Jacob (The Nightwalkers, Book 1)
Since time began, there have been Nightwalkers - the races of the night who live in the shadows of the moonlight. Love with humans is absolutely forbidden, and one man makes certain to uphold this ancient law: Jacob, the Enforcer...For 700 Years, He has resisted temptation. But not tonight...Jacob knows the excuses his people give when the madness overtakes them and they fall prey to their lust for humans. He's heard every one and still brought the trespassers to justice. Immune to forbidden desires, uncontrollable hungers, or the curse of the moon, his control is total...until the moment he sees Isabella on a shadowy New York City street. Saving her life wasn't in his plans. Nor were the overwhelming feelings she arouses in him. But the moment he holds her in his arms and feels the soft explosion of her body against his, everything changes. Their attraction is undeniable, volatile, and completely against the law. Suddenly everything Jacob has ever believed is inflamed by the heat of desire...Bring on the night.Product Details
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Too Corny
The introductory chapter was interesting enough, intriguing enough for me to keep reading. Yet, not far into the book the heroine comes across the hero by stargazing one night. Jacob, a enforcer of demons struggling with his own vises happens to be on the scent of a evil demon (thought they were all evil, but I guess just some) when he hears the heroines thoughts from her window sill 5 stories up; he starts talking with her - crazy - she thinks nothing of it and continues a conversation with a man across the street and 5 stories down with-out yelling and with-out questioning why they are able to talk at such distance. On top of all of that she leans out a little more on the window sill and slips, falling, of course he catches her. So begins a strange love story about a demon and women who can since evil and has some druid blood in her (that comes out later).
The writing is good, but the author tends to drone on, spending a considerable amount of the book reiterating the characters thoughts over in over again in each chapter. I found my self skimming though pages because the authors tendency to do this was so habitual. This is also one of those books that has so many paranormal characters its hard to keep track of all the different species. The erotica is very well written and some of the best I've read actually which made up for the droning. It was not a page turner, but it was okay enough to finish.
Who Enforces the Enforcer?
Nightwalkers, demons, lycanthropes, vampires, etc., live hidden amongst humans. Jacob is a demon Enforcer, charged with making sure his people's lust for humans doesn't get out of hand. He seeks out those who are tempted and punishes them, even if it's his own brother, who is being too tempted by a beautiful red-head during the bi-annual moons that make them weakest. He also hunts down demons who have been summoned by Necromancers and have been turned into the uncontrollable evil and lustful beasts of legend.
On the hunt for a transformed demon and the Necromancers who have caused it, Isabella, a quiet librarian literally falls into his arms. Strangely, she can sense the Necromancer. And for the first time in centuries, the Enforcer finds his iron will tested by the desire for a human.
I thought this was an intriguing start of a series, with its premise that demons are not demonic until they are controlled by evil sorcerers, a fate worse than death for them. Jacob, the lonely and controlled Enforcer makes a strong and sympathetic hero. Isabella is feisty for a librarian. She makes a bit too many wise-cracks, particularly in situations of extreme danger, but is otherwise a pretty good match for Jacob. The author can be a little wordy, but it's not so bad (it gets worse in the rest of the series, lots of info-dumps and re-hashing). And I'm not sure if I cared for the rather pathetic aspects of the enemies. Overall, it wasn't the most brilliant, moving or compelling read, but certainly was enjoyable enough.
"I am considered a necessary evil"
They are immortals; born with incredible strength and indigenous to Earth. A race of elementals, they are gifted with nature-oriented powers. They are called Demons, but their nature is everything but evil. Indeed, they have a strict code of honor and their law must strictly be adhered to or they risk facing the wrath of their Enforcer. Jacob is the one; the necessary evil, the Enforcer appointed by their king to uphold their laws.
Jacob has lived his life with an undoubted clarity of purpose: if a demon strays, he enforces. His control is beyond measure and he is known for his unshakeable resolve. But the appearance of Isabella has thrown his life into chaos. For one who has lived a solitary life for centuries, a pariah among his people who has condemned him for the punishments he has meted out, he isn't prepared for the confusion and uncertainty that comes with finding his mate, especially one who is human. But perhaps Isabella's appearance serves a bigger purpose for it appears that Destiny has designed a plan that involves this human of extraordinary powers. As Isabella's nature is further revealed, Jacob and his people will learn of an ancient prophecy that declares her to be the key to their people's salvation.
Jacquelyn Frank creates her own twist to the world of paranormal romance featuring a breed of elemental creatures with phenomenal powers. It is always fascinating reading about an author's take on the preternatural world and Frank's own flavor is certainly tasty enough to capture my interest. Similar genre usually focuses on lycanthropes and vampires therefore it was nice to read about demons for a change. And unlike how they are depicted on other novels, these demons are not the stereotypical gargoyle-like creatures whose sole pleasure is to wreak havoc on humankind. Indeed, they are not the fiends we expect them to be; at least not until they are transformed after a Summoning. For these Nightwalkers' worst nightmare is to be captured and controlled by necromancers for, once under their command, they become the mindless creatures that humans mistakenly paint them to be.
JACOB is a dark, enjoyable tale that provides an alternate world that paranormal romance readers can easily immerse themselves into. This is a good start to the series and a good debut novel from Ms. Frank.
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