Darkness Chosen Series book Four

Author - Christina Dodd
Title - Into the Flame

Link - http://www.christinadodd.com/home_paranormal_dc.html

Turns the book over. . .

Roaming the Russian steppes a thousand years ago, a brutal warrior struck a terrifying deal. In exchange for being able to transform into a heartless predator, he promised his soul-and the souls of his descendents-to the devil.
Brutally handsome cop Doug Black is determined to find the birth family who left him with nothing but a terrifying inheritance: the ability to change into a savage golden cougar. His search leads him to a woman as dauntless and exotic as her name. Firebird Wilder is bitterly familiar with supernatural gifts, and flees on discovering his secret, leaving Doug alone once more. But no one can escape a wild cougar on the hunt. When he finds her, they both must decide which is more powerful ... the love that binds them together ... or the secrets that threaten to tear them apart.

~Christi's thoughts ~ This review has the possibility to contain SPOILERS! As with every review I will try my best to NOT give TOO much away.

So is everyone ready for the final instalment of the darkness chosen series? Like I said in the begining this was the first book I read and the one that got me hooked on the series.

Firebird, one of the signs the pack with the devil was becoming weak. Why you ask? She is the daughter of Konstintine, the man who is to only have sons as per the deal with the devil. Our story starts a few years earlier then where Into the Shadows left off. Firebird is in college, has a wonderful boy friend who adores her, her finals are finally over but best of all Firebird has wonderful news she can't seem to find words for but is sending the proof home in the card she is sending for father's day. Life is just about perfect for Firebird till she is walking home alone from a party and feels she is being followed. Luckily she makes it into her dorm building and sneaks into her room leaving the lights off so she can go to her window to watch out and see if her stalker shows itself. Her instints were right but to her dismay the thing following her is a beautiful golden cougar. To her horror the cougar started to change before her eyes into a human male but not just any male , the cougar was her boyfriend Doug. Firebird is floored that the man she loves has turned out to be a Varinski. She feels totally stupid and hates how she was played for a fool.

We are now transported to present day and the moment when Firebird comes home to find her long lost brother in the house along with a woman she has no clue about. But her mind can't be bothered with it. She scoops her son up and uses the wall to slide to the floor with him in her arms. Her heart breaking at the news she is carrying. She has ben given blood proof that she is in no way the daughter of Konstantine and Zorana Wilder. Firebird's news sends the house into shock no one knowing how this can even be true , Zorana retells the story of Friebirds birth.

As firebird takes off to find Alex's daddy, Zorana and her sons head to the house of the midwife that was present when Firebird was born to question her and find out what truely happened that faitful night. they get the truth but it is not good news. Zorana's son is most likely dead.

Firebird found Doug's house and made herself at hoem waiting for him to return. Their exchange is one of shock for Friebird drops the fact he is the father of her son like a rock. After Doug getting a page from work that stops all foward motion between them Firebird's intentions were to leave but she recieves a phone call that makes her stay. Doug and Firebird play cat and mouse at dinner feelings from the past still fresh and blazing. Doug finally fills her in on his childhood and it matches what Zorana and her sons know. Doug has a few secrets of his own and you are never really sure what he is going to do. The only thing you are sure of is that he is Alex's father and he is Konstantine's son.

The ending of this epic tale is action packed so grab your cup of refreshment and get settled. I am leaving it to you to find out if the Devil wins or if Love and Good break the pact made long ago. I give kudos to Christina and thank her for a wonderful series that had me chomping at the bit for more. I lost many hours of sleep reading this series it sucked me in so entirely. So what are you waiting for. . .

Do you wanna read this?

Darkness Chosen Series book Three

Author - Christina Dodd

Title - Into the Shadow
Link - http://www.christinadodd.com/home_paranormal_dc.html

Turns the book over . . .

For the ability to transform into a heartless predator, a brutal warrior promised his soul-and the souls of his descendents-to the devil. Now, one thousand years later, the Wilder brothers battle the darkness inside them. Blessed-or cursed-with the ability to change into a sleek, cruel panther, and driven by a dark soul he's accepted as his fate, powerful Adrik Wilder abandons his family and his honor to pursue a life of wickedness. He excels at every vice, kidnapping strong-willed Karen Sonnet and forcing her to welcome the helpless pleasure only he can give her. But Karen's spirit and passion make him question the force of his family's curse, for she could be the key to their survival. And when a new evil emerges, Adrik must choose whether to enact revenge on his enemies and redeem his soul or save Karen from a fate worse than death.

~Christi's thoughts ~ This review has the possibility to contain SPOILERS! As with every review I will try my best to NOT give TOO much away.

So this review is going to be harsh for me. This book I loved and hated all at the same time. Parts of it made me so twisted inside for I didn't understand why it was being written the way it was. In the end I saw the reasons and was very glad I read it.I do want you to know this book touches on the lifestyle of Dominate, slave/submissive so now you can be on the understanding that some parts of this book are intense.

The Story of Adrik starts with the introduction of Karen. She is the strong, independent daughter of an adventure hotel tycoon. She currently finds herself trying to tame Mount Anya high up in the Himalayas. A moutain known to most as the Heart of Evil. Little did she know that when all was quiet in the world and the moon was high in the sky this mountain was going to bring her a lover she would do anything to save in the end.

After blasting the side of the mountain and making a promise to the ghost of a small child Karen finds herself being saved and swept away by a handsome man on a motorcycle. Karen is quickly shown she may know this mans body but she is very much in the dark as to what makes him purr, for in fact this man has a dark secret and that sercret gives him the ability to transform into a sleek panther.

Adrik is known by his people as the Warlord and Karen finds herself his captive in more ways then one, she is now wearing bracelets that send a message to all that she belongs to him and is his to comand. His world and hold on Karen is short lived when the armies of the bordering towns he has been raiding hire men of their own to hunt down the ones responsible. Adrik lets Karen go to save her from the assult on his compound but leaves her with one thought, " Somehow, Someday I will come for you. Watch for me".

I was so torn on how Christina made Adrik go from tender lover in the dark to this Dom in a tent. I know that he has face to save in front of his men and an inner demon of his own he has turned his self over to, but in his tent where he held her alone why make him into a man who wants to dominate her? Ok so maybe him dominating her isn't exactly what I was miffed about. Dominance in a man for me is always a good thing. Ugh I want to say so much more but I do not want to give away to much. Adrik does keep his promise to Karen, somehow, someway he finds her. Little does Adrik know but Karen is no longer the same woman she had been in the Himalayas and much to Karen's surprise the Warlord she knew is no longer the total man she sees now, but he is still as much a leader and in control of his charges as he was in the Himalayas.

This instalment is going to suck you into the desire to see how the fourth book plays out. How will what is revealed in the last moments of this book effect the prophecy. This book was one of action and what will happen next. It may have gone in directions I wasn't so sure of but that didn't stop me devouring each and every printed word. I hope you bring your appitite when you answer the question. . .

Do I wanna read this?

Darkness Chosen book Two

Author - Chrstina Dodd
Title - Touch of Darkness
Link - http://www.christinadodd.com/home_paranormal_dc.html

Turns the book Over . . .

A thousand years ago, a brutal warrior struck a terrifying bargain. In return for the ability to change at will into a cold-hearted predator, he promised his soul, and the souls of his descendants, to the devil.
Handsome, powerful Rurik Wilder battles darkness — the darkness without, and the darkness within. For he possesses the power to transform himself into a fierce bird of prey, and that gift has caused death and destruction. At last he is offered the chance to redeem himself and break the evil pact which has held his family in thrall for centuries. Only one woman stands in his way — flamboyant Tasya Hunnicutt, a writer determined to wreak revenge on the assassins who murdered her family. Assassins, it’s been rumored, who have powers no human should ever possess...

~Christi's thoughts ~ This review has the possibility to contain SPOILERS! As with every review I will try my best to NOT give TOO much away.

Rurik, the second son of Konstantine, is on a treasure hunt. This is a treasure unlike any other for this treasure holds answers to questions about his families history and hopefully provides the most valuable treasure of all, the one that will help him break the pact with the devil. The only way to find this treasure is for Rurik to have an Archaeological dig. One that has the attention of Tasya, for reasons unknown to Rurik, and anyone who has an interest in finds of the magnitude.

After a little visit from the Varinski's ,where they cause the whole dig site to collapse and leave Rurik and Tasya for dead, the two start off on an adventure to try and get home to Rurik's mother and father for help against their enemy. All the while Tasya is holding one of the pieces to the relic and the end of the curse.

Rurik and Tasya's story is one of many trials. Both facing their pasts and coming to grips with them. All the while being chased by Rurik's cousins.

I enjoyed Touch of Darkness. The stories for each of the characters sucked me in. I was on the edge of my seat wanting to get the details on Rurik's reason for being so afraid to fly when his whole body was a flying machine. Reading how Tasya comes around to letting Rurik into her heart and seeing that you can not judge someone as a whole but as an individual. Yes there are some very interesting love scenes and Christina does not go the boring route but tells of how couples can worship and explore each other. The action is also in abundance and does not disappoint in the least.

So have you answered yourself yet?

Do I wanna read this?

Darkness Chosen book One

Author - Christina Dodd
Title- Scent of Darkness
Link -http://www.christinadodd.com/home_paranormal_dc.html

Turns the book over....

A thousand years ago, Konstantine Varinski roamed the Russian steppes. Driven by his craving for power, he struck a terrible bargain. In return for the ability to change from a magnificent warrior to a predator that could hunt down his enemies and kill them, he promised his soul — and the souls of his descedents — to the devil.
Plain Ann Smith loves her handsome, dynamic boss, Jasha Wilde, but her daring plan to seduce him goes awry when she finds a black wolf warming itself before the fire. Before her horrified eyes, the wolf changes into the man she adores. She flees, he pursues, but they can't escape their destinies.
For Jasha is the descendant of Konstantine Varinski and Ann is the woman fated to break the curse that binds his soul.


~Christi's thoughts ~ This review has the possibility to contain SPOILERS! As with every review I will try my best to NOT give TOO much away.


I loved the legend Christina wrapped this series around. Here is the legend or history of Konstantine Varinski ....

A thousand years ago, Konstantine Varinski, a magnificent warrior of savage cruelty, roamed the Russian steppes. Driven by his craving for power, he struck a terrible bargain. In return for the ability to change from a magnificent warrior into a predator that could hunt down his enemies wherever they hid, he promised his soul — and the souls of his descendants — to the devil. To Konstantine Varinski and to each Varinski since, the devil bequeathed long life and good health. They could not be killed in battle except by another demon. Because of their battle prowess, their endurance and decisiveness, they become rich, respected and feared. Through czars, Bolsheviks and even presidents, they retained their warrior compound, went where they were paid to go, and with flawless ferocity, crushed uprisings and demanded obedience. They called themselves THE DARKNESS. They could breed only sons, a matter of much exultation to them. With each child, they hailed the birth of a new demon, and raised the child to be a ruthless warrior worthy of the name Varinski.
For no Varinski ever falls in love … until one did.
No Varinski ever married … until one did.
No Varinski ever fled the compound and their way of life … until one did.
For the first time, cracks appeared in the solid foundation of the deal with the devil.
Heaven took note.
So did Hell.


This series was an odd one for me for I goofed and read the last book first. I have no idea how I did it for I checked on the order not once but a few times when I was looking for and purchasing the series. Once I had finished the book and went to the next and got through a chapter I was saying to myself "ummmm why does this seem like they are telling me the past?". So the Darkness Chosen books one through three were now a history lesson for me. It actually was a cool way to read the series, But I am going to give you the reviews in their intended order.

Jasha, the oldest of Konstantine's sons is everything a woman wants. . .he owns his own wine making company, he is smart, he is wealthy, he is handsome, he is assertive, and one little thing more. . . he is a wolf. . . oh my my my.

When sweet, shy, always dedicated to her job Ann is given the task of rushing a fast approaching deadline to Jasha she sees it as her chance to finally show her boss what is right in front his face. . . HER. What she didn't expect was for her to find out what has truely been in front of her face all this time. . . his wolf. She runs when she sees a wolf transform into her boss and Jasha acts on instinct and chases her into the woods. Instantly she finds out just what happens when you run from the big bad wolf.

Jasha and Ann are quickly shown that their attraction is equally felt and how destiny has a plan all it's own. While on the run through the deep woods Ann gets to learn that she now holds a piece of the relic and most of all Jasha's heart. Can she love a man who changes into a wolf? Is she strong enough to stand beside Jasha and fight the Varinski's so they can reach his mother and father to tell them of Ann's find?

Even though a lot of this book takes place in the woods you will find love doesn't care it will happen no matter what or where we are. The love sceens in this book are hot and some of them will make your toes curl and your breath to catch but they don't own the book. There is a lot of actual plot line and Christina fits the love story very nicely into the history she has built around Konstantine.

I really enjoyed this book. I most of all enjoyed the plot line. A very nice tale of the age old story of good verses evil. I hope you go out and get this book and hopefully the whole series for i really feel you will answer yes when you ask yourself.

Do I wanna read this?