Darkness knows no bounds, nothing tethers it to reality. Darkness is in the eye of the beholder. Primal instincts run through us all, a call to the wilder side of life, a call to arms for those of us that shift within the shadows. When the darkness and the primal instincts merge, no one is safe. Faith and fate are pulled to the forefront and all that is left is a choice. Do you join the darkness, … the darkness, or do you run and try to let faith lead you to your salvation?
My name is Emerson Davenport and this is my choice. My life hangs in the balance if I chose wrong. The dominoes of destiny have started to fall, now it’s up to me to outrun them and the darkness that rides the wave that crests at my door.
Either way, death is coming.
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Paranormal is not my usual read, but I love this author is another genre, so I had to try it out. Wow! I was pleasantly surprised. I was drawn into all the characters even some took a bit for me to understand. There wasn’t a thing to love about this book. It was choked full of suspense, tragedy, love and more. I can’t compare this to other paranormal books or authors, but if this is even close to the standard, I may need to change the genre I read. Bravo, Ms. Shuler. Incredible job in making this reader happy and ready for more.
Pushed for the second star
I really tried to like this book. It was juvenile and the drama was over the top. I lost the story in the drama. The second star is here because there could be a real story here, the potential is here, but is lost.
When Emerson moved to Colorado Springs with her father she did so for self-preservation. However, she never believed that her world would get turned upside down and the monsters she believed were only stories told in the dark would be real.
While off at college, she’s been attacked, her high school crush becomes her boyfriend, oh and let’s not forget said boyfriend can shift into an animal! Dylan must protect her from what’s coming for her. Preacher has hurt her before and he’s not finished with her yet.
I loved reading this book!
However, I was a bit confused on how Emerson and Ash were suppose to be related…not quite sure I have figured that out yet.
I wish the author would’ve given us information on where Emerson’s friend was after the attack and why that caused Ash to hate her so much.
This book is full of so many surprises, twists and turns it will keep you on the edge throughout the read. What a well blended paranormal with just the right amount of romance to hold your attention as she brings the dark side closer than you ever had it before. From the first meeting Dylan is hooked so turned on he has trouble controlling the enter beast and almost shifts. He thinks with time and distance everything will be ok and life will go back to normal. He couldn’t be more wrong…..
The author gives you a delighted story of suspense, tragedy, love and humor plus so much more. Most of the characters you come to love, you even like the ones who are not so nice. Just when you think you have a handle the author throws a new twist throwing you off your game. She keeps you invested and turning pages to see what she has in store for you next. Evil is there larking around every turn, what could it be and what does it mean. What it must be like to see with your eyes something you know can’t be true. How can you believe when you know it is unbelievable? Emerson has to trust in herself to know who or what is evil, she must look beyond facts and trust in what she believes is fiction. Dylan is having a hard time believing things his self, is evil near or could life finally have a rainbow waiting for him.
I thought this was well written with wonderful characters that in a lot of ways I could relate to. The story kept me on the edge hanging one my by fingers waiting to see what happen next. Emerson is one sassy lady who had no trouble telling it like it is, Dylan is an alpha all the way very protective and a hunk. When he smells her scent you the reader can almost smell it as well. The author writes in a way you almost feel like you are there, having no trouble picturing the scenes as they unfold. The chemistry is off the carts, hot, wild and wonderful. I had trouble putting it down and read it at one setting. I really hate when it came to the end but what a wonderful ending.
What an incredible story. The author put so many surprises, twists and turns in here that I was sure she was trying to kill the reader with a severe case of shock. The characters are well developed, captivating and intriguing. The story is well paced and well written. I love all of the main characters and a few of the side ones. There were some I wasn’t too sure about at first but, by then end I knew exactly which ones to love and which to despise. Which is an earmark of a phenomenal read. When you despise a character so much you want to be one of the characters that get to kick some butt. I really enjoyed this first edition to a new series and look forward to reading what the author brings next.