Night Reigns (Immortal Guardians series Book 2)

I enjoyed reading this book but the story line wasn't very original until about 2/3 through. Until the big revelation into Ami's origin, I kept asking myself, "Have I read this before?" It was entertaining and I would recommend it to those who haven't read similar series before.

I'm falling in love with the Immortal Guardians. Each book gets my heart pumping faster. A new heorine is introduced to us and is my favorite so far. Very well written as usual and leaves us wanting more. Keep the great stories coming Dianne. I love them!

Great book! From the very beginning you are reeled in and it isn't until the end that you finally take a deep breath. The love story is wonderful. The sex scenes are drool worthy and the plot is great! I can not wait for the next one!! Hurry it up!!!

Dianna Duvall is wonderfully, love the journey she is taking me. Really enjoy you get a chance into what each character is thinking and why they feel the way they do. Beautiful love story with a twist.

Donna Grant is one of my favorite writers. Her imagination is incredible and her stroytelling is superb. I've read (will continue) all her series. I read all the Immortal Guardians book and can't wait for the next one. Just the best!

Another great book by Dianne Duvall!! If you love the Black Daggar Brotherhood by J.R. Ward you will love this series. I am hoping the small connection Dr. Lipton & Seth were making is setting up for book three! I guess we can only hope! Love the series and would recommend that if you have not already read book one "Darkness Dawns" pick it up today!!

This book had such wonderful characters. I can't wait to read about all the secondary characters in this book. Lots of loose threads left to lead to other romances and an unknown bad guy left running around loose that I am sure will be pursued in the next book. Please don't forget to write us a Romance about the one lone Immortal Lady. I am sure she will need a special guy!

I enjoyed this book. The characters are fleshed out nicely and the enemies they fight are interesting. To be honest , I'm only writing a review to mention that the repeated and ridiculously placed mentions of environmentally friendly dish soap and immortals rinsing cans out so they can be recycled (but not before the label is peeled off). The descriptions aren't organically (get it? ) woven into the story so it yanked me out of the scene and into a state of mild annoyance . I am aware of and support being as green and environmentally friendly as possible , but natural salad dressing and organic Cornish hens really don't need to get so many mentions . It comes off as clumsy , forced . I had hoped that it would have gotten better after the first book, maybe the different characters would help , but no.

So I really was hoping to like this series... but once we hit all the vampires, angels, aliens thing... I stopped reading. Too many paranormal creatures. Makes the author seem desperate to appeal to every possible fan.

Story line is ok. Basically what I expected it to be when I chose the book. But, having been a schoolteacher for 36 years I hate it when people don't frame their writing with the reader in mind.

When reading this book you do not give the reader a clue that the setting is changing from one time/place/character, to a different setting of different setting/action. Something as simple as a double return spacing or a line after the sentence to let the reader know that something is up. I don't know if I have explained myself clearly or not, but I tried. Thank you, Sheila Jones

Firstly, I read and loved Darkness Dawns and was really eager for this book. However, I was extremely disappointed.

The characters:
While Marc is an okay character, Ami got on my nerves. And the big secret just made me roll my eyes.

SPOILER: She's a peace-loving, technologically-advanced, supernatural-enhanced alien. REALLY?! That's the best the author could come up with. Now where have I heard that before...?

Plot:
What plot? To me, it was practically non-existent. Although I will admit I hated it so much, I skimmed a lot.

The only reason I gave it a two stars is because the premise of these stories is still promising. I hope her next book delivers.

Dianne Duvall delivers scorching romance, gut-wrenching emotions, and heart-racing danger and suspense in her latest Immortal Guardian’s novel, Night Reigns!

In the first novel, Darkness Dawns, readers were left with the mystery of what exactly Ami was and what part she will play in the series as well as Marcus’s depression over the loss of the woman he loved. When Seth, the leader of the Immortal Guardians, places Ami as Marcus’ second all of our questions are slowly answered.
Not human and not immortal, but something definitely different, Ami can more than take care of herself and watch Marcus Grayden’s back. And though Marcus proves quite a challenge living with, by constantly trying to drive her away, Ami is determined to succeed and be the best second there is. Once Marcus see’s that Ami can hold her own however he starts to respect her abilities and having her by his side in a fight somehow feels right. But can he chance caring for someone again while knowing that one day she will die and leave him? Ami hides a crucial secret though that could change everything in her budding relationship with Marcus. Will she ever be able to fully trust him enough to open up to him, or will it be too late?

Dianne Duvall is, without a doubt, my favorite debut author of 2011 and a rising star in the paranormal genre!

I absolutely loved the first novel in this series, Darkness Dawns, and was absurdly happy to find such consistency in writing with the series in this second novel. Dianne knows how to lure you in and captivate you in this exciting world of action and passion until the very last page! With dark, sexy and intriguing Immortals battling murderous and mysterious vampire villains the action never stopped and together, Marcus and Ami were one kick-ass team! Though Roland and Seth still claim a good portion of my heart Marcus definitely found his way in there with this story; perfectly flawed with a tortured soul - how could you not love this brooding hero? And Ami tops the list of butt-kicking paranormal romance heroine’s, saving the life of our capable hero on more than one occasion. Together these two have a blistering sensuality and are a lasting fit. Dianne has created a riveting story with its creative premises and memorable characters that was a wonderfully satisfying read. The Immortal Guardians are addictive and I can’t wait to read the next in the series! The cast of characters Dianne has brought forth are each incredibly intriguing and I cannot get enough of them; I need more, more, more!
Though Night Reigns has some continuing story lines from the first novel, it is set up well to read as a stand-alone. However I of course would recommend reading the series in order just for the fact that they are both superb reads!

4.5 Stars!

*Originally reviewed November 2, 2011. Copy courtesy of author.

I enjoy reading about a woman who defies the odds and expectations of others; to not only wow the other characters in a book, but stuns and amazes a reader too. Ms. Duvall does all that and more in the second installment of her hard hitting but cheeky Immortal Guardian series.

Night Reigns gave me not only another great tale but a surprising twist at the three quarters mark that knocked my socks off. Never could I have imagined where the story would take me, certainly not what was revealed! Because of this new slant, Night Reigns ends up being a clever, unique, and brilliantly executed book that readers will appreciate. Paranormal fans are going to be thrilled at the novel direction Ms. Duvall has taken because it breathes new life into what we think we know about vampires and their battles, and their origins.

When I refer to `cheeky', I'm talking about the underlying sense of humor and fun the main characters have with their friends, amongst themselves and with other secondary characters. The author did an amazing job of infusing personality and emotion into the story and her placement of when she has the protagonist's joking around seemed real, timely and very natural. It made the hero and heroine very likable and insured that I'd be very interested in the secondary characters when their turn to be in the spotlight arrives. Believe me, Ms. Duvall has peppered her tales with secondary characters well-rounded enough to inspire a commitment from me to read about every one of the amazing men who make up the team of Immortal Guardians. There were wonderful hints of conflict, of men who resist love or don't think it'll ever happen to them. Not in their line of `work'.

My favorite cheekiness is between the hero, Marcus and the heroine, Ami. Their flirting was thoroughly entertaining and the repartee quick and witty. Even when the drama and suspense had me biting my nails, it wasn't overly dark or depressing. The conflict was solid and well thought out.

Ami was the biggest surprise for me. She had been through so much horror in her life that to find her willing to stand by her man, once she admits he is her man, even though it meant facing a fear that practically crippled her, was an amazing journey of growth. One that completely engaged me. Despite all the reasons she has to mistrust people, she doesn't shy away from learning all she can to be the best she can be.

Marcus on the other hand, is at first, a jerk. He's not actually written that way but from what I could tell from the other secondary characters, he had a certain reputation. They respected him, thought fondly of him, when they didn't want to whap him upside the head, and they feared for him. He was in a dark place in his life when the story opened. His healing journey and his eventual opening up of his heart was wonderfully done. He certainly was and is an effective Guardian, and I'd trust him to guard me anytime, but he had a long way to go to brush up on his `people' skills.

The one person who kept him in line, for the most part, was Seth. He's sort of a father figure, mentor and boss. He's also one of those fascinating secondary characters I referred to earlier. There's something about him that is quite intriguing. He's a mystery. However, in Night Reigns, the author laid the groundwork for some very thought provoking possibilities that begs further exploration. If the author's intentions were to hook a reader on future books, she was successful. Add Roland and Chris into the mix and there's plenty of deliciousness, conflict and interest to go around. On top of that are Darnell and David - more characters that make up the Guardian community. At times, while reading, I felt like I was in a candy store. So many choices to choose from -- who will Ms. Duvall write about next? I can't wait to find out!

My immediate satisfaction was guaranteed at least with Marcus and Ami. Before the protagonists hit the sheets, Ms. Duvall seduced my brain earlier on with a wonderful sensual buildup. That's one of the things that were so great about this story. When the heat between the two finally combusted, the author's use of language made it crystal clear how satisfying the physical relationship was between them. Even the happily ever after was romantic and sentimental. But not too sappy; the other Guardians made sure of that. One of my favorite giggles came from what Marcus imagined to make his point with Seth. I had fun.

Night Reigns is another jewel from the talented Ms. Duvall. This story is action packed with sultry shenanigans and diabolical bad guys, guaranteeing readers a book filled with adventure and romance. Marcus and Ami are a great couple and watching them fall in love was completely entertaining and fun. The ideas are fresh and the story arc more complex than at first believed. I suspect that Ms. Duvall has more surprises up her sleeve for characters and readers alike. I want to be first in line for her next book because this series is just that good.

Originally posted at The long and short of it romance Reviews