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    Seize the Night: A Dark-Hunter Novel
    Seize the Night: A Dark-Hunter Novel
    Seize the Night: A Dark-Hunter Novel
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    Seize the Night: A Dark-Hunter Novel

    Written by Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Narrated by Fred Berman

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    Valerius isn't a popular Dark-Hunter-he's a Roman, which means that the largely Greek Hunters have a major grudge against him and his civilization for superceding them. To make things worse, he's very conscious of his aristocratic background and breeding. So it serves him right when he runs into Tabitha Devereaux. She's sassy, sexy, and completely unwilling to take him seriously. (Not to mention that she's the twin sister of the wife of former Dark-Hunter Kyrian-Val's mortal enemy.) What Tabitha does take seriously is hunting and killing vampires-and soon she and Val have to grapple with the deadliest of all Daimons-one who's managed to come back from the dead, and holds a serious grudge against both of them. To win against evil, Val will have to loosen up, learn to trust, and put everything on the line to protect a man he hates and a woman who drives him nuts, in Seize the Night by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Audio
    Release dateAug 15, 2010
    ISBN9781427211866
    Seize the Night: A Dark-Hunter Novel
    Author

    Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Sherrilyn Kenyon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several series, including the Bureau of American Defense novels BAD Attitude, Phantom in the Night, Whispered Lies, and Silent Truth and the Belador series that includes Blood Trinity, Alterant, and The Curse. Since her first book debuted in 1993 while she was still in college, she has placed more than eighty novels on the New York Times list in all formats and genres, including manga and graphic novels, and has more than 70 million books in print worldwide. She lives with her family near Nashville, Tennessee. Visit her website at SherrilynKenyon.com.

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    • 5/5
      WOO HOO! Back to Ash and the Dark Hunters. Although everyone's moaning about how sucky the series is getting, I still enjoy it.I'm not going to take the time and space for a synop, but I will say I loved Tabitha and Valerious's story. A definite hit in my book, though I still think it's more juvenile than Ward's BDB series.

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    • 5/5
      Valerius and Tabitha’s story is definitely the best one yet! In this story we learn so much about Acheron and the dark hunters. Loved it!
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this installment in the Dark hunter series. Whereas before Valerius seemed to be awful as the reader you get to see that he has also suffered and is deserving of love. In the earlier books all the reader gets to know about Valerius is why the other Dark Hunters dislike him, and in this book the reader finally gets to see that he is actually a misunderstood man, who is good at heart and not as cold as he initially comes off.
    • 1/5
      the plot and idea is good. but the author's obsession with the two protagonists having sex in every chapter as a story driver and character development device is gross and unnecessary. if you can't write a story without explicit gratuitous sex scenes then perhaps you simply shouldn't write the story.
    • 5/5
      The humor and the roman. And the story line that goes with the book.
    • 5/5
      Tabitha is hilarious, Val was as sexy as hell! It was just a brilliant story, kept me hooked the whole way through. I love how you still get to hear all about the other Dark-Hunters in each of these stories especially Ash as I just can't wait to get to his story!

    • 5/5
      Seize the Night was another very good installment in the Dark-Hunter series, but it started off a little slow for me. Sherrilyn Kenyon seems to have a habit of throwing her heroes and heroines together – in bed – a little too soon for my taste. Every once in a while it works for me depending on how it is written. However, most of the time I find myself wanting a little more relationship development, and Seize the Night was not an exception. I just had a hard time buying the sudden attraction between Valerius and Tabitha in the early parts of the book which is why it dragged just a bit for me. I can't say that I was truly sucked in until a pivotal scene involving Acheron occurred about halfway into the book. After that I was pretty well hooked, not only because the action ramped up, but also because that event brought Valerius and Tabitha closer together and they started getting to know one another better. As I've mentioned in other reviews, the ending of a book can make or break it, and in this case, a sweet ending preceded by an emotional, nail-biting climax that included some intense events that I totally did not see coming and that brought some tears to my eyes, made me bump this one up to keeper status. With unexpected deaths (no, not everyone makes it out of this one alive), the life of at least one character dramatically and irrevocably changed (although other characters were deeply affected too), and Acheron finally revealing his true nature, Seize the Night was definitely a not-to-be-missed book that included some critical alterations of the Dark-Hunter world.I really enjoyed Valerius as the hero, and at this point in the series, I'd say he is my fourth favorite Dark-Hunter hero. Valerius is so proper and uptight that it's actually kind of cute, almost like he's from another planet in the beginning, but underneath that reserved exterior, beats a very sensitive and passionate heart that was just waiting for someone like Tabitha to unleash it. I love how he releases all that passion just for her and is able to feel so free in her presence. It was so sad to read about how Valerius's family had treated him during his human life. He may not have been perfect, but he never did anything to deserve their wrath in the past or the loathing of his fellow Dark-Hunters, the Squires and even their human friends in the present. I kind of felt like that part of the story was a little overblown, because even in the previous books, I never disliked him except for when I thought he was the same Valerius who had tortured Kyrian in Night Pleasure. If memory serves though, it was revealed in the very next book that it was his grandfather who happened to have the same name, and not Valerius himself, who had done the torturing. That fact was common knowledge to all the characters, so I couldn't help being rather disappointed in Zarek and Kyrain (as well as the others) for holding a major grudge against Valerius for two millennium for things that his family did or that they merely thought he did. I guess they made up for it in the end, but at the time, their hatred seemed rather irrational and unbelievable.Tabitha was a very interesting character. She was a kick-butt heroine who was as good as some Dark-Hunters when it came to fighting Daimons. She has a feisty personality to boot, but underneath her tough surface, she is an empath with a softer side which I could relate to. She definitely marched to the beat of her own drummer, and I could understand her feeling like a freakish outcast. Her feeding the homeless and all the thoughtful little things she did for Valerius may have been small acts of kindness, in and of themselves, but I thought they spoke volumes as to her character. However (and I feel kind of bad admitting this since it was something her ex-boyfriend said which hurt her), but Tabitha is the type of person who in real-life would probably exhaust me and occasionally she did in the story too. She had this wild, almost manic, personality that was just a little overwhelming for me. At times, I thought she was a bit too brazen, but at the same time, I could see how she was good for Valerius, bringing out his passionate side and showing him what it meant to laugh and have fun. I had mixed feelings about how often she defended him in the early chapters. On the one hand, I liked that she was willing to take up the defense of a man who had done nothing wrong, but on the other hand, her forwardness sometimes made it seems like he was unwilling or unable to defend himself, although I know wasn't the case. Most of all, I just liked that Tabitha unequivocally believed in Valerius's innate decency and was able to see the truth when no one else could.As with all the books in this series there are lots of secondary characters, but I have to commend Sherrilyn Kenyon for once again, utilizing a number of characters who were already on the canvas rather than creating a plethora of new ones. As always, Acheron was back, and as I mentioned earlier, he had some really amazing scenes (not that his scenes aren't always amazing, but these were particularly good;-)). Of course, Ash wouldn't be complete without his little demon side-kick, Simi, who along with the mischievous squire, Nick, managed to do something very surprising which raised Ash's ire and propelled some of the later events in the story. One of my minor complaints about Zarek's book, Dance with the Devil, had been that his act of vengeance was never revealed, so I was happy that it was finally explained in Seize the Night. Other major characters from past books who put in appearances: Julian (Fantasy Lover), Kyrian and Amanda (Night Pleasures), Talon (Night Embrace), Astrid (Dance with the Devil), Vane and Bride (Night Play), Stryker (he appeared previously and has his own book, One Silent Night, later in the series), Tabitha and Amanda's sister, Selena and her husband Bill who show up in nearly every book, and of course, the goddess, Artemis who lives to torment Ash. Surprisingly, there were no new characters from future books introduced except for one brief mention of Alexion (Sins of the Night). I originally thought that the intriguing Katra, was a new character, but after re-reading my review of Kiss of the Night, I realized she played a significant role in that book as Cassandra's bodyguard and a handmaiden of Artemis. I remember liking her pretty well, but that things ended rather ambiguously for her. In Seize the Night, I liked her even better, but her appearance was very short-lived. It seems that she is still serving Artemis, and has also been loving Ash from afar for a very long time, although I don't remember anything of that nature in Kiss of the Night. She made such an impression on me in this book though that I initially thought perhaps she might become Ash's heroine, but it seems I might be mistaken. I do look forward to finding out more about what and who she is though.As with most of the other books in the series there were a few minor annoyances that kept it from being a perfect read. The author slips back and forth between character points of view within the same scene. I'm not sure if this is something she's done in her other books and I just didn't notice, but I did notice it this time and felt that it was a bit confusing and jarring at times. I think that for the most part, I prefer when an author sticks with one character's perspective throughout a scene. Sherrilyn Kenyon is definitely into obscure pop-culture and there was one passage of dialog that I thought used these references a bit too liberally. Only a certain sub-set of the population would probably even get it. She also, in my opinion, way overused the phrases, "What?," "Excuse Me?,"and “I Beg Your Pardon?" and when they came from Valerius, that sort of vernacular seemed particularly odd and out of character. Lastly, there were times when I thought she used too many “be” verbs, doing a bit more telling than showing. In the end though, I was mostly able to set aside these issues and give Ms. Kenyon credit for a very nice piece of story-telling that has me looking forward to continuing the Dark-Hunter series to see what's in store next. Seize the Night is book #6 in the series. There are currently a total of 19 full-length novels in the Dark-Hunter series and quite a number of related novellas and graphic novels as well, with more still to come. A complete list of all the books and their recommended reading order can be found on Sherrilyn Kenyon's website.
    • 5/5
      Seize the Night
      5 Stars

      Synopsis:
      As a former Roman general, Valerius Magnus is rejected by most Greek Dark Hunters. He also has personal history with Kyrian of Thrace and Zarek of Moesa who would like nothing more than to send him into the afterlife for good. Cognizant of his aristocratic upbringing, Valerius exhibits a cold and haughty facade until the day that vampire-slayer Tabitha Devereaux saves his life and the two must work together to thwart a deadly threat with a serious grudge against them both. Can Tabby teach Valerius to forgive, and most importantly, to love?

      Review:
      Definitely the most romantic story in the series so far.

      Kenyon has an uncanny knack for writing tortured heroes that are impossible not to love and Valerius is no exception. His sadness and loneliness are almost palpable, and Tabby's mischievous and feisty personality is the perfect foil for his stodginess. She is absolutely my favorite heroine to date. It is great to see the return of the other Dark Hunters even if Kyrian and Zarek annoyed met at times, I am pleased that they eventually saw the light.

      The Dark Hunter/ Daemon / Apollite plot is evolving in an interesting way and the mythological overtones are an added bonus. Nevertheless, it is sometimes difficult to keep track of the various characters and some events remain shrouded in mystery (what exactly is Kat's relationship to Acheron, darn it?)

      The action scenes are exciting, the writing flows smoothly and the story is well-paced. Even if there are some cheesy and cliched moments, the series is well worth the effort for the solid relationships and the witty dialogue. I can't wait to find out what happens next.
    • 5/5
      Tabitha is so wild and free with her heart it is hard not to love her. She is a woman who does more sticking up for herself than some of the other women in this series. Valerius is hard, unloved and used to it that way. The pain and death he went through were brutal. Together they bring one of the best love stories I've read. I would love to be more like Tabitha, finally a character I can relate too.
    • 4/5
      I thought Val was a complete sweetheart <3
      And I love Thabita.
      This book was sadder than usually, and even though I knew what was going to happen with Nick it was hard to read. Also, realizing it was indirectly Ash's fault killed me. I love Ash...
    • 4/5
      Rating: 3.5 of 5Seize the Night is the first and only novel of the Dark-Hunter series I've read.For me, a guilty pleasure. It was what I expected: great chemistry between Tabitha and Valerius, just enough "romance," a dynamic world - entertaining overall. The last three to four chapters felt like a mad dash to wrap everything up, though.What I most appreciated was, despite this being my first read in the series, I didn't feel like I was missing huge chunks of information; the novel felt like a complete story in itself.
    • 5/5
      Holy Cow! I loved how the author told the story of Valerius! Moving and fun!
    • 3/5
      I enjoyed Seize the Night, a paranormal romance in the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. It was my first Kenyon book. I got a big a kick out of it's being set in New Orleans, as I'm a frequent visitor to that eccentric town.For those uninitiated in Ms. Kenyon's world, I'll describe it as best I can. I'm bound to get it wrong because I found it a little confusing. Daimons are evil vampires. Dark Hunters are vampires sworn to protect humans from Daimons. Squires are sort of personal assistants in Daimon fighting to Dark Hunters. The characters in STN have been alive since ancient times and still carry grudges, so even Dark Hunters don't get along. All the Dark Hunters hate our hero, Valerius, for crucifixions, conquests, and tortures his corrupt Roman family did to them and their kin back in the day. And therein lies the book's charm. Valerius is a stuck up cultural snob who's rich, immortal, and superhero strong, but he cannot even walk down Bourbon street without ancient enemies pouring cheap beer on his head from a second story window. His own brother, a demi-god, makes sure it rains - only over Varlerius' head. Being gorgeous gets him no breaks either; he gets lucky but he's never loved. Until he meets a Tabitha, a gothed-out human, self-appointed Daimon slayer.I also liked Tabitha a lot. She's bold, outspoken, intense, and uninhibited. People often find her too much to take in long doses, but everyone loves her anyway. Ms. Kenyon made the development of Tab and Val's romance believable, sweet, and sexy. I really liked the romance part of the novel, which is dominant in the ratio with Daimon fighting at about 70-30.The battles escalated. New enemies emerged with new agendas that took several gods, goddesses, and worlds to explain. Ms. Kenyon lost me. I had a hard time caring about the outcome of the battles, even the epic one close to the end. That is why I gave the book 3 stars instead of 4.I've bought a few more Sherrilyn Kenyon novels since I picked up this one. I think I'm going to enjoy them.
    • 4/5
      This has to be my favorite of the series so far. I wasn't sure what to expect, especially of Valerius. He's one character I didn't think I'd ever like, but I really do feel like he's one of the better Dark Hunters. I also really love Tabby and her spit-fire ways. She stands out among the females.I also like learning more about Ash. I can't wait to find out about him. I want to know what he is. He intrigues me greatly.
    • 5/5
      Oh my, my, my! I was so looking forward to reading this book as Val was involved and was "getting involved" with Amanda's twin, Tabitha. I was soooo looking forward to the family drama reaction of this occurring and I have to say I was pleasantly pleased. It was a nice twist to see someone so outspoken such as Tabitha to end up with some one so hell bent on being "proper" such as Val. This match just goes to show that maybe opposites do, in fact, attract. I also love how Zarek and Kyrian found out the truth about Val in this and sort of cut him some slack. Interesting addition to the DH's, and no, I'm not going to spoil it and tell you the name of who joins, although I have to say I think it is a nice addition, just not under the circumstances in which he was brought over.I think SK is doing a great job at introducing bits and pieces of Ash into the story lines and just what he truly is. And who would of thought that Simi would be interested in what she did....again, not spoiling it for you. Overall a really good read, and this book shows that SK is definitely making the plot to these stories good and is anything other than predictable. I enjoy this series even more
    • 5/5
      I have been hooked on Kenyon's Dark-Hunters since book one. And after a dozen or so books, this entry is still my all-time favorite. Each of the hunters is something of an outcast/rebel. Valerius stands out because he's an outcast even among Dark Hunters - he's a Roman and the mostly ancient Greek hunters hate him. In particular Kyrian, who was betrayed and murdered by Valerius' own father, and Zarek who was abused by the same man. Further, "Val" comes off as a sanctimonious prick. Yet, Tabitha will discover a man of honor and deep feelings beneath that mask. But, their romance faces obstacles beyond daemons and reclaiming his soul - her sister and family.This story sucked me in even more than all the others. I could not put it down and have re-read it many times. The entire series is wonderful, with rich mythology and complex characters. Highly recommended!
    • 5/5
      Yes, I devour books. Especially on rainy days when I spend half the day listening to high school jazz bands. They're good, don't let me steer you wrong, but they also make nice background music...I liked this book better than the last one - it was more lively, and I love Tabitha. Any woman with a sense of humor who won't take any crap is a winner in my book. And Valerius...well, he's yummy. In many ways he's more tortured than Zarek. Good story.Was the ending a rushed? Yes, a little - tying up all the loose ends is convenient, but a little hasty-feeling. And I'm beginning to think that ambrosia is on sale at the grocery...but, it's all about the love story, right?Now I have to figure out which book to read next in this series. Which one follows the best? I like the New Orleans crowd of characters - is there another one that fits in? Let me know if you've read them...8-)
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed Val/Tabs book. I think I find myself loving the books that bring back characters from the past but not in a way that overwhelms the main couple in the book. In this one they resolved some of the outstanding issues that you knew were just a misunderstanding. It also advanced the story and kept you turning the page till you found out how it all worked out. There were parts that made me giggle, sniffle, and go oh my gosh.
    • 5/5
      I love this book, we get to meet more of the Deveraux clan and see how the sisters interact!
    • 4/5
      Still enjoying the Dark Hunters series. This one about Valerius and Tabitha was good but too easy to put down to tend to other things. I was happy to see Valerius finally accepted by the others and extremely happy to see him find love.
    • 3/5
      Dark Hunter: " A souless guardian who stands between mankind and those who would see mankind destroyed" SK "Dance With The Devil" Valerius Magnus, born to the son of a legendary Roman senator, presently a dark hunter, relies on no one but himself. After being burned by the other dark hunters Valerius turned his back on them and has not looked back.Tabitha Devereaux is a self trained hunter of vampires. She and her sister Amanda are being stalked by evil forces that will not stop until they are dead.Valerius must find a way to protect Tabitha and Amanda while overcoming a centeries long fued with his mortal enemy, Amanda's husband.
    • 4/5
      I really do like these Dark Hunter books. They’re quick and steamy and don’t really require a lot of extra thought. Tabitha is one of the more interesting heroines in Kenyon’s world, a woman who does more sticking up for herself than some of the women in this series. I did think that this one addressed an interesting issue… What is life like for a Dark Hunter who has been given back his soul? How do they deal with no longer being immortal and having to worry about things like disease, bills, and bad knees? Though it is brief, I thought it was one of the better parts of the whole book. Unfortunately, Kenyon decides to sweep it all under the rug with a little manufactured magic that rends all parties involved immortal again (or for the first time, for the humans involved). I think I would have liked to see that theme continued in some of the later books rather than the quick happily ever after.
    • 3/5
      A good story that is obscured by continual sexual interruption. I didn't feel I missed anything by not having read the first 6 books. I probably would read them if it weren't for all the bad sex scenes. If I could get them cheap enough, I still might, but I'm not willing to pay regular price for them.
    • 5/5
      Another absolutely wonderful addition to the Dark-Hunter series - I loved it! Tabitha was way better than I expected (I was worried she would be too much) and Valerius was as great as I had hoped. What can I say? I love tortured heroes, and he's one of the best. I felt so much for him and hated how horrid the others treated him for no good reason - other than being judgmental @$$es anyway, especially Kyrian. Now I don't remember much about Night Pleasures for some reason, probably because it is my least favorite in the series, but I thought Kyrian was such a you-know-what with how he treated Valerius. I mean, come on, he was just a five-year-old for crying out loud. Jerk. Same goes with Zarek, but I understand that a bit more. But really, couldn't these idiots have gotten over something that happened 2,000 years ago, instead of acting like children? Grow up already and face facts, he was just a kid who didn't do anything to Kyrian, tried to help Zarek, and was born a Roman. Poor guy. He never knew kindness until Tabitha.Closer to the end there were some real shockers and since Nick was featured in Night Pleasures, I need to get my hands on that book to re-read it, so I can reacquaint myself to him and the story. Maybe then I'd like it better and be able to remember more from it. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone who has not read it yet, but this is one well-paced and plotted book! :)As much as I loved the book, I was rather disappointed with the ending. It was rushed and was a good thirty or more pages shorter than other Dark-Hunter books. I felt that there needed to be more. The truce was rather lame and anti-climatic and so was the soul thing (or whatever it should be called) with Tabitha and Valerius. However, I loved the epilogue, and overall it is one of my faves of the series, I just wish more justice could have been done to the end of Valerius's story.
    • 5/5
      Completely enjoyed this love story with such a strong heroine!
    • 5/5
      Book ten in the Dark-Hunter series. It is another re-read for me (it's when I realized that the books were part of a series!). Valerius was introduced in "Night Embrace" and Tabatha was in "Night Pleasures" (it was her sister who was the heroine in the book). Valerius is Tabatha's brother-in-law's enemy, so their budding relationship is going to cause a rift in her family. However, she can't seem to stay away from the man who noone seems to like. The enemy of the dark hunters is more powerful than ever and they want revenge! The re-reading of this book struck me more than "Night Play" because the character of Valerius is a lot more complex and when you know his history (which is revealed throughout the books) it makes it all the more touching. In fact, I often found myself reaching for the Kleenex box while reading this book.
    • 5/5
      Tabitha Deveraux doesn't exactly have a high opinion of Dark Hunter Valerius Magnus. Of course, none of the other Dark Hunters seem to either and Tabitha would be prepared to admit that the fact Valerius is the spitting image of his grandfather - the man who crucified her twin sister's husband, Kyrian - and apparently made in the same mould probably has something to do with it as well. All the same, when she accidently stabs him (thinking he's a Daimon of course) she does her best to care for him, keeping her actions a secret from Amanda and Kyrian at the same time. Things get even more complicated as she begins to discover the real Val under the surface of the cool, urbane Roman. He's a man who no longer believes he can change anyone's opinion of him, so he's given up trying, instead hiding himself behind the Dark Hunter equivalent of a 'stiff upper lip'. They're polar opposites with a whole lot of baggage between them, but they seem to be falling for each other all the same. Soon, both Amanda and Tabitha's lives are in danger, Kyrian and Valerius are being forced to work together and death is on the horizon. This is a great addition to Kenyon's Dark Hunter series. One of her great talents is to take characters who have previously appeared to be less than sympathetic and turned everything around until we're cheering for them. She does this with Valerius here, and we get to watch the gradual transition through Tabitha's eyes. Their love story is a lovely one and they will complement people beautifully through the years; after all, Val needs to loosen up a bit and it wouldn't hurt Tabitha to calm down a little. Many old favourite characters appear in this book, including Ash and Simi, Amanda, Kyrian and Marissa and more. For those following the series and trying to decipher Kenyon's plans for the books and characters, we get a major revelation here, a major character development and a whole lot more hints and clues. There's a heartbreaking moment, beautifully done that will have long repercussions and a great story to enjoy. I loved this book and it's probably my favourite Dark Hunter book so far. Go out and enjoy the fun. If you haven't already, discover the Dark Hunters.
    • 5/5
      The best Dark Hunter novel so far. This one concerns Valerius Magnus and Tabitha Deveraux. We also learn a lot more about the Dark Hunter mythology and Archeron. Can’t wait for his book.
    • 4/5
      Oh this was fun. Valerious is the Angsty Dark Hunter, who is formal, and Tabitha is a vampire hunter who is a live spark, and the two of them are thrown together when she almost kills him.