Review: It is fiercely passionate and emotional
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 20, 2014
I had a little anxiety before I started this book. I really, really, enjoyed Dark Cravings and I wondered which direction the author would take this story. Book two in a series is a little tricky, especially if it is a sequel to a romance. After all, the hero and heroine are already together. The conflict introduced to separate our pair has to be such that either or both sides are redeemable. We already love them together, what will happen to them to separate their love? I am happy to say that Madeline Pryce delivers and then some.Ella is struggling with her new role as a vampire queen. Her primal nature is to conquer and control with no regard to blood and death. But her humanity keeps her darker sided balanced. But for how long? What kind of leader will Ella be and will there be room for Micah? Micah is seeking the truth behind a newly revealed family secret. It haunts him and impacts his self-esteem. This journey casts uncertainty to Micah and Ella’s relationship.The writing is crisp. The tone is both serious and humorous; the pace is quick and intense; the love scenes are erotic. I thought the hospital scene in the original book was hot, but this has one of the most intense shower scenes I can remember reading. It is fiercely passionate and emotional.I enjoyed the direction the author took this story. She drew me in, took me to a fantastic and satisfying place and then, BAM! She knocked me for a loop. It is a highly entertaining read and I found myself smiling (when I wasn’t gasping in surprise) throughout the entire book.An ultimately satisfying sequel, Dark Secrets is a perfect companion in this potent PNR series. I would not recommend it as a stand alone, but it is essential as a sequel.