Readers fell in love with Laura Kaye's Hearts In Darkness when it was first released and in the years since it's become even more beloved! Today we're celebrating the 10 year anniversary of its release with additional stories filling us in on the characters, new works to make the story even more fulfilling, as well as getting my impressions of this new collection. In honor of this unforgettable collection make sure to fill out the form below for the chance to win 1 of 3 $10 Amazon GCs too!
Here's A Message From The Author:
Dear Readers,
It’s my 10th publication anniversary & HEARTS IN DARKNESS is 10!! I can hardly believe it! This book has been such a wild, special ride and I'm so grateful that so many people fell in love with this little story about two people who meet while trapped in a pitch-black elevator. It's how so many readers found me and that is just incredible to think about! To celebrate, I’ve put together a special 4-story collector’s edition volume that includes two new and/or never-before- published stories that continue Caden and Makenna’s story! Preorder the collection for a discount now before the price goes up this Friday!
xx Laura
This beloved, bestselling series has it all! Scorching hot chemistry. Achingly heartfelt emotion. Strangers-to-lovers, forced proximity, and opposites attract goodness. And, with “one of the most beloved couples in romance,” Caden Grayson and Makenna James will stay with you long after the last page! Plus, a brand-new story and a never-before-published epilogue. All in one gorgeous edition!
This Special Collector’s 10th Anniversary Edition Includes:
Hearts in Darkness – the bestselling story that started it all!
When two strangers get trapped in a pitch-black elevator, they find connection, attraction, and red-hot heat in the darkness.
Lovers at Dawn – a brand-new follow-up story!
In the light of the morning after, these new lovers wake up in each other’s arms. But will this buttoned-up accountant and tattooed paramedic still want what they found in the darkness?
Love in the Light – the bestselling sequel to Hearts in Darkness
Can a man who’s lost everyone he’s ever loved trust that he won’t crash again if he lets himself fall? Or will the pressures of commitment be more than Caden and Makenna’s love story can handle?
Forever in the Light – a never-before published epilogue to the series
The happily-ever-after story Caden and Makenna deserve, including their heartfelt wedding and sexy wedding night!
This Special Collector’s 10th Anniversary Edition Includes:
Hearts in Darkness – the bestselling story that started it all!
When two strangers get trapped in a pitch-black elevator, they find connection, attraction, and red-hot heat in the darkness.
Lovers at Dawn – a brand-new follow-up story!
In the light of the morning after, these new lovers wake up in each other’s arms. But will this buttoned-up accountant and tattooed paramedic still want what they found in the darkness?
Love in the Light – the bestselling sequel to Hearts in Darkness
Can a man who’s lost everyone he’s ever loved trust that he won’t crash again if he lets himself fall? Or will the pressures of commitment be more than Caden and Makenna’s love story can handle?
Forever in the Light – a never-before published epilogue to the series
The happily-ever-after story Caden and Makenna deserve, including their heartfelt wedding and sexy wedding night!
EXCERPT:
“Hungry?” she asked.
“I could eat,” he said.
“How about something more than trail mix and grapes?”
He chuckled. “Yes, please.”
She grinned. “There’s a really good noodle place near here. Or we could do pizza like we talked about.”
Now Caden was grinning. At the memory of their conversation, at the fact that she was doing just what they’d said, at the fact that it gave him hope. “Feed me pizza, Red.”
Makenna pushed into a sitting position beside him and laughed. “Okay, Caden Grayson, then let’s get dressed so I can put some slices in your pie hole.”
He grabbed her around the middle and hauled her back down against him. Laughter spilled out of her, and he loved it. “My pie hole, huh?”
“Yeah,” she said. “I grew up with three brothers, remember?”
“Oh, I remember, Makenna. I remember it all,” he said, kissing the soft skin of her neck.
She sighed. “This isn’t going to lead to pizza.”
Caden laughed. “No, I guess not. Damn inconvenient stomach.”
Makenna turned in his arms, her smile so bright and open. “I know, but we need fuel.”
Oh, he liked the sound of that. “Damn straight we do.” He gave her a slow, lingering kiss, making sure to rake his spider bites over her lip.
“I’m sorry, what were you saying?” she said, her voice all breathy and sexy.
“Pizza.”
“Right, pizza it is,” she said, sitting up again and scooting out of bed. Tussled hair fell over her shoulders. His T-shirt hung loosely on her body, her legs bare beneath. God, she was so pretty she struck him dumb. “Would you like to shower?”
Caden got out of her bed and stretched, getting hard again because of the way she was staring at him. Like she was starving. He stalked around the bed, laser focused on her.
“What?” she asked, grinning and backing up.
In one smooth motion, he bent and lifted her into a fireman’s carry. She gasped and burst into laughter. “Why are you carrying me?” He made for the bathroom. “I didn’t want you to get away.”
“I wasn’t trying to get away!” She chuckled.
“One can never be too sure,” he said, placing her gently on her feet in the big walk-in shower. And even though he said it as a joke, it was the damn truth. “Yes to taking a shower.” He stepped out of his boxers and chucked them outside of the stall, then stood and let her look her fill.
Makenna’s gaze raked over him, and he felt it like a physical caress. “I think I’m overdressed,” she offered, pulling his shirt over her head and dropping her panties until she was all beautiful naked curves before him. “Much better.”
All he could do was nod.
She reached for the water knob. “How hot do you like it?” She slanted her gaze at him with a sexy little smile.
“However hot you like it, Red.”
Water rained down on them, and steam slowly filled the space.
“I think...” She swallowed hard. “I think we might be a little delayed getting to the pizza.”
“I could eat,” he said.
“How about something more than trail mix and grapes?”
He chuckled. “Yes, please.”
She grinned. “There’s a really good noodle place near here. Or we could do pizza like we talked about.”
Now Caden was grinning. At the memory of their conversation, at the fact that she was doing just what they’d said, at the fact that it gave him hope. “Feed me pizza, Red.”
Makenna pushed into a sitting position beside him and laughed. “Okay, Caden Grayson, then let’s get dressed so I can put some slices in your pie hole.”
He grabbed her around the middle and hauled her back down against him. Laughter spilled out of her, and he loved it. “My pie hole, huh?”
“Yeah,” she said. “I grew up with three brothers, remember?”
“Oh, I remember, Makenna. I remember it all,” he said, kissing the soft skin of her neck.
She sighed. “This isn’t going to lead to pizza.”
Caden laughed. “No, I guess not. Damn inconvenient stomach.”
Makenna turned in his arms, her smile so bright and open. “I know, but we need fuel.”
Oh, he liked the sound of that. “Damn straight we do.” He gave her a slow, lingering kiss, making sure to rake his spider bites over her lip.
“I’m sorry, what were you saying?” she said, her voice all breathy and sexy.
“Pizza.”
“Right, pizza it is,” she said, sitting up again and scooting out of bed. Tussled hair fell over her shoulders. His T-shirt hung loosely on her body, her legs bare beneath. God, she was so pretty she struck him dumb. “Would you like to shower?”
Caden got out of her bed and stretched, getting hard again because of the way she was staring at him. Like she was starving. He stalked around the bed, laser focused on her.
“What?” she asked, grinning and backing up.
In one smooth motion, he bent and lifted her into a fireman’s carry. She gasped and burst into laughter. “Why are you carrying me?” He made for the bathroom. “I didn’t want you to get away.”
“I wasn’t trying to get away!” She chuckled.
“One can never be too sure,” he said, placing her gently on her feet in the big walk-in shower. And even though he said it as a joke, it was the damn truth. “Yes to taking a shower.” He stepped out of his boxers and chucked them outside of the stall, then stood and let her look her fill.
Makenna’s gaze raked over him, and he felt it like a physical caress. “I think I’m overdressed,” she offered, pulling his shirt over her head and dropping her panties until she was all beautiful naked curves before him. “Much better.”
All he could do was nod.
She reached for the water knob. “How hot do you like it?” She slanted her gaze at him with a sexy little smile.
“However hot you like it, Red.”
Water rained down on them, and steam slowly filled the space.
“I think...” She swallowed hard. “I think we might be a little delayed getting to the pizza.”
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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:
Ten years ago I fell in love with Caden and Makenna and this collection reminded me of just why they hold such a special place in my heart to this day still. This collection takes readers back to where it all began and then expands on their love story to tie up their HEA with a fresh new bow. While original readers of this story will feel nostalgic, newer readers will find this story a well-crafted tale that fits beautifully within the genre as it tackles heavy issues while pulling at your heartstrings.
The additional stories to the original pairing of Caden and Makenna make for a more fully fleshed-out romance. It shows Caden working through his demons with Makenna's love supporting him every step of the way in stories that warmed my heart and showed the true power of love. There were moments that made me smile while some made me cry, but it was all wrapped up in a blanket of love. This couple was truly committed to each other, steaming up the pages throughout each story, in a collection that is the perfect way to celebrate a forever love!
My rating for this is an A-
*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.
AUTHOR INFO:
Laura Kaye is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 40 books in contemporary, erotic, and paranormal romance and romantic suspense, and has sold nearly two million books in the U.S. alone. Laura grew up amid family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses, cementing her life-long fascination with storytelling and the supernatural. A former college history professor, Laura also writes bestselling historical women's fiction as Laura Kamoie. Laura lives in Maryland with her husband and two daughters, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.
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