The second story penned by the creative Cynthia Cooke for the Dark Enchantments miniseries reveals numerous secrets frequently resulting in startling situations where peril, sexual tension and passion often collide. Entering this fascinating world will definitely cause readers to become spellbound as each scene of this captivating story is revealed.
Since Emma McGovern is affected during the time of the Equinox by a gypsy witch’s curse which proclaimed the descendants of her ancestors would never know love without devastating consequences, she continuously wonders if her life will ever be normal. After her mother died under mysterious circumstances, Emma’s life has been one of fear and unfulfilled dreams, as she and her father live at the rundown estate of Wolvesrain in almost complete seclusion. Though she dreads the strange yearly happenings, she knows the curse will never fully come to pass as she has no special man in her life to love and no prospects either. That is, until Cadre member, Damien Hancock pays her a visit.
As a demon hunter for the Cadre group, Damien was an adept master in tracking down otherworldly beings and turning them over to his organization to interrogate, as is their rule. However, as a vampire himself, he has begun to question his involvement with the Cadre and what he wants out of life, so he at first refuses a request to check on a situation concerning Emma but eventually relents. It seems a potent demon known as Asmos is determined to use Emma for his own purposes by taking her soul if she finds her true love.
When Damien and Emma meet at her home, the attraction they feel for the other is almost overpowering. Knowing they must control their emotions at all costs, they both try to keep a tight rein on their feelings, especially with thoughts of the curse being behind how they perceive the other. Soon Damien and Emma both find their lives in turmoil, as their pasts will deeply affect what the future holds for them.
With her love of unnerving surroundings and chilling characters evident throughout the book, Cynthia Cooke crafts a tale where the impossible occurs with convincing realism. The plot is packed with countless mysteries, and the disclosure of each of them only adds more fuel to the escalating suspense. With the surprising revelations of this series making it innovative in many ways, readers will be captivated with every page turned. There are some engaging characters introduced during the story, and each one is mesmerizing in their own right. Damien and Emma are two dynamically spirited characters, and Ms. Cooke certainly portrays them in a realistic fashion. Watching this couple come to terms with their true inner feelings is so touchingly depicted in each scene, as their genuine emotions cannot always be controlled during every situation. When faced with life-altering decisions, their distress or elation is made apparent by their sincere reactions. Seemingly fated to be together, Damien and Emma express some of the most heartfelt and often sensual thoughts I have read lately. They also have some delightful snappy responses to give when replying to questions. With unexpected twists and riveting moments, RISING DARKNESS is an exceedingly compelling story from start to finish.
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