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Lord of the Dark (Elementals, Book 2)

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I don't really know if I liked the book or not. I felt the same way with the first book but I bought and read this one thinking that maybe it will change a little bit. I liked the story, I felt some compassion for Gideon but I felt a little annoyed with Rhiannon just for the fact that she is very hard headed and stubborn, like telling a kid not to eat candy but they do anyways. The word "starred" got me annoyed also because it has been used in the book so many times that I felt like I was reading the same page over and over again ("it starred her/his eyes; it starred her/his vision") I am sure that there is another word for "starred".

A little too much of hard ons, sex, orgasms. I felt that it kind of just inserted in between the story just to give it some heat. Like there was a time that Rhiannon was led astray in the astral world by the nymphs after being molested or touched and Gideon save her. There was sex there somewhere instead of just concentrating in looking for a way to be together without the watchers. I understand that he is the Lord of the Dark and that he was cursed by the gods to just be in contant arousal but just flying up in the air and taking his organ out and climaxed is kind of a head scratcher. There is a lot more that I can say about the book and it took me a while to finish it coz I dreaded picking it back up but again the story is OK, after all the running and saving of the characters the ending is kind of like cut short.

Anyway, if your library carries it, just borrow it and decide if you still have to buy for yourself and keep it in your shelf. THE STORY IS OK!

Gideon the fallen Guardian of the Principalities of Arcus thought he knew suffering when the slightest touch of his wings turns him into an animal in heat, but he will soon learn how wrong his belief is. He believes he deserves his punishment of eternal exile to the Dark Isle for angels are forbidden to lust after mortals, but he will soon learn how unfair his punishment is.

He has survived for eons but now comes a crisis that rips his soul. The most beautiful female he has ever seen, Rhiannon washes up on his beach surviving the Pegasus shipwreck. He knows he must not tamper with her innocence, but his desire for her is way beyond the wind caressing his wings. He thinks of her and turns hot and bothered. Making matters worse, Rhiannon reciprocates heat for heat. As they fall in love, Gideon's biggest fear is the Gods will punish him by punishing her.

LORD OF THE DARK is a deep erotic romantic fantasy with a different overall spin than Dawn Thompson's previous tales (see THE RAVENCLIFF BRIDE, THE WATERLORD, THE FALCON'S BRIDE, AND BLOOD MOON); this story line is much more fantasy with the romance serving as a critical but support subplot. Fans of the late great Ms. Thompson will relish this superb thriller as the lead couple struggles with outside interference, his eternal sentence, and their love (in that order) with no hope for the future.

Harriet Klausner

This book is the best of Thompson's Elementals series. I have read all three and feel that she had a certain affinity for the Lord and his Lady. This is definitely a book that I'd like to read again.

Gideon is shrouded in mystery and yet Thompson is able to make him accessible to the reader. He is a character condemned and yet compelled to ensure that that all of nature and humanity is safe from harm. He is the archetypical hero not unlike Hercules.

The story flows and has enough twists and turns to keep the reader turning the pages, while at the same time, remaining believable.

Lord of the Dark by Dawn Thompson

Gideon, Lord of the Dark, Prince of the Air, winged arch angel that had fallen from grace because of his lust, was now cursed. Cursed to be eternally aroused, the slightest touch to his wings would about make him mad with need, a need to sink himself deep within a woman. That was also part of his curse, he was allowed no women in which to relieve himself, and the lightening bearing watchers/harpies of the gods made sure of that, striking him down if he even came close. A fallen angel, alone in the world without his soul mate but constantly aroused is about to pull one over on the gods...

Rhiannon was unwillingly on her way to meet her betrothed when their ship crashed because of the angry sirens song. Shipwrecked in the ocean and not a strong swimmer, Rhiannon did all that she could think of; pray to the gods. Washing ashore, she found a small cave and entered taking the liberties of a bath only to be surprised by this beautiful winged man. He was amazingly gorgeous, even when he tried to frighten her away, it awakened cravings neither had ever known before. Rhiannon still an innocent and virgin, Gideon Lord of the Dark, frenzied with need... the watchers hadn't seen her, so could he keep her? After that first kiss, he knew he could never let her go, but there are other powers and entities out there that must be overcome. Fate can be a cruel and evil thing.

Lord of the Dark by Dawn Thompson is an enthralling erotic historical that will awaken the need in every woman! I'm telling you this book was on FIRE! The sexual scenes were intense but tasteful, there was not a moment that went by that Rhiannon was not getting into trouble, strong willed, or falling deeper in love with Gideon. I can not express how enamored I am with Dawn Thompson's Lord of the Dark. I know there are more books in the series, this was the second. I have to have those other books! I know Dawn is not her with us, but her words will continue to live on. I really loved this book! 5 Hearts

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Gideon, Lord of the Dark, lives a tortured existence. Ever since the gods of Arcus threw him out of paradise he's lived in constant arousal. Even the wind's caress on his wings can be overwhelming. Of course that doesn't stop him from occasionally attempting to satisfy his desires with a willing female - but the watchers, winged watchdogs of the gods, are zealous in their duties to ensure he remains celibate. Since his `fall from grace' he hasn't even been able to sleep in a bed since his wings no longer retract.

Gideon's observance of Simeon, Lord of the Deep and his human bride's ritual mating installs a sense of loneliness and increased arousal. After leaving the ceremony, he notices that the watchers are absent from their vigilant duties. In route to his home on the Dark Isle he spies Muriel, Queen of the Sirens, and she's obviously in the same needy condition as he. With no watchers present he believes it's relatively safe to aid a lady in need - that is until the first lightning strike from the diabolical creatures. Muriel is livid - she's unsatisfied and her skin is smoldering from the lightning.

An angry siren is never a good thing. Many ships would sink and sailors die because of her ire as she sings them to their doom. Aboard one of the doomed ships is a young woman who's terrified of dark water but possesses a strong will to survive. Alone and adrift Rhiannon opts to pray to the Arcan gods for either deliverance or a speedy death. When she washes up on black sand on a desolate island it seems like her prayers have been answered, but she never dreamed that the gods would deliver her into such bizarre circumstances. Once she meets Gideon she's stunned by his beauty and her own desire for him - a desire that's doomed to failure. He's convinced he must send her away - for her own good - only letting her go is proving to be impossible. Is there any way he can convince the gods to release him from his punishment?

This is the second book in Dawn Thompson's ELEMENTALS series. In keeping with the ELEMENTALS theme, this tale is `darker' then its predecessor, LORD OF THE DEEP, but just as stimulating. I was fascinated by the various mythical creatures and how easy it was to visualize each scene as it plays out. Gideon is the perfect tortured hero. His anger and resentment over his fate is almost overpowering and once Rhiannon enters his life he develops an all or nothing mentality that's stunning. The late Dawn Thompson certainly caught my attention with LORD OF THE DEEP and successfully held it right through LORD OF THE DARK. If you enjoy paranormal stories that allow you to step into another reality and really become vested in the storyline then I'd recommend any of Ms. Thompson's books - she had a unique ability to `paint' with words that will fortunately live on with her fans.

Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

Gideon is an archangel of the Arcan gods, fallen from grace for lusting after a mortal woman. Part of his punishment is constant arousal. His wings are especially sensitive and even the air arouses him. When he tries to slake his lust he is punished by the watchers, who toss bolts of lightning toward him and his partner.

When he dares to lie with a siren, the watchers react, and the siren becomes angry, her song causing numerous shipwrecks.

Rhiannon is on her way to her betrothed, after being sold into marriage by her father. Her ship is destroyed by a storm and she finds herself washed ashore, where she finds a wonderful cave where she takes refuge.

When Gideon returns from helping to clean up after the shipwrecks he finds a beautiful woman in his cave. When he takes her he finds out the watchers don't know she's there. But when they find out, all hell breaks loose.

Gideon and Rhiannon face numerous challenges as they try to escape the watchers and other enemies that face them as they try to find a way to live together. Can they escape his curse, or must they part forever?

Lord of the Dark is the second book in Dawn Thompson's Elementals series, and it follows wonderfully in the wake of Lord of the Deep. This novel is lushly written and deeply erotic with deep emotions flowing through the pages and settling into the reader.

Gideon is a tortured soul, and I felt his pain as he fell for Rhiannon, knowing his curse would affect them both. Rhiannon is a sweet, naïve soul, and watching her love for Gideon grow was charming.

Lord of the Dark features appearances from the other elemental lords, and gives a glimpse of the next book, Lord of the Forest. It is definitely a series worth reading.

Amelia
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

The only reason this book is not a one star review is because it was somewhat memorable. It has a pretty good idea, but I had difficulty following the plot, and there were a few gaping holes in the logic of the book. It felt very contrived and the characters were very shallow. I would not recommend this book. It was a waste of my time