Darkness (New Species Book 12)

I won't repeat other reviewers' comments, but will focus on what bugged me most.
1. While an FBI Special Agent in Charge of a field office has enormous leeway, sending Kat into what amounted to another nation's territory without so much as an "I'm gonna do this" to FBI HQs just doesn't fly. Also, if he really had been ranting about women in such an offensive manner, he would have been reported for harassment and creating a hostile work environment long before this story began.
2. For FBI HQs to simply allow this undercover mess to go down, given its political sensitivity, really does not work for me. While LD tried to explain so the plot could move forward, it was just not believable.
3. LD apparently did not know that many forensics labs have employees who were once on the street law enforcement officers, and so wrote Kat trying to deny the expertise she had -- was not even slightly believable. Kat herself was such a poor actor that she made mistake after mistake - not something conducive to a long life in an undercover situation.
4. Once again LD has NSO assuming the h is a bad guy, with only the slenderest of circumstantial evidence. While this is probably a now standard plot exposition, it fails miserably here, implying that after 3 or more years, the NSO investigators haven't learned from past mistakes. She didn't write them up as being incapable of progressing in her earlier books.

As long as LD stays within the confines of Homeland, Reservation, or the Mercile facilities, her fantasy world works. When she brings in the real world (such as the FBI here), it's almost impossible to suspend disbelief and enjoy the book.

As much as I enjoy re-reading the entire series, I tend to skip over everything in this one except the Darkness-Fury connection, which was quite good.

This whole series is to die for. Laurann Dohner is an excellent author. Makes sure she puts out quality books. Editing is awesome.
Darkness did not let me down. I was so excited when this came out. Like I am when each of them does, but especially his. He was such a strong character and literally thought that there would never be someone for him.

This was another great New Species story from Ms. Dohner! I love how she writes such strong characters and this one didn't let me down. Kat is a FBI agent trying to do her job and what she knows is right and Darkness is a troubled Species that keeps to himself. I can't wait to read more! (I hope she writes a story about Missy and Book!)

Love all the New Species series. However, Darkness is just WOW! Love the way he showed more control of his desire even thou his story was heartbreaking. I enjoyed reading Kat's character, strong personality. I could never get tired reading Ms. Dohner's New Species series since each of the story is different and lots of action!

I love Laurann's books. I have purchased every one that is offered for a kindle. I have never been disappointed with any of them. Every book I read I am more amazed with her talent. Laurann has the talent to suck you into a world so different from your own for a few hours. It is a rare talent and I love reaping the benefits. I sat down and read this book cover to cover within two hours. Darkness is at the top of my list as far as all time favorites. If you love New Species as much as I do then you must purchase this book and read it.

I really love this series! The fact that the males are strong enough to let their women be strong when they need to be. Darkness learns that to love his Kat he has to learn to let go of the past. Kat knows what she wants and Darkness is it. Together they are stronger! I can't wait for the next book. Oh, Darkness can torture me anytime he wants! OMG!

I loved finally reading about Darkness and the issues he had to overcome to have the freedom and future he deserves. Now we wait for Smiley's book. I really enjoyed the new characters and I wonder now about Missy, Snow, Book, Field and I cannot wait for Breeze and Trey!
Thank you Laurann for an absolutely wonderful read.

This series is getting better and this book started having some time with the kids. I love those. So, more laughter, more of the bonding and relationships between the males, more of the kids, more of the dramatic situations and less sex. Each book gets better.

I have enjoyed the New Species series over all, so much, I'm already reading it for the second time. What can I say? You become so attached to the characters. What fun it would be to meet them and have the opportunity to visit Homeland and the Reservation.

I loved this book. It has surpassed my previous favorite New Species books and become my favorite. Laurann made these characters different than her others. Most of them were more like I think of myself. Not very capable of protecting themselves. Kat was the complete opposite. She is the perfect mate for Darkness.

I have been hooked on this series from the beginning and read them all. Great characters; great story; well written; funny; suspenseful. What else does a book need to bring to the table? Can be read as a stand alone, but reading the series in order adds a little something extra. I highly recommend

Oh Darkness...if you have read the first 11 books in the series you know what to expect. There is lust and action and denial. We finally get some history for a couple of favorite characters. And as always it just makes me want 6 more books just as soon as possible. Breeze, Flame, so glad Smileys is coming.

Again, another perfectly written story by one of my favorite Author. I loved Darkness because he was so emotionally damaged in yet unable to fight his urge for his feelings. His female was perfect for him. I loved her cockiness. When they finally got down to the nitty gritty, I was like yes!! So hot! !

love love love New Species. Darkness is one of my favorites. Story left me feeling a little like, that's it? was a good story. a longer story than usual for New Species, just felt like a little something was missing. Maybe I built the character up to much and that's why I felt a little let down.

Absolutely awesome new book! Darkness snarls and growls but Kat wins his heart. The sex is great and Kat doesn't put up with any of his crap. He does that annoying want her/don't want her thing but he is just putting off the inevitable. Not one to miss if you have read her other New Species books. Some great glimpses into past character lives. It is awesome!

I can never get enough Laurann Dohner's True Species series. Even 13 books in, I'm still hooked. Yes, I agree with some other reviewers that some of the books are better than others, but I feel like Darkness and Smiley helped redeem the series. Very happy, can't wait for the next one!

Really enjoyed this. Loved Darkness. I felt that it got a bit stale about three quarter way through as it focused on his internal struggles. In saying that, this is still a very good book. I especially enjoyed the interplay between Fury and Darkness. I'm really looking forward to Smiley's book.

Good story line, fills in the backstory between Fury and Darkness, and explains more why he feels so damaged. Kat does not care and will not back down from this sexy beast, and lets him take control of the sex when it happens,,,,and boy, does it happen! Can't wait for more in this series.

LOVE YOU LAURANN DOHNER!!! I LOVE THIS SERIES!! You're characters are so endearing and have such completely different personalities. Always a pleasure to read and I have such an exciting adventure with them. Keep up the fantastic writing!! Don't ever let this series end!!

I love ALL the New Species books. Laurann has such a way of bringing the characters to life and creating empathy for their plight. She adds just the right amount of intrigue, danger, strong heroines, and burly (hot) males. Just picked up Smiley and can't wait to read it.

I enjoyed more of her earlier books, to be honest. This particular character seemed to have greater potential than the author developed. From the couple of mentions he received in prior books, I hoped she'd write a book on him but I wasn't blown away by it. Entertaining but not her best work.

I have truly loved every book in this series. It is torture waiting for each one. I just want to lock Laurann up in a room and only let her out when the next one is finished!! Lol. Darkness was a fantastic addition to the series and I loved every minute with it.

I always enjoy reading the Dark Species series. I'm looking forward to seeing more stories with different characters that interplay in each of the novels. I'm really looking forward to seeing the story about Jericho as well. Each story has strong male leads with hot romantic scenes. I love how the men care for each of their women. Well done!

I loved, loved this book. Dohner does it again and shows us what a true writer she is by giving us Darkness. I have read every single book in the series countless times and ever since she introduced Darkness, I've been waiting for his story and it did not disappoint.

I don't usually love so much back and forth but it worked beautifully in order to tell his story. I can totally see where he was coming from and why it was so hard for him to give in to the new feeling he was having. I love how protective he was of Kat and how would try to rationalize everything he did for and to Kat.

Kat was amazing, she was such a great heroin. She was strong, funny, witty and fearless and she needed to be in order to be his perfect match and be able to keep him on his toes. I felt her pain when he was trying to push her away but I loved how she was relentless and totally went after what she wanted.

One of the things I love the most about this series is that we get to revisit previous characters so they are never really gone and their story continues. We get to see Salvation and Forest growing up and hear about the other couples but I still want to hear about Kismet and Valient's baby.

Now I can't wait for Smiley to get here because I've been dying to read about another species other than the canines and felines we love.

love Laurann Dohner new species she has a gift of telling you the story for each individual and connecting all the books together, you will cry and laugh she brings the corrector's to life. And don't forget about the incredible sex within

I love, love, love this Series but hate waiting for the next book. So, now that I've read that in one day, it's back to waiting for Smiley. I can't wait. I so wish New Species existed. A girl can dream right? Excellent book Laurann! Thank you for curing my boredom.

I liked this installment of the New Species series. It wasn't as good as the others, but it was still a good read. Not a lot of character development(I didn't really get to know Darkness nor Kat). That said...I can't wait for the next book.

Not many series can still keep your interest by book 12, but this can. Laurann keeps enough links to the other books in the series without repeating things endlessly like some other long series. I'm glad darkness got a turn, and the heroine was strong but realistic.

Was worth the wait.....now waiting for it to come out on audio. Hope it comes out as a whispersync option since I've bought the kindle edition. Looking forward to Smiley....he's been the nice guy in previous books and it's time for his HEA.

I absolutely LOVE the New Species series, it's one of my all time favorites! I really can't wait for the next book!!! Laurann's style of writing is captivating and unique. My one and only paranormal series that I am 100% loyal to.

New Species stories just keep getting better and better. This was a perfect story line for Darkness. I can't wait for the next one. I love that the children had a small part. I sure missed Breeze, but the addition of some new characters made for a more interesting story.

The New Species books are wonderful. I love that they are full books, and the characters and story lines are just amazingly good. Sexy, touching, thrilling and funny...I just can't get enough of any of Laurann Dohner's books.

Unfortunately this was not as good as I had hoped it would be. I guess I saw the character differently than the author, so it just didn't work for me. I enjoyed the story overall just not how Darkness himself was portrayed.

Yet another great installment of the New Species series. I love these books and keep finding myself re-reading them and never getting bored with them. I love the introduction of new characters and hope they ALL get their own stories told!

Yes! Another great story from Laurann Dohner. I absolutely loved it. I think it's my new favorite. I loved Brawn and I believe that Darkness is just as good if not better. So now we wait for Smiley. Thanks Laurann.

As always Laurann Dinner provides a great story. I love all her books and read them multiple times. I have been waiting anxiously for Darkness' story to be released and have already pre ordered the next in the series.

It was another breath-taking, addictive and amusing Laurann's story.
Darkness was broken or at least he saw himself like this and unfit to be anyones mate. What in reality in the past he was betrayed and he was just frightened to give his trust to anyone again. Not to mention he lost someones important to him and he was afraid to feel that kind off pain again. So no wonder Darkness was stuborn and fought his feeling for "His little pretend-cat". But when Kat was threatened to be taken away from him forever it made Darkness realize what an amazing gift he was throwing away.
And Kat was courageous and sweet but also a really kick ass woman. She was perfect match for Darkness. She didn't let him walk all over her. She give back as good as she got from Darkness. They were a perfect mate couple.
PS There where also some interesting intrigues happening. Like something fishy with Trey. I have some suspicions. And you would probably gues what kind I'm talking about if you pay atention reading this unique book.

I really love this series, it just keeps getting better with each book. Even though you can read this as a stand alone, it will bring everything together better if you read them in order. You won't be disappointed!

This book did not disappoint.Darkness had all the good features of a Laurann Dohner book brave strong female lead stronger male lead lots of action and romance .Her books allways have such strong surpporting characters that you wait in antisapation to hear their story

I love this series!!! There are some books that lull but this is such a well built world! I am so interested to see how new species and humans start to integrate. I have my favorites obviously I'd love a Jericho book! I love visiting familiar characters and getting to know character I underappreciated!

I have enjoyed the previous books in the New Species series but this was the best one yet. Great story with other possible stories to be written in future. Looking forward to the next book in this series.