Sylvia Day, Pleasures of the Night

Pleasures of the Night

Sylvia Day

Avon Red, May 2007, $13.95

ISBN: 0061230987

While you were sleeping, a war occurs between the human protectors the Dream Guardians and those who feed on humanity's fears the Nightmares. Captain Aidan Cross is recognized by his peers as the top gun as he enables women to sleep peacefully by proving incredible dreams and yet also slays the evil predators that lurk nearby waiting for a moment to spring.

His superiors send Aidan to keep Lyssa Bates safe from the Nightmares. However, something strange occurs as Lyssa knows exactly who her fantasy lover is. She demands more of him rather than relegating him to the night. Aidan for the first time falls in love. However, he knows the prophecy of a Dream Guardian and a mortal falling in love means the end of his realm unless he kills her for she is the legendary Key.

This creative erotic romantic fantasy is filled with action, loaded with intelligent witty characters, and makes believers of readers that sensual nocturnal dreams are delivered by hunky guardians. The lead paring is clever as the hero knows what he must do but can he do it even he has doubts. The heroine is actually the "key" to the tale as she displays courage in and out of the bed. Readers will want more fantasy visitors as Sylvia Day ironically heats up the night.

Harriet Klausner