Dark Strangers

Some of them are the good guys and some bad. Nov 20, Ken Liljengren rated it really liked it. This story grabs you and keeps you interested. Too bad it was not longer. I guess I will have to buy the next book. Nov 05, Carly Hall rated it it was amazing. A branch of a Scottish clan of near immortal makes Los Angeles its home, where its exceptionally good looking members can blend among the many wannabe actors and musicians who flock to the city of lights.

Kian, their leader, believes that by hiding in plain sight among the large city's mortal population his people are safe from their enemies the Doomers. Both groups originate from the mythological gods and had been at war since antiquity, when the God Mordth, the God the Doomers worship, had bee A branch of a Scottish clan of near immortal makes Los Angeles its home, where its exceptionally good looking members can blend among the many wannabe actors and musicians who flock to the city of lights.

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Both groups originate from the mythological gods and had been at war since antiquity, when the God Mordth, the God the Doomers worship, had been spurned by the goddess Annani, the matriarch of Kian's clan. He had sworn himself as well as his descendants to wipe out Annani together with her descendants, and to obliterate the gods' matriarchal tradition of a woman's right to choose her mate. The Doomers adhere to his hateful patriarchal legacy, and to keep human society at large from achieving democracy and enlightenment they manipulate global affairs and instigate wars.

But the Doomers are not the only problem Kian's clan faces. Annani's descendants can't find immortals who descent from other goddesses to enrich their limited genetic godly pool. While Kian is leading the war, his sister Amanda who is a professor of neuroscience is leading a search for Dormants by testing mortals for paranormal abilities. Dormants are carriers of the godly unrealized genes who can be turned into immortals. Her research assistant Syssi's precognition ability is the strongest yet, but to activate Syssi Amanda needs Kian's help. When the Doomers get their hands on Amanda's research material and find about Syssi the story takes off on a page turning thrill ride.

Each character has a unique voice and a fully developed personality, and the world building is incredible, with a complete culture and mythology going back to the time of the gods. I loved the deep friendship that develops between Sissy and Amanda despite how different from each other they are in almost every possible way, and how much both Amanda and Kian care about Syssi. The heart-pounding action and Sissy and Kian's titillating romance kept me reading into the night, while the funny scenes woven in between made me laugh out loud.

By the time I finished book one I was completely immersed in the story, and by book four I was dreaming about it. The children of the gods is my new favorite urban fantasy series. One of those that I grab a book as soon as a new one is out. Kian is the immortal son of the last surviving goddess and the leader of his clan in the US. He is gruff, short tempered, and the ultimate dominant alpha, but he is also selfless, honorable, totally devoted to his family, and a total hunk. Syssi is smart, shy and soft spoken, but hides a steel bac Dark Stranger The Dream is a thrilling first book in The Children of The Gods series, and I can tell that this series is going to be amazing.

Syssi is smart, shy and soft spoken, but hides a steel backbone. Working in a neuroscience lab, Syssi doesn't know that her boss, Dr. Amanda Dokani who is Kian's sister , is an immortal and is testing people with paranormal abilities to find humans who are dormant carriers of immortal genes.

Amanda suspects that Syssi is a dormant and wants Kian to attempt her activation. He refuses because he finds seducing and deceiving Syssi dishonorable. But when Kian meets Syssi at his sister's lab, his resistance falters, especially since he is forced to spend time with her while rescuing her and Amanda from his enemies the Doomers. Nevertheless, he tries to do the right thing and stay away from Syssi.

Syssi feels powerful attraction to Amanda's gorgeous brother, but is intimidated by him and his behavior is confusing her. Syssi thinks he is way out of her league. This was such an exciting read, and not only because of the hot romance. It was fast paced and suspenseful, and the characters read like real people with real problems.

I loved both Kian and Syssi, as well as the rest of the cast, and can't wait to find out what happens to them in the next book in the series — Dark Stranger Revealed. Sep 09, Kerry rated it it was amazing. I really enjoyed this book! I've gotten into the paranormal romance genre lately and have really enjoyed it. I have found that some authors succeed at it more than others. Lucas is very talented and I really liked her usage of science in the book. When I read the description, I was a little worried that the science themes would be over my head, but she really explained them in a way that made it easy to understand.

The science was really an added bonus to an already hot novel! I liked the c I really enjoyed this book! I liked the characters and thought that they were well developed. I also liked the hot scenes! I'm very hooked on this series already and can't wait to read book 2!

I'm sure that it will be just as exciting as this one! Sep 19, Marcie Wegner rated it it was amazing. This book introduces us to the characters of Dr. Amanda Dokani who is a researcher, her researcher assistant Syssi and Amanda's brother, Kian. Kian and Amanda are both immortals and the book does a very good job describing their life and how they became who and what they are.

The book just begins to get really interesting when it ends. I look forward to reading the second book in the series. Aug 04, Jessica rated it it was amazing. This is the first review ive ever written so bear with me I won this in a Goodreads giveaway and since the day it arrived on my doorstep i couldnt put it down. If you are looking for a new paranormal world to get into this book is definitely for you.

I love all the different perspectives we get, each chapter being from a different persons POV really kept me interested in the story. I ca This is the first review ive ever written so bear with me I cant wait to read about what happens next in "Dark Stranger Revealed"!! Dec 06, Dustin rated it it was amazing. Extensive world building set the stage very well in this first installment of this series. Looking forward to reading more in this series as well as from this author.

I would recommend this read to any paranormal romance fans. I received this book free through Goodreads first reads. Oct 03, Kaila rated it really liked it. I picked this up based on some recommendations. This is a new author to me but I love paranormal so I gave it shot. A bit slow to get moving. Loved the world building and the history of the immortals. The book got better as it went along. The story arc does not wrap up on this book. Kian and Syssi have 3 books in their HEA.

I did buy the next two right away so I can get the whole story. Several chapters are in their POV as well. Looking forward to seeing where this st I picked this up based on some recommendations. Looking forward to seeing where this story goes. Dec 12, Millie rated it did not like it. Who even knows because nothing happens? This is like a cut rate first draft of a Black Dagger Brotherhood fanfic, mixed with some Fifty Shades and sprinkled with shit every nerdy 8th grade girl wrote about vampires in study hall back in Multiple POVs for no reason One dimensional heroine who talks up being a strong woman yet seems to have no redeeming value and the core of her personal DNF at like This has gotta be a no for me, dawg.

Apr 29, Amanda rated it did not like it Shelves: DNF This series is taking entirely too long to kick off, I'm giving up. Also, Syssi has only had 1 chapter dedicated to her so far, while there are multiple other chapters dedicated to secondary and tertiary characters when the main heroine hasn't even had as much page time!?!?! Horrible start, doesn't even make me want to try and stick it out. All that and it is to be continued!

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I actually skimmed some of the back story trying to get to the plot. The heroine is VERY shy and her thoughts became frustrating to read. This story ends at the second meeting between the two love interests. I do want to know more but am too tired to continue right now. There are a few typos and one sentence that was cut off. One sex dre All that and it is to be continued!

Jan 09, Renae rated it did not like it. What a hot load of garbage. I can't decide whether I'm more mortified that I finished this book or proud I've got fortitude enough to skim through such mindless drivel until the last page. The characters were one-dimensional and sociopathic, but not in an interesting way.

The story line may have had potential had it been crafted with a bit of finesse instead of bludgeoned into submission by a meat tenderizer. It felt painful to write, trumped only by how painful it was to read. I got the book via What a hot load of garbage. I got the book via Kindle Unlimited and free was too much to spend.

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Slow paced story with a lack of character development, not enough editing and too much focus on relatively insignificant characters. The two main characters , Syssi and Kian, don't even meet until well into the book and by then its hard to really even care that they met. They have the personalities of wet cardboard. The constant repetition of things and dwelling so long on minor details and topics. The book ended at a strange place. I get that its So many things I get that its a series of books, but damn. Can I get some type of excitement?

Just glad it was free. Jan 22, Nancy rated it did not like it Shelves: I don't understand the high ratings for this book. The idea of the story was good; however, the author killed it for me by the constant droning of explanations and inner thoughts. To me the droning was just to fill pages but in doing so I had a very hard time finishing this book.

It took me several days because I had to keep putting it down because I was bored. Even the sex was boring. I won't purchase any more from this author. I was disappointed with the author and the people who rated this so I don't understand the high ratings for this book. I was disappointed with the author and the people who rated this so highly. Jul 13, Kei Montrell rated it it was amazing. The series by I. Lucas is one I want to continue to read I love Kian and Syssi. There encounter and beginning of their love is so hopeful and I found myself holding my breath because I could not hardly wait until she began her transition Love the other characters too!

Amanda is one of my favorites, but I love the Guardians too! With all of the characters involved, I hope that the stories The series by I. With all of the characters involved, I hope that the stories just keep on coming! Jan 18, Sussann rated it did not like it.

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Very slow start, way too many points of view and not enough detail. Not enough world building happening. Kian and Sissy are ridiculous. They meet say almost literally two words to each other, Sissy falls asleep on Kian in a five minute car ride and bam! Just like that, Kian is whining about how being seperated from her feels wrong and the author never really explains why that's a necessity after he has spent a total of maybe 90 non-communicative minutes with her in his whole c Very slow start, way too many points of view and not enough detail.

Just like that, Kian is whining about how being seperated from her feels wrong and the author never really explains why that's a necessity after he has spent a total of maybe 90 non-communicative minutes with her in his whole centuries long life. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Other books in the series.

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