Reviews for The Darkness and the Night Trilogy
Penthouse Forum reviews
The Darkness and the Night: Blood and Coffee!
Review Date: December, 2010
From the Vol 44 No 12 Forum magazine review:
Thanks to Twilight and True Blood, vampires are hot and sexy again, but while Blood and Coffee taps into that trend it is definitely more of a horror fantasy than a straightforward erotic novel. Many of the characters here come to grisly ends, so it's not for the squeamish, but Lisa Lane manages to keep the action moving at a relentless pace while detailing Karen's conversion from human to vampire and all the dilemmas she faces along the way. This is the first part in a trilogy, and there are enough clues as to how the action will progress to ensure those who like a bit of gore with their sexual tension will hunt down the second and third volumes.
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Bitten by Books gives
The Darkness and the Night III: Twins of Darkness
5 Tombstones!!!
Review by: Nicole
Review date: December 21, 2009
Review rating: 5
From the review:
I have enjoyed the ride that Lisa Lane has taken me on with the first two books. But this third book took me beyond enjoyment. Through the varied twists and turns, she has offered a world beyond the imagination. The development of the twins is a reminder of how children grow into individuals of their own making despite how we may try to guide them; we can only hope that they will take the lessons we teach them. Ms. Lane has managed to entice, entrap, and thrill us with her latest installment in the Darkness and Night series, and I have enjoyed it thoroughly.
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Review date: December 21, 2009
Review rating: 5
From the review:
I have enjoyed the ride that Lisa Lane has taken me on with the first two books. But this third book took me beyond enjoyment. Through the varied twists and turns, she has offered a world beyond the imagination. The development of the twins is a reminder of how children grow into individuals of their own making despite how we may try to guide them; we can only hope that they will take the lessons we teach them. Ms. Lane has managed to entice, entrap, and thrill us with her latest installment in the Darkness and Night series, and I have enjoyed it thoroughly.
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The Deepening Gives Rave Review to
Twins of Darkness
Review by: Clayton Bye
Review date: August 19, 2009
Review Rating: One thumb up for story and content; one thumb down for editing
From the review:
Twins of Darkness is the third book in the series The Darkness and the Night by Lisa Lane. Not having read the first two installments it took me about 40 pages to get into the novel. When I picked up the book again, I read it through in one sitting. This is an event. I have a disability which severely limits my attention span.
What’s so different about Twins of Darkness? Well… The author’s style makes for effortless reading; Lane’s novel is interesting, variable and complicated without the heaviness often associated with stories of substance, and she balances her many characters and plot lines like a master. Also, this is not your typical vampire story, and although there was enough sex to make my temperature rise, the story is not just a vehicle for eroticism.
Yes, as another reviewer pointed out (in detail), there are editing and/or grammatical issues. But, and this is an important one, I was so drawn in by the story that I missed all but a few glaring spelling mistakes during my initial read. When an author can pull off such a feat, who gives a damn!
I would caution this author to make sure editing of her next book is stringent, but to otherwise keep doing what she’s doing. She has a definite voice and a wonderful imagination. Twins of Darkness stands out from the crowd.
Copyright © Clayton Clifford Bye 2009
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Review date: August 19, 2009
Review Rating: One thumb up for story and content; one thumb down for editing
From the review:
Twins of Darkness is the third book in the series The Darkness and the Night by Lisa Lane. Not having read the first two installments it took me about 40 pages to get into the novel. When I picked up the book again, I read it through in one sitting. This is an event. I have a disability which severely limits my attention span.
What’s so different about Twins of Darkness? Well… The author’s style makes for effortless reading; Lane’s novel is interesting, variable and complicated without the heaviness often associated with stories of substance, and she balances her many characters and plot lines like a master. Also, this is not your typical vampire story, and although there was enough sex to make my temperature rise, the story is not just a vehicle for eroticism.
Yes, as another reviewer pointed out (in detail), there are editing and/or grammatical issues. But, and this is an important one, I was so drawn in by the story that I missed all but a few glaring spelling mistakes during my initial read. When an author can pull off such a feat, who gives a damn!
I would caution this author to make sure editing of her next book is stringent, but to otherwise keep doing what she’s doing. She has a definite voice and a wonderful imagination. Twins of Darkness stands out from the crowd.
Copyright © Clayton Clifford Bye 2009
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Coffee Time Romance Reviews Twins of Darkness
Review by: Lototy
Review date: July, 2009
Review Rating: 3
From the review:
Book III is best experienced if you read its prequels. The characters take some time to understand if you do not know their history, but regardless they are very well written and exciting. This is certainly one of the most unique vampire novels I have come across. It is chock full of imagination and feeling; a totally fresh look at the dark side.
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Review date: July, 2009
Review Rating: 3
From the review:
Book III is best experienced if you read its prequels. The characters take some time to understand if you do not know their history, but regardless they are very well written and exciting. This is certainly one of the most unique vampire novels I have come across. It is chock full of imagination and feeling; a totally fresh look at the dark side.
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Cerebral Reviews Gives Twins of Darkness 4 Stars
Review by: Fanny
Review date: July 5, 2009
Review rating: 4
From the review:
Having read the first twenty-nine pages off and on, I continued straight through to the end. As I’ve already said, the plot is superb, and when such a plot comes along, I always marvel at the human imagination and what it can produce. I also sit and wonder if the author plotted the book out in a notebook, or whether they wrote it as they went along. I’m interested in that kind of thing.
The blurb tells all, so I don’t feel the need to repeat it in different words or give out any spoilers that the blurb doesn’t cover. What I will do is talk about the aspects that I liked the most. Karen’s daughter, Anna, can visit astral planes, and Karen is able to follow her there. I really enjoyed these scenes, and Ms. Lane’s descriptions of the places were just enough to give me an idea of the locations without boring me senseless. Later in the book, Anna brings someone back into their life using her abilities, and this lent a great twist, especially for Karen. I won’t reveal the spoiler here, but what I will say is what happens between Karen and the person ‘brought back’ gave me pause to wonder what I would do in her situation. Yes, it made me stop reading to ponder, but I see that as a good thing. A book that can make you think like that…well, it’s good, right?
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Review date: July 5, 2009
Review rating: 4
From the review:
Having read the first twenty-nine pages off and on, I continued straight through to the end. As I’ve already said, the plot is superb, and when such a plot comes along, I always marvel at the human imagination and what it can produce. I also sit and wonder if the author plotted the book out in a notebook, or whether they wrote it as they went along. I’m interested in that kind of thing.
The blurb tells all, so I don’t feel the need to repeat it in different words or give out any spoilers that the blurb doesn’t cover. What I will do is talk about the aspects that I liked the most. Karen’s daughter, Anna, can visit astral planes, and Karen is able to follow her there. I really enjoyed these scenes, and Ms. Lane’s descriptions of the places were just enough to give me an idea of the locations without boring me senseless. Later in the book, Anna brings someone back into their life using her abilities, and this lent a great twist, especially for Karen. I won’t reveal the spoiler here, but what I will say is what happens between Karen and the person ‘brought back’ gave me pause to wonder what I would do in her situation. Yes, it made me stop reading to ponder, but I see that as a good thing. A book that can make you think like that…well, it’s good, right?
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Bitten by Books gives 4.5 tombstones to
The Darkness and the Night II: Cosmic Orgasm
Review by: Nicole
Review date: December 21, 2009
Review rating: 4.5
From the review:
Lisa Lane picked up right where she left off with this emotionally packed sequel. I actually enjoyed Karen in this book more than the first. She grew not just in her vampiric self but as a woman and a soon to be mother. Her journeys kept me lounging on the couch, unable to put the book down and leave her to face the atrocities she was going though alone. There were actually a few spots in the plot that I was not expecting, and that made the tale even that much better. If you are looking for a new vampire series with a heroine that doesn’t have the easy life but keeps on going, then this is the series for you. Karen is one vampire that you won’t forget!
Review date: December 21, 2009
Review rating: 4.5
From the review:
Lisa Lane picked up right where she left off with this emotionally packed sequel. I actually enjoyed Karen in this book more than the first. She grew not just in her vampiric self but as a woman and a soon to be mother. Her journeys kept me lounging on the couch, unable to put the book down and leave her to face the atrocities she was going though alone. There were actually a few spots in the plot that I was not expecting, and that made the tale even that much better. If you are looking for a new vampire series with a heroine that doesn’t have the easy life but keeps on going, then this is the series for you. Karen is one vampire that you won’t forget!
Phoebe Jordan Gives 4 Open Books to Cosmic Orgasm
Review by: Phoebe Jordan
Review date: April 22, 2009
Review rating: 4
From the review:
This book is much more exciting and scarier than the first book because now I have a sense of who is evil and who isn't unlike the first book. I like Karen more in this novel because she has come to accept that she is a vampire and doesn't have to kill a human in order to survive. There were some pretty scary and heartbreaking scenes in this book that I enjoyed reading about because it really helped me understand Karen and even Billy more than I did before. I finished the book much quicker than the first and by the time I read the last sentence in the last chapter I really wanted Lisa Lane's next and conclusion to her The Darkness & the Night series to be published already so I could read it. I give this book 4 Open Books
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Review date: April 22, 2009
Review rating: 4
From the review:
This book is much more exciting and scarier than the first book because now I have a sense of who is evil and who isn't unlike the first book. I like Karen more in this novel because she has come to accept that she is a vampire and doesn't have to kill a human in order to survive. There were some pretty scary and heartbreaking scenes in this book that I enjoyed reading about because it really helped me understand Karen and even Billy more than I did before. I finished the book much quicker than the first and by the time I read the last sentence in the last chapter I really wanted Lisa Lane's next and conclusion to her The Darkness & the Night series to be published already so I could read it. I give this book 4 Open Books
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Phoebe Jordan Reviews
The Darkness and the Night I: Blood and Coffee
Review by: Phoebe Jordan
Review date: April 19, 2009
Review rating: 3.5
From the review:
I had a good time reading this novel because it was different from many of the novels that I usually read. I both liked and disliked Karen because even though she is a strong female character there are times that I really thought she could have done things differently if she wanted to. This also goes the same for Billy the vampire who turns Karen because seems like a nice loving guy but then he shows his true colors as a psyhco. There were some very steamy sex scenes between Karen and Billy that I really enjoyed because they have this attraction to one another even though at first Karen hates Billy for turning her. I also felt kind of creeped out when I read some the scary suspense scenes throughout the novel and I should expect that since it is a dark horror erotic novel with vampires. I enjoyed reading the novel though sometimes I wondered who was good and who was evil throughout the novel because sometimes Karen seemed like she was headed towards being evil while somtimes Billy was headed towards actually being good. Towards the end of the novel I was really looking forward to reading the next The Darkness & the Night series to find out what else is in store for Karen and Billy after the way this novel ended. I give this book 3.5 Open Books
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Review date: April 19, 2009
Review rating: 3.5
From the review:
I had a good time reading this novel because it was different from many of the novels that I usually read. I both liked and disliked Karen because even though she is a strong female character there are times that I really thought she could have done things differently if she wanted to. This also goes the same for Billy the vampire who turns Karen because seems like a nice loving guy but then he shows his true colors as a psyhco. There were some very steamy sex scenes between Karen and Billy that I really enjoyed because they have this attraction to one another even though at first Karen hates Billy for turning her. I also felt kind of creeped out when I read some the scary suspense scenes throughout the novel and I should expect that since it is a dark horror erotic novel with vampires. I enjoyed reading the novel though sometimes I wondered who was good and who was evil throughout the novel because sometimes Karen seemed like she was headed towards being evil while somtimes Billy was headed towards actually being good. Towards the end of the novel I was really looking forward to reading the next The Darkness & the Night series to find out what else is in store for Karen and Billy after the way this novel ended. I give this book 3.5 Open Books
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Bitten by Books Loves Blood and Coffee
Review by: Nicole
Review date: August 7, 2009
Review Rating: 3.5
From the review:
This is a strangely compelling tale of blood, love, lust, and betrayal. While it seems slightly choppy in some places, I was compelled to continue reading by the obvious emotions and raw talent of Lisa Lane. Though reminiscent of a Young Adult novel in the way the story is told, the sensual scenes make it quite obvious that it is an adult content tale. The adult-oriented scenes are earthy with a violent undertone that may make some readers uncomfortable. Please be forewarned there is a rape scene within these pages; so if that is an issue that you do not want to contend with, then this may not be the book for you. However, overall, I found this to be an interesting and different tale of vampires. One that has me intrigued as to where Ms. Lane is going with this obvious start to a new series.
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Review date: August 7, 2009
Review Rating: 3.5
From the review:
This is a strangely compelling tale of blood, love, lust, and betrayal. While it seems slightly choppy in some places, I was compelled to continue reading by the obvious emotions and raw talent of Lisa Lane. Though reminiscent of a Young Adult novel in the way the story is told, the sensual scenes make it quite obvious that it is an adult content tale. The adult-oriented scenes are earthy with a violent undertone that may make some readers uncomfortable. Please be forewarned there is a rape scene within these pages; so if that is an issue that you do not want to contend with, then this may not be the book for you. However, overall, I found this to be an interesting and different tale of vampires. One that has me intrigued as to where Ms. Lane is going with this obvious start to a new series.
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