling and add a certain edge to it that was intriguing.
Overall it was a fun adventure and loved returning back to this world! show less
There was a delay in writing this review as I had totally forgotten about writing the review for this one. So I am doing a quick review for this one.
So Night Pleasures was a very interesting setup. We have a setup where our characters are in a forced proximity situation. They were both kidnapped by someone that is out for revenge against our hero. The hero is a dark hunter and has been alone for many centuries. The heroine is a bit prickly in the beginning, but she grew on me. There are quite a few kick ass moments in this story, loved the forbidden feel and seeing how these two find their way to a HEA. It ended a bit different than I expected it to end, I am show more still unsure how I feel about it, but our couple does end up together. I did love the intensity that builds up to them finding their HEA. It was creative and thrilling and add a certain edge to it that was intriguing.
Overall it was a fun adventure and loved returning back to this world! show less
Stupefacente!
Finalmente ho trovato un'altra scrittrice in grado di affiancare una trama avvincente alla storia d'amore!
E' innegabile il carattere romance (paranormal, precisiamo!) del romanzo ma le avvincenti peripezie di questi eroi della notte sono abbastanza spericolate per soddisfare anche le amanti di romanzi pregni di intrighi e misteri. Insomma, di certo non ci si annoia!
L'incredibile novità, in questo periodo fatto di vampiri e licantropi, sta nell'affiancare in modo così elegante e perfetto le figure divine ed epiche dell'antica Grecia al fantastico mondo nordico.
Afrodite, Ade, Apollo, Zeus ed altri Dei e Semidei si amalgamano perfettamente con le creature della notte creando intrighi di violenza, vendetta, dolore e show more piancere.
Perfettamente in linea con il carattere capriccioso e violento di questi esseri immortali che da sempre si divertono a giocare con le vite gli uomini.
Ma, nonostante ciò, in questo libro ci ritroviamo Afrondite, seduta in casa del figlio, semidio, a cullare e giocare i nipotini. Non è questa una fantastica contraddizione che esalta maggiormente queste figure eteree?
La Kenyon è brava, incredibilmente! Le storie d'amore (almeno fino a questo momento) sono tutte uniche ed avvincenti. Mai troppo sdolcinate, nè troppo innaturali ma anzi sensuali ed ironiche!
Nessun colpo di fulmine improvviso che stordisce le sue vittime fino a renderli dei pagliacci che rasentano il ridicolo!
Credo che questa autrice, insieme a J.R.Ward e poche altre siano, per il momento, la massima espressione del paranormal romance (parlo sempre riferito a ciò che è arrivato in Italia, chissà, magari all'estero c'è anche di meglio...).
C'è amore, sentimento, inventiva, sensualità (mai volgarità!), azione, trama e passione.
Mi piace, lo dico e lo ripeto.
Kyrian di Tracia in tutto il libro è assolutamente fantastico! Strafottente, ironico e testardo come un mulo ma, nonostante ciò, lo vediamo combattere con il proprio passato e le proprie debolezze perchè, nonostante sia un Cacciatore della notte, anche lui ha delle debolezze e ne è maledettamente consapevole.
La figura di Amanda mi piace.
Con la sua lingua tagliente e, anche se alla fine la scrittrice ha sforato un po' con tutti quei poteri (non esageriamo, dai!), devo dire che mi ha affascinata molto con quel suo mix di testardaggine, forza e debolezza.
Un'altro particolare che ho apprezzato molto è stata la capacità della Kenyon di riprnedere e coinvolgere anche i vecchi protagonisti del precedente libro. Questo particolare è, per me che amo sempre tutti i personaggi che incontro, molto importante e che le fa guadagnare un sacco di punti.
Non si limita a dirmi che stanno bene e sono felici (come fa Lara Adrian) ma, affianca minimamente i vecchi personaggi ai nuovi e me lo mostra direttamente, magari con il nuovo bel pancione di Grace Alexander. Bravissima! show less
Finalmente ho trovato un'altra scrittrice in grado di affiancare una trama avvincente alla storia d'amore!
E' innegabile il carattere romance (paranormal, precisiamo!) del romanzo ma le avvincenti peripezie di questi eroi della notte sono abbastanza spericolate per soddisfare anche le amanti di romanzi pregni di intrighi e misteri. Insomma, di certo non ci si annoia!
L'incredibile novità, in questo periodo fatto di vampiri e licantropi, sta nell'affiancare in modo così elegante e perfetto le figure divine ed epiche dell'antica Grecia al fantastico mondo nordico.
Afrodite, Ade, Apollo, Zeus ed altri Dei e Semidei si amalgamano perfettamente con le creature della notte creando intrighi di violenza, vendetta, dolore e show more piancere.
Perfettamente in linea con il carattere capriccioso e violento di questi esseri immortali che da sempre si divertono a giocare con le vite gli uomini.
Ma, nonostante ciò, in questo libro ci ritroviamo Afrondite, seduta in casa del figlio, semidio, a cullare e giocare i nipotini. Non è questa una fantastica contraddizione che esalta maggiormente queste figure eteree?
La Kenyon è brava, incredibilmente! Le storie d'amore (almeno fino a questo momento) sono tutte uniche ed avvincenti. Mai troppo sdolcinate, nè troppo innaturali ma anzi sensuali ed ironiche!
Nessun colpo di fulmine improvviso che stordisce le sue vittime fino a renderli dei pagliacci che rasentano il ridicolo!
Credo che questa autrice, insieme a J.R.Ward e poche altre siano, per il momento, la massima espressione del paranormal romance (parlo sempre riferito a ciò che è arrivato in Italia, chissà, magari all'estero c'è anche di meglio...).
C'è amore, sentimento, inventiva, sensualità (mai volgarità!), azione, trama e passione.
Mi piace, lo dico e lo ripeto.
Kyrian di Tracia in tutto il libro è assolutamente fantastico! Strafottente, ironico e testardo come un mulo ma, nonostante ciò, lo vediamo combattere con il proprio passato e le proprie debolezze perchè, nonostante sia un Cacciatore della notte, anche lui ha delle debolezze e ne è maledettamente consapevole.
La figura di Amanda mi piace.
Con la sua lingua tagliente e, anche se alla fine la scrittrice ha sforato un po' con tutti quei poteri (non esageriamo, dai!), devo dire che mi ha affascinata molto con quel suo mix di testardaggine, forza e debolezza.
Un'altro particolare che ho apprezzato molto è stata la capacità della Kenyon di riprnedere e coinvolgere anche i vecchi protagonisti del precedente libro. Questo particolare è, per me che amo sempre tutti i personaggi che incontro, molto importante e che le fa guadagnare un sacco di punti.
Non si limita a dirmi che stanno bene e sono felici (come fa Lara Adrian) ma, affianca minimamente i vecchi personaggi ai nuovi e me lo mostra direttamente, magari con il nuovo bel pancione di Grace Alexander. Bravissima! show less
Though there is a prequel, and a short story before this, Nigh Pleasures is the first novel of the Dark-Hunter series. And, it completely hooked me with an in-depth mythology, a unique take on vampires and a dashing hero. When a person is deeply betrayed, they can call on the Goddess Artemis to give them vengeance - in exchange for their soul. They must serve as a Hunter, killing Daimons who eat human souls. The only thing that can redeem them is true love. Kyrian of Thrace was a Greek general, betrayed by the woman he loved and killed by the Romans. When he wakes up handcuffed to a beautiful and frustrating woman, who is being hunted by a deadly demon, he risks his life and his heart to save her.
Kenyon shows her potential as a future show more master of paranormal romance in this introduction to her world. Excellent world-building combines with a hot romance is the perfect recipe. Highly recommended to fans of vampires and para romance. show less
Kenyon shows her potential as a future show more master of paranormal romance in this introduction to her world. Excellent world-building combines with a hot romance is the perfect recipe. Highly recommended to fans of vampires and para romance. show less
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 show more 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. show less
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 show more 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. show less
Kyrian's and Amanda's story is still one of my favorites from the Hunterverse. Really enjoyed following their journey to finding their HEA. And what an amazing journey it was, loved how strong and stoic Amanda is and how sarcastic Kyrian was at times and such a (moody) gentleman too. Truly enjoyable, loved it a lot.
For me, reading this book was like curling up with a warm blanket and a cup of hot tea on a snowy winter afternoon. I definitely laughed a few times (especially the idea of vampires using email and the dated reference to a Palm Pilot), but I did appreciate the world building and the steamy romance between Amanda and Hunter. Sometimes a romance with supernatural elements is what I want, and this novel delivered.
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Sherrilyn Kenyon was born in Columbus, Georgia in 1965. She attended the University of Georgia. She has written novels and nonfiction works using both her real name and the pseudonym Kinley MacGregor. The name was created when she started writing historical romances. She writes several series including The Dark-Hunters, The League, Lords of show more Avalon, BAD Agency and the Chronicles of Nick. In 2018 her title, Death Doesn't Bargain, made the bestseller list. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- Night Pleasures
- Original title
- Night Pleasures
- Original publication date
- 2002-10-13
- People/Characters
- Kyrian Hunter (Kyrian of Thrace); Kyrain of Thrace; Amanda Devereaux; Tabitha Devereaux; Julian Alexander (Julian of Macedon); Grace Alexander (show all 12); Acheron "Ash" Parthenopaeus; Artemis; Nicholas "Nick" Ambrosius Gautier; Talon; Desiderius; Selena
- Important places
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Dedication
- For Kim Cardascia, who gives me the freedom to push past
the boundaries of my imagination, and Nancy Yost, who
keeps me sane while I do it.
To the Ladies of Sanctuary and the RBL Romanticans for all
the lau... (show all)ghs and support you guys have given me and the
Dark-Hunter series. I lub all of you. Thanks for just being
you and for loving romance novels as much as i do!
For my friends without whom I would be eternally lost:
Rickey, Lo, Janet, Cathy-Max, Deb, Rebecca and Kim
Williamson.
To my husband and sons for your patience, your love, and
all the incredible happiness the four of you have added to
my life. And last but never least, for my family for being an
incredible source of support. - First words
- Born to extreme wealth, Kyrian of Thrace wielded charm and charisma as powerfully as he wielded his sword.
- Quotations
- " Are you going to suck my blood?" "Do i look like a lawyer to you?" Kyrian
"oh god I just kissed a vampire!" - Amanda. "oh Gods, I just kissed a human" - Kyrian
"you look good for an old man. I wouldn't have p... (show all)ut you a day over three hundred" - Amanda
"By the way touch the woman - or the lamborghini -
and you're a dead man" -Kyrian
"i really hate oracles. If i wanted to play mind games I'd buy a rubiks cube" Acheron.
"i'll be damned, you got laid" - Nick to kyrian
" I faced down an entire Roman legion with only a sword to protect me. Now, why would I be afraid of some two-bit, half- god daimon with and inferiority complex?" Kyrian. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Even if it did mean marrying a vampire.
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- Englisch
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