This was an entertaining, well-written book. It was fun, steamy and action packed. I didn't want to put it down. This book can be read as a standalone story, though it is part of the Guardians of Eternity series. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books in this series as well as other books by this author.

Satin is a vampire and Marco is a full blooded Were. Satin is determined to never be weak again and has a hard time letting Marco get close. But she gets an unexpected surprise discovery that sets her emotions into turmoil.

There is a new evil and it’s stalking Satin. It was something new for this series. Love this book and the series just gets better.

We see our favorite gargoyle, plus a few appearances from some of our favorites, including Levet’s aunt. I’m hoping she has a book of her own because she just about took over the book.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of this book.

Vampires can't get pregnant but Satin does indeed find herself pregnant with Marco's baby. And Marco is a powerful Were but he had nothing to do with it. Satin and Marco have an understanding that they are just out for some fun when they get together and it doesn't mean anything but Marco knows that Satin is his mate, as crazy as that is. So when Satin goes on a mission to find a gargoyle and bring her back for questioning, Marco follows her to make sure she and his pup will be safe. But along the way they find out from a powerful elemental that Satin is somehow infected with a demon called an ifrit. If the ifrit is allowed to become corporeal the way it wants to, it will not only put their baby in harms way but it could also destroy the world.

Levet and Troy are also in this book and they are on their own mission looking for Levet's aunt Bertha. Bertha just so happens to be who Satin is looking for. Both Levet and Troy find themselves in danger a time or two but if you've read any of the books in this series you know that Levet always finds a way out of whatever trouble he gets himself into.

Because of all the different characters in this book, there was a lot going on. But even with so much going on, I found the story to be a little on the boring side. The story just didn't move as fast as some of the books in this series which stalled the progress for me more than once. While it had a good ending, it took a while to get there and I hate feeling bored while reading.

Disclosure: I was given an e-ARC of this book via NetGalley but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Stalk the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy is the 19th book in the Guardians of Eternity Series. This is Satin, the vampire and Marco, the wolf shifter’s story. Marco owns a bare minimum club where any supernatural can test their strength, combat skills and survival instincts. This is where the two meet and develop an interesting relationship.

Satin is sent to find Bertha, Levet the gargoyle’s aunt. Marco follows her. During the search, she finds out she is pregnant which is impossible for a vampire.

Since there were complications with Satin and Marco’s search, Styx teams up Levet and Troy to assist. Any time Levet is the focus in the book it can be guaranteed that there will be some humor. This is also true in this book.

I think the end of the story could have been expanded a little bit. But, I still enjoyed reading the story of these two characters. Satin and Marco make an interesting couple. As always, I can’t wait until the next book in this series.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC of Stalk the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy for an honest review.

I am such a big fan of paranormal romances because they offer great romance with an often action packed plot that will make you prepare some popcorn and strap yourself in for the ride. This book did exactly that, with its three separate but connected plot lines that alternated at the exact moment they should have. As a bonus, Alexandra Ivy writes with a lot of snarkiness and sarcastic banter between her characters, so it is bound to be an enjoyable read.

But the most enjoyable part of this book? Hands down, the romance 🥰

"You have a problem with strong females?"
"Obviously not." His gaze deliberately ran down the length of her body before returning to her face. "But if the female tries to harm you, I'll kill her without a second thought."

Not only do we get a fated mates (best trope of all) vampire x werewolf pairing, complete with the usual interbreed animosity. We also get treated with a badass female vampire who's emotionally stunted and does not like the feeling of being protected and cared for, fragile badassery complex? On top of dealing with Marco, she also has to deal with being the first vampire ever to be pregnant (unexpected pregnancy haters, beware).

This is book 19 of the Guardians of Eternity series, but I think it could be read as a standalone (even though it's more enjoyable when you know some of the characters to understand the quips being made, such as Levet and Styx, absolute gold those two).

The only thing I didn't like about the book, was the next quote. "Marcus grinned as the nearest cactus shattered into a pile of frozen shards." Plant maltreatment is no grinning matter, mister!

Okay, no seriously, I thought the ending was a bit rushed. I was left with unanswered questions and the way some of the plot lines were resolved could've used a bit more fleshing out. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this one!

This another wonderful addition to the Guardians of Eternity series Book 19!
Introduction;
Becoming a vampire nearly killed Satin. After decades in hiding to reach fighting strength, she swore never to be weak again. Instead, she flings herself into the joys of life. Like “combat practice” with Marco, the owner of the wildest club outside of Chicago. Getting a workout with the sizzling Were is the ultimate no-strings-attached pleasure. Until a chaos-strewing demon leaves Satin with an impossible, infuriating diagnosis: Vampires don’t get pregnant.

Marco prides himself on being the perfect Were—strong, savage, and barely housetrained. But with Satin gone on her mysterious quest, he’s compelled to follow. This raven-haired warrior might be his mate for all eternity. But a dark presence hovers around her. If Marco and Satin can’t solve its riddle in time, there won’t be any future to worry about . . .
Okay, so that sums up the H&h,
Not only do you get that, but you get, a teenie tiny bit of Styx and Salvador. A whole hell of alot of Troy and Levet, and, my absolute favorite, Bertha and Hades!! I absolutely love, love, love Bertha ( Levet's Aunt ! ) Hades is just that Hades the God of the Underworld. For me they stole the show!
I really enjoyed this book. The only thing I did not like and it completely blindsided me, because I wasn't paying attention too how many were pages left .FYI, Not a bad thing to get lost in a book :) that just speaks to how good it was. Anywhoo,...what blindsided me, was how abruptly it ended. It was just kinda like ok, the evil entity came rushing at him and he was saved, everythings fine. The end...wait what.? (That isn't even close to the ending it's just an example!!!) I was invested in these characters and I kinda felt cheated. I however still loved this story and I'm hoping the next with be Bertha and Hades! 4.5 rating
Thank you for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.

Guardians of Eternity book number nineteen, Stalk the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy has all the thrills, danger, suspense, and romance that I have come to expected from this series. It has been around a long time starting when I read paperbacks instead of digital. Yet it has never let me down always being an engaging read with characters that are paranormal superheroes. Stalk the Darkness continues that wonderful legacy of the Guardians of Eternity.

Satin is a fierce, independent, strong, seriously dangerous vampire along with Marco, a Were who will always have her back. They make a marvelous power couple, but theirs is only one of the storylines in this story. The lovable Levet is on his own quest too. There is a new danger so the overarching theme is evolving just as this series has done from the beginning.

I enjoyed this story as much as ever. Fans of the series will not want to miss Stalk the Darkness. New fans will love the focus on the action, suspense, and character development.

Ivy once again delivers an enjoyable story with a well matched couple you look forward to finding their HEA together and, even after approx couple dozen novels/novellas, keeps the guardians of eternity series both familiar and fresh. Satin & Marco's relationship (not that they think of it as such) starts off page & pre-book and we are dropped into how it has developed at the start of the book. We get adventure and romance as events unfurl and the two go in search of answers and find more than either expected. While not as steamy as many of her couples, there is still plenty of simmer and sizzle as these two strong, independent, "top dog" personalities learn what they can do as a team while understanding when to lean or bend a bit. there is also humor in the continued misadventures of Troy and Levet and the added mystery and sass of Levet's aunt Bertha. while not a favorite in the series, it is certainly another good installment that would recommend to fans and newcomers alike.

Another Great Guardians of Eternity Story!

I read every single book of this series, so about 19 books! What I love the most about the Guardians of Eternity is how every book brings a beginning and an end to the character's story. In brief, you can read them as stands alone. My favorite kind of series!

Alexandra Ivy is a great author to add to your library. I first discovered her while reading a 1001 dark nights book and fell in love with Levet! He is such an intriguing creature and the perfect way to keep all of these books connected together. Just to learn more about this unique gargoyle, I would read one hundred more books!

Now, as for the main characters of Stalk the Darkness, I am still not sure if I truly liked the couple. I mean, they had great chemistry and everything, but for me this was a really fast romance and I mean FAST! I usually prefer an enemy to lover kind of trope for these books, so this one was a bit out of my personal line of preferences.

BUT, the suspense and story development was worth reading. This is the kind of book that left me with a thousand questions for the author. I am truly debating sending her an email... I need answers!

Well, I don't want to give away anything, so let's just conclude here with a strong recommendation from me to any lover of love out there!

Happy Reading xx

So I was a little late to this bandwagon and only found this series in the last month or so but that also means that I have basically read it straight through and what a wild ride it has been and this latest offering is no different

Satin may be a kickarse vampire who can fight as good as anyone but it hasn't always been that way in fact been turned almost killed her but now she is strong and independent Something that Marco the were she trains with fully understands but that doesn't mean that he doesn't want her in fact he believes she may be his eternal mate. Now with her pregnant on a mission and danger closing in and him slowly losing his mind worrying about her he will team with her in an effort to keep her safe But danger is closing in can they both survive and can they have a future Like in all the series characters from previous books are sprinkled through and we even get to meet some new ones which I assume will be in future books

You can read this book as a separate story but I thank it is far better if you read the entire series

I will be honest I am a fan of Alexandra Ivy romantic suspense series and have read a few of her Guardians of Eternity. The author created a supernatural world that is just about believable as if you could see yourself in the world she created for her readers.

I haven't kept up with the series and only bounced from different books in this series. It took a little time for me to figure out who was who but after a few chapters it was easy enough with the authors ability to pull in a few other backstories from the other books. Different characters from past stories are brought into Stalk the Darkness. The story moves quickly and with an imaginations readers will love the different supernatural creatures from didn't lore's.

The ending was very abrupt and tied up in a nice little bow for readers. That being said I could have been drawn out a little more giving reader a more complete ending.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy of Stalk the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy

Oh oh oh! I love Levet he’s my hero. What a great read. Could not put it down! When one sexy vamp, sets out to find Levets aunt., she gets more then she bargained for. Not only does she find out she’s pregnant, which is impossible, but the baby is a Were. Now how did that happen? Enquiring minds wanna know!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

I went into this one completely blind and it was the best treat of my week! Stalk the Darkness exceeded my expectations and left me longing for more of this amazing series.

Stalk the darkness is the 19th full-lenght novel in the Guardians of eternity series, a series I’ve been following for several years now, when it wasn’t published in French yet.
At this point it’s completely useless to present all the previous volumes lol. For those who don’t know it, the first volume is When darkness comes.

Since Conquer the darkness, the 15th volume in the series, the author doesn’t add a common thread connecting several volumes, so at the end of each book we have an ending satisfying enough for the readers not to have to wait for a sequel. And when the next book is published, there’s still a link with the whole series, especially with the emblematic heroes in this universe, so we’re not lost. It’s the same for Stalk the darkness.

I loved this volume, like all the others. The heroes, the plot, the action, everything is done for the reader to have a good time with this book.

Satin, our heroine is a vampire who works for Viper. She’s a firmly independent woman and an unparalleled combatant who refuses any vulnerability. I can say the readers will be very surprised when they discover her past and most of all her future.
Marco, our hero, is an alpha werewolf, a cousin of Salvatore (the hero in Beyond the darkness, 6th book in the series). Like many heroes of this species, he tends to act first and think later. But he fiercely protects the people he cares about.
When the book begins, Satin and Marco already know each other and they have an affair. However Satin gets scared and doesn’t keep in touch for three weeks. Weeks during which the hero is infuriating and constantly in a bad mood, so much so that his associate, Troy, the famous Prince of Imps, asks him to go and find her.
Satin as for her is on a mission for Styx, who was called upon by Levet. That allowed her to get away but not for long as she finds herself forced to team with Marco for professional reasons as for personal ones. This adventure will allow them to see their relationship evolve and to accept the feelings that were already uniting them at the beginning of the book.

On the action side, Levet is at the helm this time because it’s at his request that Satin is sent in mission. That’s how her past resurfaces and she’ll be helped by Marco in this ordeal.

As for the secondary characters, because of problems with the mission, Styx forces Troy and Levet to team up. Troy is a character who takes more and more importance in the series and with Levet they make a good team even if they often quarrel.

The action is sustained, to the point that I read the book in one sitting and I spent most of the night on it to finish it LOL. Once closed we have all the answers to our questions and we believe in the happy end for our heroes. I hope to see them again for a reason I won’t reveal here but in connection with Satin's future.

I began reading Guardians of eternity in 2009 and the series is composed of 29 volumes when counting the full-length novels, the novellas and the spinoff trilogy. I’m still not tired of it. That’s the only long series I still read, so it’s no small thing. I don’t know if another volume is planned but I’ll be there no matter what.
Of course I highly recommend it.

Stalk the Darkness (Guardians of Eternity) by Alexandra Ivy
Another intriguing addition to the Guardians of Eternity series. A lot of the usual Guardians plus some new good and not so good ones. This is Satin and Marco's story with plenty of side stories all getting us to the end. Plenty of angst, danger, suspense, evil, laughter and tears and plenty of steam. I can't wait to see what happens next.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Steamy Unpredictable Happily Ever After Romantic Haunting Entertaining Tragic Wonderful characters Action-packed Funny Twisted Page-turner Scary.. I was happy to review this ARC.

Alexandra Ivy always weaves a masterful tale. Her world is rich and vibrant. Characters that one cheers for. Marcos and Satin tale has twists and turns. Fair warning you may stay up late. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Satin is a kickbutt heroine! She's a take no prisoners kind of woman and is determined to live life to her own rules. She wasn't always this way but no one is left alive who recalls who she once was.

She loves her walk on the wildside with shifter Marco within the strictly controlled confines of his supernaturals only clubs. He's someone who also understands rules and boundaries. Well, until he doesn't! Marco is unusually interested in where Satin has been when she falls off the map for 3 weeks. He has an overwhelming need to know she is safe. But he is going to have a job on his hands finding her - she has been sent on a mission for the Anasso.

OMW if we thought Levet wrought chaos and havoc wherever he went, wait till you meet his auntie Bertha! As his only relative who hasn't tried to kill him, he worries when she disappears and he asks the Annasso to find her. So essentially in this book we have two storylines for the price of one - Levet and Troy on their comedy-filled hunt and Satin and Marco's storyline running parallel.

Satin is such a strong character that it's easy to forget that she struggles like everyone else. She is clearly ill-equipped to deal with her little surprise present from Marco! Similarly Marco is left reeling with the reality that his bed-hopping ways seem to have come to a screeching halt LOL.
He's very aware of Satin's proficiency to take down any enemy daft enough to take her on, he's perfectly happy to watch her six.

I'm really hoping that Troy, Levet and Olga get their HEA's.

Trigger warnings: Historical rape, abuse, and slavery are alluded to

I am always entertained with the Guardians Of Eternity series. Though each book is a stand alone you will miss out on the warmth, familiarity and knowledge each recurring person brings to the table. You know who they are but your not as invested, this is a loss for you so I highly recommend reading the series. This one is Satin and Marcos story and what a mix that is, our vampire and wolf. There is a darkness tied to Satin that is growing stronger. Satin is off trying to track down Bertha (Levet out short gargoyle aunt) and Marco is chasing down Satin. All 3 meet at the same place and puff we are off. Troy (imp) and Levet are searching for Marco and Bertha respectively. There are demons, side trips, and some very emotional moments with Satin. Marco is an Alpha with class and determination to save Satin. We see Hades, we see evil and follow two story lines which can be a little confusing at time. We have a HEA that could have been fleshed out more, but I will never pass up an Alexandra Ivy read. Thank you #Kensington Books, #Netgalley and #Alexandra Ivy for the arc. I freely volunteer my thoughts and opinions.

This series never gets old and Levet is always the best part.

“Well, you are a…” Words failed Levet as he tried to think of a suitable insult. “A what?” “Poopy hand.” Troy frowned before heaving a resigned sigh. “Poopy head.”

Satin is a vampire and Marco is a pure blooded werewolf. They have had a thing going on for a while. A shocking surprise and a hunt for a gargoyle bring them to a new revelation.

The past and the future collide in this new adventure.

This female. And no other. Marco should have been shaken by the absolute certainty that settled in the center of his soul.

Troy and Levet are also on a quest. To find his aunt and save the day.

“Do not get your panties in a twister,” he chided.

“Never Inga. She cares for moi. It might not make sense, but she does. And she believes that I am a hero.”

I love a good paranormal romance, especially when an author takes the time to build a really good, believable (I know, that sounds weird) world with protagonists from one novel appearing in subsequent novels as secondary characters. This book was my first Alexandra Ivy book (I think), and while I liked the book, I was also a little disappointed by it

The good: There were recurring characters, but it read okay as a standalone. There weren't long, awkward passages that tried to explain previous novels. Satin and Marco were great protagonists; a kick-ass vamp and a hunky were? Yum!

The not-so-good: A few secondary characters (I'm looking at you, gargoyles) were clearly there to provide comic relief, but the humor seemed forced to me. Also, while the book started off strong, it got a little confusing about midway through. I wasn't really sure why we needed the imp and gargoyle involved; they didn't add much to the plot development and the breakaway chapters that followed their journey just took me away from Satin and Marco's.

The end came fairly abruptly, with both Satin's demon infection and Satin and Marco's relationship resolving too easily. In fact, it wasn't until the epilogue that the latter truly happens. I felt a little bamboozled.

Would I read more from this author though? Yeah, I would. I'm just hoping that other novels have a little more meat to them.

One last thing: Marco is supposedly Italian, but he drops Spanish phrases instead. Dio mio!

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher and Netgalley. I wrote this recruiter voluntarily and it reflects my honest opinion. Thanks!