Night Embrace

A Dark-Hunter Novel

By: Sherrilyn Kenyon

Narrated by: Carrington MacDuffie

Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

The second installment in Sherrilyn Kenyon's bestselling Dark-Hunter series, Night Embrace.

As an ancient Celtic warrior, Talon made one giant mistake— he killed the son of the war god Camulus. In anger and outrage, Camulus cursed him—Everyone Talon loved would die a horrible death in front of his eyes. But when Talon's clan slaughters his young sister while he watches, powerless to stop them, he sells his soul for vengeance against them. Two thousand years later in modern-day New Orleans, as part of the bargain he made, he's now an immortal protector who keeps mankind safe from the creatures who would prey on them. A life he's happy with until he meets Sunshine—an offbeat artist who reminds him what it's like to really live. Unfortunately for both of them, it's Mardi Gras, and New Orleans is teeming with a complex plot of ancient gods, including Camulus, who are now out to re-conquer the world. The gloves are off and it's time for a rematch with Talon out to save everyone, including the artist who makes him insane.

Love in vein: listen to another Dark-Hunter novel.

©2008 Sherrilyn Kenyon (P)2008 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“A wild, wicked delight!” —Nicole Jordan, bestselling author of Ecstasy

“Fun, fresh and fabulous! Sherrilyn Kenyon's imagination is a bright as her future.” —Teresa Medeiros, author of A Kiss To Remember

“By turns funny and touching...a compelling story that will make you laugh out loud. The gods haven't had this much fun since Xena!” —Susan Krinard, author of the Secret of the Wolf

Talon Rocks!!!

This book is everything I like about Sherrilyn's books and what I don't like; what I like: intriguing characters, action, great plot development, the interaction of other characters from other books, which always makes me think she is writing a very huge story which she has broken down into smaller stories, anyway I digress...what I don't like: it is said that when I man writes about loving making they are writing porn, but when a woman writes about love making it is seduction and romance, well Ms. Kenyon as marred those lines a bit I think, I believe that in her books the action and the stories are stuff that happens around the love making (believe me I'm toning this down for Audible) the development of the characters a by product of the sensual world she has developed, don't get me wrong I like a good romp under the covers as much as anyone, but to a lesser degree in the books I read...all in all though, like her other Dark Hunter books, this one is worth listening to, I like Talon, he is cool and his powers rock...like the book that preceded this one, it is a glowing example of a very gifted writer.

(very) Pleasantly Surprised

Although I'm an urban fantasy aficionado, I guess I had been avoiding this type of PNR erotic fiction. Since a friend told me my book recommendations weren't sexy enough I thought I would dip my toe into the genre starting with Sherrilyn Kenyon since I've seen her books for years and always wondered about them. Night Embrace turned out to be a great choice. I got my UF fix, an interesting story, great setting, really likeable characters, AND hot smut that was NOT cheesy; not only that, but actually really well done. Who'd of thought?! I think that's why I've always avoided hot and steamy books, especially in audio: most are done soooo badly I just can't take it .... I know you all know what I mean... But SK really knows what she is doing, so much so that I may be a convert. In fact I've already moved on to additional books in the series, but so far NE remains my favorite. Having said that, I was not a fan of the narrator. I actually skipped the first book because her southern accent was far too grating, even from the short sample snippet (say that 3x fast). She is somewhat tolerable in this one, however, and I don't feel I missed too much.

In short, if you're looking for a hot yet sensitive alpha male, a quirky, perky, plus-sized heroine, great chemistry, and lots of steamy sexytimes, all within a unique paranormal universe and a gothic New Orleans mystique, this is a good place to begin.

I've read the book twice...

And still, at times, this brought tears to my eyes. Even though it was 'read' by a woman, she does Talon and Sunshine's voice's so different, that it's like more than one person reading. Fantastic. This makes me remember WHY I love this series.

Her last few stories weren't all that great, but this makes me remember and makes me excited for Ash's story coming out Aug 5th :)

Ordering the next one now. :)

Great listen!!

I loved this book. I loved the story and Carrington MacDuffie is a wonderful narrator. It's the second book in a series but can be considered a stand alone book. There is a reference to the previous story but it's explained enough that it's not confusing. It was fun to listen to because I love the Irish brogue.

Fantastic!

Would you listen to Night Embrace again? Why?

Absolutely! The story line was great and the performance of the narrator was fantastic. I really enjoyed it.

What about Carrington MacDuffie’s performance did you like?

She did a great job bringing the characters to life. She kept the attitudes, voices, accents and dialects diverse. I could always tell which character she was speaking for and it made the book that more enjoyable.

comedy and the bedroom

I have read several in this series and they are very much the same plot, but the author add amazing characters and that is what keeps me reading. This one had so many great 1 liners that it was more comedy than romance.

Wow

There are soooo many characters in this book. It makes the future of the series look promising but is a bit overwhelming for one book.

Night Embrace

I read this book years ago but never got around to reviewing it. But now that I have gotten it again but in Audible it is time. This is Talon and Sunshine's story and what a story it was. He has made an enemy with a god. When he killed said god's mortal son he was cursed to never know love that has never been taken away. Now a Dark Hunter he meets Sunshine a very different sort of woman. One that has him rethinking the "being alone" part of his life. With the damions converging on New Orleans for Mardi Gra his hands are full trying to take care of business and keeping her alive. What happens when more gods get involved is the best part and worst parts of the story.

Night Embrace

I think is book was great. I enjoyed all the different characters and voices. The story line was funny and was just enough off the wall to keep you interested. If you are a die hard Kenyon Fan, then you must listen to this one; you will indeed be entertained.

Night Embrace

Excellent series. Hope they continue with the rest of the books...