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Kiss of the Night
First published 2004 · 427 pages
A high-stakes, mythic romance where a deeply lonely immortal warrior finally finds the one person who can truly see him.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into the golden age of paranormal romance, where the stakes are apocalyptic and the heroes are delightfully tortured. The narrative moves at a propulsive clip, balancing intense, shadow-soaked action sequences with moments of profound emotional vulnerability and sharp, snarky banter. There is a distinct mythic atmosphere that permeates the story, grounding the steamy, star-crossed romance in a world of meddlesome gods and ancient blood curses. The prose is accessible and dialogue-driven, leaning into the melodrama of immortal angst while keeping the tone surprisingly fun and passionate. It is a deeply satisfying read for anyone who loves the trope of the isolated, forgotten warrior finally finding a fierce partner who anchors him to the world.
- Mood
- mythic
- shadowy
- swoony
- high-stakes
- Tone
- angsty
- humorous
- passionate
- dramatic
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- fated mates · overcoming ancient curses · the burden of immortality · star-crossed love
- The writing
- Fast-paced and dialogue-heavy, blending modern snark with melodramatic, mythic declarations.
- The arc
- Moves from profound, isolated loneliness to a fierce, world-defying connection.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic paranormal romance who crave tortured immortal heroes, sassy heroines, and a heavy dose of Greek mythology.
Content notes
- violence
- explicit sexual content
- blood and gore
About the book
Alternate cover edition of ISBN 0312992416 / 9780312992415
Wulf is an ancient Viking warrior with a useful but extremely aggravating power-amnesia. No one who meets him in person can remember him 5 minutes later. It makes it easy to have one-night stands, but hard to have a meaningful relationship, and without true love he can never regain his soul.
When he finally meets Cassandra, the one woman who can remember him, she turns out to be the princess of the cursed race he's sworn to hunt-and forbidden to him. The two of them must face ancient curses, prophecies, and the direct meddling of the Greek gods to find true happiness at last.
Description from Open Library.
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