Review: Primal Sin - Ariana Nash

Fallen for love. Risen for revenge.

Severn knows love. He knows how it feels to fight for love, and have it torn from his reach. He knows that when the killing fields are strewn with the dead, and love is all gone, only one thing keeps his demon heart beating:

Vengeance.

His life is now a web of lies. His act, a perfect one. His enemy, the guardian angel Mikhail, sits beside him, turns to him for guidance, and even loves him.

The time has come to make all the angels fall, beginning with the most powerful of them all.

Severn thought he knew love. But he’s about to discover that love takes no prisoners, and as demons and angels clash over London’s battle-weary streets, love will claim the souls of two destined enemies.

Primal Sin is a dark gay fantasy with a strong love-story. The series is brimming with savage desires, relentless lies and the bite of vengeance and is not for anyone easily disturbed by graphic scenes.

Primal Sin Series:
Primal Sin

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Review:
For decades angels and demons have waged war on the streets of London and the killing fields have left it unrecognisable. Angels live in the aerie, a huge towering structure ruled by Guardian Mikhail, and they consider themselves protectors of humans. Below the Aerie is the Cauldron, a dark and dangerous underworld where demons prey on the unsuspecting and anything can be purchased for the right price.

Severn is Mikhail's right hand man, a fierce warrior respected by the rest of the angels and feared by demons, even though he lost his wings in battle and can no longer fly. But while Severn is seen as an ally he has ulterior motives and has spent the last decade planning is revenge against the person he blames for ruining his life. After Severn is brutally injured in battle once more Mikhail takes surprising steps to save his life and the bond that forms between them could be enough to doom the world.

Ariana Nash never fails to rip out my heart and stomp it into teeny tiny pieces and I love it so much that I just keep coming back for more! Love, revenge, betrayal and heartbreak this book has it all and then some, I was hooked from beginning to end. We're only just starting to explore this world but already I want to know more and I enjoyed getting to know the characters too. Mikhail initially comes across as quite cold and unfeeling but under the surface he's a boiling pot full of emotion and in the end that might just be his downfall. Severn on the other hand is full of rage and hatred, and with very good reason, but he is also more than he originally seems and as his hate and lust combine his attitude completely changes.

I honestly can't wait to see what happens next between these two, especially now a certain new character that appeared at the end of the book has been thrown into the mix. I know for sure that this is going to be a bumpy ride for everyone but I can't wait to enjoy the rollercoaster.

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Review: Masters of Seduction Volume 2 - Lara Adrian, Donna Grant, Laura Wright & Alexandra Ivy

The passion continues with an all-new collection of sizzling, sexy stories in the New York Times bestselling Masters of Seduction paranormal romance series from Lara Adrian, Donna Grant, Laura Wright and Alexandra Ivy!

PRICELESS: House of Ebarron ~ by Lara Adrian
Incubus Master Sorin Ebarron has an insatiable taste for fine things. So when a tantalizing platinum-haired Nephilim walks into his elite casino on the arm of a rival male, Sorin is determined to have the beauty at any cost. But Ashayla is waging her own high-stakes gamble, willing to risk breath and body to win the prize she seeks. Caught in a game of deception and desire, Sorin and Ashayla will discover a secret that may hold the power to shake the gates of both Heaven and Hell...

BOUNDLESS: House of Drohas ~ by Donna Grant
As Master of the House of Drohas, Javan has a personal stake in his family's art business. The enigmatic Incubus has never embraced that duty more than when a beautiful and talented new artist catches his eye. The Drohas name and influence can help Naomi's career, but she's interested in Javan for a different reason. Believing him to be her sister's killer, Naomi soon finds herself fighting an all-consuming desire for the dangerous man, and thrust into a world she never dreamed existed--a world of angels and demons, poised at the brink of a brewing war.

DAUNTLESS: House of Trevanion ~ by Laura Wright
Incubus Casworon Trevanion likes his nights long and his bed full. But as his House's new Master, Cas's love of demon debauchery is over. Like every royal male before him, Cas's mate has been chosen and will be presented to him at the annual Seafarer's Ball. But when Cas sets his eyes on lovely stranger, Lia, all bets are off. He is meant to possess her. But will he discard his legacy when he realizes the female he desires is none other than the scarred servant who scrubs his floors?

RECKLESS: House of Furia ~ by Alexandra Ivy
Tiege never expected to become Master of Furia, not until his brother's mate was kidnapped and brutally killed. With his House in mourning, Tiege has no choice but to lead, although that doesn't halt his hedonistic lifestyle. Sloane is a former Nephilim Blade who is dedicated to duty. She has nothing in common with the reckless Incubus--except a dangerous passion. But it's that passion they must draw upon in order to raise the spirit of a long-dead Succubus whose stunning revelations could topple the Obsidian Throne forever...

Masters of Seduction Series:
Volume 1 (Merciless, Soulless, Shameless and Ruthless)
Volume 2 (Priceless, Boundless, Dauntless and Reckless)

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Lara Adrian
Donna Grant
Laura Wright
Alexandra Ivy

Review:
This is the second volume in the Masters of Seduction multi-author series containing stories by Lara Adrian, Donna Grant, Laura Wright and Alexandra Ivy. Although each novella in the series features a different main couple there is an overarching plot that carries across the whole series so I would recommend reading both volumes in order to get the most out of the reading experience.

I'll give you a quick overview of the stories but I don't want to go into too much detail because it would be easy to give you spoilers:

Priceless - Lara Adrian
Sorin is the Master of Ebarron and in control of the family's assets so when he is contacted by a young woman who wants to buy back one of the treasures they have purchased he isn't willing to let it go. Ashayla will do anything to get back her family heirloom, it's her grandmother's dying wish to have it back so she doesn't have much time to work with and she sets out to Sorin's casino with a plan to steal it. Unfortunately for her things don't go quite to plan and it might cost her more than she could ever have dreamed of to get back her grandmother's pendent. This was such a fun story, I loved how determined Ashayla was and really enjoyed the banter between her and Sorin.

Boundless - Donna Grant
Naomi knew nothing of the supernatural world until her sister was murdered by an incubus, now after reading her sister's diaries she has a suspect and she is determined to make sure Javan pays for his crime. Javan isn't a murderer but he is the Master of Drohas and since Naomi's sister was one of the artists that his family sponsored he is just as keen to find out who killed her. The pair have to work together to find out what really happened and the sparks are soon flying between them. Another enjoyable read and I though they were a really cute couple.

Dauntless - Laura Wright
Cas may love to party and have fun but as Master of Trevanion he knows it is his duty to mate into a well connected family. His mother is determined to see him with someone who will help secure the family's link to royalty and she doesn't care whether Cas likes his intended mate or not. Then at the ball where is mating should be announced he spots a beautiful stranger and his life is turned upside down. This sweet and hot story was definitely my favourite in the anthology (that's 2 out of 2 for Laura Wright!), it's a Cinderella retelling which is probably one of the reasons I loved it so much, I'm a sucker for fairytales!

Reckless - Alexandra Ivy
Tiege is a play boy who loves nothing more than partying but he's had to step up and take over as Master of Furia after the death of his brother's mate. He isn't going to let his new role stop him from having fun though. Sloane is a former Nephilim Blade who has spent her whole life putting her duty above everything else. The two of them should be like oil and water but when Tiege is desperate to feed and Sloane is the only one available to help him the passion that flares between them is surprisingly hot. I enjoyed the connection between these two, I loved how noble Sloane is and it was fun to see Tiege's heart captured.

Masters of Seduction is an enjoyable anthology of short but hot reads by some fantastic authors. As much as I would have loved for these stories to be longer so that more time could have been spend developing the different relationships if you're in the mood for something quick but satisfying then I'd recommend checking out this series.

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Review: Masters of Seduction Volume 1 - Lara Adrian, Donna Grant, Laura Wright & Alexandra Ivy

Surrender to sinful pleasures and forbidden passions with Masters of Seduction, the sizzling new paranormal romance novella series from New York Times and internationally bestselling authors Lara Adrian, Donna Grant, Laura Wright and Alexandra Ivy.

In the realm of the Incubi Masters, pleasure is to die for and love is the deadliest game of all . . .

MERCILESS: House of Gravori ~ by Lara Adrian
Seeking vengeance for the murder of his brother, Incubus Master Devlin Gravori demands justice from the high court of the Nephilim. But fury and retribution are no match for the consuming desire he feels for Nahiri, the beautiful Nephilim warrior he claims as his hostage.

SOULLESS: House of Romerac ~ by Donna Grant
Incubus Master Canaan Romerac is focused solely on revenge against those who betrayed him and put him in the Oubliette for five hundred years. That is until he sets eyes on Rayna. Can the beautiful Nephilim heal Canaan’s wounded soul before it’s too late?

SHAMELESS: House of Vipera ~ by Laura Wright
Sexy Incubus Master Scarus Vipera has grown weak, and the only thing that will strengthen him again is Rosamund, the power-rich female of the Harem. But the mysterious Nephilim is determined to leave the Harem untouched, her heart intact.

RUTHLESS: House of Xanthe ~ by Alexandra Ivy
Jian, Master of the House Xanthe, has devoted his life to returning his family to their former prominence. When he’s offered a contract to hunt down the missing Sovereign, he’s eager to accept. The last thing he expects is to encounter a stunningly beautiful angel who stirs more than his lust.

Masters of Seduction Series:
Volume 1 (Merciless, Soulless, Shameless and Ruthless)
Volume 2 (Priceless, Boundless, Dauntless and Reckless)

For more information about any of these authors you can visit their websites by clicking the links below:
Lara Adrian
Donna Grant
Laura Wright
Alexandra Ivy

Review:
This is the first volume in the new Masters of Seduction series by four bestselling authors Lara Adrian, Donna Grant, Laura Wright and Alexandra Ivy. I've read books by all of these authors before and I'm a huge fan of Lara Adrian so I had high hopes for these novellas and I did enjoy the anthology. I have to say I would have loved for each of the stories to have been longer so that the authors could have given us more relationship building rather than the pretty instant connections that we get here but I expect shorter romances in novellas so this didn't bother me too much.

I'll give you a quick overview of the stories but I don't want to go into too much detail because it would be easy to give you spoilers:

Merciless - Lara Adrian
Devlin is seeking justice after his brother's murder and when the nephilim priestesses aren't able to resolve the situation he takes Nahiri, one of their warriors, hostage. Nahiri and Devlin uncover a conspiracy that is much larger than one murdered incubus and this sets the scene for the whole series. This was a really enjoyable story full of passion and quite a sweet romance.

Soulless - Donna Grant
Canaan has been trapped in the Oubliette (the nephilim prison) for over 500 years after he was betrayed by someone close to him. Now he has escaped and he is determined to find out who was behind his imprisonment and make them pay. Rayna is a nephilim and therefore should be considered the enemy but she is the only one who can help him uncover the truth and as they work together they fall in love. I enjoyed this story a lot but I did feel that the big showdown against Canaan's enemy was resolved a little too quickly and easily, I think this could have been a much better story if it had been longer.

Shameless - Laura Wright
Incubus Scarus is visiting the nephimi harem because he desperately needs to feed, he has chosen Rosamund because he can feel her power but Rosamund never wanted to be picked for the harem and she has no intention of letting Scarus get close to her. This was my favourite story in the anthology, it actually seemed to be almost outside of the timeline for the rest of the series because it had much less focus on the ongoing plot but that meant there was much more focus on the main couple and the romance between them and is probably why I liked it so much.

Ruthless - Alexandra Ivy
Jian is a spy investigating the conspiracy that Devlin discovered and he has returned to the Oubliette where Canaan was held captive looking for more clues. While there he meets the Muriel, an angel who is much more than she seems and who may hold the key to uncovering what is really going on and who is behind the plot against the incubi.

Masters of Seduction is an enjoyable anthology of short but hot reads by some fantastic authors. It's an anthology I enjoyed reading and I'm looking forward to seeing how things play out in the next volume of the series.

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Review: Savage Angel - Stacy Gail

Feel nothing. Sara Savitch's personal mantra has been hard to live by ever since her torrid one-night stand with army doctor Gideon Mandeville. Descended from the Seraphim, angels known as heaven's soldiers, Sara may be an expert fighter, but she's an amateur when it comes to relationships.

Physically unharmed, but still battle-scarred, Gideon has returned to Dallas in the hopes of regaining his faith in humanity—and in himself. Instead he's walked into a nightmare. His father is on a serial killer's hit list, and has hired a personal bodyguard—the very woman who has haunted Gideon's dreams for a year.

As Sara works to build an impenetrable fortress around her client, she yearns to tear down the one around Gideon's heart. With his bitter rejection of warriors, will he ever be able to accept her true nature? Sara must find a way to trust Gideon with her secret as the killer closes in….

Earth Angels Series:
Nobody's Angel (Novella)
Savage Angel
Wounded Angel (May 2013)

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Review:
Sara's family run a private protection firm and as nephilim they all have unique abilities that help them to keep their clients safe. They have also built up a worthy team of humans who work with them. For her whole life Sara has trained to become a warrior, she is skilled with weapons and in hand to hand combat and she isn't afraid of anything. Her latest job is to protect a close friend of her father who believes he is being targeted by a serial killer. This is the kind of job she excels at but things are complicated when she realises his son is back on the scene. Sara and Gideon had a one night stand a year ago and she never quite got over him, now he is back from war and determined to keep her at arm's length. Can Sara avoid being distracted by Gideon for long enough to stop the killer?

Savage Angel is the second book in Stacy Gail's Earth Angels series and I have to admit I didn't enjoy it as much as the first book. I was a little confused that there was no crossover of characters but that wasn't the end of the world, I think my main problem was that I'm not a huge fan of either main character. Although this wasn't my favourite book in the series so far it wasn't a bad read and I'm still looking forward to continuing the series, I'm very curious to see who will be the hero and heroine in the next one.

Sara is a skilled warrior and someone you'd definitely be happy to have at your back if you were in trouble. She is a fierce fighter and will do whatever it takes to protect anyone who is in need but she has absolutely no people skills. She has never dated before and her lack of experience shows when it comes to Gideon. I liked the fact that she was so protective but I felt she came across as a little to naive. She is a successful woman who has been working as a bodyguard for years and who has been groomed from birth to take over the family business. Surely she would need some ability to read other people's emotions and to just generally be able to connect with others to be successful at her job? Apart from her fighting abilities she came across as so much younger than she really was and I found it quite irritating.

Gideon was a complete ass when he first meets up with Sara again, I don't think I've ever seen a hero treat a heroine so callously in a romance novel! I actually wanted to reach into the book and punch some sense into him. It takes a while but we do start to realise why he acts the way he did, that didn't excuse it for me but it did at least make me feel a little sympathetic towards him. What I didn't understand was why he did a complete 180 from being as nasty as possible to push her away from him to giving into his attraction and trying to kiss her. There was no revelation that made his actions make sense and I was just bewildered at his change of heart. After the way he had behaved I expected some major grovelling from him before Sara gave him a second look but that just didn't happen either. The fact that she let him off so easily made me lose respect for her and it also meant that Gideon didn't grow on me either. Although Savage Angel is a lot longer than the first book I felt their relationship was incredibly rushed and unbelievable.

In spite of my problems with the romance I do like the world building in this series, the fact that the nephilim are all so convinced that they can't meet up with others of their kind for fear of bringing down God's wrath is an interesting idea. I also liked the fact that Sara's abilities were different from Zeke's (the hero of the first book), it will be interesting to see what other powers we will come across in future books. I'm curious to see if they'll learn more about their origins as the series continues and we were definitely left with questions regarding the murderer in this story that I think are going to be answered in the next book. I can't pretend to be the biggest fan of this book but I'll still be keeping an eye out for Wounded Angel in the hope that I like it as much as the first book Nobody's Angel.

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Review: Nobody's Angel - Stacy Gail

Investigative journalist Kendall Glynn is horrified when a friend and colleague signs off permanently during a live newscast, jabbing a pen into his jugular. Kendall's no expert, but judging by the strange white veil in the anchorman's eyes, she would swear he was a man possessed.

A descendant of the accursed Nephilim, Zeke Reece prowls San Francisco by night, keeping the city free from paranormal phenomena. But even he is no match for whatever malevolent force is behind a recent rash of murder-suicides. And when a beautiful tenacious reporter becomes the next target, Zeke has no choice but to stay close to her, until he can find the evil spirit and cross it over.

The closer Kendall gets to the truth, the more danger she's in. Fortunately, a sexy and mysterious masked stranger keeps swooping in to the rescue. Kendall's life depends on finding who or what is responsible for the killings, before it finds her.

Earth Angels Series:
Nobody's Angel (Novella)
Savage Angel
Wounded Angel (May 2013)

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Review:
When reporter Kendall watches her friend and colleague kill himself on live TV she knows something strange is going on. Even if she hadn't seen a strange sheen to his eyes before it happened there is no way she will believe that the man she knew would act in such a crazy manner. Her investigative instincts kick in and she is determined to uncover exactly what happened to him and see if there is a link between his death and a recent spate of murder/suicides. Zeke is a descendant of fallen angels who spends his time protecting the inhabitants of San Francisco from ghosts and other paranormal creatures. He was already tracking the entity that caused the death of Kendall's friend but now she has put herself in harm's way he knows he is the only one who can protect her. As the danger increases so does the attraction between them but can Zeke keep Kendall safe long enough for them to stop whatever is causing the deaths?

Nobody's Angel is the first story in Stacy Gail's new Earth Angels series and it gets things off to a great start. At around 90 pages it is a fairly short story so I do still have some questions about the world and the mythology but I still really enjoyed it and am looking forward to learning more as the series continues. I really enjoyed the romance between Kendall and Zeke but I did find myself wishing for more pages because I'd have liked their relationship to have developed a little more slowly. I'm glad to see that the next book in the series is much longer (about 170 pages) though and I can't wait to pick up Savage Angel.

Kendall is a strong and intelligent woman who is determined to find out what is really happening in her town. She is brave enough to go after forces that she doesn't understand but she isn't too stupid to accept help when she realises that she needs it. Zeke is part paramedic, part superhero and all sexy alpha male! During the day he works as an EMT, in fact he first meets Kendall when he treats her injuries after her friend's death, but at night he dons a mask and cloak to protect the city from ghosts and other paranormal beings. Zeke definitely has the sexy superhero vibe going for him and I can't deny developing a bit of a crush. I've already mentioned that the romance develops fairly quickly between them but I found myself really enjoying the banter between them and the way Zeke tries to keep his identity a secret from her.

Nobody's Angel has a bit of everything - interesting mythology, action and fight scenes and a fun romance. There is a lot going on in those 90 pages! I'm looking forward to continuing the series and spending more time in the world Stacy Gail has created. If you're looking for a fun, hot read that you can devour when you have limited reading time then this is perfect and I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.

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Review: Shadows - Paula Weston

Every night in her dreams Gaby Winters kills demons.

It's been almost a year since Gaby was in the car crash that killed her twin brother, Jude. Her body has healed, but her grief is still raw and constant.

Across a crowded bar Gaby sees the man of her dreams, literally. Rafa not only looks exactly like the guy who's been appearing in Gaby's dreams, he claims a history with her brother that makes no sense.

Now Gaby is forced to accept that what she thought she knew about herself and her life is only a shadow of the truth - and that the truth is more likely to be found in the shadows of her nightmares.

The Rephaim Series:
Shadows
Haze (July 2013)

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Review:
A year on from the car crash that killed Gaby's twin brother and left her seriously injured and she is still trying to rebuild her life. Losing Jude was like losing a part of herself and she is struggling to come to terms with what happened. Gaby left her past behind and moved to a new area where she has gradually built a support system but she is still haunted by her grief and by the weird nightmares where she fights demons alongside a handsome stranger. The last thing she is expecting to happen on a night out with her best friend Maggie is to bump into the man from her dreams. Who is Rafa and if he's telling the truth about his history with Jude and Gaby why can't she remember him? Surely the fact that he is identical to the boy in her dreams makes his story slightly more believable but demons and angels aren't real. Or are they? As more people turn up claiming to be friends from her past Gaby is left unsure who is telling the truth and has no idea who she should trust.

I'll admit that I was first drawn to Shadows because of the cover, I don't always have the best track record when it comes to books about angels but I just couldn't resist requesting this one and I'm so glad I did. This has to be one of the best angel books I've read and I found it practically impossible to put down once I started reading it. In spite of the fact that the book is over 400 pages long I devoured it in 2 sittings, I could have read it in one go but I ended up staying up until gone 4am as it was and just couldn't keep my eyes open any longer. Paula Weston has a beautiful and captivating writing style that pulled me into the story from practically the first page and I'm going to be eagerly waiting for the next instalment to the series.

I don't want to go into too much detail about the plot because I want people to be able to enjoy the journey alongside Gaby for themselves. She is a fantastic female lead, someone who has been through so much but has remained strong and true to herself. She finds it difficult to talk about what happened with Jude but I think that is understandable and I really felt her grief right alongside her. When Rafa appears on the scene I was drawn to him immediately, he has the whole bad boy vibe going on but in spite of that he actually comes across as a genuinely good guy. He has his secrets but throughout everything that happens it is clear he cares about what happens to Gaby and he shares her grief for Jude who was his best friend.

Shadows stands out in a crowded market of YA books about angels and is an impressive debut novel from Paula Weston. Her mythology is unique and I'm looking forward to learning more and seeing where she takes us next with the story. There are some great twists and things were constantly changing as more revelations came to light but I have a feeling that there are going to be a lot more surprises going forward in the series. Thankfully we only have to wait until the summer for book 2, Haze, and I have put it at the top of my wish list! If you're looking for a new urban fantasy series with great action, an unusual take on angels and demons, characters to root for and hints of a promising future romance then look no further than this book.

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Revlew: City of Glass - Cassandra Clare

Amid the chaos of war, the Shadowhunters must decide to fight with the vampires, werewolves and other Downworlders - or against them.  Meanwhile, Jace and Clary have their own decision to make: should they pursue the love they know is forbidden?

The Mortal Instruments Series:
City of Bones
City of Ashes
City of Glass
City of Fallen Angels
City of Lost Souls (2012)
City of Heavenly Fire (2013)

The Infernal Devices Series: (Prequel Series)
Clockwork Angel
Clockwork Prince
Clockwork Princess (2012)

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Review:
I have been really enjoying Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series and City of Glass was no exception.  I really can't work out why it took me so long to get started on this series but at least it has meant no long wait between the first few books!  There is so much going on in this book that there is never a dull moment and despite the fact that there are over 500 pages I didn't want to put it down until I'd finished.  It's quite an achievement when an author can keep me gripped all the way through such a long book.

Clary has been through a lot since she found out the truth about her family and the world of Shadowhunters and things aren't likely to get better any time soon.  Her mother is in a coma, her father wants to take over the world and it turns out that the love of her life just happens to be her brother, not to mention the fact that her best friend has been turned into a vampire - no things aren't looking good at the moment!  Now she faces having to break the Shadowhunter law to enter the City of Glass and try to find a way to both save her mother and defeat Valentine.

I don't want to go into details of the plot because I would hate to spoil any of the twists and turns for you if you haven't read the book yet.  I will say that we get to meet some fab new characters - some of whom aren't quite what they seem - along with learning more about the characters we already love.  The story is action packed, funny in places and also heart breaking at times and although I guessed some of the things that happened others completely shocked me.  I loved developments between Clary and Jace as they try to come to terms with the fact that they are brother and sister.  There are some fantastic moments between Alec and Magnus (I love them as a couple!) and I was pleased with the way things turn out between Simon and Clary.

If you're one of the few people who haven't started this series yet then it's one I would highly recommend and I can't wait to pick up City of Fallen Angels and the spin off Infernal Devices series!

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Review: Succubus Revealed - Richelle Mead

Georgina Kincaid has had an eternity to figure out the opposite sex, but sometimes they still surprise her.

Take Seth Mortensen.  The man has risked his soul to become Georgina's boyfriend.  But with Lucifer for a boss, Georgina can't just hang up her killer heels and settle down to domestic bliss.  In fact, she's being forced to transfer operations . . . to Las Vegas.

The City of Sin is a dream gig for a succubus, but Georgina's allies are suspicious.  Why are the powers-that-be so eager to get her away from Seattle - and from Seth?  Georgina is one of Hell's most valuable assets, but if there's any way out of the succubus business she plans to take it - no matter how much roadkill she leaves behind.

She just hopes the casualties won't include the one man she's risking everything for . . .

Georgina Kincaid Series:
Succubus Blues
Succubus Nights (Called Succubus on Top in the US)
Succubus Dreams
Succubus Heat
Succubus Shadows
Succubus Revealed

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Review:
Finally Georgina and Seth are back together, everything should be going really well for them but for some reason Hell seems determined to keep them apart.  Georgina is being transferred to Las Vegas, she will be working with some of her favourite colleagues and have her dream day job.  Sounds perfect doesn't it?  But with Seth having to remain in Seattle to help his family Georgina and her friends have their suspicions that the transfer is too good to be true.  Just what is Hell up to?

As much as I was looking forward to reading Succubus Revealed I was also disappointed to have reached the end of the series.  I've really loved Georgina and her crazy group of friends so am sad to say goodbye to them all.  I have to say that it is nice to see a series end on a high note though and Richelle Mead has certainly achieved that with Succubus Revealed.

Before I even picked up the book I had a good idea of where the story was heading, well where I wanted it to go anyway, and I have to say I was extremely satisfied with how things turned out.  Even though I had guessed the main ending there were actually a couple of things that surprised me along the way (particularly a revelation about Seth and Roman's actions towards the end but I can't say more than that without spoilers).  The last book in the series is an emotional roller coaster ride and one I thoroughly enjoyed, I know this is a series I'll end up coming back to in the future and it's one I would highly recommend to urban fantasy fans.  I'm looking forward to seeing what Richelle Mead comes up with next (please let it be a spin off featuring some of the characters from this series - I'd love to see more of Roman and the gang!)

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Review: City of Ashes - Cassandra Clare

Haunted by her past, Clary is dragged deeper into New York City's terrifying underworld of demons and Shadowhunters - but can she control her feelings for a boy who can never be hers?

The Mortal Instruments Series:
City of Bones
City of Ashes
City of Glass
City of Fallen Angels
City of Lost Souls (2012)
City of Heavenly Fire (2013)

The Infernal Devices Series: (Prequel Series)
Clockwork Angel
Clockwork Prince
Clockwork Princess (2012)

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Review:
I really enjoyed City of Bones so couldn't wait to get started on City of Ashes, I really wanted to know how Clary and Jace would be effected by the shocking news of their parentage in the first book.  I have to be honest and say I didn't like the second installment quite as much as the first but it was still an enjoyable read and one I would recommend.  As with the first book there are a lot of different plot threads going on in City of Ashes but for some reason I found this a slower read.  There were times when the story seemed to drag a little and there seemed to be a bit less action than in the first book.

I think what I missed most in this installment was the flirty banter between Clary and Jace, obviously this is completely understandable considering events in the first book but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the information we were given is proven incorrect and things change again as the series progresses.  If you haven't read the first book that probably sounds really cryptic but I'm wary of giving a major spoiler and if you've read City of Bones I'm sure you'll know what I mean!  As much as I missed the flirting I do still love Clary and Jace as individuals and I really felt for them both as I was reading.

We get to see a lot more of the Clave in this installment, after revelations in book one they have good reason to doubt Jace but I hated the way they treated him because of his father's actions.  I was so frustrated with the Inquisitor and wanted to knock some sense into her but it was great to see Jace's friends stand by him.  I'm very curious to see how Simon deals with the changes that occurred to him, I would have liked a little more information about what happened to him in this book though.  It felt a bit like his change was added for shock value and then forgotten about after a few pages.  I also hope that we don't have a long, dragged out love triangle.  It seems quite obvious to me where Clary's heart lies and although she loves Simon it is clearly as a friend and nothing more - I'll be annoyed with her if she continues messing him around.

The ending has left me with plenty of questions and I'm looking forward to reading City of Glass to get some answers.  Although this isn't my favourite urban fantasy series yet it has a lot of potential and is well worth giving a try.  It will be really interesting to see what direction Cassandra Clare takes this series in over the remaining books.

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Review: City of Bones - Cassandra Clare

Clary Fray is seeing things: vampires in Brooklyn and werewolves in Manhattan.  Irresistibly drawn towards a group of sexy demon hunters, Clary encounters the dark side of New York City - and the dangers of forbidden love.

The Mortal Instruments Series:
City of Bones
City of Ashes
City of Glass
City of Fallen Angels
City of Lost Souls (2012)
City of Heavenly Fire (2013)

The Infernal Devices Series: (Prequel Series)
Clockwork Angel
Clockwork Prince
Clockwork Princess (2012)

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Review:
I feel like I'm one of the last people to join the Mortal Instruments party, I've seen so many people raving about these books that I have no idea why it's taken me so long to start the series - all I can say is that I'm glad I finally did!  Despite the fact that City of Bones is a long book it was a surprisingly quick read and once I got started I found I couldn't put it down again.

Clary discovers the secret world that is hidden within our own by accident when she sees a boy attacked at a night club.  Even though she doesn't know the boy she is brave enough to step in and try to help him but when she does she gets a lot more than she bargained for.  She is quickly drawn into a world where demons, vampires and werewolves really exist and although humans are unaware of this fact they are being protected constantly by shadowhunters (demon hunters).  The deeper she is drawn into this world the more secrets she uncovers about her family and about herself - her life will never be the same again.

I liked Clary from the beginning, as I've already said she is brave and will do anything to protect those she loves but I'll admit there were a couple of times I wanted to shake some sense into her.  My favourite character would have to be Jace, he may be arrogant and full of himself but I fell for him anyway.  I loved the banter between him and Clary, they were constantly arguing with each other but you could see all along that they were attracted to each other.  Another favourite would have to be Clary's best friend Simon, he is drawn into this new world because he cares for her and although he is human and has no special abilities he was very protective of her.

There are plenty of things going on, you don't have a moment to get bored while you're reading.  I had actually guessed the main twist (although I wish it wasn't true!) but there were still plenty of things that did surprise me and I definitely enjoyed the journey.  I'm looking forward to continuing with the series and if you're like I was and haven't started it yet then I'd strongly recommend giving it a try.

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Review: Awakened - Ednah Walters

Most teens turn sixteen and get the license to drive, but Lil Falcon gets the license to kill demons.

Orphaned as a child and raised by an eccentric grandfather, Lil is concerned with surviving high school and is unaware that she is a Guardian - a being with super powers charged with killing demons and protecting humanity.  When she meets Bran, a mysterious boy with amazing abilities, his psi energy unlocks her latent powers.

But Bran has a secret that can ruin their growing relationship, and the truth she discovers may destroy everything she believes in unless she finds the right balance between love and sacrifice.

Guardian Legacy Series:
Awakened
Betrayed (Release date TBC)

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Review:
Lil has spent her life moving from town to town with her gypsy grandfather and is pleased when he tells her they are finally going to settle down.  She is looking forward to staying in one school for longer than a few months and hoping to finally make some friends.  Everything changes when she meets Bran, he has abilities that she doesn't understand and is telling her crazy things about herself and her family - but they can't be true can they?  When Lil confronts her grandfather and discovers her heritage as a demon hunter she will have to learn how to juggle her social life with her new normal friends and the training she needs to do alongside the other guardian trainees.  Where does Bran fit into the picture?  It's clear he has secrets but is he really as dangerous as everyone is telling her that he is?

Awakened is a great start to what I'm hoping will turn into a fantastic series and I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel Betrayed (even though it hasn't been released yet!).  I have to confess I was a little worried when I first opened the book and found several pages of information about the different terminology used in the book - I was worried that I was going to find it a confusing read but thankfully I was proved wrong.  As we are introduced to the rules alongside Lil I found it easy enough to learn about the world Ednah Walters has created although I quite liked having the glossary to turn to when I had questions.

Lil is a really likable main character, her life is turned upside down as she learns about the secrets her grandfather has been keeping from her but she deals with things well and becomes determined to learn to use her powers to help the other guardians.  I liked the fact that she doesn't drop her new "normal" friends in favor of the other trainee guardians although she does develop friendships with them too.  It wasn't always easy for her to juggle the 2 different groups of friends but she tries hard to make the best of things.  Bran is a great character too although I would have liked to see more of him - hopefully that will happen in future books in the series.  The attraction between Bran and Lil is instant but I felt it was believable and I was routing for the pair of them in spite of the warnings Lil was getting from her grandfather & friends.  I have to say one of my favorite things about the story was the relationship between Lil and her grandfather - I'm looking forward to reading more about them both.

The action in the story was well written and kept me turning the pages late into the night because I didn't want to put it down.  The world is detailed and interesting and I'm looking forward to discovering more about both the guardians and the demons they protect us from.  Ednah threw in some great plot twists and although we have answers to quite a few of the questions raised I'm very intrigued to see where the story will take us in the rest of the series.  I'm actually impressed that this is a debut novel and am looking forward to seeing what the author will come up with in the future.  This is a book I'd definitely recommend to fans of the YA urban fantasy / paranormal romance genre.

Source: Received as part of a book tour arranged by UK Book Tours, this book has already been sent on to it's next destination.

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Review: The Fallen Volume 1 (The Fallen & Leviathan) - Thomas E Sniegoski

The Ultimate quest for redemption

On his eighteenth birthday, Aaron begins to hear strange voices and is convinced he is going insane.  But having moved from foster home to foster home, Aaron doesn't know whom he can trust.  He wants to confide in the cute girl from class, but fears she'll confirm he's crazy.

Then a mysterious man begins following Aaron.  He knows about Aaron's troubled past and his new powers.  And he has a message for Aaron: As the son of a mortal and an angel, Aaron has been chosen to redeem the fallen.

Aaron tries to dismiss the news and resists his supernatural abilities.  But he must accept his new found heritage - and quickly.  For the dark powers are gaining strength, and are hell-bent on destroying him...

Fallen Series:
The Fallen
Leviathan
Aerie
Reckoning

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Review:
Aaron has grown up being shuffled between foster families and has no memory of his real parents.  When he turns 18 very strange things start happening to him, he is suffering with recurring nightmares and is suddenly able to understand languages he's never even heard of before.  Worried that he is losing his mind Aaron doesn't know where to turn.  When a mysterious old man starts following him and claiming that Aaron is a nephilim (the son of a mortal woman and a fallen angel) Aaron doesn't want to believe him but as time goes by it soon becomes obvious that the man must be telling the truth.  But can Aaron come to terms with his new powers before his enemies discover him?

The Fallen Volume 1 contains the first 2 stories in The Fallen series by Thomas E Sniegoski - The Fallen and Leviathan.  I have to confess that one of the things that drew me to the book was the cover and I was expecting a story with a strong paranormal romance and was looking forward to reading it from a male character's perspective.  I have to say that although there are hints at a possible future romance the book wasn't at all what I expected.  It is actually a lot darker and more violent than I thought it would be and I think it would be popular with a male audience (perhaps with a different cover?) as well as with girls.

I have mixed feelings about the book - perhaps that is because of the expectations I had when I started reading.  There were some things I really liked, Aaron is an interesting character and one I felt drawn to but I did get a little fed up with his refusal to accept things by the end of the second story.  At first his reluctance was completely understandable but I just felt it went on a little too long and became irritating in the end.  I absolutely loved Aaron's dog Gabriel and the relationship between the 2 of them, I don't want to give any spoilers by saying more so you'll just have to read the book to find out why!  I enjoyed the action and although the first story is a little slower the pace really picked up in Leviathan and had me rapidly turning the pages to find out what happened next.

The main thing I had a problem with was the number of different viewpoints we saw throughout the story.  We seemed to be constantly introduced to new characters and just as I was starting to think they were going to have an important role to play they would be killed off.  I was never sure who was going to be important and I ended up getting confused with some of the names which made reading hard at times.  I felt you could have cut away quite a few chapters without really losing anything important from the story line but making for a less confusing read. 

Having said that I do feel that the author has raised some interesting concepts and I'm very curious to see how things will play out in the last 2 stories in the series.  When you look at the angels versus the fallen angels it is interesting to see who it is doing bad things with the belief that they are working towards a greater good.  The story really makes you think about good and evil and it will make you wonder if anyone is ever completely good or bad or if we are all just somewhere in the middle.  I'm curious to see how Aaron will be able to reunite the fallen angels with God and to find out more about his parents and his blossoming abilities.  I'm hoping that we will see more of the romance that has so far only been hinted at and looking forward to seeing more of both Aaron and Gabriel.  I would recommend this series to YA urban fantasy fans who like their stories more on the darker side.  If you're looking for a gentle romance this probably isn't the series for you but if you're not squeamish and want something that will make you think then it's definitely worth giving it a try.

Source: Received for review from publisher Simon & Schuster

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ARC Review: Torment - Lauren Kate

How many lives must you live before you find someone to die for?

Lucinda is sure that she and Daniel are meant to be together forever.  Now, in this sequel to the bestselling Fallen, they are forced apart in a desperate bid to save Luce from The Outcasts - immortals who want her dead.  As she discovers more about her past lives Luce starts to suspect that Daniel is hiding something.  What if he has lied to her about their shared past?  What if Luce is really meant to be with someone else?

Fallen Series:
Fallen
Torment (30th Sept 2010)
Passion (2011)
Rapture (2011?)

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Review:
After events in the previous book Luce once again finds herself starting at a new school and struggling to fit in.  Life at Shoreline couldn't be more different from her previous reform school Sword and Cross.  She has an angel and a demon for teachers and is in a class of Nephilim (part angel part human) students.  Daniel is being more elusive than ever and Luce knows he is keeping secrets from her.  Determined to find out what is going on Luce sets out with the help of her new friends to find the answers.

I'm finding this review a little hard to write because I can't help feeling frustrated that instead of getting answers to some of the questions raised in Fallen, Torment has just left me with even more questions.  While the plot has moved on and I have been able to make some guesses about what I think might happen I have no idea if I will be proved correct or not.  I do love a story that leaves me wanting more but I can't help wishing that we were given just a little more information in Torment.

I found Luce could be a frustrating character in Fallen - she doesn't make very wise choices and at times had me wanting to shake her - but I forgave her that considering everything she had been through.  I hoped she would have grown up a bit in Torment but I found her actions even more frustrating than ever.  She has been told by Daniel to stay on campus where she is safe yet, despite the fact that she is nearly killed when she ventures out, the very next day she decides to leave campus again.  I just didn't find that believable and I started to feel that perhaps Luce deserved to have the worst happen if she was going to be that stupid.

I was also a little disappointed in the relationship between Daniel and Luce.  Daniel keeps Luce at arms length, he won't explain anything to her and leaves her doubting the feelings between them.  Although I felt that Daniel genuinely loves Luce I didn't feel that she returned his feelings.  It felt more like she thinks she has to love him because of their shared past - a past that she can't even remember.  When they are together there is a connection between them but when they are apart (which is for most of the book) Luce seems totally lost and unsure of her feelings.  I guess that this is understandable but I did find her constant confusion started to irritate me.

On a more positive note I really loved the new characters that we are introduced to in Torment.  Luce's roommate Shelby was great - such a fun and snarky character & someone I'd love to have a conversation with!  Her teachers Francesca (an angel) and Steven (a demon) are interesting characters and I'm curious to find out if we will see more of them in the future.  Miles was a sweet guy too who genuinely seems to care for Luce.

Lauren Kate is a talented writer and her descriptions make it easy to picture Luce's surroundings.  I always have pictures in my head as I'm reading but I find the images are particularly strong when reading this series.  I know exactly what both Sword and Cross & Shoreline look like and have complete pictures of the characters in my head.  This works especially well in the action scenes.  Like Fallen the main action in Torment comes at the end of the story and for the last few chapters I was completely gripped.  But the cliffhanger... oh the cliffhanger!  I don't know how I'm going to wait until next year to find out what happens next!

While Torment was a frustrating read at times I did still like the story and am looking forward to finding out what happens next.  If you want a series that is non-stop action then this might not be the series for you but if you like paranormal romances that are more character driven then it is well worth giving this series a try.

Source: Thanks to RHCB for sending me this book for review

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Review: Succubus Shadows - Richelle Mead

Georgina Kincaid has formidable powers.  Immortality, seduction, shape-shifting - child's play to a succubus like her.

Helping to plan her ex-boyfriend's wedding is a different story.  Georgina isn't sure which is worse - that he's marrying another woman or that she's having to run around trying on bridesmaid dresses.  Still, there are distractions.  There's a new succubus in town who seems intent on corrupting Georgina's soon-to-be-wed ex.

But the real danger lies in the mysterious force that's taken to visiting Georgina's thoughts.  Soon she's going to discover who she can trust, who she can't - and that there are far worse places than Hell in which to spend eternity...

Georgina Kincaid Series:
Succubus Blues
Succubus Nights (Called Succubus on Top in the US)
Succubus Dreams
Succubus Heat
Succubus Shadows
Succubus Revealed

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Review:
Succubus Shadows is the 5th book in the Georgina Kincaid series & continues the story not long after the ending of Succubus Heat.  While my review won't give you any spoilers for this book I can't help but give information about the previous books so if you're new to the series please don't read any further.  I'd highly recommend checking this series out though - so have a look at the reviews for book 1 Succubus Blues.

Georgina has a lot on her plate, not only has she gained one of her ex-boyfriends as a roommate but she is also helping to plan her best friend's wedding which would be fine if Maddie wasn't marrying the love of Georgina's life.  To top it all off there is a new succubus in town who seems intent on hooking up with Seth and she is being targeted by a strange supernatural force that wants to destroy her.  She is going to need the help of all of her friends if she is going to survive.

All I can say is wow!  This latest installment in the series had me on the edge of my seat and gripped until the very last page.  We learn so much more about Georgina's past and get to understand how she got to where she is now and what life has been like for her as an immortal.  It's heartbreaking watching Georgina help Maddie prepare for her wedding to Seth but there are also laugh out loud moments with her friends.  Richelle Mead has done a fantastic job starting to tie the threads from the ongoing storyline together and the plot takes even more twists that I really didn't see coming.

I don't want to give anything away because I want you to be able to enjoy the unfolding story as much as I did.  I will just say that we get to see just how much Georgina means to her friends when they go all out to rescue her when she is in trouble.  We also get to see much more of both Carter and Jerome in this book & I enjoyed finding out more about them both.  If you're a fan of the series then you're going to love this installment which I think is probably my favourite book in the series so far.  The only disappointment I have is that I've got to wait a year to read the next book which will be the final book in the series!

Source: Library

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Review: Succubus Heat - Richelle Mead

Georgina Kincaid has been a bad, bad succubus...

...which should be a good thing.  But lately, thanks to her foul mood over breaking up with bestselling writer Seth Mortensen, she's been so wicked that Seattle's uber-demon Jerome, decides to "outsource" Georgina to a rival - and have her spy for him in the process.

Being exiled to the frozen north - okay, Vancouver - and leaving Seth in the cozy clutches of his new girlfriend is unpleasant enough.  Then Jerome is kidnapped, and all immortals under his control mysteriously lose their powers.  One bright spot: with her life-sucking ability gone, there's nothing to keep Georgina from getting down and dirty with Seth - nothing apart from his girlfriend that is.  Now, as the supernatural population starts turning on itself, a newly mortal Georgina must rescue her boss and figure out who's been playing them - or all hell will break lose...

Georgina Kincaid Series:
Succubus Blues
Succubus Nights (Called Succubus on Top in the US)
Succubus Dreams
Succubus Heat
Succubus Shadows
Succubus Revealed

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Review:
This is the 4th book in the Georgina Kincaid series & continues the story several months after the end of Succubus Dreams.  While my review won't give you any spoilers for this book I can't help but give information about the previous books so if you're new to the series please don't read any further.  I'd highly recommend checking this series out though - so please check out book 1 Succubus Blues.

At the end of Succubus Dreams Georgina was left devistated by her break up with the love of her life Seth.  The beginning of Succubus Heat focuses on how she deals with this.  She is hurting and angry at the world and has been on a fast downward spiral into depression.  She no longer cares about stealing men's life force - in fact she revels in it - and her anger has changed her character completely.  She is pushing away her friends and her bad attitude has really annoyed her boss Jerome.

Jerome decides he needs a break from Georgina so when another demon requests his help he is happy to send Georgina to deal with it.  A satanic cult in Vancouver is doing more damage to the cause of evil.  The stunts they are pulling are giving the church more publicity and they need to be stopped.  Georgina is tasked with infiltrating the cult & stopping them - whatever the cost.

While Georgina is busy in Vancouver Jerome mysteriously disappears & suddenly all the lesser mortals find themselves without their abilities.  The vampires Peter & Cody are able to walk in the sun, Imp Hugh can't see mortal's souls and Georgina can't shape-shift and doesn't need to steal human life force to survive.  While they are worried that they may no longer be immortal this does have it's advantages - she no longer has to worry about not being able to sleep with Seth.  Of course he is still dating Georgina's friend Maddy so there are still complications.

With Jerome missing other demons are all fighting over who will get his job which is a major cause of worry for Georgina & their friends.  They don't want to be stuck with a new boss - after all they're better off with the devil they know - so they have to find Jerome before someone else is given his position.  Without her immortal powers it isn't going to be easy to locate Jerome - especially when she has no idea who is behind the plot to overthrow him.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book - you still have the great mix of characters that I love so much, we also have some new introductions & the appearance of some old faces.  The plot is fast paced - particularly in the second half of the book & I really had trouble putting the book down.  If you're a fan of the series I'm sure you'll love this installment and I'm really looking forward to finding out what happens next.

Source: Library

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Review: Succubus Dreams - Richelle Mead

Some days, a girl just can't cathc a break...

...especially when the girl in question is Georgina Kincaid, a shape-shifting succubus.  First there's her relationship with gorgeous bestselling writer Seth Mortensen, which is unsatisfying on a number of levels.  It's not just that they can't have sex in case Georgina inadvertently kills him (generally a turn-off for most guys).  Lately, even spending time together is a challenge.

Then there are the dreams.  Someone, or something, is preying on Georgina at night, draining her energy, and supplying eerie visions of her future.  Georgina seeks answers from Dante, a dream interpreter with ties to the underworld, but his flirtatious charm only leaves her more confused.  Now Georgina faces a double challenge - rein in her out-of-control love life and go toe-to-toe with an enemy capable of wreaking serious havoc among mankind.  Otherwise, Georgina, and the entire mortal world, may never sleep easy again.

Georgina Kincaid Series:
Succubus Blues
Succubus Nights (Called Succubus on Top in the US)
Succubus Dreams
Succubus Heat
Succubus Shadows
Succubus Revealed

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Review:
This is the 3rd book in the Georgina Kincaid series and it lived up to my expectations.  I think this series just gets better & better with every book.  I love the characters in this series - Georgina is great but I also love her crazy friends, both human and immortal. 

This book follows on from Succubus Nights and life is still pretty complicated for Georgina.  She is still dating Seth & they are struggling to fight their urges to avoid risking Seth's soul.  She still needs to have sex to feed off the life force she receives & fullfill her quota of corrupting souls to keep Jerome happy.  Not only that but she now has to mentor a trainee succubus - one who has absolutely no idea how to attract a man!  I have to say her trainee was more than slightly irritating but luckily we're not forced to spend too much time listening to her.

Carter the angel is still on the scene but this time he has 3 other angel friends with him.  I really liked the new characters, Yasmine in particular, and I hope we get to see more of them in future books in the series.  The angels are on a mission but refuse to give Georgina any details.  Of course this only makes her more curious so she is determined to find out what is going on.  She doesn't have much time to devote to their problems though - she has more serious issues of her own.

Every time she has sex the life force she has gained is stolen while she is sleeping & she wakes up feeling like she hasn't fed.  She is also having very strange dreams - her dream shows her the one thing she wants more than anything but it is something she knows is impossible for her to have.  That just makes it even harder for her to accept.

I really loved this book & would highly recommend the series to anyone who loves paranormal books - I would recommend you read the books in order though so make sure you start with Succubus Blues.  I have to say I was completely shocked by some of the things that happen towards the end but I can't say anymore without giving spoilers.  I'm just relieved I've already got book 4 as I can't wait to find out what happens next - I'm off to start reading Succubus Heat now!

Source: Library

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Review: Succubus Blues - Richelle Mead

Succubus (n.) An alluring, shape-shifting demon who seduces and pleasures mortal men. 

Pathetic (adj.) A succubus with great shoes and no social life.  See: Georgina Kincaid

When it comes to jobs in hell, being a succubus seems pretty glamerous.  A girl can be anything she wants, the wardrobe is killer, and mortal men will do anything just for a touch.  Granted, they can often pay with their sould, but why get technical?

But Seattle succubus Georgina Kincaid's life is far less exotic.  Her boss is a middle-management demon with a thing for John Cusack movies, and she can't get a decent date without sucking away part of the guy's life.  At least there's her day job at a local bookstore - free books: all the white chocolate mochas she can drink: and easy access to bestselling, sexy writer, Seth Mortensen, aka He Whom She Would Give Anything to Touch but Can't.

But dreaming about Seth will have to wait.  Something wicked is at work in Seattle's demon underground.  And for once, all her hot charms and drop-dead one-liners won't help because Georgina's about to discover there are some creatures out there that both heaven and hell want to deny...

Georgina Kincaid Series:
Succubus Blues
Succubus Nights (Called Succubus on Top in the US)
Succubus Dreams
Succubus Heat
Succubus Shadows
Succubus Revealed

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Review:
Georgina Kincaid is a succubus with shape-shifting abilities, she has to have sex with human men and steal their life force to survive which also enables her to recruit their souls for evil.  She has been doing this for thousands of years but has become jaded & hates what she does.  She is lonely because she can't have a proper relationship without unfortunate side effects.  She is a sassy & fun character and you find yourself relating to her & the situation she has ended up in after finding out why she sold her soul in a series of flashbacks throughout the book.

I really liked Georgina but there are also some other fantastic characters that really made the story for me.  Her closest friends are an imp called Hugh and Cody & Peter who are both vampires.  Her boss Jerome is an archdemon who is obsessed with John Cusack and his best friend is an angel called Carter.  I loved the interaction between Jerome, Carter & Georgina and found myself liking each of the main characters.  I really liked the fact that there wasn't a black & white distinction between good & evil.  All of the characters are walking a line somewhere down the middle - although Georgina & her immortal friends are technically evil and steal people's souls they aren't completely bad.

Georgina's day job in a book shop gives her access to famous bestselling authors but nothing goes to plan when she gets to meet her idol Seth Mortensen.  When they are introduced she realises they have already met - in rather embarassing circumstances!  He is nothing like she expected him to be but she can't help feeling attracted to him which is the last thing she wants as she doesn't want to hurt him.

While fighting her attraction to Seth, Georgina is also trying to find out what is happening in the supernatural community.  Someone is killing immortals & it looks like Georgina and her friends could end up being their next targets.  Although I'd guessed who the enemy was before they were revealed there were a couple of twists that I didn't see coming at the end.  The story kept me gripped right to the end & I can honestly say it was one of the best books I've read for a while.  I'm really looking forward to reading the rest of the series & would highly recommend this book.

Source: Library

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