Two forces rule the world—Fear and Desire. Vampires are masters of both.3,000 years ago, the first Vampiri walked the earth. The Ancients. They’ve lived among humans ever since—ruling from the shadows—and I am one of them.
Though most of our power comes in numbers, I reject that way of life. Being a mercenary not only pays well, it also requires ruthless skills—and I don’t care much for humans… … comes in numbers, I reject that way of life. Being a mercenary not only pays well, it also requires ruthless skills—and I don’t care much for humans… except for one.
Wanting me to choose their side in the Străbun Dynasties’ battle for supremacy, the Martel Dynasty has hunted me for centuries, but I’ve remained just out of their reach. Until a new bounty-hunter crashes one of my kill-jobs, forcing me to save my mark, Mathew Delvaux, and take him with me during my escape.
Having to babysit a human while vile hunters try to abduct me, was not part of the plan, but for the first time in three millennia all four clans are after me, and I suspect that Mathew is the only one who can help me figure out why.
They’ll stop at nothing to get what they want, even tracking down the one man I’ve ever loved.
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*Perfect for readers who love Bella Forrest’s “A Shade of Vampire.”
*This book is recommended for readers 16 and older due to devilish sexy Vampires, and a very endearing nerd.*
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Vampires, A Sexy Nerd & A Cracking Storyline!!
Dariah and Antoine are both Ancients of the Vampire race. She’s a freedom seeking mercenary & he’s a Prince, bound to his Father & their Dynasty. They have a past together but Dariah is there to do her job & wants him out of her way!! Professor Mathew Devlaux is being honoured for a paper he’s published. He thinks Supernatural Beings existed in Earth’s history!! Unfortunately for him someone has hired Dariah to kill him before his award is excepted!
Like most Ancients, Dariah holds no respect for the breakable Human’s. Her job is severely derailed by an unexpected attack on her though & For an inexplicable reason she takes Mathew with her during her perilous escape!!
This is a fast paced, unusual & intriguing read. I loved the new take on vampire lore The world building is going to grow more complex, I think, the deeper the story goes. I really liked Dariah, Antoine & Mathew, I loved his Indiana Jones obsession! The romance was just about steamy
I’m excited for the next book
Debbie, 1970, UK
This new series Stephany is writing is fantastically written such a page-turner!
Dariah is a super sexy vampire assassin going to get her target. Dariah sexy ex shows up Antoine it’s been years that she’s been running from him she tells him to leave but he refuses she tells him he better not mess anything up for her!!
Dariah is going after her Target Mathew and things definitely don’t go as planned Mathew ends up helping Dariah things end up getting pretty steamy between them I think I’m going to end here I don’t want to give too much away but Stephany honestly hit this book out of the ballpark once you start this book you will not want to put it down I didn’t even want it to end I wish it would have kept going on I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
This goes between Dariah and Mathews point of view. Shows just how easy it can be to see the same thing yet have two completely different explanations and understandings. There’s so much history we have yet to discover about the two of them.
This is the first book in Dynasty of Blood series and it was amazing! Stephany Wallace has created a unique paranormal romance full of sexy vampires, romance and adventure. This book is well written, fast paced, action packed and grabs your attention right from the beginning and keeps you in suspense until the very last page. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book of the series Claimed by Darkness!
I absolutely love this new vampire series by Stephany Wallace. It is imaginative and exciting. It will keep your interest and make you want more. I definitely recommend it.
Exciting new series by author, Stephany Wallace. “Cursed by Darkness” is fantastic. I was hooked by the first chapter. Dariah is very fascinating. The two men she deals with, Antoine, another ancient vampire and her mark to kill, the nerdy, sexy Professor Mathew, gives off great chemistry. Especially with Mathew. So much action and the ending is such a surprise. I have some suspicions and I can’t wait until the next book to see if those are correct. Don’t miss this exciting new vampire series.
If you love vampires. This book is for you! I loved reading this book! It’s has the action, the love interest, and just when you thought things couldn’t get any better or worse…. BAM it does! Lol I loved Dariah and Mathew! I can’t wait to see what book two holds! Especially after that ending!!
I really enjoyed reading this book. When Dariah attempts to take on a job, with a hot prince she has a past with close on her tail, she never expected she’d find herself forming an odd bond with the nerdy professor that was also initially her intended target.
If you enjoy vampire stories, you will enjoy reading this book. I picked it up to read it this morning, and couldn’t put it down until I reached the last page. I’m anxiously awaiting book two in this series!
I loved reading Cursed by Darkness… it has vibe of a Vampiress that is superbly awesome. In it you’ll find action, romance, surprises and the excitement of a night of passion.
Aleksandra is a special Vampire… She is what is called an Ancient. A powerful, strong and very beautiful vampire that is considered to be special with awesome special gifts. In this book you will also meet a professor… He has secrets that have yet to be discovered besides being super Hot and Nurdy
I can’t wait to see what happens next in book 2.
This is just fantastic with its different take on vampires and Dariah is just kick ass!! Well written you soon get sucked into this world that the author has built and is packed with action, (some hot and steamy!) and fab humour! A fantabulous start to this series and I cannot wait to read the next book!
Dariah is amazing but Matthew is amazing as well. I love this new take on vampires, correction Vampiri. I can’t wait for the next book!
What an fantastic new series by Stephany Wallace. Cursed by Darkness the first book of the Dynasty of Blood saga series will have you hooked from the get go.
In a world of Vampires, Dariah is a sarcastic, sassy and extremely independent. As a professional assassin, she answers to no one but herself. But things changed, when instead of killing her next mark, she saves him instead. With that decision, she’s in for one amazing and incredible ride! Matthew is a human, who’s not only a nerdy professor but a hot and sexy one! With the help of her former lover Antoine, Dariah and Matthew tries to figure out why she is now being targeted by all four clans.
A definite must read! This book is full of adventure, laughter, romance and sexy scene! You’ll enjoy with every page you read, I know I did! I couldn’t put this freakin’ book down and now I can’t wait for the second book to come out!
This book did not begin where I expected it to. I thought it would start with Dariah’s creation. However, I’m happy to find it picks up a little after we first meet Dariah in Dark Wolf – The Pureblood Legacy; Book 2. I immediately was intrigued. Dariah is a self-assured woman – Ancient Vampiri. While the description of this book is spot on – it is also deceptive in that the story is SO much better!! The twists of the storyline and the development of the relationship between Dariah, Antoine and Mathew are impeccable. Seems everyone has something to hide. And it only gets more intriguing as the story goes along. Stephany Wallace’s has a genuine knack for world-building. Looking forward to the next installment of this series!!
I just LOVE Dariah…….. She is an AWESOME kick ass vampire!!!!
This book is a wild ride…. The twists and turns keep you guessing……
I’m team Mathew all the way….. Can’t wait to see how it all plays out….
I swaer this without a doubt that Stephany Wallace loves to torture us slowly with how she ends her books that are a series!! The ending gahhhhhhh but it was hot those scenes!!!! Danggggggg
I totally love Dariah and Matthew! New take on Vampires that is interesting and not silly or stereotypes that are boring and over done. Another great creation of characters that instantly draw you to them. Can’t wait to read the next book.
What an intriguing and unusual take in Vampires and I loved every second of it. The end though … deff leaves you wanting more.
Dariah is strong, snarky, and brooding and has her existence figured out until she meets her would be target Mathew. He’s nerdy, fit, and pretty impressive in his community. Mathew is in for an adventure of a lifetime. Book 1 is a great start to what I’m sure will be an exciting and fun series.
A must read for vampire fans!!
I am sooo hooked!! I freaking loved it!!! It has so much action my body gasp and hurt every time there was a fighting scene!! Dariah is one sexy and sarcastic ancient vampire who answers to no one but herself. She’s the real definition of YOLO but everything changes with her new assignment. She’s a professional assassin, and instead of killing her target she saves him, and it’s been crazy rollercoaster after that. Let’s just say a lot of vampires are trying to kill her and her target “nerdy professor sexy Matthew”. Good thing she has an old lover or friends with benefits Antoine to help as much as he can. Except her heart. Things get crazy and twisted!!! The humor is the best! Laugh out scenes that will get you looks from people and swoon worthy ones that make you blush! It had the best Indiana Jones references ever!!! I died laughing! Love triangle? Maybe. Romance? Hell yea! Bromance? Cute overload! They just don’t know it yet! Go read it now! ps.She has a cute gargoyle shifter as a pet!! he kills and bites! #goals#vampires#sexyNerdyProfesor
Cursed By Darkness is Fangtastic! A deliciously seductive cocktail of danger, killer action, sexy tension, drama N sassy humor that will keep U thirsty for more! Absolutely Unputdownable!
Dariah is a ruthless beauty full of charm N sass, she’s a fierce fashionista with loving heart waiting to be awakened! As sexy N Dangerous as James Bond. Imagine Black Widow from The Avengers N Selene from Underworld combined!
My Favorite Character was Mathew, all I can say is I’m Team Nerdy Professor Sexy all the way baby!
Stephany Wallace is a brilliant storyteller, she has captured the essence of the Vampire genre by mixing old world folklore with something completely fresh N new! I’m dying for the next book it can’t come fast enough!
5+ Sizzling Stars!!!
Stephany Wallace has done it again! An amazing read beginning to end. You can’t help but fall in love with the characters. Dariah, Mathew, and Antoine are the story. Dariah has a job, but is unable to complete due to others hunting her. She saves her target and her target saves her life in return. She leaves him as her way of saving him due to she, herself, now being a target of the Dynasties. Stephany Wallace has mastered the art of making you beg for the next book though! This is a must read series!