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His Dark Embrace [Paperback]

Amanda Ashley
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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June 5, 2012
Tall, dark, mysterious - and with a faint scar on his cheek that only makes him more gorgeous - Kaiden Thorne is one schoolgirl obsession Skylynn never forgot. Now, returning to her childhood home is after eight years, she can't believe her reclusive neighbour is still living across the street - and is hotter than ever. Skylynn doesn't know how Kaiden manages to stay so young, virile, and impossibly attractive. But she knows she wants him ...even if he harbours a fearful secret he refuses to tell her. When Kaiden sees the beautiful young woman Skylynn has become, he can no longer control the bloodlust that is his true nature. Once he pulls Skylynn into his arms, presses his lips against hers - and accidentally draws blood - he longs for more. Only she possesses what he wants and what he needs. Only she can save him or destroy him. But once Skylynn agrees to help Kaiden battle his darkest desires, there is no turning back.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Kensington; 1 edition (June 5, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1420121332
  • ISBN-13: 978-1420121339
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #514,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I write paranormal romances for Zebra Books, and I love it. Most of my books are about vampires because, I admit, I'm fascinated by them. I also admit I don't like most vampire movies. I'm not really into blood and gore in living color on the screen, although I do love the movie, Dracula, starring Frank Langella. I just close my eyes from time to time.

I also write historical romances as Madeline Baker.

Customer Reviews

Fans who enjoy a straight forward vampire romance will appreciate Amanda Ashley's ardent page-turner. Harriet Klausner  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
I have read everything Amanda Ashley has written and this book was no disappointment. Gina Zetmeir-Stephens  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
It felt like these elements were added just to make the story longer. Dark Faerie Tales  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 Stars - Great story, sweet vampire romance May 29, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Skylynn knows pain and she is living it again right now.

She lost her parents at a very young age, but she had the love of her grandparents to comfort her. Then she lost her grandmother, but her grandfather was there for her, her touchstone. Life has been good up until a few months ago. Now her beloved brother is missing in action in Iraq and she just buried her grandfather. Her life is at a crossroads. Does she go back to her life in Chicago or stay at her grandfather's home and start a new life? Well for the time being she has a bit of time.

Kaiden Thorne has lived on the outside of his neighbor's life for years. Watching Paddy's grandchildren grow up has been a calming and an amazing experience. Through the years he grew very close to Paddy and they have had a very beneficial relationship. Kaiden may have left Vista Verde years ago, but he never lost contact with Paddy and he secretly watched over his granddaughter. Now Skylynn is all grown up and his feelings for her have grown all the more personal. But that isn't the only thing he needs from her. She is now the keeper of Paddy's secret; a secret that very well could ruin Kaiden and Skylynn's forever.

Skylynn has always had a secret crush on Kaiden and Kaiden has developed a burning lust for her. Circumstances have propelled these two together and things are about to get steamy. There is nothing in the way for them now, except Kaiden's hunger; a hunger so primal that it could killer her. But there may be something else in their way...an old enemy that has been lurking around the O'Brien house unbeknown to Kaiden. This is a man that will do anything to get his revenge on Kaiden, even turn his back on all he has ever known.

His Dark Embrace is a lovely sweet story. It is well balanced and I truly enjoyed it. The vampire lore in the story is pretty standard, but with a very nice twist. Intimate relations are very much behind closed doors. So if you like your romances with a little more love action, this book is not for you. But if you are familiar with Ms. Ashley's writing you will already know that she writes sweet sensual romances not steamy hot burn your fingers type.

His Dark Embrace has a good plot with emotion, sensuality and intensity. Her character development is on the light side, but getting into their mind set is not hard. This is a very enjoyable read that kept me engaged but not gripped. I would recommend His Dark Embrace for a quiet evening when you just want to relax, lose yourself in a book and get away from the overly sexed novels out there. While this might not be a bodice ripper, it is still a lovely escape.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Paranormal Romance June 14, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Skylynn "Sky" returns home after her grandfather, who raised her and her missing brother Sam, passes away. Now she must settle the estate but while there she starts contemplating staying. She is surprised that the hot, mysterious neighbor Kaiden Thorne, has also returned home. Kaiden and her grandfather were close during Sky's childhood and she has always had a secret crush even if he mows his lawn in the dark. She starts to think back to the times that she would try to overhear what her grandfather and Kaiden were discussing in their many late night meetings in their basement lab.

Kaiden has found the secret formula to living life like a human and not being hindered by his vampiric nature. Now that formula is missing because it lived in the brain of his neighbor who passed away. Kaiden and Sky's grandfather had an unusual relationship. Kaiden allowed him to experiment on his person in return for being the beneficiary of the elixir that was created. Kaiden was always fond of Sky and now that she is a grown woman, temptation is going to be hard to resist. Circumstances throw these two together when an old enemy who use to be a vampire hunter and now is a newly turned vampire is after them on a quest to get his revenge on Kaiden. Kaiden must protect Sky if is the last thing he does, keeping his vow to Sky's grandfather.

His Dark Embrace is standard in terms of a vampire story and was what I expected when reading an Amanda Ashley book. I would categorize it as a sweet paranormal romance. I found it to be a quick, fun read without any heavy plot lines to tangle thru but with some nice twists thrown in to keep the reader interested.

(Book was received from publisher for an honest review)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book! August 9, 2012
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I have read everything Amanda Ashley has written and this book was no disappointment. I love the stories she writes, but I often wish she would write a series about one particular vampire. I love her character development.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Love Amanda Ashley!!
I liked this book it was a good story line but I expected a little more from it. Its not a bad read at all, just expected more.
Published 2 months ago by Ana
4.0 out of 5 stars Great
Amazing! If you love vampires then you will love this. Love Amanda's books she is an amazing author. Great great
Published 4 months ago by Stacey Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars He saved her life by taking it!!!!!
Amanda Ashley is great,and writes very good Vampire novels. A loving novel and a different twist on the way you look or think about what is suppose to be on the dark side.
Published 5 months ago by Vickie
2.0 out of 5 stars His Dark Embrace is a story that just doesn't seem to know where it...
Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales

Quick & Dirty: For fans of old school tame vampire romance. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dark Faerie Tales
1.0 out of 5 stars His Dark embrace
Very predictable, was bored real fast. In fact I d
Forgot that her last book was similar
. Waste of money
Published 8 months ago by Donna
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
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Reviewed by Shannon
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I normally like my vampire books with hot vampires, hot sex... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Romancing the Book
4.0 out of 5 stars A little vampire romance
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Review: His Dark Embrace, Amanda Ashley

Tall, dark, mysterious - and with a faint scar on his cheek that only makes him more gorgeous - Kaiden Thorne is one schoolgirl... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jenny R Metcalf
4.0 out of 5 stars A charming potion!
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Published 11 months ago by Kathleen M. Jund
3.0 out of 5 stars Good story but lacked that special "oomph"
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