Damien

Nightwalkers Series, Book 4

By: Jacquelyn Frank

Narrated by: Xe Sands

Length: 11 hrs

Publisher's summary

He'd never loved. But she was irresistible.

As reigning Vampire Prince, Damien has tasted every pleasure the world has to offer - consorting with kings and queens and delighting in sensual adventure. Now, tired of such pursuits, he devotes his energies to protecting his people. The war between human necromancers and Nightwalkers has escalated, and when the enemy makes a daring move, kidnapping Syreena, a Lycanthrope Princess, Damien boldly follows. He succeeds in rescuing her, but is unprepared for the erotic longing her lush sensuality awakens in him.

Gifted with rare abilities, Syreena grew up in a cloistered setting and was forbidden to form attachments to others, yet the connection Damien feels with her is immediate, intoxicating, and impossible for either to resist. But claiming Syreena as his mate could have shattering repercussions for every Nightwalker - and leave their enemies more dangerous than ever before.

Spend some more time with the Nightwalkers - if you dare.

©2008 Jacquelyn Frank (P)2011 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Frank's latest Nightwalker entry is fast-paced and steamy, nicely developing the world of her generally upstanding, gorgeous and charismatic supernatural creatures." (Publishers Weekly)

Sexy Vampires!

I loved this book and the joining of Damien and Serena. Can't wait to see what the next book has to offer.

BORING!!!

I thought this book was boring! I have read or listened to all of this series. The best in the series are Jacob and Noah ( which I read not listened to), with Noah being my favorite. The narrator isn't very good. She needs to put more emotion into the story, however she does do a good job on the accents of the characters.

I tried to like this series, but it is not for me.

So far Jacob and Elijah are the best books in this series. This one just didn't capture my attention much. I didn't understand the reasoning behind how Damien and Serena dealt with their emotions plus there is very little action. There is only an endless rambling about how they feel and it gets old after a while. I keep listening to read the smexy scene but it just doesn't make up for the story so I gave up the story about half way through. I really tried to like this series but alas it is not for me. I also can't stand the narrator she is so boring and slow that I lose interest in the story. While she is clear and you can tell who characters are (if I'm awake) I still put my player on double speed just to get the story on with. This will be the end for me with this series. I don't understand why so many people love this narrator, I want to give her coffee or speed just to get things going.

Great Book.. but...

Another great book that just keeps the Nightwalker series going. However, I am totally on the fence here. I loved Damien, but Syreena... really. I mean I just don't like her. I didn't like her in the last book. She is a Freakin Monk!! She is supposed to be this bad ass fighting Lyknthrop...but she seems all... I just don't know. I can't even think of a word for her. Maybe... dumb blonde at times and faking the funk at others... I understand why she is all hesitant with Damien, but still, she should have gone Monk on him or something. I don't know... I am just on the fence about Syreena.

That said, I think Damien reaction to Syreena was absolutely perfect. He was pissed, and he let her know it. That was awesome. He is a vamp, and a pissed vamp goes crazy. Loved that. I have to admit, Frank wrote one of her best smex scenes ever with these two. I was on pins and needles!

Do you really need anyone to tell you about Xe Sands. She is the best narrator for this series. You can really tell the characters apart. Men sound like men and women sound like women even with all the accents. Loved it.

This book is definitely worth the credit or to buy. Don't let me not liking Syreena discourage you. I just didn't like her, but that didn't take away from the story. Syreena's character was actually really good with the rest of the story. I just personally didn't like the way she reacted to certain events. If your a bad ass Monk, then she should have kick some serious butt at times... Just my opinion...

Fun

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, it was entertaining

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Listening to the connection as it unfolds.

What three words best describe Xe Sands’s performance?

Captivating, clear and exciting

Could you see Damien being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No - but Adam yes

Too much

I just could not get into this. Too many viewpoints with too many characters. It wouldn’t keep my focus.