Dark Alpha's Temptation

In Dark Alpha's Temptation we get to know Dubhan, one of the Reapers under Eoghan's command. Kyra is attracted to Dubhan and he puts aside his search for Xaneth to get to know Kyra better. Kyra comes from an old Fae family, the Kavanaughs, and as a result she has several unique Fae abilities that come into play in the Reapers’ efforts to learn more about the Others. Based on Kyra’s analysis, Erith and Cael decide to seek out the Kings and Warriors in order to unite with them in the upcoming battle with the Others. In the interim, the Others have become aware of Kyra and they decide to target her. And where is Rhi???

Donna Grant has shown once again her amazing ability to create characters and situations that keep you eager for more. She has seamlessly blended this novel from her Reapers series with those in her series on the Dragon Kings. I enthusiastically look forward to all upcoming novels in both of these series.

This series just keeps getting better, nothing really gets solved for Death or the Reapers but more surprises. Can't wait for the next one

What a wondrous world the Reapers inhabit. I loved this book and the series as a whole. Kyra is a being full of light, kindness and street wisdom. Her light to Dubhan's dark creates an intense story I couldn't put down. Their private ceremony was perfect.

DARK ALPHA'S TEMPTATION continues the overarching story we know from the Dragon Kings series plus adds a romance for Dubhan and Kyra. Kyra is a light fae who has always felt like a bit of an outcast from her family and their expectations. She did feel really connected to her aunt, Eva, who was another black sheep, but Eva disappeared a few years earlier. Kyra assumes that she must be dead, as she would have otherwise returned.

When Kyra witnesses the battle the Reapers have during the epic one with Usaeil, she begins to realize what they are and forms a quick connection with Dubhan, knowing that there is something special about him. She begins to follow Dubhan, wanting to know more about him and also wondering if he might know about what happened to her aunt. When they finally meet, they share this connection and Dubhan asks for her help in decoding a symbol.

The journey leads them down a dangerous path and one where the Reapers begin to realize that they cannot stay out of what is to come.

This book really focuses on the couple, and I loved that. They do have a quick bond, but it's followed up with time together. They are both easy to like, and it was easy to see them coming together. In terms of the overarching story, we learn something very frustrating that I am a bit wary of, and I am curious to see how it will play out in future books. I did like that this one primarily focused on the couple, and enjoyed the romance aspects.

Overall, this is a good sequel in a strong series. While it could be read on its own, I think it is better to read more of these books, as the overarching story may be hard to follow. The romance stands on its own.

Please note that I received an ARC from the publisher through netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Kyra is a Light Fae Witch who has been following Dubhan around town for a few weeks. She does not know why. She just knows she has an all consuming urge to follow this Reaper who she watched during the Battle between the Light and Dark. When, Dubhan turns the tables and, corners her to ask why she has been following him, he has an all-consuming lust for this woman. She should not be his Mate. He never believed he would ever find a mate! Kyra should have not been able to see the battle!!
These two start working together, trying to find out what's really going on and, why, suddenly, the Others are after them!!!
I did not want to stop reading this book.
This series just keeps getting better with each book and, I can't wait for the next installment!!!

This is my second novel in Donna Grant's Reaper series and I am planning on going back to read ALL the novels in the series. And probably every series Grant has written. Dark Alpha's Temptation has everything one expects in a paranormal romance - lots of mysterious happenings, some great suspense, and hot-burn-your-sheets-up sexy times. Mmmm....

I'm pretty sure Kyra and I would be great buddies. I especially liked how she did things the 'human' way. She's humble, but knows she can kick some ass when necessary. And Dubhan? He can eat crackers in my bed any time. I liked how the story of him becoming a reaper is interwoven into this story.

And now I need to read the next novel, because Grant may have given us a HEA with Kyra and Dubhan but there are still things amiss amongst the Fae and dragons. Impatiently waiting ....

Dark Alpha’s Temptation
by Donna Grant

This book is a continuation of the Reapers series, with a bit of the Dragon Kings. These two stories follow intermittently together, so to better understand what is happening it’s recommend that you read both series in the author’s reading order.

This book brings us to the point after the demise of the Light Queen and also the Dark King.

We meet Kyra Kavanaugh a Light Fae, who is stalking a Reaper that caught her attention while they were fighting at the Light Castle. While watching him fight, she was engrossed in the way his body moved. And in that moment he became hers!

Dubhan was a Dark Fae, but he was now a Reaper. His mission was to locate Xaneth, who by Usaeil’s hand had disappeared without a trace. But his search is interrupted by a female who has been following him around.

After meeting and coming to an agreement, they work together to track down the meaning of a symbol that has never been seen before. And in doing this, it brings down a danger neither expected, but also raised more questions that needed to be addressed. This meant he needed his team, and with them, he was going to have to bring Erith and Cole in to update everyone on the situation on hand.

As new evidence comes into focus, Kyra is faced with life altering information that shatters her perception of who she is. Can Dubhan help her except what she now knows? And can she overcome her identity?

I enjoyed this story and look forward to the next in this series. If your a Donna Grant fan, you will too find this a great story with answers which also brings about more questions. But thats how Grant keeps us engrossed and hungry for more!

As always her storyline is well defined and plotted and her characters are strong yet relatable.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Dubhan. Kyra. Reaper. Dark Fae. Light Fae. Suspense. Attraction. Passion. Danger. Soul Mates. Short and oh so sweet. I devoured this book in a day. I love the interaction with the Reapers, the Fae, and the Dragon Kings. You could read this book without having read the others, but trust me, you want to read them all! Thank you St. Martin's Publishing Group for the ARC to read and enjoy! #DarkAlphasTemptation #NetGalley

What happens when a glass half empty man and a glass half full woman meet each other, with a sprinkling of fairy dust thrown in. This book is a continuation of the Reapers/Dragon Kings arc and picks up after the “great battle”. It focuses on the Reaper Dubhan and the Fae Kyra. Dubhan is searching for Xaneth but has found Kyra trailing him all over town. Kyra isn’t sure why she’s so drawn to Dubhan but she’s eager to help him with his mission. Along the way they meet other familiar faces and some new ones in their search for the truth, but all is not as it seems and what happened In the previous book may not bring eternal happiness as was previously thought. In a time of turmoil both Kyra and Dubhan must learn to trust themselves and each other to get to the truth as the Others are building their own war. For the best enjoyment of the book knowledge of the previous Reaper and Dragon Kings books is recommended as not much was reviewed (like in previous books of the series). The book is highly entertaining with lots of action and plot twists to keep you on your toes and the relationship between the two leads is hauntingly sweet as they both have faced life challenges that shaped their way of living. The heat between the two is hot , but not that much bedroom time (they are prepping for war!). 4.5 stars. I received an arc copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest review.

Kyra has always felt like the odd one out in her family. She didn't want to conform to their ideals and she was lucky enough that her aunt took her in and nurtured her. But her aunt went missing decades ago and Kyra is searching for her. But during her search she stumbles into the magic bubble that was thrown over the Light Castle and she witnessed the Reapers in action!

Now she seems to call a certain tall, dark deadly Reaper to her area, just by thinking about him. That's new!!!

Dubhan, like all Reapers, was betrayed in life and Death (aka Erith) then saved him and made him a Reaper. Now he is drawn to a strange Fae, who does all the little things like a human ?!?!

Dubhan thinks he is all dark, deadly and duty but he has a streak of passion that will not quit! When they find out how is hunting Kyra and why, they realise they had more in common than they thought!

OMG what a fabulous blend of action, suspense, magic, passion and a strong dose of family dysfunction! Another great read in the series, which goes from strength to strength!

An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley.

This is another wonderful book in the Dark Kings/Reapers series. It can be read as a standalone but once you read one you want to read them all!

Dubhan is our reaper in this book. He finds he is being followed and confronts his follower. Her name is Kyra. She tells him that she saw him in battle which floors him because no one was supposed to have seen this battle. Although she has a reason for following him, she ends up helping him in his search for someone.

They run into problems of course and learn that "the Others" are out to end the Dark Kings and Reapers putting them all in danger. Plus they have to deal with the attraction they feel for one another.

Will they survive the threats? Can they stop the threat "The Others" pose? Will they let Kyra live as she knows about the reapers?

Loved this story! Both Dubhan and Kyra had bad childhood experiences and felt betrayed by their families. While Dubhan had no one until he became a Reaper, Kyra at least had an Aunt for awhile until the Aunt just disappeared one day.

Kyra will learn that she has a choice to make while discovering facts about her life that she never knew.

Great read!

Dark Alpha's Temptation is an absolute must read! We find out so much more about the others!! Kyra is a delight. I know she is just a character but I adore her personality and I love to see the growth of Dubhan in this book. Overall it was amazing and I couldn't put it down!!

This was another great story in the Dark Alpha series!

The story was well developed and whilst there was not as much action in this book as there have been in others in the series, it was still a story that kept me engaged and I loved seeing the characters develop.

The author has a natural writing talent and it is really showcased with each book she releases, the flow in this story was great and it was a page turner for me. Donna is a go to author for me and I would pick up any of her books from seeing her name on them alone.

I am already looking to the next release from Donna Grant - she never disappoints!! It is 5 stars from me, very highly recommended!!

Dark Alpha's Temptation is a fantastic journey into the heart and mind of yet another Reaper. I don't know about anyone else, but I seriously love these guys! They are fierce and strong and determined and yet when love crosses their path, they soften and accept as any man would who recognizes the incredible gift that love is. I seriously can't get enough of this stunning world and its fascinating characters. I look forward to many more amazing stories that are sure to entertain and delight!

Kyra just wants to live life on her terms. She has been told what to do and how to act growing up and now she just wants to savor and enjoy what life has to offer. She doesn't put demands on life, and yet one day she finds herself inexplicably pulled toward another being who endlessly fascinates her and pulls her in at every turn. Dubhan knew what he life as a Reaper would entail. He doesn't ask for more or different. He is content to do what Death has asked of him. In one breath, he finds that Fate has altered his life. Not sure what to think of is, he hesitantly explores this new possibility. When he discovers the truth and depth of what has been given to him, he grabs hold of it and savors it for as long as he can. Can two lost and hurting souls find shelter and healing in each other, or will this new dream quickly turn into a nightmare of epic proportions?

I had no idea which Reaper we would be getting to know better, but I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Dubhan. He is an intriguing character with a dark and mysterious past and yet not to be outdone by his lady love whose past is just as mysterious as his. Together they explore, discover, and attempt to turn the tide for good. Not only do they try to accomplish Dubhan's task, but they find themselves entangled on a much more fundamental level. Oh what a fun and thrilling adventure that I found myself on!

Donna Grant gives us yet another tightly woven and magnificently written work of art that digs deeper and reveals just a little more of her massively brilliantly multiple threaded plot. Her books whisk me away into a world of fantasy, love, adventure, and danger. I couldn't ask for more, and I always long to return soon after. Grant is a fabulous author that has won my heart and reading devotion, and I hope to read more of her for many years to come!

Donna Grant's Dark Kings and Reaper stories are some of my very favorites across all genres of romance. I love the wide range of feelings and emotions that we come into contact with - and how each story advances the overall story arc in some way, while still managing to focus on the main coupling. Over 100 books in to her career - she is still going and writing awesome, engaging stories.

Dubhan and Kyra are each unique and fun characters. Dubhan, as with the rest of the reapers, suffered a fundamental betrayal that led to him becoming a reaper. Even though he was a Dark Fae - he wasn't necessarily a bad person. I think he was a decent person who was never shown that there could be another way. He had less tolerance for the dark ways than the rest of his family - and therein led the route to his betrayal. He certainly contributed to the ways of the dark - with silver in his hair and red eyes. But his commitment to that way of life wasn't there.

Kyra is very special and has some very unique abilities. She was also different from her family - but instead of being murdered by them, she stepped out on her own. She's been on her own for a long time - but truly seems pretty content and happy living her life and doing her own thing. Until she find Dubhan.

I would not necessarily recommend this book as a point of entry into the series - or into Donna Grant's Dark World. There is a lot going on with the overall story arc that won't have as much meaning to a stand-alone reader. That being said, the main story of Dubhan and Kyra wasn't sacrificed to move the story along - instead it showed how sometimes it takes new eyes on a situation to make progress. Kyra is not young or new to the scene in anyway - she's a smart, outspoken woman with good ideas. All those around her take her seriously - which was a pleasure to see.

Overall - I loved the story, and I loved the continued progress we are making on the overall story arc. A fabulous continuation to a series I love.

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley - but these opinions are my own! And I would have bought this book myself regardless of whether I received an ARC or not!