Review: Possessed by a Dark Warrior (Eternal Mates #9) by Felicity Heaton

Flora Reviews… Possessed by a Dark Warrior (Eternal Mates Series #9) by Felicity Heaton

Read: 31^st May – 4^th June 2016

Format: Kindle

My Goodreads Rating: 5 Stars

…So what’s this book about?

Possessed by a Dark Warrioris an emotional, passionate, action packed paranormal romance story. It’s a novel (approx 317 pages) within Felicity Heaton’s Eternal Mates series. As with most of Ms Heaton’s work, this book contains material of a sexual nature and some graphic violence and as such is only suitable for adults.

The official blurb says:

A powerful warrior and commander of the dark elf legions, Bleu is a loyal and devoted male, and one who has never failed in anything—except one thing. Love. When an elusive female dragon shifter surfaces in Hell again, giving him a mission to hurl himself into, he gladly returns to his hunt for her and the deadly blade she stole from his prince seven centuries ago, but as he closes in on his prey, fate reveals she is far more than his enemy.

Having escaped from the black market arena and her life as a slave, Taryn sets her sights back on the task she began seven hundred years ago when her brother stole a precious sword, but in the three centuries she’s been a captive, everything has changed. Corrupted by a craving for power, her brother has become dangerously obsessed with finding the blade and using it to claim the ultimate treasure—the position of King of Hell.

Faced with having to end her beloved twin to stop him from bringing all of Hell to its knees before him, will Taryn be strong enough to use the very blade he seeks against him? And when Bleu finally catches his elusive prey, will he listen to his head as it demands he complete his mission or his heart as it demands he claim his eternal mate?

Possessed by a Dark Warrior is the ninth book of the series and features many characters, references and revisits situations already described in previous books. Therefore, I don’t know if it can successfully be read as a standalone story. However, Ms Heaton uses her experience to try to bridge any gaps by weaving pertinent information throughout this book.

…so, what did I like about it?

I am already a big fan of Ms Heaton’s Eternal Mates series and love her writing style! Her world building is amazing; it is her mix of fantasy and reality that captures my attention right from the start. Her characters are never black or white, good or evil but a complex mix of positive and negative traits and emotions which they either have to embrace or overcome; Bleu and Taryn are no exception. Their historical ‘baggage’ plays a major part in this adventure and has shaped them into who they are and how they deal with what life throws at them.

I have already mentioned in previous reviews how I love the way Ms Heaton makes the most explicit sexual scenes very romantic – I think she’s a very talented writer because, for me, a story is only really erotic if I’m emotionally connected to the characters involved, Ms Heaton gives her characters such depth that they do become real, but it’s not just her main characters, I find all of her characters complex, multifaceted and completely believable due to their very real human virtues and foibles even though most of them are mythical, paranormal beings. We have learned a bit more about a few existing Eternal Mates characters here in this tale and have been introduced to a couple more that I’m sure we’ll be seeing again in future instalments.

This story made me giggle, gasp in shock and shed a tear or two. Of course, I got caught up with the passion (who wouldn’t *blush*) but the tender insights into both Bleu and Taryn’s doubts, their feelings of “mate-unworthiness” and the growth of their trust in each other’s love was heart-warming to read.

So, ummm, was there anything I disliked about it?

Not a thing, the story was perfect.

(My only complaint is, I was already a bit in love with Bleu from previous books and feel a wee bit heartbroken that he can no longer be mine… ;-) )

So, basically what I’m saying is…

I really enjoyed this paranormal romance tale. It was a great read that made me smile, cry and feel all warm & fuzzy inside. With well written erotic thrills, heart pumping fight scenes, breathtaking aeronautic acrobatics and tons of romantic gestures. I’d recommend this book to readers who enjoy stories about the lengths we go for our siblings, betrayal, inner strength, forgiveness and of course, soul saving love.

So, have I ignited a spark of interest for POSSESSED BY A DARK WARRIOR? Click on the links below and check out the book or the Eternal Mates series yourself. Keep reading to find out more about Felicity Heaton.

Eternal Mates

Step out of Vampirerotique (London Vampires series) and into the wider world of powerful dark elves, immortal demon kings, sexy shape-shifters, lethal fae, wicked vampires, dark sorceresses, light witches and the demon-hunting organisation, Archangel… where portals link realms both terrifying and fantastical, and men are willing to risk all to claim the hearts of their eternal mates.

book cover for Eternal Mates book 1 - Kissed by a Dark Prince by Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mates book 2 - Claimed by a Demon King by Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mates 3 - Tempted by a Rogue Prince - Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mates 4 - Hunted by a Jaguar - Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mates 5 - Craved by an Alpha - Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mates 6 - Bitten by a Hellcat - Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mates 7 - Taken by a Dragon - Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mates 8 - Marked by an Assassin by Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mates book 9 - Possessed by a Dark Warrior by Felicity Heaton

Book cover for Eternal Mates book 10 - Awakened by a Demoness by Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mates book 11 - Haunted by the King Of Death by Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mates book 12 - Turned by a Tiger by Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mated book 13 - Tamed by a Tiger by Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mates book - Treasured by a Tiger by Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mates book 15 - Unchained by a Forbidden Love by Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mated book 16 - Avenged by an Angel by Felicity Heaton

book cover for Eternal Mates book 17 - Seduced by a Demon King by Felicity Heaton

If you haven’t read any of the Eternal Mates books yet, it’s never too late to start your adventures. Most can be read as standalone titles. Read my thoughts on each one or buy them for yourself using the links below.

Kissed by a Dark Prince (Eternal Mates #1) (2013)
Claimed by a Demon King (Eternal Mates #2) (2014)
Tempted by a Rogue Prince (Eternal Mates #3) (2014)
Hunted by a Jaguar (Eternal Mates #4) (2015)
Craved by an Alpha (Eternal Mates #5) (2015)
Bitten by a Hellcat (Eternal Mates #6) (2015)
Taken by a Dragon (Eternal Mates #7) (2015)
Marked by an Assassin (Eternal Mates #8) (2015)
Possessed by a Dark Warrior (Eternal Mates #9) (2016)
Awakened by a Demoness (Eternal Mates #10) (2016)
Haunted by the King of Death (Eternal Mates #11) (2016)
Turned by a Tiger (Eternal Mates #12) (2017)
Tamed by a Tiger (Eternal Mates #13) (2017)
Treasured by a Tiger (Eternal Mates #14) (2017)
Unchained by a Forbidden Love (Eternal Mates #15) (2017)
Avenged by an Angel (Eternal Mates #16) (2019)
Seduced by a Demon King (Eternal Mates #17) (2019)

Buy ETERNAL MATES SERIES in print, audiobook, ebook and audio CD through the usual places, including:

Amazon UK ¦ Amazon US ¦ Audible ¦ The Book Depository

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About The Author

Author image of Felicity Heaton — Felicity Heaton

Felicity Heaton is a New York Times and USA Today international best-selling author writing passionate paranormal romance books. In her books, she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons!

If you’re a fan of paranormal romance authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter and Christine Feehan then you will enjoy her books too.

Which of her series are for you?

If you love your angels a little dark and wicked, the best-selling Her Angel series is for you. Or if you like strong, powerful, and dark vampires then try the Vampires Realm series or any of her stand-alone vampire romance books. If you’re looking for vampire romances that are sinful, passionate and erotic then try the best-selling London Vampires series. Seven sexy and sinful Greek god brothers can be your new addiction in the Guardians of Hades series. Or how about four hot alpha shifter brothers in her Cougar Creek Mates series? Or if you prefer huge detailed worlds filled with hot-blooded alpha males in every species, from elves to demons to dragons to shifters and angels, then take a look at her Eternal Mates series.

Find Felicity or get in touch through the following places:

WEBSITE | BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | GOODREADS | INSTAGRAM

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