Book Review: Apocalypse: The Lords of Deliverance Compendium

Apocalypse: The Lords of Deliverance Compendium (Lords of Deliverance #2.5)

Author: Larissa Ione 

Publication:  Kindle Edition

Publication Date: 05/01/2012

Source: E-book owned by reviewer

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Audience: Paranormal romance, adult

Synopsis (Goodreads.com)

New York Times bestselling author Larissa Ione brings readers behind the scenes with this definitive guide to her latest imaginative, epic series featuring the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. With character descriptions, key player background information, a handy glossary of terms and special abilities, a Q&A inspired by reader questions, and an all-new, exclusive short story, this is a must-read for every Larissa Ione fan. As an added bonus, this compendium includes an extended sneak peek at the next book in the Lords of Deliverance series, Lethal Rider.

Book Review: Rogue Rider

Rogue Rider (Lords of Deliverance #4)

Author: Larissa Ione

Publication:  Kindle Edition

Publication Date: 11/20/2012

Source: E-book owned by reviewer

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Audience: Paranormal romance, adult

Synopsis (Goodreads.com)

The prophecies were there but no one listened. Until now. They are the Lords of Deliverance and they have the power to ward off Doomsday . . . or let it ride. 

Jillian Cardiff came to this remote mountain town to forget the demon attack that almost killed her. Instead, she rescues - and falls for - a gorgeous stranger who has no memory of anything other than his name. Handsome, charming and protective, Reseph seems like the kind of man that Jillian can trust. But with hints of a troubling history of his own, he's also the kind of man that can be very dangerous . . . 

Book Review: Lethal Rider

Lethal Rider (Lords of Deliverance #3)

Author: Larissa Ione

Publication:  Piatkus Books

Publication Date: 22 May 2012

Source: E-book owned by reviewer

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Audience: Adult; Paranormal Romance

Synopsis

From Goodreads.com:

Thanatos, the most deadly Horseman of the Apocalypse, has endured thousands of years of celibacy to prevent the end of days. But just one night with the wickedly sexy Aegis Guardian, Regan Cooper, shatters centuries of resolve. Yet their passion comes with a price. And Thanatos must face a truth more terrifying than an apocalypse-he's about to become a father.

Demon-slayer Regan Cooper never imagined herself the maternal type, but with the fate of the world hanging in the balance she had no choice but to seduce Thanatos and bear his child. Now, as the final battle draws closer and his rage at being betrayed is overshadowed by an undeniable passion for the mother of his child, Thanatos has a life-shattering realization: To save the world, he must sacrifice the only thing he's ever wanted-a family.

Book Review: Eternal Rider

Eternal Rider

Lords of Deliverance #1

By: Larissa Ione

Published by: Grand Central Publishing

Release Date: April 1, 2011

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Audience: Adult
Source: Purchased by Reviewer

What can I say? I'm a sucker for a bad boy, and they don't come much badder than the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. Ares is the first Horseman in Larissa Ione's Lords of Deliverance series, and I think it's best to start with dessert first.

A bad boy of biblical proportions? Can't be beat. Although, Ares is not as bad as he could be. His Seal, which prevents him from ushering in the Apocalypse (he embodies War ), could be broken by a lucky lady, Cara. Just kidding. The situation with Ares is dire as he struggles to protect his seal (that just sounds a little dirty, huh?), which in an obviously not too unfortunate event, has been left in the possession of a lonely mortal woman. Can I get an Amen? What single woman in her prime, and in her right mind, would ever be disappointed with that?

Well, Cara isn't so sure about this brash and distant stranger with whom she's been thrown into the most bizarre of situations. Ares is unsure as well, and that makes for one cranky Horseman. I love how the relationship between Ares and Cara develops. To see a mortal woman bring a Rider of the Apocalypse to his knees is good stuff. Larissa Ione has delivered another great series.

Summary of Eternal Rider from Goodreads:

They are here. They ride. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

His name is Ares, and the fate of mankind rests on his powerful shoulders. If he falls to the forces of evil, the world falls too. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he is far stronger than any mortal, but even he cannot fight his destiny forever. Not when his own brother plots against him.

Yet there is one last hope. Gifted in a way other humans can't-or won't-understand, Cara Thornhart is the key to both this Horseman's safety and his doom. But involving Cara will prove treacherous, even beyond the maddening, dangerous desire that seizes them the moment they meet. For staving off eternal darkness could have a staggering cost: Cara's life.

Cover Crazy 1/15/12

The purpose of Cover Crazy is to feature a cover each week for us to admire its beauty. I really like this idea since there are so many great covers out there! Cover Crazy is a meme that was started by The Book Worms.

Here at After Dark, admiring a cover's beauty takes on a whole new level. I give you today's Cover Crazy yumminess....

(I don't think any words are necessary to explain why I find this cover beautiful.)

Teaser Tuesday: Fifty Shades Freed & Immortal Rider

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly feature, hosted by 

MizB of Should Be Reading. 

"I know your game," he whispers and he slowly sinks into the cool, clear water, taking me with him as his lips find mine once more. The chill of the Mediterranean is soon forgotten as I wrap myself around my husband.
~Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades Trilogy #3) by E. L. James, pg. 7 ARC copy

*Reading Lark After Dark will be participating in the Fifty Shades Freed blog tour and we will be giving away a copy to one lucky reader! Stay tuned!!!

"Arik sank down on one of the benches, and she got the impression he was trying to look non- threatening. Though with his chest harnesses and gun belt, she didn't think it worked. It did add an extra layer of sexy to him, though."
~Immortal Rider (Lords of Deliverance #2) by Larissa Ione, page 182

*Read Michelle's review of Immortal Rider HERE on Reading Lark After Dark.

Book Review: Immortal Rider

Immortal Rider
 Book 2 of the Lords of Deliverance series
By: Larissa Ione
Published By: Grand Central Publishing (December 1, 2011)
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Source: Mass Market Paperback Owned by Reviewer

Audience: Adult