Crave the Night: A Midnight Breed Novel by Lara Adrian (English) Paperback Book

Description: Crave the Night by Lara Adrian With the acclaimed Midnight Breed series, New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian has written thrilling novels of electrifying romance and heart-pounding suspense—page-turners in which humans and vampires live tenuously side by side. In Crave the Night, Adrian brings the Breed and its world to the brink of war, where even the deepest passion can shatter into violence. Born and raised to be an emotionless killing machine, Nathan is one of the most lethal Breed vampires in existence. A key member of the Order—an elite group of warriors charged with protecting both mortals and vampires—Nathan executes each mission with flawless precision and a total lack of mercy. Now he must pursue a powerful, hidden enemy. But Nathans hard discipline and training are no match for the fierce pull he feels toward a young woman he has no right to desire—a woman of wealth and high social standing who has long been promised to another Breed male, and who may also prove to be the key to rooting out Nathans elusive quarry. Jordana lives a life of glittering privilege as a member of a prominent Breed family in Boston. Surrounded by fine things and fawning admirers, Jordana wants for nothing—until she crosses paths with a dark, intense warrior from the Order and finds herself swept into an impulsive, sizzling kiss that neither of them will forget. As much as she tries to deny her deep feelings for Nathan, Jordana cannot resist the craving to be near him, to break through his forbidding walls and see the man he truly is. But getting close to Nathan will thrust Jordana into a treacherous new world, forcing her to risk all she has and all she knows about herself and her past. And loving this seductive man could be the most dangerous temptation of all.Praise for Crave the Night "[A] thrilling and romantic read."—RT Book Reviews "Stunning in its flawless execution . . . The sexual tension between Nathan and Jordana is off the charts and sizzles each of the pages."—Under the Covers "Impossible to put down."—Fresh Fiction "Steamy and intense."—Publishers Weekly FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Lara Adrian is the New York Times bestselling author of the Midnight Breed series, including the novels Kiss of Midnight, Kiss of Crimson, Midnight Awakening, Midnight Rising, Veil of Midnight, Ashes of Midnight, Shades of Midnight, Taken by Midnight, Deeper than Midnight, Darker After Midnight, Edge of Dawn, Crave the Night, and the eBook novella A Taste of Midnight. Review "The adventure continues in the twelfth Midnight Breed novel from prolific and talented [Lara] Adrian. This time its Nathan, a first generation Breed vampire who was raised as an emotionless hunter, who takes center stage. In the previous book, the revelation of a new enemy turned the world of the Breeds and humans upside down, forging new alliances. Although polar opposites, the fire that sparks between Nathan and privileged Jordana Gates is not to be denied—ensuring readers are in for one thrilling and romantic read!"—RT Book Reviews "Nothing beats good writing and that is what ultimately makes Lara Adrian stand out amongst her peers. . . . Adrian doesnt hold back with the intensity or the passion. The sexual tension between Nathan and Jordana is off the charts and sizzles each of the pages. While slow-burning in intensity at the beginning, Adrian really shows off her writing skill in a series of twists that will surely make readers head spin. . . . Crave the Night is stunning in its flawless execution. Lara Adrian has the rare ability to lure readers right into her books, taking them on a ride they will never forget."—Under the Covers "Impossible to put down."—Fresh Fiction"Adrians steamy and intense twelfth Midnight Breed vampire romance adds new dimensions and new conflicts to her near-future world. . . . This installment is sure to delight established fans and will also be accessible to new readers."—Publishers Weekly "Every time I open a new Midnight Breed book I am instantly sucked back in to this world and held captive until the last page. . . . Crave the Night is another action-packed, well-written love story from one of the leading authors of paranormal romance. This series shows no signs of slowing down and I think fans will be delighted with the newest addition."—Fiction Vixen "Crave the Night is full of action, suspense and of course Lara Adrians signature sexual tension."—The Book Nympho Review Quote "The adventure continues in the twelfth Midnight Breed novel from prolific and talented [Lara] Adrian. This time its Nathan, a first generation Breed vampire who was raised as an emotionless hunter, who takes center stage. In the previous book, the revelation of a new enemy turned the world of the Breeds and humans upside down, forging new alliances. Although polar opposites, the fire that sparks between Nathan and privileged Jordana Gates is not to be denied--ensuring readers are in for one thrilling and romantic read!" -- RT Book Reviews Excerpt from Book 1 The undulating crowd packed onto the dance floor inside the throbbing Boston nightclub seemed to collectively sense that death had entered the building. Nathan took only the barest notice of the sudden change in atmosphere. As one of the Breed, hed long grown used to the reaction he had on humans. As a warrior member of the Order and a first--generation Breed male---the most powerful of his kind---Nathans presence often put even other vampires on alert. But it was the other part of his nature, the fact that he was born and raised a Hunter, one of a dark legion bred for killing and stripped of all emotion or attachment, which broadcast an unspoken, visceral terror into the room. He saw it in every pair of eyes that furtively glanced his way now through the swirling dance lights in the darkened club. "They dont look happy to see us," quipped Rafe, one of three other Breed warriors who reported to Nathan as their squad captain. "I doubt Cassian Gray will welcome the Order with open arms either." This from Nathans lieutenant, Elijah, in the slow, laid--back Texas drawl that belied the vampires quick skill with any one of the blades or firearms bristling from his weapons belt. From the other side of Eli, Jax, the third member of tonights patrol, quirked a slender black eyebrow over his almond--shaped eyes. "Its not like we left on the best of terms last time." No, they hadnt. The last time Nathan and his crew had stepped inside the former church that was now one of the citys most popular---and least reputable---hot spots, it ended with the clubs proprietor, Cassian Gray, calling in an armed unit of the Joint Urban Security Taskforce Initiative Squad. The Order didnt have time to deal with any public or political fallout from JUSTIS tonight. And if Cass thought he could hide behind the palms hed greased so well within that combined Breed and human police organization, he was wrong. Dead wrong, if thats the way he wanted to play it. The Order had recently come across intel indicating Cass might have other, unknown allies in his pocket. Allies who would make his law enforcement and criminal underworld connections seem like worthless puppets. Tonight, Nathan and his squad had been tasked with bringing the mysterious club owner in to the Orders Boston command center for questioning. "Come on. Lets go find the bastard." Ignoring the sharp spike of adrenaline and anxious perspiration injected into the general mlange of stale liquor, smoke, and perfume that hung like a fog in the club, Nathan gestured for his team to follow him deeper inside. "Eli, you and Jax search the public rooms. Rafe and I will take the offices in back." With the two warriors heading off on his instructions, Rafe fell in alongside Nathan to cut a path through the crowds on their way to La Nottes owners quarters. There was no security to stop them once they reached Casss office, suggesting the man was either working the floor of his club as he so enjoyed or not in the building at all. Nathan hoped it was the former. If not, this unannounced visit was sure to get back to Cass one way or another, and the Order didnt want to give the son of a bitch any cause for alarm. They wanted nothing to send him to ground before they could interrogate him about who---or, rather, what---he truly was. Nathan stalked up to the black--painted steel door with the word PRIVATE scratched into it from the tip of a serrated blade. The dead bolt and secondary lock were no trouble at all for the power of his Breed mind. Nathan freed the bolt and the other tumbled open with little more than a seconds concentration. He pushed the door wide and Rafe followed him into the darkened office. Neither of them needed artificial light; Breed eyesight was flawless, all the more so in the dark. Nathan made a quick visual scan of the empty room and cursed. "Hes already gone." No sign of Cassian Gray at all. The desk was cleared of all papers and personal effects. No computer tablet lying conveniently in the open for them to confiscate. Nothing but a carefully vacated office. If Nathan had to guess, he figured Cass had been gone for several hours at least. Maybe a full day or more. "Dammit," he gritted through clenched teeth. Rafe meanwhile had broken into a cabinet of paper files and ledgers on the other side of the room. "Just a bunch of accounting records and supply receipts in here. Bar equipment, liquor invoices, band contracts for the club." The blond vampire shot Nathan a wry look. "Where do you suppose Cass keeps the books for the real moneymaking parts of this operation? Nothing in here at all that mentions the fight arena downstairs or the gambling, pimping, and blood trading. Nothing in here about the other pursuits La Notte caters to either." Nathan grunted. Casss illegal and other unconventional activities provided in the restricted--access lower level of his club were no secret, but criminal or not, he was careful to protect the interests of himself and his clientele. The records for those parts of his business were surely kept somewhere far more secure than his office at the club. No, Cassian Gray was a man who knew when and how to keep his secrets. Rafe had now abandoned the file cabinets to move farther into the gloomy office space. "Hey, check it out," he called over his shoulder to Nathan. "Theres another door over here." The warrior opened it and blew out a whistle. "You gotta see this, man." Nathan walked over to find a bedroom on the other side of the door. A king--size four--poster bed draped in black satin sheets dominated the room. The rails between the posters dripped with leather straps and an assortment of manacles and buckled restraints, a few bearing sharp metal spikes. Rafe barked out a laugh. "Whoever Cassian Gray is, hes one twisted fuck." Nathan stared at the accoutrements of sexual deviance and torture while his friend and comrade stepped inside to jingle one of the studded harnesses. "Leave it alone, Rafe. Were wasting time. Cass isnt here, obviously. Lets go find the others and get out of here." As Rafe dropped the leather strap and they prepared to leave, Jax rushed in to meet them. His face was drawn and grave. "Weve got a problem." "You find Cass?" Nathan asked. Jax shook his head. "Apparently, we just missed him, if you can believe any of the club staff. The problem is Aric Chase. Hes downstairs at the cages. With Rune." "Jesus Christ," Rafe hissed, coming up beside Nathan. "Elis trying to break it up," Jax said. "But Aric wont stand down. Shits about to get ugly." Nathan growled a curse. "Is Carys here too?" "Not tonight," Rafe said. "Shes at the art museum with Jordana Gates. The two of them are hosting a patrons reception. Theyve been planning it for months." Nathan gave a tight nod, grateful for that small mercy. The last thing Carys Chase needed was to see her twin brother take a beating from the cage--fighting killer whod recently begun sharing her bed. If the Breed fighter and the daywalking female had shared anything else---namely a blood bond---Aric wouldnt be the only member of the Chase family determined to kick Runes swarthy ass. Hell, Nathan would likely be willing to join that fight himself too. He took off at a dead run, heading with Rafe and Jax for the cage arena in the lower level of La Notte. Shouts and roars and bloodthirsty applause thundered from the bowels of the former church. And no sooner had he descended into the illegal sporting den than Nathan spotted Aric and Rune. They stood in front of the cages, Eli positioned in between them, mostly holding Aric back. Both Breed males were flashing fangs, eyes glowing bright amber in the dim light of the arena. Nathan scowled at Jax. "What the fucks going on?" "Im not sure. It was already getting heated when Eli and I got down here." Another of La Nottes fighters, a blond, long--haired Breed male named Syn, met Nathans hot glare from nearby as the din ratcheted up even higher among the spectators gathered in the arena. "Better rein in your baby warrior before Rune leaves him in bloodied shreds." "Whats Runes problem with Aric tonight?" Syn smirked. "Runes problem?" He shook his head. "Rune was minding his own business, just taking a breather and enjoying some refreshment before tonights first match." The way Syn leaned on the word refreshment told Nathan that when Aric found him, Rune was likely feeding from one of the paid human blood Hosts employed by Cass to serve his fighters and VIP clientele. "Your boy started talking shit," Syn went on. "Started telling Rune the Order had its eye on him. That hed better watch his step or he was gonna get ashed." Holy hell. Nathan acknowledged that this confrontation probably shouldnt surprise him, but Arics personal dislike of the brutal cage fighter had nothing to do with Order business. Not yet, anyway. If Aric and Caryss father, Sterling Chase, ever found out his daughter had taken up with an unapologetic underworld player like Rune, Nathan had no doubt the Order as a whole would definitely have something to say about it. Nathan, Rafe, and Jax pushed through the jeering crowd just in time to see Aric lunge past Elijah to grab hold of Rune. Aric body--slammed the big fighter into the nearby cage, fangs bared and eyes aglow with fury. He threw a couple of wild punches, each deftly avoided by Rune. Arics anger opened him wide for a punishing blow. Rune didnt hit back. He was glaring lethally, his savage face twisted in rage. But under his shaggy mane of dark brown hair, the undefeated fighter with more kills to his name than any other be Details ISBN0345532651 Author Lara Adrian Short Title CRAVE THE NIGHT Pages 384 Language English ISBN-10 0345532651 ISBN-13 9780345532657 Media Book DEWEY 813.6 Series Number 12 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-06-02 Subtitle A Midnight Breed Novel Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2015-06-02 NZ Release Date 2015-06-02 US Release Date 2015-06-02 UK Release Date 2015-06-02 Place of Publication New York Publisher Random House USA Inc Series Midnight Breed Format Paperback Imprint Dell Publishing Co Inc.,U.S. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137572137;

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