But, they also learn that they’ll need some artifacts from Lilith, the queen of the vampires, in order to close the breach. With Wayren’s help, they learn that a portal must have opened, releasing these stronger, more potent demons into the world. The long-time counselor of the Venators, Wayren, goes missing and when the Venators track her down, they encounter a new type of demon.

I truly felt for him and hope to see him again someday.Īs usual, Victoria must deal with her personal life while protecting humanity from the various evils of the world.

Though he doesn’t win the girl, I can’t even call the second man a loser – he’s much too good for that.

Often, when an author picks a horse, the loser is tainted in some way to affirm that decision. To my great surprise, when the book closed, I still deeply cared for both men. Despite the fact that she’s chosen who she wants, she still deeply cares for and feels strong attraction to the second man, which makes things confusing at times. Things would be much simpler if she had just one man to contend with, but Victoria has two men in her life. For Victoria has set her sights on the man she wants to spend the rest of her life with, even though he’s willing to deny their love for the greater good. No, this war will be fought on a different front, with daring outfits, subtle and not-so-subtle reminders of events past, and all her feminine charms. But, for this task, she can’t rely on the Venatorial skills she’s picked up during several years of battling evil. I’ll try to describe it well enough without giving anything away.Īt the end of When Twilight Burns, Victoria Gardella Grantworth de Lacy finally realizes what she wants and she immediately sets out to obtain it. This gripping series culminates in a book that’s full of romance, action, and sacrifice. All five of the books will sit on my shelf and no doubt be read over and over. In this series, Gleason has produced consistently wonderful books, and it was with a measure of sadness and satisfaction that I read the final page. The Gardella Vampire Chronicles comes to a close with As Shadows Fade.

When twilight burns by colleen gleason