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Search - Dance with the Devil (Dark-Hunter, Bk 4)
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Book Description:
Zarek's Point of View:
Dark-Hunter: A soulless guardian who stands between mankind and those who would see mankind destroyed. Yeah, right. The only part of that Code of Honor I got was eternity and solitude.
Insanity: A condition many say I suffer from after being alone for so long. But I don't suffer from my insanity-I enjoy every minute of it.
Trust: I can't trust anyone...not even myself. The only thing I trust in is my ability to do the wrong thing in any situation and to hurt anyone who gets in my way.
Truth: I endured a lifetime as a Roman slave, and 900 years as an exiled Dark-Hunter. Now I'm tired of enduring. I want the truth about what happened the night I was exiled-I have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Astrid (Greek, meaning star): An exceptional woman who can see straight to the truth. Brave and strong, she is a point of light in the darkness. She touches me and I tremble. She smiles and my cold heart shatters.
Zarek: They say even the most damned man can be forgiven. I never believed that until the night Astrid opened her door to me and made this feral beast want to be human again. Made me want to love and be loved. But how can an ex-slave whose soul is owned by a Greek goddess ever dream of touching, let alone holding, a fiery star?
Dark-Hunter: A soulless guardian who stands between mankind and those who would see mankind destroyed. Yeah, right. The only part of that Code of Honor I got was eternity and solitude.
Insanity: A condition many say I suffer from after being alone for so long. But I don't suffer from my insanity-I enjoy every minute of it.
Trust: I can't trust anyone...not even myself. The only thing I trust in is my ability to do the wrong thing in any situation and to hurt anyone who gets in my way.
Truth: I endured a lifetime as a Roman slave, and 900 years as an exiled Dark-Hunter. Now I'm tired of enduring. I want the truth about what happened the night I was exiled-I have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Astrid (Greek, meaning star): An exceptional woman who can see straight to the truth. Brave and strong, she is a point of light in the darkness. She touches me and I tremble. She smiles and my cold heart shatters.
Zarek: They say even the most damned man can be forgiven. I never believed that until the night Astrid opened her door to me and made this feral beast want to be human again. Made me want to love and be loved. But how can an ex-slave whose soul is owned by a Greek goddess ever dream of touching, let alone holding, a fiery star?
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12 member(s) found this review helpful.
I laughed, I cried, got mad, held my breath to in anticipation, literlly couldn't put it down. Took me two days to read and I loved it! This book had everything it takes to make a repeat readable book on myself. If it can make me do all those things and think about it for hours on end afterward it is an excellent book and the writer knows how to keep a reader interested. A++++ author!
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
You really get to know Zarek, one of the most hard hearted Dark Hunters. Having endured a lifetime as a tormented Roman slave and 900 years as an exiled Dark Hunter, Zarek is not about to trust anyone. Then he meets Astrid, a goddess who has been sent to Earth to judge him. Zarek is taken in by the beautiful Astrid after he gets hurt in a battle with some Squires. He has no idea of Astrid's true purpose in his life as his heart starts to thaw through her ministrations. These characters were so different from each other - one a wild, not very attractive man; the woman a quite refined, compassionate beauty. As Zarek's background is revealed I was able to feel more sympathetic towards him rather than pitying and wishing he'd go away. Astrid is truly a wonderful character. The plot is filled with action and several surprises. Also has it's share of erotic longings fulfilled between the 2 characters. Couldn't put book down to see what would happen and was satisfied at the ending. An enjoyable, fun book!
Lynne L. from DALLAS, PA wrote on 8/16/2007...
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
All the Dark Hunters are tortured souls, but Zarek is the most tortured of all. This was my favorite Dark Hunter novel. It is the love story between Zarek, and Astrid, who was sent to judge him. She has never found anyone innocent until now.
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
I really enjoy the Dark Hunter series; even though you're pretty sure you know what's going to happen, the stories are still satisfying.
Here's one of the baddest of the bad put in a nearly impossible situation which he doesn't realize is a test. The scenery is interesting (cold!)and the characters are fun, especially the hero and heroine who don't see eye to eye. Love the "pet" wolf, demon child and cowboy Dark Hunter involved, too.
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5 member(s) found this review helpful.
for romance fluff, this series is well thought out and researched.interesting take on the Greek and Roman Gods and even some Norse mythology thrown in there.Each novel focuses on a different couple, with their struggles to find love through difficult circumstances.Different enough twists to keep them interesting.not a bad way to spend some reading time.
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Wow! A great book. I was drawn to Zarek in the last Dark Hunter book where he played a role in Talon & Sunshine's story. I am very glad that Zarek was able to have a story devoted to him. Zarek was a Roman slave when he was human - he went through hell - never knowing any kindness in his life. In his Dark Hunter life, everyone thinks he is insane and a screw up. Astrid is a justice nymph who is sent to judge him - if she judges him guilty, he dies. Her reputation is that she has never found a Dark Hunter innocent. The interactions between the two main characters is great - you learn more about the dark hunter mythology - as well as more about Acheron.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
So great to have Zarek's story....really a great twist on the dark hunter novels- and you learn some background of Acheron
Cindy W. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This has to be one of my top 5 books. I just LOVED it, especially how Astrid saved Zarek (tormented to the extreme). Zarek needed it- which is an understatement. This book is packed with emotion, you can't help but feel the need to save Zarek and wish for his HEA. Even more so when you catch a glimpse of the poet inside of him... WOW... SK knocks one out of the park with the "soul mate" factor, which plays a huge part on how I rate a book. This is such a wonderfully crafted story, I think it will be hard for ANY other Dark Hunter book to compare to this one, but we'll see. If you haven't started reading this series, put it in your TBR pile! They are packed with action, emotion, good vs. evil, alpha males and a whole other world to lose yourself in. Bravo Ms. Kenyon!
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2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I like the book. The book is about someone who has been beating everyday of his life, he has been charged with 2 crimes he did not do, and has a death sentence hanging over his head. He has been sent one of the 3 fates who will decide if he lives or dies. She shows him what it means to have someone show you kindness and touch you without raising a hand to strike you only to carress.
He will die to protect the innocent or the ones whom are to weak to fight back,(but unfortunately) he cannot be killed only lose and be a shadow that no one can see or notices. He has been that as a slave in Rome, and he has vowed he will never go to the land of shadows.
Diana C. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book had me sobbing several times. I still can't talk about scenes without getting choked up. Nearly as heart-wrenching as Acheron! Next to Acheron this is my favorite book so far. I really have a soft spot for Zarek he's really funny in a mean way, lol.
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Nichole W. (Dance With The Devil is Hands down my favorite in the Dark hunter series. I love Zarek. even though this is not the first book in the series, i would suggest to anyone to read this one first just because it such a good story.
Bianca H. from CHICAGO, IL wrote on 10/21/2008...This book really moved me. It was a tear jerker.
Judy P. from LIND, WA wrote on 9/26/2008...This is a great book. It introduces some of the "support" staff for the Dark-Hunters and adds some knowledge about Acheron. However, be watchful if you are looking for the short story "A Dark-Hunter Christmas" which was originally published in the back of this book. (Kenyon's website lists it as the only location for this story at this time.) Some editions of the book have a preview of the next book (Kiss of the Night) instead. I found the short story in the back of the version with no lightning in the picture on the cover. But both versions have the same ISBN number, so there is no way to tell on PBS which one is listed. I hope that Kenyon will make the short story available somewhere else, because it is a great story with a touching Christmas scene with Simi.
Good book, leaves you wanting more and waiting for the next one to come out.
Great story from the Dark Hunter series. I loved this dark character, Zarek. Just enough angst, romance, violence.
Jennifer M. (This was one of my fav, dark hunter books!
Great story! This one is my favorite of the series so far. :)
I loved this book! One of the best from her that I've read.
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