Do you love Steamy Romance? Do you love edge of your seat Thrillers? Why not enjoy both in this brand new, Chillingly Sexy Supernatural Romance.Book #4 in the critically acclaimed, award-winning and bestselling Beyond the Grave series, WHEN DARKNESS FOLLOWS is also a standalone novel.•”I’d recommend When Darkness Follows to readers who adore an intense paranormal thriller with a healthy side of … healthy side of sizzle by an author who is as skilled at crafting a story as the list of accolades she’s acquired says she is.” Jamie Michele, Readers Favorite, 5 Stars
•”A heart-stopping, explosive tale of the paranormal… a masterpiece.” Anne-Marie, Readers Favorite, 5 Stars
(Mature Audience 18+)
BLURB:
Daniel is ex-special ops, but how can he protect her from a killer that is not flesh and blood?
Rachel Sommers and her two best friends don’t believe anything will happen when they sneak onto a haunted shipwreck in the middle of the night. Why would they? Ghosts don’t actually exist… right?
But Rachel and her friends disturb something that night. Something demonic. Something that lured Rachel to the ship. And now one of her friends is dead, the other is missing, and Rachel’s memory of the night is gone. There’s only one thing she knows for sure: whatever killed her friend has followed her home.
Over a century ago, an act of bitter jealousy and revenge tainted a crystal ball with an unstoppable evil. And when the deadly object eerily turns up in her bedroom, Rachel’s nightmare really begins.
Can Daniel save the woman he loves, or is Rachel about to make the ultimate sacrifice to save them all?
Ex-Special Forces detective Daniel Smith takes the case the moment Rachel’s name appears on his screen. Rachel is the only woman he’s ever loved, but despite their explosive chemistry, she’s determined to keep him at a distance.
With Rachel’s life on the line, the disturbing truth about her ancestry and the possessed object she has inherited must be uncovered. But is it already too late? Daniel will risk everything to save the woman he loves, but how can he win this lethal game of cat and mouse against a killer that is not flesh and blood?
What readers are saying:
“When Darkness Follows leaves no question in my mind as to why Athena Daniels’ series is so wildly popular… an intense paranormal thriller with a healthy side of sizzle by an author who is as skilled at crafting a story as the list of accolades she’s acquired say she is.” Jamie Michele, 5 Stars, Readers Favorite
“A heart-stopping, explosive tale of the paranormal…a masterpiece.” Anne-Marie, 5 Stars, Readers Favorite
“A paranormal romance that takes the reader on a thrilling ride that I wished would never end. Steamy and sizzling enough to fog my reading glasses…It deserves 5 stars and a lot more.” Rabina, 5 Stars, Readers Favorite
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I loved that Rachel and her friends went to a supposedly haunted shipwreck and of course in the middle of the night. So, what could go wrong? ALOT! hehe. And she does not even have any memory of what occurred.
This was one for the most fun with paranormal romance stories that I have read in a long time. I enjoyed the characters and ghostly things immensely.
This was one for the most fun with paranormal romance stories that I have read in a long time. I enjoyed the characters and ghostly things immensely.
This story will grab you and not let go. Crazy but it puts you in the room of a demonic spirit that wants you to be scared. It put me on the edge of my seat and my blood pressure went up. WOW! intense.
Rachel is very hard headed and stubborn. She has a hard time of letting something into her head that she does not want to be there. That can be very hard to overcome. She needs help and to have someone at her back that can be there for her. I hope she is not stubborn enough to get herself killed. Excellent story. Very scary and intense. I received a complimentary review copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving a honest review.
A group of childhood friends/band members decide to go aboard a “haunted” boat turns sour when one ends up dead, one is missing, and the third has no memory of the murder. This book pulled me in and I felt like I was part of the story. The characters were easy to love and the storyline was filled with a crazy demon plot, friends and family, and LOVE! This is my first story by Athena Daniels and I am so glad I decided to read it!! I am excited to go back and read books 1 – 3.
I was gifted an ARC in return of an honest review.
This series is quickly becoming one of my favorite paranormal reads of all time. Each segment is full of mystery and frightening paranormal activity that makes you think twice about what you know. I appreciate when a story makes me question my reality.
I loved Rachel’s badass attitude and her strength when faced with her circumstances. My heart broke for her as she continued to go through the difficult and terrifying situation with which she was faced. However, I couldn’t help but admire how she pushed herself to stand up on her own two feet as she faced the questions of her own sanity head on.
And Daniel… *low whistle*… He is hot and sexy and alpha male from the get go. But, when he sees Rachel after being away for so many years, he completely loses his grip. He tries so hard and just keeps tripping over himself. It’s really sort of endearing. But when the two of them get together, the steam could melt the coldest of hearts. As they fight their feelings for each other, they come to realize how important they are to each other in their effort to survive the entity that only wants to see everyone dead.
This author doesn’t just stop at a paranormal romance. She pulls us in and makes us a part of the story and the fight for survival. She doesn’t only follow the main characters, but her secondary characters are what makes the story rich and full. Without them, none of them would have the strength to endure. She weaves a story that takes us up and down with the waves, battering our minds and crashing against our hearts. I am never ready for the story to end and am always left wrung out but looking forward to the next one.
When Darkness Follows was simply spellbinding and suspenseful. Athena Daniels will dazzle her readers with her eloquent soulful words. Your senses will be teased with this scintillating story. The paranormal twist and turns will give you mind blowing chills. You will be consumed by every scene the author masterfully created with her brilliant mind. Athena Daniels your writing is an inspiration. Simply Captivating. Five stars guaranteed.
Oh my Lord!!!! This book is Athena Daniel’s best yet. I will not post any spoilers but Rachel and Daniel……this adventure with the two of them had me in a lot of suspense and definitely has me waiting for another installment. Rachel is strong and courageous and Daniel…..there is so much to say about him but I will let y’all read all about it. This book is AMAZING!!!!!
I was lovin’ getting into this one series again with this intense addition. Jumping in both feet running I was quickly swept away by the character Rachel and her dilemma. Daniel will also capture my complete attention when he swoops in. The return of some favorite characters complete with all the drama and mystery that will blow your way while reading. This one even gets deeper into the paranormal with it getting thick at times. A second chance for the two also comes along with all the bumps that presents. Seeing how they figure this one out with what the way to go into this one without anymore blood will be the edge of your seat action many times. This author has me hooked by the nose with series wanting her to add more quickly but that is just my greedy self there lol. So having survived the climax barely but loving how this author wraps this one up I will wait for the next one with anticipation.
Another outstanding story in the Beyond The Grave series. The suspense in Rachel and Daniel’s story made it near to impossible to put this book down. I highly recommend the entire series.
First let me state that I received an Advance Copy, (ARC), but this in no way influences my review. I always leave an honest review. Also this author is new to me, but I don’t think it will be my last time reading her books.
Wow!!! This is not normally the type of story I read. When I first got into reading seriously I was 15, & read mostly historical romance. Somewhere along the my genre changed to horror, and again years later it became paranormal. This book isn’t a full blown horror, but it made me realize just how much I love & miss horror. At one point I cried so hard it hurt, & that is one of the things that makes me know I’ve read a gr8 book. Because it a story makes me feel like I’m right there, then it’s done it’s job. Ms.Daniel’s has done that. I recommend this read. 5 Thumbs up
When Darkness Follows is the fourth book in the Beyond The Grave series, and we reunited with both TSI and Debunking Reality. Rachel has called Debunking Reality because of a murder-mystery that involves her. Unfortunately she can’t remember what happened, and wants to find out what happened to her friend, whilst clearing her other friend’s name. Once Daniel hears she is involved, nothing will keep him away.
As is typical with Athena Daniels’ books, nothing is quite as it seems. There is enough tension and paranormal activities to keep you both turning the pages and also on the edge of your seat. We see more of Pia, with Nate showing up occasionally. However, the focus of this story really is on Daniel and Rachel. I thoroughly enjoyed it, even though I was left with some unanswered questions.
The writing is superb, and pacing exceptional, and the transition from one scene to the next is flawless. However, for myself, the ending felt a bit rushed. That being said, I would still highly recommend this book. The whole series is outstanding, and so is this story.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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