"A deeply passionate and totally enthralling addition to this series."

By: Gena Showalter

Genres: Romance Paranormal

Posted: May 11, 2010

Olivia is now a Fallen Angel after failing to complete her first mission as a Warrior Angel. She is a joy giver at heart but when her wings change to the warrior colors, she is given no choice but to train as a Warrior Angel -- an assassin. Her first mission turns out to be extremely difficult; by summoning then aiding a demon's escape from Hell, Aeron, Lord of the Underworld becomes destined for death by her hand. She makes a life-changing decision and refuses to complete her task. For punishment, Olivia is thrown into Hell, her wings ripped from her body, leaving her to dig her way out to Aeron hoping he will save her. Unfortunately, Aeron wants nothing to do with Olivia, threatening to send her into town alone and unprotected.

Aeron, Lord of the Underworld, keeper of the demon Wrath, sees the evil an individual bestows on others and unleashes his demon to murder the killers and beat the abusers. The control of his demon isn't easy. There are times when he loses his precious control, then no one is safe. Aeron finds refuge with his fellow lords, a place to call home for both himself and his pet demon, Legion. When Aeron hears his name called by a woman crawling dangerously on fortress grounds, he thinks she is bait sent by the Hunters to capture him. Aeron knows she needs help, the woman is only calling out to him, and his need to assist her is irresistible. Aeron snatches her up and does the unthinkable: he flies her into his room, possibly endangering everyone around him without even knowing who she is.

It is impossible to choose a favorite among the Lords of the Underworld, but Aeron's story is full of passion and completely enthralling, moving him to the top of my list. Absolutely yummy!

Book Summary

This is an another sizzling instalment of the "Lords of the Underworld" series as Aeron, keeper of the Demon of Wrath, finally meets his match...For weeks, the immortal warrior Aeron has sensed an invisible female presence. An angel - demon-assassin - has been sent to kill him. Or has she? Olivia claims she fell from the heavens, giving up immortality because she couldn't bear to harm him. But trusting - and falling for - Olivia will endanger them all. So how has this 'mortal' with the huge blue eyes already unleashed Aeron's darkest passion? Now, with an enemy hot on his trail and his faithful demon companion determined to remove Olivia from his life, Aeron is trapped between duty and consuming desire. Worse still, a new executioner has been sent to do the job Olivia wouldn't...

The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter

The Darkest Passion

by: Gena Showalter

Lords of the Underworld #5

HQN Books
June 1, 2010
On Sale: May 25, 2010
Featuring: Olivia; Aeron
384 pages
ISBN: 0373774559
EAN: 9780373774555
Kindle: B0037NB4H0
Mass Market Paperback / e-Book

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