In this highly anticipated remake of the first book in the RITA® Award-winning Order of the Blade series, this stunningly sexy, action-packed paranormal romance between forced mates reveals the power of true love against the darkest evil.

★★★★★ "Outstanding characters, a fantastic storyline, with heat levels that over the top. The author pulled off a book that had me hypnotized. "~Haunted One (Five-star Amazon Review)

Ajax Steele has fought against evil for centuries, a brutal life that commanded the ultimate sacrifice. When a dangerous enemy resurfaces, Ajax must sever ties with his team and go deep to stop him. His only chance? Team up with the alluringly sexy woman destined to kill him the moment they fall in love.

Cursed with a rare magic, Madison Locke has spent her life on the run from assassins, living in the shadows to conceal a terrible secret. But when her sister is kidnapped by a merciless hunter, Madison must emerge from hiding to save her. To succeed, she must recruit the help of a dangerously tempting warrior who awakens a burning hunger inside her that threatens them both.

A silken caress. A steaming kiss. Can the two fated enemies survive their deadly mate bond and save those they love?

Author's Note: Perfect for brand-new readers to the series and avid fans, Darkness Awakened: Reimagined tells the story of Darkness Awakened in an entirely new way.

★★★★★ "Fast-paced, with heat and action - I couldn't put it down and stayed up all night to finish it."~DoctorDonnaSong

★★★★★ "I couldn't put it down and stayed up all night to finish it. Well done, Stephanie! I can't wait for the next one!" ~Christine (Five-star Goodreads Review)

★★★★★ "Wow! I was drawn in completely and can't wait to see where she takes these characters next! Couldn't put it down!" ~Laura (Five-star Goodreads Review)

★★★★★ "I absolutely loved this book!...If you are a fan of this series or even if this is your first one, you will not be disappointed…I could not put it down and suffered several sleep deprived days after reading well into the night. If you are looking for a steamy, paranormal romance with lots of action ....this is the book for you!" Amanda (Five-star Goodreads Review)

★★★★★ "Loved every minute of it…I think I liked this one better than the original one and that's saying a lot since the original series is a must have for me." Anna (Five-star Goodreads Review)

★★★★★ "I haven't read any of the Order of the Blade books in the past but I loved this one!" ~Katherine (Five-star Goodreads Review)

★★★★★ "This is a brilliant story." Myrna (Five-star Goodreads Review)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than seventy-five novels. She is a RITA® Award Winner for Best Paranormal Romance, as well as a five-time nominee. She is also a Vivian® Award nominee. She writes paranormal romance, cozy mystery, romantic suspense, and contemporary romance. She was written for HarperCollins, Grand Central Publishing, Harlequin, Sourcebooks and Dorchester.