Bewitch the Darkness

3.75 stars—BEWITCH THE DARKNESS is the eighteenth instalment in Alexandra Ivy’s adult GUARDIANS OF ETERNITY paranormal, romance series. This is vampire Locke, and nymph Kyi’s story line. BEWITCH THE DARKNESS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Told from several third person perspectives including Kyi and Locke, BEWITCH THE DARKNESS follows several pathways including Locke’s search for the person he believed killed his mate Xuria (100 years earlier) but what Locke discovers is that the woman he thought was his mate is actually a power hungry female h*ll bent on living for eternity, an eternity that can only be achieved by the death of others. Coming face to face with Kyi, one of Xuria’s daughter, Locke quickly discovers that Xuria is not who or what she proclaims to be, and her ever changing physical appearance is but one clue into the power Xuria’s intends to control. Meanwhile our intrepid gargoyle Levet, along with Inga, the Queen of the mer-folk must go in search of Prince Troy who has been summoned by Kyi’s sister Cleo, a summons that Troy must obey. As Cleo goes in search of her mother, Troy discovers the Cleo’s intent, and the horror of what has been happening and why. The relationship between Kyi and Locke is an enemies to lovers such that Locke is mistaken about Kyi’s identity and intent. Believing Kyi is the creature that killed his fated mate, Locke and Kyi must work together to stop Xuria, but stopping Xuria is a lot harder than any expected. The $ex scenes are limited but intimate. BEWITCH THE DARKNESS is a busy story with several intersecting plot lines that sees another vampire find his happily ever after. The premise is entertaining and energetic; the characters are colorful and dynamic- as always there is chaos and fun wherever Levet goes; the romance is fated and seductive.

I never get tired of this series even after all this time. Locke is a vampire set on revenge. Kyi has been searching for her mother who is evil to the core. She needs to stop her from becoming immortal. Levit and Inga are on an adventure of there own to rescue her subjects who have been enslaved. “That is a handy-dandy fork,” he congratulated his companion. “You are like the Pee-pee Piper leading your people to safety.” “Pied Piper,” she corrected, Troy is on a quest of his own so there are three stories that all come together in the end. “Troy is in my head.” Closing his eyes, Levet concentrated on his connection to the imp. “Get out, you aggravating pest.” “Shut up and listen, gargoyle,” Troy growled. “Jerky jerk-face,” Levet muttered. Levit, Inga and Troy are my favorite characters and I can’t get enough of them. “Levet, not even you can deny that I’m usually big and ugly and awkward.” She waved her hands down her graceful body. “Look at me now.” “Fah.” His voice was uncharacteristically harsh. “You cannot judge a book by its quilt.” “Cover,” she absently corrected. Keep em coming!!

Locke has been" seeking solace" (read hatching a dastardly plan for revenge) for over a century. Someone killed his mate before they properly bonded and he's after blood. The King wants his Raven back on duty too. When Kyi almost falls into his lap he's sure that his vengeance is almost complete. Pity Kyi throws a spanner in the works and informs him that his mate was nothing of the sort and was in fact a Sorceress! Oh, and also her mother! Levet and Inga are also in amongst the drama along with Troy. But their adventures take them a slightly different route but as usual, end up just where they need to be in time for all the fireworks! I sweat Levet steals the show. Every. Single. Time. LOL A short, funny read with plenty of smexy moments! Perfect fit for a lunch time read.