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Darkness Awakened (Order of the Blade, Book One) [Kindle Edition]

Stephanie Rowe
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Book Description

"Rowe is a paranormal star!" ~J.R. Ward

The Calydons are a race of ancient immortals cursed with a dark side. Each Calydon is destined to meet his soul mate, to be so drawn to her that he is unable to resist bonding with her through the rituals of his race, but their destiny is to destroy each other and all they care about the moment their bond is complete.

Quinn Masters will stop at nothing to rescue his rogue teammate. To save his blood brother and ensure his brand of justice triumphs, Quinn will break every rule of his kind and partner with the sensuous, courageous woman destined to be his ultimate destruction.

Haunted by a brutal past, Illusionist Grace Matthews will risk everything to save her kidnapped sister, including putting her life in the sinfully capable hands of an immortal warrior whose ravaging kisses and intense passion propel her ruthlessly toward a fateful destiny she can't afford to believe in.


"A fast-paced plot with strong characters, blazing sexual tension and sprinkled with witty banter, Darkness Awakened sucked me in and kept me hooked until the very last page." ~Literary Escapism


"Rarely do I find a book that so captivates my attention, that makes me laugh out loud, and cry when things look bad. And the sex, wow! It took my breath away. The author keeps the tension high from page one. The pace kept me on the edge of my seat, and turning the pages. I did not want to put this book down... This one is a must read." ~D. Alexx Miller, Alexx Mom Cat's Gateway Book Blog


*This novel is approximately 450 pages, and there are excerpts from other books by the author in the back of the book.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Four-time RITA® Award nominee and Golden Heart® Award winner Stephanie Rowe is the nationally bestselling author of more than twenty published novels with major New York publishers. Stephanie has received starred reviews from Booklist and high praise from Publisher's Weekly. Stephanie writes romance (paranormal, contemporary and suspense), teen fiction, middle grade fiction and motivational nonfiction.


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  • File Size: 962 KB
  • Print Length: 395 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B007JE1B1C
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  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,106 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
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Customer Reviews

I loved this book from beginning to end. fast paced, but very well developed story line. CRYS  |  40 reviewers made a similar statement
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves paranormal romances!!!!!!!! Kissy  |  35 reviewers made a similar statement
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113 of 118 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Could be so much better June 11, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Stephanie Rowes first novel in the Order of the Blade series held such potential. The reviews told of a great book, highly recommended. I was looking forward to reading a new paranormal romance.

Why did I rate her 3 stars? One thing I find very frustrating when reading a novel is the authors inability to keep track of his/her own story telling. I found so many errors, it ruined the flow of the story. For example, leading man Quinn gets off the bed and holds Grace. Next paragraph he gets up off the bed.....how....he already got off the bed! Another example, Grace tells Quinn her sister has powers. Couple pages later she shocks Quinn with the news that her sister has powers. Grrrrr! He has blue jeans, then there black! It's goes on and on.....It's hard to become absorbed in the world the author is creating when there are so many editing errors.
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52 of 57 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Did I read the same book? I was so darn bored! April 30, 2012
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I made it about half- way through chapter 10, then I gave up. Ten chapters in, nothing has happened. Just two people talking about about how sad their lives are, the heroine going on about how scared she is, and the hero changing his mind between wanting nothing to do with her and swearing they are going to have sex ASAP... Then he'll be dumping her. The story started off exciting, but then never progressed. A lot of talking, very little actually doing anything to solve their problems. He thinks his best friend has been killed, she thinks her sister is in grave danger, but no worries... Let's go have a beer and make out in the bar.

Another problem I'm having with the book is that the author seems to frequently forget the situations she is writing. One minute the couple is belly-crawling through wet muddy clay, with it dripping down into their hair and mouths, then in the same scene the hero is nibbling on her neck, ear and belly. Enjoy the taste of mud? I can't get lost in a story if I'm constantly being jarred by situations that don't make sense.
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41 of 48 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Book Review of Darkness Awakened March 17, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Stephanie Rowe does it again! Darkness Awakened is an exciting journey full of fast and furious action, sizzling attraction, bad-ass Immortals and strong women with the power of Illusion. Immerse yourself in this fascinating new world and don't be surprised if you never want to leave!

This book starts off with plenty of action that doesn't stop until the last page. The world building unfolds with the perfect spacing - not too much information revealed at once, nor too little. The Calydons are immortal warriors with a terrible curse hanging over their heads. The Illusionists are unique people with the power to project terrifying images.

You've gotta love a hunky Alpha male who knows how to wield his weapon and isn't afraid to go all "he-man" possessive on his woman. You ALSO have to love a strong, independent woman who doesn't let him get away with being too domineering, someone you can really respect. Quinn and Grace are both loyal to the bone, making them the perfect fighting force against the evil that threatens all their lives.
The sizzling, immediate attraction between Quinn and Grace is super hot. They know they shouldn't give into the firestorm of passion, but they are ultimately helpless to ignore it. Make sure you have a fan nearby when you read this, you're going to need it.

I was so invested in the outcome of Quinn and Grace's struggles, it was almost hard to breathe as things became more complicated and the happily-ever-after seemed further out of reach. Stephanie Rowe knows how to write characters you will root for with just the right amount of tension to make the ending a true triumph.
I cannot wait to go back to the world of the Calydons with the next book in the trilogy, Darkness Seduced, which will be available on April 15th.

~Review by: Book Addict from When Pen Met Paper
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars Not so much
I havent been able to finish it... I cant estimate what time period the story takes place based on some of the descriptions that the author makes. Read more
Published 21 hours ago by L. Burrell
4.0 out of 5 stars Surprised
I had began to read this a while ago and left it. The beginning was hard to understand. Too much going on but not enough to understand. I decided to give it another chance. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Michi131
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
Love conquers all in this book. This Calydon warrior fights to the end for his mate. They are a brand of warriors who will die for each other. Read more
Published 2 days ago by J. Newell
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!
Really enjoyed this book! A new twist on a supernatural romance! Can't wait to read the next book! I love Stephanie Rowe. She is great at combining action, romance, & comedy! Read more
Published 3 days ago by Elizabeth Delphine Craddock
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Great story! Loved Quinn and Grace 's perseverance fighting the bond as well as their love for or each other
Published 3 days ago by Joyce H. Gonzalez
4.0 out of 5 stars Darkness awakened by Stephanie Rowe
Totally good past/present/futuristic story. The heroes of this story captivate and. Keep the reader spellbound. The plot thickens and is never boring. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Lese Forbes
1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written
Even at "free" this book was too expensive! That's several hours of my life I'll never get back. I kept at it because of all the glowing reviews, thinking, surely, this MUST get... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Courtney M. Derusha
5.0 out of 5 stars Quinn and Grace
I loved this book!!! I got the download back in Oct 2012, and yes; I just now read it. I'm just sorry I waited so long. Read more
Published 6 days ago by readbychoice
4.0 out of 5 stars Darkness awakened
Easy read from beginning to end. Action packed, sensual, could vision the weapons, the fights. Thoroughly enjoyed every single page. Great job
Published 8 days ago by mslil
5.0 out of 5 stars love it
Being a hero and earning the love and trust of another is not an easy task.
and these men thrive on it,
hot / heavy and sometimes uncontrollable feelings come to the... Read more
Published 9 days ago by debbielee
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More About the Author

Four-time RITA® Award nominee and Golden Heart® Award winner Stephanie Rowe is a nationally bestselling author of more than twenty books. She writes romance (paranormal, suspense and contemporary), as well as teen, pre-teen and motivational nonfiction. A life-long reader, she began crafting stories at age ten, but didn't realize it was her dream until she was an adult.

Once the light dawned, she immediately left behind "work" as the world defines it and went to "work" as she defines it, which means getting up every morning with a smile in her heart so she can spend the day doing that which makes her spirit sing.

Stephanie believes in learning to listen to your heart in order to figure out what your dreams are, and then opening yourself to the inspiration that will direct you there. She believes we all deserve the right to enjoy life, and for the ride to be as easy as we want it to be, and that we all should accept nothing less than making our dreams come true.

Stephanie lives in New England, and spends every day doing her best to fill it with people, observations and activities that uplift her soul, which include writing, tennis, friends, and her amazing family.

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