Praise for the Novels of Lynn Viehl
Lords of the Darkyn Novels
Nightbred
“A fast-paced, absorbing read.”
—The Good, the Bad, and the Unread
“A clever story with swashbuckling adventure…
Nightbred
[is] a book to really savor.”
—
Romantic Times
Nightborn
“Lynn Viehl is an amazing storyteller.
Nightborn
strikes through the heart with stunning strength, creating an addictive, complex world—and characters who are so alive that turning the last page will make you feel as though you’re losing the best friends you wish you could have. Especially in a fight.”
—
New York Times
bestselling author Marjorie M. Liu
“A clever, rip-roaring adventure from start to finish with more twists and turns than a back road in the French countryside. Loved it, loved it.”
—#1
New York Times
bestselling author Patricia Briggs
The Kyndred Novels
Dreamveil
“The Kyndred story line is fast-paced throughout, as the action never stops. Yet the cast is strong, as is the romantic triangle containing a delightful unexpected late twist.…This urban fantasy is pure magic.”
—The Best Reviews
“Followers of the series won’t want to skip this one. Even though
Dreamveil
raises more questions than it answers, Rowan is a great heroine and, if you’re a fan of the series, there are revelations that you won’t want to miss.”
—All About Romance
“Viehl’s imaginative spin-off series continues as she once more explores the hazardous world of the genetically altered Kyndred. This story is rife with stunning secrets, treachery, and betrayal, guaranteed to keep readers guessing. With multiple story lines and secretive characters, the revelations come at a brisk pace. Romance fans take note: This new Kyndred novel takes a truly unusual turn.”
—
Romantic Times
Shadowlight
“Hot enough to keep anyone warm on a cold winter’s night.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“My love for Lynn Viehl’s Darkyn series runs deep.”
—Bitten by Books
“Fast-paced and filled with plenty of suspense.”
—Alternative Worlds
“Complex and engaging.…Fans of Lynn Viehl will enjoy this book immensely and hopefully a group of new fans will be brought into the fold.”
—Fallen Angel Reviews
The Novels of the Darkyn
Stay the Night
“Truly transfixing!”
—
Romantic Times
“The best Darkyn novel to date.”
—The Romance Reader
“Filled with romance, intrigue, and nonstop action, this book does not fail to satisfy.”
—ParaNormal Romance (A PNR Staff Recommended Read)
Twilight Fall
“The pace is fast and the characters strong…whets the appetite for more.”
—Monsters and Critics
“Intense and dangerous emotions…one highly satisfying read!”
—
Romantic Times
“[An] intelligent and breathtaking addition to the incomparable Darkyn series.”
—Fresh Fiction
“Viehl scripts an excellent story in
Twilight Fall
.”
—ParaNormal Romance
“Electrifying…a definite must read.”
—Romance Junkies
Evermore
“Full of exciting twists and turns.”
—
Publishers Weekly
“Lynn Viehl sure knows how to tell a hell of a story.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“Another highly satisfying chapter in the Darkyn saga.”
—Vampire Genre
Night Lost
“Viehl had me hooked from the first page…exceptional.…I definitely recommend this marvelous book.”
—Romance Junkies
“Fast-paced and fully packed. You won’t regret spending time in this darkly dangerous and romantic world!”
—
Romantic Times
Dark Need
“A must read.”
—Vampire Genre
Private Demon
“Lynn Viehl’s vampire saga began spectacularly in
If Angels Burn
, and this second novel in the Darkyn series justifies the great beginning.”
—Curled Up with a Good Book
If Angels Burn
“Erotic, darker than sin, and better than good chocolate.”
—Holly Lisle
“This exciting vampire romance is action-packed.…Lynn Viehl writes a fascinating paranormal tale.”
—The Best Reviews
O
THER
N
OVELS BY
L
YNN
V
IEHL
Lords of the Darkyn
Nightborn
Nightbred
The Kyndred Series
Shadowlight
Dreamveil
Frostfire
Nightshine
The Darkyn Series
If Angels Burn
Private Demon
Dark Need
Night Lost
Evermore
Twilight Fall
Master of Shadows
(A Penguin Special)
Stay the Night
NIGHTBOUND
LORDS OF THE DARKYN
Lynn Viehl
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For my readers,
who make every day of my life
a grand adventure.
Prologue