Welcome to the Release Blitz for Dark Secrets, book two in the Dark series by Madeline Price. Since reading Dark Cravings, I have been anxiously waiting for this book!
Ella has forgiven, but not forgotten, the fact that
Micah once plunged a dagger through her heart. Everything with Micah is
passion, excitement and an uncontrollable desire to explore his body in a
variety of very satisfying ways. But as buried secrets, ongoing lies and
murderous deceptions pile up, Ella is reminded that she and Micah’s
relationship was based on a curse. In order to forge a future together, Ella
and Micah will have to face down their personal demons—and prove that love and
trust are more than just words.
I had a little
anxiety before I started this book. I
really, really, enjoyed Dark Cravings
and I wondered which direction the author would take this story. Book two in a series is a little tricky,
especially if it is a sequel to a romance.
After all, the hero and heroine are already together. The conflict introduced to separate our pair
has to be such that either or both sides are redeemable. We already love them
together, what will happen to them to separate their love? I am happy to say
that Madeline Pryce delivers and then some.
Ella is struggling
with her new role as a vampire queen.
Her primal nature is to conquer and control with no regard to blood and
death. But her humanity keeps her darker
side balanced. But for how long? What
kind of leader will Ella be and will there be room for Micah? Micah is seeking
the truth behind a newly revealed family secret. It haunts him and impacts his
self-esteem. This journey casts uncertainty to Micah and Ella’s relationship.
The writing is
crisp. The tone is both serious and humorous; the pace is quick and intense;
the love scenes are erotic. I thought
the hospital scene in the original book was hot, but this has one of the most
intense shower scenes I can remember reading. It is fiercely passionate and
emotional.
I enjoyed the
direction the author took this story.
She drew me in, took me to a fantastic and satisfying place and then,
BAM! She knocked me for a loop. It is a
highly entertaining read and I found myself smiling (when I wasn’t gasping in
surprise) throughout the entire book.
An ultimately
satisfying sequel, Dark Secrets is a perfect companion in this potent PNR
series. I would not recommend it as a
stand alone, but it is essential as a sequel.
Series Reading Order
Dark Cravings (#1 Ella/Micah – 85k)
Dark Innocence (#1.5 Hannah – 45k)
Dark Secrets (#2 Ella/Micah – 85k)
Dark Vengeance
(#2.5 Castro – 45k) – release date coming soon!
Dark Promises (#3
Ella/Micah) – Spring 2015
Madeline Pryce wrote
her first novel when she was ten, penned with neon-pink ink in a loose-leaf
binder. Captivated by romantic literature, yet intrigued by the paranormal, she
continues to develop her own voice, writing the kinds of stories that inspired
her as a teen.
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Yay!!! Thank you SO much for the fantastic review. I was so stressed out writing this book, but I really tried to pour everything into. I cried. I screamed. I laughed. In the end, I think it came out just how it was supposed to <3 Thank you for following me and for writing your kick ass review!
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