As allegiances shift and new powers align for Alexandra Ivy’s Guardians of Eternity, one immortal defender knows the sweep of change brings danger—and possibility . . . On the edge of the Mojave desert, out of the lights of Las Vegas, even a werewolf can expect a share of peace and solitude. For Ulric, the last surviving member of a pack hunted through centuries, it’s one of few places he’s … few places he’s willing to drop his guard. Until he spots Brigette, a beautiful wolf-woman he thought dead long ago. When he gives chase, he loses her—and discovers he’s being followed himself.
His pursuer is a zephyr sprite, Rainn, on the trail of a frightening prophecy she can’t predict or understand. All she knows is that Ulric is at its center. If he’s determined to find Brigette, she’ll do what she must to keep him with her.
When the search leads them to a place where Ulric’s ghosts and Rainn’s portents intertwine, a lurking evil waits to swallow them both. But as they fight for survival, their need for each other will become impossible to deny . . .
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Conquer the Darkness is filled with all the action, adventure and love we have come to expect from this series. This time it’s werewolf Ulric and zephyr sprite Rainn’s turn at finding love. This book is filled with fantastic world building, fascinating characters, magic and the magic of love. A terrific addition to the series.
It is great being back in the supernatural world of the Guardians and this story keeps with the excitement and feel of that world, but has a fresh and unique feel to it. We met Rainn and Ulric in Darkness Returns and the story is more enjoyable if you have read some of the other books, especially Darkness Returns and Beware the Darkness. This story is full of surprises and twists, despite thinking you know what is going to happen at different points. There is humor, action, suspense, mystery, magic, paranormals, and romance.
Conquer the Darkness (Guardians of Eternity #15) by Alexandra Ivy
Who doesn’t love any book by Alexandra Ivy??!! Another amazing addition to a fantastic series. I’ve loved the Guardians of Eternity since Book 1. Over the years, you get to meet and love these characters !!! You feel like you know these people!!! This books are a great read and you will be glad you did.
CONQUER THE DARKNESS (Guardians of Eternity Book 15) By Alexandra Ivy
This is another very satisfying installment of the Guardians of Eternity series. I have followed this saga since the 1st one. I love the world Alexandra has created with Ulric, Rainn, Levet (can’t get enough of the charming little gargoyle), and the others. She brings us great characters with even better banter, there is continuity between the books and I love it when we get to visit with past characters. I definitely will continue to follow Alexandra Ivy and her world she creates. This is a 5 star read
CONQUER THE DARKNESS is the fifteenth instalment in Alexandra Ivy’s contemporary, adult GUARDIANS OF ETERNITY paranormal / fantasy romance series. This is werewolf and casino operator Ulric, and zephyr sprite Rainn’s story line. CONQUER THE DARKNESS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.
Told from several third person perspectives including Ulric, Rainn, Brigette and Levet CONQUER THE DARKNESS follows Ulric as he comes face to face with his past, a past he believed had been destroyed by Anasso hundreds of years before. With the return of his cousin Brigette, Ulric had hoped that perhaps more of his family had survived the destruction but not everything was as it appeared to be. Rainn suspected something wasn’t right with the return of Ulric’s cousin Brigette, and in an effort to protect the man with whom she would fall in love, Rainn played guardian and protector when Ulric headed to Europe in an effort to reconnect with his long lost cousin. What ensues is the building relationship and romance between Rainn and Ulric, as our couple come face to face with an evil that is hoping to finish what was started years before.
Rainn is a zephyr sprite who has been fated by birth to do the Oracles’ bidding , and their bidding included destroying the evil that demands control of the world but Rainn and Ulric find themselves struggling to survive as the evil has taken control of the woman Ulric was hoping to find, an evil that has plans for our story line hero.
Meanwhile, Levet the gargoyle has stowed away on Ulric and Rainn’s flight to Ireland, where he will be tasked with locating an ancient book that will hopefully explain about the evil that is about to engulf the world.
The relationship between Rainn and Ulric is a friends/employees to lovers relationship wherein Ulric reveals, while on their search for Brigette, that Rainn is his mate but Rainn struggles with the task at hand, and refuses to accept that Ulric is her happily ever after. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and familiar secondary and supporting characters including gargoyle Levet and ogress / mermaid Inga and her assistant Troy, vampires Chiron, Javad, Tarik and his mate Waverly ; Cyn, the clan chief of Ireland and his mate Fallon, Ulric’s cousin Brigette, and a powerful demon known as Zella. WE are introduced to Chaaya, a woman who calls herself the gatekeeper, but a woman who will find her place amongst the Guardians back home.
CONQUER THE DARKNESS is a story of betrayal and vengeance; of power and control; of fate and happiness. The premise is entertaining and imaginative; the romance is seductive and captivating; the characters are energetic and spirited.
Emotionally thrilling, sexy, fun, action packed adventure filled with dangerous charters, witty dialog, heart racing twists and emotionally thrilling turns….. was an excellent read from beginning to end. Really enjoyed this exciting and enlightening addition to this amazing series.
While some series lose their rhythm and flow after so many books (Conquer the Darkness is book 15), Alexandra Ivy has revived the appeal of the Guardians of Eternity by going back to its grass roots. Characters like Chiron, Tarak and now Ulric, are the perfect example of what readers have come to expect and love about this enthralling series. And then there’s the women who bring these dominate and powerful immortals to their knees; they are the real foundation of each and every story.
Ulric and Rainn’s story has absolutely everything! Action, danger, mystery and sizzling chemistry, which all combine to provide readers with a non-stop, adrenaline fuelled read. The characters are portrayed with empathy and strength, and their relationship develops from respect and solidarity, to an all-consuming passion that fortifies their emotional connection and the power each possess. And let’s not forget the ever annoying and loveable Levet; he may be small in stature, but his heart is enormous, and he wields his Knight in Shining Armour title with earnestness and pride.
My love of this series has been renewed, as Ms Ivy writes her characters with depth and fortitude, while her plots are well delivered with and ebb and flow that ensures a thoroughly addictive read. Guardians of Eternity was, and is one of my favourite series, and I encourage lovers of paranormal romance to dive into this captivating world.
This book was so good. It was interesting, fast-paced, and very well-written. The characters were engaging and multi-dimensional.
It’s been a while since I’ve read a book by Alexandra Ivy, and I have to wonder why. I’ve obviously been missing out on some great stories.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or favor.
Ulric finds his mate in Rainn, a zephyr sprite. Ulric and Rain have been working together at the casino for several years now, but Rainn has a secret. Once Ulric is lured into a trap, Rainn has to admit all or fear losing the man she truly loves. Filled with action, some of our past characters and the wonderful and lovely Levet, make for an awesome read!!! Once Rainn, eradicates the evil, it leaves Ulric and Rainn to enjoy their HEA! I really do hope that Levet and Inga get together, they would make a fabulous couple 4 solid stars****
****I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book provided by NetGalley*****
This is a author who when I can is a go to author when I see a new one out. This is a character that captures your attention right away. Ulric being the last you know he has our hearts right away. Then there is Brigette who catches his attention. Then you are caught up into what is happening and where they go. They have a past too that comes out as the present goes on. Of course my favorite Levet has his parts in this also. You will enjoy this addition inside and out with feeling like it came to a conclusion to soon you are so into this one.
Conquer the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy is book 15 in the Guardians of Eternity Series. This is the story of Ulric and Rainn. I have read the previous book but you could make this a standalone book if you wish to do so. Ulric had thought he was the last of his pack but he happens to spot someone from his past that leads him on the chase to where it all began. Rainn is feels something isn’t right and sneaks her way on the trip with him leading the to open their relationship to something more than it has been since they known each other.
Enjoyed this book.
I enjoyed this well-written, fast-paced book. Ulric, a werewolf, has been alone for many years, and thought he was the only one left of his pack. Then he suddenly sees Brigette, a wolf-woman who he recognizes, and he’ll do anything to find her. He discovers he is being followed by Rainn, a zephyr sprite. Things get even more complicated when Rainn and Ulric start seeing each other in ways they never expected. The story combined humor, action, romance and danger and the pace never let up. This was an entertaining book and I highly recommend this book, this author and this series to others.
Talk about slow-burn romance! Ulric and Rainn have taken DECADES to admit what they are to each other. It’s taken Ulric’s wolf taking charge to make Ulric want to claim his mate!
They both have enough baggage to open a shop. Ulric lost his pack in a slaughter and Rainn was born with a mark, the mark of the Oracles, which pretty much ostracised her from her family. The traitorous pack member was a bolt from the darkness, did not see that coming! I’m now tumped as to what will happen to the human that has managed to enter into out little supernatural world!
Levet and Inga are back to keep you in chuckles! Levet is sweet in his own way, he sees Inga only as his love, not as the scary mermaid/troll hybrid that everyone else sees.
Can’t wait to see what happens next!
Ulric family was destroyed over 600 years ago. When a member of his pack walks through his business he follows to find out how Brigette survived. He gets led into a trap and a plot to bring about evil into the world. Ulric and Rainn race to stop evil from being unleashed while dealing with their new mating bond.
I was surprised how much I liked Rhainn in this one. She has been a very minor character in the previous books so I didn’t have high hopes of liking her but I really like her. She was a very unique character with her abilities. Ulric and Rhainn had a very stressful and eventful beginning to their mating.
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How this author is able to keep me giddy and excited book after book throughout this series in beyond me.
The action is right on par and had me gripping my kindle. I loved the scene between Rainn and Zella but the final fight was a little disappointing. It was really short and a little too easily resolved.
The romance between this couple is a slow burn. There really are no intimate scenes whether sexual in nature or not with this couple for the first half of the book. Although the attraction is there, no one is acting upon it.
I should’ve loved this couple together because I love them each separately. But I found they lacked fire and passion together. They were missing an undeniable spark, desire and togetherness. For me, there was not enough time together and the attraction between them took too long to heat up. Then once is started, it was over. I really wanted to experience them as a couple. I loved Ulric in previous books and wanted so much more for him. I feel a little cheated out of his relationship with Rainn.
On another note, in EVERY book in this series I have LOVED Levet. This author brings a lightness with this character that, for me, is unparalleled and this instalment is no different. This author also has me all kinds of curious about Levet. He has been in this series since the beginning and I figure he must have a MAJOR role somewhere in future books. He has to be important somehow.
For fans of the series, there are also cameos from Cyn and Fallon as well as Tarak and Everly.
This is an entertaining and action-packed read you won’t want to miss!
I received an ARC via NetGalley of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This is book 15 in the Guardians of Eternity series and at the very least you should read the previous 2 books before reading this one. In this one we get Ulric and Rainn’s story! Ulric had thought his whole pack had been lost years before when he suddenly see’s Brigette and gives chase to find out where she has been. He doesn’t expect for someone to follow him while he follows her. Rainn knows that Ulric is at the center of a prophecy and has been charged with keeping him safe, even if that is from himself. She doesn’t expect that to mean they will face an evil they have never seen before or that he will come to mean so much to her.
I love how this seems to pick up right from where the last book left off, and that we still get to see characters that we love! Ulric has always been this character that I wanted to know more about. I just never expected his story to be as heart wrenching as it becomes. Rainn has always been mysterious and this book explains exactly why she has always been so. There is action right from the start along with suspense and I loved that! My only drawback is I felt like I was left needing to know more about a certain character introduced later on who helps them. I am hoping there will be a book about her, especially after everything she went through!
I always enjoy this series and confess I’m loving the way these recent books are following on with the characters so quickly. We’ve only just got over Tarek getting his freedom whilst shaking up the Mermaids world and now we are straight back with Ulric . You have to feel for the werewolf though because he believed he was the last of his Pack so seeing his sister stroll through the hotel he helps run is a huge shock. Time to return to his birthplace and find out what she’s been up to. Rainn accompanies him but she has a secret that is about to come to light and you could say that it’s always been fated !
Ok I’m going to say right away my favourite parts are the glorious and terribly arrogant Levet ! Add in his feelings for a certain Ogress and for some reason I’m seeing a whole new version of Shrek ! They however are in some ways incidental because obviously this is the romance that brings Ulric and Rainn together and sadly for me they didn’t work. They’ve known each other over twenty years and suddenly bam they are in love ! I just couldn’t believe it. I did however enjoy the resolution to the story and I’m so hoping the author revisits the female who makes such a dramatic appearance near the end oh and a certain Imp is definitely someone I want more of. This was fun to read because yes I’m a huge Levet fan but it also featured some of my favourite Vampires from this series so even though it’s not my favourite I would still recommend it.
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This is the 15th book in this series and it just gets better with every installment.You can look forward to all the adventure and romance we’ve come to expect from a Alexandra Ivy book. The world building is superb. I don’t ever want this series to end.
Ulric is the only surviving member of his pack or so he thinks. Then into his casino walks a woman who smells like family.
Rainn is a rare zephyr sprite. She has been chosen to stop a prophecy of evil. She knows this woman is setting a trap.After knowing each other 20 years they realize they are mates. Of coarse the book would not be complete without Levit our favorite tiny gargoyle.He has to be there to help save the world again. Inga the Queen mermaid- ogress also makes a prominent appearance. These two together make for the best laugh out loud moments.I think there might be a unusual romance brewing between these two. We’ll have to see what happens in future books.
Ulric is the last werewolf of his pack. He has been with Chiron, a vampire, for years and owns half the casino in Las Vegas. Rainn is a zephyr sprite and has been destined by the Oracles to fight an evil entity. She was sent to watch Ulric because he has something to do with the evil she must fight. When Ulric gets a glimpse of a woman, whom he thinks is his cousin, he follows her. But is it a trap or will it be a family reunion?
Demons, wolves, gargoyles, and many other supernaturals. Action and mystery. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *