Am I ever so glad I picked this book up on a whim. While I belatedly discovered it's part of a series I won't mind rereading it when I've read the previous books in the series. Good writing, character development and action packed. Can't wait to go back to the beginning and enjoy all the stories I missed out on. ( )

When the heroine begins to receive dream visitations from the mysterious but beautiful hero, she knows he's in serious trouble. He appears to her bleeding and broken before suddenly vanishing as quickly as he appeared. But when she finds him on her front lawn on night, she knows she's willing to break the rules to save his life. He's an outcast; hated by her leader but he saved her life. And she feels such a deep and strong bond towards him that she wants so badly and it's enough to risk Seth's wrath to see where it goes. The hero uses his strange but magical bond towards the French female to escape his prison but he's severely wounded and badly injured. As he heals himself, he finds himself in a situation he never has before. He has absolutely no idea why this beautiful strong woman is even caring for him let alone considering becoming his lover but he's not strong enough to fight his own feelings. At first they attempt to hide their relationship but they are found out soon enough. From the point of discovery, the hero takes a reluctant involvement in the Guardians world and missions. He does this because of the heroine but in the process the fence begins to mend between himself and Seth. I love my hero's to be strong yet vulnerable and this one is fits the bill perfectly. He's more powerful than everyone but Seth yet he's so tendered and unsure towards the heroine. He attempts that he's a virgin despite being about a thousand years old but he's no fumbling mess in the bedroom. As he said, he's never actually done it, but he's thought about it. The hero and heroine fall in love quite quickly but it felt natural. They knew they had a bond and an attraction despite how bizarre and out of the world they may think it to be, so they allow themselves to discover where it would take them. The heroine yearns for the love her two brothers have found in the previous books and with the hero she has a chance at that. I really really loved this book. The plot line of the vampire army and new enemy I found to be rather weak and predictable though. It's been the same story line for the past 3 books and I find myself getting board-BUT! But the relationship and love between the two main characters more than compensated for this flaw. On a side note if the author does not at some point write a story about Seth I will set fire to the rain!!! Please, please, please give that man a novel! ( )

I really enjoyed getting back into the Immortal Guardians series and the rich, imaginative world that Dianne Duvall has created. I'd been eagerly awaiting this book since I finished Darkness Rises, and Night Unbound did not disappoint.

I was so happy that this book was about Lisette, especially now that both of her brothers have found love. After feeling guilty for centuries for accidentally turning her brothers, she really deserved to find her own Happily-Ever-After.

Zach has always been so mysterious in every instance that he has appeared in the series, and it was great fun finding out more about him. Lisette changes everything for him and pulls him out of the ennui that he had been feeling, although I suspect that he had already started doing that by helping Seth out in previous books. Although we do find out more about how he and Seth met and what they are (or could possibly be at least), there are still a ton of questions left I'd like to find the answers to and I'm hoping the next book answers a little more.

Overall it was a really good read! This series as a whole is one of my favorites, and I'm really looking forward to reading the next one! If you haven't checked it out yet then you should definitely give it a try!

***Review copy provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review*** ( )

4.5 Stars! Up until a few months ago when I picked it back up when it went on sale I had forgotten how wonderful this series is! I am now totally addicted! I was so curious about Zach after the last book that I had to get this one right away (which I rarely do)! I am glad we got some answers...granted not all...but some.

If only we could get Seth's book! ( )

Listened for Review/Purchased (Tantor/Audible)
Overall Rating: 4.00
Story Rating: 3.75
Character Rating: 4.25

Audio Rating: 4.50 (not part of the overall rating)

First Thought when Finished: I loved Lisette and Zach in Night Unbound by Dianne Duvall!

Story Thoughts: Going to admit that I love the romance part of Night Unbound. It was refreshing that words like love and support were early (for romance) to raise their hand in this story. It made me fall in love with the romance more than I expected too. As for the forwarding of the overall arc of the series. I felt this was a bit of filler novel but important filler. A lot happened but we only moved forward a bit. That being said, at no point was I bored during listening to the story. It was well worth the time.

Character Thoughts: Second admission: I liked Lisette in the previous books but I wasn't sure I could handle her as the lead in a full-length novel. I was wrong. In fact, it was a little frustrating when the story wasn't about her and Zach. I loved them together. Zach has always been swoon-worthy to me. He is one of those broken but healing characters I love to love. However, falling in love with them as a couple stunned but pleased me.

Not writing spoilers but why you can't skip this: Two very important pieces of information come out during this book. Also if we don't find a way to save Cliff I am going to cry (that isn't a spoiler as he is infected but I say this every book since Bastian).

Audio Thoughts:

Narrated By Kirsten Potter / Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins

This is a series that I will only listen to on audio. Kirsten + Dianne = great author/narrator pairing. Kirsten outdid herself this time--her numerous accents were dead on!

Final Thoughts:Now counting down to the next one! ( )