Joely Sue Burkhart

Thursday Thirteen (TT#49)

Thirteen Things I love About Evermore
Lynn Viehl’s Evermore releases on 1/2/2008. I was ecstatic to win an Advanced Reader’s Copy a few months ago and I loved it. I even wrote a poem about it. Hopefully after reading why I love it so much, you’ll fall in love with the Darkyn series, too!

1. Evermore is the 5th book in the Darkyn series.

2. The “Kyn” are a kind of vampire created by a virus during the Middle Ages and the Crusades.

3. I first learned about this series (also my first introduction to Lynn’s books) when I won an ARC of the first book, If Angels Burn. Once I read about Alexandra Keller and Michael Cyprien, I was hooked!

4. The series is rather unusual in the romance genre because Alexandra and Michael are key characters who continue to interact in the overall story arc.

5. However, each new book in the series does include a separate romance couple and centers on their relationship, while gradually moving the whole story forward. It’s not really a series you want to jump in the middle of (since the key characters return with more than cameo appearances), but each book (and each romance) has its own resolution.

6. Another unique twist in this series: some humans are the “real” monsters. The Brethren are a secret group of Catholic priests opposing the Kyn who have committed horrible acts of torture in their quest to destroy the Kyn.

7. Alexandra is a reconstructive surgeon (very cool setup with Michael in the first book) and I love the medical elements of her research as she searches for a cure for the Kyn.

8. Jayr, the heroine of Evermore, sacrificed her mortal life centuries ago to save Byrne, a Scottish laird dying on the battlefield.

9. Jayr becomes the only female seneschal, sworn to protect Lord Byrne with her life.

10. She has loved him for centuries, but she takes her duty to him and the jardin, his people, very, very seriously.

11. She only admits her love for Byrne in poetry.

12. She protects him, serves him, helps him in every way possible, burning for his touch, his love, but is unable to act.

13. Robin of Locksley, Robin Hood, is also one of the Darkyn and will have his own untitled book coming soon!

As I said above, I love this series and will be giving away a copy of Evermore (maybe the whole series if I can swing it! in January. I’m also giving away a $25 gift certificate this week (details). I won’t include anybody posting on this entry; if you want to be entered in the giveaway, please comment on any other entry this week (I don’t want to “spam” Thursday Thirteeners!)

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33 Responses to “Thursday Thirteen (TT#49)”

Susan Helene Gottfried Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
Yep, sounds like I need to start at the beginning, then. One of these days, she says, eyeing the stack of books to her left that are threatening to overrun the office… *sigh*
Lara Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 6:21 pm
Book sounds wonderful — a new twist on a great idea! I’m a big fan of vampire stories and this sounds right up my alley! Thanks for letting us know!
Happy TT!
Country Dawn Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
Never heard of it…
Lynn Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
Thank you for the rundown. You got my interest on this book alright.
nicholas Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
Not my type o fbook but I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Moondancer Drake Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 7:13 pm
Sounds like my kinda book. Might have to add that to my TBR list when I can afford it.
SandyCarlson Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
You’re my kind of reviewer. Thanks for the scoop.
Comedy Plus Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 7:53 pm
Not my reading type either, but you seem to love it. That’s a good thing. Have a great TT.
Chelle Y. Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
I am not into those types of books, but it is always interesting to read about books people love.

Enjoy it!
Xakara Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
Well you’ve convinced me. I’ll be looking for book one as soon as I can afford it.

~X
pussreboots Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 9:13 pm
I haven’t ready any of the series. Happy TT and thanks for stopping by.
Joely Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 9:55 pm
Thanks for stopping by, everyone! If you love vampires, give the Darkyn series a try!
Carrie Lofty Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
I’ve never read one of her books, but her advice on PBW got me started when I began taking my writing career seriously. The woman knows her business!
shesawriter Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
I am definitely picking this one up. You’ve sold me!

My Thursday Thirteen #5
On a Limb with Claudia Says:
December 19th, 2007 at 10:45 pm
Great list! I like that you are so excited about a book - that’s a real reader and a blessing.

Happy TT!

My TT: 13 ways my life sucks is up!
Emma Petersen Says:
December 20th, 2007 at 7:00 am
Lynn Viehl is onE of my favorite authors and her Darkyn series is on my ultimate must read list. If Angels Burn was brilliant. Dark, dark and more dark and I loved every word of it, including the dedication.
Darla Says:
December 20th, 2007 at 7:01 am
Oooh, sounds great! I really need to get caught up on this series!
Jess Says:
December 20th, 2007 at 8:34 am
LOVED this book as well. Funny exchange at BN last night:
Me: I’d like to reserve Evermore.
Seller: *evil grin* We have that in the store already. But of course you’ll have to wait till January.
Me: *coolly* Oh, good thing I read it in September, then. I just want it in book form rather than the galley that Ms. Viehl sent me.
Seller: *face drops* Ah.

And, I’m eating my words; I said Dark Need was my favorite, but then I read Night Lost, and that is now my favorite.
Rachel Says:
December 20th, 2007 at 9:17 am
I adore good vampire books.
Thank you so much for the heads up. I will have to keep my eye out for her.
Found you through TT.
This was a great TT, I’m always up for a book review since I read more books in a month than most in a year or two Thank you.
Have a great Thursday.
Rian Fike Says:
December 20th, 2007 at 9:25 am
Awesome idea, 13 reasons you love your latest thing. I gotta do that sometime!
Amy Ruttan Says:
December 20th, 2007 at 9:34 am
Oooh sounds like another great series … okay Joely don’t get me hooked on another great series … puhlease. Ooops too late.
Kristi Says:
December 20th, 2007 at 10:17 am
Yep, I’ll have to start at the beginning..but I just might do that!!

and I agree with your post above - waking up at 4 or 5…not a fun experience!
Patti Ann Colt Says:
December 20th, 2007 at 10:21 am
You got me snagged. Sounds like I have another series to go find. Thanks!
Travis Says:
December 20th, 2007 at 2:56 pm
That sounds like an interesting story. I may have to look into this as a gift for my Lady.
Holly Says:
December 20th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
I’ll have to check this series out. I am a HUGE vamp lit lover!

Happy TT-13, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Smiles,

Holly
http://theabundanceplace.com
PJ Says:
December 20th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
You’ve sold it to me: vampires, evil priests and Robin Hood, I’ll add it to my wishlist straight away!
Harris Channing Says:
December 20th, 2007 at 11:05 pm
Wow, this sounds like a great set of books…where has my head been? (okay I don’t need you to answer that! ) Anyway, I’m going to have to look into some of these. Thanks.

Happy Christmas.
~Harris.
Lynn Says:
December 21st, 2007 at 10:42 am
A couple of weeks before one of my books is published, I get this small, hard knot in my stomach. It’s the oh-Lord-there’s-no-turning-back writer knot. I try to be cheerful and nonchalant about new releases, but the knot is there, and it knows I’m faking, and it delights in all the negative thoughts that pop into my head. What will happen once my story is out there in the world? The knot tells me, constantly: Utter Disaster.

This time around I can feel the knot unraveling now, even though I still have a couple of weeks to suffer. This is directly due to you and your kind words for Evermore, as well as all the other writers and readers who have offered their generous support.

There simply isn’t a better Christmas present than this. Thank you.
Joy Renee Says:
December 21st, 2007 at 11:10 am
You have convinced me. Now if only our library had them!
Nancy Bond Says:
December 21st, 2007 at 11:13 am
I always look forward to anything PBW writes. And thanks for your visit this week…it’s good to see you TTing again.
Linda R. Moore Says:
December 21st, 2007 at 8:01 pm
Ooh, that’s definitely my cup of tea! I will keep an eye out.

My TT was about the solstice this week.
Joely Says:
December 22nd, 2007 at 12:18 am
Thank you, everyone, for stopping by!!

Lynn, thank YOU for writing such wonderful books and offering so much information and entertainment via your blog.
Joely Sue Burkhart » Blog Archive » Book Giveaway: Lynn Viehl’s Darkyn Series Says:
January 6th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
[…] You’ve seen me gush talk several times about how much I loved Lynn Viehl’s Evermore. Now I’m giving you a chance to find out yourself why I love the Darkyn series so much, and in particular, Evermore. […]

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