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Beast Of Desire (Silhouette Nocturne)

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As one of the Knights of White, Des is part of the centuries-long war against the Darkland Beasts. While the valorous knights continue to prevail against the evil-doers who would destroy mankind, Des is fearful of losing his own more personal battle.

Each Knight of White holds a Beast inside himself and must work to keep that Beast at bay lest it consume his soul. With every day and with every battle, Des feels his beast more and more. When his current mission places him in close proximity to the very desirable Jessica Montgomery, he finds it even more difficult to calm the beast raging inside, who is determined to take the lovely curator in the most carnal ways. Not that Des disagrees on that score - Jessica stirs feelings inside him he never expected to experience again, even while he knows he can never have her.

Keeping his hands off is easier said than done, especially when their mission to protect the precious journal which is the key to the ancient angelic bloodlines keeps him by her side.

With the second release in her Knights of White series, Lisa Renee Jones proves this fantastic saga has got what it takes to go the distance. With a fresh new romance, a timeless theme, and a continuation of the storyline that arcs throughout the series, Beast of Desire will not only thrill readers, but compel them to wait impatiently for the next Knights of White story!

What I found unusual in this story is that even though Ms. Jones has created a story that is continued throughout each book, this second release is able to stand on its own and be easily understood by readers who may not have yet read the first book, The Beast Within. The author does an admirable job of writing this edition in such a way that she subtly builds the world enough that new fans will be curious to read that first book, but won't feel as if they are missing part of the story vital for Beast of Desire to make sense. I applaud Ms. Jones' foresight in making this new book an easy entry point for book lovers to begin enjoying her work.

Des is as compelling a hero as they come. He has the requisite tortured past which continues to haunt him and of course serves as a major roadblock to his relationship with Jessica. That past created some major trust issues for the man, while simultaneously making him doubt himself and fear what he is capable of. To be with Jessica, he must vanquish his doubts about himself and learn to trust Jessica.

There could be no better match for Des than Jessica. She treats Des with respect and kindness, making it impossible for him to turn away from her. Smart, sweet-natured and courageous, she effortlessly captures both his heart and ours. In real life, Jessica would be one of those women you would be jealous of if you didn't like her so much. It doesn't take any leap of the imagination to understand just why Des is so smitten with her from the get-go.

Fans of paranormal romances will want to rush to the store to pick up their copy of Knights of White, Book 2: Beast of Desire! Or better yet, pre-order your copy now. This sexy and touching love story is not to be missed.

Series Order:
The Beast Within (Silhouette Nocturne Series)
Beast Of Desire (Silhouette Nocturne)
Beast Of Darkness (Silhouette Nocturne)

Museum curator Jessica Montgomery carries on her late mother's almost desperate interest in an ancient journal, not fully understanding her mother's dogged determination in searching for it. When Des from the Knights of White appoints himself Jessica's protector, she is even more confused, not understanding the darkness that threatens her. The Darkland Beasts want this journal to carry out their own evil intentions, and will stop at nothing to get it, just as the Des and the other knights are willing to die trying to keep Jessica and the journal safe. It turns out that the connection between Des and Jessica and the journal runs much deeper than either of them could have imagined.
Des, like all of the Knights of White, has just enough beast in him to make him fear losing control. There is an immediate attraction between Des and Jessica, but his reluctance to completely let go when he's with her is troubling. When all of the pieces fall into place and it begins to look like Jessica is his intended mate, Des has some monumental decisions to make. The biggest of which is whether he can get past the notion that he doesn't deserve someone like Jessica.
I have enjoyed the first two books in this series very much and I feel confident in recommending them. While they are satisfying reads by themselves, I can't help but feel that they will be enjoyed much more if read in order, starting with THE BEAST WITHIN.

Yay! A great steamy romance that builds and two well matched smart and sexy leads make Beast of Desire sooo much better than Jones' first Knights of White book.

Des was one of the amazing supporting characters in the last book who gave me hope for this series and I certainly wasn't disappointed. Des still walks the edge here being one of the Knights whose beast is close to having full control, since he keeps his human part protected and hidden away due to scars in his past. Even though Des and Jennifer aren't soulmates from a previous life like Karen and Jag from The Beast Within (Silhouette Nocturne Series), there still is a familiarity and a sixth sense of 'knowing' each other innately that makes the quick attachment that flames between Des and Jennifer seem natural and believable.

Overall Jones does better with her bad guys here too. This time we aren't bludgeoned by their evil, though the human minion Greg, who is Jennifer's nemesis and aspires to beastdom, gets a bit repetious and tiresome after a while. Other than that my only minor nit was with the scene where Jag give Jennifer a complete flashback on Des' history and Beast battles, it pulled me out of the action a bit and I think that Jones should have trusted her heroine a bit more and not gone for the quick save. Jennifer's instincts were all telling her the truth about Des anyway.

Aside from Jennifer and Des' relationship, I really like the way that Jones starts to develop Wes her next at bat hero, she did such a good job showing him bent under the weight of the past as hopelessness slowly overwhelms him that I can't wait for the next book Beast Of Darkness (Silhouette Nocturne)to watch this weary warrior get his own redemption.

Having read Lisa Renee Jones' "The Beast Within" (the first in the Knights of White series), I was looking forward to reading the next book. I was NOT disappointed! "Beast of Desire" was fast, intriguing and of course, tells more of the story from the Knights of White point of view. Des has been walking the fine line between going bad for so long and doesn't think he's worthy of the woman who will bring him the beast within him and his humanity together. Boy was he wrong as Jessica IS his perfect mate. I would definitely recommend this book. Can't wait for the next book in the series to come out!

Jessica Montgomery, as a curator for a big museum, is nervous. The museum she works for has discovered a highly sensitive historical document; the same document her mother spent years of her life trying to find. This document contains information that the Darkland Beasts want and information which the Knights of White must protect at any cost. Though Jessica doesn't know what is in the journal, she is very familiar with the information and facts her mother told her. Regardless, Jessica isn't sure that she believes in ancient Knights and dark beasts intent upon killing humans throughout the world.

Des has been sent by his leader, Jag, to find the Journal of Solomon. It seems the journal contains information that could affect future generations of humans. Since the Knights of White has sworn to protect the human race at any cost, it is imperative that Des find and steal that journal before the Darkland Beasts. His plan? Find and earn the trust of one Jessica Montgomery, the daughter of the woman who spent years trying to find the box mentioned in the journal. It will be an uphill battle between good and evil because the Darkland Beasts have help this time in the form of Jessica's nemesis.

Jessica and Des are attracted to each other immediately at first sight. Des readily believes that he is not worthy of a woman such as Jessica. Though he fights his attraction and desire for her, he knows it is only a matter of time before his inner beast succumbs to the woman that it craves. Unwilling to hurt her, yet unable to leave her alone, Des succumbs and quickly finds that he can't get enough of Jessica. Only when Des is fully able to commit and believe that she is the woman destined to soothe his inner beast will they be truly together.

BEAST OF DESIRE is right! I immediately desired Des upon opening this book. His ability to see situations from all sides while doing his best to be honorable touched me tremendously. Even though he couldn't see it, I could tell what a pure and noble soul he was and his attraction and desire for Jessica showed through on each page. Jessica is a very strong character and to be the mate of Des, she has to be. She is loyal, has fortitude, and is strong enough to stand up to even the foulest of men. They make the perfect pair.

My name is Natasha Smith and I am addicted to this series! With BEAST OF DESIRE, Lisa Renee Jones grabs you, holds you, and with artfully written words and sensuous love scenes hot enough to melt even the most frozen of hearts, she weaves a timeless love story between two truly deserving characters. Then, on top of that, she leaves you hanging with just enough suspense that as a reader I am simply dying to read the third installment, BEAST OF DARKNESS. BEAST OF DESIRE is definitely a five blue ribbon read!

The Knights of White are back. This time they are looking to save the legendary journal of Solomon, which is said to hold a map to the location of a list of bloodlines of the descents of angels. The Darkland Beasts are after the journal, wanting to destroy all that may be connected to it.

Jessica Montgomery's mother died trying to find Solomon's journals, ignoring her health because of her obsession to locate them. When they are found, the museum Jessica works for plans to hold a reception to reveal the journals to the public, unwittingly revealing them to the beasts who want to steal them and use them for their own evil design.

Des is the leader of the team of knights on the reconnaissance mission for the recently discovered journals. They know that the Darkland Beasts are planning a heist, which they plan to thwart, by getting it first. Des meets Jessica under the guise wanting to gift the museum with a generous donation. The chemistry between them is immediately obvious to both, the only question is whether to fight it, or enjoy it.

Des is walking a thin line between darkness and light. He has control of his beast, though is not willing to depend on the goodness of his soul, fearing the evil is to close to the surface and may be unexpectedly released. Jessica has an innocent soul, willing to see Des for all that he is. Jessica is the only thing that can save him. As they search for the map of the bloodlines, they grow closer and closer.

OMG! Lisa Renee Jones has done it again! Des and Jessica's story is another outstanding show of her incredible talent at penning a story I will want to read again and again. Des is struggling not to let the beast inside him control his life, yet also unwilling to let the man come through either. He believes that his flaws as a human may come to corrupt him into losing his battle and letting the beast out for good. I love that Jessica is a woman who knows what she wants, and is not afraid to go after it. She knew that Des was her destiny and did not fight it, though she did have to fight to make Des realize that she is his destiny, also.

The Knights of White are my favorite kind of heroes, alpha males, with insecurities that make you love them as they try to overcome their flaws, both real and imagined. They are also men who treat the woman in their lives with love and respect, even when they are denying they feel any emotion. No doubt about it - Ms. Jones' books are an auto-buy for me. She writes compelling stories that keep me enthralled from page one all the way through the end. I loath putting her books down, how dare work and family intrude! I am already counting down the days until Max and Sarah's book, which doesn't come out until JULY!

Every Knight of White had been a Beast, who had a soul. They spend their lives fighting their primal urges, urges controlled best by war or sex. As long as they control their urges, they can continue on the side of Good in the internal battle between Good and Evil.

Des is second in command of the Knights of White, and he is walking very close to the dark side of his beast. If he chooses wrongly, he may end up being a Darkland Beast, an enemy of the Knights of White, instead of helping to command them. Des' immortality is wearing thin and he is close to making that one decision that could make him the Beast he does not want to be.

Jessica Montgomery has managed to become guardian of the Book of Solomon. Her mother had spent her life looking for the book and after her death Jessica and her father found it and wanted to keep it safe in memory of Jessica's mother. To Des, Jessica is becoming a needed desire. He feels an overwhelming connection to her, a connection he is unsure of, a connection that is starting to take over Des' life.

Beast of Desire is an intriguing and fantastic second book in The Knights of White series. Des' struggle with himself and his desire for Jessica was well-drawn and appealing. As characters, Des and Jessica were flawed and yet perfect. Destiny is used as a thread that keeps the reader believing that maybe, just maybe, there is someone for everyone no matter how mysterious a person is. If you like paranormal with some suspense, Beast of Desire is a novel you will enjoy and look towards the next novel in the series with anticipation.

Emma
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

A Knight of the White, Des is a bit surprised with his current assignment. He searches for an ancient tome The Journal of Solomon that contains a map that will lead to a treasure chest filled with the names of those whose ancient lineage were angels; normally Des is a warrior in direct fight against the evil of the Darkland Beasts in their millennia old civil war for species control. Knowing he will need help to locate the sacred journal Des turns to the Dallas World Museum curator Jessica Montgomery for help in finding the treasure before the enemy obtains it.

Her mother ignored her and her family in a futile lifetime quest to find the ancient journal. She wants to tell him to forget it as it is not worth the time, but Jessica is attracted to the enigmatic Des so decides to assist him on his quest to learn why he is interested in this tome and how he knew she was the right staff person to enlist. As they fall in love, he knows he is just a beast with a soul that could turn dark at any moment and thus unworthy of the angelic daughter of a senator.

The latest Knights of White tale (see THE BEAST WITHIN) is a terrific romantic fantasy starring two courageous heroes falling in love while on a dangerous quest with their enemies in hot pursuit as both studies understand what The Journal of Solomon means. The story line is fast-paced and filled with non-stop action as the danger mounts so does the attraction. Readers will appreciate Lisa Renee Jones' latest thriller.

Harriet Klausner