The Darkest Pleasure

Lords of the Underworld, Book 3

By: Gena Showalter

Narrated by: Max Bellmore

Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins

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.

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The Darkest Pleasure

This is the third book written by Gena Showalter, I loved all three of this series she have written, I am hoping she will write more of it. I kept replaying the stories over again and again just to listen to Max Bellmore's voice.

Pain is a big teddy bear

What did you love best about The Darkest Pleasure?

The best part is how lovable Reyes is. Even though he is the demon of pain, he has learn to control the demon enough to only hurt himself. He always thinks of what his action will do to someone else.

What did you like best about this story?

The best part of the story is how Reyes takes care of Danika. He makes sure she has everything she needs and tries to protect her from his demon's violence nature.

He doesn't want Danika's nature to change because of who he is and he tries to avoid having sex with her because he doesn't want Danika to have to hurt him to bring him pleasure, but surprisingly she doesn't have to.

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

Reyes is my favorite in this story. Although his task is great, he does whatever it takes to do the right thing.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The most moving moment is when Reyes losses Danika and he is besides himself, but he is still compassionate toward others, especially Danika's Mom, Grandma and sisters.

Any additional comments?

I love the idea of beings that are possessed by emotions and behaviors that we all have and how the characters deal with them.

Great series!!

Was looking for something to read after I finished all the BDB books and I am really enjoying these. Also love that they are all included in the romance package. Excited for the rest!

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!!!

another great one!

It is so easy to fall in love with these characters. Sometimes they drive you crazy because you just want to shake them and tell them to stop being crazy and just kiss the man!! lol This is a great book can't wait to start the next one.

Love this series! Have listened multiple times.

Because of this series, Gena Showalter is a must read for me. Damaged alpha males, romantic story lines, humor and lots of action. I am a happy listener.

Good Series

This series brings love, seduction, and action. This is a very good series and would make a great HBO TV show.

Good imagination.

The author has a good imagination but after three book it is too easy to anticipate. I hope she will be creating another "world" for me to explore soon.

another triumph for G. Showalter

Narrator is excellent, gives a wonderfully sensual voice to the characters. Mrs. Showalter tells a enticing story about Gods and Goddesses, men and women. If we are in the image of our makers then Mrs. Showalter has broken the old mold!

A lighter version of BDB by Ward

Any additional comments?

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.