The Calling: Darkness Calls (Book 1) (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 1283) [Mass Market Paperback]

Caridad Pineiro (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2004

Falling Prey to Passion

FBI agent Diana Reyes knew too much about the darkness of the human soul. She had spiraled into that underworld once before--and vowed never to fall again. Until she met him.

Powerful, dangerous and the key to catching a psychotic killer, Ryder Latimer was everything she couldn't have--and everything she wanted. He haunted her nights, shattered her reserve andmade her feel...more than she ever had before.

But once she learned his secret, would his sensual promises of eternal love be enough to garner her forgiveness? For Ryder was more than a lover of the night...he was a vampire.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

FBI agent Diana Reyes' latest case places her undercover at a hot New York club, the Lair, hoping to attract the attention of a serial killer and stop him before another woman becomes his victim. What she doesn't expect are the attentions of the club's owner, Ryder Latimer, or to find his southern charm so appealing. Ryder also feels drawn to Diana, but the phrase "not her type" never held more meaning: he is a vampire and has no place in her world. But as pressure mounts in the investigation, heat rises between Diana and Ryder, until neither can resist their forbidden passion. Pineiro crafts strong sexual tension and a fascinating portrait of both Diana's and Ryder's internal struggle with their respective dark natures. Die-hard paranormal fans may miss the lack of a larger supernatural world, but readers who like just a touch of the unusual will find this romantic suspense a satisfying read. Nina Davis
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (March 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373273533
• ISBN-13: 978-0373273539
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,022,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling paranormal and romantic suspense author Caridad Pineiro wrote her first novel in the fifth grade when her teacher assigned a project - to write a book for a class lending library. Bitten by the writing bug, Caridad continued with her passion for the written word through high school, college and law school. In 1999, Caridad's first novel was released and over a decade later, Caridad is the author of twenty-nine published novels and novellas, including the popular THE CALLING vampire novel series (which will be REBORN in 2013!). When not writing, Caridad is an attorney, wife and mother to an aspiring writer and fashionista. For more information, please visit www.caridad.com and www.rebornvampirenovels.com.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A rocking good vamp tale, September 8, 2004

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Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Calling: Darkness Calls (Book 1) (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 1283) (Mass Market Paperback)

Rocking good Vampire story. Caridad Pineiro penned Darkness Calls, a modern day vampire tale, that is so enjoyable! She has a refreshing natural voice that lends well to her tale of a female agent on the track of a serial killer. Believe it, I
will be watching for more from this talent writer.

FBI Agent Diana Reyes, had always been trouble with night terrors, but hidden it well from her family growing, hid it from her partner. She is a tough as nails, by the book agent, determined to stop a killer viciously killing women who frequented a club called The Lair. But she is not prepared for meeting Ryder Latimer, the owner of the nightclub, when she offers herself up for bait in the FBI investigation.

Their paths cross on her first night as bait, sensing the man even before she comes face to face with him. Knowing he might be a suspect, she tries to keep her instant attraction hidden. But Ryder won't let her back away from it. For too long, Ryder
has seen her in his dreams. He yearns to grow closer to Diana, the woman who has haunted him for years, but fears an FBI agent will not quite be so accepting of his "little secret". He is a vampire. However, as Diana begins to share his dreams, there may be no hiding his secret from her. Together Ryder and Diana must stop the killer close to Ryder, and must learn to trust each other, come what may.

Pineiro delivers up a good tale with a touch of humor, strong characters and a well developed plot guaranteed to please all readers, but especially vamp fans.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love beckons from the shadows, June 21, 2004

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Anza Carrillo "heavenlyanza" (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Calling: Darkness Calls (Book 1) (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 1283) (Mass Market Paperback)

Diana Reyes is an FBI agent in search of a sadistic killer who brutally tortures his victims before dumping their bodies. While staking out a club in search for the killer, Diana sees club owner Ryder Latimer, an enigmatic man with whom she instantly shares chemistry. Diana's not looking for a relationship though - not only is Ryder initially considered to be a suspect in the murders, but Diana refuses to get too close to any man. After losing her father in a drive-by shooting as a teen, Diana knows the pain of losing someone you love more than life, and she reasons that if she stays away from emotional attachments, she'll avoid the pain that inevitably comes with them.

Ryder Latimer had seen her in his dreams, and there she was right before him. She is forbidden, though - she is a living, breathing woman, and he is a vampire. After being attacked by a roving band of vampires during the Civil War, Ryder has been one of them, and he knows that involving himself with a mortal woman could unleash his darkest impulses. Still, Diana is too desirable to dismiss from his thoughts, but if she learns the truth about him, will she hate him?

This book was pretty good, and unusual because of the vampire element. The tension between the two main characters was incredible, as they both fought against their desire for the other. I also enjoyed the fact that the heroine was a latina like myself. The only thing I didn't get with the book was the ending, it seemed a bit too abrupt and left me wondering exactly what had happened. I can't describe it in detail or I'd give away the ending, but I was left a bit confused.

I would like to see another story that includes Diana and Ryder as secondary characters someday in the future. Perhaps some of the secondary characters in this book could have their own story. Altogether, this book was definitely interesting and unique, and I look forward to reading more stories from this author.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful 'forbidden love' story, March 28, 2004

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S. Laird - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Calling: Darkness Calls (Book 1) (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 1283) (Mass Market Paperback)

Normally I don't read vampire stories, but I decided to give this book a try and I'm glad I did. Everything about this book was excellent---all the life-like characters, a 'gutsy' heroine and a 'tortured' hero, a realistic suspense plot that did not overwelm the rest of the book and a very passionate, heartwarming 'forbidden love'story. Sometime in the future it would be great to meet up again the Diane and Ryder to see how they're doing. I will definitely read another book by this author.