Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd
From New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd comes the seductive Darkness Chosen series about an ancient, dark evil that lives in the modern world...A thousand years ago, a brutal warrior roamed the Russian steppes, and struck a menacing bargain. For the ability to change at will into a cold-hearted predator, Konstantine promised his soul-and the souls of his descendants-to the devil. One day a dangerous prophecy reveals the truth: one family has been chosen to battle the darkness -- or face damnation. Ann Smith loves her dynamic boss, Jasha Wilder, but her daring plan to seduce him goes awry when she encounters a powerful wolf who -- before her horrified eyes -- changes into the man she adores. She soon discovers she can't escape her destiny ... for Jasha is Konstantine's descendant and Ann is the woman fated to break the curse that binds his soul... Readers ofJ. R. Ward and ChristineFeehan will enjoyall the paranormalDarkness Chosenbooks.These exciting titles are:-- SCENT OF DARKNESS-- TOUCH OF DARKNESS-- INTO THE SHADOW-- INTO THE FLAME Editorial Reviews From Publishers Weekly This satisfying series kickoff finds Ann Smith, an inexperienced, plain-Jane office assistant, dropping off some paperwork at the home of her handsome, successful boss, Jasha Wilder--and hoping to use the opportunity to confess her mad crush on him--when she catches him transforming from wolf to man. It's just the beginning for the dumbstruck secretary, whose discovery draws her into Jasha's cursed world--his family's ancient pact with the devil, the search for their clan relics, a gang of boisterous, unpredictable relatives who share his shape-shifting ability--and onward to her extraordinary destiny. Dodd's latest is a fast-paced, well-written paranormal, with a full, engaging mythology and a handful of memorable characters. In Ann, she creates the quintessential all-American girl, counterpointing nicely the rich tapestry of Jasha's family history; the mix shows great promise for future volumes. (July) Copyright ® Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist Good Ann. Dependable Ann. Invisible Ann. No more. It is no longer enough to be Jasha Wilder's top-notch assistant. She has been in love with her boss for years, and the urgent fax from the Ukraine is just the excuse she needs to drive to his home for a private weekend. The wine, the clothes?she has it all planned. But finding out that Jasha isn't only all man but also all wolf puts a major damper on her perfect date. Even worse, the fax is a cover. His family from the Old Country has found him and is looking to bring the rogue back into the fold to strengthen their deal with the devil. If theWilders won't yield, they will die. Dodd kicks off her new Darkness Chosen series with a bang. A multilayered heroine and a sizzling-hot hero give readers plenty of emotional?and physical?action, and the relentless game of hunter and prey adds an adrenaline ride for good measure. Davis, Nina C. Review Multigenre genius Dodd dives headfirst into the paranormal realm with this first chapter in a supernatural family saga, Darkness Chosen. All of Dodd's characterization and plotting strengths help to deliver a power-packed novel and set up dangerous adventures to come. A scintillating and superb novel! -- Romantic Times Magazine A star in any genre! Dodd writes with power and passion--& always leaves me satisfied!--New York Times bestseller J.R. Ward From the Author Join Christina Dodd's mailing list for book sales, book news, and entertainment brought right to your inbox, and you'll always know about the best in suspense and romance. More ways to connect with Christina DoddAmazon - Follow on amazon.com/-/e/B001H6TZG6 About the Author New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd writes edge-of-the-seat suspense (Iris Johansen) with brilliantly etched characters, polished writing, and unexpected flashes of sharp humor that are pure Dodd (ALA Booklist). Her books have been called scary, sexy, and smartly written by Booklist, been among Amazon's Best of the Year and, much to her mother's delight, Dodd was once a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle. Yes, she is the author of the book with the infamous three-armed cover.Her legions of fans know that when they pick up a Christina Dodd book, they'll find the story, Wildly entertaining, wickedly witty!
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Published by: Berkley: , 2007
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ISBN: 9780451221735 | 0451221737
416 pages.
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