Dark Alpha's Hunger (Reaper, #6) by Donna Grant ...Another great addition to the Reaper's series Donna. Thank you so much for bringing Eoghan back and giving him his own Reapers to lead. (now there are two teams) Thanks to #NetGalley for letting me preview this book. Thea saves Eoghan with her music... she is half-fae and doesn't know who her parents are. They are perfect together... Now what of Usaeil and her new secret... What weapon has Erith recovered? What is going to happen with Bran? This book grabbed me from the start and didn't let me leave until I finished it. Yes there is a HEA ..and I can't wait for the next book.

I read books from all three of Donna Grant's related series and it is always nice to be able to pick up any book from any of them and get the gist of what's going on. However, I would suggest reading all of them in release order as the intertwining plots are becoming more and more complicated.

Dark Alpha's Night focuses on Eoghan, one of the original Reapers who has been trapped in another dimension for some time. Thea is a Halfling of unknown heritage whose melody from her violin is able to free Eoghan.

The novel was the perfect length for me, about a four hour read. There was a great balance between the romance arc and the action/suspense of the novel. The introduction of the new Reapers is very exciting and I can't wait to read more about them, particularly Aisling, the sole female.

There is an intriguing revelation regarding the heroine's origins which ties in to a major character. I'm sure that Thea will play an interesting role later.

All in all, this was a good addition to the series and entire world that includes the Dragon Kings and the Warriors. I must admit that I was getting a little bored with them, but Dark Alpha's Hunger breathed new life in to overarching plot.

I have been waiting for this book!
Impatiently I might add! It always kills me when the blurbs never include names but reading the first few pages and finding it out makes it worth it!

And had I known what comes to in this book I would have been way more eager to get my hands on this! Because this one is a doozy!!

Thea is half Fae, an orphan who never knew her mother or father and never thought too hard about it. As it is, she didn't know she was half Fae. But she is drawn to portal stones from when she was a child. She's come back to it time and time again playing music. And that's how she came upon Eoghan. Yup that's right! The missing silent reaper!

Having been rescued from a place that no one should endure, Eoghan comes back changed. Thea saved him from that realm and he is grateful. He is also entranced by her and seems to be drawn to her. She begins to bring back the light that used to be in him before his betrayal. Now he not only feels the need to protect Thea but to keep her away from the live he lives.

Only there are greater things at play and Thea is a huge ginormous part of it. Her secret, unbeknownst to her, is probably the biggest bomb there is in this specific series!

Old and new enemies are out there and they need to be brought to justice. In only a way that Death can bring. Now Death will become a big player in this game and honestly I feel like we will get to see a side of her we never knew and I'm excited for it!

Former Reaper Bran has never forgotten the woman he loved who died because he told her what he was. His need for vengeance has no bounds and now he is almost in sight of that thing he wants most Death on her knees ! Death might be losing her powers but she still has a trick or two up her sleeves and to stop Bran she needs one very special Reaper but the problem is Eoghan is trapped in a hell dimension.
Step forward Thea, a woman with a passion for music that soothes the soul. Alone and always seeking something intangible but her music calls to all even a deadly Fae who will crawl back to the living to help save Death but can Eoghan then save Thea ?
Another quick read about those Light and Dark Fae who are the bogey men the Fae all fear. Eoghan was a bit unexpected to me as not only had he sacrificed himself but he had previously taken a vow of silence which quickly seemed to be cast aside ! I understand though that the mission Death gave him meant a new beginning which is very exciting to the reader but alas my lips are sealed.
What I can say is this story which introduced Thea took the overall storyarc in a new direction. Yes there’s still Bran at large up to who knows what but with this edition to the series the plot has definitely thickened. As much as I was happy to see Eoghan and Thea fall in love if honest it was everything happening around them that I really enjoyed. Expect revelations, new allies and Death about to do what she does best and that female most certainly doesn’t take prisoners !
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

I have to disclose I have not read other books in this series but probably should have. There was no explanation of the characters or their back stories just jumping right in to the story which threw me for a loop. The story line moves along very quickly with little to no rhythm or reason and briskly ends.

I haven’t read any of the stories in this series yet so I was a bit worried to read book six first. However, I really enjoyed it!! I do think it would probably be better to start from book one so you can get to know any back story/characters. And I definitely plan to start from the beginning since I loved this one so much! Dark Alpha’s Hunger was very entertaining with many dynamic characters. I have to say that Xaneth was one of my favorites.

This one is Eoghan’s book; one I have looked forward to since meeting the Reaper who refuses to speak for thousands of years and then sacrifices himself to save his friend Cael, causing him to be sucked into a hell realm.  He finally fights his way free and it is all because of a halfling. Thea is an orphan and ever since she was a little girl and visited some standing stones, she is drawn back to the portal stones and again and again throughout her adult years. They call to her, though she doesn't know why, and now she goes up to them and plays her violin just to get out of the city and have alone time.  It is her music that helps Eoghan find his way to the gateway where he fights to get free and she helps pull him out. He is drawn back to her again and again, and even though he tries to push her away, when she is kidnapped he will stop at nothing to find her.  Who wanted her kidnapped was a HUGE surprise and their love story was awesome and the plot was so good.  He is one of the more interesting and dynamic Reapers in the series and Donna Grant didn't disappoint with his story at all.  I am so happy with how this one turned out.  I think it is one of my all time favorite Reaper books.

Eoghan was one of the original reapers. He was captured and sent into the darkness. But when he hears a haunting melody he follows the music and is pulled through a portal stone, by the skin of his teeth as the monster at his heels almost had him!

A lot has changed since he was captured but Eoghan is more than entranced by the musical talents and beauty of Thea. Thea has been drawn o the stones since she was a child. She finds solace playing at the stones. But she gets more than solitude when a portal opens and she feels the need to help the male trying to escape.

Eoghan took a vow of silence but can he keep quiet and not voice the feelings he has towards Thea?

Death appears, now in a haggard state, and tells Eoghan that he is now in charge of a further group of Reapers. But first he has to tell his original team-mates that he has returned! Thea is more than a musical savant and there are major plans afoot involving her, but I was left reeling when I found out who and why!

Eoghan and his new band of Reapers are very intriguing and I can't wait to see what they are like in more depth in the following books. Great read.

The sixth book in the Reaper series by Donna Grant is called DARK ALPHA’S HUNGER. As a preface, I want to warn readers who may be new to this series that it’s really important to read the books in order. Although Grant provides some recap, there isn’t very much of it in this book.

With this book, the heroine, Thea, becomes the key to Eoghan’s solution. This book definitely had a different feel from the other books in the series and I’m not necessarily sure it was a good thing. Although Grant’s writing is very free-flowing and easy to read, I felt like it really lacked character this time. There were virtually no descriptions and very little details which seems a bit odd since most of her books that I’ve read usually have all this. To me, it almost felt like the author was rushing through this book, leaving out a lot of the key points that make this book feel full. Despite getting the main points across, I really do feel like parts of this book were underdeveloped.

However, I did end up liking the main characters of this book. Both Thea and Eoghan have interesting stories. But like I said, something does feel a bit lacking. The romance is there, but I felt like the sparks didn’t shine as brightly because things felt a bit rushed. As a result, this is a very fast read. I read it all in one sitting so I definitely felt like things moved a bit too swiftly. I’m hoping that Grant’s future books are less rushed and more detailed next time.

Dark Alpha's Hunger is the 6th book in the Reapers series by Donna Grant.

This is a paranormal romance read, but unfortunately needs to be read with the others in the series. I enjoyed my time with this story but I feel that it would have been more enjoyable if I was up to date with the overall story arc. Going into a book that is 6th in a series is always a risky chance, I have only recently started reading Donna grant and I really enjoy her way of writing and the worlds she creates.

Dark Alpha’s Hunger is a soul-shattering masterpiece that gifted me a glimpse into a breathtaking world of brilliant fantasy and heart transforming love. This is gold standard of storylines that will shatter your world of just fantasy and rocket you into a realm of the magnificently gifted! What a precious and priceless gift from the out of this world creative and heart transforming author that every romance and fantasy reader absolutely NEEDS to experience and savor. Donna Grant is a fabulous story teller who has made me a devoted fan for life!

Thea’s life is one of deeply quiet solitude. The only thing that makes her heart feel and her soul soar is her music. It is her only solace in world where she is truly alone. One day her world changes in the blink of an eye. Following a life-long impulse, she ushers a dark and devastating stranger into the world and her very life. She gets more than she ever bargained for, and her heart will lead her on a journey that would leave most broken and shivering in the corner. Only her utter determination will keep her alive and push her into a world that few know of and even fewer survive.

This new world of stirring and passionate fantasy will leave your heart wrung out and your mind pleasantly spinning in a haze of wonder and elation. I couldn’t get enough of this spectacular story with mind-boggling characters. I loved I every second of it, and hated to see it end. My mind is still reeling from the majestic experience and savoring the beauty I was gifted with.

Donna Grant is quickly becoming one of my all-time favorite authors! She is a true genius and offers us the gold standard of incredible storytelling. I can’t ask for anything more from a fabulous author, and I truly hope to be able to enjoy much more from her in the near future!

I read an ARC copy of Dark Alpha’s Hunger from NetGalley and St Martin’s Press in exchange for my honest opinion. Dark Alpha’s Hunger by Donna Grant is book six in the Reaper series. The Reapers are a unique group among the Fae. Both the Dark and the Light Fae make up the Reapers. They align primarily with Death and each other. Reapers are responsible for the execution of the Fae so deplorable they can no longer exist among their people. This story focuses on the Reaper Eoghan and the Half Fae Thea. When the couple finds each other, Thea discovers she belongs in a world of magic she never knew existed.

One can read this book as a stand-alone, more so than the rest of the series. The storyline diverts a bit with this installment. It moves away from the main Reaper group and introduces multiple new characters. I always suggest in a setting such as the Dark World, that reading all previous installments take place. Hostilities in a realm that includes the Reapers and the Dragon Kings in the immediate, and going as far back as the Dark Sword series, are now in full swing. Several characters that share time here have deep-seated pasts. To omit confusion background information is given when relevant, but the full dramatic effect will not occur if that past is not familiar to the reader.

As always, the characters are engaging. And who doesn’t enjoy a sexy Fae with an Irish brogue? Eoghan has the respect of his fellow companions due to his integrity. Thea overcomes a dark past to find happiness in a new world. The attraction between the two is fast and fierce. I am not typically in support of an insta-love scenario, but overlook it when the payoff is worth it. In the Dark World, the thematic developments deeply integrate into their world and are tremendously compelling. I like the buildup of various subplots, and again, sexy Fae.

For those who are aware of the Dark World and its complexity. ** Beware of minor spoilers.** Usail, the Light Queen, has gone way beyond what I feel is redeemable. Or rather, any delusions regarding Usail’s true nature can no longer be contested after her actions and admissions in Dark Alpha’s Hunger. If one considered Usail’s words carefully, there is a slight hint about Rhi and her Dragon King. Perhaps one that gives it away. But, maybe not. This secret, as for many others readers, is one I am invariably trying to uncover.

What I find best about these books is the world building. The Dark World is a fun and intriguing urban fantasy setting, everything interconnects. The males are dominant but possess decency and honor. The women rise above their fear and become better for it. The romantic interludes are always sensual. I plan for the release dates, so I don’t have to wait to experience them. My opinions may not match others, and I encourage everyone to find their own.

I received this arc from St. Matin’s Press and NetGalley. This has no influence on my review.

Dark Alpha’s Hunger is book 6 in the Reapers series, which is a spin off of the Dark King’s series. Because this is a novella, I recommend reading the other books in the Reaper’s series before this one. There isn’t much world building and characters are introduced without much backstory assuming you’ve read about them already.

Thea was orphaned as a baby and grew up in a children’s home in Ireland.. She find music as her solace and is drawn to a set of stones which are a portal to another realm. One day, she’s playing her violin and a hand suddenly appears from the portal. Eoghan is pulled through with Thea’s help and defeats the beast that followed him.

There is a ton that happens in such a short span. Eoghan finally speaks after thousand of years, he becomes a leader of his own reapers, a fae kidnaps Thea, Eoghan, Cael and the new reaper group go to save Thea, Thea figures out who her mother is and she has other family,Thea and Eoghan fall in love, AND we pretty much get confirmation on who Rhi’s King is. It was too much for less than 200 pages. The details Grant is known for in her King series are missing in this book and I didn’t connect with Eoghan and Thea.

It’s a good installment, I just wish Grant would turn this series into novels vs. novellas.

For me it was the first book in this series that I read. I liked the aspect with the music/violin and I liked the other characters very much.
I loved Eoghan and his relationship with his new group of Reapers. He is like a legend to them and he treats them as he should, with trust and respect.

This book is another winner for Donna Grant ! In this latest Reapers story we finally discover what happened to Eoghan and who saves him from the darkness. In this book the author took me on a riveting journey that kept me captivated the entire way.

It would take a powerful Hafling to bring Eogham back from the dark realm where Bran had cast him. Thea had more strength, and connections, than anyone realized. Yet she was so very vulnerable and so for the first time in a very long time our silent warrior was ready to break more than one vow. These two characters had a palpable chemistry that was evident right from the beginning even though Eoghan resisted it for a while ..... just until Thea was in danger and then all bets were off. Their path to happy ever after took so many twists and turns and revealed one shocker after another.

This was a passionate adventure that held me completely enthralled until the very last page. Erith, aka Death, played a huge part in this story that was so suspenseful I was left breathlessly anticipating the next book. Let's just say that Death had more than one trick up her sleeve and this chick is definitely not going down without a fight. Donna Grant also took the series in a new direction. I am extremely excited about the new thread as this series only grows more exciting with this book.

Donna Grant spins a fascinating fantasy story in this book. If possible I fell even more in love with The Reapers Series and continue to eagerly anticipate each new book.


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It was a great read. Love the characters and story. It has some great twists and turns. Readers will be drawn into the story from the first page.

I preface this review by freely admitting that I have not read the entire series. This does make following the story somewhat difficult at times. I did not know who Eoghan was but that did not detract from the story. It was easy to figure out and follow. This gentleman had apparently been lost in a dark dimension for some time. The sound of beautiful preternatural music leads to his escape and his meeting Thea. The problem I have with these books are the length—not only the length of story but also the short length of time it takes and main characters to fall in love. It rings hollow and is unrealistic, and this is not the first Reaper book I have read. The story with Erith is also getting old, I don’t know the whole tale but it’s annoying the hell out of me. I feel like these books are rushed and short and therefore don’t get fleshed out very well. I don’t expect this to change.

**This e-book was provided by St. Martin's Paperbacks & Netgalley in exchange for a honest review**

The Dark Alpha’s Hunger is book six in the Reaper series, a spinoff of the Dark Kings series. Which I have been reading and love. Most romance novels you can pick up any book in the series and read it out of order. While this is somewhat true I had a bit of trouble following along with the world and references to past stories and believe it may have been easier if I started with book one, but it’s not a must. I plan to do plan to read the others in this series because this book was amazing and while this is in the Dark Kings world there wasn’t too much overlap in this book so I don’t think it’s absolutely necessary to read the Dark Kings series as well, but I do recommend it.

Eoghan is a Reaper with a traumatic past that drove him to a vow of silence. Thea is a orphaned half fae with a love for the violin. Her music draws Eoghan from a dark place and to her. Thea is drawn into this mysterious world of fae and reapers that she knew nothing about.

This book has so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. As they search for a rogue reaper that’s trying to kill death herself the characters get caught up in another’s plot and find themselves drawn into secrets that few know.

This book was provided by NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.

Eoghan is a Reaper, part of a group that do Death's bidding. Eoghan was betrayed horribly in life so when he returned as a Reaper he chose not to speak. He was trusted by his fellow Reapers though, as he trusted them. Eoghan was pulled into another realm, a realm of darkness and being chased by something he knew would kill him if he was caught.


Thea was an orphan with no knowledge of her family. She worked in a band, playing her beloved violin. Her love of music sustained her in life. She is drawn to a portal and goes there to play her violin whenever she gets a chance. She feels a need to be there.


While being chased by the creature in the realm, Eoghan hears the music and it calls to him. The music in effect saves him because he is able to escape the realm in safety. Afraid the creature will escape also his words to Thea is run....and she does...as he passes out.

Death informs Eoghan that he has another purpose...to lead a new group of Reapers with hopes that he original group and this group can find their common enemy. But now he will catch up with his fellow Reapers and meet his new group.


He finds Thea once again, the music drawing him to her. This is the first night of the rest of her life as there is an attempt to kidnap her. Are they after her or Eoghan? This is when she finds out she is half fae and begins to understand why she always felt so different....


Eoghan swears to protect her, as she saved his life but their attraction continues to grow. After the betrayal Eoghan experienced he doesn't want to take a chance so he pushes her away. He is the only one that doesn't see they were meant to be together.

Will they figure out who is the intended victim and why? Will Eoghan give in to his feelings and finally be happy? Will the Reaper's get closer to finding their enemy?

This book is part of a series but is a standalone read. I am a big fan of Ms. Grant's and have read many of her books. Why I really enjoyed the story, I felt like a few questions in my mind weren't answered, although I am sure they will be in following stories. The main point was addressed, the characters finding love, finding their soul mates.

I loved Eoghan and his relationship with his new group of Reapers. He is like a legend to them and he treats them as he should, with trust and respect. I also liked seeing his interact with his other group of Reapers, whom hadn't seen him in a very long time. I loved how he finally let go of the pain from his life and found happiness with Thea.

I would buy this book for sure. I couldn't wait to read Eoghan's story.

Absolutely riveting! Dark Alpha's Hunger is everything a romance is supposed to be. Donna Grant is a master storyteller who ups her game with each subsequent book. This one is by far my favorite. From the very first page I was utterly enchanted by the story. I couldn't set the book aside and read well into the night. This one definitely knocked my socks off! I was utterly crushed when it ended!