Tara Carlisle lives a quiet life in a small town where she owns a bookstore focusing mainly on the occult.  Unfortunately, her latest acquisition has opened the doors for an ancient evil to appear.  Garon Rothwell arrives just in time as a representative for Cristos of the Dept. 57, a CIA agency focusing on the paranormal.  As a sorcerer, Garon has an idea what they are up against as the spirit of Erzsebet Bathory has returned and intends to wreak havoc.  Will the love between Garon and Tara be stronger than the powers wielded by the reborn Erzsebet?

ETERNAL BEAUTY, ETERNAL DARKNESS is one of the prequels to Lynne Connolly’s phenomenal Dept. 57 series and easily reads as a stand alone story.   Without a doubt, the Dept. 57 series is simply one of the hottest paranormal series out there.  Lynne Connolly expertly combines steamy sex with superb paranormal storylines to create a series that is absolutely not to be missed!

The connection between Garon and Tara is breathtaking in its intensity.  Lynne Connolly always creates scorching, credible romances and ETERNAL BEAUTY, ETERNAL DARKNESS is no exception.  ETERNAL BEAUTY, ETERNAL DARKNESS isn’t quite as explicit as some of the other books in the Dept. 57 series and thus isn’t being categorized as erotica.  But don’t be misled as this is still one sizzling romance!

ETERNAL BEAUTY, ETERNAL DARKNESS is yet another splendid offering from the talented Lynne Connolly. The touch of mystery is a nice addition to the storyline as Garon and Tara desperately try to stop Erzsabet Bathory in her new incarnation.  If you haven’t read any of the Dept. 57 series, what exactly are you waiting for?  Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Anne

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Posted May 2007