Deep Is the Night Trilogy: Dark Fire (Book 1) [Paperback]

Denise Agnew (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2003

Book 1 in the Deep is the Night series Whispers, secrets and tales of ghosts abound in Pine Forest, but new librarian Erin Greenway doesn't believe in goblins. Yet the Victorian monstrosity she works in creaks and groans and speaks of horrible secrets she cannot deny. When the mysterious Scot, Lachlan Tavish, claims to be chasing a thousand-year-old vampire, his dark, dangerous looks make her wonder if he's the hunter or the hunted.

Editorial Reviews

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"4 1/2 stars!" -- Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine

"4 Stars!" -- Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine

"A masterfully scary story that's full of passion...a definite keeper." -- Gail Northman for Romance Junkies

"Readers will be eagerly awaiting the next installment to see what happens next." -- Denise Powers for Sensual Reviews

"Readers will be eagerly awaiting the next installment to see what happens next." -- Denise Powers for Sensual Romance reviews

"Sensual, riveting, exciting and explosive...wonderfully written, suspenseful, highly arousing and intriguing." -- Tracey West for The Road to Romance

"Sparks fly and desire runs high in DARK FIRE...I can't wait for the next installment in the series." -- Reva Moore for Just Erotic Romance Newsletter

About the Author

Suspenseful, erotic, edgy, thrilling, romantic, adventurous. All these words are used to describe award-winning, best-selling novelist Denise A. AgnewÂ’s novels. Romantic Times Magazine called her romantic suspense novels DANGEROUS INTENTIONS and TREACHEROUS WISHES "top-notch romantic suspense." With paranormal, time travel, romantic comedy, contemporary, historical, erotica, and romantic suspense novels under her belt, she proves her gift for writing about a diverse range of subjects. (Writing tales that scare the reader is her ultimate thrill.)

DeniseÂ’s inspiration for her novels comes from innumerable sources, but the fact she has lived in Colorado, Hawaii, and the United Kingdom has given her a lifetime of ideas. Her experiences with archaeology have crept into her work, as well as numerous travels throughout England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Denise currently lives in Arizona with her real life hero, her husband.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Ellora's Cave (August 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843605635
• ISBN-13: 978-1843605638
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,859,948 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Denise A. Agnew is the author of over thirty-five novels, novella's and short stories. Denise pens romantic suspense, erotic, historical, fantasy, contemporary and paranormal romance. Romantic Times Book Review Magazine gave her novel PRIMORDIAL the coveted TOP PICK. She's received the EPPIE Award for her historical romance LOVE FROM THE ASHES as well as finaled in and won a Passionate Plume Award. Her interest in archaeology and archery sometimes find their way into her books. Denise has recently become a paranormal investigator. She lives with her husband and a Mini Schnauzer.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars FIRE, molten heat!, December 26, 2003

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Tracey West "Avidreader" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deep Is the Night Trilogy: Dark Fire (Book 1) (Paperback)

In Pine Forest, the residents believe the tales of ghosts that run amuck, all except Erin Greenway. This new librarian doesn't believe in the ghosts or the tales that the native's of Pine Forest believe.

Erin has been in Pine Forest for four weeks, settling in and adjusting to her new life and job. The last thing on her mind really, is a man. Especially when a woman is attacked in the park, Erin is wary of strangers. But when Lachlan Tavish shows up on her doorstep, fangs bared, all of the common sense that she possesses goes flying out the window and her libido takes over. Even though Erin is immensely attracted to Lachlan, she senses secrets beneath the surface with Lachlan that she doesn't completely trust him. Lachlan claims to be tracking down an ancient vampire, but Erin can't help but wonder what prey Lachlan is really seeking...this vampire or her!

What evil is lurking in Pine Forest? Who is Lachlan Tavish? Will Erin realize that danger is on her doorstep, in more ways than one, before it is too late?

Sensual, riveting, exciting and explosive is Denise A. Agnew's first book in the Deep is the Night Series, DARK FIRE. Erin and Lachlan are profound characters who draw readers deep into the story, make us crave their lust and sensuality and we hate to see their story end. A combustible couple who arouse our senses and each others, who are perfect for each other. DARK FIRE literally sent chills down my spine when reading it. The creaks and moans, the movements of the mansion where Erin works in, had me jumping, looking over my shoulder and straining to hear every sound. This is the first story I have read by Denise A. Agnew and after reading it, I have already added her to my auto-buy list. The prologue itself, draws readers in before it is even over. The words are hypnotic and seductive, luring the reader to keep reading.

DARK FIRE is wonderfully written, suspenseful, highly arousing and intriguing. The Deep is the Night Series is off to a fantastic beginning with DARK FIRE. I can't wait for the next tale in this series, to find out what else this talented author has in store for us next.

Reviewed by Tracey West for The Road to Romance

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars strong erotic vampire romance, November 9, 2003

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deep Is the Night Trilogy: Dark Fire (Book 1) (Paperback)

Needing freedom from the overwhelming expectations of her parents, Erin Greenway moves from Arizona to Pine Forest, Colorado, to become a librarian in the small town described to her by her best friend, who insists most locals believe in ghosts. Since it is Halloween, Erin and another librarian decorate the library for a children's spooky story hour. As she arrives at the library, Erin hears eerie noises and smells a nasty odor. She is thinking of yesterday's assault on a woman when the voices enter her mind. One sounds threatening while the other seems protectively sexy.

Visiting Scot Lachlan Tavish is in town hunting the Ancient Vampire, who killed his parents and left him for dead. Lachlan believes that the vampire has staked out Erin and he plans to keep her safe though she distrusts his motives. Still, neither can resist the passion between them and soon make love. However, the malevolent blood sucker is coming for both of them and love is not a good emotion to have when one needs logic, and rational thought, items that have abandoned Erin and Lachlan.

Fans of erotic vampire romances will gain great pleasure from Denise Agnew's fantastic DEEP IN THE NIGHT: DARK FIRE. The story line is action-packed as readers anticipate a powerful final confrontation, but also is filled with an ardent romance so that the audience receives additional pleasure from the cleverly designed plot pulling in two directions. Erin and Lachlan are a delightful couple regardless of which vernacular they use and the villain is as vile a foe as one can imagine. Halloween is rarely as good as this tale is.

Harriet Klausner

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect combination of spooky and sexy, March 29, 2006

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marymuse - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deep Is the Night Trilogy: Dark Fire (Book 1) (Paperback)

I really enjoyed Dark Fire. This book does an excellent job of setting up the series without getting bogged down in exposition.

The concept of a "haunted town" where everybody is so laid back about it is really cool too. It's just there, part of the scenery, and doesn't really draw attention to itself. Very nicely done, and creates a spooky backdrop to this perfect story.

Erin came across as a tough heroine. She could hold her own, didn't believe in ghosts, and really didn't want to accept Lachlan's help. Yet, at the same time Lachlan seemed determined to protect Erin, even though he knows she doesn't want his help. Lachlan was sexy from the first time we saw him, and I completely understand why Erin couldn't keep her hands off him -- I wouldn't be able too either. :) The supporting cast seemed very real, and this world feels very fleshed out, which is something I look for in my paranormal reading. Does this world feel as if it begins and ends with the two covers, or does it feel as if these people are still walking around, loving, and living, even after I close the book. The town, the characters, all of it feels vividly real. It's like a place I wish I could visit on vacation. As if it's there, on the map somewhere.

An excellent read. I read it pretty much all in one sitting -- it was just TOO GOOD TO PUT DOWN!
:)