Former FBI agent Brooke Fairfax is on the verge of starting a new, simpler life with Irish mogul Declan O’Roark. But when tragedy strikes the night of Brooke’s and Declan’s engagement party, Brooke has no choice but to track down Romeo, the serial killer stalking her for years. And Declan vows to help her put an end to the man who desires Brooke so completely, he’s willing to kill to possess her.… her.
When a woman from Declan’s past emerges, promising nothing but grief for the already struggling couple, Declan is faced with a dilemma: take the time to get the troubled woman from his past the help she desperately needs or join the woman he loves in the struggle to stop Romeo before he makes Brooke his next victim. The problem? Declan’s love for Brooke might not be enough to stop Romeo from killing them all.
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I love Heather Suneri, and I love love love this series! The characters draw you in and you can’t help but keep reading. This is the 5th book in the series, and there are times you think this could be the final book. And the series probably could end here, but I WANT MORE!
I want more Brooke and Declan! I want to know what happened/happens to Romeo! Heather released the ALMOST ending to her newsletter subscribers, and while I know its not really how the book ended, it makes me want to know what happened even more!
All of the Darkness books are easy to read, and I highly suggest starting with Book 1 before jumping in to Book 5, but you won’t regret it!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for my honest review, which I have given. I was not required to write a positive review and have not been compensated for it in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
Desired in Darkness by Heather Sunseri is the fifth book in the In Darkness series. Brooke Fairfax is engaged to Declan O’Roark, and she is looking forward to a wonderful future with him. The only thing standing in the way of their happily-ever-after is Romeo aka Woodford Clay Harrison. Romeo is proving to be elusive. Brooke’s parents are throwing the couple an engagement party at their home in Virginia. Romeo strikes during the party leaving a dead body and ruined wedding dresses behind. Brooke is determined to catch him while Romeo is set on having Brooke for himself. Declan’s attentions get diverted when his brother arrives along with a woman from Declan’s past who will cause nothing but more grief for the engaged couple. If he diverts his attention to take care of this problem, Declan will not be there to protect Brooke. What will it take to catch Romeo?
Desired in Darkness is a fast-paced novel that will have you riveted to the edge of your seat. Readers finally gets answers to the questions we have had since the first book in the series. The revelations will amaze you. It was nice to get to know more about Declan and his past in this installment as well as a little more about Brooke’s relationship with her mother. Desired in Darkness is not a standalone. The books in the In Darkness series need to be read in order. The characters are well-developed, and they continue to evolve in each book. They are very real in this gritty story. I do wish the intimate scenes were not so descriptive and that there were fewer of them (just my personal feelings on the matter). At the end of the book I was left wondering what is going to happen next. I would love to say more, but I do not want to spoil it for you.
Desired in Darkness is another enthralling installment in the epic In Darkness series! I could not put it down. I literally did not stop reading from the moment I started until I reached the end. The insights into Romeo’s mind give just a hint as to how deep his obsession with Brooke goes. I love a story that keeps me guessing instead of knowing what will happen next. Sunseri is a complex and intriguing writer who knows how to keep readers interested and invested in her characters. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from the publisher.
Author Heather Sunseri went out with a bang with her final novel in the In Darkness series. Desired in Darkness is an intense read that will keep the pages turning until the very end. Sunseri takes her readers on a suspenseful journey with her many twists and turns.
Romeo is even more dangerous and creepier than ever. We finally have our questions answered since the very first book. Who is responsible for the murder of her husband and what really happened the night that he was killed. We also find out why exactly Romeo has targeted Brooke.
This is a super quick read that can be read in sitting. I couldn’t put the book down. The way the book ended was not exactly how I pictured how the series would end. In fact, it’s almost left open for another coming. Maybe we’ll get a spin-off because I feel like there are still some questions that need answering. Who knows. Either way, you know it’s a great suspense series when the author keeps you needing more.
However, there are a couple of things to keep in mind with this book. There are some cursing and drinking. We also see drugs, but it’s never seen as okay. We do see characters having sex, but they are super quick and don’t go into detail. These can easily be skipped over.
Overall, highly recommended!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for my honest review, which I have given. I was not required to write a positive review and have not been compensated for it in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
This was a page turner that kept you guessing on what was going to happen next. Plenty of shocking moments and reveals throughout.
Romeo.. A man who has been hiding in the shadows for years at first helping former FBI Agent Brooke Fairfax with anonymous tips to help solve cases.. Then the possessive behavior started.. And finally the bodies started piling up. This man eludes everyone and is always one step ahead. But now they know his name and are slowly finding out the whys of his game, but not before he ups the stakes and finally reveals his end game.
We finally get answers to questions we’ve had since the first book.. Who was really involved in Brooke’s husband murder and who has had knowledge of it all this time. Romeo’s past is revealed and his connection to Brooke.
Romeo’s reign of terror is far reaching throughout this book and Brooke’s sanity is tested. But through it all her fiance Declan O’Roark is by her side trying to keep her out of the madman’s clutches but that isn’t easy when all Brook wants to do it to dive into them to finally put an end to her stalker.
I am conflicted on my feelings about the ending but I’ve loved this series and the characters from the first book and can’t wait to see what comes next…
If books were chocolate, “Desired in Darkness” would be a Valrhona or a Teuscher because it is simply the BEST and very satisfying. If books were roller coasters, “Desired In Darkness” would be the Japanese Takabisha because the story of Brooke, Declan, and Romeo not only messes with your mind, but it is unpredictable with simultaneous fear and joy. I couldn’t put it down! I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book. The comments and opinions expressed are explicitly mine.