• The Darkest Pleasure

  • Lords of the Underworld, Book 3
  • By: Gena Showalter
  • Narrated by: Max Bellmore
  • Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,881 ratings)

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The Darkest Pleasure

By: Gena Showalter
Narrated by: Max Bellmore
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Publisher's summary

Reyes is a man possessed. Bound by the demon of pain, he is forbidden to know pleasure. Yet he craves a mortal woman, Danika Ford, more than breath and will do anything to claim her - even defy the gods.

Danika is on the run. For months she's eluded the Lords of the Underworld, immortal warriors who won't rest until she and her family have been destroyed. But her dreams are haunted by Reyes, the warrior whose searing touch she can't forget. Yet a future together could mean death to all they both hold dear.

Don't miss the other books in the Lords of the Underworld series.
©2008 Gena Showalter (P)2008 Audible, Inc.

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A lighter version of BDB by Ward

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I love supernatural romance or fantasy romance whatever you want to call them. But I have read so many of them that they sometimes become too predictable. I am always on the lookout for books and series that can hold my interest and throw a couple of curve balls too. So far Showalter has been able to do just that.
This book is predictable is some ways but in others it has an originality that I truly enjoyed. Danika is like so many women. She faces obstacles that are overwhelming but she does everything in her power to be strong and protect herself and the ones she loves. For most of the book she keeps falling short but in the end she finds a strength in her gift that makes her stronger than she could have ever dreamed.

Plus Showalter brings in a wicked question to have ask yourself, ???Can I physically harm the person I care about if pain is pleasurable to that person???? J.R. Ward had a book in her Black Dagger Brotherhood series that asked the same thing. Showalter managed to avoid going so dark and depressing though.
The two series are very similar and I like them both, but Showalter is not nearly as dark or hard core as Ward. You should try them both and see which one you like more.

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Must read!

I've had each book in this series for a while and recently started listening from the beginning. I enjoy this book and the way that the author blends the alpha male personality with his vulnerability and a strong woman's determination.

Anyone who likes Christine Feehan, Laurell K Hamilton (Anita Blake series) or Karen Marie Moning's (Highlander series) would enjoy this series as well.

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I Highly recommend all the Lords of the Underworld

I love this series! If you enjoy paranormal romance then look no further....this series is GREAT!

This book was one of my favorites!!!

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LOVE REYES AND DANIKA!!!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Darkest Pleasure to be better than the print version?

ALWAYS IS!! But I only listened!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved how gentle Reyes got around Danika, he was so cute and awkward...it was adorable!

Which character – as performed by Max Bellmore – was your favorite?

Anya as always...But I do Love Reyes too!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes!

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I really like this series and the narrator has truly grown on me! In this one we have Reyes who is cursed with the demon of pain and Danika, the one that got away....and she is on the run! Danika goes into hiding because her family is in danger from Aron...a demon charged with the duty of killing her family, and he wont stop till he has them, even though he really doesn't want to! Reyes tries imprisoning Aron to give him time to find Danika, and she fights him tooth and nail in the process...but love is true, and we learn Danika has powers of her own and is very valuable...this may just save her and her family..and be Reyes' salvation also!!

REALLY GOOD STORY! ON TO BOOK 4!!!

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Had to stop.

I tried to continue the series but the books just keep getting worse. The stories was all over the place, with various characters and so drawn out. Could easily be done in half the time. I want to know what happens with the artifacts and Gods but I'm done.

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Story line was all over the place

This story is all over the place. Just when you get involved in on hero, it switches to another. It's jumbled and hard to follow.

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This series is my new addiction!

I'm so happy I finally purchased this series. After reading rave reviews over the last few months, I finally delved into the world of the Lords! And I've loved every minute! Great narration, interesting characters, and of course I gush over romance that blossoms against the odds. This third installment focuses on Reyes---total tortured hottie of course---and his love interest Danika. I loved Reyes in both books 1 & 2, so I was excited to listen to his story unfold. I'm moving on to book 4 and can't wait. These books are definitely credit worthy!

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One heck of a pain.

I have enjoyed the stories of the LOTU, but this one was a little on the sick side. Still a good story but I don’t enjoy the pleasure from pain kind of sex. I know this had to be considering his demon, and I don’t mind a bit of spanking but this was over the top in some of the scenes for a sexual build up. I like the characters and the main story; I will defiantly continue to read the remaining books in the series.

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Great

Gena Showalter can write a sexy story, thats for sure, of the 4 books in the series of The Lords of the Underworld, I think Reyes with his demon "pain was my favorite, I love how hard he fought for his soul mate Danika Ford, but stayed true to his brotherhood & friends, its the 3 rd book in the series and was a trully great listen..
Max Bellmore has a wonderful voice with good various pitches to adjust to each character, he makes very easy to follow and know each character, and I didn't get tired of his voice. I was also glad they kept the same narrater for all 4 book, thats always a plus for me.. enjoy

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Great Author

The story is getting old but the author continues to write very well, interject twists and background information that keeps the reader/listener interested.

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