Tangled Web (Deizian Empire, #1)

Tangled Web (Deizian Empire #1)

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The deadliest assassin in the empire just got too close to her target…

Azurha, a former slave turned deadliest assassin in the empire, has just been offered the ultimate challenge—seduce, then murder the new Emperor. But Titus is not the tyrant his forefathers were, and his radical ideas might be the glimmer of hope the empire needs.

Titus Sergius Flavus has yet to master th...more
Mass Market Paperback, 352 pages
Published October 9th 2012 by Entangled Select
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D.G.
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Tangled Web was a very pleasant surprise. I don’t know what I expected when I decided to read it but I was fascinated by the interesting mix of a Roman-like Empire set in a fantasy world plus the unusual role reversal where the hero is the bookish one that needs protection while the heroine is the muscle.

Please don’t get the impression that Titus is a wimp or anything of the sort. He’s just a bookish man who was elevated to the position of...more
Lolita
I got a copy for review in exchange for an honest review.

The blurb caught my attention, an assassin that falls in love with the person she is paid to kill. Sounds like an awesome book, right? Well it totally is, I didn't expect so much romance. I hoped there would be enough focus on the story and there is. Hot romance and a good story, what more could you want?

The story starts of good, I was immediately sucked into the story and I liked seeing a bit of the main characters past so soon in the sto...more
Rebecca ♥ Ash, Jem, Warner ♥
I would like to thank Crista McHugh for sending me a signed copy of this lovely book. Its a very pretty and soft cover. :P

I would give this between 4-4.5/5. It was a very interesting world that reminded me of a cross between ancient Rome and Barsoom. Azurha's planet was conquered by the Deizians, who now rule using their technology which only they can control with magic. It was a combination of fantasy and sci-fi that you dont see often, especially not in romance.

I have read a lot of court intr...more
Linda
I absolutely loved this book. Have you ever had the feeling of not wanting a book to end? Or wishing that you could experience the thrill of reading it the 1st time all over again? Well this book was all of that for me. The chemistry btwn the H/H was wonderful. Totally fell in love with them both. An assassin (who never fails) for the heroine but who falls for the hero who is her next mark. The hero Sergius is the type I adore. Honorable to the core. A few minor things weren't explained in the b...more
Krystal
Jan 18, 2013 Krystal rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone who is looking for a gripping novel
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Joyfully Reviewed
After his father’s passing Titus Sergius Flavus becomes the new ruler of the Deizian Empire. There are many in the empire against him and they will do anything to remove him from his new position. Titus wants the best for his Kingdom but he has his doubts since he hasn’t reached his full magic potential. His focus is on his Kingdom until a distraction walks through the palace doors.

Azurha is the empires deadliest assassin and her latest assignment puts her in a role she is not at all comfortable...more
Arianne Cruz
One of the best books I've read this year!

I haven't found many books this year that caused me to have a headache for reading too much. I found that this book was so good, I just couldn't put it down, despite my eyes being so tired.

Azurha and Titus were such a gem together. Titus was so gentle, so respectful, and so noble towards Azurha that I fell in love with him from the beginning of the book. He was very naive, though. If Azurha didn't fall for him, he would have been dead within their first...more
Kerry
I admit that sometimes I'm shallow. I was originally attracted to this book by the cover. I rather like a combination of fantasy and SF and while this turned out to be more fantasy in the end, it retained the futuristic romance feeling that I rather like.

It is a romance, although not as explicit and sex heavy as I had thought it might be. There's still a bit more instant hardening and dampening than I really need, but it all fits it well with a solid story with a solid plot. The story and the se...more
Vickie
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Tangled Web begins with Azurha still bound to her master in slavery. She is abused and humiliated in horrendous ways. Fortunately, through a series of events, she gains her freedom. Flash forward 7 years. She is a free woman and very good at her job: assassin, a.k.a., The Rabbit. She’s fast, deadly and a shadow. She was trained by Cassius, an assassin as well, who took her in after she gained her freedom. She attends a meeting to find out who her next mark is: His Imperial Majesty, Empero...more
Wern Darge
I like a good romance novel. I like good, well developed characters, sizzling chemistry, hot love scenes and a good story. A predictable story is ok if all of the above make up for it. Unfortunately this book fell short for me.

The story was really interesting and it started off well enough but by the halfway mark, I was finding it hard to keep going. The chemistry between Azurha and Titus, which had been so fiery at the start, started fizzling out for me after way too much sex and not enough of...more
My Book Addiction and More MBA
TANGLED WEB is a great story. I've read other books by McHugh and always enjoyed them but this was my favorite, so far. I love the world she creates - a merger of magic, Romanesque time frames, paranormal other-worldliness with a hint of steampunk-like technology. Her characters are wonderfully likable and yet edgy. Azurha is strong and even she is a bit surprised to find she can love after growing up a slave and spending her free years as an assassin. She begins almost immediately to care for T...more
Becky (Underworld Love Addiction)
"Tangled Web" is the first book in Crista McHugh's new Diezian Empire series. While I believe this book is classified as sci-fi, it has more of a historical romance feel to it with a fantasy twist.

Titus' struggle to take over the role as emperor while trying to improve things for his people makes him such a likable character right from the start. He's got that alpha, take charge attitude and is tough when he needs to be but manages to stay humble. Azurha just might be even tougher though. Worki...more
Serena Myles
This book was very well written and the story was fabulous.
I didn't want to put this down until i had finished it.
Even though i worked out most of the outcomes of certain events, Crista still added in a little something each time so you were still surprised.
Azurha was a great character, she was likable and you understood the reason behind the person she was.
There were some great laugh out loud moments from Titus and he was a character you didn't expect. Kind and caring whereas i thought he was...more
Alexandria
4 stars!!!

I was impressed with how easily the author of this book managed to capture my attention within the first few pages. I honestly expected to not like this book at all. So you can imagine by surprise when I found myself devouring it.

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Even my boyfriend, who avoids books like the plague, picked it up and was considerably intrigued. So much so that I had to fight him off with my mad kung fu skills just to get it back.

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While this book was very straightforward and simple for the most part, I...more
Ashley (Firestarbooks)
Okay, this might be a little shallow of me, but when I saw the word "assassin" I knew I just have to read this book. :P The synopsis immediately got me. The civilization described seemed to reflect that of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Can I get a happy sigh? Ancient history? Me gusta!


Most of you probably imagine from the synopsis, that his book would follow the assassin-falls-in-love-with-the-man-she-has-to-kill plot, well it did. It was quite predictable in that sense but it was still enterta...more
Nicolette Reed
Azurha knows she is an assassin and she knows what has brought her to her profession. A life of slavery at the hands of the Deizian Empire. When she is given the assignment to kill the next Emperor of the Empire before his coronation it seems a job well suited to her not only because she is the best but because the Empire symbolizes every evil which has brought her to this point in her life. Imagine her surprise when she meets Titus and instead of reminding her of the cruelty of the Empire he re...more
Samantha
I received this book as part of the Goodreads First Reads Giveaways. That being said, I would gladly buy this book. It was amazing and I found myself being completely absorbed in the story. Crista McHugh is now on my author watch list and I will definitely be checking out her other books, as well as impatiently waiting for the next book in the Dezian Empire series.

I loved the relationship between Azurha and Titus. The world in this story is fascinating too. It's a blend of ancient Greco-Roman so...more
Jess
Check out my review and two teasers on my blog during and after my blog tour stop on October 11, 2012 -- GIVEAWAY of this novel going on until October 17th, be sure to sign up! -- http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2012/10/blog-tour-feasted-on-tangled-web-by.html
Myriad
I received this book through Goodreads First Reads.

An easy, fast read, good for a lazy Sunday morning or a rainy day (and today was both!)

It's not great literature by any means - the plot is fairly standard for a romance, the characterization is average, and the writing style as well. But as far as sexy fluff reading goes, it hits all the right notes! It's steamy without being vulgar, and the protagonists can't keep their hands off one another...

I will say that the hints the author dropped towa...more
Doug
An interesting story but I didn't expect the numerous explicit sex/tease encounters between Titus and Azurha. I think a few of those encounters could have been shortened/removed and instead have the "mechanics" of the magic and the world in general explained a bit more.
Mina Khan
Part romance, part fantasy with great characters, tense plot and nice sexiness...really enjoyed the read. I'm going to have to look up her other books.
Joann Tornow
I really wasn't sure I would like this book, But I found it interesting. A bit steamy though!
Diane
An exciting blend of adventure, fantasy and spicy romance. A very fun read all around. :-)
Kim
This was the first book I have read by Crista McHugh. It is not my normal style of reading but I loved it. Crista dragged me in to the story and I couldn't help but feel for Azurha and her situation. I hope there is more to come with the series.
Deanna
I am a sucker for books about assassins but this book was awesome.
Patricia Yost
looks and sounds awesome cant wait to read it...
Patty
looks and sounds awesome cant wait to read it...
Gold Grino
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Sasha Summers
I received this book from the Readers & 'ritas conference. I have to say the cover immediately grabbed my attention - and the story didn't disappoint. Not only was it a unique scifi take, with hints of steampunk really, it had super hot sensuality - a little something for everyone. I appreciated the slight flip - strong physical heroine and intuitive hero. It worked for me. My first experience with this author, but definitely not my last!
Mariah
This book was a whirlwind of words, carrying me off until it was finished and left me wanting for more! Azurha story is one of courage and steely resolve to survive even when the world seems to be against her from her deceased master to having to hide herself in plain sight before the emperor. Her fate to fall in love is treasured, and her loyalty is as well. The world of the Deizian Empire is beautiful and I can't wait to read the next book.
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