"Wonderful introduction to the Reapers!"

Lord Riel Evann-Sin is sitting in an inn waiting for his friend to show up. While waiting, a group of women come in, Hell Hags, women warriors of the Dark Queen Lilit. Among this group of women, is one Riel can't take his eyes off. When the apparent leader of the group starts trouble, Riel steps in and they end up leaving, all but the one Riel is interested in. Her name is Tamara and she is one of Daughters of the Night, or Hell Hags. The two exchange a kiss and even though Riel begs her to stay, Tamara leaves in order to fulfill her vows to her queen. When his friend doesn't show up, Riel leaves and intends to go find him. Imagine his surprise when he gets to an oasis and finds himself attacked by the same group of women he ran into at the inn, minus Tamara.

Kaibyn Zafeyr is a demon. His skills are bringing pleasure to women, which is exactly what got him into trouble. One woman conjured him from the Abyss, but when Kaibyn's eye, and body, roved, the woman became angered and killed him. A magi proceeds to bring him back to "unlife" and Kaibyn swears revenge.

Queen Lilit is one of the blood. When the Hell Hags attacked Riel, she almost took his life. The sun rising is the only thing that saved him, since Lilit cannot stand the sun. Of course, she has something evil planned.

Riel, Tamara, Kaibyn and Rabin (also brought back from the dead by the magi) must work together to stop the evil Lilit is planning.

Will they be able to work together? Or will Riel and Kaibyn kill each other when Kaibyn makes a move on Tamara? How will they be able to stop an army of the blood? Will Kaibyn has his vengeance?

LONGING'S LEVANT is a wonderful story in which we become introduced to Charlotte Boyett-Compo's "Reapers". I really enjoyed learning how the Reapers came into being and all their skills. These four very different people must learn to work together in order to accomplish their goals. Riel is definitely alpha, but when he meets Tamara he begins to realize just what he will be willing to give up to have her. But then again, as a Hell Hag, Tamara isn't exactly a shy, meek woman either. I loved the way Rabin took to Kaibyn's method of "traveling". And Kaibyn never could keep his eye from roving. The characters are all intriguing and richly portrayed, the plot is thrilling and keeps you reading. I highly recommend LONGING'S LEVANT to all lovers of paranormal romance.

Reviewed by Chere Gruver
Courtesy Paranormal Romance Reviews
Posted January 23, 2005

Summary

Lord Riel Evann-Sin was a man with whom to reckon. Men feared him and women lusted after the handsome warrior. His sword hand was legendary, his sexual prowess well known. Tamara Naibril was a Daughter of the Night—one of the women warriors called Hell Hags by those who feared them. Kaibyn Zafeyr had been conjured from the Abyss by lonely women who want not only to exploit the Rysalian demon's immortal powers, but to use his muscular body for their own entertainment. Being all things to all women was a tiring job, but Kai was very good at what he liked to do. Cainer Cree has spent centuries imprisoned on the Isle of Uaigneas. Memories of the woman he had loved and lost ever in his grieving mind, his mission in life is to right the wrongs done to the helpless. Fate will bring these four unique beings together to wage war against an evil woman intent on bringing mankind to its knees. It will take every power they possess—human or otherwise—to defeat the Queen of the Daughters of the Night. Along the way, undying love with be forged as Evann- Sin and Tamara become one, hearts entwined.