Crave the Darkness
PRAISE FOR
THE SHAEDE ASSASSIN NOVELS
BLOOD BEFORE SUNRISE
“
Amanda Bonilla’s Shaede series takes us down an emotional path while drawing us into an action-packed, suspenseful story line that will leave you cheering and crying at the same time. This is one urban fantasy series that maintains a permanent spot on my bookshelf.”
—Heroes and Heartbreakers
“Is it possible for an author who writes a stellar ‘knock them out of the ballpark’ first book to write an equally good second installment? Yes. Yes, it is. Amanda Bonilla has proven this with
Blood Before Sunrise
.”
—Yummy Men Kick Ass Chicks
“
It was full of everything I love about urban fantasies: The characters are better than ever, the action is always keeping me on my toes, and of course the romance that turns the heat up. This series has climbed to the top of my list as one of my favorites.”
—Seeing Night Book Reviews
“Not a single word or scene is wasted, and the payoff at the end is well worth the journey in this fast-paced, mystery-driven plot. With fascinating characters and awesome world building,
Blood Before Sunrise
is exactly what urban fantasy was meant to be.”
—Paperback Dolls
“Apparently, Amanda’s imagination and creativity knows no bounds because Darian is back in full force and the ride is wilder than ever. Aside from the extraordinary world building, this story is uplifting, heartbreaking, eye-opening, and just plain shocking. As for the ending . . . don’t even get me started!”
—Rabid Reads
“Up-and-comer Bonilla adds another layer to her intriguing world, packed with treachery and hard-edged danger. Hang on. Darian’s journey looks like it’ll be a very bumpy one!”
—Romantic Times
SHAEDES OF GRAY
“An excellent new author and series . . . a tough yet compelling heroine. Full of fascinating characters, high-stakes intrigue, and fast-paced action, it’s a truly exhilarating adventure! Do not miss out!”
—
Romantic Times
(top pick, 4½ stars)
“A one-of-a-kind, exciting adventure that kicks off from the first page. . .&nba-k>sp;. Urban fantasy readers will want to buy this book.”
—Night Owl Reviews (top pick, 4½ stars)
“Truly transcendental as well as gritty . . . an abundance of awesome action, as well as raw romance, all wrapped up in a fast-paced story that is fresh and unparalleled.
Shaedes of Gray
is going down as one of my favorite new series, and Darian as one of my new favorite heroines.”
—Heroes and Heartbreakers
“Thrilling, like an amusement park ride I didn’t want to get off of.”
—Dark Faeire Tales
“I loved this novel; it was full of great characters and a seriously entertaining plot that I wished never ended. . . . An unforgettable new series and I can’t wait for the sequel. I highly recommend this novel.”
—Seeing Night Book Reviews
“A brand-new series that absolutely wowed me!”
—The Romance Readers Connection (4½ stars)
“My kind of urban fantasy. I was hooked from page one, and I can’t wait for book two.”
—Urban Fantasy Investigations
“An excellent urban fantasy.”
—Genre Go Round Reviews
“Urban fantasy fans will love this one, and I’ll be anxiously awaiting the next book in the series!”
—My Bookish Ways
“A one-of-a-kind series and definitely makes me want to stick around for the ride! . . . You want this book!”
—Wicked Little Pixie
“A great urban fantasy.”
—Urban Fantasy Reviews
Also by Amanda Bonilla
Shaedes of Gray
Blood Before Sunrise
CRAVE
THE DARKNESS
A SHAEDE ASSASSIN NOVEL
AMANDA BONILLA
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Shaedes of Gray
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For the fighters and the survivors
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Every time I sit down to write acknowledgments, I go into it thinking I can keep them short and sweet. For the record, my short game sucks.
As always, so much love and thanks to my family for putting up with me. I love you guys!
I also have to give a shout-out to my local support team, Nancy, Niki and Cassidy. Thanks for throwing the best release parties, helping me brainstorm, and listening to all of my crazy ideas.
Windy Aphayrath and Sarah Bromley, thanks for everything you did to make this book shine.
To my current Magic and Mayhem sisters, Nadia, Sandy, and Shawntelle, thanks for your support, advice, and sharing your expertise.
And to my new Magic and Mayhem sister, Amanda Carlson, fairy goatmother to my future baby goats and current fairy goosemother, if I wrote down all of the things I had to thank you for, we’d be here for a year! I would have gone crazy months ago if I hadn’t had you around. I love you so hard!
Tracey Garvis-Graves, thanks for being there for me this year and sharing your experiences with me. Being able to talk everything out with you has made such a difference in my attitude and game plan the past few months. I owe you one!
And to my agent, Natanya Wheeler, and my editor, Jhanteigh Kupihea, you guys are amazeballs! You make me feel like I can do anything. In he fact, I’ve ordered you both capes to make your superhero status official.
I owe a huge thanks to the bloggers who have read and reviewed my books over the past year. Without you guys, getting new books into the hands of readers would be much harder. And to the readers, thank you so much for taking a chance on me and Darian. I can’t tell you how much you guys mean to me. I want to give you all a big group hug!
I also want to thank all of the wonderful people at Signet Eclipse: my cover artist, Cliff Nielsen, and my cover designer, Katie Anderson. Your hard work is so very appreciated!
I’m pretty sure I’ve missed someone here, as I usually do. Anyway, if I missed you, you know who you are and what you mean to me. I’d like to think that one of these days I’ll remember all of the things, but let’s face it, right now, I’m lucky I remember my own name!