Immortals After Dark discussion

Join us for our reread of A Hunger Like No Other from July 16th to July 31st!

Book Description:

Acclaimed author Kresley Cole introduces a sizzling new series with this tale of a fierce werewolf and a bewitching vampire—unlikely soul mates whose passion will test the boundaries of life and death.

A mythic warrior who'll stop at nothing to possess her...

After enduring years of torture from the vampire horde, Lachlain MacRieve, leader of the Lykae Clan, is enraged to find the predestined mate he's waited millennia for is a vampire. Or partly one. This Emmaline is a small, ethereal half Valkyrie/half vampire, who somehow begins to soothe the fury burning within him.

A vampire captured by her wildest fantasy...

Sheltered Emmaline Troy finally sets out to uncover the truth about her deceased parents—until a powerful Lykae claims her as his mate and forces her back to his ancestral Scottish castle. There, her fear of the Lykae—and their notorious dark desires—ebbs as he begins a slow, wicked seduction to sate her own dark cravings.

An all-consuming desire...

Yet when an ancient evil from her past resurfaces, will their desire deepen into a love that can bring a proud warrior to his knees and turn a gentle beauty into the fighter she was born to be?

Participants should feel free to post their thoughts on the book, post questions for the other readers, and to join in on the discussion of Lachlain and Emma's unforgettable romance.

I love this book! Can't wait to pick it up and start the re-read.

I really started out not liking Lachlain very much. I felt bad for him about the torture but still hated how he treated Emmaline. Only Kresley Cole could turn things around to make him likable. I liked the part where he realized she was a descendent of Gods when all along he had been saying she wasn't good enough for him because she was a vampire. Does anyone else think she would have been just as spunky as her Aunts if she had been allowed to "drink from the source" instead of surviving her earlier years on bagged blood? It almost feels like they handicapped her.

Melissa wrote: "I really started out not liking Lachlain very much. I felt bad for him about the torture but still hated how he treated Emmaline. Only Kresley Cole could turn things around to make him likable. I l..."

I think if she'd been made to feel less ashamed of being born a vampire maybe, it wasn't the blood so much as the acceptance of her nature that it represented when Lachlain let her drink. And her new belief that she wasn't evil because she was part vampire.

I'm starting my re-read tonight!!

I loved this book! I need to re-read soon!

I love this book too is one of my favorites I have re-read it a couple of times and will keep on reading it ;)

I have to admit that I cheated a bit. When I finished The Warlord Wants Forever, I immediately retread this one. The thing with the Lykae is that they are so stubborn. But I have to say that they are my favourite heroes in this series. When they turn that corner for their mate they do it big time. And I loved Emmaline's spunk.

Susan wrote: "I have to admit that I cheated a bit. When I finished The Warlord Wants Forever, I immediately retread this one. The thing with the Lykae is that they are so stubborn. But I have to say that they a..."

I have to agree with you Susan the Lykae are my favorite too, and like you I started a little early on reading it as well. This was my first time rereading it so I guess I was a little too excited to get started. I still loved it as much as the first time maybe more because I knew what was going to happen. I'm not looking forward to the next book it was my least favorite but here's hoping I love it the second time around.

just started my reread yesterday and I am at about 25%. This is my favorite in the series and although I am normally a vampire girl I LOVE her lykae somethin' fearce. Lachaine is one of my favorite heroes.

Nadia, I was glad to read your post. I too find that the next one is my least favourite in the whole series.

I finished my re-read and really enjoyed it. Lachlain is still one of my favorite H's. Emma is a sweetie and I love how she comes into her own, especially at the end.

So many fun surprises in this book and it's amazing all the little hints and clues KC wove into the story that then come back around later in books like Lothaire and Pleasures of a Dark Prince. (Love that scene at Val Hall that we see from Lachlain's POV, then we get to see it from Garreth's POV in his book.)

You know who continues to intrigue me is Kristoff. Emma's first cousin, legitimate king of the Horde, Lothaire's half-brother (though we don't know that at the time.) Can hardly wait for his story.

Who also stands out for me in this book (besides Lachlain and Emma) is Nix, Regin, and Bowen, of course, but also Furie, even though she is only ever referred to and has no dialogue. I feel for her fictional self, chained to the bottom of the ocean for millennia. I'm also glad that KC has pretty much put Annika in the background since AHLNO.

Almost done with the reread of this one. I love Lachlain so much and I love the advice that Bowne give to Emma about handling him. It seems to work pretty well for her too. I had forgotten about the way that she handled him getting her drunk on his blood. What she did to him was too funny. He seemed to enjoy it though so...:)

Going to start the reread soon.

I hope to start this sometime this week.

This is one of my favourites in the series. I just love those Lykaes.

Susan wrote: "This is one of my favourites in the series. I just love those Lykaes."

Yeah. I love this book too. My first IAD book and I've reread it several times already.

Loved this book. Again, I wish there were more scenes on lykae race. (They were getting a half vamp-half valkyrie for a queen, their king was seemingly resurrected from the dead. I think there should he more emotion? Outrage? Something from the people of this race.) Emm and dad scene was awesome. At least uncle desi kind of redeemed himself in the eyes of emma.
This is the first book where I read ahout the scheming betrayer Lothaire, immediately I knew I love him. This book was not exactly stellar for me, but it was a platform to introduce characters and pairings that kept me hooked to this series.

Arianne wrote: "Loved this book. Again, I wish there were more scenes on lykae race. (They were getting a half vamp-half valkyrie for a queen, their king was seemingly resurrected from the dead. I think there shou..."

I agree with you Arianne. She gets into one fight with Cass (I think that's her name) and there are no other conflicts about her being their Queen. Do you think the reaction was minimal because most of the Lykae were supposed to be in the United States and perhaps hadn't heard the news yet?

Melissa wrote: "Arianne wrote: "Loved this book. Again, I wish there were more scenes on lykae race. (They were getting a half vamp-half valkyrie for a queen, their king was seemingly resurrected from the dead. I..."

I think it was because a) the Lykae hold Mates as sacred and b) Lachlain and Bowen were amongst the only Lykae who knew and they were keeping it a secret until Lachlain could lock it down with Emma.

Finished! Enjoyed the reread... love this book.
Kinda want to start on the next book now... also one of my favs.

Finished it! This is one of my favorite in the series. I love Lachlain and Emma together. It would be nice to see what is going on with them now. Seems like we haven't heard from them in a while.

Jessica wrote: "Finished it! This is one of my favorite in the series. I love Lachlain and Emma together. It would be nice to see what is going on with them now. Seems like we haven't heard from them in a while."

Agreed!

I finally started this. I am already falling back in love again. I think the beginning is very iconic and unforgettable. Cole puts us right in Emmaline's place. Would you want your mate to be some barely human, beastly man, who is chasing you like a predator? I couldn't stop reading this the first time, and I only wish I had time to fall into this book and read it straight through right now. Unfortunately, I'm having to squeeze it in amongst other stuff right now.

I can't not say this...This is probably the best of this series! I mean...This book could do no wrong for me :P

I loved how Emma became strong and went looking for her Dad. That was brilliant. Love Lachlain. What is there to not love this Lykan!!

Ah, Its just...Awesome. I Love that book sooo feaking much.

I love the lykae. They are fierce sexy men. My favorite quote from the book. When Lachlain is talking about Emma "They could compose sonnets about her ass".

I loved that quote too Stephanie. Lachaine has some really good ones.

Now this book is my absolute FAV!!! I fell in love with Lachlain when he said "YOU!"
*daydreams* First impressions are everything and that one floored me. Its one of the most memorable moments, it introduces his type of character from the very beginning. One that I love! Can you imagine your first encounter to be this hot sexy alpha male barreling toward you with such focus *fans self* HOT HOT!! And i simply adore Emma! They are a perfect match!

Jessica wrote: "Finished it! This is one of my favorite in the series. I love Lachlain and Emma together. It would be nice to see what is going on with them now. Seems like we haven't heard from them in a while."

I know I would love to see them have children!

Yeah, Savannah, I had a similar feeling when I read this, both times!

This is one of my favorite books EVER! I've re-read it too many times to count.

I almost want to reread it again and I just reread it last month!

@savannah OMG yes, the "YOU!" scene was brilliant. It's one of those moments when you think who's that poor "You" but secretly hope it's totally you. Haha yes the book is awesome. Love love love it

I love this book. I picked it up again for an hour last night and just got sucked into it. Yet again.

I know exactly what you mean. Not only that, but hard to put down!

My favorite in the series!!!!!! I've re-read this book to many times to remember!! The lykae are so HAWT!!!!!! Mmmmm yummy yummy