Blurb
Blinded and scarred in a terrible accident, Antoinetta Scarletti made music that thrilled the world with its beauty and passion. Descended from a long line of psychics, Antoinetta has learned to rely on her other senses to “see” the world around her, but nothing could have prepared her for Byron.
He came to her, drawn by her music, and became her secret obsession. Others fear him, sensing that he is dangerous—a predator—but for Antoinetta he is her ultimate fantasy, her dream lover. He woos her with kisses full of erotic allure, whispering that she is his light, his salvation. Byron has waited an eternity for her, and he will let nothing stand between him and the woman born to be his lifemate…
He came to her, drawn by her music, and became her secret obsession. Others fear him, sensing that he is dangerous—a predator—but for Antoinetta he is her ultimate fantasy, her dream lover. He woos her with kisses full of erotic allure, whispering that she is his light, his salvation. Byron has waited an eternity for her, and he will let nothing stand between him and the woman born to be his lifemate…
Review
In the ninth book of the
Dark/Carpathian series, artisan Byron Justicano has long ago left his homeland
in penance and now fights the vampires plaguing the earth. He2527s finally found
his lifemate, but instead of wooing her, he2527s been befriending her over the
past few months. After someone tries to kill Antoinetta and her grandfather, he
finally decides to claim the woman he loves.
Dark/Carpathian series, artisan Byron Justicano has long ago left his homeland
in penance and now fights the vampires plaguing the earth. He2527s finally found
his lifemate, but instead of wooing her, he2527s been befriending her over the
past few months. After someone tries to kill Antoinetta and her grandfather, he
finally decides to claim the woman he loves.
Antoinetta Scarletti is a
world-famous concert pianist and the acting head of her rich, eccentric Italian
family. She2527s a blind but confident 37-year-old woman with gray streaks in her
hair, an abundance of curves, and scars on her face. Most of the heroines in
this series are gorgeous, skinny, petite, vulnerable, and easily manipulated by
their men, but not Antoinetta.
world-famous concert pianist and the acting head of her rich, eccentric Italian
family. She2527s a blind but confident 37-year-old woman with gray streaks in her
hair, an abundance of curves, and scars on her face. Most of the heroines in
this series are gorgeous, skinny, petite, vulnerable, and easily manipulated by
their men, but not Antoinetta.
I liked both characters
for the most part, but Antoinetta was pretty aggressive. Most of the Carpathian
heroines are virgins, or if they2527re not, they2527ve been raped. Antoinetta was the
first heroine to actually enjoy sex with other men and to have taken multiple
lovers in the past. I totally loved this. Unfortunately, she was too
independent and didn2527t really need Byron in her life. Though she loved him, she
would2527ve been just fine had he broken up with her.
for the most part, but Antoinetta was pretty aggressive. Most of the Carpathian
heroines are virgins, or if they2527re not, they2527ve been raped. Antoinetta was the
first heroine to actually enjoy sex with other men and to have taken multiple
lovers in the past. I totally loved this. Unfortunately, she was too
independent and didn2527t really need Byron in her life. Though she loved him, she
would2527ve been just fine had he broken up with her.
Byron was definitely a
beta hero, but thankfully, he did have a few arrogant moments.
beta hero, but thankfully, he did have a few arrogant moments.
Byron and Antoinetta
didn2527t have much chemistry at the beginning of the story, but the romance
picked up midway through. My favorite scene between them is when Byron
psychically lets Antoinetta see through his eyes. She looks at herself and
Byron in a mirror, and it2527s a very emotional, sweet moment for them as a
couple.
didn2527t have much chemistry at the beginning of the story, but the romance
picked up midway through. My favorite scene between them is when Byron
psychically lets Antoinetta see through his eyes. She looks at herself and
Byron in a mirror, and it2527s a very emotional, sweet moment for them as a
couple.
Antoinetta is the
descendant of the H/h in The Scarletti Curse. That book has nothing to
do with the Dark series or with vampires in general, and didn2527t play a role in
this story. However, Antoinetta does mention her ancestors (Nicoletta and
Giovanni) in one scene, so it was nice knowing who they were (I read that book
first).
descendant of the H/h in The Scarletti Curse. That book has nothing to
do with the Dark series or with vampires in general, and didn2527t play a role in
this story. However, Antoinetta does mention her ancestors (Nicoletta and
Giovanni) in one scene, so it was nice knowing who they were (I read that book
first).
I really enjoyed Byron2527s
reunion with his family. His adopted nephew Josef is awesome, and the scene
when Josef is rapping in a special performance for Mikhail was hilarious! The
poor prince was shocked stupid. It was also great to see Jacques again. He2527s
been healing and getting his life back together with Shea at his side.
reunion with his family. His adopted nephew Josef is awesome, and the scene
when Josef is rapping in a special performance for Mikhail was hilarious! The
poor prince was shocked stupid. It was also great to see Jacques again. He2527s
been healing and getting his life back together with Shea at his side.
Unlike most of the other books,
this one didn2527t have any vampire fight scenes. That was refreshing, but the
main source of drama ended up being Antoinetta2527s family. Unfortunately, I
didn2527t like the family, with the exception of her grandfather.
this one didn2527t have any vampire fight scenes. That was refreshing, but the
main source of drama ended up being Antoinetta2527s family. Unfortunately, I
didn2527t like the family, with the exception of her grandfather.
The Jaguar race is
introduced and will play a large role in the series.
introduced and will play a large role in the series.
The pacing sometimes
dragged, but I managed to get through the story fairly fast since I was reading
it for the second time. The writing is very flowery with purple prose, but I do
kinda like it. The head hopping is tiresome, but I2527ve come to expect it.
dragged, but I managed to get through the story fairly fast since I was reading
it for the second time. The writing is very flowery with purple prose, but I do
kinda like it. The head hopping is tiresome, but I2527ve come to expect it.
3 Stars