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Bound by the demon of Doubt, Sabin unintentionally destroys even the most confident of lovers. So the immortal warrior spends his time on the battlefield instead of the bedroom, victory is his only concern until he meets Gwendolyn. One taste of the beautiful redhead and he craves more. Gwen, an immortal herself, always thought she d fall for a kind human who wouldn t rouse her darker side. But when Sabin frees her from prison, battling their enemies for the claim to Pandora s box turns out to be nothing compared to the battle Sabin and Gwen will wage against love.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3602 in Books
• Published on: 2009-09-18
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

Review
'Showalter at her finest.' --New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning

'One of the premier authors of paranormal romance.' --New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole

About the Author
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gena Showalter has written over 17 novels and anthologies, including breathtaking paranormal and contemporary romances, cutting-edge young adult novels, and stunning urban fantasy.

Customer Reviews

Fantastic!
I have been an avid fan of this series and couldn't wait for this book!
The hero of this novel is Sabin the keeper of Doubt. For thousands of years he has survived carrying the demon of doubt, always hearting its poisonous voice about his deepest thoughts. He has ceased taking lovers after the last, Darla, was driven to suicide by his demon, he doesn't want to see another love one die. Continuing the search for the artefacts that will lead them to Pandora's box the Lords arrive in Egypt finding more then they bargained for.

Gwen has been held captive in the pyramid for a year, kept prisoner by the hunters as they try and fulfil their sinister plans. She is a harpy, an immortal being of immense power; however she isn't what you think. Although born to be a merciless killer she cannot bear the thought of hurting other living beings earning her the nickname of Gwendolyn the timid. Losing hope every day of ever being rescued she can't believe her luck when Sabin and his men barge in freeing her from her ungodly prison. She is instantly taken with Sabin but also afraid, not just of him but the damage she could do to him if she ever lost control.

Upon seeing Gwen, Sabin can't believe his luck. He had no hope of the war between the Lords and the Hunters ever ending, seeing the rest of his life surrounded by war. But Gwen could be the weapon he has been looking for, all he needs to do is convince her but that could be more difficult then he imagines. As well as trying to teach her to control her inner harpy he also has to fight the growing attraction he feels for her. He will not allow doubt to take another from him and will do anything to keep her at a distance. War is the most important thing in Sabin's life but can Gwen change that?

This was a brilliant book and a definite must read, Sabin was a great hero, both sweet and dangerous. Gwen works well as the female protagonist although taking longer to warm up to then the others in the series but she eventually loses the clinginess and becomes more of her own person. Although mostly Sabin and Gwen's story there are also chapters about Aeron and his mysterious new stalker, Paris and the effect of losing Sienna has on him and we even see more of Gideon and how he deals with his demon of lies. Rather then complicating the story it adds to it making it a more real and believable world and letting you know more about the different characters.

"Lords of the Underworld" series book 4
Sabin; the keeper of Doubt is the fourth immortal warrior to meet his match in the latest LOTU book. Unable to keep even the most confident of woman from self doubt when around him, Sabin has not taken a lover since his last one committed suicide over a decade ago. Yet now a small red head siren has his attention; a woman already so riddled with self doubt and insecurities that his demon Doubt hungers for her.

Gwendolyn the Timid is the complete opposite of her sisters. She's not strong, she doesn't lust for blood or violence and she doesn't find pleasure in killing anyone; at least not when she has full control of her inner Harpy. Gwen is a timid woman who takes unleashing her inner tigress (or in this case a killer Harpy even the Gods would avoid a fight with) to a whole new level. Although extremely submissive at the beginning of this book, don't believe Gwen is a weak character. An immortal, she is definitely tougher than the human heroines found in previous books, and by the end of "The Darkest Whisper" she can certainly give Anya a run for her money in a mayhem, destruction and death competition.

There are subtle undertones of humour found in this book which I love in romance, and the red hot action expected in and out of the bedroom. Unfortunately my overall enjoyment was muted somewhat by the connecting plots. I'm all for a multitude of exciting side plots, yet so much happens in "The Darkest Whisper" that the story line almost overwhelms, leaving the reader drowning in array of events; including Gwen's interaction with her sisters, orders from Cronus, the hunt for the two remaining artefacts, a variety of battle scenes as Lords confront their enemies the Hunters and a fair few more but I won't risk any major spoilers. The events I was particularly eager to follow; Aeron's (Wrath) relationship with Legion, the change in Paris (Promiscuity) and Anya's prediction concerning Gideon (Lies)are only tasty little morsels amid a fast paced and page turning romance, but will leave eager fans of this series itching to learn more.

"The Darkest Whisper" is still a very good fantasy romance but it didn't dazzle like predecessors "The Darkest Night" or "The Darkest Kiss". Perhaps this is because the intensity found between previous leading lovers Maddox and Ashlyn and Lucien and Anya is lacking between Gwen and Sabin; sacrificed for the realistic metamorphosis Gwen undertakes from timid to confident whilst escalating events endanger the Lords. Sabin and Gwen's private moments together are certainly hot in places, but this book appears more about the multitude of threats facing the Lords and the discovery of new enemies. Gwen and Sabin just happen to meet up and fall in love whilst major events threatening the future of the Lords take place, rather than their romance taking precedence in the story line. Lastly I disliked how the pair overcomes Doubt; far too easy and very unlike the acceptance found between Ashlyn and Violence or Danika and Pain.

JUST TOO GOOD!
This book like the previous ones is breath taking WOW, and leaves you hungry for more, can't wait for the next installment