My Favorite book in the series yet! Wicked Deeds On A Winter Night, steals the show for the Immortals After Dark series; serving up hot and sensual enemies to lovers romance, and a grovel that will make you reach for your fan and swoon the hardest you probably ever have with a paranormal romance.
Genres: Paranormal RomancePublisher: Pocket Books
Publication Date: September 24th 2007
Source: Owned
Format: Scribd – Audiobook / Physical Copy
Bowen MacRieve of the Lykae clan was nearly destroyed when he lost the one woman meant for him. The ruthless warrior grew even colder, never taking another to his bed—until a smoldering encounter with his enemy, Mariketa the Awaited, reawakens his darkest desires. When sinister forces unite against her, the Highlander finds himself using all his strength and skill to keep her alive.
Temporarily stripped of her powers, Mari is forced to take refuge with her sworn adversary. It’s rumored that no one can tempt Bowen’s hardened heart, but soon passion burns between them. Though a future together is impossible, she fears he has no intention of letting her go.
If they defeat the evil that surrounds them, can Mari deny Bowen when he demands her body and soul—or will she risk everything for her fierce protector?
“All at once Mari understood why people fought losing battles —because if you want something badly enough, you can’t do anything else but fight for it.”
Has this become my favorite book in the series so far? Has Kresley Cole found her stride and formula for this series and giving me heart palpitations by doing so?! If you asked any of those questions in the span of coming to this review, the answer is a resounding YES! Guys, I can’t describe to you how much I loved and adored this book. Bowen and Mariketa are what I yearn for in an enemies to lovers romance—sexual tension, bickering, and constant back and forth that makes anyone get topsy turvy. Wicked Deeds On A Winter Night did the damn thing.
We pick up right where the Kaderin’s story left off, Bowen trapped in…well—hell, and Mariketa trapped in a dark cave with several contestants of the Hie. Its not looking good for either the powerful witch or the grumpy werewolf. However, when Bowen gets freed in order to find those he trapped in the middle of the Jungle, he quickly finds himself drawn to the one person he hates the most in the world as if she was his true mate—a witch.
I loved watching Bowen grapple with his past love all the while slowly falling for Mariketa in the present. It was such a unique and fresh take on the entire “fated mates” mantra. We got to see him take his time and genuinely get to know Mariketa on a level that wasn’t just instinctual. And I’m sorry (I’m not) but Mariketa is probably one of the best—if not THE best—heroines so far in the series. Strong, determined, and desperate to fill in the shoes she was destined to wear from birth, this girl was the epitome of badass even when she could barely contain her magic.
I loved watching Bowen grovel for forgiveness with her and actually work for not only her love but also her trust and friendship. I am such a sucker for a good grovel moment and a hero that isn’t ashamed to do whatever it takes to gain that forgiveness, and with these two—I got that and then some.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one from the first page to the last page. I can totally see myself reading this book over and over again. If you are in the mood for a hot, tension filled enemies to lovers with a 10/10 grovel—this is your book! I swear on my bookshelves you won’t regret this book.
Previous Book Reviews In The Series:
A Hunger Like No Other No Rest For The Wicked
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