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Stolen Demon Brides #1
Taken to the Deadlands
From Elle Mae comes a spicy sapphic novella series where super-powered humans are kidnapped and sold at demon auctions.
Who knew faking seeing ghosts could send me straight to hell? Literally.
One moment I was in my shop, minding my business, and the next a crazy winged lady knocked me out and the next time I woke up, I was in the demon realm.
Turns out, humans with special abilities are highly valued... because they taste better.
When they forced me out on that stage, I was prepared to be eaten. What I didn't prepare for was a hot yet exceedingly annoying demon to buy me.
She says she wants help and needs my powers to do so... but what happens when she finds out it's all a lie?
Please look at the trigger warnings on the authors' website before continuing.
Who knew faking seeing ghosts could send me straight to hell? Literally.
One moment I was in my shop, minding my business, and the next a crazy winged lady knocked me out and the next time I woke up, I was in the demon realm.
Turns out, humans with special abilities are highly valued... because they taste better.
When they forced me out on that stage, I was prepared to be eaten. What I didn't prepare for was a hot yet exceedingly annoying demon to buy me.
She says she wants help and needs my powers to do so... but what happens when she finds out it's all a lie?
Please look at the trigger warnings on the authors' website before continuing.
144 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2025
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February 28, 2025
Soooo she’s just going to abandon her cat…
March 24, 2025
⭐️ 3.5 Stars
The story was enjoyable.
While there were a lot of things that didn’t fully make sense to me throughout the book, if you look past them, it doesn’t take away from the overall enjoyment.
I really wish the novel had been longer, with more world-building and explanations about how Mia gained some of her powers.
Also, can we please not abandon the cat next time? 😭
The story was enjoyable.
While there were a lot of things that didn’t fully make sense to me throughout the book, if you look past them, it doesn’t take away from the overall enjoyment.
I really wish the novel had been longer, with more world-building and explanations about how Mia gained some of her powers.
Also, can we please not abandon the cat next time? 😭
June 26, 2025
3⭐️
серія новел про демонес та людей. щось легке, розпусне, невеликий сюжет теж присутній. швидко прочитала - швидко забула 😁
eріс - загрозлива демонеса-самітниця з царства мертвих земель, яка насправді є вегетаріанкою серед своїх: не їсть людей і добре до них ставиться.
мія - людинка, яка вдає, що бачить привидів, заробляючи цим собі на життя. саме через її «дар» еріс купує мію на аукціоні, аби та допомогла їй зв'язатися з особливим для неї привидом.
а далі все завертілося.. 🌚
серія новел про демонес та людей. щось легке, розпусне, невеликий сюжет теж присутній. швидко прочитала - швидко забула 😁
eріс - загрозлива демонеса-самітниця з царства мертвих земель, яка насправді є вегетаріанкою серед своїх: не їсть людей і добре до них ставиться.
мія - людинка, яка вдає, що бачить привидів, заробляючи цим собі на життя. саме через її «дар» еріс купує мію на аукціоні, аби та допомогла їй зв'язатися з особливим для неї привидом.
а далі все завертілося.. 🌚
May 23, 2025
2.75-3?
despite this being longer than the second, this felt much less satisfying. maybe it’s because there were even more elements in here that didn’t feel fully tapped into. i know the whole point of this is the smut but damn…i think spicy works can be good and hold emotional weight too!
despite this being longer than the second, this felt much less satisfying. maybe it’s because there were even more elements in here that didn’t feel fully tapped into. i know the whole point of this is the smut but damn…i think spicy works can be good and hold emotional weight too!
August 26, 2025
3.25🪦
A lot didn’t make sense but this was a quick and enjoyable read. Perfect if you’re craving for a brief literary lobotomy 🫶🏾
A lot didn’t make sense but this was a quick and enjoyable read. Perfect if you’re craving for a brief literary lobotomy 🫶🏾
June 18, 2025
the concept is really cool but nothing really happened
January 13, 2025
my love of demons continues 🙂↕️
p. s. i know this is a novella, but dang i wanted more of them!
p. s. i know this is a novella, but dang i wanted more of them!
January 12, 2026
I loved the set up for this book, but the follow through just wasn’t there. Mia was a charlatan spirit seer kidnapped by demons and sold to Aris, who wanted to speak with a ghost. They struck up a sexual relationship, but a lot of their getting to know each other was skipped over. The world was interesting and dangerous, with people eating demons and risky lies.
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: dubcon (power differential), sexual assault mention, death, gore, nonconsensual biting, consensual biting, trafficking , eating humans ideation and mention, mutilation visuals, light animal abuse(throwing cat to the side)
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: dubcon (power differential), sexual assault mention, death, gore, nonconsensual biting, consensual biting, trafficking , eating humans ideation and mention, mutilation visuals, light animal abuse(throwing cat to the side)
September 12, 2025
Who just leaves their cat alone like that
March 12, 2026
was this good? debatable. but did this have a hot sapphic demon pining for a hot sapphic human? absolutely.
2.5/5 ⭐️
2.5/5 ⭐️
January 11, 2025
5⭐️
I’ll start by saying there’s some authors who’s work I’ll just buy, without a second thought for the story, because I just know I’ll love whatever’s been written and since my undying love for “don’t stop me”.. and the rest of that series, Elle Mae/Eden Emory(this authors other book name) is that author for me!
For such a short read, it’s so brilliantly done, the story grips you, the characters grow on you, the world intrigues you. I’ve not read demon x human before.. probably my new fav and I can’t wait for the rest!😍
I’d highly recommend every book from this author, they’re all incredible.
I’ll start by saying there’s some authors who’s work I’ll just buy, without a second thought for the story, because I just know I’ll love whatever’s been written and since my undying love for “don’t stop me”.. and the rest of that series, Elle Mae/Eden Emory(this authors other book name) is that author for me!
For such a short read, it’s so brilliantly done, the story grips you, the characters grow on you, the world intrigues you. I’ve not read demon x human before.. probably my new fav and I can’t wait for the rest!😍
I’d highly recommend every book from this author, they’re all incredible.
January 18, 2025
If I read the word "frenzy" one more time, it will be too soon.
March 17, 2025
everyone of those succubus were 🔥🙂↕️ sign me up for more
March 2, 2026
ABANDONO A SU GATO
November 23, 2025
Why didn't she take Momo with her?? :((
May 15, 2025
4.5⭐ - only reason it isn't a true 5 star read is bc I feel like we didn't really get a resolution to the main argument they had toward the end that led to the breakup, but otherwise?? big fan, will definitely be continuing with the series
March 25, 2025
2.5 stars !
May 21, 2025
This one had potential but just didn’t fully land for me. The setup was interesting and the worldbuilding had some really solid moments, but because it was so short, I never really connected with Mia or Aris.
They just didn’t click for me as a couple… no real spark or tension, and I felt like I was being told they were into each other instead of actually feeling it.
That said, the writing itself was nice and the world had a vibe I could’ve definitely gotten into if the story had been given more space to breathe. Just wish I cared more about the characters and their dynamic. Not sure yet if i will pick up the second volume.
They just didn’t click for me as a couple… no real spark or tension, and I felt like I was being told they were into each other instead of actually feeling it.
That said, the writing itself was nice and the world had a vibe I could’ve definitely gotten into if the story had been given more space to breathe. Just wish I cared more about the characters and their dynamic. Not sure yet if i will pick up the second volume.
February 2, 2025
Meh. Interesting world building but awful character connection. And characters in general. Like why do they even like each other? And, why do they even exist? It was short at least.
June 16, 2025
3.75 Stars
This was so good bro but I didn’t give it 4 stars because I NEEDED IT TO BE LONGER, I NEED TO KNOW MORE. I would’ve loved for this to be a full book but alas it’s a novella but a very good one. I love my gay shit and this was gay AF. Aris and Mia were so cute and steamy and I 100% recommend reading this. It’s super quick and interesting. Elle Mae knows how to write a good wlw romance. I’ll never skip one of her books/novellas. Toodles!
This was so good bro but I didn’t give it 4 stars because I NEEDED IT TO BE LONGER, I NEED TO KNOW MORE. I would’ve loved for this to be a full book but alas it’s a novella but a very good one. I love my gay shit and this was gay AF. Aris and Mia were so cute and steamy and I 100% recommend reading this. It’s super quick and interesting. Elle Mae knows how to write a good wlw romance. I’ll never skip one of her books/novellas. Toodles!
March 5, 2025
Short and Steamy
A human named Mia scams her way into the heart of a demon named Aris. Domesticity gets in the way, and they find more in common in the comfort of each other. I had fun reading this and definitely want to check out more of Elle Mae's work.
A human named Mia scams her way into the heart of a demon named Aris. Domesticity gets in the way, and they find more in common in the comfort of each other. I had fun reading this and definitely want to check out more of Elle Mae's work.
January 10, 2025
3.5
meh
meh
February 26, 2025
3,25⭐
I need more of this series!!!
I need more of this series!!!
April 26, 2025
5 stars because i love women !!
November 3, 2025
3.5 stars
patiently waiting for my demon to make an appearance. long live horny lesbians! my only grievance was...the cat!!!!
patiently waiting for my demon to make an appearance. long live horny lesbians! my only grievance was...the cat!!!!
April 11, 2025
3.5 Stars
Interesting world the author built in this short but absorbing story. The Deadlands was quite fascinating and the sex scenes were hot.
Interesting world the author built in this short but absorbing story. The Deadlands was quite fascinating and the sex scenes were hot.
February 6, 2025
blah blah blah proper name place name backstory stuff
January 22, 2025
I wish she kept her cat but other than that… perfection
April 18, 2025
2.5
I don't know how I feel about this at all
I don't know how I feel about this at all
June 13, 2025
This is a short but enjoyable human x demon dark sapphic monster romance!
The concept is interesting enough: a fake ghost whisperer is taken to the demon realm for her fake power, and is then bought by a demon in need of help that her fake power would provide.
The unravelling of all of that, along with lots of the classic miscommunication trope between the MCs, you get this book with a good helping of signature Elle Mae smut.
You get exactly what you think you will out of it, so if this sounds interesting go for it!
The concept is interesting enough: a fake ghost whisperer is taken to the demon realm for her fake power, and is then bought by a demon in need of help that her fake power would provide.
The unravelling of all of that, along with lots of the classic miscommunication trope between the MCs, you get this book with a good helping of signature Elle Mae smut.
You get exactly what you think you will out of it, so if this sounds interesting go for it!
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