Beyond the Darkness

Written by Alexandra Ivy

Narrated by Arika Rapson

Salvatore Giuliani is not a happy werewolf. It's his duty as leader to track down the pureblood females who can keep his people from extinction. But the moment he catches scent of Harley, a pureblood held by a pack of mangy curs, his savage need for her obliterates all other instincts. And the only thing worse than being captured is finding that beautiful, independent Harley defiantly refuses to become his mate.

Harley has been taught to distrust all Weres, especially their arrogant king. She won't be used for breeding or bonded against her will, not even to a man who makes every nerve tingle with awareness. Yet Salvatore is her key to saving the family she never knew she had-if she dares to succumb to his dark, predatory desire, and face a vicious enemy sworn to destroy them both . . .

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Nov 18, 2013
• ISBN: 9781452685083

Alexandra Ivy

Alexandra Ivy graduated from Truman University with a degree in theatre before deciding she preferred to bring her characters to life on paper rather than stage. She started her career writing traditional regencies before moving into the world of paranormal with her USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestselling series The Guardians of Eternity. Now she writes a wide variety of genres that include paranormal, erotica, and romantic suspense.

Reviews for Beyond the Darkness

[sbshepherd · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Harley & the King of Weres are the topic for this book. The book was exciting and on the edge

[bookjunkie777 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Harley & the King of Weres are the topic for this book. The book was exciting and on the edge

[deserie4comfort · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Beyond the Darkness is the 6th book in Alexandra Ivy’s Guardians of Eternity series. Of course this being the last book yet released in the series, so far, I believe the series is pretty solid and very satisfying. The only issue I would raise is that each book seems to have the same issues and the same story line, with different characters. Not to say I didn’t enjoy it……I definitely did. I am a huge fan of paranormal romance novels and series, and so I am always looking for new ones to read. I can definitely say that Ms. Ivy didn’t disappoint. This book in the series takes a different perspective than that of the rest, meaning this was not the love development between a vampire and his love, but instead of the King of Were’s and his Mate. I can say that I was not entirely thrilled to read about Salvatore’s story and I am still unable to make the determination that I like him yet but I was pleasantly pleased to see the previous characters and get introduced to Harley (Salvatore’s mate).The action and suspense in the story kept me on edge and I enjoyed the mystery surrounding all the evil that was occurring. **SPOILER**Salvatore continued his search for the four genetically altered pureblood cubs and has finally stumbled across the third, Harley. He is surprised when he realizes that the third of the female cubs is not only within his grasp, but is also his true mate. Harley is living and kept hidden by Caine, the upstart cur who's been using Harley's blood to try to find his personal holy grail - turning curs into purebloods and being the messiah of the species. Caine has lied to Harley for her entire life saying that her sisters were dead and that the Were King is looking for her so he can kill her. So when Harley runs across, okay, okay, actually traps, the Were King she is anything but receptive to him. The relationship between these two is an excellent match as Harley continually puts him in his place and he teaches Harley to open up about her feelings.Excellent novel, and fun, fast read. I won't go into further to prevent spoilers. Very much enjoyed it.

[damarisgcr · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I swear Alexandra Ivy never lets me down with her books. I seriously have not found one of her books in her Guardians of eternity series that I just did not like. I loved Salvatore and Harley. They were perfect for each other in my opinion. This book made me laugh a couple of times at Levet the lil gargoyle pain in the butt lol and Salvatore's personality. I have to say that I was not looking forward to read about Salvatore at first only because in the other books Alexandra didn't really focus on him and the one book she did I hated him lol, but I am happy I read it and got to know Salvatore's character because I love him! He was so funny, sweet and powerful. Harley's character sorta urked me though. I felt like she was a lot like Regan and didn't really have her own personality. She reminded me of Regan in a lot of ways so it was like reading about the same female. That was the only problem I had with the book. I love how Alexandra makes sure that all the previous characters from the other books are in each book. I love Styx! I also love where the story is heading and I can not wait to read Tane's story. I read the sneak peek at the end of the book and OMG! LOL it's going to be one hell of a read!! :-)

[bhryk0 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Salvatore Giuliani, King of Werewolves had been taken prisoner by some rogue curs but he has just been rescured by Tane, a vampire (and to the werewolves a leech and not to be trusted) but Tane has left Salvatore and Levit so he can find the Jinn Demon who should not be alive. Salvatore decides to travel on to find the cur who kidnapped him and in the process he meets Harley (one of his full blood, specially bred werewolves, who was kidnapped at birth along with her sisters).Caine, the cur in question has looked after Harley since she was a baby and has told her lies about the King of Weres, so when she meets him she sets a trap for him as he is not to be trusted. It does not take her long to learn that Salvatore tells a different story, then she realises that Caine has been lying to her for 30 years. Salvatore tells her that 2 of her sisters, she was told were dead, are in fact alive.Things start to get a bit hot between Harley and Salvatore - Harley fights the fact that she is Salvatore's mate for awhile until she has to give in. They are chasing a zombie werewolf who Salvatore thought he had killed and a demon lord who wants to rule the world.I found it quite a good story, paranormal imagination and all. This is a good series. We have now met 3 of the sisters stolen at birth.