Darkness by Karen Robards: Book Review

I have not had the chance to read a Karen Robards book in several years so it was great pleasure that I took this baby out of the mailer and dove right in for this review. I have always enjoyed this authors writing and I was hoping that it was as good as I remembered. Thankfully, it was just as great and I am excited to share my thoughts on this new release, Darkness by Karen Robards.

Darkness by Karen Robards
Publisher: Gallery Books (March 29, 2016)
ISBN-13: 978-1476766591

Synopsis:

BOOM. That’s the sound that changes everything for Dr. Gina Sullivan, a renowned ornithologist on a group research grant trip on the remote island of Attu, Alaska. When an everyday outing turns sinister at the onset of one of Attu’s infamous storms, Gina expects thunder and lightning—but what she doesn’t see coming is the small jet plane that drops out of the sky and into the water mere feet from her boat. Even more unprecedented: there’s a sole survivor from the crash, and he needs Gina’s help. But it turns out that rescuing the stranger and getting them both out of the oncoming storm is just the beginning. Because the more Gina learns about James “Cal” Callahan, he of brooding eyes and muscled frame, the more she fears—for herself, and for him.

Cal has made a career of trading on government secrets and emerging unscathed—until a routine pickup goes horribly wrong and lands him in ice-cold water. Literally. He knows the plane crash was no accident and that there could very well be an enemy force currently combing the Alaskan island ensuring there were no survivors. Now if only the arrestingly beautiful bird-watcher with the clear-blue gaze would stop watching him, well, like a hawk. Cal convinces Gina to return to base camp and help him covertly get off the island. But when Gina makes it safely back to camp and finds her entire team murdered, all bets are off, and as darkness envelops the island, she must decide: trust a man she barely knows, or go it alone and risk running straight into the arms of a killer?

My Thoughts on Darkness by Karen Robards

For me, it is a bit hard to write a review for an author that has literally hundreds of books under their belt. Ms. Robards clearly has the secret touch when it comes to iconic storytelling and this is one book that proves it over and over.

From the very first page, I was hooked hard into this book. The depth of description transports you right into the story and keeps you there throughout the entire novel. I literally read this in one sitting because I was so engrossed. The author crafts a gripping, suspense-filled story that is loaded with steamy heat, hot sex, heart-stopping scenes and plenty of twists. The epitome of great skill and authorship.

I loved everything about this awesome story. From strong and sexy, Cal to the tough and raw, Gina, this story is fast paced with many surprises along the way. Now that I have had a taste of what Karen Robards is offering today, I am all over her other stories in this romantic suspense genre and more!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.