4.5♥s for ETERNAL DEMON by Laura Wright

Eternal Demon

(Mark of the Vampire, #5)

by Laura Wright

Rating: 4.5♥s Excellent/Highly Recommended

Sensuality: Scorcher

Audience: Adult

Length: Novel

Genre: Paranormal Romance/Vampire & Demon

Cover: 4.5♥s (for Colby Lefebvre)

Release Date: May 7, 2013

Editions:

Paperback

Kindle Edition

NOOK Book

Sony & Kobo eBook; iBook

Audible & iTunes Audiobook; Audio CD

My recap:

Erion's son, Ladd, is kidnapped by Erion's adoptive father, the evil vampire Cruen. In order to get Ladd back, Erion kidnaps Cruen's bride-to-be as a bargaining chip. But Erion doesn't realize that Hellen is a demon from Hell, and she turns out to be more than he bargained for. She calls to the demon nature he tries to keep hidden and under control, and their attraction to each other is primal and undeniable.

When Hellen's father, the Devil—yes, THE Devil—discovers that she's missing, all Hell breaks loose. Well, The Devil breaks loose. Now Erion has to deal with the Devil. And Erion not only wants his son back, but the devil's daughter in the bargain.

But the devil doesn't drive a fair bargain.

My thoughts:

Hellen is feisty, strong, and kick-ass. Yet she's also sympathetic. She has a tender heart, and constantly worries that she's going to end up like her father. Is she beautiful? That's brought up often throughout the book. You'll have to decide for yourself, but she's beautiful in Erion's eyes.

Erion was short-changed in life, having been rejected by his mother and raised by Cruen. He's considered a "mistake." His son is being raised by his twin brother and his brother's true mate, and Ladd doesn't even realize that Erion is his father. But when Ladd is kidnapped, Erion's fatherly instincts roar to the surface. He feels that he must be the one to bring him home. I won't give you any spoilers, but Erion grows into his true self on his journey.

This book moved along at a fast pace. The suspense, danger, and tension—sexual and otherwise—between Hellen and Erion kept me reading page after page. I was finished before I knew it. And I wanted more!

We visit with favorite characters from past books in Eternal Demon. It was fun to see the irreverent Lucian again. Alexander was his usual commanding self except when it came to his Achilles heel, Sara. Nicholas and Kate face a dark moment in their lives, and it will be interesting to see how they come out on the other side. Synjon Wise has virtually gone mad. Eternal Sin is set up at the end of Eternal Demon. Although I could see the last line of the book coming, it still gave me a thrill.

Laura Wright scored Colby Lefebvre as the cover model for Eternal Demon I've posted a few photos of him on my Man Candy! page.

Enjoy the photos and Eternal Demon!

Laura Wright scored Colby Lefebvre as the cover model for Eternal Demon. For fans and newbies, I've posted a few photos of him on my Man Candy! page.

Enjoy the photos and Eternal Demon!

Here is the Mark of the Vampire series in reading order:

Eternal Hunger
Book 1

Eternal Kiss
Book 2

Eternal Blood
eNovella 2.5

Mates; True and Eternal
Free Read

Eternal Captive
Book 3

Eternal Beast
Review
Book 4

Eternal Beauty
Novella 4.5

Eternal Demon
Book 5

Eternal Sin
Book 6
November 5, 2013

Review of SLEEPING WITH THE ENTITY by Cat Devon

Sleeping With The Entity

(Entity, #1)

by Cat Devon

(a.k.a. Cathie Linz)

Rating: 4.0♥s Very Good/Recommended

Sensuality: Mild

Audience: Adult

Length: Novel

Genre: Paranormal Romance/Vampire

Cover: 4.5♥s

Release Date: June 4, 2013

Editions:

Paperback

Kindle Edition

NOOK Book

My recap:

Daniella Delaney is determine to open her cupcake shop in one of Chicago's quieter districts. But Nick St. George, head of the local business association, is just as determined to prevent Daniella from opening her shop in his neighborhood.

Because they don't eat cupcakes in Vamptown.

And Nick needs to keep his clan's secrets … well, secret. Or the lives of his vamps will be at risk.

Usually Nick would simply control Daniella's mind and send her on her way. But he discovers that she is mysteriously immune to mind control. Word about her immunity to vamp compulsion gets out, and she's suddenly a wanted woman. Nick wants her, too, but for a different reason. He must fight his attraction to Daniella.

Or he could be the death of her.

My thoughts:

Daniella is a chatty, fun, funny character with many clever lines. The humor is tongue-in-cheek and subtle, never entering into slapstick or over the top territory. The book is a witty, light read.

Nick plays Daniella's brooding, dark, straight man to Daniella's sunshine. He doesn't think of himself as an honorable hero, but is one just the same.

Between the humor, the development of the relationship between Nick and Daniella, the danger Daniella faces, and the mystery of her immunity to mind control, the book moves along at a good clip. It's a fast read.

This is a very tempting book, in more ways than one. The descriptions of Daniella's various cupcakes will make your mouth water and send you to the kitchen to whip up a batch of blood red velvet cupcakes.

Make mine with cream cheese icing, please.

Enjoy!

ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Entity Series:

Book 1
Sleeping With The Entity
June 4, 2013

Book 2
The Entity Within
July 2, 2013

Book 3
Love Your Entity
December 31, 2013
(Not Actual Cover)

Review of THE DEMON'S SONG by Kendra Leigh Castle

The Demon's Song

(Hearts of the Fallen, #1)

by Kendra Leigh Castle

4.5♥s Excellent/Highly Recommended
Sensuality: Hot
Audience: Adult
Length: Novel
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Cover: 4♥s


Release Date: April 23, 2013
Editions:
Kindle 
NOOK Book

My recap:

Phenex, the Angel of Song, fell out of Heaven into Hell and became a demon, a black-winged lord of Hell. And then he was kicked out of Hell along with six of his brother Fallen. Now he enthralls listeners by singing and playing guitar at a vampire-run club, and does contract work for the white-winged angels. But he feels there has to be more to life.

Enter Sofia Rivera. Literally. She sneaks into the club to retrieve her roommate, who has gone missing. Sofia witnesses a bloody attack on her friend by a creature she didn't even know existed. Now Sofia is a target of rogue vampires, as she is the only witness to the violence and the person who led the attack on the "valuable" rogue.

While the king of the good vampires pursues the threat to his underground kingdom—the home of supernatural creatures of many races—Phenex volunteers to become Sofia's bodyguard. They are irresistibly attracted to each other. She confounds all of his preconceived notions of lowly humans and makes him feel alive again.

...he seemed to be grinning like a complete ass. Oh, hellfire. No.

But how can an immortal who lives underground have a future with a short-lived mortal who needs sunshine to thrive?

My thoughts:

Phenex ("Phoenix," like the bird) is a huge hunk with enormous black wings, fangs, and a big-ass longsword. Sign me up for that! He's cranky and slices and dices rogue vampires. He's drop-dead sexy and has the voice of…well, an angel. THE Angel. Of Song. But he's discontent. He knows that there's something missing from his life. He just doesn't know what it is.

Sofia is an ER nurse with a tender heart and a spine of steel. She doesn't wait around for someone to save her. Or tell her what to do. And Phenex is an alpha male who tells people what to do. He has a lot to learn.

Although there is some necessary world-building, introduction of characters, and telling of backstory, it's not complicated or overwhelming. The threat to Sofia, the sizzle between Phenex and Sofia, and the light-hearted moments keep the book moving along.

I loved this book. It had a hero and heroine to love, a compelling and sexy romance, engaging secondary characters, humorous moments, lethal danger, and an ending to die for.

Enjoy!

Hearts of the Fallen Series:

Book 1
The Demon's Song
Sofia & Phenex

Book 2
The Demon's Desire
Dru & Meresin
(Not actual cover)

Though not part of the series, some characters' stories were told previously. Here they are:

Renegade Angel
Ember & Raum

"Vivi and the Vampire"
Vacation With A Vampire
Vivi & Justin