In this thrilling new Night Rebel series set in New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress world, sexy and ruthless vampire Ian finally meets his match!The Rule Breaker…Master vampire Ian is unrepentant, shameless…and every shade of wicked. He’s made one too many enemies in his two centuries of existence, including Dagon, a demon who now lays claim to his soul. Ian’s only … centuries of existence, including Dagon, a demon who now lays claim to his soul. Ian’s only chance to escape Dagon is to join forces with a Law Guardian, but he’s never been able to abide by the rules for long.
The Law Maker…
Veritas’ normal role is police, judge, and jury to reprobates like Ian. But she has her own ax to grind with Dagon, so if she can use Ian as bait…well, all’s fair in law and war. As they scour supernatural hotspots to perfect their trap, Veritas soon realizes Ian’s carefully cultivated, devil-may-care roguish image hides something much more powerful. And Ian discovers Veritas has shocking secrets of her own. As they’re drawn to each other with a passion as intense as their peril, either love or justice will prevail. But each will have devastating consequences.
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I was waiting for Ian’s story and Ms. Frost didn’t disappoint! Loved, loved getting to know the real Ian. If you’re a fan of the Night Huntress series and the expanded world, you must read.
I went into this book with trepidation…so many mixed reviews and a high expectation for this author. She didn’t disappoint, I was glued to this book. Gotta love Ian because he’s almost an Aussie, ok a British bad boy…but is he? He’s one of my fave vamps from this author’s other series and I’m really looking forward to more in this one. Has this vampire met his match in Veritas, she’s the law but what else is she? So much action in and out of the bedroom all culminating in the event from Hell. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait for book 2.
Jeaniene Frost is another wonderful author. Her books are riveting from the first page. I always look forward to whatever she has coming up.
Oh WOW! I love Cat and Bones and I love Vlad and Leila, but Ian and Veritas are my new favorites! What a fantastic read! I’m dying! I can’t wait for the next Night Rebel book!
What a awesome start to a new series! Loved the book & am sooo looking forward to the next book coming out Summer 2019. I’ve read Vlad’s books (another great series ) but not Cats & Bones, from reading other reviews I’ll have to read them as well. You will thoroughly enjoy Ian & Veritas’ story, Jeaniene Frost does not disappoint!
What a spectacular beginning to a new series!
Vlad was always been my fave in this series (just something yummy about him) but Ian has now moved up the charts.
Our funny and fun loving vamp comes takes front and center stage in Shades of Wicked. Not only do we get to revel in his sordid sense of humor and bask in his witty charm- but we also get to see his softer side the one he hides so well – and honestly, I really can’t fault him for hiding behind his facade.
Veritas takes the role as our heroine in this new series – I have mixed feelings towards her, she was not one of my favorite people but she did a pretty good job of swaying my opinion in this episode. She is seeking to put an end to a certain demon and she needs bait and it seems she has found it in Ian.
These two together are a blend of nonstop action and a comedy of errors topped with a delightful chemistry that leaves no question of their emotional engagement
This is a fun faced paced adventure that will entertain from the opening scene to the semi-cliffhanger that leaves you desperate for more
“No, some people also want to kill me,” he said at once. “Some want me to turn them into a vampire, some want my money, some want me for my rare artifacts, some for my fighting skills, and one wants to dangle me out as bait for a demon she’s trying to kill. See? No one is with me simply to be with me.” – Ian
“Ever been lost? The worst part was knowing no one cared enough to save you. That’s what you remember forever. Not the physical pain or the never-ending fear, but the despair of being utterly alone and knowing you’ll die that way . ..” – Ian
Broke my heart
“I can’t tell from your expression if you’re about to laugh at me or rip my throat out.” –Veritas
“Neither. I’m going to f*ck you until both of us scream.” –Ian
OMG! The Master Vamp I’ve been dreaming of finally gets his story…but that cliffhanger! UGH! I’ll never get enough of Frost’s stories from the world she created with Cat & Bones! Loved and highly recommend!
Review of Audio version:
My sadness at the end of the Night Huntress and Night Prince series was alleviated by this new series! The vampire many of us loved to hate (while secretly adoring) finally meets his match in, of all things, a LAW ENFORCER! No spoilers, just a rip-roaring good time full of action, adventure, danger, laughs, and red hot steamy sex that puts all of Ian’s previous exploits to shame. Catch the magic!
Okay, one spoiler…
DEMON DOG!!!
Can’t wait for more!
Just can’t get enough of this vamp world. And bad boy Ian is the icing on the cake!
Oh Ian. I’ve waited so long for your story, and it didn’t disappoint. So good. Only wish the next was already in my Kindle.
I love Ian. I really truly do. Sometimes characters get lost when they appear in their own stories, but not Ian. He was marvelous as always and I cannot wait for the next book. Seriously, I can’t wait!
IAN …. IAN …. IAN! My goodness, I forgot how much I loved Ian and was completely overjoyed when I heard he was finally getting his own series. Ian & Veritas had me hooked on their story, line for line. And I simply couldn’t get enough of it. But with every series that Jeaniene puts out, the ending will be a bit of a cliffy and leaving you absolutely hungry for more.
Veritas was definitely a heroine that you have to get used to, it wasn’t instant for me. But once you understand a bit more of who she is and what her life is like, you can’t really blame her for the type of person she is. When it comes to Veritas, there’s still so much we don’t know about her. But by the end, I was completely in awe of her and she’s quickly becoming one of my favorite heroines that Jeaniene has written.
Ian was the exact same, but well a bit more once we see him develop feelings for Veritas. And I was loving every moment of it and just wanted so much more. I don’t think I could ever get enough of this vampire. Vlad is still probably one of my favorites, but Ian easily comes in second.
I never realized how much I missed this world until reading this one and it looks like I’ll be going back to do a major re-read. I am so looking forward to Book 2 in this series and hopefully, it’ll be summer in no time. Love, love, loved this book!
Major thanks to Avon Books and Pure Texuality PR for the advance reader’s copy!
**AN ARC WAS GRACIOUSLY PROVIDED FOR AN HONEST REVIEW**
Jeaniene Frost
Gawwww! This was fabulous! Ian has always been a lovable rogue and I have longed for his story. This was worth waiting for. Veritas is the perfect foil for him and this tale gives more insight into each of them and their relationship develops as their histories unfold. My only complaint is that I have to wait until summertime for the next. You’ve go to thread this book!
Always enjoy her books, creative supernatural with sexy characters!
Shades of Wicked is Ian & Veritas’ story. The bad boy & the portrayed law abiding law guardian. A shared goal take these two on a wild and dangerous life. Much to my joy, many of the beloved characters from Jeaniene’s world make an appearance. The story is witty, funny, smexy, and full of battles and quite an adventure!
One of the best books in the Night Huntress world. This was a fantastic read!
OMG!!! This book needs 5 million stars. I love it so much.
Veritas and Ian are so perfect together.
This book is so full of twists and turns and unexpected surprises.
Just when I thought I had it figured out, something new happens.
Sorry, Cat and Bones. You have been replaced in my heart.
I love all the Night Huntress, Night Huntress World, Dark Prince and now I am hooked on Night Rebel. Love revisiting all the characters you fell in love with in all the previous books and love the start of Ian’s and Veritas’ story. You will love how shameless Ian is and as one of my favorite characters looking forward to how he meets his match. This was a very entertaining, funny and romantic story of a wild bachelor vampire who finally meets the woman who will make him whole. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. If you like Audio books this is narrated just like all the others and is a wonderful listen.
Enjoyed reading this book, couldn’t put it down. Just make sure you read all the previous books from the Night Huntress series/ world or you’ll end up getting important spoilers. Can’t wait for the next book, Wicked Promises.
I gave this Book a rating of 4 ’s
Title: Shades of Wicked
Series: A Night Rebel Novel
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Format: Paperback
Published on: Oct 30, 2018
I voluntarily received a Courtesy Copy of this book from Pure Textuality as well as the Publisher and am choosing to leave a review.
>-< >–< >–< >–< >–<>–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< Character’s Descriptions: Master Ian is a vampire who is really wicked has no shame and does not repent for anything. He is a Rule Breaker to the highest extent. His soul is now owned by Dagon who is a demon. Vetitas is judge jury and to police vampires like Ian. >–< >–< >–< >–< >–<>–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< What I liked/Didn’t Like: This is a huntress vampire romance that is action packed, Has lots of Romance as well as twists and turn that keep you on the edge of your seat. Very well written and fast paced book that was a great read. My first book by this author and I definitely enjoyed reading it. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves Huntress/Vampire romances. I will warn you that it ends in a cliff hanger.