Veena’s review of Beware the Darkness (Guardians Of Eternity, Book 14) by Alexandra Ivy
Paranormal Romance published by Lyrical Press 20 Aug 19
Fans of the series who thought the series ended may be surprised to learn the stories continue. This is the second book in a new story arc where Ms. Ivy introduces us to a host of new characters, while keeping a few favorites from the original story arc. For those of you who are fans of a miniature gargoyle, he’s back with his mixed metaphors and magic with its usual unexpected consequences. In keeping with the current interest in things aquatic, the author has set this story in the undersea world.Waverly is a mer-princess who is tasked with giving her blood to a vampire named Tarak, who is imprisoned. After five hundred years in captivity, Tarak finds himself unexpectedly free. But Tarak obsessed with vengeance makes his way to the undersea kingdom to confront Riven, who’s been his gaoler for the past five centuries.
Matters move swiftly as Tarak and Waverly team up to unravel not just the plot of world dominance planned by Riven but also the source of Riven’s power, which allowed him to falsely claim the trident that marks him king. All roads converge in the undersea kingdom, as Tarak’s faithful friend Chiron and the current Anasso all make their way under the sea to help and respectively hinder the progress.
It’s amusing that Tarak is so consumed with vengeance that he doesn’t realize Waverly is his mate until it’s almost to late, but, as we all know, for all the suspense, this is a romance. So true love will win out, but, nevertheless, the author makes the journey and the revelations interesting for her readers.
Grade: B
Summary:
There is only one thing more precious to vampire Tarak than his newfound freedom after five centuries of captivity, and that’s the promise of revenge. At last, he can destroy Riven, the merman who has drained his power in order to make himself king. But at the very moment when justice is a fang’s breadth away, Tarak’s quest is complicated by the beautiful mermaid princess who kept him sane and fed during his ordeal.
Waverly hoped that once Tarak escaped, he’d return to his own kind and enjoy the rest of his immortal life. She also hoped she might one day stop dreaming about the darkly handsome vampire. Instead, Tarak’s return draws Waverly into an unlikely alliance—and a passion that eclipses all her fantasies.
Hatred for Riven has sustained Tarak this long. But only Waverly’s love can give him the strength to claim eternity with her . . .
