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 don’t read a ton of paranormal romance anymore, but when it comes to Jeaniene Frost, I just can’t help myself. Fans of the Night Huntress, Night Huntress World, and Night Prince series have long requested a story devoted to fan favorite: Ian, and Frost didn’t disappoint with Shades of Wicked. This novel is the first installment in her new Night Rebel series which Frost has announced will consist of “at least two books, possibly three”. In Shades of Wicked, vampire Ian is paired with Veritas, law guardian of the vampire council, and Frost fans will already be at least slightly familiar with her as part of the supernatural world. She protects the laws and he notoriously breaks them, but they agree to put their differences (and regard for rules) aside to work towards the same goal: catching Dagon, a demon, and taking him out of the equation which will benefit them both.
Frost keeps this story fun and fast-paced with tons of banter, humor, action, but also some emotion and slow but satisfying romance. Additionally, existing fans of the connected series will get the added bonus of cameos from previous main characters. Although there is a lot of back story that supports this overall plot, Frost prepares readers well which I think may allow this to be a potential entry point for new readers. Be forewarned though, once you enter this well-loved world that Frost has successfully created, you won’t want to leave. The many books associated with this urban fantasy collection will gladly keep you busy for a while. Time to get started. Enjoy!
This books showcases author’s best writing level..book one of a new trilogy starring Ian and Veritas.. I admit I was always fond of Ian, whose persona of careless, oversexed mindless pleasure seeker never did match his deep loyalty and the quality of his friends.
No philosophical lectures, no dull passages. Raced through it giggling despite being an old fogey.
This book is endless Frost level action with characters who think, grow, change throughout the story. Just exactly what I needed.
Shades of Wicked by Jeaniene Frost is the first book in the Night Rebel series. This is the story of Veritas and Ian. I am almost a shamed to say I have never read a book by Ms. Frost before…which has been my loss. This book kept me reading until the end of this book. I found it exciting and enjoyed Veritas and Ian story line. I do hope the next book that continues their story and this exciting read comes out fast…I need it!
He is every shade of Wicked – an unrepentant and shameless master vampire, but Ian may have just met his match in this explosive, heart pounding novel. Shades of Wicked is the first in the new Night Rebel series which takes place in the Night Huntress Universe and like all the others fabulous books in this universe, the author paints vivid imagery in her well-developed vampire world. Ian has fascinated readers from the very first book he appeared in as he shamelessly dared readers to overlook him and now, finally he gets all of their attention in his own series. Ian’s never met a rule he liked and he’s made a few too many enemies including the demon Dagon who has laid claim to his soul. As a Law Guardian, Veitas is police, judge and jury to all reprobates like Ian, but she has an axe to grind with Dagon as well so using Ian as bait sounds like a great idea to her. But all’s fair in love and war so these two bold, energetic characters give readers on heck of a thrilling and spirited show as they send sparks flying in every direction.
There is so much sizzling chemistry between Ian and Veritas, readers can feel the current through every turn of the page and these characters demand that readers turn each and every one of them. Emotional turbulence adds depth and feeling to the story as the characters look for the perfect place to set their trap all while fighting their attraction. There are no dull moments in this fast paced story that keeps readers on tender hooks with lots of vibrant energy, thrilling suspense, spirited battles and surprising twists and with intriguing secrets and a suspenseful climax that ensures readers are going to come back for more of this urban fantasy romance series.