Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter – Yep, I’m Still Hooked On This Series
3 Nov, 2010 in Gena Showatler, Paranormal Romance 12 Comments
Genre: Paranormal Romance
#5 in Alien Huntress Series
Ecstasy in Darkness is an erotic blend of Lieutenant Ripley meets Alien Nation with spunky wit and enough sexual chemistry to make you take your ‘bad kitty’ spray bottle and give yourself a spritz to cool off. Showalter is like a fine wine as with each passing year her books only get better and better.
Ecstasy in Darkness starts off with a humorus bang with agents- in- training Noelle and Eva on a mission to capture the rabid vampire McKell and bring him back to the agency. McKell may hold the secret to beating the nymphomanic apocalyptic zombie virus (NAZ-V for short) that threatens to destroy earth. If AIR doesn’t find a cure soon the Alien Queen will unleash her minions unto the world and you can forget needing to count your WW points babe, cause no one is gonna get out of this alive.
Just what is it about McKell that makes him so special…
Agent’s-In-Training Ava and Noelle running a Sting operation on the grumpy vampire to get him to come back to the agency.
‘That’s a yes,’ he rasped (watching Noelle and Ava make out)
Typical male.
“Excellent choice! I’ve been dying to put my mouth all over this little morsel for too long. So come here, you sexy piece of goodnessness, you.” Noelle grabbed Ava by the shoulders and tugged her close, lips lowering to plant a big, wet one.
Ava made sure to moan really loudly as her hands slide down…She cupped Noelle’s ass with her right hand, made a mental note to inquire what kind of workout program her friend had been doing.
“Dear God,’ McKell said now.
[Ava}She squeezed the trigger.
Too. Easy.
The kiss ended, and Noelle grinned down at her. “Wow. I really felt your passion for me that time.”
“Shut up.”
“Seriously. How long have you been walking around with a huge crush on me.”
EID was just as enjoyable as the previous book in this series Seduce the Darkness. Ava’s perspective, her shortness, and her protective instincts with anyone that messes with her friends make her both spunky and likeable. Add a quirky relationship with her bloodthirsty BFF Noelle and you have some of the most memorable lines of the series. Hell, Ava likes the fact that McKell wears his victim’s fingers as jewlery, or as Patti the millionaire matchmaker would say ‘mannery’. There’s just something refreshing about a back-talking human that gives as much as she takes and would rather knife you up than discuss anything remotely icky as ‘feelings’.
If you’ve like and read other books in the Alien Huntress series, or looking for another Showalter book to add to your reading shelf, Ecstasy in Darkness hits all my paranormal hot buttons. Funny, suspenseful and sexual chemistry that makes you squirm in your seat. This author always manages to surprise on how she can keep a series fresh.
Other Books in the Series We Likey
Seduce the Darkness #4
Awaken Me Darkly #1
Enslave Me Sweetly #2
Savor Me Slowly #3
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This book had me snorting in laughter. Gena is so good at bringing forth the funny.
Also, I can’t remember his name, but he’s the alien they captured who can’t have sex with anyone because he’ll infect people. I would love for him to have his own book.
Verra sexy vamp sex in this one also. le nom.
Tori is reading this one. I still need to get on the wagon!
Between you and Pearl I’m getting my Showalter pimp shot aplenty
The sad case is, I’ve got many books from her on the shelves, I just haven’t read them yet *shameface* I think I need to start reserving reading time in my next life LOL
@KB OMG I know who you are talking about, crap what is his name….I felt really bad for him.
@Mandi I swear her longer novels are better than the novella you read w/ Kresley Cole.
@Leontine when the sci-fi mood hits you Leontine grab an Alien Huntress novel
Johnny? That the one?
So agree. Loved this one. I am SO going to get the rest of this series.
Do these books need to be read in order or can one just jump in?
@Melissa I really liked the 2nd one because she is gold…all over.
@Fiction Vixen not really. I mean there are characters from previous books but you are not lost. There is a recurring theme with the evil bitch otherworld(er) who likes to infect men, but I’ll give you DL on that side plot
OMG, another series to add to my TBR! I can’t keep up *sigh*
This series has been on my radar for awhile now. I must get to it!
Okay, I’ve been curious about this series for a while now, but I think one line of your review has just sold me – “Lieutenant Ripley meets Alien Nation with spunky wit and … sexual chemistry.” Consider me sold, hon!
Sally @ Bibrary Bookslut
I got hooked on Showalter some years and like my love of chocolate made myself sick on it. Haven’t read one of her books for quite some time now, but this and other reviews is awakening that long dormant desire to get back with her. Thanks for the really nice review and I do like your blog so very much. Nice to be with you on Saturday . . .
@Dr J I accidentally stumbled upon Showalter years ago and I haven’t been sorry since.
You and Tracy cracked me up, loved meeting with you all!!!