The Darkness Within

Rebecca Hefner

Mar 2019 · Etherya's Earth Book 3 · Reading Goddess Press, LLC

About this ebook

From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Hefner

An antihero struggles to reform as he battles desire for the woman he can never have...

Arderin, princess of the illustrious Vampyre kingdom, has always marched to the beat of her own drum. Motivated by a calling to heal others, frustration consumes her since her brother, King Sathan, doesn't understand her desire to study medicine in the human world. Moreover, the son of the Dark Lord Crimeous now inhabits their compound, armed with his sharp tongue and dark nature.

Darkrip has been enthralled by Arderin since the night he knocked her unconscious and sent her down the river, prompting the end of the War of the Species. Never has he met a woman more beautiful and passionate. Frustrated by her dramatics and consumed by desire for her, he vows to stay away. For the son of Crimeous, with his malevolent blood, could never have children or a normal life.

When Crimeous threatens both their lives, forcing them into a shared captivity, they do everything possible to escape and survive. As their connection grows, so does their attraction. Together, they forge ahead in the conflict against the Dark Lord, determined to deny temptation. But the Universe is fickle and can muddle with even the best intentions...

**Reformed hero lovers unite! This one's for you! The Etherya's Earth fantasy romance series is best read in order although each book does have its own featured hero/heroine and HEA. Content information can be found on the author's website

The Etherya's Earth Series (also available as audiobooks)

Prequel: The Dawn of Peace

#1: The End of Hatred 

#2: The Elusive Sun 

#3: The Darkness Within 

#4: The Reluctant Savior

#4.5: Immortal Beginnings

#5: The Impassioned Choice 

#5.5: Two Souls United 

#6: The Cryptic Prophecy 

#6.5: Garridan's Mate

#7: The Diplomatic Heir

#7.5: Sebastian's Fate

#8: The Solitary Protector

Search terms: fantasy romance, medium burn romance, paranormal romance, PNR, steamy romance, mythology, Gods, demons, alpha hero, Etherya's Earth, antihero, reformed antihero, antiheroine, reformed antiheroine, slayer, vampire, goddess, enemies to lovers, forced proximity.

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Perfect for fans of KF Breene, Britt Andrews, Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham, Tate James, Angel Lawson, Siobhan Davis, Crystal Ash, Eva Ashwood, Raven Kennedy, Kait Ballenger, Ruby Dixon, Ella Maven, Holly Roberds, Amanda Aggie, Nikki St. Crowe, J. Bree, Elizabeth Briggs, Eva Chase, Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Nora Roberts and Jaymin Eve.

Ratings and reviews

This is another well written book by Ms Hefner. Arderin finally gets what she wants in life, love and her career. Her unending love for Darkrip teaches him that love does not have to be painful. He has a lot of evil that his father forced on him to overcome and embrace his good Slayer side. It's an exciting, suspenseful and wonderful story.

The story of Arderin and Darkrip had me spellbound! Both feeling destined to be alone and unworthy, they awaken something beautiful within each other and make sparks fly like a New Year's Eve fireworks display! The banter and stubbornness and yearning and fighting drew me in like a moth to a flame and I could not put this book down. Absolutely a must read from one of my favorite authors! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

The Darkness Within by Rebecca Hefner is a good, and enjoyable steamy enemies to lovers paranormal romance read. This book is the third story in the Etherya's Earth series and should be read in order. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry. This is Darkrip and Arderin’s story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Hefner grew up in Western NC and now calls the Hudson River of NYC home. In her youth, she would sneak into her mother’s bedroom and read the romance novels stashed on the bookshelf, cementing her love of HEAs. A huge Buffy and Star Wars fan, she loves an epic fantasy and a surprise twist (Luke, he IS your father).

Before becoming an author, Rebecca had a successful twelve-year medical device sales career. After launching her own indie publishing company, she is now a full-time author who loves writing strong, complex characters who find their HEAs. Rebecca can usually be found making dorky and/or embarrassing posts on TikTok and Instagram. Please join her so you can laugh along with her!

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