Embrace Me Darkly by Kira James was seriously everything I was hoping it would be.
I mean just look at this gorgeous cover! Gawd... I'm in love.

I loved all the characters in it. It was well written, with engaging, interesting and well developed characters.
The plot was fast paced and absorbing. I never once got bored, I never felt like it dragged and the story was so much fun to read.
I found the world building impressive and very detailed.
Kira James knows how to grab your attention and not let go.
She has written a phenomenal book here and I plan to read them all!
Her writing style is beautiful..

I will continue following the series.... As they're now high on my TBR list!
I can't wait to read book two Torture Me Gently later this month!

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Martini & Olive,
Thank You for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

4.75/5*

World building 4.5/5 | Characters 5/5 | Plot 4.5/5 | Romance 4/5 | Spice 4/5

I absolutely loved reading this ARC. I can tell the book is really something when I can picture it in my mind as if I was watching the real thing unfold or imagine it filmed as a really great TV series on HBO or something like that. This book fit that bill perfectly. I loved all the characters in the book, main and supporting a like and I hope that over the course of this series, the readers will get a chance to learn more about ( especially- Tiberius, Nick, Caris and Doyle). Sara is such a great FMC- she is smart, honourable and not afraid to stick to her beliefs. Luke is just yummy and his and Sara's chemistry is off the charts. Everyone also has great backstories with more to come, I am sure. The plot is pretty original even though it is a tad predictable at the end, that didn't detract from my overall enjoyment of the book.

A few things to note:
- there are A LOT of characters in this novel, and at times it was tough trying to keep track of them all, but for the most part, they all served a roll. Just be ready for it.
- I'm not sure there is a trigger warning but there is violence against children and inferred rape. So be warned.

If you enjoy a dark and delicious PNR with plenty of smut and set in an intricate world with interesting characters, this is the book for you!

* I was provided an ARC of this book by Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion and all those opinions are definitely my own*

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC. This is my honest review.

I found this paranormal romance to be well written but predictable. On the whole, thecharacters were two dimensional and not terribly interesting. Two characters did catch my interest, Sergei and Petra. I'd like to learn more about their back stories and hope they figure more prominently in the next book as it's clear this will be a series.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Embrace me Darkly by Kira James. I heard of this book when Jennifer L. Armentrout shared it in her Jlanders group. When I read the blurb for it, I knew it was right up my alley. I read the prequel novella Crave me Roughly before reading Embrace me Darkly. That book gave me some insight into Sara and Luke. I do suggest reading it before Embrace me Darkly since it gives you some good info. I won’t go into details because I don’t want to spoil anything.

Embrace me Darkly is the first in the series. And it kind of reminded me of Kelley Armstrong’s otherworld series. The book does have a pretty good twist that I loved. And of course Luke is a swoon worthy vampire, who wants nothing more than to protect Sara at all cost.

Overall, I really enjoyed Embrace me Darkly and I look forward to the next book in the series.