Possess Me at Midnight (The Doomsday Brethren, Book 3) [Mass Market Paperback]

Shayla Black (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 27, 2009

An apocalypse approaches in the new novel from bestselling author Shayla Black's electrifying Doomsday Brethren series, as a magical warrior and a spirited witch ignite a smoldering passion that could destroy them both.

As a mysterious dark cloud drains the life of her beloved brother, Doomsday Brethren leader Bram, Sabelle Rion can think of little else. Still, every time she meets Ice Rykard's intense green gaze, her body aches with need for the sexy warrior. Their attraction is explosive, incredible -- and forbidden. As dangerous as he is unpredictable, Ice is her brother's sworn enemy. But as Bram weakens, a more sinister force is gaining power.

Evil Mathias and his ruthless Anarki army are on a bloodthirsty hunt for the Doomsday Diary. Sabelle must guard the potent book with her life -- and Ice vows to protect the beautiful witch with his. Duty demands that Sabelle deny her lover's fiery call of possession and mate with a man who can sway the magical Council against the impending rebellion. With the fate of magickind hanging in the balance, will she forsake the burning desires she can't ignore or turn her back on her people for the courageous man she can't resist?

Editorial Reviews

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"A hot, exciting romance.... I can't wait for more!" -- New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian

"A world not to be missed." -- New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh

"Deliciously wicked!" -- Gena Showalter

About the Author

Shayla Black is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty sizzling contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances, including the Doomsday Brethren novels Tempt Me with Darkness and Possess Me at Midnight. Her novel Decadent was nominated for Best Erotic Romance of 2007 by Romantic Times. She lives in Texas with her family. Visit her website at www.shaylablack.com.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books; Original edition (October 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416578463
• ISBN-13: 978-1416578468
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #189,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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You know what they say about curiosity and the cat...but if you still want to know, read below.

Shayla Black (aka Shelley Bradley) is the national bestselling author of 30+ sizzling contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances for multiple print and electronic publishers. She lives in Texas with her husband, munchkin, and one very spoiled cat. In her "free" time, she enjoys reality TV, reading and listening to an eclectic blend of music.

Shayla has won or placed in over a dozen writing contests, including Passionate Ink's Passionate Plume, Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, and the National Reader's Choice Awards. Romantic Times has awarded her Top Picks, a KISS Hero Award and a nomination for Best Erotic Romance of 2007.

A writing risk-taker, Shayla enjoys tackling writing challenges with every book.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies!, November 17, 2009

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Natalie S "ns65" (Nashville) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Possess Me at Midnight (The Doomsday Brethren, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

Shayla Black strikes gold with her third DOOMSDAY BRETHREN novel, POSSESS ME AT MIDNIGHT. Readers begging for more of delicious bad boy Ice Rykard are sure to be pleased at this superlative and sexy story which shows that even bad boys deserve love.

Ice Rykard has gotten his nickname honestly. Rock hard, ice cold, and totally focused is the name of Ice's game, but lately something has been happening to his mojo - and her name is Sabelle Rion. For months Ice has not been able to stop thinking about her, and the tension between them when they are together is more than obvious. Ice knows that a true privileged princess like his Bella has no business becoming involved with a deprived warrior like himself, but his heart refuses to listen. With Bella guarding the Doomsday Diary because her brother is unable to, and the Anarki and Mathias hot on their heels, Ice vows to keep her safe.

Sabelle Rion is the epitome of a lady. She has been educated and versed in the gentleness of her race, and being the descendent of Merlin doesn't hurt. Bella, however, doesn't care about all that - she just wants to live her life and help her brother, now lying in a coma, in his fight against the evil and vile Mathias. When the Anarki come calling, Bella trusts her life and her heart with Ice Rykard, the only warrior strong enough to keep her safe. Bella finds herself obsessed with this honed warrior but knows that Bram would never in a million years allow her to answer the call to mate with Ice. If Sabelle knows one thing, it is her duty - she just wishes that she could convince her heart.

If sexual tension and smoldering lust could be cut with a knife, then POSSESS ME AT MIDNIGHT would need to come with a machete. With each and every scene, the reader is treated to a plethora of emotions that range from despondent to fiery passion. Ice's feelings for Bella are so gripping and real - I could feel what he felt for her. Bella's love for Ice, while just as adoring and true, were a bit tamer but no less genuine. Had she shirked her duty to her brother and their race, I don't think I would have enjoyed her capitulation quite so much.

POSSESS ME AT MIDNIGHT has it all -- powerful magic, blazing passion to warm even the coldest heart, loyalty, and breathtaking honest to goodness love in a paranormal world that left me breathless. I have no doubts as to this book's amazing and wonderful charm - take a gander at POSSESS ME AT MIDNIGHT and see what I am talking about. You won't be sorry!

Please note: POSSESS ME AT MIDNIGHT is the third book of Shayla Black's DOOMSDAY BRETHREN series, and I highly recommend reading this series in order beginning with books one and two, TEMPT ME WITH DARKNESS and SEDUCE ME IN SHADOW.

Natalie S.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, April 5, 2010

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This review is from: Possess Me at Midnight (The Doomsday Brethren, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

I was so excited for this book. From the first book there were little hints regarding Ice's pull to Sabelle and vica versa.
Thier attraction and pull to eachother is adorable and sexy. Just makes you smile. Ice is the outcast of the group, but a Warrior non the less. Bram, Sabelle's brother and leader of the Brethren, has disdain for Ice. He won't allow Ice to shake hands with Sabelle. Bram incounters a spell that has negative effects from the end of the second book through to the this book. When Bram's house encounters an attack from the Anarki the Brethren splits up to survive. Ice takes Sabelle and carries Bram to safety. On the run from the Anarki and Mathias, Ice and Sabelle learn more about eachother increasing their pull towards one another. Lucan is also chaising Sabelle, but for entirely different reasons. Lucan is lonely after his mate, Anka, survives an attack that leaves her confused about who she belongs with. Bram wants Lucan and Sabelle to marry for political gain. Sabelle is conflicted between duty and love. Ice is conflicted with his love and a long ago emotional wound. I loved this book, a page turner and a enticing love story.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Possess Me at Midnight, November 15, 2009

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This review is from: Possess Me at Midnight (The Doomsday Brethren, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

As the fight against Mathias and his Anarki army rages around her, Sabelle Rion watches helplessly as her brother Bram, the leader of the Doomsday Brethren, lies dying in a cloud of evil. When the battle literally knocks on their door, Sabelle and the others must flee. Ice Rykard swears to protect Sabelle and the Doomsday diary she holds from Mathias' evil clutches, even if it kills him. Every day he loses a piece of himself by being so near to Sabelle and not being able to touch her the way he'd like to. Sabelle feels Ice's desire for her, but Ice is Bram's enemy and an unlikely match for someone of her station. Sabelle may have to choose between her heart and her duty as Mathias inches closer in his quest to obtain the Doomsday Diary, eliminating each Council member one by one in the process.

The tension between Ice and Sabelle in Seduce Me In Shadow was intense, but it's nothing compared to Possess Me At Midnight. Considered royalty in magickind, Sabelle is bound by honor to marry as per her station. Being a Deprived rather than a Privileged, Ice is no-where near Sabelle's station. As is the fate of so many lovers of different classes, Sabelle is torn between love and duty. Bram is surprisingly responsible for most of Sabelle's anguish. I was on edge wondering if true love would conquer all until the very end. Sabelle and Ice's dilemma is similar to those in historical settings who faced the same plight, but the addition of a ruthless wizard and some entertaining magic makes it very different. I love the angst and passion between Sabelle and Ice; it's tangible and often breathtaking. Possess Me At Midnight is another exciting chapter in the Doomsday Brethren's fight against a merciless and evil wizard hell-bent on gaining power.


Nannette
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