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It's a predator eat predator world for the Were-Hunters. Danger haunts any given day. There is no one to trust. No one to love. Not if they want to live...An orphan with no clan that will claim him, Wren Tigarian grew to adulthood under the close scrutiny and mistrust of those around him. A forbidden blend of two animals—snow leopard and white tiger—Wren has never listened to anyone when there was something he wanted. Now he wants Marguerite.
Marguerite D'Aubert Goudeau is the daughter show more of a prominent U.S. Senator who hates the socialite life she's forced to live. Like her mother before her, she has strong Cajun roots that her father doesn't understand. Still, she has no choice but to try and conform to a world where she feels like an outsider. But the world of rich and powerful humans is never to meet the world of the Were-Hunters who exist side by side with them, unseen, unknown, undetected. To break this law is to call down a wrath of the highest order.
In order to have Marguerite, Wren must fight not just the humans who will never accept his animal nature, but the Were-Hunters who want him dead for endangering their world. It's a race against time and magic without boundary that could cost Marguerite and Wren not just their lives, but their very souls...
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I have been tearing through these books, they are just so addicting I cannot get enough of this world. I was not sure how I was going to feel about Wren, but he is one of my favorites now. Wren has had a tough life and with no one to claim him as family he has had to get used to only relying on himself, which all ends when Maggie shows up. I loved seeing her get him to open up and slowly begin to trust again. She manages to take him by suprise and tear down all the barriers he has been carefully putting up all his life.
I have read quite a few reviews that talk about how this book gets confusing towards the end and I kept that in mind as I went through the book, but I did not find anything confusing at all. Maybe I am just used to show more following multiple plot lines, but when there was some time traveling going on, I easily followed along. I did not quite see how it was all going to work out in the end, but of course Sherilynn did and I thought the solution was quite clever. Plus, if you read very carefully through the book, the answer was there all along, I just did not see it. The solution to their problem of not being “true mates” also broke my heart a little. There is a character we have seen before that helps them out, which is great, but the character really gets the short end of the stick.
It was also interesting to see another side of the bears that run Sanctuary. Maman is not the sweet motherly type that I once mistook her for. She definitely has a mean side and Wren is on it. Her true feelings about their home and her views on other species comes out and I was shocked to see it all. I will be very interested to see the inner workings of the bear world when it comes time for one of them to find their mate.
Overall, I am still in love with this series. I love that we get to see multiple groups, such as the Dark Hunters and Were Hunters, and I love how all of their stories seem to weave into one big tale that keeps me eagerly wanting more. I am excited to see what Sherilynn has in store for us next. show less
I have read quite a few reviews that talk about how this book gets confusing towards the end and I kept that in mind as I went through the book, but I did not find anything confusing at all. Maybe I am just used to show more following multiple plot lines, but when there was some time traveling going on, I easily followed along. I did not quite see how it was all going to work out in the end, but of course Sherilynn did and I thought the solution was quite clever. Plus, if you read very carefully through the book, the answer was there all along, I just did not see it. The solution to their problem of not being “true mates” also broke my heart a little. There is a character we have seen before that helps them out, which is great, but the character really gets the short end of the stick.
It was also interesting to see another side of the bears that run Sanctuary. Maman is not the sweet motherly type that I once mistook her for. She definitely has a mean side and Wren is on it. Her true feelings about their home and her views on other species comes out and I was shocked to see it all. I will be very interested to see the inner workings of the bear world when it comes time for one of them to find their mate.
Overall, I am still in love with this series. I love that we get to see multiple groups, such as the Dark Hunters and Were Hunters, and I love how all of their stories seem to weave into one big tale that keeps me eagerly wanting more. I am excited to see what Sherilynn has in store for us next. show less
I'm pretty sure this was at least my third or fourth re-reading of this book, but my first re-read in the last couple years. It is a testament to how much I love this story that I could not only remember everything about the romance, characters and plot, but that I could read it again and enjoy it just as much as I did the first time with knowing the story so well.
In this story Wren Tigarian is the ostracized half were-tiger, half were-snow leopard who works as a busboy at Sanctuary. A chance encounter brings him face to face with his destiny, a U.S. senator's daughter named Marguerite Goudeau. Despite their differences the pair are drawn to each other and are soon ready to face down the odds against them when a false accusation forces show more Wren from the one sanctuary he had available to him.
The duo of Maggie and Wren is one of my fondest romance couples ever. Right from the start I had to like Maggie due to her feelings for Nick Gautier and her wish to pay tribute to his memory. For his part Wren is completely loveable, very sweet and innocent when beheld from Maggie's point of view despite his attitude towards everyone else.
Without a doubt this is one of my favorite of the Dark Hunter books as well as being one of my favorite paranormal romances overall. show less
In this story Wren Tigarian is the ostracized half were-tiger, half were-snow leopard who works as a busboy at Sanctuary. A chance encounter brings him face to face with his destiny, a U.S. senator's daughter named Marguerite Goudeau. Despite their differences the pair are drawn to each other and are soon ready to face down the odds against them when a false accusation forces show more Wren from the one sanctuary he had available to him.
The duo of Maggie and Wren is one of my fondest romance couples ever. Right from the start I had to like Maggie due to her feelings for Nick Gautier and her wish to pay tribute to his memory. For his part Wren is completely loveable, very sweet and innocent when beheld from Maggie's point of view despite his attitude towards everyone else.
Without a doubt this is one of my favorite of the Dark Hunter books as well as being one of my favorite paranormal romances overall. show less
This is the fastest I've ever quit a book. I literally threw it away from me with a disgusted noise. Every single sentence is an overdone tell-y monstrosity. Nobody acts like a real person. Every single character is introduced by full name when they first appear (or before). This is first, middle, last name. Every time. I wanted to scream. It was like slogging through thick mud. Argh!
Unleash the Night
4.5 Stars
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Wren Tigarian is a rare hybrid white tiger/snow leopard Were-Hunter. An outcast from his clan, Wren finds refuge at Sanctuary, the bar owned and operated by the Peltier Were-Bears, but has never felt as if he belonged until he meets Maggie Goudeau. Unfortunately, just as they are getting to know each other, a devious plot against Wren threatens to destroy their new found love and they will have to trust each other if they are to survive...
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One of the best in the series so far.
Wren & Maggie have an intense and sensual connection, but despite the immediate attraction of their initial meeting, their feelings slowly develop into true affection, trust and love. They bring out the best in each other and show more are very sweet and likeable. I particularly enjoyed the unexpected twist that enables them to be together.
Wren is shy and unassuming but has an inner core of amazing strength and courage as well as a profound sweetness and sensitivity. Maggie is intelligent and independent with the ability to see beyond surface appearances to the true person beneath. She is also quite fierce in her own way andI loved that she stands up to her father. I also wonder if he would have been as accepting of Wren if he really were a busboy .
The rest of the plot is fast paced and exciting with numerous twists and turns. There is a lot going on - shapeshifting, time travel, a murder mystery, a death sentence, social conflict, prejudice, lust and love - but it all comes together quite seamlessly.
Additional highlights include the cameo appearances by previous Were and Dark Hunters as well as Wren's makeover scene with Aimee and the detail on Savitar's character.
Some issues that made this a 4.5 rather than a 5 star include the time travel plot device, which is somewhat contrived and a bit confusing, and the complete reversal of Nicolette Peltier's characterShe is so warm and welcoming in previous books but her prejudices and machinations here reveal her to be a cold, hard and selfish woman that I now dislike intensely . The fact that Dev doesn't stand up for Wren when he has the chance is another disappointing aspect.
Overall, an excellent addition to the series and I'm on to the next one. show less
4.5 Stars
Synopsis
Wren Tigarian is a rare hybrid white tiger/snow leopard Were-Hunter. An outcast from his clan, Wren finds refuge at Sanctuary, the bar owned and operated by the Peltier Were-Bears, but has never felt as if he belonged until he meets Maggie Goudeau. Unfortunately, just as they are getting to know each other, a devious plot against Wren threatens to destroy their new found love and they will have to trust each other if they are to survive...
Review
One of the best in the series so far.
Wren & Maggie have an intense and sensual connection, but despite the immediate attraction of their initial meeting, their feelings slowly develop into true affection, trust and love. They bring out the best in each other and show more are very sweet and likeable. I particularly enjoyed the unexpected twist that enables them to be together.
Wren is shy and unassuming but has an inner core of amazing strength and courage as well as a profound sweetness and sensitivity. Maggie is intelligent and independent with the ability to see beyond surface appearances to the true person beneath. She is also quite fierce in her own way and
The rest of the plot is fast paced and exciting with numerous twists and turns. There is a lot going on - shapeshifting, time travel, a murder mystery, a death sentence, social conflict, prejudice, lust and love - but it all comes together quite seamlessly.
Additional highlights include the cameo appearances by previous Were and Dark Hunters as well as Wren's makeover scene with Aimee and the detail on Savitar's character.
Some issues that made this a 4.5 rather than a 5 star include the time travel plot device, which is somewhat contrived and a bit confusing, and the complete reversal of Nicolette Peltier's character
Overall, an excellent addition to the series and I'm on to the next one. show less
In a series that has been rather hit and miss with me, Unleash the Night was definitely one of the better Dark-Hunter installments, but still didn't quite make it to the front of the pack. I fell for the hero, Wren, from the moment he first appeared (in fact, I'd already been intrigued by him from his brief appearances in past books), and Maggie was a really sweet wonderful heroine too. The first half of the book really sucked me in and kept me reading as Wren and Maggie's relationship developed and I learned more about Wren's backstory. Unfortunately, the story began to falter a bit for me around the halfway point right after Maggie finds out the truth about Wren. Then it felt like their romance kind of got put on the back burner as show more they try to prove Wren's innocence in the murder of his parents twenty years earlier, which involved some semi-confusing time travel and action sequences. Once they went back in time, Wren and Maggie and their romantic interactions started to loose some luster for me. After giving it some thought, I believe this was owing to them overcoming their problems a little too easily. There never was a great deal of conflict in their relationship to begin with. The only thing really keeping them apart was the fact that he was a Were-Hunter and she was a human. This issue was magically solved in an instant and in a way that I cannot reveal without giving away spoilers, but suffice it say that I had a hard time buying into the ease with which Maggie was able to accept and master these changes. Also, I felt like the character development suddenly came to a halt. The couple previously had been quite fascinating with their flaws, particularly Wren, and then almost instantaneously everything was all wine and roses as they discovered an immediate newfound confidence in themselves and Wren found out that some things he had previously believed weren't true. These rapid turnarounds just left the characters and the remainder of their story rather prosaic in comparison to the promise shown in the first half.
Wren was a hero who was very easy to love. It was apparent right from the beginning that he was a tortured and misunderstood soul who was desperately in need of some lovin'. Because of being an animal hybrid, Wren was rejected by his parents, particularly his mother, and then had to deal with their murders. He grew up almost completely alone except for Marvin, his monkey companion. Even at Sanctuary, where he was supposed to be protected, Wren was still an outcast, mistrusted for being different. He hid behind a temperamental nature which caused him to often lash out at others, but inside he was gentle and vulnerable. When Maggie comes along, she speaks to that part of him and tames him with her kindness. I love how he can be so sweet and thoughtful in spite of his innate animal nature, and how he can in turn kiss Maggie both tenderly and fiercely. Wren is also a virgin, one of my favorite kinds of romance heroes, but here his inexperience is treated somewhat differently. Most virgin heroes I've encountered are a little unsure of themselves, and while Wren was to some small degree, his animal instincts simply took over making him an almost unbelievably fabulous lover right from the start which left me with somewhat mixed feelings.
Maggie was a sweet heroine who was also very likable. She was struggling with having a U.S. Senator for a father and him basically running her life. She feels stuck in a rut with friends she barely even likes and no real romantic prospects, as most guys see her as more of a good friend than a girlfriend. Wren makes her feel so much more than that, and completely desirable as a woman. She was the one gracious person in the midst of her snobbish friends, and I loved how she defended Wren when they decided to taunt him. I also liked that she was very level-headed and intelligent, simply calming herself and putting the pieces of the puzzle together the first time she saw Wren shift. I also greatly respected her for being willing to trust and help Wren even when she knew that he was in terrible danger which would likely put her in danger as well. Maggie was just an all-around nice girl.
One thing that I greatly missed in Unleash the Night was Acheron. He is essentially replaced in this story by Savitar, who is Acheron's equivalent in the world of the Were-Hunters. He is another equally mysterious and omnipotent character who was newly introduced in the last book of the Dark-Hunter series, Sins of the Night. Ash is one of those larger than life characters who runs away with virtually every scene he's in, and never fails to spice up the narrative in some way. I also fell for him the very first time I ever read anything about him, and always look forward to seeing him again. By comparison, Savitar was just OK. He simply didn't capture my imagination in the same way that Ash does, and seemed a little too arrogant and dismissive for my taste. I will admit that there appears to be some potential for building an interesting character in Savitar, so I will try to reserve judgment until I've seen more of him. In the immediate though, he just couldn't fill Ash's shoes for me, and at the moment, I have a hard time seeing myself waiting patiently through many more Dark-Hunter books while waiting for his story like I've done (and am still doing) with Ash.
As far as other supporting players, I did appreciate Sherrilyn Kenyon's usage of a number of previous characters instead of resorting to her penchant for creating dozens of new ones. She even took the time to reveal some new and interesting facts about some of them. Bill Laurens put in what was probably his biggest appearance to date and we get to learn more about his involvement with the Dark-Hunters and Were-Hunters. We also really get to know Mama and Papa Peltier, Nicollette and Aubert, and especially get to see what Mama Bear is truly like, which I have to say surprised me a bit. I'm not quite sure that I like the direction her character took, because it seemed to contradict my previous impressions of her. Aimee and Fang (Bad Moon Rising) are in the beginning stages of their “impossible” love, and I'll be interested to see how that resolves. Both Wren and Maggie were friends with Nick which I thought was neat. He has one brief scene at the end of the book, but is still essentially in hiding after the events of Seize the Night. Other past and future characters with their own stories who also put in appearances in Unleash the Night include: Julian (Fantasy Lover), Kyrian (Night Pleasures), Vane (Night Play), Fury (Shadow of the Moon from Dead After Dark), Dante (Winter Born from Stroke of Midnight), Sebastian (Dragonswan), and Dev (No Mercy).
Even though I thought that the plot could have been a little better developed to hold onto some of the edginess of the characters and complexities of their relationship, at the same time I generally enjoyed both Wren and Maggie and their story. It would have simply been impossible not to love them in my opinion. I'm not sure if all editions of Unleash the Night have it, but my copy features the first Dark-Hunter glossary I've seen in the back. I actually found it to be helpful in refreshing my memory on various characters and their abilities as well as general terms, and will probably reference it often in the future. Unleash the Night is book #8 in the Dark-Hunter series. There are currently a total of 19 full-length novels in the series and quite a number of related novellas and graphic novels as well, with more still to come (#20 is due for release in Aug. 2011). A complete list of all the books and their recommended reading order can be found on Sherrilyn Kenyon's website. show less
Wren was a hero who was very easy to love. It was apparent right from the beginning that he was a tortured and misunderstood soul who was desperately in need of some lovin'. Because of being an animal hybrid, Wren was rejected by his parents, particularly his mother, and then had to deal with their murders. He grew up almost completely alone except for Marvin, his monkey companion. Even at Sanctuary, where he was supposed to be protected, Wren was still an outcast, mistrusted for being different. He hid behind a temperamental nature which caused him to often lash out at others, but inside he was gentle and vulnerable. When Maggie comes along, she speaks to that part of him and tames him with her kindness. I love how he can be so sweet and thoughtful in spite of his innate animal nature, and how he can in turn kiss Maggie both tenderly and fiercely. Wren is also a virgin, one of my favorite kinds of romance heroes, but here his inexperience is treated somewhat differently. Most virgin heroes I've encountered are a little unsure of themselves, and while Wren was to some small degree, his animal instincts simply took over making him an almost unbelievably fabulous lover right from the start which left me with somewhat mixed feelings.
Maggie was a sweet heroine who was also very likable. She was struggling with having a U.S. Senator for a father and him basically running her life. She feels stuck in a rut with friends she barely even likes and no real romantic prospects, as most guys see her as more of a good friend than a girlfriend. Wren makes her feel so much more than that, and completely desirable as a woman. She was the one gracious person in the midst of her snobbish friends, and I loved how she defended Wren when they decided to taunt him. I also liked that she was very level-headed and intelligent, simply calming herself and putting the pieces of the puzzle together the first time she saw Wren shift. I also greatly respected her for being willing to trust and help Wren even when she knew that he was in terrible danger which would likely put her in danger as well. Maggie was just an all-around nice girl.
One thing that I greatly missed in Unleash the Night was Acheron. He is essentially replaced in this story by Savitar, who is Acheron's equivalent in the world of the Were-Hunters. He is another equally mysterious and omnipotent character who was newly introduced in the last book of the Dark-Hunter series, Sins of the Night. Ash is one of those larger than life characters who runs away with virtually every scene he's in, and never fails to spice up the narrative in some way. I also fell for him the very first time I ever read anything about him, and always look forward to seeing him again. By comparison, Savitar was just OK. He simply didn't capture my imagination in the same way that Ash does, and seemed a little too arrogant and dismissive for my taste. I will admit that there appears to be some potential for building an interesting character in Savitar, so I will try to reserve judgment until I've seen more of him. In the immediate though, he just couldn't fill Ash's shoes for me, and at the moment, I have a hard time seeing myself waiting patiently through many more Dark-Hunter books while waiting for his story like I've done (and am still doing) with Ash.
As far as other supporting players, I did appreciate Sherrilyn Kenyon's usage of a number of previous characters instead of resorting to her penchant for creating dozens of new ones. She even took the time to reveal some new and interesting facts about some of them. Bill Laurens put in what was probably his biggest appearance to date and we get to learn more about his involvement with the Dark-Hunters and Were-Hunters. We also really get to know Mama and Papa Peltier, Nicollette and Aubert, and especially get to see what Mama Bear is truly like, which I have to say surprised me a bit. I'm not quite sure that I like the direction her character took, because it seemed to contradict my previous impressions of her. Aimee and Fang (Bad Moon Rising) are in the beginning stages of their “impossible” love, and I'll be interested to see how that resolves. Both Wren and Maggie were friends with Nick which I thought was neat. He has one brief scene at the end of the book, but is still essentially in hiding after the events of Seize the Night. Other past and future characters with their own stories who also put in appearances in Unleash the Night include: Julian (Fantasy Lover), Kyrian (Night Pleasures), Vane (Night Play), Fury (Shadow of the Moon from Dead After Dark), Dante (Winter Born from Stroke of Midnight), Sebastian (Dragonswan), and Dev (No Mercy).
Even though I thought that the plot could have been a little better developed to hold onto some of the edginess of the characters and complexities of their relationship, at the same time I generally enjoyed both Wren and Maggie and their story. It would have simply been impossible not to love them in my opinion. I'm not sure if all editions of Unleash the Night have it, but my copy features the first Dark-Hunter glossary I've seen in the back. I actually found it to be helpful in refreshing my memory on various characters and their abilities as well as general terms, and will probably reference it often in the future. Unleash the Night is book #8 in the Dark-Hunter series. There are currently a total of 19 full-length novels in the series and quite a number of related novellas and graphic novels as well, with more still to come (#20 is due for release in Aug. 2011). A complete list of all the books and their recommended reading order can be found on Sherrilyn Kenyon's website. show less
I love the Dark-Hunter series, but sometimes it is a toss-up as to whether I like the vampires or the weres better! This is the second were entry in the saga, and I truly enjoyed it. Wren is a hybrid were, and, like Zarek, he is emotionall scarred and in hiding in Sanctuary. Maggie longs to be herself, but her father's political ambitions keep her repressed and unhappy. When these two come together, they will uncover a conspiracy concerning Wren's father, his billion-dollar company and a power struggle within the were counsel. The romance here was solidly built. Wren is a more vulnerable hero than we have ever had before, and Maggie is also unaccustomed to asserting herself. They make a cute couple and I cared about them.
This novel goes show more deeper into the were-side of D-H mythology, in addition to the strong romance. We also get to meet Savitar, a mysterious god who governs the weres and is friendly with Acheron. He piqued my interest, and I so hope Kenyon gives us more of him in the future. Overall, I could not put it down - highly recommended! show less
This novel goes show more deeper into the were-side of D-H mythology, in addition to the strong romance. We also get to meet Savitar, a mysterious god who governs the weres and is friendly with Acheron. He piqued my interest, and I so hope Kenyon gives us more of him in the future. Overall, I could not put it down - highly recommended! show less
After the last DH novel, which was sort of meh, this was a welcome treat. The poor, tortured Wren is unbelievably nummy (but that could just be my were-kitty obsession talking) and his leading lady, Maggie, was cute and sweet and, in the end, strong. I was so enraptured by their story that I devoured the book. I couldn't put it down. And I hardly even noticed the lack of Acheron (whom I adore). The brief glimpses of new characters (Savitar) and old (Nick) were very welcome too.
The only part that dissapointed me was Mama Bear Peltier. I love those bears, but she seemed, well, very unlikable (to put it nicely) in this volume. I get where it was coming from, but I liked my happy delusion in regards to her true feelings thank-you-very-much.
The only part that dissapointed me was Mama Bear Peltier. I love those bears, but she seemed, well, very unlikable (to put it nicely) in this volume. I get where it was coming from, but I liked my happy delusion in regards to her true feelings thank-you-very-much.
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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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- Unleash the Night
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- 2005-12-27
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- Wren Tigarian; Marguerite D‘Aubert Goudeau; Savitar; Dante Pontis
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- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- To my boys, as always, for being there and inspiring me with your awesomeness. For my hubby, who has been with me since we were kids and who has never failed to be my best friend and best support! Most of all, to you, the rea... (show all)der, for taking all these journeys with me for over three decades now. I can’t thank you all enough for all the years of laughs, smiles, and memories, and for embracing my worlds and characters with all the love and support that you have. Thank you all for being there when I needed you most!
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