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Fun, fun, fun PNR read! - 3.5 Enthusiastic Stars
**My half of my co-review with OJ. You can find the whole thing on our
Fun, fun, fun PNR read! I am a complete sucker for a terse, repressed curmudgeon. So ramp that up by a factor of � Thaddeus � and I’m in…heaven. Then for the authors to contrast him with a fresh, cocky, fun-loving hottie and this becomes a series I can sink my teeth into.
THE CHARACTERS
Thaddeus “Thad� DuPont - Repressed, depressed, cryptic and oh so needy. His inner conflict and outer strength make him very intriguing.
Sarasija “Sara� Mishra - Good-natured Sara just need this job. Why does everything and everyone have to be so weird?
THE STORY
The long drive from Seattle to a Louisiana bayou would unsettle anyone, but arriving to find everyone surprised to see you is definitely off-putting. This book starts out just like a good Bela Lugosi movie –normal guy enters a strange new world. If only he can keep it together he can get in, get out, and back to reality� But what Sara is about to discover is never going to let him go.
Sara and Dupont become the focus of a terrifying entity that can reanimate the dead. Between dodging these adept yet inept beings Dupont has to also fight his pull towards Sara. If only his powers of persuasion worked on him like they should.
THE WRITING
I absolutely love the quick, enjoyable pace and humorous, light quality that kept me engaged. But just about mid-way through I found the same arguments reiterated over and over, and the pacing slowed way down. Eventually the story picked up again and even though some of the plotting toward the end was a bit predictable it became quite enjoyable again. I’m hooked on the characters and definitely want to see where the series goes. These two are not resolved by a long shot.
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Raze - A compassionate healer who can never have the relationship he craves.
Unfortunatel
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3.5 Stars bumped for world building.
THE CHARACTERS
Raze - A compassionate healer who can never have the relationship he craves.
Unfortunately, what he wanted was something he couldn’t have. And for some reason, Slake’s face popped into his head, the poster boy for Can’t Have. His cock throbbed again. The fucker.
Slake - An assassin about to lose his soul is a pretty tricky guy.
In Slake’s world, there was no room for kindness. He showed none and received none. Sometimes, he didn’t believe it existed.
THE STORY
We meet Raze and Slake in a demon nightclub called Thirst and instantly enter the world crafted by Larissa Ione which is a fusion of everything we love in paranormal romance. Bad, good, hot and homey. Evil, kind, dark and exciting. Sexy, romantic, loving and deadly. In other words - this place has it all. And that is what draws you in, deep in, to the world of Demonica.
Raze is a medic at both Underworld General and during stints at Thirst. Raised by humans he has compassion and a wider world view. But he lives a lonely life knowing he can never have what he wants, he only gets what he needs. And what he needs is sex every 12 hours or so.
Slake has stupidly sold his soul and is running out of time to ever get it back. When he meets, and drools over Raze, he thinks he might just have the chance he needs to keep himself out of Sheoul.
One corner of Raze’s mouth tipped up in a half smile.“I’m only dangerous if you piss me off.� “What if I get you off ?�
There's a neat solution to the conflict and it has a real world message. Sometimes this sort of thing would bother me, but not here. I flowed well with the story and didn't feel preachy.
"No one should be judged solely by their species,"...
THE WRITING
It's been four years since I read a Demonica book, but I never forgot the world. Ione's unique creation left an indelible impression.Which is why I begged to get this book as soon as possible. I'm happy to say that it was very easy to get right back into the place. Even though things have certainly progressed I felt like I grasped everything clearly. And it didn't feel like a rehash. Well done. There's also a handy glossary to either refresh or educate the reader.
The beginning of the book felt like something of a checklist of everything that romance readers require; tats, muscles, leather pants, adjust said pants, check, check, check. But then we got into the story and the seminus needs of Raze gave a solid basis for the book giving it a unique tension and story line.
But it took me a good while to really feel like these guys had more than sexual attraction. There were some pretty big jumps to emotion which felt choppy at times and seemed to rob a bit of my connection to the romance, but I enjoyed the overall story enough that I just went with it. At the same time there isn't a lot of pretense between Slake and Raze. They're hot for each other and they don't spend too much time fighting it.
Bottom line I know that I've read more emotional, more complex books from Ione so I know what she's capable of. I can't help but hold it to those standards. That being said I really enjoyed the book and recommend it. The Demonica world is completely engrossing.
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I would like to thank Riptide Publishing for providing me with a review copy in exchange for my honest review.
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This delightful read deserves a wonderful full review, but life, you know? Things kept interrupting my read, but each time I couldn't wait to get~ ~ ~
This delightful read deserves a wonderful full review, but life, you know? Things kept interrupting my read, but each time I couldn't wait to get right back to it. To the point of utter frustration.
If you're inclined to read a captivating, delightful and satisfying historical-paranormal romance look no further. I would even dare to say that if you are in one of those moods where you don't know what you want to read, pick this up!
Between Whyborne and Griffin's charming romance, the heart-wrenching past recounts and the deep paranormal plot there is something here for everyone. I just enjoyed this immensely.
Thank you to my lovely deirdre for gifting this to me. She's started me on a series that I'll definitely be continuing.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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I think this officially makes me a Shukyou devotee. Yup. I'm all in.
I want to say so much about this book, but mostly I just want you t~ ~ ~
4.5 Stars
I think this officially makes me a Shukyou devotee. Yup. I'm all in.
I want to say so much about this book, but mostly I just want you to read it so that we can discuss it. For me, this was a big, huge message book (in just a few short pages). I questioned, shook and feared. Oh no, not that kind of fear. The blurb talks about demons, but these aren't the scary demons of your nightmares. Or are they?
All I'm really going to say is that if the author hadn't made me feel the love so deeply, this never would have worked. But I did and it did and yeah...so damn good.
So, if you read this little, free gem be prepared to find yourself questioning it, questioning way bigger things in life and probably questioning things about yourself. This becomes a very personal story.
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Once again I have to ask, WHY AREN’T YOU READING THIS SERIES???? It's fun, sexy, humorous, action filled and just a great, ~ ~ ~
SEASON 1 FINALE -
Once again I have to ask, WHY AREN’T YOU READING THIS SERIES???? It's fun, sexy, humorous, action filled and just a great, enjoyable diversion!
NOW is when you want to pick these up. You can get the whole season which includes bonus goodies. Including background on Dev’s dad’s!
Originally I thought this series was just about a tough guy and a sweet, sexy babe, but there’s SO much more to these books than I ever expected.
This episode begins with glimpses of Rio’s past (way past) which intermingle with the present. It all builds toward a battle scene full of tense action. Eventually the story smoothes out to a tender, sweet, and humorous interlude that left me smiling.
I absolutely cannot wait to see where Cari Z takes me next. I’d follow Rio and Dev to heaven OR hell.
It filled him with peace even as he realized, almost too late, that peace was death.
THE CHARACTERS
Rio - We learn what a rare and unique being Rio is. Even before we knew he was angelic, he was divine! Warm, strong, handsome, and indecently sexy.
Rio was the island of sanity in a world of confusion and fear, and Devon wanted him desperately.
Dev - A man possessed, but he can overcome anything to be with Rio.
Cressidus Eww. Just ewwwww! Cringe-worthy demon that needs to go back to hell. Go Rio on his ass!!!
THE STORY
Rio’s anguish drives him like a force of nature in this episode. God, to be the object of his affection, whew! Like a precision weapon he is determined to get to Dev, at any cost.
Devon is not really himself right now, but he still holds on for his man. And boy, is it worth it.
“Here we go,� Rio muttered. “Let’s do it right this time, no more slipping away, Devon. Open your eyes.� […] “Open up, honey, open your eyes.�
Devon tried, but his eyelids felt so heavy. He was able to curl his lips up into a little smile, though. “C’lled me h’ney,� he husked,…� […]
“I’ll call you anything you want if you look at me snickerdoodle.�
THE WRITING
The way Rio’s undoing is portrayed here is brilliant. He is a man at his wits� end and you feel it. His ultimate relief is also palpable and so rewarding it’s worthy of reading over and over. (Yeah, I did!)
I could gripe about how the action scene resolved just a little too easily, but ultimately it doesn’t really matter. What I wanted out of this episode I got, in spades. The promise of more action, Dev’s dad’s, more Steven and a likely ménage is all titillating enough to have me drooling for Season Two.
I would like to thank Storm Moon Press for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Demons Espionage Sex Lust Gun Battles Humor Sex M/M Paranormal Romance
YES, please!
THE STORY
Devon and Rio work for Safeguard Systems which ~ ~ ~
3.7 Stars!
Demons Espionage Sex Lust Gun Battles Humor Sex M/M Paranormal Romance
YES, please!
THE STORY
Devon and Rio work for Safeguard Systems which specializes in security, body guards, search and rescue, as well as covert demon hunting operations. Devon attempts to infiltrate an underground lair in search of demon summoner Porter Grey. When Devon’s cambion nature is discovered the intel op turns into a rescue mission. Enter Rio � Oh yes, please! When I need to be rescued I want Rio, just like Devon�
”Oh, do I get Rio?”…”Please tell me I get Rio.”…”Please, please, pretty please…�
Since there’s a wait for Rio, Devon decides to use his allure on an unsuspecting guard. Once Devon gets his mojo started he has to have relief—a really great side effect of being cambion, IMO. Again, Rio to the rescue!
THE CHARACTERS
Devon Harper - Lusty, flirty, sexy and inhumanly beautiful. As a cambion Devon’s sexual needs are unquenchable. He’s almost juvenile in his charm and somehow that is very, very hot!
Utterly Shameless Flirt and Epic Pain in the Ass.
Rio - Seven feet of smooth confidence and power. Yeah, we want more of that. Plus he’s weapon sexy AND he can take care of Devon’s “special needs.�
Sting grenades, detcord, tear gas...two Sig P226s with extra magazines in easy reach,... and a KA-BAR matte-black tanto knife with an 8-inch blade in case anyone wanted to snuggle. Variety was the spice of a one-man tactical invasion.
Porter Grey - A gifted demon hunter; he's slippery, knowledgeable and determined.
He looked languorous and dangerous, like a lion lounging just beyond reach, tempting you...
THE WRITING
This first book in the serial does a good job of setting up interest. It lays out some main players and a general agenda for the series. It accomplishes all of this while we’re intertwined in an espionage mission and subsequent rescue operation.
I was impressed by the energy and excitement of the action scenes. The smoothness of Rio’s killer confidence makes me want to be behind him in any gun battle. Another highlight is the anticipation of a sexual encounter between Rio and Devon. Unfortunately the steamy build up was better than the act itself. I’m not saying it was a total let down, but I needed to ‘see� more. That being said I realize this is a serial and we can’t have it all too soon. The fact that I want to see more gritty detail really says it all, right?
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I sincerely thank Storm Moon Press and Cari Z for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
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