Review: Devoured by Darkness by Alexandra Ivy

They are the Guardians of Eternity, strong, skilled, seductive vampires chosen to protect—and to destroy. And they will risk anything to fulfill their duty, and satisfy their desires...

Tane is a Charon, sworn to hunt and kill rogue vampires. His new assignment seems like a waste of his talents—until he catches up with the jinn he's been sent to capture. Half human, half demon, Laylah has a vulnerable streak that strikes right through to Tane's cold heart. He should be furious when she uses her powers to bind them together, preventing him from dragging her before the Commission. Instead he welcomes any reason to stay close enough to touch, to taste, to seduce...

Laylah doesn't know why she was chosen to protect a child who may be the catalyst in a war between good and evil. But the mysteries of her past pale compared to the dangers approaching. Tane is devastatingly strong, breathtakingly sensual. And Laylah will have to trust in every ounce of that strength, because her enemies are drawing near, eager to destroy them both... [Excerpt from GoodReads]

Devoured by Darkness is Alexandra Ivy's seventh installment in the Guardians of Eternity series and by far my favorite. Laylah is a half breed Gin with dangerous and unstable powers that make her a liability in the supernatural world. On top of that Laylah finds herself in the cross-hairs of an evil Aunt who would use her and the child she protects for her own vile purposes.

In walks Tane... a "cold-hearted" charon, a ruthless vampire executioner feared by even the most lethal vampires. Tane is my type of alpha vampire hero. He never wears a shirt and sports a really cool mohawk!!! {Yowsers!!} Tane is the silent but deadly type but all that changes once Laylah steps in the picture. The attraction is immediate and Tane's journey from big bad scary vampire to cute and cuddly love bug melted my heart. I absolutely fell in love and now want a Tane of my own! {pouts!} 

Ivy's 'bad-Arse" author skills shines through in this book. Vampires, witches, mages, jinn's, and a hysterical gargoyle come together to create an awesome, non-stop, heated adventure. On more than one occasion, I was on the edge of my seat, anxiously awaiting the turn of each page. If you are a vampire fan, the Guardian's of Eternity series is a must read. Kresley Cole fans will definitely appreciate Alexandra Ivy!!

Final Rating: 4 out of 5
Author: Alexandra Ivy
Pages: 368

Publisher: Zebra

Sookie Turns up the HEAT!!!

Yay, Chapter 1 of Sookie Book #11, also known as the Southern Vampire Mysteries has finally been released on Charlaine Harris' website. Included in the 19 page chapter is a glimpse of Sookie (of course), her Fae relatives, Sam, Pam, and my favorite Viking Vampire, Eric (evil grin!!!). Sorry Compton fans, no Bill in Chapter 1!! Finally, we get to see what the heck is doing in that gosh darn attic!!! Not only that, but once again Sookie finds herself in a Hot Mess, no pun intended!! Check out the full chapter at Charlaine Harris' website HERE! 

Anyone out there getting excited about True Blood season #4? I am, can June please come sooner!!! Arrhgh!!

Frostie Snippet

Now that December is coming to a close, yes the year is almost over, it's time to start preparing for 2011' book releases! I tell ya, time flies when you are having fun. One of the most anticipated (at least in my opinion) books of 2011' is Jeaniene Frost's, This Side of the Grave, scheduled to release Feb 22nd. {fan girl squeal!!} This is the fifth book in the series featuring vampire couple, Cat & Bones {think Bonnie & Clyde with fangs}. Prior to a book release, Jeaniene always posts snippets, sneak peaks, extra scenes, etc. on her website, which of course gets the fans all riled up. She's a tease, I tell ya!! Here is a glimpse!!

Bones was also dressed as though entertainment were his only motivation. His long sleeved top was made entirely of black mesh, his crystal skin exposed more than it was covered with the material. Leather pants hung low on his hips, tight enough to hint at his assets, but with enough give that they wouldn’t hinder his movements. The all-black ensemble combined with his dark hair only made his pale skin even more striking by comparison, drawing the eye to the muscled flesh those hundreds of tiny holes revealed.

He caught my lingering gaze where the peep show of his skin ended and the front of his pants began – and flashed me a wicked grin.

“Hold that thought, luv. With luck, we’ll be back in our hotel room breaking in the Jacuzzi before dawn.” **excerpt from Frost Cemetary**

Check out the entire snippet HERE

I am so psyched for this book. If you haven't already, check out her fan site, Frost Cemetery, one of the best fan sites out there! Everything you need to know about the series, you can find there. Go check it out!!