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Lords of the Underworld Collection 1: The Darkest Night\The Darkest Kiss\The Darkest Pleasure

This collection includes 'The Darkest Night,' 'The Darkest Kiss,' and 'The Darkest Pleasure,' which delve into the lives of supernatural beings entangled in passionate and dangerous relationships. The series combines elements of romance, fantasy, and suspense, offering readers an immersive experience into a world of darkness and desire. more

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Gena Showalter
Gena Showalter

Gena Showalter is an American author born in 1975. She is known for her works in the genres of fantasy and young adult literature, particularly for her romance fantasy novels. Her books have gained widespread popularity and have been recognized with numerous literary awards. more

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“Then I speak to her in a language she has never heard, I speak to her in Spanish, in the tongue of the long, crepuscular verses of Díaz Casanueva; in that language in which Joaquín Edwards preaches nationalism. My discourse is profound; I speak with eloquence and seduction; my words, more than from me, issue from the warm nights, from the many solitary nights on the Red Sea, and when the tiny dancer puts her arm around my neck, I understand that she understands. Magnificent language!”

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