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I wanted to be entertained, and I couldn't have been more pleased. Right from the first page, I was captivated by the world that Ms. Burton created. Her characters were so real.

Randrik is the type of man you can't help but fall for, even though you suspect he's not good for you. He did everything in his power to avoid being the hero and inadvertantly left such an impression that I'm now judging every makeshift fictional hero by comparison. It's sad how many don't measure up.

Randrik is extraordinary because he was bent on NOT being the hero. He was living a what's-in-it-for-me existence until fate tossed him a problem he couldn't turn away from. Perian is his equal in every way. The conflict and sexual tension between the two of them had me turning the page, while in amongst all of this, they were faced with the kind of enemy that makes 'Darth Vader' look like a pussycat. My palms sweated and my heart jumped to my throat so many times, I finally had to turn extra lights on.

I'm so grateful to Ms. Burton for giving me a solid, enjoyable, and unforgettable read. I've become pretty fussy in my prime, so it's nice to know there are still novels like The Dreams of Darkness that can transport me so effortlessly to a world that makes mine a little more tolerable.