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Karolina Dalca, Dark Eyes (The Dark Eyes) Kindle Edition

by M. R. Noble (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Blindsided by an attack that destroys her home and blamed for murder, Karolina Dalca, a half-vampire, escapes, only to plunge into the magical societies from which she was sheltered.

Betrayed by those around her, she abandons her dreams of becoming an investigator and flees, trusting only herself. Her police internship would never prove more useful. Hoofing it through the wilderness, she makes it to her university dorm, disheveled but delightfully deflowered.

Enter a full vampire: one wielding dark magic and a ride out of Canada. A fugitive from the law, Karo complies with his demands to escape, unsure whether his requests are bewitched. She vows to clear her name and avenge her mother's death, but Karo's family secrets aren't so easily left behind.
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"This book grabs you by the throat and does not let go! A fast paced, enthralling journey through a hidden underworld of vampires, werewolves, and other beings of the night who wield a fascinating array of powers to devastating effect. Compared to the more stay-at-home-type of vampires and werewolves I know, these protagonists are pushed beyond the human limit. I Highly recommend you acquire this book and hole up somewhere safe for the ride." --Stuart Rutherford, actor from WHAT WE DO IN THESHADOWS
"Fans of Kim Harrison will be drawn into the imagery of Noble's first book of the Dark Eyes series. In between bouts of fighting and the intensity of paranormal, dark fantasy, there are moments of comedy that make this series opener a real page-turner." --Booklist.

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"Who are youanyway?" I asked.
"Andre," he said. "PrivateInvestigator, but I'll do anything for money." He winked.
"You'renot human," I said. "What are you?" I stretched out my Charmed senses and feltmagic within him.
"I'm a vampire, princess. Sameas you, but with a little extra dark superpower. I'm a full vamp though, andfrom what I can tell from your dismal amount of speed out there, you'rehalf."
He dragged a chair from thewall and sat across from me.
"You have the Dark Charm?" Iasked. "I should have figured; you ooze sleaze bag."
"And you have a littlesomething special up your sleeve too, don't you, princess? I bet you get alittle hot now and then, don'tyou?"
I narrowed my eyes.
"And with a name like Karolina Dalca . . . Ibet you've got enough training to back up that look you're giving me."
He knew my name, my powers,and where to find me. My eyes fell over his body, sizing him up as he sat acrossfrom me. Strong jaw, tall, six feet and maybe four inches, and muscular broadshoulders. I could take him--if I took him by surprise.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08KVR2SLB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Wild Rose Press, Inc (December 16, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1580 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 198 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 83 ratings

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M. R. Noble

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M. R. Noble has played a tug of war between science and art her whole life, but the rope broke when she wrote the first line of The Dark Eyes Series. Immersed up to her keyboard in paranormal romance and urban fantasy, she enjoys blending the real with the surreal. The only drawback is she misplaces her mug while dreaming up her next scene, and soon finds herself six cups overpoured.

Keeping to her Lake Simcoe roots, she is a member of the Writers Community of York Region (WCYR), where her muse is made not found . . . over a hefty cup of coffee.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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A gripping fantasy
4 Stars
A gripping fantasy
Initially, when I started reading the story, I did not know how to feel. There are many things to get the hang of, like “Dyads” and “Forged” and the various “Charms.” Moreover, the author dwells right into the action before we even know to get to know the characters correctly.However, once I got past the first two chapters, I could not put this book down. It has been a while since I read a gripping supernatural tale of werewolves and shapeshifters, and this book was very entertaining!Karo is a likable character, and you learn more about her as she goes on the quest to meet her Uncle. She shares dynamic chemistry with both her co-stars Roman and Andre. For some reason, I liked her angle with Andre more than Roman. The author writes the angst at an excellent, balanced level, which does not overtake the story’s plot. I also loved some of the supporting characters like Ina and Miruna.The main highlight of the story is the action-adventure. There is never a dull moment in the book, as there something happens to Karo in nearly every chapter. From facing storms at sea to high-speed chases at the Parade, the author keeps the reader on their toes. While I love character development, this is one of the few books where I thoroughly looked forward to the adventure. The climax is epic, concludes the story wonderfully, and sets the next book’s pace in the series.As I mentioned earlier, my four-star review’s only reason is the initial bumpiness in setting up the plot. I could not put this book down once Bronwyn enters the picture and Karo runs for her life. Overall, “Karolina Dalca, Dark Eyes” is a gripping supernatural fantasy that I could not put down.
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Mary Brannian
5.0 out of 5 stars Karolina Dalca, Dark Eyes
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021
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“A star becomes a sun, under the pressure of darkness,” - Karo

Karolina Dalca is a hybrid; half vampire, half Gypsy. Raised in the arts of Earth magic, Karolina has yearned to know about her father, a man she's never met. Her mother can't or won't tell her, so Karolina is left with shadows and myths....

When her mother is killed by monsters not of this world, Karolina is thrust into a new reality, one of constant danger... And unexpected desire....

“The greatest monsters in the world are the ones we ourselves have created.” - Karo
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Tessa Talks Books
4.0 out of 5 stars Dark, Gritty, and Unique Take on the Supernatural World
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020
Karolina Dalca, Dark Eyes is a fast-paced, action-packed fantasy story featuring the supernatural world in a uniquely imaginative and captivating manner.

What I Liked

I enjoyed the unique twist on vampire and werewolf lore. In this story, vampires are born to vampire parents, not mortals turned by a vampire.
Werewolves are also born to werewolf parents. Though, a mortal or other supernatural can willingly complete a bonding ritual with a pack leader that will turn them into a werewolf after their first kill. The gypsy lore is definitely a personal favorite spurred by supernatural shows from the 90s; gypsies are mortals with white magic abilities. Karolina Dalca, the main character, is half gypsy and half-vampire, so interspecies relationships can result in offspring with partial supernatural traits. I found this world fascinating and loved the creative interpretation of supernatural beings.

Karolina Dalca is a multifaceted character. I loved her fire and independence, as well as the fact that she is not afraid to tackle challenges head-on. At times, though, she is like horror movie characters who you find yourself fussing at for their awful choices—the type of character who goes down to the basement or out the back door. You know the type.

I enjoyed the dark and gritty tone of the story, which is mainly about the Vampire Russian Mob (so you should expect a lot of unsavory realness). This story definitely delivers. It skirts that line between horror and dark, but I never felt scared or disturbed. With more than its fair share of violence, some rather graphic, it reflects the graphic violent nature of vampires and gang/mobster activity.

The story has a good flow and naturalness to it that lends to the quick pace. I found myself rapidly flipping the pages to find out how things turn out and what would happen next. The suspense could have been generated a bit more organically in the action scenes. Still, otherwise, the tension builds in alignment with the pace.

If you are looking for a dark, gritty, unique take on the supernatural world, you must pick up this book. You will enjoy the creative twist while being captivated by the story as it unfolds.
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Arcelia Duenas
5.0 out of 5 stars Ended to soon
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021
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I just finished reading this book and now I am done, It ended to fast for me and now I don't know if there will be a part two for this book, I sure do hope so.
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A Voracious Reader
3.0 out of 5 stars Intersting premise
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2021
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When Karolina Dalca’s life is turned violently upside down, she has to go on the run. She needs to find her vampire father and get some answers that she’s been seeking her whole life.

Karolina is a very fascinating character. Born to a witch and a vampire, she has some amazing abilities. She is half-vampire but has two kinds of magic. Unfortunately, she has never met her father, so her mother and grandfather have trained her in the magic they know and have told her to lock down everything else she can do. Kinda selfish in my opinion. And dangerous.

Karo has a childhood friend in Roman Lupei. His family has always been around, but Roman and Karo are grown now and Roman wants more. Karo’s not so sure. Before they can figure things out, Karo’s life goes sideways and she ends up in Russia looking for the other half of her family.

This book starts out strong. It’s interesting, has action and magic and a possible love interest. Then, tragedy strikes, new characters are introduced and it’s a race to get to Russia before the bad guys get her. A second guy is introduced. Will this be a love triangle? Somewhere along the way, the story telling unravels. Karo makes stupid decisions, she gains power without training, knowledge or consequence, and she’s naïve as all get out. Hence the stupid, and usually rash, decisions. The whole middle to nearly the end of the book is disappointing to me. Especially when Karo suddenly becomes a Super Hero that is nigh unstoppable. She flirts on the razor’s edge of being a Mary Sue. In addition, it may just be the author’s writing style, but the scenes are disjointed and almost spartan. There’s no cohesive flow to the writing. Things happen so suddenly I’m left with whiplash. And confusion. However, I love the blending of magics and the paranormal creatures. All-in-all, the premise and world are awesome stuff, but the execution lacks.
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Grymm
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic fantasy with a fresh take on vampires!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2021
M R Noble does something that a lot of fantasy/fiction authors struggle with when writing books with the vampire mythos: they create a new perspective and twist. The vampire genre is so heavily overdone that it is difficult to do well without coming off campy or cliché, but Noble manages to really find the pocket. There were some cliché moments (I mean, Romania and Vampires go together like space and stars), but the writing was sound and there weren’t many spots where the pace was off.

What is neat about this book, is that it is a thriller wrapped in vampire lore with a dash of romance that breathes in the air of mystery. I also like the take of vampire creation, as it varies pretty greatly from what we are traditionally shown and expect. It greatly humanizes vampires in a way, when most authors prefer to make them monsters or romanticize them.

Karolina (Karo) herself is an interesting character. Her emotions get the best of her sometimes. She’s smart but impulsive, and this puts her in a variety of interesting situations.

I’d definitely recommend this book if you’re remotely into the vampire/werewolf brand of story. It’s solid, and this universe would work well long term in a series.
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HMN
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read!
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2021
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“Karolina Dalca, Dark Eyes” is a delight to read and author MR Noble is a wordsmith whose writing is playful, light and sure, and powerfully evocative: I can smell Carpathian pine, ocean salt, and blood over-scented with lavender. Noble writes fight scenes with intensity that leaves one bruised and breathless. Usually, I skim these bits, but I engaged fully in the choreography of Karo’s meditative katas, and flexed muscle, fang, and claw to do battle. And I love Karo for being the heroine to do battle, even when it is with herself. Without knowing what she might find, Karolina runs to her fate, meets carnage, betrayal, despair, but also love. She falters, but does not give up. And her observations, as she learns about life and love, make me look to the next page for another beautiful metaphor, clever pun or quip. Initially skeptical of a Northern Ontario setting, my desire to be transported was well satisfied as Karo’s rural home is decimated in an attack by the Shadow Forged – felt a thrill, even, that it happened here in Canada. I am waiting, impatiently, for more.
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Annies
5.0 out of 5 stars A great new find
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2021
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A new author for me, and wow, I really enjoyed this book, I couldn't put it down. Great characters, superb intrigue and masses of action. I can't wait for the next instalment!!
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fincowe
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in Australia on January 8, 2022
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I enjoyed the story, filled with action and suspense. Karolina is an interesting character with a loyal friend, who is also a very interesting character.
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Nicole
5.0 out of 5 stars Un-patiently waiting for book 2........
Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2021
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Vampire novels are a guilty pleasure of mine and I have read nearly every one of them out there. I was especially excited to read this story by MR Noble, as the plot begins in Northern Ontario. This story follows a strong female character and has excitement around every corner. It was addicting and I finished it in just two sittings. My only complaint is that book 2 is not out yet! This series will definitely stay on my watch list. I can't wait for the next release date!
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Sarah C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical vampire story
Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2020
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As anyone who has read her fair share of supernatural books knows, the plot lines can get repetitive and predictable. It is not so with this novel. The intriguing addition of magics on top of the stardard vampire strengths offers a whole world of new an interesting possibilities. This book promises to be the first of many truly novel supernatural adventures.
Plus the female lead isn't a delicate flower to be protected, but a force to be reckoned with!
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