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4.25 Death Stars!

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2020

Loved this couple and their relationship dynamic was the best. They're polar opposites but it works so well, and all her cute pet names for him were adorable. I also really liked seeing more if the side characters and I'm excited for their stories.

The only thing I can think of that I didn't care for was how often Lucien compared his love for his past love Mariah, to his love for the heroine. It wasn't super annoying and the heroine was never second best, and I'm sure he loved her more than his past love, but I could have done without him mentioning Mariah til almost the very end of the book. Luckily he wasn't still in love with her, it was more of factual when thinking about her than lingering feelings. I'm very picky, so I'm sure this won't bother other people though.

Otherwise, great book! And this will be a hard couple to beat.

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Jessica W.

The series stops here for me

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2017

I just cannot get into this series. The characters have a lot of promise but lack depth. There could be such rich stories about how they became who they are but there isn't really much of this at all. These relationships feel awkward and forced to me and there is no build up like there is in many other books that share this genre. I felt meh about Book 1 but thought maybe it suffered the same Book 1 curse that most do in series but Book 2 followed and it took me so long to stumble through this and not just give up entirely. This might be the first series I'm stopping without finishing. I can't imagine mustering through many more of these books.

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Awesome book

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2010

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I loved this book.

Lucien, one of the Lords of the Underworld, Keeper of Death and the leader of this band of Lords is an awesome character. I liked him from the beginning and never stopped. I love that we get a taste for his abilities, but he's so controlled we never fully realize his power, the author managed to surprise me in his **SPOILER ALERT**defeating of the Hydra**END SPOILER (had to see that one coming, just not how!)**.

Anya is the "minor" Goddess of Anarchy and when we're first introduced to her, I really did not like her and had no idea how this could possibly be the heroine of the book. The seductive "sultress" (yes I believe I'm making up words..) we're first introduced to luckily gives way to the Anya after page 10ish (on a Kindle, no sense of pages). It starts to become clear that as her name dictates, she's not a by-the-rules type woman. She's a complete klepto and that is her way of satisfying her baser "anarchy" needs. Her name calling was a little odd, like she referred to Lucien as flowers...? I thought maybe the author was about to unveil Lucien loved roses or something and thats why he smelled like flowers? But no, nothing ever came of it. It was just a nickname she had...that was odd. Lucien just rationalized it by thinking she makes up quirky names for those she wants to keep at a distance, I can accept that.

All the while the story between Lucien and Anya is happening, in quick summary****ANOTHER SPOILER FOLKS****, Lucien collects souls and often has to drop what he's doing to see to the task (this isn't an annoying story delay, actually I loved that we saw this side of Lucien's life). Anya was gifted, by her Father, who was the keeper of the prison, the "All-Key" which means she can never be locked up/confined by giving her the power to "flash" wherever she wants. Anya also has a curse that could forever and ever bind her to one man. Cronus has just (just being a relative term) defeated Zeus and escaped prison and wants the All-Key to avoid future entrapment. Anya needs to give it willingly or if dead to someone other then her killer can claim it. Giving of the all-key weakens the giver, loses their memory to boot. Cronus, the new King, demands Lucien kill Anya.****SPOILER OVER**** This makes for some pretty fun scenes between Lucien and Anya; as the tension between them builds, so does the romance. And all the little rules of character roles/nuances played out very well and in the end since I'm a sucker for (and expect) a happy ending I was able to assume what would happen. Giving up all for love 'n all that, but I still enjoyed reading it play out.

Can't wait to pick up the next by this author!

Wow... too early for me. Started the above without finishing the thought! So editing the review... Anyways all the while the story between Lucien and Anya is happening, we get a taste into the lives of the other Lords of the Underworlds. Lucien is threatened by Cronus and the only thing he initially can be threatened with is the destruction of his friends. So throughout the book, we learn more of his friends and are of course tempted to pick up their stories. Please read and enjoy!

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Elaine C McTyer

Wonderful sequel

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2008

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I really enjoyed the first book in this series and looked forward to more LORDS OF THE UNDERWORLD. Lucian is my favorite character and I was thrilled with his book, the story is excellent and the romance is wonderful. He and Anya really fit togather.

Lucian is possessed by the Incarnation of Death, he takes souls to their final resting place. He has been hurt and destroyed by love before and now he knows no woman would want a tortured soul with a scarred face and body like his. Anya's warmth and caring reach deep into the scarred torn depths of his soul. He can't believe so beautiful a goddess would want him.

Anya is a the goddess of anarchy. She helped the lovers in the first book and the new Gods are after her. She has something that the leader of the Titans wants badly. What she wants is Lucian, something about the brooding dark Lord calls out to the woman in Anya. She is willing to help them find the Box, and give life and love to Lucian.

Lucian and the other demon possessed warriors are on the hunt for Pandora's box if others find it they are doomed. Now Cronos, leader of the Titans, has ordered Lucian to take Anya's soul and Lucian must fight the attraction that burns between him and the goddess.

I really like this series. These hunky tormented warriors make for great reading. I look forward to the next one.

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Avid Reading in NV

Anarchy running amok

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2010

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The Story
Lucien keeper of death is working together with other Lords of the Underworld to recover Pandora 's Box. Religious fanatics called Hunters are also looking for the box, they want to recover all the different demons bonded with the immortal warriors. That would kill the warriors. A race to stay ahead of the hunters, the LOTU go searching two new temples that just arose. Anya is the goddess of Anarchy; she has been helping the LOTU. She is fascinated with Lucien, but he is skeptical of her affections. Lucien must trust Anya and work with her if they want to succeed.

Thoughts
Lucien loved someone thousand of years ago, she was killed and Lucien had to take her soul to heaven. Devastated Lucien cut, poisoned and burned himself. He now thinks he is undesirable to females. Anya thinks that is part of his charm. Goddess of Anarchy Anya is a fun character. She is charming, unpredictable, determined and in love with the mysterious Lucien.The characters are vivid, unique and irresistible. This is a very memorable book to me. Lucien and Anya belong to each other, they bring out the best in one another. This is also an important book in the series. These should be read in order.

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Iza M

Brilliant

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2014

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Oh, these two! Anya and Lucien are perfect together, definitely one heck of a couple and powerful too!

We sort of met Anya in the previous book - the first of the series, The Darkest Night - but only in this one does she reveal herself to the Lords. And she does it by wanting to seduce Lucien, the scarred Lord, the one possessed by the demon of death. My heart broke for him and for him doubting Anya's intentions and feelings. While she tries seducing him because she's attracted to him, she goes and falls in love with him.

I wanted to smack Lucien a time or two, he was a jerk in some scenes but he falls in love with the crazy goddess, so all's well, in the end.

Perfect addition to this amazing series filled with all sorts of mythological facts and characters brought to life and placed into the 21st century. The story progresses more and more, so be sure to read all of them and in order for a better understanding.

4 1/2 - 5 stars. Brilliant.

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Caitín

OMG! This book is incredible! A MUST read!

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2008

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This book is absolutely amazing!! A definite must read for all of you who like Greek mythology, gods and goddesses, or paranormal romance.
Lucian, dealer of Death, houses the Demon of Death inside him as punishment for opening Pandora's box. Being the dealer of Death, Lucian's job is to deliver souls to either the pearly gates of heaven or the fiery pits of hell. Knowing that he can never love because he might someday be called to deliver her soul, Lucian makes sure that he will never appeal to a woman again, or so he thinks. Anya, the goddess of Anarchy and disorder is captivated by Lucian and follows him where ever he goes. Finally showing herself to him, she tries to win him over but to no avail since Lucian believes she is messing with him because no one would find him attractive. After their first encounter, Cronus appears to Lucian demanding Anya's death or he'll make his friends suffer. Thus begins the game of tag between the two, since he does not really want to kill her because he is attracted to her and much to his amazement she does not give up her quest to win him over. In the end, he must decide who is more important to him or find another way to make the Lord Titan happy without losing all that he loves.
This is an incredible book, the sex is sizzling! This book captures your attention and you love the characters instantly! The characters make you laugh, wrench your heart, and turn you on! Nothing less than 5 stars for this fabulous book! A definite must read!!! Kudos to Gena Showalter for writing such a great book!

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Cyndi

Anya is my favorite heroine.

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2015

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Lucien and Anya's story touched a soft part inside of me...showing that scars don't make a person ugly and true love is on the inside. Even when these two were fighting you could feel the love between them...sooooo sweet. Ok the God of Anarchy and the demon of Death aren't sweet but you get what I'm saying.

I absolutely love the way Mrs. Showalter sets the foundation of future stories in her current books...I'd much rather get all of the "back story" on the next book as it pertains to the current story...and although this is my second time reading this series I don't clearly remember what happens in the next books and can't wait to read Reyes and Paris' story. I also hope Aeron finds his way and doesn't have to kill.

Any who...this series is AWESOME and I'm only on the 2nd book...I highly recommend it!

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Elizabeth Barnett

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Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022

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Every page is dripping with excitement and adventure. This book was everything I imagined it would be and more To know Anya and Lucien made everything work together through every obstacle was astonishing. They deserve their happiness

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shill822

Lucien & Anya -- oh what beautiful mischief and music you make

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2012

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This series is my introduction to Ms. Showalter's writing and she did not disappoint with this book.

Where to start? I have read the two previous books and I was intrigued with Lucien as the warrior and possessed by the demon of Death in Book One.

So, here we are in The Darkest Kiss and Anya (little chaos/anarchy) starts stalking Lucien (who could blame her). After one kiss, the two of them are off on an adventure that had me holding on for dear life and at the end I was a hot mess after crying because of the love between Lucien and Anya and the lengths they were both willing to go to do have their love endure.

Reading the previous book helps to keep all the players straight, however, I highly recommend reading this book as a standalone for a wonderfully written love story with adventure, humor and what one will do to be with the one they love.

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Karen

My Newest Guilty Pleasure

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2008

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5 Stars...

A recommended read...

After centuries alone Anya, the beautiful Goddess of Anarchy and Lucien the cursed half-demon known as Death meet striking sparks off each other that would almost set the pages of your book on fire...

I found The Darkest Kiss to be a fast and fun read that was even better than the first book. All of the characters in the book are extremely interesting and
Lucien and Anya who are a perfect match for each other are no exception. Sure at times Anya seems a little silly and frivolous but anyone who has ever read Greek and Roman Mythology would know that the author is dead on in her interpretation of her personality. The Gods and Goddesses were always portrayed as being silly and childish but at the same time they could also be deadly if crossed.

The Lords Of the Underworld series by Gena Showalter is my newest guilty pleasure...

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Mae Country

Better than the first one - super sexy!

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2008

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This was a wonderful book - 5 stars - everything paranormal romance should be... Fast paced story, great dialouge, sizzling love scenes and two great main characters.

Anya and Lucien were very well-developed characters. The reader got to see many facets of them and their emotions/actions were very believeable. Anya was one of my favorite heroines: strong, funny, tough, smart and vulnerable, too. Lucien was super sexy, courageous and tormented. However, had his own dose of insecurities which made him all the more delicious!

I like how this story really focused on the main characters. The other Lords weren't around too much to cause distraction (as I felt in the first book.) The over all story of the Lords/search for the box did progress nicely, though.

Off to installment #3 - Reyes here I come!

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