Dark Alpha’s Demand
(Reaper Series, #3)
by Donna Grant
Blurb:
There is no escaping a Reaper. I am an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death. And when Death says your time is up, I am coming for you…
My secret is an ancient one. I exist to exact vengeance on the Fae for their wrongs per Death’s orders. When I’m sent to one of the most treacherous, deceitful places on any realm – the court of the Light Queen – as a spy, things awry. Neve captured my soul with just a look from her seductive gaze. She is who I want, who I crave…who I hunger for. But someone has set out to kill her – and expose me. I’ll destroy any man – human or Fae – who brings harm to her, for she is the light my soul can’t risk losing…
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Excerpt
Neve
pushed the door open and walked into the library. A three-story room stretched
endlessly before her. In the center of it all, high above them, was a dome of
windows, allowing light to stream in. There were comfy chairs, sofas, and even
tables one could go to.
Though
she’d rather do her research in private, that wasn’t possible since she was
being watched. The millions of books before her gave her pause, but just for a
second.
“Reapers.
Origin and facts,” she said aloud.
All
around the library, small, hovering lights appeared next to the books that
mentioned Reapers. Neve walked to the closest book and opened it.
Since
she was being observed, Neve wasn’t going to be able to write down the things
she found. It would all have to stay in her head.
She
went to each and every book regarding the Reapers. Neve was shocked at just how
many there were in the library, but most merely mentioned them as a legend.
Just
as she was about to give up, Neve saw something within a small book titled The
Truth of Legends. Within the pages, she learned that the Reapers were real.
The
volume went on to tell her that Reapers weren’t around to ensure a Fae didn’t
turn Dark. Though it never told her exactly what a Reaper did, the author was
explicitly clear that they should be avoided at all costs because they were
highly dangerous.
Neve
closed the book and moved on. Twenty books later, she ran across another
obscure text that mentioned the Reapers as being harbingers of Death. This
author surmised the Reapers were not to be feared, but accepted as part of Fae
culture.
She
looked at the book and how pristine the pages were. It was at least a million
years old, but no one had read it.
Neve
spent another hour finishing off the rest of the books containing anything
about Reapers. The last book held the most information, however. On the back
cover, in the lower left-hand corner was the same symbol painted on the wall.
She
opened the book, flipping through pages and searching for information on
Reapers. Then the light coming from the dome above struck a page. And she saw
the faint watermark of the symbol once more. It was on the upper inner corner
and was so small it would be missed unless someone knew what they were looking
for.
If
only she’d read this one first, she could’ve saved herself a lot of time.
On
the same page as the watermark, she found a poem.
The seven there are,
warriors all.
Do not do wrong or their
blade will fall.
Their appearances shrouded.
Their approach, clouded.
Against evil they fight.
Power and magic are their might.
They serve only one.
If you expose their identity
- run.
Secrecy is their defense.
If the truth escapes, Death
will commence.
What I love so much about a great paranormal book written by Donna Grant is that in most cases, the series tend to overlap, so that they are all in some way interconnected to each other. This is the third of the Reapers Series, which ties back to the her Dark Kings series. This is the story of Talin and Neve.
Talin is a Reaper. He works for Death and deals the punishment that is ordered by her. He and his fellow Reapers are myth, they are legend, and rule number 1, they can never tell another soul about themselves or what they do, or Death will come to take the person they tell. Talin has been ordered to the White Fae Castle to observe, to do recon, as they are looking for the Rouge Reaper that is looking to kill them all. What Talin did not count on is the feelings that would develop for the beautiful white Fae, the member of court and part of the leading Fae family, Neve.
Neve is in love with Talin. She knows that there are things that he will not tell her, things that he cannot tell her, but she tries not to care. He wants her, and she will do anything to be with him. Does she want a future with Talin, of course, but knowing that he cannot or will not give her forever hurts. But she will take what she can for now.
When Neve and her family are put in danger because of Talin and the Reapers, Talin will do anything, sacrifice anything for the woman that holds his heart and makes him whole.
What I loved about this book is that even if you have not read the other 2 books in this series, you will not be lost. There is enough of a back story to allow the reader to understand what is going on. Talin felt a pull to Neve from the first minute that he lays eyes on her. It is not until she is put in danger that he is willing to admit to himself, to his fellow Reapers, that Neve is it for him, she is his everything. Neve is a very strong female character who will put herself in danger in order to save her family. She is also very smart, working out what is really going on with Talin, knowing that is could cost her everything, she is not afraid to confront what he is, what he stands for, and to admit to him that she loves him more than anything.
This is another amazing Paranormal that will keep you on the edge of your seat and panting for more.
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The Reapers Series
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Reaper #2
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About the Author
Donna Grant is the New York Timesand USA Today bestselling author of the sizzling Dark King series featuring dragons, immortal Highlanders, and the Fae.
She was born and raised in Texas but loves to travel. Her adventures have taken her throughout the United States as well as to Jamaica, Mexico, and Scotland. Growing up on the Texas/Louisiana border, Donna’s Cajun side of the family taught her the “spicy” side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin’ and bareback riding.
Despite deadlines and voracious reading, Donna still manages to keep up with her two children, four cats, and one long haired Chihuahua.
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