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The Demonkind Chronicles #1
Demon Restrained
Bas wants out.
Held captive by a crazed Alpha, demon Bastael hates all those he’s come across on the mortal plane. When a damaged werewolf falls into his path, he’s determined to use her and find a way to escape.
Evie wants to be safe.
Abused by her Pack and afraid for her life, Evie hides in the dark corners of the basement. The demon that’s already down there? He’s better than the Alpha upstairs.
But neither of them expects the connection that sets them both on fire.
With the Alpha’s lust for power escalating, Bas and Evie will have to find a way to break free or die trying.
Warning: This book contains one cocky demon and one werewolf who’s stronger than she looks. That’s right, folks… If the basement is a rockin’, don’t come a knockin’!
Held captive by a crazed Alpha, demon Bastael hates all those he’s come across on the mortal plane. When a damaged werewolf falls into his path, he’s determined to use her and find a way to escape.
Evie wants to be safe.
Abused by her Pack and afraid for her life, Evie hides in the dark corners of the basement. The demon that’s already down there? He’s better than the Alpha upstairs.
But neither of them expects the connection that sets them both on fire.
With the Alpha’s lust for power escalating, Bas and Evie will have to find a way to break free or die trying.
Warning: This book contains one cocky demon and one werewolf who’s stronger than she looks. That’s right, folks… If the basement is a rockin’, don’t come a knockin’!
91 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 3, 2013
2 people are currently reading
28 people want to read
About the author
Kelly Apple
71 books47 followersKelly Apple is a hardcore paranormal junkie with the bad habit of falling for damaged heroes. Finding (and writing) characters who make her heart break is one of her goals in life. She has a boy who can drink his weight in Mountain Dew and always tries to get her to play video games with him. She politely declines on account of all the voices in her head who are impatiently waiting for their stories to be told. Oddly, her two dogs have never tried to talk her into playing video games. They just expect belly rubs.
Kelly lives in sunny Northern California and she’s baffled by snow. Her flip-flop tan is something many dream about but few can achieve.
She reads, she writes, she tweets.
Kelly lives in sunny Northern California and she’s baffled by snow. Her flip-flop tan is something many dream about but few can achieve.
She reads, she writes, she tweets.
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September 7, 2013
full review to come, but Wow...I NEVER expected to like this book as much as I did. Bas is a heart-melting demon! LOVE
My Review:
I know that this is supposed to be Kelly Apple's debut novel, but there's no way. Kelly Apple has to be a cover pseudonym for a writer who's been doing this for thirty books already because this book was amazing. I've been in the middle of editing which usually makes it impossible to read other books because I see all the flaws, BUT I saw only one teeny, tiny flaw in the entire book. She used a single instance of passive voice...once...gasp. This is unheard of for a newbie writer and makes me feel so unworthy to even call myself a writer.
And that's before we even get to the story...OMG, this book was so good. Bas is a demon who's been caught by an werewolf Alpha who's taking great joy in torturing him and he and plans to harness Bas's power. So far, Bas has not been able to break through the magic of his prison and as he becomes weaker, the odds of him dying are becoming much higher. He needs fresh blood to escape.
Then Evie begins to visit him. She's different. He can't sense her the way that he can others. She's meek and quiet and simply a mouse of a werewolf, but she continues to visit him and bring him food and water. And it's food and water that she really needs for herself as she's obviously been abused and neglected. Over the weeks, they form a bond...a weak one, but it's a bond nonetheless. And this is saying a lot because Bas is a demon...he doesn't bond/care about others. He uses them, but finds that he just can't do that to Evie.
The book is so good as you watch the friendship between Evie and Bas develop. It's so gorgeous and tenuous and beautiful in the fact that there's no way there can be a future between them. And though neither of them should have the hope of that, Bas does...a glimmer of a hope. It worked so well for this book. Evie is this tiny slip of a girl who's learned how to hide in the shadows of the world and she manages to completely emotionally blindside this big, fierce demon. The book was hot and romantic and so utterly heartwarming. I loved it and am in true awe of Kelly's writing skill.
Read it...you won't regret it. And, even better, it's the start of a new series and book #2 sounds to be just as good, if not better, than the first was, but this time we get to visit into the demon realm. I cannot wait!!!
My Review:
I know that this is supposed to be Kelly Apple's debut novel, but there's no way. Kelly Apple has to be a cover pseudonym for a writer who's been doing this for thirty books already because this book was amazing. I've been in the middle of editing which usually makes it impossible to read other books because I see all the flaws, BUT I saw only one teeny, tiny flaw in the entire book. She used a single instance of passive voice...once...gasp. This is unheard of for a newbie writer and makes me feel so unworthy to even call myself a writer.
And that's before we even get to the story...OMG, this book was so good. Bas is a demon who's been caught by an werewolf Alpha who's taking great joy in torturing him and he and plans to harness Bas's power. So far, Bas has not been able to break through the magic of his prison and as he becomes weaker, the odds of him dying are becoming much higher. He needs fresh blood to escape.
Then Evie begins to visit him. She's different. He can't sense her the way that he can others. She's meek and quiet and simply a mouse of a werewolf, but she continues to visit him and bring him food and water. And it's food and water that she really needs for herself as she's obviously been abused and neglected. Over the weeks, they form a bond...a weak one, but it's a bond nonetheless. And this is saying a lot because Bas is a demon...he doesn't bond/care about others. He uses them, but finds that he just can't do that to Evie.
The book is so good as you watch the friendship between Evie and Bas develop. It's so gorgeous and tenuous and beautiful in the fact that there's no way there can be a future between them. And though neither of them should have the hope of that, Bas does...a glimmer of a hope. It worked so well for this book. Evie is this tiny slip of a girl who's learned how to hide in the shadows of the world and she manages to completely emotionally blindside this big, fierce demon. The book was hot and romantic and so utterly heartwarming. I loved it and am in true awe of Kelly's writing skill.
Read it...you won't regret it. And, even better, it's the start of a new series and book #2 sounds to be just as good, if not better, than the first was, but this time we get to visit into the demon realm. I cannot wait!!!
November 27, 2013
I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at Demon Restrained, and WOW! Am I glad I did. I absolutely ADORED Evie, and Bas is the kind of demon who knows how to be wicked in alllllllll the good ways. The sexytimes between these two was some of the hottest stuff that I've read in a long time, but it wasn't just SEX. The emotion and depth of caring that went into it made the intimacy between the two protagonists genuine acts of love, rather than a basic how-to manual. It was LOVE, y'all. LOVE.
The intrigue that brings these two together in the first place--Evie's diabolical werewolf father--is just as captivating. Evie's father trapped the demonic Bas in order to harness the demon's power, and the menace that radiated off this Alpha-hole kept me on the edge of my seat. Even when Evie's dad wasn't physically present, I was aware of him in the same way one is aware of Freddy Krueger just waiting for the unwary to nod off. The ominous force of this villain is spectacularly toxic *shivers*.
Evie, a classic case of an abuse victim, is one of my favorite literary heroines. Despite a lifetime of torment from her father, and almost buried under a sense of low self-worth, she is a genius at survival (which underscores her true strength of character). When Bas does all he can to protect and ultimately save Evie, you begin to sense that she is finally able to believe she might be worthy of love after all. In the midst of a violent and bloody conclusion, this dawning realization is so very satisfying to experience. Yay, Evie!
Fair warning--the intrigue that brought Bas and Evie together isn't tied up in the end, but that's a GOOD THING. This means the world gets more Bas and Evie, and maybe even more wonderful characters in the world that Kelly Apple has built. Demon Restrained is an absolute winner, and I can't recommend it enough to people who love their PNR fast-paced, thrill-packed and hotter than the surface of the sun.
The intrigue that brings these two together in the first place--Evie's diabolical werewolf father--is just as captivating. Evie's father trapped the demonic Bas in order to harness the demon's power, and the menace that radiated off this Alpha-hole kept me on the edge of my seat. Even when Evie's dad wasn't physically present, I was aware of him in the same way one is aware of Freddy Krueger just waiting for the unwary to nod off. The ominous force of this villain is spectacularly toxic *shivers*.
Evie, a classic case of an abuse victim, is one of my favorite literary heroines. Despite a lifetime of torment from her father, and almost buried under a sense of low self-worth, she is a genius at survival (which underscores her true strength of character). When Bas does all he can to protect and ultimately save Evie, you begin to sense that she is finally able to believe she might be worthy of love after all. In the midst of a violent and bloody conclusion, this dawning realization is so very satisfying to experience. Yay, Evie!
Fair warning--the intrigue that brought Bas and Evie together isn't tied up in the end, but that's a GOOD THING. This means the world gets more Bas and Evie, and maybe even more wonderful characters in the world that Kelly Apple has built. Demon Restrained is an absolute winner, and I can't recommend it enough to people who love their PNR fast-paced, thrill-packed and hotter than the surface of the sun.
November 27, 2013
I received Demon Restrained in exchange for a fair and honest review.
If you didn’t know better, you wouldn’t be able to guess that Demon Restrained is not only the premier book in this author’s Demonkind Collective series, but it’s also her premier book period. The characters were great, the bad guys were scary, the story was intriguing and the smexy level was off the charts. Yeah, I’d say that Kelly Apple pretty much nailed it.
So, where do I begin? Well, since most of the story was told from Bas’ POV, I guess we’ll start with him. I loved Bas’ inner dialogue. And there was a lot of inner dialogue. His feelings and attraction toward Evie took him totally by surprise and he came to quite a few surprising revelations. He expected to use her for sustenance and escape. The more time he spent with her, the more he realized that she meant much more to him than that.
Evie saw herself as weak and damaged. Bas saw her for what she actually was – strong, determined and caring. Bas wasn’t used to seeing those traits in beings that inhabited her plane. Especially shifters. Her simple act of caring and the strength it took to provide it changed Bas’ entire perspective – not to mention his feelings toward Evie.
The story may have been short, but the emotion, heat and suspense wasn’t lacking. There were no wasted words or actions in this one, but nothing was rushed either. This was the perfect start and I’m looking forward to more. Readers were given a sneak peek at the next installment at the end of Demon Restrained and I can’t wait to see what Kelly Apple has in store for us next. Looks like things might get just a little interesting.
If you didn’t know better, you wouldn’t be able to guess that Demon Restrained is not only the premier book in this author’s Demonkind Collective series, but it’s also her premier book period. The characters were great, the bad guys were scary, the story was intriguing and the smexy level was off the charts. Yeah, I’d say that Kelly Apple pretty much nailed it.
So, where do I begin? Well, since most of the story was told from Bas’ POV, I guess we’ll start with him. I loved Bas’ inner dialogue. And there was a lot of inner dialogue. His feelings and attraction toward Evie took him totally by surprise and he came to quite a few surprising revelations. He expected to use her for sustenance and escape. The more time he spent with her, the more he realized that she meant much more to him than that.
Evie saw herself as weak and damaged. Bas saw her for what she actually was – strong, determined and caring. Bas wasn’t used to seeing those traits in beings that inhabited her plane. Especially shifters. Her simple act of caring and the strength it took to provide it changed Bas’ entire perspective – not to mention his feelings toward Evie.
The story may have been short, but the emotion, heat and suspense wasn’t lacking. There were no wasted words or actions in this one, but nothing was rushed either. This was the perfect start and I’m looking forward to more. Readers were given a sneak peek at the next installment at the end of Demon Restrained and I can’t wait to see what Kelly Apple has in store for us next. Looks like things might get just a little interesting.
December 9, 2013
It's clear from Kelly Apple's debut novel that she's had a lot of practice writing. The language is crisp, clear, and easy to follow, which is something that sounds much easier to achieve than it really is. Now, I just had to get that out of the way. It really isn't easy to write simple well -- and so many authors drown their narrative with unnecessary, wordy weight. Kelly Apple did not.
As to the story, Demon Restrained is definitely a book I'll be reading again, partly because it's one of the few times I've read a shifter novel, and partly because, well, I simply want to read it again. Between the insanely well-written hot times, and the complexity and passion of Evie and Bas burning through the pages, it's quite simply put a page-turner, in the best way possible. This is also a hard thing to achieve, and makes me wonder if Kelly Apple has actually been writing for years under a different pseudonym!
I was left wanting more at the end, and I don't expect that Kelly Apple has stopped writing.
As to the story, Demon Restrained is definitely a book I'll be reading again, partly because it's one of the few times I've read a shifter novel, and partly because, well, I simply want to read it again. Between the insanely well-written hot times, and the complexity and passion of Evie and Bas burning through the pages, it's quite simply put a page-turner, in the best way possible. This is also a hard thing to achieve, and makes me wonder if Kelly Apple has actually been writing for years under a different pseudonym!
I was left wanting more at the end, and I don't expect that Kelly Apple has stopped writing.
September 9, 2013
My Review: 5*.
Kelly has written this book really well and it doesn't read as though it's her debut novel. The book tells the romantic and passionate story of Bas; a demon imprisoned by an Alpha Werewolf; and Evie; an abused and neglected girl who has learned to melt into the shadows to avoid being found.
Evie begins to visit Bas and brings him food and water so that he doesn't die. What Bas really needs though is fresh blood to give him the strength and power to break free of his magical prison. Over time Bas and Evie build a friendship and a bond which gives Bas the hope that he may be able to escape the torturous Alpha Were yet.
Bas is the first Demon I've encountered that seems to have a softer side, and Evie manages to break through his Big, Bad exterior and find this softer side!
I was captivated right from the start, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I cannot wait for book 2!
Kelly has written this book really well and it doesn't read as though it's her debut novel. The book tells the romantic and passionate story of Bas; a demon imprisoned by an Alpha Werewolf; and Evie; an abused and neglected girl who has learned to melt into the shadows to avoid being found.
Evie begins to visit Bas and brings him food and water so that he doesn't die. What Bas really needs though is fresh blood to give him the strength and power to break free of his magical prison. Over time Bas and Evie build a friendship and a bond which gives Bas the hope that he may be able to escape the torturous Alpha Were yet.
Bas is the first Demon I've encountered that seems to have a softer side, and Evie manages to break through his Big, Bad exterior and find this softer side!
I was captivated right from the start, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I cannot wait for book 2!
October 6, 2018
This little story is so hot, I had to take a "smoke break" about 3/4 in and try to cool down.
Who knew demons could be so sexy?
Interesting lore, sexy beasts, and love where it never should have been. What's not to enjoy?
My only critique is that I wanted more! More of Bas and Evie, more about how their social structure and powers work. I really want to learn more about the demon plane too, and it looks like the next story takes place there, so I'll definitely be reading.
Who knew demons could be so sexy?
Interesting lore, sexy beasts, and love where it never should have been. What's not to enjoy?
My only critique is that I wanted more! More of Bas and Evie, more about how their social structure and powers work. I really want to learn more about the demon plane too, and it looks like the next story takes place there, so I'll definitely be reading.
September 14, 2013
This was Kelly Apples book debut,but you wouldn't have known that by reading this book. Reading Demon Restrained felt like reading something by a seasoned author. I enjoyed this book. The story was great and the words flowed. ill be reading the next one.
October 30, 2013
I want to know more! One immediately is drawn to Bas. Even though you don't know much about him, the why, the who the how just yet...you want to. As I was reading this lovely Novella I forgot it was the debut effort of the author. Can't wait for the next!
September 20, 2013
I really liked this book; I only wish it were longer.
October 21, 2013
First book I've read in a loooooong time... I wasn't surprised that I enjoyed Kelly's book. It was fun, sexy, and left me wanting more. Excited for more from her!!
July 24, 2022
Evie & Bas 🥰
He’s a demon imprisoned. She’s a wolf imprisoned. Together they form a bond that they will use to break their imprisonment.
So good. Need more of Evie & Bas.
I also read the Series Shorts on Kelly Apple’s website. Wonderful additions to the storylines.
He’s a demon imprisoned. She’s a wolf imprisoned. Together they form a bond that they will use to break their imprisonment.
So good. Need more of Evie & Bas.
I also read the Series Shorts on Kelly Apple’s website. Wonderful additions to the storylines.
May 2, 2017
Another book that was too short and had an inadequate ending.
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