Continuing our Authors After Dark Spotlights, today we are featuring Lara Adrian. She published her first Breeds book, Kiss of Midnight in 2007, and tomorrow will release the tenth book in that series.
Lara Adrian’s Breed series is a dark, convoluted PNR world filled with non stop action, blood curling suspense, and hot smexy characters that will hold you hostage to the very end. The Breed is a group of otherworldly warriors, descended from aliens who landed on our world thousands of years ago, who have chosen to stand between humanity and rogue breeds who prey on those weaker then they. Imbibed with powers that are determined by their genetic similarity to their ancestors, these warriors have a similarity to vampires but only in the fact they require blood to live. They have a strict code though that they NEVER take from a human, least they succumb to the bloodlust and become what they are fighting against. Mates are found through humans who are predisposed with a genetic marker that allows them compatibility. Each breedmate is determined through a birthmark they carry. Each book gives us the story of one Breed member’s search and finding of their one true love. It’s not a easy journey for either and that’s one reason I love this series. Ms. Adrian doesn’t guarantee that our heroes and heroines will have an easy time of it and she often makes them work very hard even after mate to ensure their HEA.
Earlier today, Helyce reviewed Darker After Midnight. We happen to have an extra, brand new copy (hardcover) to give away today!
To enter, leave a comment and tell us what your favorite thing about the Breed series is. If you are new to this series, tell us why you want to read it.
Contest open through tomorrow (January 24th) and open to everyone.
Dark, tortured heroes who happen to being fighting on the side of good who protect those they love, who love with their whole being….and how could I possibly not be a fan of that? I was also pretty impressed with the author’s explanation of the vampire myth. At the time, there was not so much variation from the original.
I love me the hot sexy guys. How could you not love someone who loves you with all that he has?
I would love to read this series, I love vampire romance.
I love all the dark alpha heroes and the strong breedmates!
I love the super sexy incredibly strong hunks. I would love to be protected by one of them
I have read Kiss of Midnight. I won Deeper than Midnight but haven’t started it yet. I’m not sure if I should read them out of order. I hate to sound like everyone else, but it’s the guys that I love. The tortured hero redeemed by a good woman is always one of my favorite themes.
I love paranormals, vampires in particular. There are many series that I read, from more light, fun type PNR to darker, more intense ones. I love a hot, tortured hero just like everyone else, lol.
Hunter is my favorite thing so far. Not very pc, I know.
I recently started the Midnight Breed series and I’m enjoying all the characters – the males are so alpha in a good way. Thanks for the chance to win the latest.
I agree with LITTLE LAMB LOST above “Dark, tortured heroes who happen to being fighting on the side of good who protect those they love, who love with their whole being….and how could I possibly not be a fan of that?” I couldn’t have said it better myself!!! I’ve collected all this series but a hardback is too much for my limited budget. Winning one is the solution :-) Thanks for the giveaway! glittergirl54 at ymail dot com
I am new to the series but I want to read it because I have never seen a bad review about these books. Everyone says they are good and I trust all of you book bloggers to give it to me straight!
I NEED this book!!! I love that the heroines are just as tough as the heroes! :)
I am new to series, I have just started listening to Kiss of Midnight. I am hooked, I absolutely love this story and I will definetly be reading more of this series.
Awesome giveaway, Thank you.
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I just love the whole series mainly because the author doesn’t make it so easy for the HEA to happen right away. I love how each character has to work for it. I also think they are very sexy!
Thanks for the contest and WAVING and JUMPING to say hi to Lara!
I haven’t read this series yet so I don’t have a favorite. Everything I’ve read about Ms. Adrian’s work has been very positive so it sounds like a great series to jump into. Thanks for the giveaway!
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My favorite thing about this series is Lucan I love this bad ass leader, and the way Adrian writes him is perfection.
I’m not read this series yet , so I promise myself to read book #1 this year =)
And I’m paranormal romance junkie.
Thanks for the giveaway!!
love the dark tortured but sexy heroes. And the strong kicka heroines. Love that they all have special powers and seeing what they are every time.
Would love to win this series.
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While I love the guys, I also love the glimpses we get of past couples – I always like “checking in” on my favorites!
My favorite thing about the Breed series is the unique vampire mythology that the author has come up with. It’s not the same old thing, and it takes a lot of the vampire traits and makes sense of them – because of course aliens would have differences in their biology than humans, etc. I love the strong, courageous warriors of the Order and love seeing them meet their match in the woman who’s right for them. I always look forward to the next book in the series, they’ve all been so fantastic.
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Just started reading this series and I’m loving it so far. My favorite parts are the fact that the dark tortured heroes and strong heroines both fight to get their HEA and that the vampire mythology to the breeds have a different twist and is unique. Looking forward to read the rest of the series !!
My favourite thing about this series is its action scenes. Adrian writes well-paced, action-packed scenes that really get you going. Even in her earlier books, I’ve always noticed how well and precise her actions scenes are. Looking forward to reading more of them in this book.
Im new to the series but i love that there shapeshifts. A paranormal book with awesome characters, great sounding plots and action packed…i love the sound of this series! These sound so intriguing. Ill definitely be getting this series and catching up! ;D Thank you for sharing and for the giveaway!
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I love this series. I like that the Breed is descendant from alien DNA. Nice different take on the vampire. I love picturing in my mind the guys loading up with weapons :). The heroines are all really good strong women in their own way- love it.
Thanks for the giveaway.
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I haven’t read any breed series.
But I really want to read this book, because there are 3 (as far as I know)of my friends in my book circle, who change their facebook profile picture into this cover of this book. I really want to know what the reason is! :D
And beside that the cover is really stunning! ;D One word in my mind: CURIOUS!
Great giveaway! Thank you!
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I hope I’m not too late!
This is one of my favorite series of all time. I love the take on the vampires being otherworldly and I love how the Breedmates have the crescent moon teardrop birthmarks — so cool! I love how that even though the Breed are essentially alien, they seem more like humans (albeit with fangs and a thirst for blood) and they have such a forbidding, cunning, and frustrating nemesis in Dragos. Lara’s writing is very vivid and rich and really sucks you into the world of the Breed and their mates. Another thing that I love is that the Breed are flawed too — they struggle, fight, and overcome their own personal battles, and it’s not always easy. The Breedmates have their own powers — which may just be my favorite aspect of this series — and they often help the Breed males in the war against Dragos. I just really love this series!
I would love to win this to complete my collection! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
I haven’t had the chance to read this series yet, but it sounds like it’d be right up my alley!
i love how the women of this story are important and not just some chick taken and doing nothing after
the writing style also is to my liking
thanks you for this opportunity to win
all the best
isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com
I love this series with its hunky alpha males who are so possessive. The women who are equally important and motivated, no weak women here. And the interesting take the author has on the species. Thanks for this awesome giveaway.
I love this series – Dante is still my favourite! It’s my favourite vampire series because though it’s similar to the BDB, it is still romantic, without all the craziness JR Ward incorporated into her series!
My favourite thing about the series is watching these hard, fighting Breed members get all protective over a woman, and seeing how each couple work through the problems of their book and figure out that they should be together.
~Ailsa
I love how the mates/wifes have cool powers and get to help the guys.
I have not read this series, but it is definitely in my TBR pile! I always read such good reviews and the summaries are compelling!
Great characters make the series, droolworthy, strong alphas and strong heroines. I’ve never been a big fan of Chase though, it will be interesting to see how Lara pulls him out of his bad place.
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I love all of her characters and how they are a different breed of vampires.. I love the heroines too..Strong kick a** women! YEAH! No wimps for a breedmate..LOL anyway, I would love to win the book :)
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Kathy
I suppose my favorite thing would be how they all stick together. I mean they are a family..the alphas and the heroines. (Plus they kick some booty)!
The sexy men :)
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My favorite thing about this series is the sexy heroes. Thanks for the giveaway.
My favorite thing about his series is the heroes and their women. The chemistry each pair has is perfect and each hero is so respectfully, yet the alpha that it makes a great read.
Megan G.
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I’m new to this series and I want to read it because everybody has such good things to say about it!! I feel like I’m not a member of the “in” crowd since I haven’t read it yet! LOL
Lara is one of the few authors that has never disappointed me. I know when I pick up one of her Breeds novels, I’m opening up a great read. Thank you for the pat and giveaway!
Jnmt3@hotmail.com
Where to begin? The dark tortured heroes are a must for me, the darker the better (I love Tegan’s book). The action and suspense in this series keeps me gripped, so much so that I can no longer read them before bed as you would find me still sat up at 3am going ‘just one more chapter’. I love that the women are just as much warriors as the men. Oh and finally, Lucan, hot damn that man is awesome.
In summary I just love everything!
Thanks for the giveaway!
xxx
I like the dark sexy heroes and the kick ass heroines.
I haven’t read these yet, but after that review how can I not?
Thanks for the contest!
I can’t wait to read this book. Love all the books in the series. I love most paranormal books but especially any with vampires. Would love to win this one.
I would love to read this series because I love vampires and I love romance. Please enter me in contest.
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My favorite thing about the series is the strong male characters and the love they have for their mates.
I’ve read all the books in this series :)
Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite thing about the Breed series is the overall arc and how every Breed member is intertwined in the story. The unexpectedness of when they find their mate is always nice too:)
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Boy, I’m not quite sure how I missed this. I hope I’m not too late! I love Lara and her books and have been a fan since the first book came out. I have always felt kind of bad for Chase, so I can’t wait to see him get an HEA. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! bpatrick64113@sbcglobal.net
I didn’t see the end date on this, but the thoughts remain the same and congrats to her on her new release!
How I love the Midnight Breed let me count the ways…
1. Lucan, Dante and Tegan
2. I love how the vampires are are not undead but otherworldly!
3. Rio, Nico and Andreas
4. I love that heroines are just as active in beating the big bad as the heroes are!
5. Kade, Brock, Hunter and Chase
6. I love that I love to hate Dragos! He is an awesome big bad!
7. I love that just when you think you might have it all figured out you find out you were wrong again!
8. The kick a$$ heroes! (My fave scene is Tegan walking out of the warehouse he just blew up and Brock is talking about how cold Tegan is to Niko and he replies “He’s ice”!)
9. Dermaglyphs are HOT!!! (Especially when they are pulsating in deep burgundy and indigo!)
10. I LOVE TEGAN!!!
Well I could go on and on and on but I won’t. I LOVE this series and I would LOVE to win this book! Thanks for the awesome contest!!!
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