Jacob

Nightwalkers Series, Book 1

De: Jacquelyn Frank

Narrado por: Xe Sands

Since time began, there have been Nightwalkers - the races of the night who live in the shadows of the moonlight. Love with humans is absolutely forbidden, and one man makes certain to uphold this ancient law: Jacob, the Enforcer.

For 700 years, he has resisted temptation. But not tonight... Jacob knows the excuses his people give when the madness overtakes them and they fall prey to their lust for humans. He's heard every one and still brought the trespassers to justice. Immune to forbidden desires, uncontrollable hungers, or the curse of the moon, his control is total... until the moment he sees Isabella on a shadowy New York City street. Saving her life wasn't in his plans. Nor were the overwhelming feelings she arouses in him. But the moment he holds her in his arms and feels the soft explosion of her body against his, everything changes. Their attraction is undeniable, volatile, and completely against the law. Suddenly everything Jacob has ever believed is inflamed by the heat of desire. Bring on the night.

©2006 Jacquelyn Frank (P)2011 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"I loved this book!" (Christine Feehan)

Mixed emotions about this book

What did you love best about Jacob?

Once I could get into it, I was really interested in the whole "race war" that had happened in the past to leave the nightwalker world as it is now. The entire idea was interesting and I enjoyed how they folded in humans and non-humans into the story

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

It took me a while to adjust to Xe Sands. I almost couldn't listen at first because she does that bedroom voice thing that female narrators do in romance novels that makes me want to punch her in the face. She does it most/ worse with Isabella. I'm not sure if I would have found the character as annoying if I'd just read it instead of listening, but it was bad. I don't like that character at all, and I'm afraid it's a lot to do with how Xe Sands narrated her. I think I'm weird like that because everyone else seems to think she's just so amazing, but just throwing it out there, in case I'm not alone in this.

Any additional comments?

I picked up the next book in the series because a) I was intrigued enough and b) I wouldn't be hearing Sands do Bella voice as much. Bad idea. Lena's voice took on Bella's breathiness and the story fell painfully plat on it's own face. I actually returned it to Audible that's how much of a letdown it was, and that was after 4 hours of listening. So keep that in mind if you are looking for a new series, and think this might be it for you.

great new story

This book made me wish that it was part of a series. I had a great time getting to know the characters. It has a unique twist on demons, making them into just another of the "nightwalkers", like vampires and werewolves. A human gets sucked into the mix and becomes part of a strange, pre-destined plan for the future of the race. With lots of spicy sex scenes (this book is not for your teen-age daughter), it keeps your interest throughout. It is, at heart, mainly a love story, but definitely weaves in the story of the future of the demon race into it, along with great ground-work for future stories with other characters. Not a deep story-line, but a really fun read.

Loved it

Where does Jacob rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 10

What was one of the most memorable moments of Jacob?

too many to have just one

Which character – as performed by Xe Sands – was your favorite?

Bella - She has some sass!

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

My reaction was to immediately download the next book. Love the series, love the Narrator

Beautiful Brave and Sensual

Any additional comments?

J.Frank pulls you into the world of Nightwalkers and you will not want to come back. The characters are deep and she weaves history and culture into them. Love and loyalty are at war with predjudice and fear. Strong passion is matched with total committment. This is an exciting, sensual tale of courage and sacrifice. Sands is an amazing narrator. You wil loose yourself in a wonderful book experience.

Liked but didn't love this book. However....

I found this while searching for a new paranormal romance series after listening to the Imortal Guardians and Night Huntress series. Both really good if you haven't tried them yet. This book was ok in story, the narrator was amazing with exception to the voice of the main character Isabella. Her voice has forever left me with the impression of a pouty 16 y/o with her "hands on her hips"....which you'll be reminded of constantly. The other characters were vey well done and the authors take on Nightstalker lore was interesting (not to mention some really good steamy scenes) so I ended up listening to the next book. The second book was so much better than the first in my opinion, so if the narration of Bella was the only thing that turned you off like it was for me, give the next on the series a try. I'm currently on to book 4 and still intrigued.