Dark Awakening

The Crown of the Seven Realms Series

By: A.L. Hampton

Narrated by: Andi Eloise, Sebastian York, Devon Ryder

In a world where vampires have only just emerged from the shadows, an uneasy peace hangs in the balance. Rhyland, a battle-hardened vampire with a Viking past, has grown weary of the endless conflict.

But when he encounters Dr. Danica Pierce, a brilliant and alluring geneticist with an enigmatic past, everything changes. Their attraction is primal, igniting a desire that consumes them both. Rhyland becomes obsessed with possessing Dani's body and soul, even as he struggles against his vow never to love again.

As their bond deepens, powerful enemies emerge from the darkness, determined to claim Dani and her mysterious abilities for their own sinister purposes. Dani must unravel the secrets of her own origins while navigating a treacherous world of forbidden passion and betrayal. With danger lurking at every turn and ancient foes closing in, she and Rhyland must fight for their love and the fate of the realms.

Filled with supernatural thrills, steamy encounters, and breathtaking twists, this epic tale is only the beginning of the "Crown of the Seven Realms" series. Step into a world where desire knows no bounds, and the battle between light and darkness will determine the destiny of all.

Warning—this book ends on a cliffhanger.

©2024 A.L. Hampton (P)2025 Blue Nose Audio

Great Start to the series!

Dark Awakening is a super spicy paranormal romance with a ton of potential for an epic story. It’s clear that this book is just the beginning of what will be an intense love story with some fantastic magical elements and multiple realms worth of adventure.

The audio for this book was outstanding! Andi Eloise and Sebastian York are like leather and lace as Rhyland and Danica. Sebastian brings that sexy, possessive, grumpy quality that he does so well and Andi is so fun as the sexy, sassy and adventurous Danica. Devon Ryder rounds out this cast and his witty sexy humor as Lucius is my weakness.

If you’re ready a super spicy vampire romance with a side of Indiana Jones and so much potential for magic and fantasy elements to come, definitely check out Dark Awakening.

These Vamps seem a little weak

I like the story but why are the vamps so weak. Every time darkness comes the FMC is always the one protecting them. It’s a little annoying. However, I can’t wait to get Book 2.

Dark Awakening

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Author: A.L. Hampton

Dark Awakening is the first book in The Crown of the Seven Realms series. Danica is a scientist that studies the genetics in supernatural creatures. She has been testing vampire and werewolf blood and DNA. She was out with her friend when she was suddenly drawn to a mysterious man. Rhyland is an ancient vampire. He is trying to find the chosen one to from the prophecy. Rhyland was at his friend’s club when he saw Dani. Dani and her friend were drugged at the club. Rhyland and his friends made sure they made it home safely. Rhyland knew the moment he touched Dani, that she was his fated mate. The night after Dani met Rhyland, she started experiencing strange light and magic coming from her hands. As time went on Dani could not stay away from Rhyland. She needed him near her. Rhyland and Dani cemented their bond and found out that Dani is also the chosen one in the prophecy to save the Seven Realms. This book is full of action. I can’t wait for more from this series.

Andi Eloise, Sebastian York, and Devon Ryder did a fantastic job narrating this book in duet style narration.

A great start to a wonderful series

I really love this book. I had the pleasure of following this author on her whole journey up into her last book.

Sucker for Vampire Romance

Hey everybody, welcome back to another audiobook review today. We were talking about dark awakening. This book is narrated by the wonderful voices of Sebastian York, Andi Eloise and Devon Ryder. This story follows Danica, who is a geneticist scientist and has been working with vampire blood. Yes, you heard me right vampire blood that’s because in this book vampires are known to everybody and welcomed into human society, but unknown to the humans vampires have their own secret society that is basically trying to make sure that the world doesn’t end. And at the head of that society is Rhyland. Rhyland and Danica meet at a club owned by Rhyland brother Lucian. Where he sees her from something horrible about to happen. And at that point, the connection between them is instant because unknown to them they’re faded mates, which is again extremely rare like in most romantasy books. Rhyland and his brother Eric have been searching for their fated mates for a long time. And that Rhyland has found his he’s going to ensure that everyone knows that she is his. Andi, Devon and Sebastian did all such phenomenal jobs in this audiobook. All of them have been some of my favorite audiobook narrators to listen to, but their combinations of voices in this for some reason was just more amazing than I’ve heard them in other books.