Shadow's Claim

ByKresley Cole

Release Date: 2012-11-27
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 462 Ratings

Description

#1 New York Times bestseller Kresley Cole introduces The Dacians: Realm of Blood and Mist, a new paranormal series following the royal bloodline of Dacia, a vampire kingdom hidden within the Lore of the Immortals After Dark.

Shadow’s Claim features Prince Trehan, a ruthless master assassin who will do anything to possess Bettina, his beautiful sorceress mate, even compete for her hand in a blood-sport tournament— to the death.

HE WON’T BE DENIED

Trehan Daciano, known as the Prince of Shadows, has spent his life serving his people—striking in the night, quietly executing any threat to their realm. The coldly disciplined swordsman has never desired anything for himself—until he beholds Bettina, the sheltered ward of two of the Lore’s most fearsome villains.

SHE’S BOUND TO ANOTHER

Desperate to earn her guardians’ approval after a life-shattering mistake, young Bettina has no choice but to marry whichever suitor prevails—even though she’s lost her heart to another. Yet one lethal competitor, a mysterious cloaked swordsman, invades her dreams, tempting her with forbidden pleasure.

A BATTLE FOR HER BODY AND SOUL

Even if Trehan can survive the punishing contests to claim her as his wife, the true battle for Bettina’s heart is yet to come. And unleashing a millennium’s worth of savage need will either frighten his Bride away—or stoke Bettina’s own desires to a fever pitch. . . .

Reviews

Another good one!
4
By Clare-Bunny
I liked the plot of this one - the tournament was very cool and an interesting theme for the book. I also enjoyed the way this one intertwined with Lothaire, giving more backstory from the Dacian perspective. A lot of people say they don't like Bettina because she's not kickass and cocky like most IAD heroines, but I found a "different" lead female to be refreshing.

This book had a lot of cool scenes. Loved Salem, too - hoping he gets his own book...?!
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5
By gingrbrdgrl
Please read this if you are a fan of paranormal. You don't have to read IAD to start this one. Completely in love with Trehan
Love it
5
By Wendy's great
Love all these books, this one is no different. Love it
Great read
5
By Lennydarkwolf
Love the books. Always wanting to know what happens next and the romance. It's only things we can dream of. I love getting list in them. Can't wait to read more!
Shadow's Claim
5
By Pamela Brett
Very steamy! Not usually into romance, but loved this book! Page turner
Lacking in Quality Expected from Kresley Cole
3
By djb42812
Unfortunately, neither hero or heroine were very compelling and there was little humor found in repeat characters that were almost non-existent. I must concede this is the dullest novel I have read by Ms. Cole. It felt phone in.
Shadow's claim
5
By Katt'z
This book had me entranced I had time putting it down ! I want more !,,,,
Not her best
2
By Kelseyroe
I'm a true fan of Kresley and the IAD series, but this one felt a bit forced. Bett was just boring and I prefer to read about a heroine that knows who she is (i.e. Regin, Elizabeth, Sabine). Bett seemed as though she could sway her feelings for someone by a mere kiss. Definitely steamy but lacking in depth.
No Bett
1
By Nojelyan
I have enjoyed the IAD series & looked forward to this new addition. Bett just bored the hell out of me & was more a spoiled brat than anything. She just irritated to the very end. Even Trehan lacked a steak of wicked. He was more the pushover than she. This was a bad read after Lothoire.
One of the best books from kresley cole !!!!
5
By Trey'sbaby
Loved every minute of it. I hope she writes a story on koeshmina next or the sexy wolf.