The Darkest Surrender

The Lords of the Underworld return in this enthralling tale of an immortal warrior determined to win and the beautiful seductress he can’t resist.

Possessed by the demon of Defeat, Strider cannot lose a challenge without suffering unimaginable pain. For him, nothing stands in the way of victory. Until Kaia, an enchanting Harpy, tempts him to the razor’s edge of surrender.

Known among her people as The Disappointment, Kaia must bring home the gold in the Harpy Games or die. Strider is a distraction she can’t afford, because he has an agenda of his own - steal first prize, an ancient godly artifact, before the winner can be named. But as the competition heats up, only one prize will matter - the love neither had thought possible.

©2011 Gena Showalter (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Love Love Love

Love this series and Max Bellmore's voice somehow adapts creating seprarate vivid characters VERY INTRIGUING!

Totally Awesome

I love all of Gena's LOTU books, and this one was no exception. This book is packed with action and other parts had me laughing out loud. Absolutely loved Max reading it. What a treat!!!

I Dare you to read this book

I am really enjoying this series and I have Gena Showalter to blame for getting me into reading romance novels. These books are so creative!

Before you read it, I would highly recommend reading all the books that come before (even the one about Kia's sister Bianca which may not be on audio). There's so much building up to this book that anyone coming to this series for the first time will not have as much fun as those who have seen the Lords and harpies in action before.

I love Max Bellmore's performance. As a fan of history I love all the various references and weavings through Greek myth so the story is awesome. 4.5 stars

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.

Ego Check! One of my Favorites so Far!

Strider... How I love thee. This was my favorite in the series so far. I lived for Kaia. I loved how Strider tried to hold back and then tried to prove his worth that showcased good vulnerability when it came to her.

I'm writing this review after binging 6 BOOKS ! I'm about to start The Darkest Craving - Kanes story....THAT is how Consumed I have been with these books that I'm going back to give every book it's due! Gena KNOWS how to weave a story together with so many interesting plot points and and overarching story that makes you keep coming back for more!


I absolutely LOVE the LOTU and how Max narrates... it's a truly wonderful experience!

*sidenote LOL- Paris... the sexorcist.... 😂🤣 LOLOLOL!