Night Play (Dark Hunter Series)
- Book Review,
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
From Publishers Weekly
Can a gorgeous werewolf with magical powers and an overweight boutique owner with a broken heart have a future together? They can in Kenyon's fantastical world, which imagines a contemporary New Orleans teeming with vampiric Daimons, immortal Dark-Hunters and various were-bears, leopards and wolves. Vane Kattalakis is a lone wolf in every sense. His brother, Fang, is in a coma; his werewolf father wants to kill him; and his mostly human mother, who was taken by force by Vane's father, would happily see them all dead. But after Vane shares a sizzling sexual encounter with Bride McTierney, he realizes his life is about to change. Bride is Vane's "predestined mate," which means that he has three weeks to convince her to be his partner or he'll spend the next several decades impotent and alone. Vane's gentle, protective manner and "ripped" body appeal to Bride, but she can't help wondering: if they were to get together, would they have puppies or babies? Kenyon's tale, while amusing at times, borders on the ridiculous. The rules of her world change constantly, and her male characters are all formed from the same tall, dark and dangerous mold. Bride, meanwhile, is a mere cipher, and though the sex scenes between her and Vane are titillating, their romance is nearly nonexistent. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Booklist
Bride McTierney has just been dumped via FedEx. There's not much that could ease such a broken heart until Vane Kattalakis wanders into her shop and her life. Their whirlwind affair feels too good to be true. After all, her ex-beau proved men are dogs, which turns out to be a more appropriate figure of speech than Bride could ever imagine. More character driven than her previous Dark-Hunter novels, Kenyon's latest is a nice change of pace yet still chock-full of the quirky humor, complex fantasy, and searing passion that her readers love. This book's success, however, appropriately lies with Bride and Vane. It's been said of Kenyon that she knows men, but she really knows women and all our secret fears and hidden desires. She has distilled those into Bride, who is both our sister and ourselves. Then she made a man who understands and loves her, insecurities and all. Every woman should have a Vane Kattalakis in her life. Thanks to Kenyon, every woman can. Nina Davis
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Review
Outstanding Praise For Sherrilyn Kenyon And Her Novels
Dance With The Devil
"Dance With The Devil cinches Sherrilyn Kenyon's place as a master of the genre! Zarek is a hero to die for, and his story will pull you in and keep you flipping pages into the wee hours; I couldn't put it down."
--Julie Kenner, author of Aphrodite's Secret
"A sensual, fast-paced read with a hero who is definitely worth the risk."-Booklist
"Powerful and unforgettable, DANCE WITH THE DEVIL is my pick for Best Paranormal of the Year, and it is my pleasure to give it a perfect 10."--Romance Reviews Today
"Truly exceptional!" --Old Book Barn Gazette
"Using figures from mythology, Sherrilyn Kenyon provides a deep novel that a romantic fantasy lover will cherish. A powerful story that makes believers of skeptics that Ancient Gods and Goddesses, Dark Hunters, Dayslayers, and other mythological characters walk among us...another fine myth from a superb storyteller climbing to the top."-Baryon Magazine
"Kenyon pulls out all the stops in this fast-paced action-filled adventure...the passion is fiery hot and the unique characterizations of shape-shifters will leave readers hanging on the edge of their seats...this entire series of outstanding books is a keeper."-Rendezvous Review
"Sherrilyn Kenyon's world of Dark-Hunters, Katagaria Slayers, Olympian Gods, Oneroi, Apollites, demons and Daimons is a fascinating one. Her Dark-Hunter series sweeps readers away into a dangerous and sensual world...Dance With The Devil is a tempting delight for both old and new Kenyon readers."
--www.bookloons.com
Night Embrace
"With her steamy, action-packed Dark-Hunter novels, Kenyon is ushering in a whole new class of night dwellers...an abundance of hot sex and snappy dialogue keep the plot both accessible and appealing. With its courageous, unconventional characters and wry humor, this fast-moving fantasy will fill the void left by the end of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series."-Publishers Weekly
"The second novel in Sherrilyn Kenyon's hot series is just as exciting, sexy, and thrilling as the first. Kenyon has hit on a fabulous premise that promises to be fodder for many more outstanding page-turners." -Romantic Times
"Her heroes are not only the ultimate alpha men, but are also the embodiment of every female fantasy...well rounded, with romance as its cornerstone and plenty of action, suspense, humor, and sorrow." -The Road to Romance
"A marathon of discoveries and pleasures-a wonderful addition to the Dark-Hunter series. Ms. Kenyon delivers another exciting, heart-pumping, virile male to titllate us...it's full of surprises, but this author's great storytelling talent is no surprise at all."-Old Book Barn Gazette
Night Pleasures
"A perfect ten!"--Rendezvous
"If you love 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' or 'Angel,' then boy, is this the book for you...original and complex...the characters are unforgettable and the action thrilling." -Romantic Times Top Pick
"A wild, wicked delight, NIGHT PLEASURES made me laugh and cry and sigh with longing for the luscious Kyrian. No one does sexy, tormented heroes better-or more inventively-than Sherrilyn Kenyon." -Nicole Jordan, Bestselling author of ECSTASY
Fantasy Lover
"By turns funny and touching, FANTASY LOVER is a compelling story that will make you laugh out loud. The gods haven't been this much fun since Xena!"-Susan Krinard, author of SECRET OF THE WOLF
Review
Outstanding Praise For Sherrilyn Kenyon And Her Novels
Dance With The Devil
"Dance With The Devil cinches Sherrilyn Kenyon's place as a master of the genre! Zarek is a hero to die for, and his story will pull you in and keep you flipping pages into the wee hours; I couldn't put it down."
--Julie Kenner, author of Aphrodite's Secret
"A sensual, fast-paced read with a hero who is definitely worth the risk."-Booklist
"Powerful and unforgettable, DANCE WITH THE DEVIL is my pick for Best Paranormal of the Year, and it is my pleasure to give it a perfect 10."--Romance Reviews Today
"Truly exceptional!" --Old Book Barn Gazette
"Using figures from mythology, Sherrilyn Kenyon provides a deep novel that a romantic fantasy lover will cherish. A powerful story that makes believers of skeptics that Ancient Gods and Goddesses, Dark Hunters, Dayslayers, and other mythological characters walk among us...another fine myth from a superb storyteller climbing to the top."-Baryon Magazine
"Kenyon pulls out all the stops in this fast-paced action-filled adventure...the passion is fiery hot and the unique characterizations of shape-shifters will leave readers hanging on the edge of their seats...this entire series of outstanding books is a keeper."-Rendezvous Review
"Sherrilyn Kenyon's world of Dark-Hunters, Katagaria Slayers, Olympian Gods, Oneroi, Apollites, demons and Daimons is a fascinating one. Her Dark-Hunter series sweeps readers away into a dangerous and sensual world...Dance With The Devil is a tempting delight for both old and new Kenyon readers."
--www.bookloons.com
Night Embrace
"With her steamy, action-packed Dark-Hunter novels, Kenyon is ushering in a whole new class of night dwellers...an abundance of hot sex and snappy dialogue keep the plot both accessible and appealing. With its courageous, unconventional characters and wry humor, this fast-moving fantasy will fill the void left by the end of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series."-Publishers Weekly
"The second novel in Sherrilyn Kenyon's hot series is just as exciting, sexy, and thrilling as the first. Kenyon has hit on a fabulous premise that promises to be fodder for many more outstanding page-turners." -Romantic Times
"Her heroes are not only the ultimate alpha men, but are also the embodiment of every female fantasy...well rounded, with romance as its cornerstone and plenty of action, suspense, humor, and sorrow." -The Road to Romance
"A marathon of discoveries and pleasures-a wonderful addition to the Dark-Hunter series. Ms. Kenyon delivers another exciting, heart-pumping, virile male to titllate us...it's full of surprises, but this author's great storytelling talent is no surprise at all."-Old Book Barn Gazette
Night Pleasures
"A perfect ten!"--Rendezvous
"If you love 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' or 'Angel,' then boy, is this the book for you...original and complex...the characters are unforgettable and the action thrilling." -Romantic Times Top Pick
"A wild, wicked delight, NIGHT PLEASURES made me laugh and cry and sigh with longing for the luscious Kyrian. No one does sexy, tormented heroes better-or more inventively-than Sherrilyn Kenyon." -Nicole Jordan, Bestselling author of ECSTASY
Fantasy Lover
"By turns funny and touching, FANTASY LOVER is a compelling story that will make you laugh out loud. The gods haven't been this much fun since Xena!"-Susan Krinard, author of SECRET OF THE WOLF
Review
Outstanding Praise For Sherrilyn Kenyon And Her Novels
Dance With The Devil
"Dance With The Devil cinches Sherrilyn Kenyon's place as a master of the genre! Zarek is a hero to die for, and his story will pull you in and keep you flipping pages into the wee hours; I couldn't put it down."
--Julie Kenner, author of Aphrodite's Secret
"A sensual, fast-paced read with a hero who is definitely worth the risk."-Booklist
"Powerful and unforgettable, DANCE WITH THE DEVIL is my pick for Best Paranormal of the Year, and it is my pleasure to give it a perfect 10."--Romance Reviews Today
"Truly exceptional!" --Old Book Barn Gazette
"Using figures from mythology, Sherrilyn Kenyon provides a deep novel that a romantic fantasy lover will cherish. A powerful story that makes believers of skeptics that Ancient Gods and Goddesses, Dark Hunters, Dayslayers, and other mythological characters walk among us...another fine myth from a superb storyteller climbing to the top."-Baryon Magazine
"Kenyon pulls out all the stops in this fast-paced action-filled adventure...the passion is fiery hot and the unique characterizations of shape-shifters will leave readers hanging on the edge of their seats...this entire series of outstanding books is a keeper."-Rendezvous Review
"Sherrilyn Kenyon's world of Dark-Hunters, Katagaria Slayers, Olympian Gods, Oneroi, Apollites, demons and Daimons is a fascinating one. Her Dark-Hunter series sweeps readers away into a dangerous and sensual world...Dance With The Devil is a tempting delight for both old and new Kenyon readers.With its courageous, unconventional characters and wry humor, this fast-moving fantasy will fill the void left by the end of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series."-Publishers Weekly
"The second novel in Sherrilyn Kenyon's hot series is just as exciting, sexy, and thrilling as the first. Kenyon has hit on a fabulous premise that promises to be fodder for many more outstanding page-turners." -Romantic Times
"Her heroes are not only the ultimate alpha men, but are also the embodiment of every female fantasy...well rounded, with romance as its cornerstone and plenty of action, suspense, humor, and sorrow." -The Road to Romance
"A marathon of discoveries and pleasures-a wonderful addition to the Dark-Hunter series. Ms. Kenyon delivers another exciting, heart-pumping, virile male to titllate us...it's full of surprises, but this author's great storytelling talent is no surprise at all."-Old Book Barn Gazette
Night Pleasures
"A perfect ten!"--Rendezvous
"If you love 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' or 'Angel,' then boy, is this the book for you...original and complex...the characters are unforgettable and the action thrilling." -Romantic Times Top Pick
"A wild, wicked delight, NIGHT PLEASURES made me laugh and cry and sigh with longing for the luscious Kyrian. No one does sexy, tormented heroes better-or more inventively-than Sherrilyn Kenyon." -Nicole Jordan, Bestselling author of ECSTASY
Fantasy Lover
"By turns funny and touching, FANTASY LOVER is a compelling story that will make you laugh out loud. The gods haven't been this much fun since Xena!"-Susan Krinard, author of SECRET OF THE WOLF
Book Description
Bride McTierney has had it with men. They're cheap, self-centered, and never love her for who she is. But though she prides herself on being independent, deep down she still yearns for a knight in shining armor.
She just never expected her knight in shining armor to have a shiny coat of fur...
Deadly and tortured, Vane Kattalakis isn't what he seems. Most women lament that their boyfriends are dogs. In Bride's case, hers is a wolf. A Were-Hunter wolf. Wanted dead by his enemies, Vane isn't looking for a mate. But the Fates have marked Bride as his. Now he has three weeks to either convince Bride that the supernatural is real or he will spend the rest of his life neutered--something no self-respecting wolf can accept...
But how does a wolf convince a human to trust him with her life when his enemies are out to end his? In the world of the Were-Hunters, it really is dog-eat-dog. And only one alpha male can win.
From the Back Cover
Bride McTierney has had it with men. They're cheap, self-centered, and never love her for who she is. But though she prides herself on being independent, deep down she still yearns for a knight in shining armor.
She just never expected her knight in shining armor to have a shiny coat of fur...
Deadly and tortured, Vane Kattalakis isn't what he seems. Most women lament that their boyfriends are dogs. In Bride's case, hers is a wolf. A Were-Hunter wolf. Wanted dead by his enemies, Vane isn't looking for a mate. But the Fates have marked Bride as his. Now he has three weeks to either convince Bride that the supernatural is real or he will spend the rest of his life neutered--something no self-respecting wolf can accept...
But how does a wolf convince a human to trust him with her life when his enemies are out to end his? In the world of the Were-Hunters, it really is dog-eat-dog. And only one alpha male can win.
"Move over, Anne Rice. Kenyon's Dark Hunter books are changing the face of the vampire novel, making it hip, darker, and all the more appealing."
--Publishers Weekly on Dance With The Devil
About the Author
New York Times best-selling author Sherrilyn Kenyon knows men. She lives outside of Nashville, TN with her husband and three sons. Raised in the middle of eight boys, and currently outnumbered by the Y chromosomes in her home, she realizes the most valuable asset a woman has for coping with men is a sense of humor. Not to mention a large trash bag and a pair of tongs.
Writing as Sherrilyn Kenyon and Kinley MacGregor, she is the best-selling author of several series including, The Dark-Hunters, Brotherhood of the Sword, and The MacAllisters. Her novel Fantasy Lover was voted as one of the Top Ten Romances of 2002 by Romance Writers of America.
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