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Blood, Pain, and Pleasure
Award-winning paranormal romance Winner of the Golden Quill 2016 for Paranormal Romance and the Published Maggie Award 2016 for Best Paranormal Romance When seduction weaves a spell more powerful than magic... Desperate to save her demon-abducted sister, witch Merle MacKenna breaks the law of her Elders. As a last resort to track down the kidnapper, she unleashes another demon, Rhun, from the magical prison of the Shadows. Determined to bind him again after he helps her, Merle vows to keep him tightly controlled. Easier said than done when her own personal demon is hellbent on charming his way into her pants-and her heart.
After twenty years in the Shadows, bound for a crime he didn't commit, Rhun is past caring about anyone but himself. The plan: Seduce the sexy witch, steal her powers, break the magical leash to her, and then be on his merry way. But when a heinous betrayal in the ranks of the witches forces Merle and Rhun to work even closer together, Rhun's plan backfires-and the witch he meant to play gets under his skin. With his unbidden feelings for Merle vying with his need for freedom, he struggles with a bitter realization: Being a selfish bastard is a lot harder when love is involved.
Warning: Includes lots of witty banter and snarky humor, as well as a charmingly disrespectful demon hero who's hot enough to melt panties with a look.
***This book was previously published as Blood, Pain, and Pleasure.***
After twenty years in the Shadows, bound for a crime he didn't commit, Rhun is past caring about anyone but himself. The plan: Seduce the sexy witch, steal her powers, break the magical leash to her, and then be on his merry way. But when a heinous betrayal in the ranks of the witches forces Merle and Rhun to work even closer together, Rhun's plan backfires-and the witch he meant to play gets under his skin. With his unbidden feelings for Merle vying with his need for freedom, he struggles with a bitter realization: Being a selfish bastard is a lot harder when love is involved.
Warning: Includes lots of witty banter and snarky humor, as well as a charmingly disrespectful demon hero who's hot enough to melt panties with a look.
***This book was previously published as Blood, Pain, and Pleasure.***
366 pages, Paperback
First published May 28, 2015
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About the author
Nadine Mutas
14 books460 followersNadine Mutas is the award-winning author of paranormal romances featuring demons and witches and lots of forbidden love. Her debut novel, To Seduce a Witch’s Heart, won the Golden Quill 2016 for Best Paranormal Romance as well as the Published Maggie Award 2016 for Paranormal/Fantasy, and the latest installment in her Love and Magic series, To Enthrall the Demon Lord, is a finalist in the prestigious RWA® RITA® Award 2018 for Paranormal Romance.
After obtaining a university degree in the subjects job counselors like to warn you about (“There’s no money in humanities!”), Nadine is now writing full-time and introvertedly thriving from her home office. You can usually lure her out of her socially awkward shell by striking up a conversation about languages (keywords: Indo-European family; relation of Sanskrit to Ancient Greek) and watch her geek out for the next hour.
She currently lives in California with her college sweetheart, beloved little demon spawn, and two black cats hellbent on cuddling her to death (Clarification: Both her husband and kid prefer her alive. The cats, she’s not so sure about.)
Nadine Mutas is a proud member of the Romance Writers of America (RWA) and the Silicon Valley Romance Writers of America (SVRWA), the Rose City Romance Writers (RCRW), as well as the Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal chapter of the RWA (FF&PRW).
After obtaining a university degree in the subjects job counselors like to warn you about (“There’s no money in humanities!”), Nadine is now writing full-time and introvertedly thriving from her home office. You can usually lure her out of her socially awkward shell by striking up a conversation about languages (keywords: Indo-European family; relation of Sanskrit to Ancient Greek) and watch her geek out for the next hour.
She currently lives in California with her college sweetheart, beloved little demon spawn, and two black cats hellbent on cuddling her to death (Clarification: Both her husband and kid prefer her alive. The cats, she’s not so sure about.)
Nadine Mutas is a proud member of the Romance Writers of America (RWA) and the Silicon Valley Romance Writers of America (SVRWA), the Rose City Romance Writers (RCRW), as well as the Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal chapter of the RWA (FF&PRW).
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April 19, 2019
I can't.
I can't do it.
My heart can't take any more.
I'm just-It's just...
4.5 "Rhuntastic" stars.
This is what I want in a husband. In a marriage.
This would probably have been all 5 stars if I hadn't already known what would happen. In case you missed it, I read the second book first and even though it was a stand-alone, we all know that still means spoilers galore.
Ain't that the truth, Buzz.
You know what?
Fudge that.
All 5 "I am Rhuned" stars.
See, I knew I was gonna enjoy this. But I never thought it'd be so much.
Just to get this out of the way and so that I can get to my baby Rhun.
Merle.
I am quite pleasantly surprised how much I liked her! Okay so she had very little part in the other book but you know, I didn't like her all that much there.
Rhun was my sole reason for reading this, kinda obvious but I just love saying it.
So like I said, colour me surprised.
That's Rainbow for those of you who didn't know.
I can't point my finger and say "This is what I'm talking about", I can't think of specific incidents but she had a bad-ass bitch vibe about her. I might be confusing it with the Mama-Bear vibe but Mama-Bears are badass too so
You tell 'em, Han!!
She was so easy to relate to. Nadine has written this perfectly, you feel connected to everything. This has never happened to me before, usually, unless the pain stems from losing or having lost someone, I can just sympathise and brush it off but when Merle broke down...? I honestly teared up right along side her.
Nadine is fast becoming a favourite writer. She's almost at that point where I'd read it even if it were shit on paper. Very close to Mariana Zapata, yes.
Stop!
I said, CLOSE!
. . .You will not tempt me away, Li Shang!
Rhun! Yes. Rhun.
Words can't do justice so I'm just gonna use a series of gifs.
Well, there you go. Mary Poppins agrees. Might as well be set in stone.
I can't do it.
My heart can't take any more.
I'm just-It's just...
4.5 "Rhuntastic" stars.
This is what I want in a husband. In a marriage.
This would probably have been all 5 stars if I hadn't already known what would happen. In case you missed it, I read the second book first and even though it was a stand-alone, we all know that still means spoilers galore.
Ain't that the truth, Buzz.
You know what?
Fudge that.
All 5 "I am Rhuned" stars.
See, I knew I was gonna enjoy this. But I never thought it'd be so much.
Just to get this out of the way and so that I can get to my baby Rhun.
Merle.
“We don’t like to share.” With a downward glance at Merle, her mouth still covered by his hand, he crooned, “Ain’t that right, sweetie pie? Ow!”
He jerked back and yanked his hurting hand away, glowering at the tricky witch volcano next to him. “Did you just bite me?”
She beamed at him and patted his arm. “Affectionately, snuggle bear. I nipped at you affectionately.”
I am quite pleasantly surprised how much I liked her! Okay so she had very little part in the other book but you know, I didn't like her all that much there.
Rhun was my sole reason for reading this, kinda obvious but I just love saying it.
So like I said, colour me surprised.
That's Rainbow for those of you who didn't know.
I can't point my finger and say "This is what I'm talking about", I can't think of specific incidents but she had a bad-ass bitch vibe about her. I might be confusing it with the Mama-Bear vibe but Mama-Bears are badass too so
You tell 'em, Han!!
She leaned against the wall in the corner next to the entrance, her arms folded in front of her chest, every single sign of her body language clearly projecting a “Fuck off” vibe. Of course, though, that didn’t keep the bastards who frequented this joint from trying to come on to her.
What made Rhun stop in his tracks and admire the view, however, was what happened to those said bastards. One tripped and fell on his face before he reached Merle, another was seized by a nasty bout of coughing that made him run to the bar for a drink after he’d tried to chat her up. Another one who’d been approaching her with a leer walked straight past Merle and collided face-first with the opposite wall, and even another—who’d called her something that made Rhun want to smash the guy’s face in—had the sudden and irrational urge to douse himself not only with his own beer, but with that of his pals as well. Which led to a heated brawl between drinking buddies.
And all the while, Merle hadn’t even moved a finger, leaning against the wall with a casual don’t-mess-with-me attitude.
Standing there, staring at her, Rhun decided he’d never met a sexier female in his life.
He grinned with unconcealed endorsement and approached his witch, reaching out to stroke her cheek—and instead ended up involuntarily poking that finger in his nose. Of course, it still hurt like hell from when he’d force-smashed it into the door before.
She was so easy to relate to. Nadine has written this perfectly, you feel connected to everything. This has never happened to me before, usually, unless the pain stems from losing or having lost someone, I can just sympathise and brush it off but when Merle broke down...? I honestly teared up right along side her.
Nadine is fast becoming a favourite writer. She's almost at that point where I'd read it even if it were shit on paper. Very close to Mariana Zapata, yes.
Stop!
I said, CLOSE!
. . .You will not tempt me away, Li Shang!
Rhun! Yes. Rhun.
Words can't do justice so I'm just gonna use a series of gifs.
“I’m really sorry, man,” Rhun said to Basil just as he and Merle were turning to the car.
They both stopped and stared at Rhun in surprised confusion.
Basil frowned. “About what?”
Rhun waved a hand in the general direction of Basil’s head. “About…you know.” He stopped short and grimaced. “Oh, wait. That is your face.”
Thanking Lily from the bottom of her heart, Merle hung up and turned to Rhun—who was covered in a gazillion tiny fairies.
Their fluttering wings let the air around him hum with oscillating magic coloring the night. He stood still, his arms held at an awkward angle so as not to crush the teeny fae beings plastered to his sides. When his eyes met hers, they held a glint of resignation.
Merle pocketed her phone. “Um, need any help?”
He sighed. “They’re smitten.”
“Smitten?”
“With me. You know, they see me and they’re addicted.” Shrugging one fairy-laden shoulder, he smiled smugly. “Not that I can blame them. I am gorgeous.”
Rhun didn’t say anything, just silently walked around her until she faced him, and then, his eyes burning with a quiet fire, he hugged her. Her heart stuttered. She stiffened.
“Merle.” His deep voice in her ear, a caress so soft she shivered. “You don’t have to be strong all the time. Just let go. Be weak. Cry. Break down if you need to.”
His hold was powerful yet far from crushing, an embrace of strength that could intimidate—but right now, it felt strangely reassuring. Something inside Merle cracked, a fissure in her composure, and she tensed.
“Cry.” A gentle command, and it eroded part of her resistance. But it was what he said next that tore her apart on the inside, opened up the cracks she’d tried to mend. “I’ve got you, little witch.”
“Dammit, little witch, I wanted to do this slow.” His voice was hoarse, deeper than usual, rasping over her senses that were already too sharp, too sore. “But, fuck that, I can’t do slow right now.”
She cleared her throat. “Rhun.”
“Witch volcano.” A lazy murmur rumbling through his chest.
“You don’t need to hold on to me.”
“Hmm.” His hand stroked over her hair. “Yes, I do.”
Another attempt at freeing herself before that warmth inside her fully bloomed into something else, something irrevocable and disarming. “Let me up.”
“No.” His voice lost its lazy note. “Now you listen to me. You cannot faint like that in front of me and expect me to be okay with it. You scared the living shit out of me, little witch, and you will let me hold you now until I feel better.”
Well, there you go. Mary Poppins agrees. Might as well be set in stone.
February 6, 2023
I had such a great time reading this one, I think I just read it at exactly the right moment. This book was an enemies to lovers I can get behind with so much action and feels and steam that ended up developing into this beautiful, willing to sacrifice anything for the other kind of love. This is a world full of paranormals and in it, witches and demons are natural enemies. Except that Merle's (h) sister has been taken by one and the only solution Merle has is to release another demon from his prison to help locate her. Rhun (H) had been imprisoned for 20 years and has no plans to go quietly back. Merle and Rhun both had complex and interesting backstories and were very likable, esp Rhun who was often playful and sweet. There's so much tension because of the demon/witch conflict, yet both reluctantly start caring for the other, as they tried to unravel the mystery of where Merle's sister was and why she was taken. Written in third person, dual POV. No ow/om drama and neither were virgins (H had been celibate for his imprisonment and no details given on h that I can recall; H may have gotten around some when he was younger since he needs sexual energy as part of his diet).
I really enjoyed this and I'm not a big enemies to lovers fan. Even though there's plenty of humor and sweeter moments, there are still lots of moments of one mistrusting the other or questioning motives. There is quite a bit of violence throughout since Rhun feeds on sexual energy, pain, and blood because of the type of demon he is. They're also in danger from demons and Rhun shares some gruesome (and sad) history with Merle, who has her own emotional past. I loved how supportive and compassionate they were to each other when they were vulnerable. Emotional connection aside, this book is also very steamy given Rhun's feeding needs. Both are also jealous/possessive of each other.
As the story went along and their search becomes more complicated, loyalties are tested and bargains have to be made. There's also more angst and some pretty heart-wrenching moments later. I definitely shed some tears with this one. Most of the side characters are good and, even when they're unsure of the whole demon/witch pairing, help Rhun and Merle. I think most end up with their own books too so I liked how they were interested and were intriuging enough to be curious about while also not taking the spotlight from these main characters. The villains are just wrong.
There is a HFN/HEA at the end and it was wonderful with an epilogue that made me smile like crazy. Merle and Rhun's story is wrapped up nicely and there is a plot line dangling for a side character's later book. Based on reviews, these two characters pop up in other books in the series and the world grows even bigger as the series continues. I really appreciated the world building and the possibilities already in this first book. I do recommend this!
Trigger warnings: violence, mentions of torture, recollections of loss of loved ones (violently)
I really enjoyed this and I'm not a big enemies to lovers fan. Even though there's plenty of humor and sweeter moments, there are still lots of moments of one mistrusting the other or questioning motives. There is quite a bit of violence throughout since Rhun feeds on sexual energy, pain, and blood because of the type of demon he is. They're also in danger from demons and Rhun shares some gruesome (and sad) history with Merle, who has her own emotional past. I loved how supportive and compassionate they were to each other when they were vulnerable. Emotional connection aside, this book is also very steamy given Rhun's feeding needs. Both are also jealous/possessive of each other.
As the story went along and their search becomes more complicated, loyalties are tested and bargains have to be made. There's also more angst and some pretty heart-wrenching moments later. I definitely shed some tears with this one. Most of the side characters are good and, even when they're unsure of the whole demon/witch pairing, help Rhun and Merle. I think most end up with their own books too so I liked how they were interested and were intriuging enough to be curious about while also not taking the spotlight from these main characters. The villains are just wrong.
There is a HFN/HEA at the end and it was wonderful with an epilogue that made me smile like crazy. Merle and Rhun's story is wrapped up nicely and there is a plot line dangling for a side character's later book. Based on reviews, these two characters pop up in other books in the series and the world grows even bigger as the series continues. I really appreciated the world building and the possibilities already in this first book. I do recommend this!
Trigger warnings: violence, mentions of torture, recollections of loss of loved ones (violently)
November 17, 2021
4.25 Stars
Nothing too intricate or crazy, but I really enjoyed this. The hero wasn't what I expected at all and I love how cute and clingy he was with the heroine! The plot was a bit anti climactic but it still kept me entertained too, so I'm glad I finally read this after years of it being on my tbr. Great book👍
Safety:
Hero has been celibate for 20 years (he was trapped), but he might have been a bit of a manh*e before
No virgins
No ow/om drama although I think someone he may have had sex with in the past makes an appearance but he shut her down real quick
No cheating
No sharing
Nothing too intricate or crazy, but I really enjoyed this. The hero wasn't what I expected at all and I love how cute and clingy he was with the heroine! The plot was a bit anti climactic but it still kept me entertained too, so I'm glad I finally read this after years of it being on my tbr. Great book👍
Safety:
Hero has been celibate for 20 years (he was trapped), but he might have been a bit of a manh*e before
No virgins
No ow/om drama although I think someone he may have had sex with in the past makes an appearance but he shut her down real quick
No cheating
No sharing
May 1, 2018
4 Witch and Demon Stars
I’ve been looking for a new adult paranormal series to get sucked into. As much as I love paranormal books, it’s very hard to find a steamy series. I can find a series with light steam or standalones with lots of steam, but it’s hard to find both.
There were things I liked and things I didn’t care for in this book.
For one, the book is long and meaty, I think if the book was edited down about 10% this could easily have been a 5 star. The romance aspect was there and that’s what sucked me into the story.
I liked the world building. I liked tension between Merle and Rhun. I do wish the whole series was about them, but I do like that each book is about a different couple. I know I don’t make sense.
So Rhun has been bonded to the Shadows, kind of like a Demon prison. He can’t eat, drink or do anything but live in misery, think the wizard jail in Harry Potter. Merle knows Rhun can help her find her missing sister and so she takes him out of the Shadows.
I really liked the premise of the book and I really liked how cautious Merle is towards Rhun. You want him to work for it and I love it when the Hero chases the Heroine. I found the romance was off the charts in this book and that was probably the number one thing that I loved about it.
The action, tension and all the stuff Rhun and Merle has to go through to get to her sister was what sucked me into the story. And within all those little bits you get steamy moments which I gobbled up.
There is a bit of descriptive writing I did skim through but that is usually how I read. I prefer dialogue based books and sometimes the pages and pages of descriptive writing was a bit too much for me to handle. Other than that, I’m excited to start the next book.
I’ve been looking for a new adult paranormal series to get sucked into. As much as I love paranormal books, it’s very hard to find a steamy series. I can find a series with light steam or standalones with lots of steam, but it’s hard to find both.
There were things I liked and things I didn’t care for in this book.
For one, the book is long and meaty, I think if the book was edited down about 10% this could easily have been a 5 star. The romance aspect was there and that’s what sucked me into the story.
I liked the world building. I liked tension between Merle and Rhun. I do wish the whole series was about them, but I do like that each book is about a different couple. I know I don’t make sense.
So Rhun has been bonded to the Shadows, kind of like a Demon prison. He can’t eat, drink or do anything but live in misery, think the wizard jail in Harry Potter. Merle knows Rhun can help her find her missing sister and so she takes him out of the Shadows.
I really liked the premise of the book and I really liked how cautious Merle is towards Rhun. You want him to work for it and I love it when the Hero chases the Heroine. I found the romance was off the charts in this book and that was probably the number one thing that I loved about it.
The action, tension and all the stuff Rhun and Merle has to go through to get to her sister was what sucked me into the story. And within all those little bits you get steamy moments which I gobbled up.
There is a bit of descriptive writing I did skim through but that is usually how I read. I prefer dialogue based books and sometimes the pages and pages of descriptive writing was a bit too much for me to handle. Other than that, I’m excited to start the next book.
May 22, 2018
Dnf. I so wanted to like this but I just didn't. This book is sex and lust and that only. There is literally almost no plot progression within the first 250 pages and I kept reading in hope it would get better- which it did (just a little though)- but just not enough.
Merle is supposed to find her kidnapped sister and asks a demon's help. The demon feeds of blood, lust and pain and only agrees if she'll feed him. So of course I knew there would be a lot of lust in this, but I hadn't expected it to be so-... pointless?
And literally after 200 pages of conversations that go ONLY about sex, they realize they are in love with each other? Like how?! In love with his penis-... Yes. In love with him-... girl, you don't even know him. Cock thirsty bitch.
And don't get me wrong, the smut is actually good-... way better than the queen of cringe Sarah J Maas. But this is just the kind of book you have to read when you're emotionally unstable and your hormones are going crazy and you just need some angsty smut, cause for the plot-... hmm you don't have to read this.
Merle is supposed to find her kidnapped sister and asks a demon's help. The demon feeds of blood, lust and pain and only agrees if she'll feed him. So of course I knew there would be a lot of lust in this, but I hadn't expected it to be so-... pointless?
And literally after 200 pages of conversations that go ONLY about sex, they realize they are in love with each other? Like how?! In love with his penis-... Yes. In love with him-... girl, you don't even know him. Cock thirsty bitch.
And don't get me wrong, the smut is actually good-... way better than the queen of cringe Sarah J Maas. But this is just the kind of book you have to read when you're emotionally unstable and your hormones are going crazy and you just need some angsty smut, cause for the plot-... hmm you don't have to read this.
November 9, 2018
Questo primo libro è stato molto rilassante, scorrevole e dai tratti divertenti, nonostante il nome che porta ha avuto una presa sul lettore non indifferente, soprattutto durante ai colpi di scena che avvenivano. Ha creato un qualcosa di particolare, di come due razze possono coesistere ed aiutarsi a vicenda; particolare la storia di Rhun che un tempo fu incastrato per un qualcosa che non aveva commesso, e particolare anche la storia di Merle che, nonostante le avversità che ha dovuto affrontare nella vita, le ha superate da uscirne sempre forte. Questi due inizialmente mi hanno fatto morire dal ridere, per il semplice fatto che ognuno di loro stava fermo sui propositi che si era prefissato, ma il destino ha altri piani per loro da sconvolgere le loro vite in modo travolgente.
È stato particolare anche l’incontro che hanno con un particolare demone a cui chiedono aiuto e di cui riscatterà il favore... su questo l’ho trovato bastardo e subdolo, ma non potevo aspettarmi niente di diverso da un demone... solo che non pensavo che volesse la persona più cara di Merle; infine cercavo in tutti i modi di sapere come avrebbe fatto la giovane strega, dopo che ha riportato a casa la sorella, a riavere Rhun, non riuscivo ad immaginare un finale senza che loro si ritrovassero insieme... ma per fortuna accade proprio un finale che mi aspettavo: il ricongiungimento dei due 😍
È stato particolare anche l’incontro che hanno con un particolare demone a cui chiedono aiuto e di cui riscatterà il favore... su questo l’ho trovato bastardo e subdolo, ma non potevo aspettarmi niente di diverso da un demone... solo che non pensavo che volesse la persona più cara di Merle; infine cercavo in tutti i modi di sapere come avrebbe fatto la giovane strega, dopo che ha riportato a casa la sorella, a riavere Rhun, non riuscivo ad immaginare un finale senza che loro si ritrovassero insieme... ma per fortuna accade proprio un finale che mi aspettavo: il ricongiungimento dei due 😍
October 10, 2018
Se amate il paranormal romance per adulti è una lettura consigliata!
Mi sono piaciuti molto entrambi i protagonisti, lei una strega e lui un demone.
Narrazione scorrevole, ironica, sexy ... è anche ben tradotto!
Mi sono piaciuti molto entrambi i protagonisti, lei una strega e lui un demone.
Narrazione scorrevole, ironica, sexy ... è anche ben tradotto!
August 24, 2016
This book was incredible and fast paced, it had a brilliant plot.
Circumstances force Merle, a witch to release Rhun, a demon from the magical prison of shadows. Merle was a wonderful female lead. She was shy, strong, had a lot of responsibilities and a strong sense of loyalty. She knew she was breaking laws but was willing to face the consequences and danger involved to protect someone she loved.
Rhun was bound for a crime he didn't commit, this made self preservation his only priority. Rhun was witty, a pure alpha male, confident and had a great sense of humour. Did I mention he's a drool worthy demon? ( Never thought I would write this, it's a first for me ;) ]
The banter between Merle and Rhun was funny, sweet and romantic. Even thought they started with a strong attraction, their bond grew stronger as they learned more about each other. Merle and Rhun could be my favourite couple this year.
I was sad when I finished the book and crave a personal demon now.
Demons and witches are magical enemies, this added the element of wariness and uncertainty to their relationship. The author had an interesting magic system for both with their unique powers which sets this book apart.
The best comparison for this book is Ferrero Rocher chocolates, it was exquisite and layered.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review
Circumstances force Merle, a witch to release Rhun, a demon from the magical prison of shadows. Merle was a wonderful female lead. She was shy, strong, had a lot of responsibilities and a strong sense of loyalty. She knew she was breaking laws but was willing to face the consequences and danger involved to protect someone she loved.
Rhun was bound for a crime he didn't commit, this made self preservation his only priority. Rhun was witty, a pure alpha male, confident and had a great sense of humour. Did I mention he's a drool worthy demon? ( Never thought I would write this, it's a first for me ;) ]
The banter between Merle and Rhun was funny, sweet and romantic. Even thought they started with a strong attraction, their bond grew stronger as they learned more about each other. Merle and Rhun could be my favourite couple this year.
I was sad when I finished the book and crave a personal demon now.
Demons and witches are magical enemies, this added the element of wariness and uncertainty to their relationship. The author had an interesting magic system for both with their unique powers which sets this book apart.
The best comparison for this book is Ferrero Rocher chocolates, it was exquisite and layered.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review
August 12, 2025
⭐⭐
2 stars.
➕ What I liked :
OK romantic build-up and chemistry…. But...
OK plot.
Interesting side character.
➖ What I disliked:
The romantic build-up and chemistry was not bad but just OK … but also kind of lukewarm and rushed …. And also too much of the relationship and attraction between the main characters was based on the physical and there was way too little emotional development.
And for being desperate to find and save her sister …. the heroine sure took her time to focus on the heroes looks… but also to focus on her attraction to/for him and have as much sexy time as possible with the hero.🤨🤔
Repetitive.
( How the hero called the heroine little so so many times🙄🤢😒…. But also some other words and things were overused.)
Rushed.
Plot-holes.
Annoying heroine.
Believability/plausibility issues and problematic issues etc.
(Some very serious/awful but also triggering issues/topics are not handle well in the book or/and is glossed over way too much.
The heroines sister was kidnapped and held captive for many days and tortured and sexually assaulted/assaulted and possibly r*ped (not said out loud/directly stated.. but implied from what is mentioned etc.)
The way it is handled and written but also glossed over is not only rather ill-thought-out/thoughtless/careless but also unrealistic… a person … a woman would completely shut down mentally after what was done to her over and over…. And she would need professional care and help.... why was the heroines sister not at the hospital? It is not mentioned that she was .... and the heroine has healing spells yes ... but still??🤔
And No way the heroines sister would go with or offer to go with a man that she does not know or any man for any reason.... not so soon after being rescued etc.)
Cringey.
(Especially how the main characters talk to each other… and some words they used…etc.)
The main characters lacked some depth… what the reader got to know about them was rather much surface level… it would have been nice if more time was focused on the main character getting to know each other and what kind of people they are etc.
Formulaic in the character description/visual appearance/character choice about both the main characters.
(Hero= tall, muscular, very handsome…. And heroine: shortish, curvy and very beautiful etc.)
The heroine is described in both a vague and contradicting way… so it is a little confusing.
2 stars.
➕ What I liked :
OK romantic build-up and chemistry…. But...
OK plot.
Interesting side character.
➖ What I disliked:
The romantic build-up and chemistry was not bad but just OK … but also kind of lukewarm and rushed …. And also too much of the relationship and attraction between the main characters was based on the physical and there was way too little emotional development.
And for being desperate to find and save her sister …. the heroine sure took her time to focus on the heroes looks… but also to focus on her attraction to/for him and have as much sexy time as possible with the hero.🤨🤔
Repetitive.
( How the hero called the heroine little so so many times🙄🤢😒…. But also some other words and things were overused.)
Rushed.
Plot-holes.
Annoying heroine.
Believability/plausibility issues and problematic issues etc.
(Some very serious/awful but also triggering issues/topics are not handle well in the book or/and is glossed over way too much.
The heroines sister was kidnapped and held captive for many days and tortured and sexually assaulted/assaulted and possibly r*ped (not said out loud/directly stated.. but implied from what is mentioned etc.)
The way it is handled and written but also glossed over is not only rather ill-thought-out/thoughtless/careless but also unrealistic… a person … a woman would completely shut down mentally after what was done to her over and over…. And she would need professional care and help.... why was the heroines sister not at the hospital? It is not mentioned that she was .... and the heroine has healing spells yes ... but still??🤔
And No way the heroines sister would go with or offer to go with a man that she does not know or any man for any reason.... not so soon after being rescued etc.)
Cringey.
(Especially how the main characters talk to each other… and some words they used…etc.)
The main characters lacked some depth… what the reader got to know about them was rather much surface level… it would have been nice if more time was focused on the main character getting to know each other and what kind of people they are etc.
Formulaic in the character description/visual appearance/character choice about both the main characters.
(Hero= tall, muscular, very handsome…. And heroine: shortish, curvy and very beautiful etc.)
The heroine is described in both a vague and contradicting way… so it is a little confusing.
April 13, 2021
this one was such a wonderful surprise :) I gave it 4,5 stars and thoroughly enjoyed my time reading it :) yeah, some things could have been better (there’s a reason why it wasn’t a full 5 stars book for me) but so many things worked so well in here :) we have a smokingly hot paranormal romance with a snarky asshole as the hero (with a heart of gold obviously) ans a bit hotheaded heroine who will do everything she can to save her sister… we have amazing chemistry, sarcastic banter throughout most of the book… it’s fast paced and action packed, full of very interesting secondary characters (who get their own stories later on) that made me add all the rest of the books in this series on my radar :) basically, if you need a sexy and hilarious entertaining read that may hit you in the feels look no further and give this book a try :)
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July 18, 2023
my favorite little witch volcano
omg 😭😭😭 i love badass soft boi demons 😍 he was so in love with her it was pathetic 😭
when she faints he says: "you will let me hold you now until I feel better." 😭
i feel like this book and kingdom of the wicked was similar because of the whole my sis got kidnapped/murdered i have to save her by getting myself a demon plot thing but wrath could never 🤚🏼
both hero and heroine were loveable and the story was so good i didn't even take breaks from reading 🥴 i'll continue reading about other characters!!!!
omg 😭😭😭 i love badass soft boi demons 😍 he was so in love with her it was pathetic 😭
when she faints he says: "you will let me hold you now until I feel better." 😭
i feel like this book and kingdom of the wicked was similar because of the whole my sis got kidnapped/murdered i have to save her by getting myself a demon plot thing but wrath could never 🤚🏼
both hero and heroine were loveable and the story was so good i didn't even take breaks from reading 🥴 i'll continue reading about other characters!!!!
January 28, 2016
WOW! I am so glad that I found Nadine Mutas' Blood, Pain and Pleasure book!This book is full of magic, mythical creatures, passion and hot sex scenes. I love the play-acting between Merle and Rhun. The relationship between the witch and "her" demon can be described as burning hot, exciting, dangerous and heartbreaking! Can't wait for the next book in the series! Excellent writing Ms Nadine Mutas!!
September 29, 2016
Wow! This book was a gem! It is the first book in the Tales of Blood and Magic Series. The characters were well developed, the plot well thought out and just enough humor infused throughout to make for a super fun read. The banter and interaction between the two main characters cracked me up; I’m still snickering LOL
First of all I’d like to give the author a big kudos for the amazing job she did creating a well-developed world with enough background and detail without overwhelming the reader. So often I find the first book of a series with this type of world building go a bit overboard. This was the perfect balance of providing the background we needed while still leaving us wanting to learn more in the next books. I loved the description of the witches and their culture as well as the conflict with the demons.
Our heroine Merle is a powerful witch who suffered devastating loss at a young age. She’s now the head of her family line and the responsibilities weigh on her as she struggles with confidence in her abilities as a young witch and tries dealing with the great losses she’s suffered. All she has left is her sister Maeve who she loves more than anything. When Maeve is kidnapped Merle is shattered and is determined to find her. In a bid to find her sister she defies her Elders’ and does the unthinkable… she summons a convicted demon imprisoned in the Shadows to help her find the demon who took her sister.
This of course is where we meet our hero Rhun. When Rhun is brought back from the Shadows (type of prison) after 20 years for a crime he didn’t commit he is pissed! Not only is he summoned back, but he’s summoned back by the granddaughter of the woman who sent him to the Shadows in the first place and is now bound to Merle to keep him under control. Yup, he’s definitely pissed! Merle wants him to help her and in exchange she’s willing to feed him; at least partially. She doesn’t realize he needs more than blood. He feeds off Blood, Pleasure and Pain to survive. One thing is clear, Merle intends to send him back to the Shadows once they find her sister and Rhun won’t be sent back, so he plans to seduce her and destroy her so he can be free. Let the battle of wills begin! Hahaha
Boy I loved him from the start. He was so arrogant, witty, mischievous, dark and utterly charming. Really, I fell completely in love with him within the first chapter. He’s a possessive, alpha who is unapologetic about who he is and loves, of all things, to snuggle ;) Of course he’s panty melting hot. Seriously, how can I not be swooning…sexy, dangerous bad boy demon who likes to snuggle; need I say more? Didn’t think so!! hahaha.
“You know,” he said, a whisper of dark need behind his words, “I don’t mind posing nude for females.”
Rhun keeps us grinning throughout the entire book as he’s constantly trying to push Merle’s buttons and seduce her at the same time.
He sighed. “There smitten.”
“Smitten?”
“With me. You know, they see me and they’re addicted.” Shrugging one fairy-laden shoulder, he smiled smugly. “Not that I can blame them. I am gorgeous.”
Arrogant yet charming!
One of the things I loved about Merle was her strength. You can almost feel the weight on her shoulders as she struggles to keep herself together through betrayal, pain, despair, and feelings she knows she shouldn’t have for her demon. There were moments where I was thinking is this the moment she breaks? The moment where she starts to go over the edge? It was heartbreaking and amazing as she pull herself together over and over again to save the person she loves and that of the demon she’s coming to care so much for. It’s that will to fight for what she believes in and her fiery passion that made me just love her. Her character was very well developed and mature; she was willing to listen and think rationally even when she definitely didn’t want to at times.
Another thing I found refreshing was that the author didn’t try to give Rhun that air of broody self-loathing because of his darker needs, such as his need for pain. There were a couple of scenes where it could have been considered a bit difficult to read when Rhun is feeding his need for pain and revels in the torture he’s causing, while not going too far. But he makes no apologies for enjoying himself as he accepts all aspects of himself.
Throughout the story we’re run through a gambit of raw emotions, betrayal and delve into a world that is beyond any of Merle’s experiences and of course a sweet love story that defies the odds.
This book really was amazing and sets up the rest of the series spectacularly. The plot carefully thought out while leaving us wanting more of the world she’s created. One thing that I didn’t expect which kind of sucked was how I was left in a state of desperation for the next book. While this was standalone I just didn’t get enough!! I need more!! I can’t wait for the next book, which I believe, based on the author’s website is about Merle’s best friend Lily. I really really want to see Maeve get her HEA. But Lily’s awesome so I’m good LOL
First of all I’d like to give the author a big kudos for the amazing job she did creating a well-developed world with enough background and detail without overwhelming the reader. So often I find the first book of a series with this type of world building go a bit overboard. This was the perfect balance of providing the background we needed while still leaving us wanting to learn more in the next books. I loved the description of the witches and their culture as well as the conflict with the demons.
Our heroine Merle is a powerful witch who suffered devastating loss at a young age. She’s now the head of her family line and the responsibilities weigh on her as she struggles with confidence in her abilities as a young witch and tries dealing with the great losses she’s suffered. All she has left is her sister Maeve who she loves more than anything. When Maeve is kidnapped Merle is shattered and is determined to find her. In a bid to find her sister she defies her Elders’ and does the unthinkable… she summons a convicted demon imprisoned in the Shadows to help her find the demon who took her sister.
This of course is where we meet our hero Rhun. When Rhun is brought back from the Shadows (type of prison) after 20 years for a crime he didn’t commit he is pissed! Not only is he summoned back, but he’s summoned back by the granddaughter of the woman who sent him to the Shadows in the first place and is now bound to Merle to keep him under control. Yup, he’s definitely pissed! Merle wants him to help her and in exchange she’s willing to feed him; at least partially. She doesn’t realize he needs more than blood. He feeds off Blood, Pleasure and Pain to survive. One thing is clear, Merle intends to send him back to the Shadows once they find her sister and Rhun won’t be sent back, so he plans to seduce her and destroy her so he can be free. Let the battle of wills begin! Hahaha
Boy I loved him from the start. He was so arrogant, witty, mischievous, dark and utterly charming. Really, I fell completely in love with him within the first chapter. He’s a possessive, alpha who is unapologetic about who he is and loves, of all things, to snuggle ;) Of course he’s panty melting hot. Seriously, how can I not be swooning…sexy, dangerous bad boy demon who likes to snuggle; need I say more? Didn’t think so!! hahaha.
“You know,” he said, a whisper of dark need behind his words, “I don’t mind posing nude for females.”
Rhun keeps us grinning throughout the entire book as he’s constantly trying to push Merle’s buttons and seduce her at the same time.
He sighed. “There smitten.”
“Smitten?”
“With me. You know, they see me and they’re addicted.” Shrugging one fairy-laden shoulder, he smiled smugly. “Not that I can blame them. I am gorgeous.”
Arrogant yet charming!
One of the things I loved about Merle was her strength. You can almost feel the weight on her shoulders as she struggles to keep herself together through betrayal, pain, despair, and feelings she knows she shouldn’t have for her demon. There were moments where I was thinking is this the moment she breaks? The moment where she starts to go over the edge? It was heartbreaking and amazing as she pull herself together over and over again to save the person she loves and that of the demon she’s coming to care so much for. It’s that will to fight for what she believes in and her fiery passion that made me just love her. Her character was very well developed and mature; she was willing to listen and think rationally even when she definitely didn’t want to at times.
Another thing I found refreshing was that the author didn’t try to give Rhun that air of broody self-loathing because of his darker needs, such as his need for pain. There were a couple of scenes where it could have been considered a bit difficult to read when Rhun is feeding his need for pain and revels in the torture he’s causing, while not going too far. But he makes no apologies for enjoying himself as he accepts all aspects of himself.
Throughout the story we’re run through a gambit of raw emotions, betrayal and delve into a world that is beyond any of Merle’s experiences and of course a sweet love story that defies the odds.
This book really was amazing and sets up the rest of the series spectacularly. The plot carefully thought out while leaving us wanting more of the world she’s created. One thing that I didn’t expect which kind of sucked was how I was left in a state of desperation for the next book. While this was standalone I just didn’t get enough!! I need more!! I can’t wait for the next book, which I believe, based on the author’s website is about Merle’s best friend Lily. I really really want to see Maeve get her HEA. But Lily’s awesome so I’m good LOL
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August 31, 2025DNF @not even 1%
So they almost had sex at the first chapter! No, thank you—but that's not happening!!
So they almost had sex at the first chapter! No, thank you—but that's not happening!!
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January 28, 2023
Original read: 2018
First re-read: 2020
Second re-read: 2023
Had to dive back in and revisit my favorite demon and witch volcano 🧙♀️🌋 because after 5 long years *eye twitch* the next book in this series has finally released 😵💫🥳 life happens, no shade to the author, but I am pretty amazed that I still thoroughly enjoyed this book as a lot of shit I read back in 2018 wouldn’t hold up. I don’t know if I’d quite give it 5 stars still, but I did love it so we’ll stick with that. Now I’m going to read the novella I’ve apparently never read and then re-read the rest of the series before finally getting to book 5 😌 but honestly can’t wait to re-read book 4, elite 🙏
If you like witches and demons I’d recommend giving this series a try!
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Original review 2018:
Wow. I'm so confused as to how this only has 561 ratings. I loved this book so much. Demons, magic, romance, what more could you ask for? This was so much fun to read and so well written.
Our lovely Merle has set out to rescue her sister who's been abducted by a demon and she'll go to any length to do so, even freeing a demon of the same species to track him down. Enter Rhun, our beautiful demon. Rhun is a demon through and through but has so much goodness and sweetness that he tries to hide that you can't help loving him right from the start.
Merle and Rhun are both out for themselves, but can't help the feelings they develop for each other along the way. I loved how Rhun needed to feed because it had the convenience of allowing Merle to experience intimacy with Rhun that she clearly wanted from the moment she saw him, but wouldn't have otherwise acted on for a very long time. So this book starts off with steamy scenes pretty much from the get-go which is always a plus ;) That being said, the book was so much more than smut, I experienced every emotion reading this book, several times. I was going from laughing out loud to crying and back again. The banter was witty and hilarious, the demons were charming, the witches were honestly kind of bitchy... didn't like them too much especially given all that had happened to Merle and her family, they seemed like the least helpful 'Elder's' ever. Like so much power and you don't even care to lift a finger when a young witch is missing? That pissed me off and was the only confusing element that the Elder's literally seemed to not even be trying to help. Anywho, Merle and Rhun were our unlikely pair that ended up being the greatest team of all time. Their love and acceptance of one another, the sacrifices they made for each other (especially Rhun) throughout the whole novel left no doubt as to how they truly felt although they tried to convince themselves otherwise.
If you like PNR at all, or if you love anything to do with demons like me, definitely give this a read! I don't think you'll be disappointed.
First re-read: 2020
Second re-read: 2023
Had to dive back in and revisit my favorite demon and witch volcano 🧙♀️🌋 because after 5 long years *eye twitch* the next book in this series has finally released 😵💫🥳 life happens, no shade to the author, but I am pretty amazed that I still thoroughly enjoyed this book as a lot of shit I read back in 2018 wouldn’t hold up. I don’t know if I’d quite give it 5 stars still, but I did love it so we’ll stick with that. Now I’m going to read the novella I’ve apparently never read and then re-read the rest of the series before finally getting to book 5 😌 but honestly can’t wait to re-read book 4, elite 🙏
If you like witches and demons I’d recommend giving this series a try!
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Original review 2018:
Wow. I'm so confused as to how this only has 561 ratings. I loved this book so much. Demons, magic, romance, what more could you ask for? This was so much fun to read and so well written.
Our lovely Merle has set out to rescue her sister who's been abducted by a demon and she'll go to any length to do so, even freeing a demon of the same species to track him down. Enter Rhun, our beautiful demon. Rhun is a demon through and through but has so much goodness and sweetness that he tries to hide that you can't help loving him right from the start.
Merle and Rhun are both out for themselves, but can't help the feelings they develop for each other along the way. I loved how Rhun needed to feed because it had the convenience of allowing Merle to experience intimacy with Rhun that she clearly wanted from the moment she saw him, but wouldn't have otherwise acted on for a very long time. So this book starts off with steamy scenes pretty much from the get-go which is always a plus ;) That being said, the book was so much more than smut, I experienced every emotion reading this book, several times. I was going from laughing out loud to crying and back again. The banter was witty and hilarious, the demons were charming, the witches were honestly kind of bitchy... didn't like them too much especially given all that had happened to Merle and her family, they seemed like the least helpful 'Elder's' ever. Like so much power and you don't even care to lift a finger when a young witch is missing? That pissed me off and was the only confusing element that the Elder's literally seemed to not even be trying to help. Anywho, Merle and Rhun were our unlikely pair that ended up being the greatest team of all time. Their love and acceptance of one another, the sacrifices they made for each other (especially Rhun) throughout the whole novel left no doubt as to how they truly felt although they tried to convince themselves otherwise.
If you like PNR at all, or if you love anything to do with demons like me, definitely give this a read! I don't think you'll be disappointed.
October 31, 2021
Wanted it to be dark vampire romance but turned out more comedic and light. Biggest sign was when the demon *cough* vampire decides not to go through with his plan to escape the Shadows. Um I kind of wanted the hero to put me through hell (will he or won’t he) until the very last moment?!
Also picked this up because it was another vampire and witch couple. World-building is ok. Sex scenes right off the bat because he needs to feed lol. Because I didn’t feel too much tension or chemistry between H+h, I tended to skim past these scenes or got a little tired reading them. Like physically tired, as in, yawning.
I think the rest of the series will try to be comedic and light so I’ll probably pass on this.
Also picked this up because it was another vampire and witch couple. World-building is ok. Sex scenes right off the bat because he needs to feed lol. Because I didn’t feel too much tension or chemistry between H+h, I tended to skim past these scenes or got a little tired reading them. Like physically tired, as in, yawning.
I think the rest of the series will try to be comedic and light so I’ll probably pass on this.
June 19, 2015
A selfish bastard is a good way to describe Rhun at first. Let loose from the shadow world after being imprisoned for 20 years, he is ready for some blood, some pain and some pleasure. Merle didn't have much choice - after her sister was abducted by the same type of demon that Rhun is, she decides to do something dangerous. Let Rhun out as long as he promises to help track her sister down. She isn't prepared for how overwhelming he will be though.
This was a pretty fun paranormal romance. Rhun is a very arrogant, self-centered, alpha demon. He is out of the shadow world and he wants to be sated in all areas of his life. As a demon, he can only be satisfied once he has blood, brought pain and brought pleasure. His first target is Merle. He knew Merle when she was a young girl, having been an acquaintance of Merle's grandmother. Now that Merle is an adult, and a sexy one at that, Rhun is very happy to be in her presence. He drinks her blood, he pleasures her, and he goes out and finds some bad guys to kill before he can reach full power.
Rhun is a misunderstood demon. Yes, he has naughty tendencies being a demon, but he doesn't kill just for blood lust. He kills bad guys - but otherwise can keep his murderous tendencies under control. He is actually a big softie under his demon clothes, just don't tell anyone I said that. He keeps his jerky demeanor up long enough for me to really enjoy it. I hate when a character has too quick of a personality change - it's not the case here.
Merle is desperate to get her sister back, but also fighting her lust for this demon. Those darn sexy demons! Always getting in the way of things.
While this book is a fun read - with a very sexy alpha demon who says things all the time to needle Merle or to get in her pants - here are my frustrations. First, Merle's sister is missing and pretty much on the verge of getting killed. It frustrated me that Merle spends so much time sexin' up Rhun, instead of being honestly worried about her sister. At some points, she had to give herself over to Rhun to move things along. But there also came a time when she sits down and really thinks about her sister's situation, she comes up with somewhat of a solution. Maybe she could have done this earlier in the book.
I also thought this book ran a little long. I enjoyed their story, but got a little tired by the end.
That being said - this is a fun, lust-charged, sexy, paranormal romance. Rhun is a fun demon who believably falls in love with Merle. While he starts out pushy and demon-ish, their romance turns sexy and nice. He is a good guy underneath, but he keeps enough of that demon attitude that makes him...still a demon. I'll read another by this author.
Grade: C+
This was a pretty fun paranormal romance. Rhun is a very arrogant, self-centered, alpha demon. He is out of the shadow world and he wants to be sated in all areas of his life. As a demon, he can only be satisfied once he has blood, brought pain and brought pleasure. His first target is Merle. He knew Merle when she was a young girl, having been an acquaintance of Merle's grandmother. Now that Merle is an adult, and a sexy one at that, Rhun is very happy to be in her presence. He drinks her blood, he pleasures her, and he goes out and finds some bad guys to kill before he can reach full power.
Rhun is a misunderstood demon. Yes, he has naughty tendencies being a demon, but he doesn't kill just for blood lust. He kills bad guys - but otherwise can keep his murderous tendencies under control. He is actually a big softie under his demon clothes, just don't tell anyone I said that. He keeps his jerky demeanor up long enough for me to really enjoy it. I hate when a character has too quick of a personality change - it's not the case here.
Merle is desperate to get her sister back, but also fighting her lust for this demon. Those darn sexy demons! Always getting in the way of things.
While this book is a fun read - with a very sexy alpha demon who says things all the time to needle Merle or to get in her pants - here are my frustrations. First, Merle's sister is missing and pretty much on the verge of getting killed. It frustrated me that Merle spends so much time sexin' up Rhun, instead of being honestly worried about her sister. At some points, she had to give herself over to Rhun to move things along. But there also came a time when she sits down and really thinks about her sister's situation, she comes up with somewhat of a solution. Maybe she could have done this earlier in the book.
I also thought this book ran a little long. I enjoyed their story, but got a little tired by the end.
That being said - this is a fun, lust-charged, sexy, paranormal romance. Rhun is a fun demon who believably falls in love with Merle. While he starts out pushy and demon-ish, their romance turns sexy and nice. He is a good guy underneath, but he keeps enough of that demon attitude that makes him...still a demon. I'll read another by this author.
Grade: C+
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July 6, 2023
I rented this book from the library after reading a bunch of mixed reviews about it. Let's start with the cover. I don't know about you guys and probably because covers aren't blown up and I'm getting old and my eyes are not the best but his face looks weird. It looks more normal when you blow it up on a Kindle but yeah I had my reservations just from book cover judging. (I know I'm not the only one who does this 👀)
The story is essentially about a witch who's sister gets kidnapped and she does the unthinkable by summoning a demon her grandma bound to the Shadows. Why this specific demon? Well there's some history with him and grandma. The purpose of this demon is because demons can track other demon signatures and can hopefully help Merle find her sister.
When Rhun first comes to present day Earth he immediately attacks Merle which is instinctual after being in the dark for 20 years. He's what's called a bluotezzer demon and he feeds off pain, pleasure and blood. After the first misunderstanding and both Merle and Rhun coming up with their own plans to get out of this arrangement she submits to feeding him pleasure and blood.
So this book definitely suffers from here's the plot but it's not important because there's lots of sexy times until the last third of the story. I DEFINITELY enjoyed the steamy bits and they're quite explicit so if that's not your thing definitely pass on this. As far as the plot however I did get interested in it and would have loved to learn more of it in a more in depth capacity. I felt like characters were introduced between one page and the next without very much context as to why they are important in the future. I also feel like it got real repetitive with Merle beating herself up about not being more proactive about finding her sister and then having mind blowing sex that made her forget about it all until the cycle begins again. This also made the story predictable and easy to know how the day was going to be saved.
Overall this was a decent enough read but I'm not sure I care enough to read about Lily's story (Merle's best friend)which is supposedly the next book. If anyone is interested in this book it is free on Kindle.
The story is essentially about a witch who's sister gets kidnapped and she does the unthinkable by summoning a demon her grandma bound to the Shadows. Why this specific demon? Well there's some history with him and grandma. The purpose of this demon is because demons can track other demon signatures and can hopefully help Merle find her sister.
When Rhun first comes to present day Earth he immediately attacks Merle which is instinctual after being in the dark for 20 years. He's what's called a bluotezzer demon and he feeds off pain, pleasure and blood. After the first misunderstanding and both Merle and Rhun coming up with their own plans to get out of this arrangement she submits to feeding him pleasure and blood.
So this book definitely suffers from here's the plot but it's not important because there's lots of sexy times until the last third of the story. I DEFINITELY enjoyed the steamy bits and they're quite explicit so if that's not your thing definitely pass on this. As far as the plot however I did get interested in it and would have loved to learn more of it in a more in depth capacity. I felt like characters were introduced between one page and the next without very much context as to why they are important in the future. I also feel like it got real repetitive with Merle beating herself up about not being more proactive about finding her sister and then having mind blowing sex that made her forget about it all until the cycle begins again. This also made the story predictable and easy to know how the day was going to be saved.
Overall this was a decent enough read but I'm not sure I care enough to read about Lily's story (Merle's best friend)which is supposedly the next book. If anyone is interested in this book it is free on Kindle.
November 7, 2018
4.5 - Voto
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«Nella fame, nel dolore e nelle tenebre profonde, nascosto dalla luce» mormorò, «ti vincolo nelle Ombre, nella notte eterna e truce». Le Ombre giunsero rapide, serpeggiando attorno alle gambe di Rhun e risalendo verso l’alto. «In catene e impotente, languirai esangue…» La sua voce si incrinò. Rhun sostenne il suo sguardo, l’aura ferma, colma di affetto e di fiducia. «… per sempre prigioniero della magia del mio sangue.»
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Salve Fenici!
Oggi vi parlo di Seduzione Demoniaca, primo libro della serie Love and Magic, che dopo una iniziale pubblicazione nel maggio del 2015, è tornato negli store nel luglio di quest’anno grazie alla CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Inizio col dirvi che questo paranormal romance è stata una scoperta sorprendente e consiglio a tutte le lettrici di dare una possibilità ai personaggi accattivanti e alla trama coinvolgente che la Mutas è stata in grado di creare.
Il nostro protagonista maschile è Rhun, demone bluotezzer dal corpo scolpito e dalla voce profonda. Rappresenta il pericolo nascosto da una pelle di velluto, si nutre di dolore, piacere e sangue ed è l’unico che può aiutare Merle a ritrovare la sua adorata sorella, Maeve. È questo il motivo per cui la giovane strega è costretta a liberarlo dalle Ombre, un luogo di dolore e pena senza fine, in cui il demone è stato rinchiuso proprio dalla nonna di Merle. In cambio il demone otterrà la possibilità di riassaporare la vita, ma solo il tempo necessario a catturare il colpevole, perché, adempiuto il suo dovere, verrà rispedito nelle Ombre. Ma per un do ut des, Rhun pone la condizione che sia Merle a sfamarlo.
La nostra protagonista appartiene, invece, alla stirpe delle MacKenna, una delle famiglie di streghe più antiche e potenti. Dopo la morte di sua nonna, sua madre e sua sorella maggiore, tocca a Merle rivendicare il proprio posto nel consiglio delle Anziane, cosa che ancora non si sente all’altezza di fare. Maeve rappresenta per Merle ciò che resta della sua famiglia e per ritrovarla è disposta a tutto, anche ad affidare la propria vita (e ahimè, il proprio cuore) a un demone.
Merle non si era mai, mai sentita così maledettamente nuda e vulnerabile. Rhun le aveva strappato la parte più importante della sua identità, l’aveva lasciata con la sensazione che le avessero amputato l’anima. Faceva male. Molto. Male.
Sono la paura e il fascino di Rhun, in pari misura, ad attrarre Merle e l’incontra tra i due protagonisti è un’esplosione per i sensi, condita da un po’ di sarcasmo.
Quel bastardo doppiogiochista di un demone. L’aveva molestata, l’aveva quasi uccisa, l’aveva lasciata quasi distrutta sul pavimento. Peggio ancora, aveva avuto l’ardire di baciarla… e di far sì che le piacesse. Gli avrebbe fatto il culo per questo.
Ritrovare Maeve non sarà, però, un’impresa semplice. I tradimenti sono dietro l’angolo e, forse, non saranno sufficienti le capacità di Rhun… Qualcuno di più potente dovrà dare una mano, chiedendo in cambio qualcosa a cui la nostra Merle non intende rinunciare.
Non si tratta della solita storia trita e ritrita. Il mondo creato dalla scrittrice è pregno di incantesimi e di magia, buona e cattiva. Ci sono i demoni, con i loro poteri e le streghe, con i loro grimori. A dominare su tutti, le Potenze, a cui spetta il compito di mantenere l’equilibrio e di richiedere il pagamento di un “prezzo” per ristabilirlo, ogni qualvolta un essere ricorre alla magia. E poi c’è l’amore…
L’amore pensò, è sentire il dolore di un’altra persona più del proprio.
Lo stile narrativo è fluido, coinvolgente e i personaggi arguti e ben caratterizzati. Mi riferisco non solo ai protagonisti di questo primo volume, ma anche alle “comparse”, alle quali spero saranno dedicati gli altri volumi della serie.
Consigliatissimo!
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Dada - per RFS
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«Nella fame, nel dolore e nelle tenebre profonde, nascosto dalla luce» mormorò, «ti vincolo nelle Ombre, nella notte eterna e truce». Le Ombre giunsero rapide, serpeggiando attorno alle gambe di Rhun e risalendo verso l’alto. «In catene e impotente, languirai esangue…» La sua voce si incrinò. Rhun sostenne il suo sguardo, l’aura ferma, colma di affetto e di fiducia. «… per sempre prigioniero della magia del mio sangue.»
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Salve Fenici!
Oggi vi parlo di Seduzione Demoniaca, primo libro della serie Love and Magic, che dopo una iniziale pubblicazione nel maggio del 2015, è tornato negli store nel luglio di quest’anno grazie alla CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Inizio col dirvi che questo paranormal romance è stata una scoperta sorprendente e consiglio a tutte le lettrici di dare una possibilità ai personaggi accattivanti e alla trama coinvolgente che la Mutas è stata in grado di creare.
Il nostro protagonista maschile è Rhun, demone bluotezzer dal corpo scolpito e dalla voce profonda. Rappresenta il pericolo nascosto da una pelle di velluto, si nutre di dolore, piacere e sangue ed è l’unico che può aiutare Merle a ritrovare la sua adorata sorella, Maeve. È questo il motivo per cui la giovane strega è costretta a liberarlo dalle Ombre, un luogo di dolore e pena senza fine, in cui il demone è stato rinchiuso proprio dalla nonna di Merle. In cambio il demone otterrà la possibilità di riassaporare la vita, ma solo il tempo necessario a catturare il colpevole, perché, adempiuto il suo dovere, verrà rispedito nelle Ombre. Ma per un do ut des, Rhun pone la condizione che sia Merle a sfamarlo.
La nostra protagonista appartiene, invece, alla stirpe delle MacKenna, una delle famiglie di streghe più antiche e potenti. Dopo la morte di sua nonna, sua madre e sua sorella maggiore, tocca a Merle rivendicare il proprio posto nel consiglio delle Anziane, cosa che ancora non si sente all’altezza di fare. Maeve rappresenta per Merle ciò che resta della sua famiglia e per ritrovarla è disposta a tutto, anche ad affidare la propria vita (e ahimè, il proprio cuore) a un demone.
Merle non si era mai, mai sentita così maledettamente nuda e vulnerabile. Rhun le aveva strappato la parte più importante della sua identità, l’aveva lasciata con la sensazione che le avessero amputato l’anima. Faceva male. Molto. Male.
Sono la paura e il fascino di Rhun, in pari misura, ad attrarre Merle e l’incontra tra i due protagonisti è un’esplosione per i sensi, condita da un po’ di sarcasmo.
Quel bastardo doppiogiochista di un demone. L’aveva molestata, l’aveva quasi uccisa, l’aveva lasciata quasi distrutta sul pavimento. Peggio ancora, aveva avuto l’ardire di baciarla… e di far sì che le piacesse. Gli avrebbe fatto il culo per questo.
Ritrovare Maeve non sarà, però, un’impresa semplice. I tradimenti sono dietro l’angolo e, forse, non saranno sufficienti le capacità di Rhun… Qualcuno di più potente dovrà dare una mano, chiedendo in cambio qualcosa a cui la nostra Merle non intende rinunciare.
Non si tratta della solita storia trita e ritrita. Il mondo creato dalla scrittrice è pregno di incantesimi e di magia, buona e cattiva. Ci sono i demoni, con i loro poteri e le streghe, con i loro grimori. A dominare su tutti, le Potenze, a cui spetta il compito di mantenere l’equilibrio e di richiedere il pagamento di un “prezzo” per ristabilirlo, ogni qualvolta un essere ricorre alla magia. E poi c’è l’amore…
L’amore pensò, è sentire il dolore di un’altra persona più del proprio.
Lo stile narrativo è fluido, coinvolgente e i personaggi arguti e ben caratterizzati. Mi riferisco non solo ai protagonisti di questo primo volume, ma anche alle “comparse”, alle quali spero saranno dedicati gli altri volumi della serie.
Consigliatissimo!
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Dada - per RFS
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 27, 2018
Dopo vari mesi ho ritrovato una serie paranormal fantasy molto gradevole, con personaggi interessanti e un'ambientazione piuttosto originale.
Streghe contro demoni e altri esseri fatati, oltre a un essere oscuro bonazzo (Arwan) che controlla i fili di tutti e fa un po' lo spaccone/boss (con tanto di ninfe e naiadi al suo servizio).
La coppia Merle/demono malandrino mi ha preso subito, così come mi è piaciuto l'inizio delle vicende della famiglia McKenna (che immagino verrà sviluppata in seguito).
La narrazione ha più di una pagina divertente, con battute e scenette comiche, anche se poi c'è uno sviluppo con azione, tradimenti e intrighi vari.
Oddio, vi è una preponderanza di pagine Hot, ma devo ammettere che il demone sa il fatto suo e quindi anche quelle te le godi in tranquillità.
Ho visto che è self, ma Pavan è sempre un traduttore eccellente, e anche l'edizione mi è parsa nettamente superiore alla media del marcato.
Proseguirò senza dubbio, perchè voglio leggere anche di Lily, il figherrimo Basil e di lui... il Re dei Demoni :)
Streghe contro demoni e altri esseri fatati, oltre a un essere oscuro bonazzo (Arwan) che controlla i fili di tutti e fa un po' lo spaccone/boss (con tanto di ninfe e naiadi al suo servizio).
La coppia Merle/demono malandrino mi ha preso subito, così come mi è piaciuto l'inizio delle vicende della famiglia McKenna (che immagino verrà sviluppata in seguito).
La narrazione ha più di una pagina divertente, con battute e scenette comiche, anche se poi c'è uno sviluppo con azione, tradimenti e intrighi vari.
Oddio, vi è una preponderanza di pagine Hot, ma devo ammettere che il demone sa il fatto suo e quindi anche quelle te le godi in tranquillità.
Ho visto che è self, ma Pavan è sempre un traduttore eccellente, e anche l'edizione mi è parsa nettamente superiore alla media del marcato.
Proseguirò senza dubbio, perchè voglio leggere anche di Lily, il figherrimo Basil e di lui... il Re dei Demoni :)
February 21, 2023
3.5 stars, not sure why I didn’t love it. It had snark and the hero, Rhun, was wonderful but there were a few things that bothered me.
Definitely Insta, which I don’t care for but good banter:
“Well?” Hands on her hips, she met his gaze with a challenge in her eyes—and an unapologetic flare of lust in her energy pattern.
“Let’s get started. I expect to be well-pleasured.”
He blinked, stumped for a moment by the change in her attitude.
It bothered me how much time was spent canoodling when they were supposed to be rescuing her sister. And the daily timelines felt off. They sure sexed and slept and watched all kinds of long movies for what seemed longer than the daylight hours allowed. Didn’t add up.
Definitely Insta, which I don’t care for but good banter:
“Well?” Hands on her hips, she met his gaze with a challenge in her eyes—and an unapologetic flare of lust in her energy pattern.
“Let’s get started. I expect to be well-pleasured.”
He blinked, stumped for a moment by the change in her attitude.
It bothered me how much time was spent canoodling when they were supposed to be rescuing her sister. And the daily timelines felt off. They sure sexed and slept and watched all kinds of long movies for what seemed longer than the daylight hours allowed. Didn’t add up.
January 1, 2023
I really loved this one! I think fans of Kerri Maniscalco Kingdom of the Wicked series and Juliette Cross Stay a Spell series will really love this series. I love Rhun and Merle's interaction from the very beginning of when they first met and throughout. I just love Nadine's writing. Very sensual, and full of prose, I can just feel being in the scene. This series is set up with an overall series arc with other characters are going to get their books. Im really excited and I can't see what happens with Maeve. I just have high hopes the rest will be just as good!
February 9, 2019
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Recensione di Sara – Seduzione Demoniaca di Nadine Mutas, primo volume paranormal romance della serie Amore e magia, pubblicato il 17 Maggio 2018 Self Publishing.
Tutti hanno un genere su cui fare affidamento, no? Questo è il mio. Questa serie di Nadine Mutas? É stata una scoperta piacevolissima e sono felice di essermi buttata a capofitto in questa storia, perché non riuscivo più a staccarmi dal mio amato kindle. Rhun mi ha conquistata con la sua ironia e Merle… Merle è una di quelle protagoniste che adoro: forti, indipendenti, coraggiose e disposte a tutto per coloro che amano. Questo è il motivo per cui amo questo genere, perché è pieno di eroine coraggiose e non le solite ‘scemotte zerbino’. E Merle si rivelerà una sorpresa.
“L’amore, pensò, è sentire il dolore di un’altra persona più del proprio.”
Merle MacKenna è la capostipite di una delle famiglie di streghe più potenti di Portland. Da quando sua madre e sua sorella maggiore Moira sono morte in un tragico incidente causato da quest’ultima, Merle si è ritrovata ad essere il successore di sua nonna come Anziana, un ruolo che non aveva mai pensato di ricoprire. Eppure è successo ed ora Merle e Maeve sono le uniche discendenti ancora in vita della famiglia MacKenna. Sua sorella, però, non possiede magia e per questo motivo non è stata in grado di difendersi quando un demone l’ha rapita dal suo appartamento. Merle ha chiesto aiuto alle Anziane per ritrovarla, ma nessuna strega sembra disposta a rischiare per la sua famiglia, così Merle si ritrova a fare l’unica cosa che va contro la legge: liberare un demone dalle Ombre. Lo stesso demone che sua nonna aveva imprigionato vent’anni prima, lo stesso tipo di demone che ha rapito sua sorella: Rhun.
“Si stava innamorando di Rhun, e le conseguenze avrebbero potuto distruggerla. Perché Rhun era l’unica cosa che Merle non poteva tenersi stretta. Comunque fossero andate le cose, non avrebbe potuto tenerlo con sé.”
Le Ombre sono la prigione dei demoni. É una dimensione piena di dolore in cui i demoni vengono torturati e prosciugati giorno dopo giorno, mese dopo mese. Rhun ci ha vissuto per vent’anni. Non si aspettava di rivedere la luce del sole, i colori, di sentire la vita attorno a sé. Eppure succede, si ritrova davanti la strega che l’ha liberato, che ora gli chiede aiuto per ritrovare la sorella.
Se vuole sopravvivere deve accettare il compromesso della strega: aiutarla a trovare la sorella e poi tornare nelle Ombre. Quello che Merle non sa, però, è che i demoni della sua specie possono rubare i poteri della strega che li ha vincolati e, facendolo, liberarsi dal vincolo che permette alla strega di rimandarlo nelle Ombre. Rhun non è disposto a tornare nelle Ombre, a soffrire per anni per un crimine che non ha commesso. Ha un piano ed è disposto a tutto per riuscire a liberarsi, persino a conquistare la strega che l’ha momentaneamente liberato.
“Pur avendo a sua disposizione l’intera città, avrebbe preferito prendere il piacere da Merle. Ciò lo avrebbe avvicinato alla conquista della libertà, sì, ma anche non considerando quel dettaglio, lui la voleva.”
Ovviamente nulla va come deve andare, sarebbe troppo facile no? Rhun e Merle si ritroveranno costretti ad affrontare situazioni e pericoli che non avevano messo in conto. Come se non bastasse, dovranno anche fare i conti con la natura di demone di Rhun: la sua specie ha dei bisogni da soddisfare per essere in forze e in grado di trovare la sorella di Merle. Questi bisogni sono particolari e Merle dovrà fare una scelta: soddisfarli lei stessa oppure permettere a lui di corrompere delle persone innocenti? Scegliendo se stessa Merle si ritroverà a soddisfare non solo la fame di sangue del demone – perché Rhun beve sangue –, ma anche il suo bisogno di nutrirsi di piacere.
Non è disposta a dargli solo il dolore e, per questo motivo, più di una volta dovrà fare i conti con la natura di Rhun, accorgendosi però che il demone è molto diverso da quello che si aspettava.
Merle pensava che Rhun uccidesse indistintamente, che provasse piacere a corrompere anime innocenti, eppure ogni gesto e azione del demone riescono a sorprenderla sempre di più, arrivando a farle pensare che il demone abbia una morale. Rhun, infatti, non provoca mai dolore a persone innocenti, ma solo a chi ne causa ad altre persone. Si rivela essere ironico e divertente, a volte insopportabile, ma capace di far uscire la vera Merle, quella che da quando la sua famiglia è morta non esiste più.
«Quando ti ho detto che ti amavo, era la caz*o di verità. Non so quando, ma tu mi hai fatto qualcosa, streghetta. Ti sei intrufolata oltre le mie difese e hai cambiato tutto. Ho deciso di cambiare piano, di attenermi al nostro accordo e che avrei lasciato che tu mi vincolassi di nuovo nelle Ombre, perché per la prima volta in vita mia mi importava di un’altra persona più di me stesso.»
Il pericolo è più insidioso di quanto Merle potesse pensare e, per salvare sua sorella, dovrà essere disposta a rinunciare a tutto, persino al demone che le fa battere il cuore.
Una passione inaspettata e sentimenti non richiesti renderanno il legame tra la strega e il demone ancora più forte e complicato di quanto entrambi si aspettassero, eppure sembra qualcosa di cui hanno bisogno entrambi.
Si dice che a volte l’amore ti renda una persona migliore: in questo caso è successo davvero.
Rhun sarà forse disposto a rinunciare a se stesso per salvare la streghetta che ha conquistato il suo cuore? Chi lo sa!
Io ammetto di aver versato qualche lacrima, ma il motivo non posso dirvelo, lo scoprirete leggendo questo bellissimo libro.
Recensione di Sara – Seduzione Demoniaca di Nadine Mutas, primo volume paranormal romance della serie Amore e magia, pubblicato il 17 Maggio 2018 Self Publishing.
Tutti hanno un genere su cui fare affidamento, no? Questo è il mio. Questa serie di Nadine Mutas? É stata una scoperta piacevolissima e sono felice di essermi buttata a capofitto in questa storia, perché non riuscivo più a staccarmi dal mio amato kindle. Rhun mi ha conquistata con la sua ironia e Merle… Merle è una di quelle protagoniste che adoro: forti, indipendenti, coraggiose e disposte a tutto per coloro che amano. Questo è il motivo per cui amo questo genere, perché è pieno di eroine coraggiose e non le solite ‘scemotte zerbino’. E Merle si rivelerà una sorpresa.
“L’amore, pensò, è sentire il dolore di un’altra persona più del proprio.”
Merle MacKenna è la capostipite di una delle famiglie di streghe più potenti di Portland. Da quando sua madre e sua sorella maggiore Moira sono morte in un tragico incidente causato da quest’ultima, Merle si è ritrovata ad essere il successore di sua nonna come Anziana, un ruolo che non aveva mai pensato di ricoprire. Eppure è successo ed ora Merle e Maeve sono le uniche discendenti ancora in vita della famiglia MacKenna. Sua sorella, però, non possiede magia e per questo motivo non è stata in grado di difendersi quando un demone l’ha rapita dal suo appartamento. Merle ha chiesto aiuto alle Anziane per ritrovarla, ma nessuna strega sembra disposta a rischiare per la sua famiglia, così Merle si ritrova a fare l’unica cosa che va contro la legge: liberare un demone dalle Ombre. Lo stesso demone che sua nonna aveva imprigionato vent’anni prima, lo stesso tipo di demone che ha rapito sua sorella: Rhun.
“Si stava innamorando di Rhun, e le conseguenze avrebbero potuto distruggerla. Perché Rhun era l’unica cosa che Merle non poteva tenersi stretta. Comunque fossero andate le cose, non avrebbe potuto tenerlo con sé.”
Le Ombre sono la prigione dei demoni. É una dimensione piena di dolore in cui i demoni vengono torturati e prosciugati giorno dopo giorno, mese dopo mese. Rhun ci ha vissuto per vent’anni. Non si aspettava di rivedere la luce del sole, i colori, di sentire la vita attorno a sé. Eppure succede, si ritrova davanti la strega che l’ha liberato, che ora gli chiede aiuto per ritrovare la sorella.
Se vuole sopravvivere deve accettare il compromesso della strega: aiutarla a trovare la sorella e poi tornare nelle Ombre. Quello che Merle non sa, però, è che i demoni della sua specie possono rubare i poteri della strega che li ha vincolati e, facendolo, liberarsi dal vincolo che permette alla strega di rimandarlo nelle Ombre. Rhun non è disposto a tornare nelle Ombre, a soffrire per anni per un crimine che non ha commesso. Ha un piano ed è disposto a tutto per riuscire a liberarsi, persino a conquistare la strega che l’ha momentaneamente liberato.
“Pur avendo a sua disposizione l’intera città, avrebbe preferito prendere il piacere da Merle. Ciò lo avrebbe avvicinato alla conquista della libertà, sì, ma anche non considerando quel dettaglio, lui la voleva.”
Ovviamente nulla va come deve andare, sarebbe troppo facile no? Rhun e Merle si ritroveranno costretti ad affrontare situazioni e pericoli che non avevano messo in conto. Come se non bastasse, dovranno anche fare i conti con la natura di demone di Rhun: la sua specie ha dei bisogni da soddisfare per essere in forze e in grado di trovare la sorella di Merle. Questi bisogni sono particolari e Merle dovrà fare una scelta: soddisfarli lei stessa oppure permettere a lui di corrompere delle persone innocenti? Scegliendo se stessa Merle si ritroverà a soddisfare non solo la fame di sangue del demone – perché Rhun beve sangue –, ma anche il suo bisogno di nutrirsi di piacere.
Non è disposta a dargli solo il dolore e, per questo motivo, più di una volta dovrà fare i conti con la natura di Rhun, accorgendosi però che il demone è molto diverso da quello che si aspettava.
Merle pensava che Rhun uccidesse indistintamente, che provasse piacere a corrompere anime innocenti, eppure ogni gesto e azione del demone riescono a sorprenderla sempre di più, arrivando a farle pensare che il demone abbia una morale. Rhun, infatti, non provoca mai dolore a persone innocenti, ma solo a chi ne causa ad altre persone. Si rivela essere ironico e divertente, a volte insopportabile, ma capace di far uscire la vera Merle, quella che da quando la sua famiglia è morta non esiste più.
«Quando ti ho detto che ti amavo, era la caz*o di verità. Non so quando, ma tu mi hai fatto qualcosa, streghetta. Ti sei intrufolata oltre le mie difese e hai cambiato tutto. Ho deciso di cambiare piano, di attenermi al nostro accordo e che avrei lasciato che tu mi vincolassi di nuovo nelle Ombre, perché per la prima volta in vita mia mi importava di un’altra persona più di me stesso.»
Il pericolo è più insidioso di quanto Merle potesse pensare e, per salvare sua sorella, dovrà essere disposta a rinunciare a tutto, persino al demone che le fa battere il cuore.
Una passione inaspettata e sentimenti non richiesti renderanno il legame tra la strega e il demone ancora più forte e complicato di quanto entrambi si aspettassero, eppure sembra qualcosa di cui hanno bisogno entrambi.
Si dice che a volte l’amore ti renda una persona migliore: in questo caso è successo davvero.
Rhun sarà forse disposto a rinunciare a se stesso per salvare la streghetta che ha conquistato il suo cuore? Chi lo sa!
Io ammetto di aver versato qualche lacrima, ma il motivo non posso dirvelo, lo scoprirete leggendo questo bellissimo libro.
July 18, 2024
4.45/5 they don’t make books like this anymore 🤌😫
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November 10, 2018
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May 18, 2015
I was given a copy of this book by paranormal romance and authors that rock in exchange for an honest review.
I give this book 5 fangs ( I loved it and need to read the next one)
I can't say enough good about this book. The characters are in depth and real, their are hot sex scenes, fights, witches, demons, I mean what's not to love.
Meet Merle the head witch of her family that is desperate to find her sister that has been kidnapped by a demon. The only way to track down her sister is by going against the elders and releasing a demon that has been bound to the shadow world bit when he is released he will be tethered to her. Merle isn't prepared for Rhun the tall, dark and sexy demon that she lets out. Rhun needs to feed off of pleasure, pain and blood, Merle agrees to feed his pleasure and blood in order to not unleash him on innocents. She never expected for Rhun to bring her pleasure to new heights, for him to shatter all her barriers and wedge himself inside them. On the quest to find her sister discoveries are made betrayal runs deep and she doesn't know what to believe anymore, but can she really trust a demon to keep her heart and soul safe?
Rhun will have you laughing out loud and begging to unleash a demon of your own, I know I'm head over heels for the demon already.
I can't recommend this book enough fantastic writing an exciting, sexy pleasure to read.
I can't wait for the next book in the series!
I give this book 5 fangs ( I loved it and need to read the next one)
I can't say enough good about this book. The characters are in depth and real, their are hot sex scenes, fights, witches, demons, I mean what's not to love.
Meet Merle the head witch of her family that is desperate to find her sister that has been kidnapped by a demon. The only way to track down her sister is by going against the elders and releasing a demon that has been bound to the shadow world bit when he is released he will be tethered to her. Merle isn't prepared for Rhun the tall, dark and sexy demon that she lets out. Rhun needs to feed off of pleasure, pain and blood, Merle agrees to feed his pleasure and blood in order to not unleash him on innocents. She never expected for Rhun to bring her pleasure to new heights, for him to shatter all her barriers and wedge himself inside them. On the quest to find her sister discoveries are made betrayal runs deep and she doesn't know what to believe anymore, but can she really trust a demon to keep her heart and soul safe?
Rhun will have you laughing out loud and begging to unleash a demon of your own, I know I'm head over heels for the demon already.
I can't recommend this book enough fantastic writing an exciting, sexy pleasure to read.
I can't wait for the next book in the series!
June 15, 2015
I'm a total sucker for romance novels but this one is by far my favorite. I randomly stumbled across the preview of it and waited for the release for months! It was well worth the wait--I fell in love instantly. The characters are beautifully written and I don't think I've ever fallen so hard for a fictional character as I did for Rhun. But I must say, it's her writing style that kept me at the edge of my seat. The way she describes the scenes was so perfect that I could vividly picture everything in my head. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better story, from the pacing of the plot to the GLORIOUS mature scenes. I am now a super dedicated fan of Nadine Mutas and you can bet that I will read each and every one of her books!
If you like mature supernatural romances with a thrilling plot and enticing characters, don't hesitate to pick this one up. I finished reading it electronically and now I want to buy a physical copy so I can read it over and over. I'm so glad the internet guided me to Nadine's stories and I can't wait for the sequels! 10/10 BEST BOOK EVER!
If you like mature supernatural romances with a thrilling plot and enticing characters, don't hesitate to pick this one up. I finished reading it electronically and now I want to buy a physical copy so I can read it over and over. I'm so glad the internet guided me to Nadine's stories and I can't wait for the sequels! 10/10 BEST BOOK EVER!
June 22, 2020
I tried very hard to like this book. I finally gave up at 67%.
The story starts out with an interesting scene that introduces the two main characters to one another. Merle's sister was allegedly kidnapped by a certain kind of demon, and to save her, Merle needs to get her hands on another like-demon to track the perp. There's some mystery around circumstances of Merle's lineage; their relationship with Rhun; and witch family politics. Buuuuut, all the intriguing stuff falls so far into the background, and the focus of the story becomes a repetitive and detailed account of:
1) Merle and Rhun fucking.
2) Merle and Rhun bantering far beyond "haha" to "get-the-fuck-on-with-the-story."
3) Merle and Rhun essentially "falling for each other" within days of their first meeting, but denying the fact to themselves and incessantly whining about it through their respective internal dialogues.
I like a hefty dose of romance, and even some down-and-dirty in the books I read, just not at the expense of an engaging, well-written plot.
The story starts out with an interesting scene that introduces the two main characters to one another. Merle's sister was allegedly kidnapped by a certain kind of demon, and to save her, Merle needs to get her hands on another like-demon to track the perp. There's some mystery around circumstances of Merle's lineage; their relationship with Rhun; and witch family politics. Buuuuut, all the intriguing stuff falls so far into the background, and the focus of the story becomes a repetitive and detailed account of:
1) Merle and Rhun fucking.
2) Merle and Rhun bantering far beyond "haha" to "get-the-fuck-on-with-the-story."
3) Merle and Rhun essentially "falling for each other" within days of their first meeting, but denying the fact to themselves and incessantly whining about it through their respective internal dialogues.
I like a hefty dose of romance, and even some down-and-dirty in the books I read, just not at the expense of an engaging, well-written plot.
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