
The Darkest Craving
Lords of the Underworld, Book 10
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Max Bellmore
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Gena Showalter
About this listen
Audie Award Finalist, Romance, 2014
New York Times best-selling author Gena Showalter is back with a breathtaking Lords of the Underworld tale about a warrior trapped by darkness and the woman determined to save him.
Having endured weeks of torture in the bowels of hell, Kane wants nothing to do with his beautiful rescuer, Josephina Aisling. The half-Fae female threatens to awaken the demon of Disaster inside him - a beast he's determined to kill, no matter the price.
Josephina is hunted by a brutal enemy - her royal family - and Kane is her only source of protection. He's also the only male to ever set her aflame, and even he succumbs to the heat. But as they navigate the treacherous world of the Fae, they are forced to make a choice: live apart...or die together.
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Critic reviews
- Earphones Award, 2014
"Narrator Max Bellmore rides herd on Showalter's epic paranormal romance to excellent effect. He clearly portrays Showalter's huge cast of immortals, each with individually crafted personas, while simultaneously building sympathy for Kane and Josephina's star-crossed romance. In particular, he captures Kane's frustration as he tries to free Josephina from Fae enslavement. Listeners experience firsthand the perils of Josephina's life in the Fae realm through the indifferent or downright nasty tones Bellmore gives to them. Segmenting an extended plot into meaningful episodes, he alternates moments of high drama with well-inflected description. His commanding voice reflects the mood of Showalter's action-packed story, filled with both fight scenes and Kane and Josephina's stolen intimate moments. Bellmore ensures that Showalter's immortal-length saga doesn't drag for its mortal listeners." (AudioFile)
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- Books R Us
- 06-06-14
Good one, perfect amount of Action and Romance
What did you love best about The Darkest Craving?
The story - everything
Who was your favorite character and why?
Kane
What three words best describe Max Bellmore’s voice?
Great
Any additional comments?
I like how she kept the story going it wasn't just all sex, it had action and romance. Love!
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- Shasta Landrum
- 11-16-22
A total twist on the Lords of the Underworld!
Compared to the other books this one was remarkably different but in the best way possible! It followed the story line, while also creating a completely knew realm to love/hate, Kane's story is just as yummy as the rest but the performer/performance of the narrator left me cringing at certain parts. As well as the narrator going a completely wrong path with some of the unfocused characters (personalities?) voices? Compared to past narratives. Or so it felt like that to me. Other than that, I really do and did love this book, and author!!!
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- Dea
- 04-04-15
I love this series
I loved this series. I can't believe I'm almost to the end of the series. I really enjoyed this narrator.I love this author also.it's got humor, sexy scenes, this a wonderful story.
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- julesmn
- 01-27-23
Candy Cain! This one is another favorite !
I’m mean, all the warriors stories are my favorite. Like the others, this one had a storyline, love, sex, brutally, a strong woman. Everything. Moving on to the next book in the series.
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- Rebecca G Cox
- 11-09-19
True love story
Omg! A wonderful show of love, hope and confidence! Truly a spectacular book, loved it!
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- Eboni
- 12-18-18
Ugh, I hate Disaster!
Out of all of the demons the LOTU possess, so far, Disaster is the absolute worst!
Don't expect to hear the famed "mine" from this Hellish demon to be exclusive. If you haven't already through the previous books, you'll find yourself hating Disaster right along with Kane.
As the others mentioned, this is a sort of Cinderella story with Tink. The Fae suck!
Interesting story and liked the intertwining stories giving us an intro to Torin and Cameo. And I, too, agree that I'm not too fond of how Cameo's voice suddenly sounds like the other female voices Max portrays. Where is the misery lol?
All in all a very good listen.
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- Lori L. Flemming
- 11-27-18
great listening
can't seem to get enough of these guys and gals ! can't wait to see what part the Angels will play !?
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- roseystone
- 06-18-16
poor cain
loved it. finished way to soon. the end really had me worried for a moment. lll
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- Sharilyn
- 10-21-14
Not what I'm used to from Gena
Would you listen to The Darkest Craving again? Why?
No, I found the book to be way too long. I got to the point I was wondering if it would ever end.
What did you like best about this story?
Kane-I liked that he knew what he wanted and went after it. Instead of the usual I want her, I can't have her, I want her, I can't have her we so often see in these types of books.
What about Max Bellmore’s performance did you like?
The male voices were good but I didn't care for his female voices--every woman sounded the same.
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- Regina
- 08-28-13
Tinker ever after
Would you listen to The Darkest Craving again? Why?
Yes, I have already listen to the story again. This way I don't miss anything
What did you like best about this story?
It was Cinderella with a twist. I loved how protective Kane is toward Josephina and I love how kind Josephina is toward Kane. Great story and finally Kane finds someone to love and gets rid of you know who.
What does Max Bellmore bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Dimension and color to the story. There is something about hear a story that makes it more interesting.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The caring between the two characters is wonderful and makes the story. It made me want more of Kane and Josephina. I love the end.
Any additional comments?
I'm looking forward to the next story.
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