When
his captain, Aidan Cross, joined the moral realm in the fight to save
humanity from the Nightmares that terrorize them, Connor Bruce was left as
the new leader of the Elite warriors. In his position as Captain, he
battles both the Nightmares that plague the human world and now also the
Elders, whose deceptions are beginning to unravel. In his role as Guardian,
Connor fulfills the sensual fantasies of his human charges in their dreams,
a job he is more than up to the task for.
Now his team of Elite warriors has uncovered information concerning a new,
unforeseen threat that is vital to Cross’s mission in the mortal realm, and
Connor is the Guardian best suited to undertake the journey to relay this
information to his friend. Knowing all too well his trip to the mortal
realm may be one way, leaving him stranded far from the Twilight he so
loves, he nevertheless is resigned to the sacrifices he must make in order
to save mankind from a hellish existence. But when he lays eyes on the
delectable Stacey, staying doesn’t seem so much like a sacrifice any longer.
Stacey Daniels doesn’t know quite what to think when the disturbingly sexy
Viking lands on the doorstep of her friend Lyssa’s home while Stacey is
house-sitting. She is even more unsettled when he insists he will be
staying in that house – with her. When he makes clear his amorous
intentions towards her, she is completely blown away, but finds herself
unable to resist this strange yet enticing man, although she certainly
tries.
But enemies abound, even in the mortal realm, and soon they threaten
everything Connor and Stacey hold dear.
With, Pleasures of the Night, the first book in her
Dream Guardians series, Sylvia Day hooked me but good. She set a
high standard with the novel that kicked off this fascinating saga, and in
the newest release, Heat of the Night, she raises that bar
still higher. While the first book had me on the edge of my seat, the
second book snares me completely, leaving me enthralled with this
fascinating paranormal world (or is it worlds? lol) that she has built for
the Dream Guardians universe.
Of course, a story does not work without intriguing characters, no matter
how fascinating the world. And no one creates more engaging characters than
Sylvia Day. In a book where the mythos could easily overtake the
characters, there is no doubt that the hero and heroine own the story. This
is most definitely Connor and Stacey’s story.
But in the backdrop of their romance, we enjoy the continuation of Aidan and
Lyssa’s tale, as their fate is undeniably entwined with the ongoing
mysteries that snake their way through this saga. Ms. Day answers some
questions, raises still others, and left this reviewer with several theories
regarding some of the intrigues rampant in Heat of the Night.
Of course, as this book is a continuation of a larger story arc, my theories
will be left unanswered until the next book… Or maybe the one after that!
Truly, I love the Dream Guardians series so much that I would
be happy to leave my theories unproved for several books if it means more
editions in this compelling saga!
Conner is the consummate romance hero – strong, capable, noble, and
intimidatingly handsome. With his confident manner and unwavering
determination, he wastes no time in letting Stacey know in no uncertain
terms just how desirable he finds her, quickly dispelling any qualms she
might feel regarding his attraction to her. But convincing the gun shy
single mother that he can be relied on to be there for her, to come home to
her even after long missions away from home is another thing altogether.
Stacey needed a lot of convincing, I have to say, and every moment of it was
a delicious read!
As I write this review, Dream Guardians, Book 2: Heat of the Night
is still days away from release, and I am already hungering for the next!
Reviewed by Jennifer
