Desires Unleashed by D.N. Simmons Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hiya guys, we have D.N. Simmons stopping by to introduce an oldie but goody Desires Unleashed, the first book in her Knights of the Darkness Chronicles. We have a character teaser, a tantalizing excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Leigh’s review. So guys enjoy the post and then click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~
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Desires Unleashed

(Knights of the Darkness Chronicles 01)
by

D.N. Simmons

Desires Unleashed is the first novel in the riveting, highly addictive and sexually-charged Knights of the Darkness Chronicles. Experience the  heart-pounding thrill of the chase in this electrifying page-turner as you uncover the mystery behind the series of gruesome killings that have been terrorizing the citizens of Chicago.

With mutilated bodies being discarded all around the thriving city of Chicago, the highly-trained, government-funded police force, better known as the S.U.I.T., has assigned two detectives to discover who or what is behind the series of gruesome murders. Soon into their investigation, the detectives realize that they are in over their heads and if they are going to stop the menace before the next attack, they are going to have to seek the help of two unlikely individuals.

Original, sexy and gritty, the Knights of the Darkness Chronicles will suck you in and take you for a ride you won’t forget!

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D.N. Simmons

Hello,

I’m very honored to be here and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this opportunity to meet new readers.  My name is D.N. Simmons and I’m an urban-fantasy/paranormal romance author. My series Knights of the Darkness Chronicles is phenomenal, sexy, highly entertaining and completely addictive… well, that’s what I’ve been told. Who am I to disagree *giggle*.  When I say that my series is unlike any other, I really mean it. You will NOT find another series quite like it in the genre. That was my sinister plan from the very beginning.  I wanted to create a series with a platform that would take readers into a completely unique and bold direction with characters they could relate to. The story lines are original from book to book and they keep you engaged from the beginning to the end.  I know that the shelves are filled with paranormal books, especially those involving vampires and shape-shifters. And if you’re a fan of the genre, like I am, you may think that you won’t find anything too original because the market is already flooded.  That’s only because you haven’t read the KOTDC yet. 

See, I’m the kind of person that gets extremely enthusiastic about awesome storytelling. When I finish reading a great book or watching an amazing movie, I’m still buzzing about it. One of the reasons why I get so excited is because of exceptional writing and imagination. I appreciate that so much, therefore, I knew I had to give my readers the very best I could give them.

The Knights of the Darkness Chronicles isn’t just a series you read. It’s a series you experience.  You’ll know exactly what I’m talking about when you grab the first book. 😀 Trust me.

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Excerpt

Darian walked down the dimly lit hallway until he reached a huge tapestry on the wall. He brushed the tapestry to the side to reveal a small sensor in the wall. He pressed his hand to the sensor screen. As the red light at the bottom of the sensor turned blue, a hidden door slid open exposing an elevator. Pulling a key out of his pocket, he stepped inside, inserting it into the slot on the elevator panel to start it downward. Three levels down, he exited and walked down another short L-shaped corridor to his private skybox overlooking an octagon-shaped arena. He settled into one of the four comfortable leather chairs facing the clear glass paneled wall. He looked around the arena to see that the soft cushioned seats were already full and everyone was anticipating the tournament. All the bets had been made. One could bet on a fighter per night, thus increasing their chances of winning. Or they could pick a champion to win the whole tournament and receive one lump sum. There was a little less than one hundred million dollars to be won this night, which was very good for an opening night. Darian had already placed his bet on the fighter known only as Draco. Xavier had been most impressed by the fighter’s skill, so Darian had chosen Draco as his champion.

It never ceased to amaze Darian that the human race would, no doubt, do just about anything for money. They put a price tag on their own lives. Darian had never met one vampire that would name the price of their own immortality. He figured mortals thought they were immortal, that life would always grant them another day. Until, of course, their last day came before they could blink their eyes. Darian no longer worried about having his life snuffed out so easily. It would take a lot more than a virus or blunt force trauma to kill him, of that he was pleased.

The announcer came out through sliding double doors with two beautiful female vampires. Dressed in red sequined bikinis and top hats, white sequined bow ties and matching six inch heels, they stood by his side, hands on their hips. The announcer wore a red sequined tux with tails, matching hat and a white silk shirt with matching gloves. He was a tall male with black hair and pale skin. Though he wasn’t a vampire, he could easily pass for one. Vampires were always pale before their first feeding. Pale and cold. Then when their bodies are filled and warmed with living blood, they can pass easily amongst the human race. A very observant human could detect the subtle differences in skin and hair textures and the shine of a vampire’s eyes.

The announcer ordered some film footage of the fighters to be run on the huge television suspended over the arena. The crowd ‘oohhhed’ and ‘ahhhed’ as they witnessed the talents of the new tournament fighters. There were a mixture of female and male martial artists and grappling street fighters. Darian could hear a few murmurs of those who wished they could change their bets. He smiled. Too late, he thought. The footage ended, the crowd hushed, everyone waited for the theatrics the announcer provided. The lights dimmed to darkness, leaving only one spotlight on the announcer. He looked around the crowd as he raised the microphone to his mouth.

“Ladies and gentlemen, tonight you are in for a treat. Once again, we have gathered all of the world’s best fighters to battle it out over the next three days, for a total grand prize of five million dollars!” he said with raised hands.

The crowd cheered and applauded. Darian laughed and clapped as well. He liked the energy from the audience. It was an appetizer to the hunt, or in this case, since he had fed already, it was more of a dessert. Just enough to whet his appetite for the bloody fight that was soon to come.

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Character teaser

MEET VAMPIRE MASTER, DARIAN ALEXANDER:

The man himself. The Greek God breathtakingly gorgeous and incredibly dangerous at the same time. Don’t let his piercing forest green eyes and school boy dimpled grin fool you, he’s as deadly a predator as they come. His reputation is never misunderstood, those who know his name fear him. Darian is not someone to mess with, for he has ways of dealing with those who cross him. He controls the entire city of Chicago. Even the S.U.I.T. organization steers clear of him and his dealing. Jaded by his many years of existence, he has a tendency to be callous when it comes to humans. He’s been there

and done that, so to speak and he’s rarely surprised by humanity. His charm, intelligence and debonair personality is what drew the lovely and beautiful queen of the leopard Pride to him, even against her own Pride’s wishes.

Unfortunately for Elise, there is but one person in his life that has his whole heart, his Xavier. At least, that is what he thought until he met Natasha. The young woman intrigues Darian, baffles him, even. He wants her and only time will tell for us to see if he gets what he wants.

About D.N.

N. Simmons lives in Chicago IL., with a rambunctious German Shepherd that’s

too big for his own good and mischievous kitten that she affectionately calls “Itty-bitty”. Her hobbies include rollerblading, billiards, bowling, reading, watching television and going to the movies. She has been nominated at Love Romances and More, winning honorable mention for best paranormal book of 2006. She has won “Author of the Month” at Warrior of Words. She was voted “New Voice of Today”

at Romance Reviews and “Rising Star” at Love Romance and More.

To learn more, and have the opportunity to speak with the author personally, please visit the official  website and forum at www.dnsimmons.com . D.N. is always interesting in meeting new and wonderful people.

Email: authordnsimmons@dnsimmons.com
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Review

D.N. Simmons -BC-DESIRES-UNLEASHEDTitle: Desires Unleashed (3rd Edition)

Series: Knights of the Darkness Chronicles #1

Author: D.N. Simmons

Genre: Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance

Length: Novel (288 pages)

ISNB: 978-1-45639-892-7

Publisher: Rushmore Publishing (September 17th 2010) 

Heat: Explicit

Heart: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Reviewer: Leigh

Blurb: Desires Unleashed is the first novel in the riveting, highly addictive and sexually-charged Knights of the Darkness Chronicles. Experience the heart-pounding thrill of the chase in this electrifying page-turner as you uncover the mystery behind the series of gruesome killings that have been terrorizing the citizens of Chicago.

With mutilated bodies being discarded all around the thriving city of Chicago, the highly-trained, government-funded police force, better known as the S.U.I.T., has assigned two detectives to discover who or what is behind the series of gruesome murders. Soon into their investigation, the detectives realize that they are in over their heads and if they are going to stop the menace before the next attack, they are going to have to seek the help of two unlikely individuals.

Original, sexy and gritty, the Knights of the Darkness Chronicles will suck you in and take you for a ride you won’t forget!

Purchase Link: http://www.dnsimmons.com/#!desires-unleashed/c1o04 (Multiple Buy Links – many are free)

Review: This series takes place in a alternate reality world where the supernatural race have come out of hiding and live in the open along with humans.  There are those humans who are in awe and love them, and those who hate and kill them.  There are good and bad supernaturals just like humans.  The entire six book series revolve around those in Chicago.  These books tell the story of how the different supernaturals and humans come together as they stand their ground, find love. and the bonds of friendship that forms among them.

The plot of the book is a slow build.  There are several main storylines, and at first it’s not understood how they will all tie in.  And even at the end not all are really connected completely.  Some things will be revealed in future books.  I have to be careful how I world this review, as I don’t want to spoil the reading order.  Suffice to say not everything is given away in this book, and more surprises are coming as the reader continue on to the other books.  So it does count to read this series in order.

The book opens with Detective Warren Davis and his partner Detective Matthew Eric from Supernatural Unit Investigation Team, or S.U.I.T for short.  They are assigned to strange homicide, a human with his head ripped off.  They have little evidence to go on, but know it had to be at least one  supernatural.  Then more bodies start turning up, and they realize they have a serial killer on their hands.  The reader also learns of the political unrest the supernatural revealing has caused.  There are radical humanist groups killing and maiming any supernatural.  Even with laws prohibiting vigilante acts, it does not stop some humans.  Supernatural s are also not supposed to serve as officers of the law, and if caught can be prosecuted.  That is if they make it to trial, since some police officers make sure they have accidents while in police custody.  Which makes it very important that Warren keeps his secret hidden with the help from his human partner Eric.

Next introduced are two human females.  Natasha and her best friend and roommate Annette.  Annette is very wild and works at a vampire owned strip club called Desires Unleashed.  Natasha is more reserved  and avoids supernaturals at all costs as she is frightened of them.  After an accident, she stops taking her regular medicine and starts having insane dreams.  These dreams lead her right into the middle of the serial killer investigation lead by Warren and Eric.

Darian and Xavier are introduced next.  They are vampires and have been lovers for over 70 years.  Although they each have sexual relationships with others, both men and women.  Darian is the master of the city, and has several businesses throughout the city including Desires Unleashed.  Xavier is his second and helps Darian run his business and acts as an enforcer.  At the start it’s not clear if Darian and Xavier bad guys or good guys.

 This first book in the series is a start of a pretty awesome adventure.  This series are not for the faint of heart.  You are getting a very mixed bag with them.  There is gay, straight, and bisexual relationships.  There is violence and there is angst, with some pretty funny moments thrown in.  There are a lot of characters and interpersonal relationships.  A reader really has to pay attention to those introduced.  But it can be well worth the effort.

I believe this book was first published in 2004.  I think I first read it back in 2009 or 10 in old school paperback.  I loved it then.  And I still love it now.

2 thoughts on “Desires Unleashed by D.N. Simmons Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

  1. Ohhh, how come I didn’t know about Ms. Simmons before now? This series sound so, so good! I love me a good, different, vampire story. I really enjoyed the Blurb! I also appreciate the warning given in the review for the series having a mixed bag of relationships M/M M/F Bi, etc. Although I don’t care to read any M/F couplings, I don’t think it would deter me from enjoying the plot.
    Thank you so much for sharing and I hope that by doing these Blog Tours Ms. Simmons get a wider audience. Also, thanks for the giveaway.
    taina1959@yahoo.com

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