I am more than a man. I am the lover that will take you to heights you’ve never imagined.I have seen stars turn to dust.I have felt my heart turn to stone.Then I found Sara, and knew that each long night waitinghad been but a prelude to this time with her. But I met her in a dream, and we’re about to wake up.If I had found her sooner, we would have had more time.But it doesn’t matter because … met her in a dream, and we’re about to wake up.
If I had found her sooner, we would have had more time.
But it doesn’t matter because there would never be enough.
I’ll defy the ticking clock and show her the passion she inspires
in my immortal soul.
Time will never take her from me.
I will carry the taste of her on my tongue for eternity.
I will whisper her name when the sun burns from the sky.
This story ends on a cliffhanger, but will be continued in Broken Heart, Stories of the Heart – A Vampire Love Story, COMING IN FEB 2019!
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This is the beginning of Eli and Sara’s love story.
Our couple ignites the opening chapter with a sensual and demanding chemistry that never seems to die down only build as the storyline progresses – On the emotional spectrum, their relationship is a bit slower to build – I was honestly a bit shocked when I realized that 80% off the storyline was between the two main characters. A lot of time is spent developing the psychological bond between them. IMO it feels as if this plays a very important role in the storyline and the author makes it work.
This was definitely different than my usual paranormal reads. The intense action and antagonists I normally find in my storylines did not really exist here – Don’t talk get me wrong I am not talking about the sensual kind there is plenty of that – It was more as though I was waiting for the shoe to drop
Be prepared this does end with the reader hanging on a cliff
Dark Heart is a sweet paranormal love story about a couple that are meant to be. The chemistry between Eli and Sara is hot and they are great together. Sara had a dream for a dark hero and Eli made her dreams come true. This book ends in a cliffhanger but it only made me want book two to find out what happens next for Eli and Sara.
Dark Heart – A Vampire Love Story by Cybill Cain is a wonderfu story to read. This is a wonderful story to read by an author that I have never read before this story. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves to read good dark paranormal romance stories then this one is for you.
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The book is a good dark paranormal romance read. The story does end in a cliffhanger. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry. The story has a good story line.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Eli is a HOT, HOT, HOT vampire, and I loved his and Sara’s story! Cybill Cain definitely brought a unique and entertaining read with Dark Heart, Book 1. I can’t wait to read Broken Heart, Book 2.
I will be the first to tell you that I don’t like the whole vampire romance but after I read thst blurb I was beyond intrigued. Also my first Cybill story and hot dang I’m wondering how I’m going to make it to February because Eli just pushed his yummy self right into my heart.
Sraa and Eli are not just characters to me they are my new obsession. I am completely seduced by them. This is one book that even if vampires aren’t your thing these characters and their story will be.
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Sara longs for a dark hero to sweep her away and show her all the things her heart yearns to experience. She only dared to dream and never expected that her handsome dance partner would be her undead hero. They only have a handful of nights before Eli returns to his job as an enforcer for the vampire Regent of Tennessee, and they plan to make as many memories as possible in the time they have left.
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OK, everyone I know will tell you, I USUALLY hate cliffhangers. Now that I’ve said that. I LOVED THIS BOOK. Eli is sort of like the sexiest man alive turned vampire. He’s sensual, romantic, gooey, yummy….well, er, you get the idea. There are those who would tell me there was a woman in this book too. I didn’t notice her, lol. Actually, I did, and Sara was a great character, but how can any woman reading resist Eli?
But enough of the sexiness. Just know that Cybill writes steam and heat better than most because she adds the one thing missing from about 80% of the supposed “steamy contemporary romances” out there – emotion. And Cybill knows how to write emotions.
This book is only the second vampire book I’ve read in about 30 years. No, I wasn’t sheltered. I just read one of Anne Rice’s books a long time ago and said nope, not for me. It took a long time for me to come full circle and while the vampire nation doesn’t necessarily have a new cheerleader, Eli has a super-fan following him now. And because, while the story started off slowly but definitely turned on the heat (and the story telling) as it progressed, I will forgive Cybill for the cliffhanger. If the second book is as good as the first, then I’ll forgive her just about anything.
As to the book – yes, I really will write a normal review here. I received it as an ARC and wasn’t sure what to expect. I have read most of what Cybill Cain has written in the past and I’m definitely a fan of her work, but that was all contemporary, and while this is set in the same time frame, this is definitely paranormal. But one thing stays consistent in all of Cybill’s stories….she is the consummate storyteller and this book was no exception. It started out slowly but it didn’t take long before the heat rose, the steam fogged up my Kindle, and the REAL story started to unfold.
Kudos to Cybill Cain for another challenge well met – imagine the challenge of breaking into another genre when the reading public is more likely to buttonhole you into one. Looking good..and I can’t wait for the second book. I could say something snarky about authors who write cliffhangers, but the reality is, I would be looking forward to the second book whether this one ended in a cliffhanger or not.
This is a new author to me and I definitely will be reading more from her! Meeting your fantasy lover is a dream come true for Sara. Eli fits just what she wants it to a T. The connection they share made my heart race and the sex scenes were off the charts. I don’t want to give too much away because this story ends in a cliffhanger but the love they share spans time and place. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!!
Eli & Sara are romantic, intimate and emotional. Their journey is intense and only just beginning. When they find that their love can keep them going, they vow to make it last forever. But, things happened and now we are left wondering what’s next. There is plenty of hot steamy sex and romance. I can’t wait for the next book!
Oh. My. Dang!!!
Im so happy yet so dissapointed all at the same time. I think i sat silently, looking at the ceiling for a straight minute, just composing myself. Im happy because this book, Cybill’s writing, took my breath away. I was absolutely entranced by Sara and Eli. Then dissapointment because it ended on a cliffhanger which I cant help but hate to love. I will be impatiently and excitedly waiting for part 2 of Sara and Eli’s story. Until February Cybill.
To those of you on the fence to reading this.
Dont hesitate. Coming from a person who records all my shows because I HATE commercials THAT much. I can tell you that the reward iwill be well worth the wait.
Happy reading!
Rating 5 stars
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I have had such a book hangover. It took me a couple days to process before I could write my review. I don’t even care about Christmas anymore (ok, slight exaggeration there ), I just want February to get here so I can be with Eli & Sara again.
This, for me, is a vampire love story of the highest degree. Eli & Sara are romantic, intimate & emotional. Their journey is intense & only just beginning. I can’t wait to see what February brings for them. I don’t know how I’m going to wait that long. High praises & definitely recommend this wonderful story.
I’m not much of a cliffhanger fan but this one had me in suspense from the get go. Eli and Sara are two people trying to deal with life the only way they know how but when they find that their love can keep them going they vow to make it last forever. But things happened and now we are left wondering what’s next. I hope that book 2 will get here fast. I’m loved this book and I happily give it 5 stars. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book as an Advanced Reader’s Copy.
It is a deep read about two souls that were missing something and found each other by accident, but can’t remain together because of previous obligations, be warned this is a cliffhanger
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Oh my gosh. I love this book and I fell in love!! And it’s a cliffhanger…..aaahhhh….I can’t wait for the next book.
When Sara shared her story I wanted to cry, then I cheered, then….I smiled.
The connection between Eli and Sara is amazing and it is so much fun to read about. Sizzling and light, dark and mysterious. Loved the confessions and nightly calls.
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1st NOTE: This is the first book in the series and has a major cliffhanger at the end.
With that said, for me, the beginning of Eli and Sara’s story didn’t draw me in right away, but as I continued to read and learned more about Eli’s life as a vampire and Sara’s past you could start to feel their connection to each other growing. That drew me into their story, making me wanted to see just where the journey was going to take them. There is plenty of Hot, steamy, sex and romance. There is also danger that they are going to face if they want to make a life together.
Good start to the Stories of the Heart series. You won’t have long to wait for the next book Broken Hearts, it releases in February 2019.
Let’s dispense with the fine print first. Dark Heart is the first of a three part series, and it ends in a cliffhanger that had me yelling at my Kindle. Fortunately we won’t have to wait months for the next part of the story, and these characters are so beautiful and compelling that they have own a piece of my heart, and I am obsessed with seeing their story through to the end.
Sara longs for a dark hero to sweep her away and show her all the things her heart yearns to experience. She only dared to dream and never expected that her handsome dance partner would be her undead hero. They only have a handful of nights before Eli returns to his job as an enforcer for the vampire Regent of Tennessee, and they plan to make as many memories as possible in the time they have left.
Definitely more steamy than Cain’s other books, this one still wallops the reader right in the heart with a supernatural connection between the main characters and enough emotion to overwhelm the soul. This book will easily cast its spell, holding you in its glamour from the first page to the last, and Eli and Sara will hold a permanent place in your heart. Don’t pass up the chance to take the first part of the journey and fall in love with these enchanting characters.
It Grabbed My attention and focus so strong I could not put it down. A word of advice when you get your copy. Grab a snack, a comfy seat, kick back and relax. You won’t be moving until you finish this bad boy here. Remarkable job. Thanks for sharing.