There is no escaping a Reaper. I am an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death. And when Death says your time is up, I’m coming for you… Carrying Death’s orders is my sole duty. I’ve never had reason to question her, even if I disagreed. But Kyra’s fierceness and willpower sheds light on my mission. She drives the darkness of my world away. The answers to the Others’ … answers to the Others’ goals lie in her past. For Kyra, I will risk going against Death’s wishes. For her…I will battle the past and the future itself.
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Loved the book, must read!!! This series is amazing!! Donna you did it again!!
In this latest installment of the Reaper series by Donna Grant, we follow Kyra and Dubhan’s burgeoning romance. The backdrop is Ireland, amidst the backlash of the events that took place in the Dark Kings book Fever. Dark Alpha’s Temptation is not a stand-alone novel. Many books lead to this point, and I fear a new reader would be lost if this is their first in Donna Grant’s Dark World series. Prior publications are worth the experience, and one could go back a long way. I love a richly developed setting, and this series is one of my favorites in the urban fantasy/paranormal romance style.
Dubhan is what you would expect out of a Reaper. Who can resist a sexy, immortal, justice dealing Irishman? Kyra is a courageous heroine to match. Together they are an attractive, charming couple. Overall I enjoyed their story.
Random spoilery thoughts: This book gave us more information on the threat to Reaper allies, and the Reapers themselves, which I enjoyed getting. After the events in Fever, I was hoping for a theory I had to be confirmed here, which it was not. I could be wrong, but time will tell. Until then I will have to deal with the lingering sorrow and frustration.
Having read a couple of these from this series I wanted to get into this one when I saw it. This author is great if wanting a paranormal to give you the magic for why you come to read them. These guys are in a league on their own with it being a reason it keeps your attention. Kyra and Dubham grab that attention in this one. The intrigue you will have building when she wants his help. They both have personalities that keep you turning the pages. Romance will burn the way. This one is a good addition to a wonderful series.
This book is so good. If you have read the other books in the Dark World you get answers to a few questions and a few new questions pop up. Donna Grant is one of my favorite authors and I have never read anything by her that I didn’t like. This book sucked me in and spit me out ready for more. Dubhan has such a sad past, like all Reapers do. But when he became a Reaper, he used that past to make him a better Fae. He didn’t think he deserved to be loved but boy was he wrong. Kyra grew up being told she had to act a certain way and be a certain type of Fae. She eventually went out on her own and became such an amazing and caring person. Kyra and Dubhan are absolutely perfect for each other. They balance each other and make one hell of a team. Rhi has been my favorite Fae female since the beginning but now Kyra is at a close 2nd. I wish I had the confidence and faith that Kyra has. She may not be trained in combat but her careful thinking and ability to analyze situations makes her a great asset. She would be an awesome friend.
I’m still new to the world of the Reapers and the Dragon Kings, but this story drew me right in. Though she doesn’t know why, Kyra drawn to the Reaper. For his part, Dubhan doesn’t know what to make of the fae who is following him. What they find when they meet is unexpected.
I loved the quick pace of the story and was intrigued by the revelations uncovered. It only made me want to immerse myself more fully in their world.
I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily offer my review.
Great book to spend the evening with.
Dark Alphas Temptation is the 9th in the Reaper series by Donna Grant. It is the story of the Reaper Dubhan & Light Fae Kyra. The character of Kyra is wonderful. She is strong, smart – & speaks her mind – to everyone, but it’s her thoughtful approach that helps people see the wisdom in her words.
With the events in the last several Dark Kings and Reaper books we are learning more about the others but still have so many questions! A must read to keep on top of the whole story line.
I love Donna Grant’s Reaper’s!
In case you missed it, the Reaper’s are a spin off from her Dark Kings series.
Inside the pages of this book is a whole world full of magic and angst. Of secrets revealed and even more questions that are yet to be answered.
Donna Grant weaves stories that are better than any you’ve ever been told.
I’m not going to give anything away. But I will say the hero has some issues, but he’s a strong, strong man. One who’s willing to put his life on the line for the one woman who means more to him than living. And the heroine of this story is kick a##. I want to be Kyra when I grow up.
Thank you Donna for the opportunity to read and review this book. I can’t wait for more Reaper’s!
I think this is my favorite book in this series. Dubhan is a Reaper and one of the Death’s rules is no one can know of the Reapers. So when he catches Krya stalking him it gets his attention. Krya is a White Fae who tries to live as a human, not using her magic. But once she has seen the Reapers in a battle and caught sight of Dubhan, she became smitten with him, even though he was a Dark Fae.
I liked the way Krya was so positive, smiling at everyone, being nice, enjoying simple things. It was as if she opened a new world for Dubhan. And the Reapers are still looking for Xaneth, I really hope they find him soon, I really want to see more of him.
I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest opinion.
Amazing! This is a great read and as always the story is wonderful if you love Donna Grant you know what I mean and if you have yet to read you need to get the series!!
I wholeheartedly recommend this author to anyone who wants a little romance as well as adventure in their lives.
I love Dubhan and Kira. Together they make a perfect team. He has the brawn and she has the brains. She brings things about the “Others” to attention that other people have overlooked.
I also love the fact that the King’s and Reaper books are getting more intertwined. So if you aren’t reading both series you will be missing a lot of information.
I received an arc copy of this book and am freely leaving my honest opini
This series just keeps getting better. Picks up right after the last dragon king book. Learning so much
The adventure continues in this new tale of Reapers. The story can be read as a standalone, but a number of details might not make sense unless you read some of the books in the whole Dark Warrior/Dragon/Reaper universe. It is not a long book, but packed full of action, romance, heat and political intrigue. And definitely not just same old story. Always looking forward to the next book in this series! Very honest opinion after receiving advanced reader copy.
Dark Alpha’s Temptation by Donna Grant
Reaper Novel #9
Dubhan is one of Death’s Reapers and he is being followed. Who is following him? A woman and what a woman she is! Kyra is Light Fae but she has a special gift that allows her to locate Dubhan easily…a rather rare talent as few are able to do such a thing. Once she saw him she was almost inexorably drawn to him and though a bit stalker-ish she really could not pull away.
This is a snippet in the long story of this realm. A few characters make appearances, we learn about Dubhan’s family and how he was betrayed, Kyra’s family is almost as bad as Dubhan’s and we hear a bit about them, we learn a bit more about The Others, there are some deaths and a romance with the knowledge that there is an eventual war coming that will be inevitable.
I do not think this is a good point to begin reading this series. I have not read all of the series but wouldn’t mind doing so at some point in the future. I have no idea how much longer the story will go on but do hope that eventually the story lines will be tied together and the entire world of dragons, kings, Fae and others will be able to have a bit of peace.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in the series? Yes
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Paperbacks for the ARC – This is my honest review.
3-4 Stars
Dark Alpha’s Temptation by Donna Grant has a reaper on the defense, he has a bit of a stalker. That was the last thing I would have thought that this Light Fae would do to a scary Reaper. Dubhan finds that he is being followed early in the story so this is no secret. What is a surprise to him is Kyra’s boldness, goodness and resolve. Tough, intelligent and a true problem solver, Kyra dominates this book.
The well-written addition to Reaper’s overall story centers on the relationship building between Dubban and Kyra. Ms. Grant paints the emotional backgrounds of these two so clearly that it is easy to understand where they have been and why they now behave as they do.
Like the other reaper stories, Dark Alpha’s Temptation does have tie-ins to the Dark King Dragons. Also while the romance is wonderful, it is even more so of a great story because of the twist near the conclusion that I didn’t see coming.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my ow
Donna Grant writes great stories, with arcs that start at the first book, and continue on to the next. This book deals with her Reapers, but you’ll find the Dragon Kings make an appearance. Each book builds upon previous ones, but you could start with any of them, and it would make sense; Donna does cover the major points you need to know to understand the current book. However, this book, while very good, is much shorter and less detailed on building the two main characters in their story together, and how it plays into the overall story. Both Dubhan and Kyra’s characters are interesting, and deserve to be explored fully. Overall, I enjoyed reading Dark Alpha’s Temptation, and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys paranormal romances.
This story finds us with more questions but at least a few answers.
Kyra has watched him since the big battle and when she finally meets him eye to eye he is everything she thought he was an yep a bit more.
Dubhan finally meets his match of that he is certain when he takes in Kyra.
She is not a warrior but she has the heart and soul of one. His perfect match but can he keep her?
I loved the chemistry between these two and I love where this story is leading us to.
I can’t wait for the next book.
You absolutely have to read the other books in this series in order to understand exactly what is going on. And I recommend that you read the Dragon Kings series as well because they are becoming more and more entwined with the bigger story ARC. In this one we get Dubhan and Kyra’s story. Dubhan is part of the new Reapers that are on the search for Xaneth. Kyra has been following the mystery man around ever since seeing them battle the Queen’s trackers. She doesn’t understand why she is compelled to follow him, she just knows that she needs to do so and hopes it helps her with her own mission. Neither realize that the bigger picture of what is involved.
I thoroughly enjoyed this one! Kyra has been through a lot just so she can be true to herself. What she doesn’t realize is the person who helped her had a different motive. I don’t want to say too much and give anything away but I definitely loved how this one is still helping to push that bigger story ARC along! Dubhan also went through a lot and is realizing some things about his own past that he didn’t know at the time. These two together are perfect and compliment each other not only on a personal level but in every way. The way these book’s have been going-I have a feeling the bigger battle is going to be something along the lines of Lord of the Rings and I honestly can’t wait!!!
Another chapter in the storyline of the Reapers. Kyra is a sassy, sexy, independent fae who was drawn to Dubhan from the first moment she saw him and the others at the light castle. She knows he’s a Reaper. She knows he’s a dark fae. She knows it is risky seeking his help. But she doesn’t have anywhere else to turn. Dubhan is a quiet, keep to himself, Reaper. Here to do Death’s bidding and find Xaneth before moving on to his next assignment. He knows someone is following him. He knows it is a female fae. He needs to find out why and alert Death. But things aren’t always what they seem and sometimes our histories cross in unexpected ways. A fun, easy to read story that fills in another piece of the puzzle. Although, it is missing the romantic tension of the other Dark Alpha couples.
The Reaper series just keeps getting better and better. If you’ve not kept up with the Dragon King series as well as the Reapers, this book will leave the reader scratching their heads.
This was a great addition to the series. Dubhan and Kyra’s story was intriguing and a page-turner for sure. Their story had me cheering for their happy ending way before the story came to an end. I loved Kyra! I felt like she could have been an old friend right from the start.
I love the Reaper series and can’t wait to read the next. 5 stars but do yourself a favor and read the series in order with the dragon kings. This is not a stand-alone.
Dark Alpha’s Temptation is the ninth book in Donna Grant’s reaper series. This book does not disappoint and centers around Kyra and Dubhan. Kyra is a powerful light fae who is unaware of just how powerful her family blood line is. Kyra was immediately drawn to Dubhan, a reaper, when witnessing the battle at the Light castle. He was all she could think about and she tracked him down and followed him in order to ask him to help her locate her aunt who disappeared years ago. He was not what she expected, he is so much more.
Kyra shows her strength and sharp thinking when it comes to search to find Xaneth and the realization that the Others are more of a threat that anyone thought. Kyra is also faced with the fact that her family is also a part of the Others and she has to make a stand against her “aunt”. A battle is brewing and the search to find out more about the others becomes more important the more they uncover.
This love story is romantic and endearing. It answers some questions, but other questions arise and leaves you wanting more from the next book in the series.