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Dark-Hunter 3 Book Box Set
Kenyon's bestselling backlist heats up the night and is now available in a sizzling boxed set. The Sherrilyn Kenyon Dark-Hunter Boxed Set #1 contains one copy each of "Night Embrace," "Dance with the Devil" and "Night Pleasures."
1106 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 3, 2006
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Sherrilyn Kenyon
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New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon is a regular at the #1 spot. With legions of fans known as Paladins (thousands of whom proudly sport tattoos from her series and who travel from all over the world to attend her appearances), her books are always snatched up as soon as they appear on store shelves. Since 2004, she had placed more than 80 novels on the New York Times list in all formats including manga and graphic novels. Her current series are: Dark-Hunters, Chronicles of Nick and The League, and her books are available in over 100 countries where eager fans impatiently wait for the next release. Her Chronicles of Nick and Dark-Hunter series are soon to be major motion pictures while Dark-Hunter is also being developed as a television series. Join her and her Paladins online at MySherrilyn.com and www.facebook.com/mysherrilyn
Official Nevermore site
Official Deadman's Cross site
Official Chronicles of Nick site
Official Silent Swans site
Official Hunter Legends site
Official Witch of Endor site
Official Lords of Avalon site
Official Facebook site
New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon is a regular at the #1 spot. With legions of fans known as Paladins (thousands of whom proudly sport tattoos from her series and who travel from all over the world to attend her appearances), her books are always snatched up as soon as they appear on store shelves. Since 2004, she had placed more than 80 novels on the New York Times list in all formats including manga and graphic novels. Her current series are: Dark-Hunters, Chronicles of Nick and The League, and her books are available in over 100 countries where eager fans impatiently wait for the next release. Her Chronicles of Nick and Dark-Hunter series are soon to be major motion pictures while Dark-Hunter is also being developed as a television series. Join her and her Paladins online at MySherrilyn.com and www.facebook.com/mysherrilyn
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January 23, 2011
fun series, about 20 books in all
February 3, 2020
One of my all time favorite pnr series.
Night Pleasures - 4 stars
My review.
Night Embrace - 5 stars
My review.
Dance with the Devil - 5 stars
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Night Pleasures - 4 stars
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Night Embrace - 5 stars
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Dance with the Devil - 5 stars
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June 4, 2008
This boxed set was what got me hooked on the Dark Hunter series.
October 25, 2018
If you like danger, romance and Greek mythology rolled into one, you’ve gotta read this series
I read one of her other books, Fantasy Lover, first. It gave me a taste of her style and flair, and I read it in one day. I was so excited to get this first installment of her series, and I can say with great enthusiasm that they are all a great read! They get your blood pumping with the action and danger aspect, but she writes her characters so well that you (obviously) root for the hero while completely understanding the motivations and backstory of the “villain”. She perfectly combines the fantasy and romance genres, not weighing too heavily on either (but don’t worry there’s always a happy ending)! I’m excited to read the next installment in the series!
I read one of her other books, Fantasy Lover, first. It gave me a taste of her style and flair, and I read it in one day. I was so excited to get this first installment of her series, and I can say with great enthusiasm that they are all a great read! They get your blood pumping with the action and danger aspect, but she writes her characters so well that you (obviously) root for the hero while completely understanding the motivations and backstory of the “villain”. She perfectly combines the fantasy and romance genres, not weighing too heavily on either (but don’t worry there’s always a happy ending)! I’m excited to read the next installment in the series!
July 8, 2021
Dark-hunter
I actually own most of the series in book form. I missed reading it and wanted to get back into once more. The first series of books is about Kyrian, Talon and Zarek. You also will get glimpses of Acheron, the dark-hunter leader and bad mother of all Dark-hunters. My favorite out of all them is Kyrian's and Amanda 's story. I can't wait to read the dream hunter books.
I actually own most of the series in book form. I missed reading it and wanted to get back into once more. The first series of books is about Kyrian, Talon and Zarek. You also will get glimpses of Acheron, the dark-hunter leader and bad mother of all Dark-hunters. My favorite out of all them is Kyrian's and Amanda 's story. I can't wait to read the dream hunter books.
October 24, 2018
I have the whole Dark Hunter series in print and on kindle. Such an expansive world and great use of mythology. Love the story lines. Shifters, demi gods, atlantians and more. Simi is one of my all time favorite demon characters! Start with Fantasy Lover.
April 6, 2022
Ok, but, see .....
I loved Kyrians story, I felt for Talon cause come in ...Celts but Zerak. Zerak killed me. I don't think I have EVER gone through so many laughs, hot flashes and tears. If you are on the fence about starting this series then fall off....it's worth it. And off I go to buy the next set
I loved Kyrians story, I felt for Talon cause come in ...Celts but Zerak. Zerak killed me. I don't think I have EVER gone through so many laughs, hot flashes and tears. If you are on the fence about starting this series then fall off....it's worth it. And off I go to buy the next set
December 1, 2017
Well worth the purchase
I can read the Dark Hunters over and over and it’s all brand new. I love Zarek. I think he and Styxx are my favorite characters. And Acheron of course. Their background stories are compelling and hard to deal with but it makes the outcomes so good.
I can read the Dark Hunters over and over and it’s all brand new. I love Zarek. I think he and Styxx are my favorite characters. And Acheron of course. Their background stories are compelling and hard to deal with but it makes the outcomes so good.
July 17, 2018
A riveting read
This series of the books were definitely difficult to put down and walk away from. The characters and stories were captivating. I highly recommend them if you enjoy this genre.
This series of the books were definitely difficult to put down and walk away from. The characters and stories were captivating. I highly recommend them if you enjoy this genre.
August 5, 2022
Amazing
The characters are so captivating I didn’t want to put the collection down. I bought the next set before I had finished this one so there wouldn’t be any breaks. Yes they are that good.
The characters are so captivating I didn’t want to put the collection down. I bought the next set before I had finished this one so there wouldn’t be any breaks. Yes they are that good.
January 3, 2025
The Dark-Hunters, books 1-3
This is the fourth time I've read this series. I've really enjoyed each and everyone of Sherrilyn Kenyon's books. I've shared them with all my book reading friends, giving all of us all fun and fond memories of discussion.
This is the fourth time I've read this series. I've really enjoyed each and everyone of Sherrilyn Kenyon's books. I've shared them with all my book reading friends, giving all of us all fun and fond memories of discussion.
April 24, 2023
Love the stories, such awesome love.
They were fantastic stories and each very different but such great characters. Can't wait to read the next dark hunter bolks.
They were fantastic stories and each very different but such great characters. Can't wait to read the next dark hunter bolks.
February 8, 2024
The twists of plot are 💯 excellent. Definitely recommend. Sweet and spicy 🔥
February 5, 2017
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Night Pleasures
My favorite of the series (so far), Night Pleasures tells the story of dreamy Kyrian of Thrace and his unexpected ladylove, Amanda. Though there is a story that occurs before this, Kyrian is the first Dark Hunter to get a book. Julian and Grace from Fantasy Lover make a cameo appearance, complete with babies. And, lo, it turns out Kyrian and Julian are old, old friends (whoda thunk it?).
Kyrian may be a badass Greek warrior prince turned immortal vampire slayer, but he's really a big softy. Don't let his general air of menace, his ginormous mansion and fancy car fool you. He gives money to charity, is kind to children, and, you know, saves peoples' lives. Luckily for him, he's met just the woman to help him see that, just because Artemis has his soul, he's still got a heart. (How's that for cheeseball?)
One of the most compelling things about Kenyon's Dark-Hunter series is the way she takes Greek mythology and turns it on its head. Without a doubt, she excels at molding and merging mythologies. She's also got a terrific knack for one of my absolute favorite aspects of series romances--the tantalizing buildup to specific characters' books. In this case--Acheron. I give her mad props for this.
What I don't think Kenyon is as good as is the individual story. Kyrian was the more interesting of the two main characters in Night Pleasures, but that isn't saying much. Amanda didn't interest me. She's meant to be somewhat ordinary, but she's more than that--she's two-dimensional. I can't recall a thing that she liked, disliked, or was interested in. Well, besides Kyrian.
Another thing that didn't work for me is that the sexual tension doesn't get a whole lot a time to build. This is a personal preference. I love it when the build up to the first kiss almost more explosive than the first time in bed together. (Chill out--I said almost!) Sherrilyn Kenyon is more a WHAM! The attraction hits the MCs upside the face kind of writer. I can't fault her for it--but I can't say I love it, either.
For better or worse, Night Pleasures was a good introduction to a solid fantasy series. I don't think this is going to be a series that I'll love and try to #bookbully people into reading, but I have sought out as many other audiobooks in the series as I can. Being me, I'm definitely looking forward to getting to know the Were-Hunters a bit better. At the same time, I won't be upset if I miss a couple of installments in the series.
4 Points:
I would make dinner for this book.
Night Embrace
Night Embrace tells the story of Talon, the Dark-Hunter who appeared oh-so-briefly to help Kyrian out in book one. Of the two, Talon and Sunshine's story was my least favorite. This is primarily because the sexual relationship between the two is consummated very, very quickly. There's a good reason for this, but I prefer it when the tension between the main couple has a bit more time to develop.
Night Embrace works best for me if I think of it as a chance for us to get further involved in the series, and to better get to know our cast of characters. It also tells us a bit more about what it means to be a Dark-Hunter, how you become one, and what it means to be one. What it's not is a compelling love story. It has a twist that can be seen from a mile away, and an ending that is entirely too convenient and neatly wrapped up.
Dance with the Devil
Dance with the Devil picks up almost immediately where Night Embrace left off, and features Zarek, who was very nearly a villain in the last book. What's super duper, uber-compelling about this book is, again, the world-building. I didn't like Zarek, and couldn't look past his surly behavior. His actions were meant to speak louder than his words but for me they didn't. No matter how many good deeds Zarek did, he was still an a@%hole. Words count, and so does tone of voice. I don't care how much he'd been hurt and betrayed. He was a jackwagon. And that made it hard for me to like the woman that fell in love with him.
However, this is the book where we really get to know Simi, whom I love. I love her obsession with barbecue sauce, the way she talks and the bizarre positions she sleeps in. We also get to see more of that dreamy Ash guy and that bitch goddess, Artemis. There are a few more compelling characters that we get introduced to and, frankly, that made this book worthwhile for me.
So, do I recommend these books as audiobooks? Absolutely. This is the way I think they work best. I'd totally recommend them to anyone who wanted to get started on a Paranormal Romance series that would keep them going for a long time. What I won't do is be putting them on my favorites shelf.
4 Points
I would make dinner for these books.
Night Pleasures
My favorite of the series (so far), Night Pleasures tells the story of dreamy Kyrian of Thrace and his unexpected ladylove, Amanda. Though there is a story that occurs before this, Kyrian is the first Dark Hunter to get a book. Julian and Grace from Fantasy Lover make a cameo appearance, complete with babies. And, lo, it turns out Kyrian and Julian are old, old friends (whoda thunk it?).
Kyrian may be a badass Greek warrior prince turned immortal vampire slayer, but he's really a big softy. Don't let his general air of menace, his ginormous mansion and fancy car fool you. He gives money to charity, is kind to children, and, you know, saves peoples' lives. Luckily for him, he's met just the woman to help him see that, just because Artemis has his soul, he's still got a heart. (How's that for cheeseball?)
One of the most compelling things about Kenyon's Dark-Hunter series is the way she takes Greek mythology and turns it on its head. Without a doubt, she excels at molding and merging mythologies. She's also got a terrific knack for one of my absolute favorite aspects of series romances--the tantalizing buildup to specific characters' books. In this case--Acheron. I give her mad props for this.
What I don't think Kenyon is as good as is the individual story. Kyrian was the more interesting of the two main characters in Night Pleasures, but that isn't saying much. Amanda didn't interest me. She's meant to be somewhat ordinary, but she's more than that--she's two-dimensional. I can't recall a thing that she liked, disliked, or was interested in. Well, besides Kyrian.
Another thing that didn't work for me is that the sexual tension doesn't get a whole lot a time to build. This is a personal preference. I love it when the build up to the first kiss almost more explosive than the first time in bed together. (Chill out--I said almost!) Sherrilyn Kenyon is more a WHAM! The attraction hits the MCs upside the face kind of writer. I can't fault her for it--but I can't say I love it, either.
For better or worse, Night Pleasures was a good introduction to a solid fantasy series. I don't think this is going to be a series that I'll love and try to #bookbully people into reading, but I have sought out as many other audiobooks in the series as I can. Being me, I'm definitely looking forward to getting to know the Were-Hunters a bit better. At the same time, I won't be upset if I miss a couple of installments in the series.
4 Points:
I would make dinner for this book.
Night Embrace
Night Embrace tells the story of Talon, the Dark-Hunter who appeared oh-so-briefly to help Kyrian out in book one. Of the two, Talon and Sunshine's story was my least favorite. This is primarily because the sexual relationship between the two is consummated very, very quickly. There's a good reason for this, but I prefer it when the tension between the main couple has a bit more time to develop.
Night Embrace works best for me if I think of it as a chance for us to get further involved in the series, and to better get to know our cast of characters. It also tells us a bit more about what it means to be a Dark-Hunter, how you become one, and what it means to be one. What it's not is a compelling love story. It has a twist that can be seen from a mile away, and an ending that is entirely too convenient and neatly wrapped up.
Dance with the Devil
Dance with the Devil picks up almost immediately where Night Embrace left off, and features Zarek, who was very nearly a villain in the last book. What's super duper, uber-compelling about this book is, again, the world-building. I didn't like Zarek, and couldn't look past his surly behavior. His actions were meant to speak louder than his words but for me they didn't. No matter how many good deeds Zarek did, he was still an a@%hole. Words count, and so does tone of voice. I don't care how much he'd been hurt and betrayed. He was a jackwagon. And that made it hard for me to like the woman that fell in love with him.
However, this is the book where we really get to know Simi, whom I love. I love her obsession with barbecue sauce, the way she talks and the bizarre positions she sleeps in. We also get to see more of that dreamy Ash guy and that bitch goddess, Artemis. There are a few more compelling characters that we get introduced to and, frankly, that made this book worthwhile for me.
So, do I recommend these books as audiobooks? Absolutely. This is the way I think they work best. I'd totally recommend them to anyone who wanted to get started on a Paranormal Romance series that would keep them going for a long time. What I won't do is be putting them on my favorites shelf.
4 Points
I would make dinner for these books.
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May 31, 2012"
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A stunning and suspenseful new landscape emerges in the thrilling Dark-Hunter world—a world where nothing will ever be the same again. . .
Fang Kattalakis isn't just a wolf. He is the brother of two of the most powerful members of the Omegrion: the ruling council that enforces the laws of the Were-Hunters. And when war erupts among the lycanthropes, sides must be chosen. Enemies are forced into shaky alliances. And when the woman Fang loves is accused of betraying her people, her only hope is that Fang believes in her. Yet in order to save her, Fang must break the law of his people and the faith of his brothers. That breech could very well spell the end of both their races and change their world forever.
The war is on and time is running out...
July 8, 2019
I have read the Dark Hunter novels previously but in very sporadic order so I decided to start from the beginning. I love the introduction into this world. Sherrilyn Kenyon blows me away every time I pick up a book and read. I am never disappointed. She writes in such a unique and amazing way that you cannot help but be pulled in. The Dark Hunters series really changed my view on fiction literature and what I could be reading.
April 22, 2012
A must read! I loved each of the books Miss Kenyon wrote, including the Dream Hunters, the ligule and now I am reding my big fat supernatural wedding. If you decide you want to read her work, be warned not to et the book laying around for children to read, they are quiet spicey. My favorite one is Acheron.
April 5, 2009
They teach me about the mythical gods and how humans don't love each other, as much as they say they do.
September 17, 2009
I love Sherrilyn writing. I have never laugh or cried as much. The series is awsome. And I want to find Acheron
August 16, 2012
Una saga totalmente recomendable, historias diferentes, luchas internas y la historia del pasado que nos enseña.
August 21, 2012
intriguing and imaginative
August 23, 2012
Great read for stormy nights while tucked in bed and sipping extra hot fruit-flavored tea...the whole dark hunter series is THEBEST:)
September 10, 2012
I've read all her books except the latest one. I like them, but there are so many i dont want to put each one on here. I am not as big a fan of the Dream Hunters but I enjoy the dark hunters.
December 10, 2012
Read it! do it! It's awesome :D Just like the rest of Sherrilyn's books :)
April 16, 2015
love this series second time I'm reading it!
June 16, 2014
Totally wonderful books. Love these Dark-Hunters!!
August 22, 2014
I call these my smut books, but I love them! Fun, sexy, violent. How can you go wrong? Perfect for light escapism reading.
September 22, 2014
I just can't get enough of these books. They are the perfect escape from real life.
November 14, 2014
Gripping, Touching, Heart Wrenching, Action Packed Read! Loved It!
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