Midnight's Lover (Dark Warriors) [Kindle Edition]

Donna Grant (Author)

Book Description

Defenders against evil. Bound by the gods. The Dark Warriors are taking their battle from ancient Scotland to the modern world—where a woman’s love can set them free…

A WARRIOR’S PASSION

Driven by the fierce god within him, highlander Ian Kerr is sworn to fight for the land he loves—and the brother he lost. But when he’s transported four centuries into the future, he finds himself fighting his own desires—for a beautiful, bewitching woman who could hold a warrior spellbound…

A WOMAN’S MAGIC

Danielle Buchanan has heard the legends. She has felt the power of Druid blood in her veins. But she has never known a man as fearsome—or as haunted—as the warrior Ian. With her magic, Dani must help him fight an ancient evil. With her heart, she must join him in his quest. But only with her soul can she free him from his curse…and seal their fates together.

Don't miss the other Dark Warriors: MIDNIGHT'S MASTER, MIDNIGHT'S SEDUCTION and MIDNIGHT'S WARRIOR. Available now.

Also, the spin-off series and e-book exclusive, The Dark Kings: DARK CRAVING (#1), NIGHT'S AWAKENING (#2) and DAWN'S DESIRE (#3).  Available now.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Paranormal elements and scorching romance are cleverly intertwined in this tale of a damaged hero and resilient heroine.”-- Publishers Weekly on Midnight's Lover

 

“It’s good vs. evil Druid in the next installment of Grant’s Dark Warrior series.  The stakes get higher as discerning one’s true loyalties becomes harder.  Grant’s compelling characters and the continued presence of previous protagonists are key reasons why these books as so gripping.  Another exciting and thrilling chapter!” --RT Book Reviews on Midnight's Lover (4 1/2 stars!)

 

From the Back Cover

Defenders against evil. Bound by the gods. The Dark Warriors are taking their battle from ancient Scotland to the modern world—where a woman’s love can set them free…

A WARRIOR’S PASSION

Driven by the fierce god within him, highlander Ian Kerr is sworn to fight for the land he loves—and the brother he lost. But when he’s transported four centuries into the future, he finds himself fighting his own desires—for a beautiful, bewitching woman who could hold a warrior spellbound…

A WOMAN’S MAGIC

Danielle Buchanan has heard the legends. She has felt the power of Druid blood in her veins. But she has never known a man as fearsome—or as haunted—as the warrior Ian. With her magic, Dani must help him fight an ancient evil. With her heart, she must join him in his quest. But only with her soul can she free him from his curse…and seal their fates together.

“Donna Grant will keep readers spellbound.”

—Romance Reviews Today

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Product Details

• File Size: 484 KB
• Print Length: 364 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0312552491
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (June 26, 2012)
• Sold by: Macmillan
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007CJ8DCE
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,934 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #97 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Paranormal > Witches & Wizards

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling June 28, 2012

By Under The Covers Book Blog

Format:Kindle Edition

4.5 Feathers
Midnight's Lover
Reviewed by Ann & posted at Under the Covers Book Blog

Out of all the Warriors in this series (and the Dark Swords), I have to say that I love Ian Kerr the best. There was just something so compelling about her character from the get-go and I found myself sympathizing with him as the book progressed.

Ian has been isolated for centuries because he doesn't have control over his god, Farmire. As the god of battle, Farmire is always trying to get Ian to engage in battle or at least start a battle so Ian is in a constant state of tension, fearing that once he allows himself to relax, all hell will break lose.
He struggles with his god and so he isolates himself while he tries to tame the beast inside of him. Added to that is the grief he feels over his brother Duncan. So for centuries he has been alone and in pain. How can you not feel bad for someone like him?

The same goes for Danielle Buchanan, who is surprise, surprise - a Druid. With powers that allow her to touch objects and feel or hear their messages, she is thrust into a world that she had no idea existed. Danielle knows of her powers but doesn't necessarily understand the vast capabilities that come along with it. I was thrilled to see a heroine who didn't back away from threats when things got tough. I also happened to love the fact that she had so much faith in Ian.

This scene really captures it well, I think:

"I fought, Danielle. I had wyrran to kill. It kept Farmire content."
She sat sideways against the door and learned her head on the iron. "He tried to gain control while we were shopping, remember? You didn't let him. I know you have the willpower to stop him."
"Do I?" Ian asked, and lifted his head to pin her with his stare. "Do i really? I'm lost, Danielle. I doona know who I am anymore."
"I do," she whispered. "You're the man who saved me from creatures I didn't know. You're the man who pulled me from a frozen loch and warned me so I wouldn't die. You're the man who promised to bring me to the MacLeods even though you didn't want to go. You're the man who stood with Charon against dozens of wyrran intent on killing innocents. You're the man who fought even though you knew there was a possibility Deirdre would take you. You're the man who has kept me safe no matter what. And you're the man who makes sweet love to me and holds me in the cold, dark hours of the night."
"Maybe that man is gone."
Dani smiled. "No. I'm looking at him. I have faith in you, Ian. Have faith in yourself."

In comparison to the other books, I feel like MIDNIGHT'S LOVER paid a lot of attention on the romance between Ian and Danielle, which explains why I feel like this is a stronger book. I just believed that Ian and Danielle belonged together so kudos to Donna Grant for accomplishing that. I will also say that MIDNIGHT'S LOVER is favorite so far in the series!

The plot is tightly written and pulse-pounding. I find that Grant usually liked to gradually let events unfold in her books, but this one seemed to have jumpstarted quite early on in the story. It hooked me completely and held me captive until the very last page.

If you're looking for an author who brings heat and heart in one tightly-written package, then Donna Grant will be a gift that makes your jaw drop. You don't want to miss MIDNIGHT'S LOVER.

*ARC provided by publisher

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Midnight's Lover is amazing! July 2, 2012

By Heather VonOhlen

Format:Mass Market Paperback

I could not wait for the two newest books to come out in Donna Grant's series. This book did not disappoint, in fact I could not put it down! Danielle is one of my favorite female characters that she has created. She is strong, smart and brave - and she is the perfect match for Ian. The book continues the story in modern times and it keeps me craving more!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Book Obsessed Chicks ~Midnight's Lover~ by Donna Grant June 29, 2012

By Kimberly Rocha

Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Ian Kerr, thrust into future when the evil drough, Dierdre gets taken into the 21st Century, has been hiding in a cave in the highlands of Scotland for some time. Struggling with his god, Farmire, the god of battle, no less, after his twin, Duncan was murdered by Malcolm at Dierdre's behest. Ian feels he is no company for anyone. He begins to "talk" to Duncan and can't decide whether it actually is Duncan speaking to him or if he is going mad.

Modern day Druid, Danielle Buchanan hasn't had an easy life. Originally from the US, she was sent to live with paternal aunts in Scotland when both her parents were killed in a car accident. Her Aunt Josie immediately sees the Druid magic flowing through her niece and over the years she hones and encourages Danielle's magic until it flows strongly within her. Danielle has the ability of finding lost items but must return them to the rightful owners or she suffers greatly.

New Year's Eve, Danielle plans to ring it in with friend Mitchell, but things go awry when Mitchell wants more than Danielle is willing to give. As she leaves his flat, Danielle trips and finds an ancient looking key in the street and the key gives her the mission to find McLeod Castle and return the key to those who dwell there. During her drive, a snowstorm hits and she has a car accident that propels her car down an embankment. Danielle urges on and ends up walking through the mountains, where luckily Ian finds her, drenched to the bone and almost frozen.

Once Danielle recovers and listens to Ian's story, she compels him to help her get to McLeod Castle, whether he is ready or not. Along the way, Ian and Danielle find an easy attraction to one another and they become closer and closer. Ian's adaptation to modern life is humorous as well as quick and Danielle's ease with Ian is very appealing. In fact, the relationship between the couple becomes super steamy.

In the meantime, both evil drough,Dierdre and Declan Wallace continue their plans to end the Warriors and take over the world. Their presence itself leaves a dark cloud hanging over everyone's world that the Warriors as well as the Druids need to eliminate.

The union of the Druids with the Warriors and an easy one. They have become one as the years have gone on and accepting of new Warriors as well as Druids. They still must remain hidden from the modern world as McLeod Castle is on no modern map and it's been hidden for centuries by Druid magic.

Will Ian be able to come to terms with his twins death and keep Farmire at bay. Will Danielle convince him he is no danger to her and he is a good man who deserves the love she wants to give? All of these questions are answered in Midnight's Lover by Donna Grant. Grab it as soon as you can.

Yes, I am a HUGE fan of the Dark Sword and now the Dark Warriors series. These characters have become family to me and I am invested in their outcomes. Midnight's Lover is now my favorite read so far. Donna Grant is so at home in this series, it's like a homecoming, a reunion with family and friends. Her writing only gets better and better. I am now waiting with bated breath for the next book, Midnight's Seduction to release. I believe that Donna Grant has definitely come into her own with this direction her series has taken and I thank her for such an amazing book.

~KIMBERLY~

More About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her "totally addictive" and "unique and sensual" stories. She's the author of more than twenty novels spanning multiple genres of romance. Her latest acclaimed series, Dark Warriors, features a thrilling combination of Druids, primeval gods, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her husband, two children, a dog, and three cats in Texas.

Visit Donna at www.DonnaGrant.com

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