Kresley ColeRomance · Paranormal
A Hunger Like No Other
Synopsis
Lachlain MacRieve, king of the Lykae werewolf clan, has spent more than 150 years as a prisoner of vampires, the sworn enemies of his people, in a cell beneath Paris. When the scent of his fated mate reaches him, he breaks free and tracks her through the city above.
She is Emmaline Troy, half vampire and half Valkyrie. An overprotective coven raised her in New Orleans among the Lore, and she has come to Paris to find out how her parents died. A towering werewolf who will not release her is the last thing she expected.
Lachlain intends to claim Emma before the next full moon, and he carries her off to his ancestral home in Scotland. There she learns what the Lykae are, what her mixed blood means, and what is hunting her.
The book opens the Immortals After Dark series and won the 2007 RITA Award. Its paranormal romance runs dark and sensual. Captor and captive both resist a bond neither of them chose, and the full moon sets the clock on that fight.
- After my stint with the novella, The Warlord Wants Forever, I eagerly dived into A Hunger Like No Other. I was hoping to get this one on audio, as I looked forward to hearing Robert Petkoff’s voice again. However, it was not meant to be leaving me stuck with reading the ebook. I had a good reading experience, but I am sure the audio would have delivered a better one. In A Hunger Like No Other we meet Lachlain MacRieve and Emmaline Troy. Lachlan is the leader of the Lykae Clan in Scotland. Emmeline is a one-of-a-kind Immortal, half vampire, half Valkyrie. Lachlain had been imprisoned by an evil vampire for 150 years. His many attempts to escape failed. However, when he scented his mate, he made a last-ditch effort to escape his chains. Emmeline, raised by Valkyries, lived a sheltered life. At 70 years of age, she is what one would consider a baby in the Immortal world. She was in Paris searching for information about her biological father when Lachlain captured her. Despite the dark and edgy start, A Hunger Like No Other delivered an entertaining story and the ending made the journey worthwhile. Emmeline and Lachlain shared a tumultuous yet scorching romance. Emmaline had a hard time accepting that she was the mate to a werewolf. Werewolves and vampires hated each other. It took some time for Lachlain to come to grips with this. Lachlain went through hell at the hands of vampires, but I didn’t appreciate his initial treatment of Emmaline when he discovered her vampiric nature. One could understand the reason for his actions if it was any other vampire, but Emmaline was shy and innocent. Traits which were clear even to a blind person. However, as the story developed, he acknowledged his error in judgment and we slowly see his softer and endearing side coming to light. The story portrayed Emmaline as someone who feared her own shadow. However, at the point when it mattered most, her true nature came to light and what a revelation. It shows when one has something worth fighting for, one will go above and beyond. The story not only gave readers romance, but it also delivered suspense and action sprinkled with a dash of humour. The humour aided in balancing out the darkness. The supporting cast added to the excitement. I am interested in learning more about them and will definitely look to pick up their story. A Hunger Like No Other satiated my need for an intense romantic adventure featuring strong characters. If you enjoy dark paranormal romance, then A Hunger Like No Other will make a great addition to your library. This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
- Yo, the way this hit? Safe to say I’m obsessed