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Once the seeds of desire are sown . . .
Finally free of her suffocating marriage, widow Daisy Ellis Craigmore is ready to embrace the pleasures of life that have long been denied her. Yet her new-found freedom is short lived. A string of unexplained murders has brought danger to Daisy's door, forcing her to turn to the most unlikely of saviors . . .
Their growing passion knows no bounds . . .
Ian Ranulf, the Marquis of Northrup, has spent lifetimes hiding his primal nature from London society. But now a vicious killer threatens to expose his secrets. Ian must step out of the shadows and protect the beautiful, fearless Daisy, who awakens in him desires he thought long dead. As their quest to unmask the villain draws them closer together, Daisy has no choice but to reveal her own startling secret, and Ian must face the undeniable truth: Losing his heart to Daisy may be the only way to save his soul.
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USA Today bestselling author Kristen Callihan is a writer because there is nothing else she'd rather be. She is a three-time RITA nominee and winner of two RT Reviewers' Choice awards. Her novels have garnered starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal, as well as being awarded top picks by many reviewers. Her debut book, Firelight, received RT Book Reviews' Seal of Excellence, was named a best book of the year by Library Journal, best book of Spring 2012 by Publisher's Weekly, and was named the best romance book of 2012 by ALA RUSA. When she is not writing, she is reading. --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

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"This richly textured tale of 19th-century London interweaves intricately imagined and historically accurate scenes with red-hot sensual interludes...a deeply compelling and imaginative story."―Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Dark, violent, and addictively enthralling, this exceptionally steamy tale is a worthy sequel to Callihan's stunning Firelight and a perfect lure for Winterblaze."―Library Journal

"Top Pick! 4 12/ Stars! Darkest London glows with the light of Callihan's creativity...Callihan sets the mark for a new style of paranormal historical."―RT Book Reviews

"Callihan has a great talent for sexual tension and jaw-dropping plots that weave together brilliantly in the end."―Diana Gabaldon, New York Times bestselling author --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

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Kristen Callihan is an author because there is nothing else she’d rather be. She is a three-time RITA nominee and winner of two RT Reviewer’s Choice awards. Her novels have garnered starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and the Library Journal, as well as being awarded top picks by many reviewers. Her debut book FIRELIGHT received RT Magazine’s Seal of Excellence, was named a best book of the year by Library Journal, best book of Spring 2012 by Publisher’s Weekly, and was named the best romance book of 2012 by ALA RUSA. When she is not writing, she is reading.

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Sara Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 2nd in historical paranormal romance series
Reviewed in Canada on August 25, 2012
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Although it's set in Victorian London and a paranormal romance, I think MOONGLOW will appeal to lovers of historical urban fantasy. The historical elements are accurate, the city is vivid, and there's plenty of action. I figure the happily ever after is just a nice bonus.

MOONGLOW tells the story of Daisy Craigmore a recent widow with an extraordinary sense of smell, and Ian Ranulf, the shunned werewolf who should be the leader of the pack. A rogue werewolf starts attacking and eating people, and it seems to be targeting Daisy. Ian, wanting to catch the culprit, takes Daisy under his protection to keep her safe, but also to use her for bait. This is where other historicals might leave the heroine helpless and dependant on the hero. But not Callihan. Daisy soon discovers she has a magical power-- she can move the earth and rapidly grow plants. It may not seem like much of a power, but in the moment Daisy discovers it, she impales some bad guys with tree roots. (Like I said, the action is great!)

A romance blossoms between Daisy and Ian over the course of these trials and tribulations, and Callihan develops it really well.

The plot does get a little twisted with its improbable "secret baby" subplot towards the end, but there's enough adrenaline-infused action and other character development that this convoluted bit is relatively minor.

MOONGLOW is sure to be easily enjoyed by readers of romance, urban fantasy and historicals.
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Detra Fitch
4.0 out of 5 stars Darkest London, Book Two
Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2012
Daisy Ellis Craigmore is finally a widow. No longer must she deal with her late husband's abuse. Knowing long before his death that he husband would not ensure her welfare once he was gone, Daisy has used her undignified talent for dissecting smells to create several successful perfumes. However, Daisy never sold the formula for her personal scent. The unique scent is exclusively Daisy's. While attending a gala one evening, she is one of the people attacked by a vicious beast. It is only by chance that Daisy survives.

Lord Ian Ranulf, the Marquis of Northrup, has spent several lifetimes hiding his Lycan nature from society. He is nearby when the screaming begins. The mad werewolf is gone by the time Ian gets to the scene of attack. He is shocked to find a survivor among the bloody carnage. To keep Daisy from revealing what had attacked her, Ian has Daisy taken to his home for care. (He used to be a doctor.) He soon learns that all the women that the beast has attacked had one thing in common; they each wore a perfume called "Daisy". Ian pledges to protect Daisy until the threat is neutralized. It is the duty of Clan Ranulf's to protect society from threat of their kind, yet the clan has done nothing. Ian is in self-chosen exile from the clan. His brother, Conall, currently sits upon the Lycan throne. Even so, the duty has fallen upon Ian to protect London from the insane werewolf. That means keeping Daisy close. There are joined in their quest to unmask the villain by Daisy's sister, Lady Miranda Archer, who can manipulate fire, and her husband, Lord Benjamin Archer, who is Lycan. Daisy seems to be the only one in the group without some sort of supernatural ability. It is also up to Daisy to keep the peace, because there are hard feelings between Ian, Benjamin, and Miranda. But the power in Daisy's family line usually only appears when the person is under extreme duress ... and Daisy is certainly under a lot of stress lately.

**** FOUR STARS! This may be the second title in the Darkest London Series, but you do not have to read the first book to fully enjoy this story. The first book is titled  Firelight  and tells the story between Miranda and Lord Archer. The third title involves the eldest sister, Poppy, who plays a small role in this adventure. However, Poppy's husband is Inspector Winston Lane and he plays a huge part in this story. He is ignorant of the supernaturals around him and not part of Daisy's investigating group.

Author Kristen Callihan has given more information on the Lycan background and the reader learns more about the Lycan hierarchy. It is not a very pretty picture either. Backgrounds of all the major and secondary characters are well developed. The plot is solid and the writing style flows smoothly. This story owes me a night of sleep. ****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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C. Halford
5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2014
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I am loving this series so far. I read Firelight fairly recently and was immediately absorbed into the world Kristen Callihan builds. There's basically a supernatural underground in London, filled with all kinds of creatures. I love that you're not thrown head first into this world, but it's built up slowly with details fed into the story as necessary. This was was a great sequel and I'd so been looking forward to Daisy's story. I was particularly thrilled to see Ian Ranulf reappear in this book as the hero!

Daisy had a horrible marriage to a much older man who abused and belittled her at every opportunity. Now she's a widower and free to enjoy her life as she sees fit...unfortunately a werewolf interrupts her first foray into fun by brutally slaughtering the man she was with. Daisy also becomes something of a target for the werewolf, and needs protection- and that's where Ian comes in. Daisy's such an easy character to like. She is a strong-willed and determined woman, with vulnerabilities she hides beneath a carefree demeanour.

Ian is a werewolf, but he takes great pains to control his were urges. Ian may have come across as kind of an ass in the previous book but he more than redeems himself in this one. He's had a pretty traumatic past, and my heart hurt for him on numerous occasions. I loved how determined Ian was to protect Daisy from the werewolf hunting her and the other werewolves in London who are not quite as friendly as him, shall we say.

Ian and Daisy had a fantastic chemistry and I loved them together. At first they're wary of each other, and Daisy is especially wary since Ian tried to seduce Miranda (her sister) many times in the previous book. Soon, they connect on more than just a physical level, and I loved the intimacy that develops between them.

Overall, Moonglow is another awesome addition to the Darkest London series. The engaging plot, steamy romance and skillful world-building all add to the utter swoon-worthiness that is Moonglow. Bring on Winterblaze, because I must read Poppy and Winston's story!
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Johanna
4.0 out of 5 stars Great sequel, loveable characters!
Reviewed in Germany on January 12, 2014
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I already enjoyed Firelight quite a lot and was looking forward to Callihan's sequel Moonglow featuring Miranda's sister Daisy and the infamous Lord Northrup. And what can I say, I liked this book even better. I'm definitely into this series now and will soon read more of it (especially since I got book four as a galley).

Daisy, widow of the deceased Craigmore, wants to shed her black gowns and start living once again. But it's not as easy as she hoped it would be to find back to a pleasurable life. When she gets involved into a werewolf attack one night, she is soon sucked into the secret supernatural world of London.

Ian Ranulf has turned his back to his clan, led by his brother Conall. Scarred by his past, he seeks to live a normal human life. But how long can he ignore his inner beast? Especially when there's a werewolf running wild in London who seems to be after women who smell like Daisy.

Compared to Moonglow, Firelight was a soft start into the Darkest London series. In this sequel, we meet again the sisters Miranda, Poppy and Daisy and learn more about their abilities. But we're also diving deeper and deeper into the supernatural world of London. There were wondrous creatures like the GIM (ghost in the machine) who act as the city's shadow spies and a mysterious secret order, called the SOS. The whole world-building expands on a larger scale involving Queen Victoria among others. I'm totally hooked now.

But what I liked most about this book were the characters, actually. My heart bled for Ian and I laughed along with their easy banter that both of them soon needed for their own happiness too. Daisy was strong and compassionate. She didn't need Ian but even though he tries to force her to stay with him to keep her safe it is her own decision to do so. I liked that there were not the usually misunderstandings between the male and female main characters as it's so typical for love stories. Both, Ian and Daisy, are very attentive observers. They could see when they had hurt the other, when there was a hidden meaning to their words.

Also, the plot for the sequel Winterblaze is already set in this book and I can't wait to read about Poppy and Inspector Lane. All fans of the paranormal romance genre should try out this book, even if you haven't read historical novels before. This one is definitely worth it!
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Lola Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book- I Highly Anticipate Book 3 In Darker London Series
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012
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This is a great book. A really fabulous book. The only warning I would give possible buyers- this isn't "Firelight 2". This book is wholly different in tone, style, and paradigm. Ms. Callihan is working outside the box in her series structure (it is only the second entry in the series so it seems presumptuous to assume that "Firelight" or, even, "Moonglow is wholly representative of Ms. Callihan's series or vision.) And, I must admit, I really appreciate the surprise. True novelty in genre fiction can be hard to find and Ms. Callihan has astounded me twice.

This book is every inch a modern paranormal romance/urban fantasy book in structure, characters, and romance. There is nothing particularly shocking to readers of the paranormal romance genre (for urban fantasy readers- there is a whole lot more sex and sensuality.) The true shock is that she didn't write this book in the same style and structure as "Firelight". This book lacks the strong old-fashioned Gothic atmosphere "Firelight" used so well. That is absolutely okay and Ms. Callihan is to be congratulated for taking a chance that a series can move around so much and still retain the thematic structure of a series. After reading "Moonglow", I wonder if, perhaps, "Firelight" isn't the oddball. "Moonglow" was a much stronger entry into a true series. This book introduced an overarching story arc that easily spreads into a new book whereas "Firelight" was much more contained.

Slight Spoilers if you haven't yet read "Firelight". On to "Moonglow". The book introduces to new leads: Ian and Daisy. They both made strong appearances in "Firelight". Ian was a potentially villainous character while Daisy was a frivolous (as a character trait) secondary supporting character, Miranda's sister. We get the truth alluded about Ian in his last appearance- he is a supernatural creature. And, we get to really meet Daisy- a widow with a bad marriage looking for a little fun. Instead, they meet in a fantastic opening scene that opens the whole mystery/suspense sub-plot.

The mystery/suspense sub-plot is a straight-up modern one. The mystery is well-paced and quick with a lot of action. The characters investigate and fight in almost equal measures. There is a lot of action which is so surprising compared to the last book- which unfolded oh-so slowly. Ms. Callihan is very good with her plotting and pacing. Another secondary character is also investigating the mystery and it is really enjoyable to see how they go about it differently and arrive at some of the same clues and conclusions at different points in the story depending on how they are related to the secret supernatural world. I thought that was a particularly nice touch as it also effortlessly opened the door for the upcoming book 3 and introduced a story arc not in book 1. Seriously well-done. The mystery is sufficiently layered. There are personal and external conflicts which draw both lead characters into the mystery in a believable way. Each character has their own connection and parts of the mystery sub-plot that is only for them. It transcends a simple murder they have chosen to investigate- they are intimately involved which leads an immediacy to solving the mystery and gets the reader totally hooked. As an aside, I find romances usually don't do mysteries all that well- it is just stuff for them to do as they fall in love. This was a solid mystery/suspense sub-plot and, if you can handle the sex and sensuality, then mystery readers may also enjoy the book.

The romance? Yowzers! Ms. Callihan has a particularly nice touch with romance. Again, this was thoroughly modern in sensibility. Her trademark, if two books can lead to one, is slow, building sensuality that positively explodes. She keeps her readers hanging on while she draws the tension tighter and tighter. The romantic conflict was completely believable. The characters did not suffer empty misunderstandings or pretend to follow social mores that they trow away as soon as the author commands, rather, they truly avoided each other for legitimate reasons. Ms. Callihan has a fine hand with character motivations. And, the two characters were well-suited. This book had a much more carnal, baser approach to romance. I don't mean, necessarily, dirty, graphic sex. Rather, there is a naturalistic, animal, no-shame approach to attraction. It suits the story and the characters to a tee. The surprise was Daisy. How to make a woman in the late Victorian era very modern about her attitudes towards her own sexuality? The author answers that question well- Daisy's attitudes toward sex are perfectly reasonable and the anachronism does not stand out due to her thorough characterization.

The only other plus for the book- original elements! Callihan adds two new supernatural elements to her world-building. One, a new type of being was intriguing and added an element of steam-punk. I'm hopeful we'll get more explanation in other books. I also have to compliment her on her back-stories. For example, with this new creation, we got enough back-story to satisfy us for the book at hand as well as make us hopeful they'll show up again. The other, a new story-arc about the underground politics of her world's supernaturals. Fascinating. And a wide open door for book 3.

All in all, a great book. I was totally surprised and delighted by the different direction. It is so nice reading new and novel series books. I totally recommend it and recommend not to hold "Firelight" too close to your heart. You'll miss out on the fun found only in this book.
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CherryCola
5.0 out of 5 stars Another solid escape
Reviewed in Australia on July 15, 2016
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Fantastic writing and I don't even like period pieces..so okay Writer Wonder Woman..you've totally converted me, well done. Now gimme gimme gimme!! Love it!!
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Maria E Calvente
3.0 out of 5 stars Entretenido
Reviewed in Spain on February 10, 2020
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Me gustaron tanto los personajes como la trama, pero sin duda es mejor el primero.
No hace falta realmente continuar con la saga, son bastante independientes
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