I don't know what I expected from Sabin but he is way cooler than I expected, he is also so modern, unlike the guys at Budapest, his love story is also amazing, he fell in love with a Harpy.Gwen the Harpy is okay but not among my favourite females in this series, she started out so insecure and all even though she could take all the guys if it comes to a fight, it was towards the ending that she changed and became badass.Just like the previous books, the guys and their women are still in this, the war with the hunters just got hotter.

So... this, the fourth book in the Lords of the Underworld series, focuses on Sabin (keeper of doubt) who's previous luck with women has been pretty much non-existent as his tendency to generate doubtful thoughts leads to them becoming increasingly insecure and sometimes even going to the extreme of killing themselves over their personal doubts. Enter the Harpy: the only one capable of overcoming Sabin's demon - but, of course, she has some problems of her own to deal with first.Sabin is now one of my favourite Lords of the Underworld, probably the sexiest of the group in my opinion. He's dangerous, but more fun than broody, miserable men are never a good idea: they just depress you. But I'm also finding that all of the novels follow a very similar pattern and that they are all predictable. Sometimes to the point of being quite cheesy. Basically, demon-harbouring hot guy sees the pretty girl of his dreams, he's struck dumb on sight and then spends most of the book trying to convince himself that either: a) She could never possibly like him, b) Even if she does like him, he's no good for her what with his all his big badness going on, or c) Both.I admit that even though the series is a guilty pleasure, the stories are getting somewhat tiresome. I'm losing focus on the whole bigger picture of searching for the artifacts and Pandora's box, and the characters themselves are becoming a bit of a drag. Some scenes happen exactly the same in every single book - like the warriors turning up at the house in Budapest to be greeted by their over-enthusiastic girlfriends hurling themselves into their arms. It's like that stereotypical 1950's image of harmonious marriage where the housewife greets her husband with a kiss on the doorstep... ick.Then of course, the shower scene. It was hot, don't get me wrong, but it was basically the same shower scene that we were treated to in book number one with Maddox and Ashlyn getting down and dirty in the bathroom. Maybe Ms Showalter can pull it back in the next book but I'm starting to feel she's exhausted this series, my care for it is waning and I'm beginning to get deja vu every two minutes because I'm reading the same thing she wrote in the last three novels. We've gone through Lords, demons, Harpies, fairies, angels, gods and whatever else... Karen Marie Moning carried off a 5 book series all about bloody fairies. Come on, I really want to get back into what I felt for these books when I first started. The Darkest Passion, please don't let me down.

This is my favourite book of the series so far! I loved both Sabin and Gwen, as well as the glimpses in to the other Lords lives. Especially Aeron I can't wait for his book, and I think Legion is so cute! I think I may be in the minority in this regard though. Oh and NIX! Nix from IAD was in it briefly! I would love to have a cross over between the two series, but apparently that isn't gonna happen

The Lords Of The Underworld is a fantastic paranormal series that I highly recommend. Filled with sexy, tortured heroes, sizzling love scenes and fun action-filled story lines. I enjoyed the first book The Darkest Night and loved books 2 & 3 The Darkest Pleasure & The Darkest Kiss however book 4 turned out to be my least favorite. THE DARKEST WHISPER is Sabin's story and he's the keeper of the demon doubt. This gorgeous immortal warrior spends his time on the battlefield because his demon forces him to involuntarily destroy friends and particularly lovers self confidence (with the darkest whisper). Victory over the evil hunters and finding Pandora's Box is Sabin's only concern until he stumbles across Gwendolyn The Timid, rescuing her from a breeding facility set up by the hunters. Gwen is herself an immortal although unaware of just exactly how powerful that side of her is. She is a `Harpy' which when allowed free reign is a creature even more powerful than the immortals. With opal coloured skin Gwen also bears tiny wings and when enraged fangs, claws and a thirst for blood. It seems that Sabin is the only one able to control her Harpy side and upon realizing her power decides to train her to help in the fight against the hunters. Gwen the timid is full of self doubt so when teamed with the keeper of doubt their relationship is... well pretty doubtful. Luckily her harpy side is strong, able to tune-out Sabin's demon and lust after the warrior. Sabin unfortunately wants to keep their relationship strictly business for fear that his demon will destroy her but he's also hearing that awesome alpha male voice in his head, the one that screams "mine" whenever she's around. Sabin tells himself he'll just train her like any other warrior but Gwen and her alter ego have other plans. There aren't as many love scenes here as in past books but the ones that we get are scorching hot and filled with so much hunger that they border on violent. Throughout Sabin and Gwen's story we are given generous amounts of POV's and sub-plots from the other immortal warriors and their mates. These sections were my favourite parts of the book; I loved learning more about the secondary demons as Gena Showalter sets the groundwork for their upcoming stories. In particular we hear from; Gideon (lies) and Aeron (wrath) Amun keeps his (secrets) and Torin (disease) and Cameo (misery) have one of their own. Kane flirts with (disaster) while Paris's (lust) is becoming increasingly heartbreaking as he develops a Phury like dependency. Throughout Anya along with William supply us with much welcomed comic relief. The Darkest Whisper is full of twists and turns, great action scenes, romance and we even learn a few secrets. Unfortunately the ending is anti-climactic, involving a silly story-line revolving around locating and rescuing X-Men (mutant) type children that go to `Hunter High.' However if you're a fan Of LOTU then I wouldn't miss this instalment as there are several occurrences that will have a bearing on the next book The Darkest Passion due out 06/2010. This is to be Aeron's story, which I'm really looking forward to. Cheers.

5 No room For Doubt Stars!This is the fourth book in the Lords of the Underworld series. It's the story of Sabin and Gwen. Sabin the keeper of doubt and the fierce leader of the Warriors. He lives and breaths nothing but stopping the hunters. War and battle first and everything else can wait. That is until he stumbles upon Gwen. Gwen is half harpy and half angel. She's very timid until she gets angry. Look out when she's angry! lolIn the last book the Warriors are ready to travel to Egypt to look for artifacts. They stumble upon a cave that is run by hunters and has prisoners locked up inside. Woman who are pregnant. Woman who are scared. They've been raped, beaten and had some of their powers removed so they won't harm the hunters. These hunters are using the woman as incubators. Getting them pregnant and then using their children for god knows what. Gwen is also in a cage. All the hunters are scared of her. She's the only one not pregnant. They warn Sabin not to open the cage. When Sabin sets her free she instantly kills one of the hunters. It takes everything in Sabin to calm Gwen down. She was super fast and powerful. I loved Gwen. I really enjoyed learning about the harpies and the things they had to do to survive. Gwen was very possessive of Sabin. Her harpy inside her would start to show her anger if anyone even thought about touching Sabin. A Harpy is a free spirit, but every so often one will encounter a male whodelights her. Thats the best word I can think of to describe the obsession. His smell and touch become drugs to her. His voice soothes her fury as nothing else is able, almost as if it strokes her feathers. Oh yes...Sabin defiantly soothed Gwen's harpy down. Sabin was also possessive of Gwen. He wanted none of his brothers looking at his beautiful Gwen. Even if he wasn't ready to admit he had feelings for her she was still his. I loved how Sabin's demon Doubt was scared shitless of Gwen when she was angry. lol Sabin wasn't scared of Gwen and he wasn't about to let her be timid. He is going to help her control her harpy and have her fighting right along beside him. She will help him win many battles with the hunters. Does Sabin train Gwen to control her anger? Does he let her fight along side of him? I loved how protective Gwen's sisters were of her. I hope we are getting more of them in future books. Between them, William and Anya I was constantly laughing. This book was also filled with action. Hunters are closing in. Now there are kids being brought in by the hunters with some crazy ass powers. We get some crazy info on Gwen's father. Shocking!! O.O My heart is still breaking for Paris! I also was very choked up when they finally get to Gideon. Ugh! These men and what they go through is just plain awful! It's a good thing they are immortal! I'm so excited to get to Aeron's book next. Yes tatted up Aeron the keeper of wrath who knows someone is watching him and scaring off his friend Legion. But this person has not shown her face. I have a feeling I'm going to love this one!