Kindle
$4.99
Available instantly
Audible Logo Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial
Paperback
$18.99
Kindle Price: $4.99

Save $14.00 (74%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $17.46

Save: $9.97 (57%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

Brianna West
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

When Darkness Breaks: A Steamy Taboo Angel-Demon Romance Kindle Edition

by Brianna West (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
See all formats and editions
I'm a demon wanting to break free and fight for good. So why did I fall in love with an angel and put all of that at risk?

Ebony has spent the last two hundred years trying to escape the Underworld because who she is doesn’t match what’s in her heart. Being a demon with a pure heart is unnatural, and those around her, mostly her family, want to keep her locked away for the rest of her life.

While escaping, she saves an angel imprisoned in the Underworld, and the course of her entire life is changed from the moment she meets the mysterious angel, Simon.

With the help of the Promiscus Guardians, and their lesser known subgroup, the Underground Guardians, Ebony is set on a path that will lead to discovering the true depth of her power, the value of her pure heart, and a life worth living. But will her undeniable connection with Simon lead to her undoing?
Previous page
  1. Print length
    298 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    December 6, 2016
  5. File size
    2444 KB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. See all details
Next page

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Brianna West lives in beautiful Northern California with her wonderful husband and three adorable children. She writes funny, real stories that are accompanied by humor and supernatural elements. First published in October 2015, Brianna has gone on to add several books to her main series and spin-off series since then. Her stories feature sassy, strong heroines; hunky, supernatural heroes; a sordid amount of action; enough humor to leave you laughing all the way through; and a world that will fill you with overwhelming desire to be a part of.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M8POK0R
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 6, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 6, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2444 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Brianna West

Brianna West

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Hello! I'm a paranormal fantasy romance author currently playing expat in Germany. I'm best known for my Promiscus Guardian world, but I excel most in banter, super hot characters, spice that treads the line between real life and ridiculous fiction, and honestly, questionable snack choices. When I'm not writing about kick-butt heroines and your next book boyfriend, I'm spending my time with my four kids and getting asked by Netflix if I'm still watching. And it's always yes, Netflix. Play the next season. Being a saucy, fun author has become my entire identity, and I can't wait to tell my next story.

​​​​

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
25 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Jennifer Ellis (BarBelles and Book Nerds)
5.0 out of 5 stars If you like a paranormal romance with fun and interesting sidekicks
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017
Verified Purchase
When Darkness Breaks is the first book in the Underground Guardians Series. If you like a paranormal romance with fun and interesting sidekicks, warrior angels with a romantic side, demons, danger, romance, and intrigue, then this story might just be for you.

Ebony was born a demon but she is like no other demon. She was born with a pure heart and because of that she doesn't belong in the underworld. She's been planning her escape for a long time and now's the time.

It's during her escape that she finds Simon, an angel who has been captured and locked up in the underworld. She takes him with her through the portal to the mortal realm. Now he owes her a life debt that he is more then happy to repay.

Where do I even start with this book. I guess I'll start by telling you I loved this story. Simon is such a sweetheart. And he has patience in spades as he waits for Ebony to figure things out.

Ebony has been extremely sheltered so as her relationship with Simon grows, she isn't sure what her feelings are or how to interpret his.

It did get a bit frustrating at times as the reader, I found myself wishing he would just explain things to her. Like how he felt, and what their marks meant. At the same time I was on pins and needles waiting to see how the story as a whole resolved itself. There was so much more to it then just their relationship.

Well I'm still waiting for some of my questions to be answered as the story continues in the next book. I can't wait to read it
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Juli
4.0 out of 5 stars Simon and Ebony
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
I voluntarily reviewed a gifted copy of this book (given by the author)...

CLIFFHANGER

This is my first book by Brianna West and I was able to follow the story without needing to read the other books, but I will because I loved this story. This is the story of forbidden love between a demon and angel which leads to a major battle between Heaven and Hell. Simon, the angel, and Ebony, the high demon with a pure heart, meet in the beginning of this book and their adventure never stops. I don't want to give away any details which might ruin the mystery, but there is action in every page; however, there were some repetitive moments that slowed down the story for me a bit.

Can't wait to see what happens next.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Zon Addict
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, absolutely worth the read!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
Verified Purchase
Ebony is a Demon unlike any other, and she doesn’t belong in the Under World. Her mother, the only one that loved her, was taken from her, and her father and brother both want Ebony dead. In captivity for over 200 years, she is finally ready to escape. All is well until she overhears talk about an Angel being held underground. Knowing that she is putting her escape in jeopardy, she goes down to get him….

Simon is the Angel who has been captured by Demons. He’s hung in a dungeon, beaten, bloodied, and bound by spells. He’s taken aback when a beautiful, blue eyed, black haired Demon uses her power to take him from his hell.

They escape to the mortal realm together. She doesn’t trust him, but feels a pull to him. Before her mother died, she told her to find The Promiscus Guardians. So in this world, she sets off to find them, with Simon by her side.

When you read this book, you will feel someone lovingly experience the sunrise for the first time. You’ll experience the feeling of hearing classical music for the first time, being able to dance to it for the first time. The first feelings of affection, both given and received. There is so much more, but if you want to know, then you’ll need to read the book!

Excellent storyline. Likeable, well defined characters. And most important…..EXCELLENT GRAMMAR!

There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about this book. Kudos, Brianna West, you’ve gotten yourself a new fan!!
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars A new Protagonist leads the world forward!
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2016
Simon is perfect as ever, and the flawless lead angel of the Promiscus Guardians now owes his life to Ebony, a character, a rare demon made from pure light, when her energy should be dark.

West's romances have characters and readers drooling from the first time they set eyes upon the perfect angels that are the Promiscus Guardians, but there is also something else going on here: every character has a light and dark side pulling at them. Because the guardians are familiar to me as perfect, non-human angels, I was surprised when West changed up her familiar character types with Ebony, the light demon, and it was a refreshing start to the series of "Underground Guardians"! West can work the fantasy side of her writing too, and it will be interesting to see what else she does to her world.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Roxy D
3.0 out of 5 stars If you love stories about angels and demons or even paranormal then ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
If you love stories about angels and demons or even paranormal then you will like this book.

Overall I enjoyed reading this book and thought the storyline and plot etc was really good. So basically we have a 200 year old high demon Ebony who manages to escape the underworld only to run into the gorgeous, witty angel Simon who can be arrogant and a little selfish in my opinion at times but I still loved him. From there it's a story of love, secrets and a troll and vampire who constantly wind each other up lol

For those of you that haven't read this book please do. Can't wait for the next book in series.
Helpful
 Report
Nicole
5.0 out of 5 stars Light Demons and Dark Angels, got to love something that breaks the mold
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
When Darkness Breaks by Brianna West is book 1 in the Underground Guardians Series, a new Paranormal action/Romance series.

This book was amazing. I really enjoyed the many different species of paranormals that we get introduced to in this book. The characters all have their unique personalities, are well written and really fun to get to know. The connection and relationships between all the characters were really good also.

I was interested all the way til the end of the book and really enjoyed the cliffhanger at the end for a change. I'm very much looking forward to book 2.

I voluntarily reviewed this advanced reader copy and I have not been compensated in any way.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Maria Corner
5.0 out of 5 stars A review by Maria
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2016
Verified Purchase
I was so looking forward to reading this book and was truly delivered a treat!

This is Book one of The Underground Guardians serial and follows Simon and Ebony's story.

Ebony is a demon who when escaping the underworld helps angel Simon to get free.......and that's all your getting! No spoilers here!

Now it's time to gush! Ebony, oh my Gosh!
The way the author has described her complete innocence of EVERYTHING is absolutely beautiful.....never heard music, seen a painting, watched a sunset.....all done for the first time by Ebony.....all written so magically, I felt a real glow for the character experiencing all these things, reading her character grow and her feelings for her angel develope, and she is a kick ass, brave little demon too!

Simon....sigh!
Strong, controlled, handsome, brave....I could go on!
His patience with Ebony is limitless....well, externally!!!! And his need to protect her gets him into some sticky situations, his team warms to her very quickly and there are some LOL moments during their exchanges.

This book was easy to fall into and hard to put down, i seriously enjoyed reading it....
I would definitely recommend this and Brianna's other books to all my reading friends.

Well done Brianna...a super duper addition to your writing repertoire.
Report
Avid reader
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read from an amazing author ❤️
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2017
Verified Purchase
Brianna West has became one of my favourite authors, I've started to read this series as a follow up to her Primiscus Guardians series, and the above book hasn't let me down.
The stories man characters, Simon and Ebony, Ebony is a demon but an anomaly, she is a demon of the light! Yes you heard right! And of course our darling, gorgeous hunk of an angel, Simon is enthralled from the word go, can their love conquer all?? ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report