No Rest for the Wicked
by Kresley Cole
Immortals After Dark
Kaderin the Cold-Hearted, a Valkyrie who feels no emotion, competes in an immortal scavenger hunt for a prize that could change her past. Sebastian Wroth, a vampire who has awoken her heart, competes to win her. An Immortals After Dark romance.
About This Book
No Rest for the Wicked is a paranormal romance novel by Kresley Cole, first published in 2006 by Pocket Star. It is part of the Immortals After Dark series and runs 384 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Paranormal
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Length
- 384 pages
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- An emotionally detached Valkyrie and a persistent vampire face off in a high-stakes immortal scavenger hunt.
- Fans of paranormal romance
- Readers who enjoy high-stakes competition tropes
- Competitive
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Emotional development relies on a 'cold-to-warm' trope that requires careful execution to avoid predictability
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Paranormal Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Competitive
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult readers of paranormal romance.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Kaderin the Cold-Hearted is a Valkyrie who has cast aside all emotion, focusing solely on an immortal scavenger hunt that promises a reward capable of altering her history. Her journey is complicated by Sebastian Wroth, a vampire who sets his sights on her, intending to compete for her affection amidst the dangers of the hunt.
Central Conflict
The tension between Kaderin's need to win the scavenger hunt and maintain her emotional coldness, and Sebastian's drive to break through her barriers while they are both active competitors.
Setting
An immortal realm, likely contemporary fantasy given the series context.
Strengths
- Clear, hook-driven central conflict
- Established character archetypes
Consider before reading
- Emotional development relies on a 'cold-to-warm' trope that requires careful execution to avoid predictability
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Kresley Cole
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Pocket Star
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
- Length
- 384 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781416509882
- ISBN-10
- 1416509887
No Rest for the Wicked: quick answers
- Who wrote No Rest for the Wicked?
- No Rest for the Wicked was written by Kresley Cole.
- When was No Rest for the Wicked published?
- No Rest for the Wicked was first published in 2006 by Pocket Star.
- What genre is No Rest for the Wicked?
- No Rest for the Wicked is a paranormal romance novel, with enemies to lovers.
- How many pages is No Rest for the Wicked?
- No Rest for the Wicked is 384 pages long (Mass Market Paperback).
- Is No Rest for the Wicked part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Immortals After Dark series.
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