Desired in Darkness

Desired in Darkness by Heather Sunseri is the fifth book in the In Darkness series. Brooke Fairfax is engaged to Declan O’Roark, and she is looking forward to a wonderful future with him. The only thing standing in the way of their happily-ever-after is Romeo aka Woodford Clay Harrison. Romeo is proving to be elusive. Brooke’s parents are throwing the couple an engagement party at their home in Virginia. Romeo strikes during the party leaving a dead body and ruined wedding dresses behind. Brooke is determined to catch him while Romeo is set on having Brooke for himself. Declan’s attentions get diverted when his brother arrives along with a woman from Declan’s past who will cause nothing but more grief for the engaged couple. If he diverts his attention to take care of this problem, Declan will not be there to protect Brooke. What will it take to catch Romeo? Desired in Darkness is a fast-paced novel that will have you riveted to the edge of your seat. Readers finally gets answers to the questions we have had since the first book in the series. The revelations will amaze you. It was nice to get to know more about Declan and his past in this installment as well as a little more about Brooke’s relationship with her mother. Desired in Darkness is not a standalone. The books in the In Darkness series need to be read in order. The characters are well-developed, and they continue to evolve in each book. They are very real in this gritty story. I do wish the intimate scenes were not so descriptive and that there were fewer of them (just my personal feelings on the matter). At the end of the book I was left wondering what is going to happen next. I would love to say more, but I do not want to spoil it for you.

This was a page turner that kept you guessing on what was going to happen next. Plenty of shocking moments and reveals throughout. Romeo.. A man who has been hiding in the shadows for years at first helping former FBI Agent Brooke Fairfax with anonymous tips to help solve cases.. Then the possessive behavior started.. And finally the bodies started piling up. This man eludes everyone and is always one step ahead. But now they know his name and are slowly finding out the whys of his game, but not before he ups the stakes and finally reveals his end game. We finally get answers to questions we've had since the first book.. Who was really involved in Brooke's husband murder and who has had knowledge of it all this time. Romeo's past is revealed and his connection to Brooke. Romeo's reign of terror is far reaching throughout this book and Brooke's sanity is tested. But through it all her fiance Declan O'Roark is by her side trying to keep her out of the madman's clutches but that isn't easy when all Brook wants to do it to dive into them to finally put an end to her stalker. I am conflicted on my feelings about the ending but I've loved this series and the characters from the first book and can't wait to see what comes next...

Kept me turning the pages and on edge. Great read!