When Darkness Comes

Guardians of Eternity, Book 1

By: Alexandra Ivy

Narrated by: Arika Rapson

It's been a hell of a day for Abby Barlow. In just a few hours, she's survived an explosion, watched her employer die, had a startling dream, and now she finds herself in a seedy Chicago hotel with the sexy, unearthly Dante, a man she both desires and fears.

For 341 years, Dante has stood as guardian to The Chalice, a mortal woman chosen to hold back the darkness. A terrible twist of fate has now made Abby that woman. Three hours ago, Dante would have used all his charms to seduce her. Now she is his to protect. And he will do so until his very death.

A terrifying plan has been set in motion, one that will plunge Dante and Abby into an epic battle between good and evil - and a desperate race to save their love.

©2006 Debbie Raleigh (P)2013 Tantor

Entertaining!!

An entertaining, steamy beginning to an intriguing paranormal romance series! Why haven't I read these before?

This Book was a pleasant surprise

i was not sure if I would like this book based on the reviews to it. But this was a very enjoyable book; I like the reader and the story line very engaging. To think I may have missed this book because of the reviews. If you like paranormal romances take a chance on this one.

story

loved story but narrator was monatone. if someone else had read it, it be really great book

loved loved loved it.

started listening last night and couldn't stop until I finished. now I can finally sleep.

Story better than the performance

Good start to a new demon world series. The narration could have used some work. I put the audio speed at 1.25X's because the narrator has long pauses after EVERY sentence, to drastic. It also made her low raspy voice a bit easier to deal with. I enjoyed the story, the humor bantering back and forth between Abby and Dante. Wished it gave more history of the Phoenix and the Dark Prince back story. What events brought about the need for the Goddess to hide when before she didn't? What happened prior to the Chalice 400+ years ago. Lots of questions unanswered in the end..... Maybe the questions will be answered in the next books. On to book 2 for me. Happy reading "listening" romance lover.