The intrigue and drama of the Skye Druids continues and second chance love fights its way through the politics, secrets, and power plays. a r8chlu fleshed out world, seems like it could be real - an immersive urban fantasy adventure.

We are back on Skye with the Druids. A fight between the Knights and London Druids.Sabryn can hear and talk to the wind. Sabryn was in a relationship with Kurt in DC and it went wrong. The London Druids wanted to get the Sabryn’s family in with them. They killed her father and her Kurt was gone. Now six years later and he is back but he has a secret. Sabryn doesn’t want to forgive him but now that she is listening to the wind again, it tells her she needs to trust Kurt. The fighting heats up. Lots are injured. Will good win against evil?

It’s so hard for me to review these cause I don’t want to give anything away. Good vs Evil. Steamy. Secrets. Lies. Sabryn is courageous and stunning and Kurt is smart and wants forgiveness.

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This is a stormy read. It goes from one crisis to another and keeps your attention. Sabryn and Kurt have a past and it colors this story and brings depth and emotion. Diana ended up being quite a surprise. So many twists with evil coming in all forms. It is a great book.

Loved reading the mesmerizing and spellbinding paranormal story. Even though Kurt is exhausted, running on fumes, he has to get to Sabryn before his brother does. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written full of suspense and captivating characters, and another must read riveting romance story by the phenomenal author, Donna Grant.

This was everything that I was looking for from a seventh entry in the Skye Druids series, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed from the previous books in this series. It was written well and had that character development that I was looking for. It left me wanting to read more in this series and from Donna Grant. It had that historical romance element that I was expecting and was glad I read this.

So much drama in this next installment of the Skye Druids. This one is a hard hitting angsty read with so many surprises.

Sabryn feels like she’s been betrayed.

I was going to say there’s no dredging up the past when it seems to walk beside you at all times.”

Kurt came to Skye to protect the woman he loves but evil is following him. The elusive member of the Knights is finally revealed.

“For eternity. You are my heart. My very soul. I will be by your side for however long you’ll have me.”

I love this series and this one is no exception. I can’t wait for more and that shocking ending just has me wanting it right now.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Seductive, Addictive, and Impossible to Put Down

After Midnight swept me away with its perfect mix of danger, passion, and unforgettable characters. Donna Grant’s writing is effortlessly immersive, drawing me into a world where every page sizzles with tension and emotion. The romance is fiery, the pacing flawless, and the characters linger in your heart long after the last chapter. A stunning, addictive read—I loved every moment.

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This was such a wild read - there was so much drama, action, angst, and sorrow that it was hard to read at times. The on going struggle against a rising evil brings hacker Sabertooth onto the Knights doorstep. After years of hiding his identity, Sabertooth is revealed and his relationship with Sabryn.

This was so good and I loved the hurdles that Sabryn and Kurt had to go through as they found that they really did belong together. I am trying not to give away any spoilers as you really need to read the book to get the full impact of this chapter in the Druid's battle.

Looking forward to the next book!

What a roller coaster ride!! It starts with Kurt being chased down by his brother Parker. Both of them end up on Skye. Kurt now has to reveal himself to the Knights, which includes proving himself to Sabryn. All this while dealing with Edie's evil shenanigans; with Parker who is determined to kill Kurt; and with Sabryn who must find her internal strength for the upcoming battle.

George, Thomas, Diana, and The Grey add to the chaos. With new and ever increasingly malevolent characters and situations, the tension keeps building in this fast-paced novel. There is so much that yet remains unresolved. The Epilogue introduces two new characters and hints at what to expect in the next book, whether it's Finn's dealing with the after-effects of his having been attacked; Callum comforting Kirsi; what's happening with the Edinburgh Druids; or the news report exposing the Druid community on Skye. Donna Grant keeps upping the ante for the Skye Druids as they continue to battle the many manifestations of evil. A fantastic read!!! Eagerly awaiting the next book in this series, Kiss of Skye, to find out what happens next.

Sabryn and Kurt's (aka Saber) story was such a good read! Loved the evolution of the story, why their reconciliation was so important, and the many revelations that were unexpected but explained so much. There is a lot of backstory in this series. While this book picks up where Blood Skye left off, to really get the full immersion of Skye Druids, I recommend reading the entire series.

Donna Grant really just does this genre justice - honestly she may be my favorite author to escape with. This story was everything I didn't know I needed lol. I was given this ARC and I'm really happy that I was because it sent me into a deep dive. I had mostly only read Donna grants cowboy romances so when I saw this on net galley I decided to throw myself into it. some of it I didn't understand but I didn't read all the books leading up to it so I suspect that's why. Either way I enjoyed this read a lot.

And the story continues, this is Sabryn and Kurt’s story. When Sabryn’s life is threatened, by Kurt’s brother no less, it’s up to Kurt to save her, even though it will expose a secret he never wanted her to know. Gotta love these Druids! Each story can be read as a stand alone, but I encourage you to read the previous to understand how the characters fit in.

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I was so excited to find out the main characters in this book. The Knights leader Sabryn finally gets her story, and we find out everything important about who Sabertooth, the hacker and fifth member of the Knights, really is.

Things on Skye continue to get worse as what appears to be three different evil factions fight for dominance over it. With danger everywhere it is hard for Rhona and her mate Balladyn, and the other good Skye Druids assisted by the Knights to keep it safe from evil.

This book brings into play the scenario of some of the bad guys joining forces to take out or distract the good guys. It is a very fast paced read and the reader will need to pay close attention to not lose the important facts that are revealed throughout the plot.

Author Donna Grant sets up the next possible book for the readers and I wonder if it will be the long awaited Kirsi and Callum story or Finn.
This well written storyline deals with betrayal between lovers and family as well as the ability to forgive.

I give it 5 stars for the robust storyline and love story.

Reading Donna Grant’s Dark Universe is like falling into your favorite long-running TV drama: you know the formula, you think you’re prepared, and yet every episode leaves you breathless, yelling at the screen, and plotting how to survive until the next one drops. After Midnight is no exception.

This time, Sabryn and Kurt step into the spotlight, and let me tell you—between the epic battles of good versus evil, the swoony romance that hits like a high-voltage current, and the family drama that could outdo any soap opera, you’ll barely catch your breath. Add in the jaw-dropping twists (yes, the “did that just happen?!” kind), villains so vile they redefine dishonor, and a supporting cast that could rival the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for chaos you can’t put down.

Grant’s storytelling is fast, layered, and ruthless in the best way: she hands you romance, betrayal, redemption, and loss like a four-course meal, then snatches the dessert plate away with a cliffhanger that leaves you begging for more. And let’s be real—by book seven in this branch of the Universe, and 92 or something in total, the character list is so sprawling you practically need a family tree taped to the wall. (Confession: I do.) But that’s the beauty of it—you’re not just reading a book, you’re living inside an ever-expanding, gloriously dysfunctional universe.

So here I am, perched at the edge of my seat, popcorn in hand, impatiently waiting for what comes next. Ms. Grant, the floor is yours—don’t keep us waiting too long.

Love the continuation of the Skye Druid stories. This story focuses on Kurt and Sabryn who have to overcome their past to proct those they care for.

This is book 7 in the Sky Druids series and I have read the previous books. After Midnight is such a great book. I love Sabryn and Kurt's story very much . I was hooked.

I do highly recommend.

AFTER MIDNIGHT is the seventh instalment in Donna Grant’s contemporary, adult SKYE DRUIDS paranormal, romance series, set in the author’s numerous interconnected series. This is Knight / Druid Kurt ‘Saber” Barclay and Druid/Knight Sabryn Beaumont’s story line. AFTER MIDNIGHT should not be read as a stand alone as each successive instalment builds upon the previous stories. I also recommend reading DARK ALPHA’S COMMAND (Reaper 15) for back story and cohesion. Several characters from the author’s other series including Reaper Balladyn and Druid Rhona (Dark Alpha’s Command) appear as secondary characters.

SOME BACKGROUND: Months earlier, betrayal and vengeance forced a take-over of power on the Isle of Skye but someone or something is killing the Druids, not only on the Isle of Skye, but around the world including Edinburgh Scotland. With the focus on the death of the Druids on the Isle of Skye, Balladyn and Rhona (Dark Alpha’s Command /Reaper 15) begin an investigation that reveals a danger targeting the Druids on the Isle of Skye.

Told from several omniscient third person perspectives including Kurt and Sabryn, using present day and memories from the past, AFTER MIDNIGHT follows several intersecting paths including a fight for power and control between the London Druids, and Druids of the Isle of Skye. There is more than one group taking aim at the Skye Druids but not necessarily all for the same reasons. Someone wants revenge for betrayal, while the other demands submission in an effort to control. The London Druids are desperate to enlist the Skye Druids and their descendants into their organization but the Druids of Skye are willing to die before turning against the people they love. As the Skye Druids fight for their lives, Kurt finds himself caught between his love for our story line heroine, and the reality of his own betrayal years before.

The world building is complex, elaborate and multi-layered such that some previous knowledge of the series is highly recommended. The story line bounces between locations, events, characters and ongoing threats, with the mention of previous betrayals and double dealings, in the fight for control, enemies both alive and dead, as well as the various forms of evil that never ends.

The relationship between Kurt and Sabryn is one of second chances. A betrayal, lies and the divulging of the truth set Sabryn and Kurt on a path of discovery, a path in which one of the other may not survive but is Sabryn is unable to forgive our story line hero, there may be no future for anyone on Skye. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and test.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, magical and often questionable secondary and supporting characters: Carlyle and Devon (Song) , Elodie and Scott, Rhona and Reaper Balladyn; Krisi, Callum, and Finn, Elias and Bronwyn, Willa and Jasper ,Ferne and Theo, Filip , Sabryn’s brother Parker; their controlling and demanding mother Diana; former Skye Druid Edie, and Druid Georgiana, with the mention of the Ancients, the Dragon Kings, the Macleod Druids, the Edinburgh Druids, and London Druids, and the Fae. The requisite evil has many faces including the wind, the Mist, The Grey, and the shadows.

AFTER MIDNIGHT is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, magic and mayhem, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is detailed, complicated and thorough; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate, determined, dynamic and energetic.



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