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Series Spotlight: ‘Dark Age Dawning’ by Ellen Connor
by Carolyn • Posted in Series Spotlight
I have many series on my shelves which I haven’t even dipped into yet, as well as those I’ve devoured and loved, and I am certain I will keep adding more. Although I do enjoy the stand alone novel, I especially love a series. I enjoy getting to know the characters further than just one book allows and the characters become my friends – to escape into their world just for a little while is a real pleasure. Once a month I will be spotlighting a series, just so we can add more books to our ever growing TBR piles 
This Month’s Series Spotlight: ‘Dark Age Dawning‘ by Ellen Connor
(US Covers, Published by Berkley Sensation)
This apocalyptic paranormal romance series looks and sounds brilliant – I love the covers, they look sexy but action too. I can’t wait to read this series – can you? My finger’s are already hovering over 1-click – unfortunately I have to wait until July until I can get my hands on a copy!
Ellen Connor is actually the duo team of Ann Aguirre and Carrie Lofty, both successful authors in their own right but decided to get together to write this series – this is what they said about their pen name, which I thought was great: “Our pen name comes from two bad-ass female SF characters: Ellen Ripley (from Alien) and Sarah Connor (from The Terminator). When you put them together, you get Ellen Connor…and we hope to rock your world.”
Nightfall (Book #1)
Released June 2011
Summary
Growing up with an unstable, often absent father who preached about the end of the world, Jenna never thought, in her wildest nightmares, that his predictions would come true. Or that he would have a plan in place to save her–one that includes the strong, stoic man who kidnaps and takes her to a remote cabin in the Pacific Northwest.
The mysterious ex-Marine named Mason owes a life-debt to Jenna’s father. Skilled and steadfast, he’s ready for the Change, but Jenna proves tough to convince. Until the power grid collapses and the mutant dogs attack–vicious things that reek of nature gone wrong.
When five strangers appear, desperate to escape the bloodthirsty packs, Jenna defies her protector and rescues them. As technology fails and the old world falls away, Jenna changes too, forever altered by supernatural forces. To fight for their future, she and Mason must learn to trust their instinctive passion–a flame that will see them through the bitter winter, the endless nights, and the violence of a new Dark Age.
Midnight (Book #2)
Released September 2011
Summary
Three years of wandering the post-apocalyptic wasteland has stripped Dr. Chris Welsh of humanity and hope. He’s a dangerous man now, full of dark energy and yen for violence. A harrowing loss drove him from his home, and he hasn’t stopped moving since. Grim and sardonic, he never found anything worth sticking around for – until now.
Rosa Cortez runs Valle de Bravo, a haven of civilization amid the chaos of the Change. Soldiers take their orders directly from her–the iron hand within a velvet glove. The last thing she needs is a feral loner upsetting the town’s tentative balance. However, for the good of her people, she lets the sexy doctor stay. He evokes a delicious new longing, but she won’t submit to any man.
Tension rises as bloodthirsty raiders strike again and again, bent on possessing Valle and its resources. Together Chris and Rosa battle hellhounds and dust pirates while also fighting desperate attraction. To save them, love must overcome the pain of the past–and build a future in this brutal Dark Age…
(Goodreads)
Daybreak (Book #3)
Released December 2011
Summary
It’s been twelve years since the Change, and Penelope Sheehan is one of the few still practicing magic for the good of humanity in this dark, dangerous world. Determined to infiltrate the notorious O’Malley organization, she poses as an abducted girl–until a furious lion thwarts her mission. When the beast turns into a devastatingly handsome man, she recognizes in him the troubled boy she once knew.
Since becoming a skinwalker, Tru Daugherty has allowed his animal nature to take over. Aloof and cynical, he takes no interest in making the world a better place. He’s a creature of instinct and impulse, living only to satisfy his senses–ignoring the scarred heart nobody has ever reached. He’s also the best man to help Pen bring down the O’Malley crime ring.
Fighting alongside the last holdouts of humanity, they unleash a passion that tempts them to risk everything for love. But if they succeed, Tru and Pen hold the power to brighten the Dark Age for all time. (Goodreads)
6 Comments
I higly recommend Darke Academy series. It's the first time in a long time I've been so hooked on a book series.
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Hummm. Not quite sure these are for me, but I'll take a closer look.
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these look awesome. definitely going on my wishlist! i have a think for post apocolyptic fiction at the moment!
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Book Reviews – I haven't read Darke Academy series, although I do think I have book #1 on my shelf…
Beth F – Sometimes it's good to read out of the comfort zone – I wasn't a reader of any time of romance, but now I do enjoy the odd paranormal or historical.
Andrea – Don't they! I have book #1 on pre-order now
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I'm happy to kick in a copy of NIGHTFALL for your readers… and I can send you one too. You shouldn't have to wait until July!
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Oh My! That would be amazing – thank you so much!
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