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Compact of Sorcerers #2
Demon's Hunger
A PASSION TO DIE FOR... — The Compact of Sorcerers, a brotherhood sworn to protect the wall between the human and demon realms, is thrust into battle with an unseen evil that threatens to destroy them all.... — Forensic anthropologist Vivien Cairn fears she's losing her mind. Her libido has kicked into overdrive, and she's blacking out, leaving hours of her life unaccounted for and no memory of where she's been or what she's done. But when a sexy stranger rescues her from a demon attack, Vivien realizes there's more than just her sanity at stake.
A seductive killer is luring victims, and Sorcerer Dain Hawkins finds himself walking a dangerous line between ancient duty and sizzling desire when the brotherhood -- and Vivien herself -- begins to suspect that her mysterious symptoms may connect her to the crimes. Can Dain save Vivien from the evil that threatens to claim her? Or will they both succumb to...
DEMON's HUNGER
A seductive killer is luring victims, and Sorcerer Dain Hawkins finds himself walking a dangerous line between ancient duty and sizzling desire when the brotherhood -- and Vivien herself -- begins to suspect that her mysterious symptoms may connect her to the crimes. Can Dain save Vivien from the evil that threatens to claim her? Or will they both succumb to...
DEMON's HUNGER
368 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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Eve Silver
47 books1,579 followersNational bestselling author Eve Silver has been praised for her "edgy, steamy, action-packed" books, darkly sexy heroes and take-charge heroines. Her work won the OLA Forest of Reading White Pine Award 2015, was shortlisted for the Monica Hughes Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy 2014, was listed as a 2013 American Bookseller's Association Best Book for Children and a Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens. She has garnered starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Quill and Quire, two RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Awards, Library Journal's Best Genre Fiction Award, and she was nominated for the Romance Writers of America® RITA® Award.
Eve lives with her husband and two exuberant border collie/Australian shepherds.
Contact Eve through her website at http://www.evesilver.net
Eve lives with her husband and two exuberant border collie/Australian shepherds.
Contact Eve through her website at http://www.evesilver.net
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July 12, 2020
It's been a while since I've read paranormal romance. This book happened to hit the spot because it was a nice change with demons and sorcerers. I enjoyed Vivien and Dain so much that I hope to get the first book in this series. If you're looking for something a little darker, then check this one out.
November 16, 2008
Reviewed for queuemyreview.com; book release Dec08
Wow. Apparently I really missed a good read in Eve Silver’s first book in her ‘Demon’ series. At least I did if it was as good as “Demon’s Hunger” which is the second in the series. Silver’s writing has a gritty, almost haunting feeling. While it’s usually more noticeable in her historicals, I could still sense it in this contemporary. Wizards and demons running around today, battling evil to save humankind. It’s certainly been done before, but Silver does a great job of giving it her own touch and throwing in a succubus to boot!
Vivien is a forensic anthropologist who specializes in bones. She just finished a grueling investigation into a serial killer and really needs her break. Of course, right now she’s thinking that was probably her last case since she’s obviously going insane. She keeps ‘blanking out’, losing time, and her sex drive seems to be stuck in overdrive. Then she opens her door to one of the most gorgeous men she’s ever set eyes on and her libido goes nuts! He’s gonna think she’s crazy if she can’t settle down. But then she’s attacked by a full demon in her basement and Mr Hunky saves her…with a magic staff? Surely he really doesn’t expect her to believe he’s a wizard? Where’s the hat and the robes?
Dain is a Sorcerer. He has fought against demonkind for thousands of years. He’s also a loner. After a demon killed his human wife and child, he retreated. And just when he was learning to interact with his own kind again, his mentor betrayed all sorcerers by turning to the dark. Trust isn’t just an issue for Dain, it’s about an impossibility. But there’s just something about Vivien that calls to him. If he wasn’t determined and hadn’t learned his lesson about the frailty of humans, he’d be all over her. But even so, once she becomes involved in their battle against a big demon trying to return to Earth, he just can’t let her go. But there’s also something not ‘right’ about Vivien. Can he trust her enough to believe without evidence?
There’s a whole lot going on in this story. There’s Vivien and her relationship with her mother (bad news there). There’s Vivien and her relationship with Dain. There’s Dain and his relationship with his fellow sorcerers. And there’s BOTH Dain and Vivien and the guilt they seem to carry like another body organ. Then add in the battle against the big demon dude, and a serial killer who may or may not be one of several people close to Vivien…if not Vivien herself! See what I mean when I say a lot going on?
The mood and tone is dark, but not depressing. There are even a few spots of good humor thrown in which I adored. But the star of the book is definitely the interactions between Dain and Vivien. Their attraction is hot, hot, hot. Silver can write a love scene that’ll make you sweat! But there’s also beauty in the way these two come to care for each other. They take it in baby steps and each step reveals a little more trust and a little more care. Neither one did anything stupid that made me want to kick them and after the reads I’ve had lately, that’s a BIG plus.
So if you’re looking for something a little different, pick up “Demon’s Hunger” by Eve Silver. I myself plan to run right down to the bookstore and pick up “Demon’s Kiss” first thing tomorrow. Now that I’ve had a taste of this world, I want more.
Wow. Apparently I really missed a good read in Eve Silver’s first book in her ‘Demon’ series. At least I did if it was as good as “Demon’s Hunger” which is the second in the series. Silver’s writing has a gritty, almost haunting feeling. While it’s usually more noticeable in her historicals, I could still sense it in this contemporary. Wizards and demons running around today, battling evil to save humankind. It’s certainly been done before, but Silver does a great job of giving it her own touch and throwing in a succubus to boot!
Vivien is a forensic anthropologist who specializes in bones. She just finished a grueling investigation into a serial killer and really needs her break. Of course, right now she’s thinking that was probably her last case since she’s obviously going insane. She keeps ‘blanking out’, losing time, and her sex drive seems to be stuck in overdrive. Then she opens her door to one of the most gorgeous men she’s ever set eyes on and her libido goes nuts! He’s gonna think she’s crazy if she can’t settle down. But then she’s attacked by a full demon in her basement and Mr Hunky saves her…with a magic staff? Surely he really doesn’t expect her to believe he’s a wizard? Where’s the hat and the robes?
Dain is a Sorcerer. He has fought against demonkind for thousands of years. He’s also a loner. After a demon killed his human wife and child, he retreated. And just when he was learning to interact with his own kind again, his mentor betrayed all sorcerers by turning to the dark. Trust isn’t just an issue for Dain, it’s about an impossibility. But there’s just something about Vivien that calls to him. If he wasn’t determined and hadn’t learned his lesson about the frailty of humans, he’d be all over her. But even so, once she becomes involved in their battle against a big demon trying to return to Earth, he just can’t let her go. But there’s also something not ‘right’ about Vivien. Can he trust her enough to believe without evidence?
There’s a whole lot going on in this story. There’s Vivien and her relationship with her mother (bad news there). There’s Vivien and her relationship with Dain. There’s Dain and his relationship with his fellow sorcerers. And there’s BOTH Dain and Vivien and the guilt they seem to carry like another body organ. Then add in the battle against the big demon dude, and a serial killer who may or may not be one of several people close to Vivien…if not Vivien herself! See what I mean when I say a lot going on?
The mood and tone is dark, but not depressing. There are even a few spots of good humor thrown in which I adored. But the star of the book is definitely the interactions between Dain and Vivien. Their attraction is hot, hot, hot. Silver can write a love scene that’ll make you sweat! But there’s also beauty in the way these two come to care for each other. They take it in baby steps and each step reveals a little more trust and a little more care. Neither one did anything stupid that made me want to kick them and after the reads I’ve had lately, that’s a BIG plus.
So if you’re looking for something a little different, pick up “Demon’s Hunger” by Eve Silver. I myself plan to run right down to the bookstore and pick up “Demon’s Kiss” first thing tomorrow. Now that I’ve had a taste of this world, I want more.
June 7, 2009
You know right from the title that there will be demons in this one, and they are definitely those nasty types who are evil, want to rule the world, etc… It is up to Dain Hawkins, a sorcerer, to help keep the portal between the demon realm and the Earth closed. The portal was closed in the book before this called Demon’s Kiss by one of Dain’s buddies, Ciarran, the hero of that book. Dain has in his possession, a demon’s foot that was severed when the portal closed. This foot is very dangerous because it is filled with dark magic. For some reason, creatures called hybrids are going into cemeteries and looking for charm bags that were buried with the dead. Hybrids were once humans and are controlled by demons. They reminded me of flesh eating zombies since they will eat human flesh. Dain has to figure out who wants these charm bags, and for what purpose.
The one person who can help him is forensic anthropologist, Vivien Cairn, who is on sabbatical from the university she teaches at. Not only is Vivien at odds with her mother, who has always been cold towards her, as well as recovering emotionally from a serial killer investigation, but Vivien keeps blacking out for hours at a time. She does things during these blackouts she can’t remember, and it is starting to scare her. When Dain shows up on her doorstep, she doesn’t remember talking with him on the phone. Vivien does know who Dain is because when they first meet she says, “You’re Dain Hawkins, wonder-guy, a magician when it comes to buying up foundering companies and turning them into moneymakers.” Dain has come to Vivian because he wants her to take a look at some bones he has. Dain also thinks Vivien is cute, especially with the neon green fuzzy slippers she is wearing.
Unfortunately by Dain bring the evil demon bones to Vivien, that places her in danger and soon after, hybrids target her and burn down her house. Both Dain and Vivien are able to get out unhurt. Vivien is also in for a shock when she finds out who Dain is, and that he won’t let her go because he needs her, as well as wanting her, even though he tries to deny his feeling for her. Vivien continues to have more blackouts, because there is something so very wrong with her, because she is not human, but a succubi. That is why Vivien is blacking out and has become very weak. If she doesn’t have sex with a man and feed off his energy, and soon, she will continue to deteriorate. Can you guess who volunteers for this job?
Eve Silver can sure write a suspenseful story and she does so here with Demon’s Hunger. The twist with Vivien and whether she is a killer demon keeps you guessing to the very end. And when Dain and Vivien has some hot succubi sex, those scenes where very hot and satisfying. I did enjoy Vivien over Dain, because even though she is going through some major upheavals, she didn’t venture into whiny TSTL (to stupid to live) territory. I was less than thrilled with Dain because he is one of these heroes who can’t get over the past and goes back and forth about his feelings for Vivien. “She’s mine! But I can’t touch her because I must deny myself for the horrible thing that I felt I did to my wife centuries ago.” Dain needs to take that stick out of his ass and have some good sex. When he finally gives into his urges for Vivien, he lightens up a bit and he becomes less annoying.
Demon Hunger is a fast paced read, with characters who can kick ass, make sweet love and survive to tell the tale.
The one person who can help him is forensic anthropologist, Vivien Cairn, who is on sabbatical from the university she teaches at. Not only is Vivien at odds with her mother, who has always been cold towards her, as well as recovering emotionally from a serial killer investigation, but Vivien keeps blacking out for hours at a time. She does things during these blackouts she can’t remember, and it is starting to scare her. When Dain shows up on her doorstep, she doesn’t remember talking with him on the phone. Vivien does know who Dain is because when they first meet she says, “You’re Dain Hawkins, wonder-guy, a magician when it comes to buying up foundering companies and turning them into moneymakers.” Dain has come to Vivian because he wants her to take a look at some bones he has. Dain also thinks Vivien is cute, especially with the neon green fuzzy slippers she is wearing.
Unfortunately by Dain bring the evil demon bones to Vivien, that places her in danger and soon after, hybrids target her and burn down her house. Both Dain and Vivien are able to get out unhurt. Vivien is also in for a shock when she finds out who Dain is, and that he won’t let her go because he needs her, as well as wanting her, even though he tries to deny his feeling for her. Vivien continues to have more blackouts, because there is something so very wrong with her, because she is not human, but a succubi. That is why Vivien is blacking out and has become very weak. If she doesn’t have sex with a man and feed off his energy, and soon, she will continue to deteriorate. Can you guess who volunteers for this job?
Eve Silver can sure write a suspenseful story and she does so here with Demon’s Hunger. The twist with Vivien and whether she is a killer demon keeps you guessing to the very end. And when Dain and Vivien has some hot succubi sex, those scenes where very hot and satisfying. I did enjoy Vivien over Dain, because even though she is going through some major upheavals, she didn’t venture into whiny TSTL (to stupid to live) territory. I was less than thrilled with Dain because he is one of these heroes who can’t get over the past and goes back and forth about his feelings for Vivien. “She’s mine! But I can’t touch her because I must deny myself for the horrible thing that I felt I did to my wife centuries ago.” Dain needs to take that stick out of his ass and have some good sex. When he finally gives into his urges for Vivien, he lightens up a bit and he becomes less annoying.
Demon Hunger is a fast paced read, with characters who can kick ass, make sweet love and survive to tell the tale.
January 6, 2009
Quite steamy romance novel little to sci fi for me.
May 13, 2018
Vivien non credeva che potesse piacerle quel fare rude. Invece le piaceva, eccome se le piaceva.
Il sapore di Dain era come vino, cioccolato, panna montata fluida e peccaminosa. Si sentì avvolgere dal desiderio più acuto, più pressante. Voleva sentirlo in bocca in tutta la sua lunghezza, liscia e solida. Voleva succhiarlo, avvolgerlo tutto con le labbra. Sentiva di aver bisogno di lui come l’aria nei polmoni.
Stregoni, succubi, ibridi e demoni, questi sono gli ingredienti che rendono questo romanzo a dir poco fantastico.
Le Ombre del Demone, purtroppo, è il secondo e ultimo capitolo della serie Compact of Sorceres che, a parer mio, lascia molti punti in sospeso. Se avessi potuto dare 5 stelle ++ lo avrei fatto, l’ho amato con tutta me stessa, anima e corpo. Mi ha lasciato un velo di amarezza quando sono arrivata all’ultima pagina. Il bello di questi due romanzi è che possono essere autoconclusivi perché entrambi hanno dei personaggi in comune, ma la storia verte su due coppie diverse.
In questo secondo volume vediamo svilupparsi la storia tra Vivien e Dain, amico e stregone dell’Alleanza, nonché amico di Ciarran.
Dain, dalle prime descrizioni, ha un’aria bohemienne, con spalle larghe e muscolatura asciutta, con tratti spigolosi e marcati, molto selvaggi. Capelli castano scuro cortissimi e un volto che lo rende sexy e irresistibile. Ora… sembra un figaccione assoluto, così come tutti i maschi alpha presenti all’interno dei paranormal romance, ma perché deve avere un AROMA DI LIME, PULITO E MASCHIO?! Questa è una cosa che non mi è mai stata chiara, perché questi maschioni devono sempre avere odori o profumi assurdi?
Vivien, invece, è una donna con un carattere da vera dura nel suo metro e settantacinque di altezza; è un’antropologa forense con occhi a mandorla del colore del muschio scuro, capelli a spazzola cortissimi color caffè con una punta di mogano, e un carattere brillante, forte ed intelligente.
Troviamo inoltre dei personaggi secondari, ma di fondamentale importanza per lo svolgersi della storia. Araminta, una donna più fredda del ghiaccio polare, con capelli nero pece e un’aura di oscura, nonché mamma di Vivien; i vecchi amici di Dain anch’essi stregoni e Talyn Baunn, uno stregone molto antico.
Il primo incontro tra Dain e Vivien è avvenuto per un consulto specialistico a causa di alcune vecchie e minacciose ossa ritrovate in vari grigri sparsi per il mondo. I demoni sono ancora alla ricerca di un modo per risvegliare il Solitario e farlo passare attraverso il continuum, o corrente del dragone, un fiume infinito di energia che scorre tra le dimensioni, e forse questa volta lo hanno trovato. Cercheranno, tramite i grigri di Bezal, sacchettini in raso rosso sparsi per il mondo e contenenti parti di sue ossa e capelli… dell’unico evocatore umano che secoli prima era stato in grado di rispedire il Solitario nel suo regno, di risvegliarlo e rievocarlo. Questo perché solo l’evocatore, il guardiano, poteva tenere a bada il demone chiamato nell’altro mondo.
L’attrazione tra i due è immediata, una tempesta di ormoni difficile da frenare. Lui però non ha nessuna intenzione di cedere a questa bellissima donna a causa del suo passato tormentato e doloroso, tuttavia questo sentimento si trasformerà lentamente in puro amore. Quest’autrice ha una capacità descrittiva formidabile, in grado di catturare l’attenzione del lettore e rapirlo tra le pagine, grazie anche all’eros che ne scaturisce. Il ritmo delle azioni è incalzante dopo la prima metà del libro, ricco di suspense e colpi di scena, l’ho trovato decisamente migliore del precedente. Se siete lettori amanti del paranormal romance, della suspense e del romanticismo con una grossa dose di erotismo questo libro fa decisamente per voi.
“Vivien era la sua luce. Era tutto per lui.l’amava. Niente mezze misure, l’amava con tutto il cuore e l’anima”
Malika - per RFS
Il sapore di Dain era come vino, cioccolato, panna montata fluida e peccaminosa. Si sentì avvolgere dal desiderio più acuto, più pressante. Voleva sentirlo in bocca in tutta la sua lunghezza, liscia e solida. Voleva succhiarlo, avvolgerlo tutto con le labbra. Sentiva di aver bisogno di lui come l’aria nei polmoni.
Stregoni, succubi, ibridi e demoni, questi sono gli ingredienti che rendono questo romanzo a dir poco fantastico.
Le Ombre del Demone, purtroppo, è il secondo e ultimo capitolo della serie Compact of Sorceres che, a parer mio, lascia molti punti in sospeso. Se avessi potuto dare 5 stelle ++ lo avrei fatto, l’ho amato con tutta me stessa, anima e corpo. Mi ha lasciato un velo di amarezza quando sono arrivata all’ultima pagina. Il bello di questi due romanzi è che possono essere autoconclusivi perché entrambi hanno dei personaggi in comune, ma la storia verte su due coppie diverse.
In questo secondo volume vediamo svilupparsi la storia tra Vivien e Dain, amico e stregone dell’Alleanza, nonché amico di Ciarran.
Dain, dalle prime descrizioni, ha un’aria bohemienne, con spalle larghe e muscolatura asciutta, con tratti spigolosi e marcati, molto selvaggi. Capelli castano scuro cortissimi e un volto che lo rende sexy e irresistibile. Ora… sembra un figaccione assoluto, così come tutti i maschi alpha presenti all’interno dei paranormal romance, ma perché deve avere un AROMA DI LIME, PULITO E MASCHIO?! Questa è una cosa che non mi è mai stata chiara, perché questi maschioni devono sempre avere odori o profumi assurdi?
Vivien, invece, è una donna con un carattere da vera dura nel suo metro e settantacinque di altezza; è un’antropologa forense con occhi a mandorla del colore del muschio scuro, capelli a spazzola cortissimi color caffè con una punta di mogano, e un carattere brillante, forte ed intelligente.
Troviamo inoltre dei personaggi secondari, ma di fondamentale importanza per lo svolgersi della storia. Araminta, una donna più fredda del ghiaccio polare, con capelli nero pece e un’aura di oscura, nonché mamma di Vivien; i vecchi amici di Dain anch’essi stregoni e Talyn Baunn, uno stregone molto antico.
Il primo incontro tra Dain e Vivien è avvenuto per un consulto specialistico a causa di alcune vecchie e minacciose ossa ritrovate in vari grigri sparsi per il mondo. I demoni sono ancora alla ricerca di un modo per risvegliare il Solitario e farlo passare attraverso il continuum, o corrente del dragone, un fiume infinito di energia che scorre tra le dimensioni, e forse questa volta lo hanno trovato. Cercheranno, tramite i grigri di Bezal, sacchettini in raso rosso sparsi per il mondo e contenenti parti di sue ossa e capelli… dell’unico evocatore umano che secoli prima era stato in grado di rispedire il Solitario nel suo regno, di risvegliarlo e rievocarlo. Questo perché solo l’evocatore, il guardiano, poteva tenere a bada il demone chiamato nell’altro mondo.
L’attrazione tra i due è immediata, una tempesta di ormoni difficile da frenare. Lui però non ha nessuna intenzione di cedere a questa bellissima donna a causa del suo passato tormentato e doloroso, tuttavia questo sentimento si trasformerà lentamente in puro amore. Quest’autrice ha una capacità descrittiva formidabile, in grado di catturare l’attenzione del lettore e rapirlo tra le pagine, grazie anche all’eros che ne scaturisce. Il ritmo delle azioni è incalzante dopo la prima metà del libro, ricco di suspense e colpi di scena, l’ho trovato decisamente migliore del precedente. Se siete lettori amanti del paranormal romance, della suspense e del romanticismo con una grossa dose di erotismo questo libro fa decisamente per voi.
“Vivien era la sua luce. Era tutto per lui.l’amava. Niente mezze misure, l’amava con tutto il cuore e l’anima”
Malika - per RFS
August 14, 2021
Siamo giunti all'ultimo volume (ora che cominciavo ad intravedere qualche miglioramento) della serie Compact of Sorcerors che vede protagonisti un gruppo di stregoni che combattono contro i demoni che stanno cercando di evocare un potente demone. Ogni volume vede protagonista una coppia (i punti di vista sono soprattutto i loro) dunque il risvolto romantico si concretizza completamente ma per quanto riguarda i misteri che ruotano attorno al piano di evocare il demone alcune questioni restano in sospeso (un finale che lasciava presagire che la serie non doveva comprendere solo due volumi).
Sicuramente ha un ritmo molto più incalzante, intrigante e con un bel colpo di scena inaspettato, niente ripetizioni, il livello di sensualità è molto alto ma niente di volgare o a sproposito e anche se alcuni aspetti del risvolto romantico ricordano quelli del volume precedente (per esempio l'innamoramento repentino), mi è piaciuta l'alchimia tra i due protagonisti.
Vivien è una donna che ha sofferto molto (il padre l'ha abbandonata, la madre è quasi sempre assente, il suo primo amore è morto in un incidente stradale) per cui ha evitato di aprire il suo cuore ad altri, salvo alla sua amica, convinta che prima o poi l'avrebbero abbandonata. E' una donna brillante, forte e indipendente. Dain, invece, è uno stregone che ha perso moglie e figlia (uccisi da alcuni demoni). A causa di questa perdita ha eretto un vero e proprio muro per cui decide di condurre una vita solitaria. E' affascinante, ricco, potente e molto generoso.
Altro tema ricorrente è che non esiste una netta distinzione tra ciò che è Bene e ciò che è Male dunque anche un demone può provare un senso di giustizia o uno stregone può accettare il lato oscuro senza necessariamente lasciarsi travolgere da esso.
Forse un volume per chiudere il cerchio lo avrei gradito.
Sicuramente ha un ritmo molto più incalzante, intrigante e con un bel colpo di scena inaspettato, niente ripetizioni, il livello di sensualità è molto alto ma niente di volgare o a sproposito e anche se alcuni aspetti del risvolto romantico ricordano quelli del volume precedente (per esempio l'innamoramento repentino), mi è piaciuta l'alchimia tra i due protagonisti.
Vivien è una donna che ha sofferto molto (il padre l'ha abbandonata, la madre è quasi sempre assente, il suo primo amore è morto in un incidente stradale) per cui ha evitato di aprire il suo cuore ad altri, salvo alla sua amica, convinta che prima o poi l'avrebbero abbandonata. E' una donna brillante, forte e indipendente. Dain, invece, è uno stregone che ha perso moglie e figlia (uccisi da alcuni demoni). A causa di questa perdita ha eretto un vero e proprio muro per cui decide di condurre una vita solitaria. E' affascinante, ricco, potente e molto generoso.
Altro tema ricorrente è che non esiste una netta distinzione tra ciò che è Bene e ciò che è Male dunque anche un demone può provare un senso di giustizia o uno stregone può accettare il lato oscuro senza necessariamente lasciarsi travolgere da esso.
Forse un volume per chiudere il cerchio lo avrei gradito.
August 22, 2022
La historia empieza con una chica arqueóloga que está en su año “sabático” después de pasar por demasiadas cosas, sobre todo forenses, ya que ella está especializada en ello.
Pero algo está ocurriendo en su vida, no recuerda muchas veces lo que ha pasado o qué ha estado haciendo durante horas. Esto le desconcierta muchísimo, además, tiene episodios donde su libido sexual aumenta considerablemente (sobre todo cuando encuentra a Dain).
Dain es un hechicero que protege el mundo de los humanos de los demonios, híbridos y todo lo relacionado. Él va a buscar a Vivien para que le examine un hueso, aunque no es un hueso cualquiera. A partir de ahí, ocurren muchos acontecimientos en donde se verán envueltos.
Y se verá que Vivien no es tan humana como aparenta ser…
La verdad es que la trama me ha encantado. Que esté contada en tercera persona pero con toques de primera me ha gustado muchísimo. Sinceramente no tenía expectativas altas con este libro, ha sido un grave error prejuzgarlo.
Los personajes tienen un pasado bastante triste y traumático. La verdad es que la construcción de ellos está muy bien. No es que haya una evolución a los largo del libro, son lo que son y se han descrito desde un principio.
Ella es una chica independiente, fuerte, inteligente y que se las arregla solita sin la ayuda de nadie, además de ser muy bella. Distante y le cuesta confiar en los demás.
Él también es bastante conservador. Lo describe como un hombre musculoso y tremendamente atractivo. No ha dado hincapié en su inteligencia pero sí se hace notar en varias ocasiones. Es muy protector y podría decirse que en cierta manera muy posesivo con Vivien. A mucha gente no le gusta eso, a mí sí, en los libros sí. Y este hombre está perfecto en este libro.
Las escenas entre ellos dos son… no tengo palabras, me encantan las escenas del libro donde están juntos. Y como la autora narra los pensamientos de cada desde la tercera persona. Es que me he metido de lleno.
Al principio sobre todo, los corte entre un capítulo y otro me rayaban un poco. Porque cambian de personajes y de entorno de una manera muy repentina. Entonces me desubica un poco. Más adelante ya voy cogiendo los cachos mejor y entendiendo.
La historia se lee bastante rápido, y es muy imaginativa, al menos yo he podido poner en mi cabeza una película mientras leía el libro y, considero que eso es algo muy importante.
Siento un poco que ha salido, como dicen muchos lectores, de “wattpad”. Y la verdad es que en Wattpad es donde siempre me he encontrado historias pertubadoras y que satisfacen mis necesidades en cuestión de hombres potentes y mujeres empoderadas pero con “necesidad” de un hombre que la proteja. Así queeee… por esa parte guay JAJAJAJA
Mis ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(4/5) a este libro. Se las merece la verdad, sobre todo porque ha conseguido lo que muchos otros libros en esta época de verano no han logrado: que los lea enteros y en poquísimo tiempo. JAJAJAJAJA🤣🤣🤣
Pero algo está ocurriendo en su vida, no recuerda muchas veces lo que ha pasado o qué ha estado haciendo durante horas. Esto le desconcierta muchísimo, además, tiene episodios donde su libido sexual aumenta considerablemente (sobre todo cuando encuentra a Dain).
Dain es un hechicero que protege el mundo de los humanos de los demonios, híbridos y todo lo relacionado. Él va a buscar a Vivien para que le examine un hueso, aunque no es un hueso cualquiera. A partir de ahí, ocurren muchos acontecimientos en donde se verán envueltos.
Y se verá que Vivien no es tan humana como aparenta ser…
La verdad es que la trama me ha encantado. Que esté contada en tercera persona pero con toques de primera me ha gustado muchísimo. Sinceramente no tenía expectativas altas con este libro, ha sido un grave error prejuzgarlo.
Los personajes tienen un pasado bastante triste y traumático. La verdad es que la construcción de ellos está muy bien. No es que haya una evolución a los largo del libro, son lo que son y se han descrito desde un principio.
Ella es una chica independiente, fuerte, inteligente y que se las arregla solita sin la ayuda de nadie, además de ser muy bella. Distante y le cuesta confiar en los demás.
Él también es bastante conservador. Lo describe como un hombre musculoso y tremendamente atractivo. No ha dado hincapié en su inteligencia pero sí se hace notar en varias ocasiones. Es muy protector y podría decirse que en cierta manera muy posesivo con Vivien. A mucha gente no le gusta eso, a mí sí, en los libros sí. Y este hombre está perfecto en este libro.
Las escenas entre ellos dos son… no tengo palabras, me encantan las escenas del libro donde están juntos. Y como la autora narra los pensamientos de cada desde la tercera persona. Es que me he metido de lleno.
Al principio sobre todo, los corte entre un capítulo y otro me rayaban un poco. Porque cambian de personajes y de entorno de una manera muy repentina. Entonces me desubica un poco. Más adelante ya voy cogiendo los cachos mejor y entendiendo.
La historia se lee bastante rápido, y es muy imaginativa, al menos yo he podido poner en mi cabeza una película mientras leía el libro y, considero que eso es algo muy importante.
Siento un poco que ha salido, como dicen muchos lectores, de “wattpad”. Y la verdad es que en Wattpad es donde siempre me he encontrado historias pertubadoras y que satisfacen mis necesidades en cuestión de hombres potentes y mujeres empoderadas pero con “necesidad” de un hombre que la proteja. Así queeee… por esa parte guay JAJAJAJA
Mis ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(4/5) a este libro. Se las merece la verdad, sobre todo porque ha conseguido lo que muchos otros libros en esta época de verano no han logrado: que los lea enteros y en poquísimo tiempo. JAJAJAJAJA🤣🤣🤣
December 1, 2017
I enjoyed this book. I like this series less than the Sins one but more than the Dark one.
This was a good, entertaining book. I saw bits of it coming, but not all of it, and I thoroughly enjoyed the journey.
One thing that did annoy me was the lack of section breaks. We frequently switched viewpoints with no warning. Worse, we sometimes jumped to an entirely different place. One paragraph, we're with one set of characters, next paragraph we've jumped to an entirely different place/time with completely different people and a different viewpoint. It was quite jarring and sometimes confusing.
Overall, I enjoyed the book and I'm quite disappointed that the author seems to have abandoned this series. This book was released years ago and there doesn't appear to be a book 3. It's a shame because I'd have liked the stories of Darqun, Javier, and Baunn. The author spent time fleshing them out, especially Darqun, and I'd love to read their stories.
This was a good, entertaining book. I saw bits of it coming, but not all of it, and I thoroughly enjoyed the journey.
One thing that did annoy me was the lack of section breaks. We frequently switched viewpoints with no warning. Worse, we sometimes jumped to an entirely different place. One paragraph, we're with one set of characters, next paragraph we've jumped to an entirely different place/time with completely different people and a different viewpoint. It was quite jarring and sometimes confusing.
Overall, I enjoyed the book and I'm quite disappointed that the author seems to have abandoned this series. This book was released years ago and there doesn't appear to be a book 3. It's a shame because I'd have liked the stories of Darqun, Javier, and Baunn. The author spent time fleshing them out, especially Darqun, and I'd love to read their stories.
October 6, 2020
The Compact of Sorcerers have been guarding the human world from the demon dimension for centuries by a wall of magic. A recent near breach revealed a sorcerer betrayer and uncovered a powerful new breed of sorcerer. Now a plot is brewing to try to bring the demons over again. Also a serial killer is sucking the life from mortal victims. Into this mess comes Dr. Vivien Cairn forensic anthropologist, sought out by the sorcerers to investigate the bones found in a collection of gris-gris bags. One sorcerer, Dain feels a dark pull from her and determines to keep her under watch. Vivien is strongly drawn to him but also feels she is going mad as chunks for her time seem to disappear. These two must figure out how to save the world and what is happening to Vivien. An action packed by gory story; a solid end to the series.
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November 22, 2021Eve Silver has written some very fun romance novels, and this is one of them. You have a Sorcerer who meets a woman who doesn't know anything about his world, and has spent her adult life becoming a forensic anthropologist, where she helps put killers away by studying the bones. They are drawn together when she is attacked by hybrids and demons, and can't figure out why the draw is so strong. There's a great twist at the end, which makes me wish for more in this series. I really enjoyed it.
November 8, 2023
Le doy 5 estrellas porque es el primer libro en físico que compré de los 11 que ya tengo (sé que son pocos pero voy ampliando mi colección) y quiero decir que me ha gustado, es una historia corta, pero con una trama atrapanta y bien desarrollada, con personajes únicos y que definitivamente volvería a leer.
October 23, 2012
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En esta segunda entrega de la saga se nos relata la historia de Dain Hawkins, el hechicero ilusionista que tras la traición del Antiguo sufre un desmoronamiento personal, y la de Vivien Cairn, una antropóloga que sufre lapsus de memoria y que se verá envuelta en la lucha de los hechiceros contra los demonios por unos motivos inicialmente profesionales que luego pasan a ser personales.
Este libro nos proporciona escenas subiditas de tono mucho más pronto de lo que nos esperamos, por lo que empieza más fuerte que su predecesor a ese respecto. El estilo de escritura de Eve sigue el mismo modelo que en "El beso del demonio", sencillo, directo y provocativo, manteniendo la intriga bastante bien (aunque debo decir que peca un poco de predecible en algunas partes del argumento, pero esto no desmerece la lectura).
Continúa relatándonos la historia que hila todas las partes, la lucha contra el Solitario y sus secuaces, pero a diferencia del primero, se centra bastante más en los personajes (esto hace que la trama principal que está de fondo quede un poco flojilla). Esto nos permite conocerlos mejor y además seguimos conociendo a los demás miembros de la Alianza, lo que es un punto fuerte, ya que nos da una buena visión de conjunto del grupo.
Los personajes principales, como ya he dicho, son Dain y Vivien, ambos perfectamente descritos y con personalidades muy bien definidas. El primero es un hechicero que por fiarse no se fía ni de su propia sombra, un hombre con un pasado lleno de pérdidas y traiciones que lo han marcado profundamente, y que cuando conoce a Vivien, esta despierta en él unos instintos tiempo atrás enterrados en lo profundo de su ser, lo que hará que esté en constante lucha interna entre lo que desea y lo que debe hacer. (Ainss cómo me gusta este personaje...estoy deseando conocer a los demás, esperemos que la autora no tarde mucho en escribir la tercera parte).
Vivien por su parte es una científica renombrada, una mujer analítica con los pies en la tierra, cuyo mundo da un revés cuando descubre la existencia de los demonios y de los hechiceros, y del estrecho vínculo que tienen con su propia vida. En un intento de racionalizar lo que ocurre decide que se está volviendo loca, pero poco a poco, y a pesar de su reticencia, va aceptando el mundo que acaba de engullirla para poder sobrevivir, y descubrimos que es de armas tomar.
Como personajes secundarios aparecen todos los miembros de la Alianza que ya conocíamos del libro anterior: Ciarran, Clea, Javi, Darqun, el Antiguo... y aparecen un par de ellos nuevos, además de la madre de Vivien. Vamos conociendo pequeños retazos de la vida de todos ellos y nos vamos formando una imagen mental más completa del equipo.
Con una redacción vívida y llena de escenas intensas El Hechizo del Demonio nos sumerge de nuevo en el mundo de la Alianza de los Hechiceros y su lucha contra los demonios de otro plano, en sus intrigas, sus traiciones y el establecimiento de nuevas relaciones. Aunque la historia principal se deja un poco de lado en este libro para mostrarnos a los personajes de una forma más profunda, la lectura merece la pena por completo para todos aquell@s amantes de la romántica paranormal.
Yo le doy un 4 de 5
En esta segunda entrega de la saga se nos relata la historia de Dain Hawkins, el hechicero ilusionista que tras la traición del Antiguo sufre un desmoronamiento personal, y la de Vivien Cairn, una antropóloga que sufre lapsus de memoria y que se verá envuelta en la lucha de los hechiceros contra los demonios por unos motivos inicialmente profesionales que luego pasan a ser personales.
Este libro nos proporciona escenas subiditas de tono mucho más pronto de lo que nos esperamos, por lo que empieza más fuerte que su predecesor a ese respecto. El estilo de escritura de Eve sigue el mismo modelo que en "El beso del demonio", sencillo, directo y provocativo, manteniendo la intriga bastante bien (aunque debo decir que peca un poco de predecible en algunas partes del argumento, pero esto no desmerece la lectura).
Continúa relatándonos la historia que hila todas las partes, la lucha contra el Solitario y sus secuaces, pero a diferencia del primero, se centra bastante más en los personajes (esto hace que la trama principal que está de fondo quede un poco flojilla). Esto nos permite conocerlos mejor y además seguimos conociendo a los demás miembros de la Alianza, lo que es un punto fuerte, ya que nos da una buena visión de conjunto del grupo.
Los personajes principales, como ya he dicho, son Dain y Vivien, ambos perfectamente descritos y con personalidades muy bien definidas. El primero es un hechicero que por fiarse no se fía ni de su propia sombra, un hombre con un pasado lleno de pérdidas y traiciones que lo han marcado profundamente, y que cuando conoce a Vivien, esta despierta en él unos instintos tiempo atrás enterrados en lo profundo de su ser, lo que hará que esté en constante lucha interna entre lo que desea y lo que debe hacer. (Ainss cómo me gusta este personaje...estoy deseando conocer a los demás, esperemos que la autora no tarde mucho en escribir la tercera parte).
Vivien por su parte es una científica renombrada, una mujer analítica con los pies en la tierra, cuyo mundo da un revés cuando descubre la existencia de los demonios y de los hechiceros, y del estrecho vínculo que tienen con su propia vida. En un intento de racionalizar lo que ocurre decide que se está volviendo loca, pero poco a poco, y a pesar de su reticencia, va aceptando el mundo que acaba de engullirla para poder sobrevivir, y descubrimos que es de armas tomar.
Como personajes secundarios aparecen todos los miembros de la Alianza que ya conocíamos del libro anterior: Ciarran, Clea, Javi, Darqun, el Antiguo... y aparecen un par de ellos nuevos, además de la madre de Vivien. Vamos conociendo pequeños retazos de la vida de todos ellos y nos vamos formando una imagen mental más completa del equipo.
Con una redacción vívida y llena de escenas intensas El Hechizo del Demonio nos sumerge de nuevo en el mundo de la Alianza de los Hechiceros y su lucha contra los demonios de otro plano, en sus intrigas, sus traiciones y el establecimiento de nuevas relaciones. Aunque la historia principal se deja un poco de lado en este libro para mostrarnos a los personajes de una forma más profunda, la lectura merece la pena por completo para todos aquell@s amantes de la romántica paranormal.
Yo le doy un 4 de 5
April 9, 2022
Good idea but where is the story?? Way too many POV to even keep the story alive. Super boring and I skipped many chapters just so it would be over.
December 3, 2008
Eve Silver is a best-selling author, with this book, Demon’s Hunger, following her title, Demon’s Kiss. Eve Silver holds two post secondary degrees. She teaches microbiology and human anatomy at a local college. After school she returns to romance, having found her own happily-ever-after with her husband and two sons.
Forensic anthropologist, Vivien Cairn, has come to the conclusion that she is losing her mind. Her sex drive is off the charts and she’s blacking out; losing chunks of time with no memory of where or what she was doing. While examining one of many charm gris-gris bags, Vivien finds herself being rescued from a demon attack by a very sexy stranger, forcing her to question her sanity and what she always saw as reality. It was Dain Hawkins job to protect the wall between the human and demon realms, along with the Compact of Sorcerers known as the brotherhood. Torn between a seeded desire for Vivien and an ancient duty, Sorcerer Dain suspects that Vivien’s mysterious symptoms are in connection to a series of murderous crimes. Can he save her from the evil that threatens to claim her? Better yet, should he?
I was a little put off by the immediate lust and sex drive when related to Vivien in the beginning of the book, as I found it unrealistic even for paranormal. After getting into the story and closer to chapter three, I quickly saw why and where it was going, and changed my mind. I mention this only because I don’t want future readers to come to the same conclusion to brashly. I do believe that this book is the second in a series, however I had no difficulty picking it up and following the story. I love trilogy books or series books that give you closure and still prelude the next one. It makes for a very satisfying experience.
Eve Silver is just emerging into the paranormal romance scene, but I have no hesitation in stating that this is not the last we will see of her. She skillfully throws you into a world beyond possibilities and makes you believe it’s reality- taking you away from everything but the pages you’re captivated by and the characters you want to be. It was a very sound plot, with enough twists and questions to keep you glued. I didn’t find any dead spots and I found the first and secondary characters relatable.
Demon’s Hunger, by Eve Silver, is a tantalizing, dark, and magically fun read… sure to leave you satisfied in every way.
Kelly Moran
Author and Reviewer
Forensic anthropologist, Vivien Cairn, has come to the conclusion that she is losing her mind. Her sex drive is off the charts and she’s blacking out; losing chunks of time with no memory of where or what she was doing. While examining one of many charm gris-gris bags, Vivien finds herself being rescued from a demon attack by a very sexy stranger, forcing her to question her sanity and what she always saw as reality. It was Dain Hawkins job to protect the wall between the human and demon realms, along with the Compact of Sorcerers known as the brotherhood. Torn between a seeded desire for Vivien and an ancient duty, Sorcerer Dain suspects that Vivien’s mysterious symptoms are in connection to a series of murderous crimes. Can he save her from the evil that threatens to claim her? Better yet, should he?
I was a little put off by the immediate lust and sex drive when related to Vivien in the beginning of the book, as I found it unrealistic even for paranormal. After getting into the story and closer to chapter three, I quickly saw why and where it was going, and changed my mind. I mention this only because I don’t want future readers to come to the same conclusion to brashly. I do believe that this book is the second in a series, however I had no difficulty picking it up and following the story. I love trilogy books or series books that give you closure and still prelude the next one. It makes for a very satisfying experience.
Eve Silver is just emerging into the paranormal romance scene, but I have no hesitation in stating that this is not the last we will see of her. She skillfully throws you into a world beyond possibilities and makes you believe it’s reality- taking you away from everything but the pages you’re captivated by and the characters you want to be. It was a very sound plot, with enough twists and questions to keep you glued. I didn’t find any dead spots and I found the first and secondary characters relatable.
Demon’s Hunger, by Eve Silver, is a tantalizing, dark, and magically fun read… sure to leave you satisfied in every way.
Kelly Moran
Author and Reviewer
October 28, 2012
TRAMA: L'antropologa forense Vivien Cairn teme di aver perso la testa per sempre. La sua libido è fuori controllo e il desiderio la rende cieca, tanto da provocarle una sorta di amnesia temporanea. Sarà l'intervento di un estraneo terribilmente sexy a farle realizzare che in gioco c'è molto di più della sua sanità mentale. E mentre un killer spietato miete una vittima dopo l'altra, e Dain Hawkins si fa strada tra piste indecifrabili e coincidenze troppo evidenti per essere ignorate, i due capiranno che forse i crimini che imperversano sono collegati agli strani comportamenti della donna. Ma questo non scoraggia Dain, che vorrebbe spingersi oltre con Vivien, e così lei dovrà confrontarsi con il peggiore dei suoi incubi, ma anche con una passione sconosciuta e senza limiti che riscriverà per sempre il suo destino. Cos'è più insidioso, l'oscurità di un demone o il terrore di perdersi fra le braccia dell'amore privo di freni?
Secondo volume della Demon series. Il protagonista maschile è Dain ,già conosciuto nel romanzo Il bacio del demone. Lei è Vivien Cairn un’antropologa forense che nell’ultimo periodo è soggetta a dei lunghi black out di cui non ha ricordi. I due si incontrano perché Dain ha bisogno del suo aiuto per identificare delle ossa(che si scoprirà serviranno per portare in vita il primo evocatore del Solitario). Dopo duecento pagine di sguardi ardenti e allusioni nemmeno troppo velate,fra i due sfocia la passione. Scene hot,azione,magia,amore,desiderio. Quest’ultimo fa da padrone in buona parte del romanzo perché in realtà Vivien (ma lei non lo sa)un demone succube che si nutre della vita degli altri facendo sesso e al tempo stesso una strega. Dain perciò,pur di non farla morire di fame ,sacrificherà(adesso non esageriamo!) sé stesso in una notte di fuoco che lo priverà dei poteri ma che li legherà ancora di più. Accanto ai protagonisti troviamo la madre di lei,Araminta(succubo anche lei),l’amica di lei Amy ma conosciamo anche altri stregoni, fra cui Baunn e Shay(il padre defunto di Vivien). Di sicuro mi è piaciuto più del precedente. I dialoghi sono più stimolanti e la storia più accattivante e riprende Il bacio del demone perché anche qui fanno la loro comparsa,in più di un’occasione Ciarran e Clea. Il tema del ritorno del Solitario viene più sviluppato e ne comprendiamo meglio i motivi. Sempre una buona lettura perché ben scritto e scorrevole.
Secondo volume della Demon series. Il protagonista maschile è Dain ,già conosciuto nel romanzo Il bacio del demone. Lei è Vivien Cairn un’antropologa forense che nell’ultimo periodo è soggetta a dei lunghi black out di cui non ha ricordi. I due si incontrano perché Dain ha bisogno del suo aiuto per identificare delle ossa(che si scoprirà serviranno per portare in vita il primo evocatore del Solitario). Dopo duecento pagine di sguardi ardenti e allusioni nemmeno troppo velate,fra i due sfocia la passione. Scene hot,azione,magia,amore,desiderio. Quest’ultimo fa da padrone in buona parte del romanzo perché in realtà Vivien (ma lei non lo sa)un demone succube che si nutre della vita degli altri facendo sesso e al tempo stesso una strega. Dain perciò,pur di non farla morire di fame ,sacrificherà(adesso non esageriamo!) sé stesso in una notte di fuoco che lo priverà dei poteri ma che li legherà ancora di più. Accanto ai protagonisti troviamo la madre di lei,Araminta(succubo anche lei),l’amica di lei Amy ma conosciamo anche altri stregoni, fra cui Baunn e Shay(il padre defunto di Vivien). Di sicuro mi è piaciuto più del precedente. I dialoghi sono più stimolanti e la storia più accattivante e riprende Il bacio del demone perché anche qui fanno la loro comparsa,in più di un’occasione Ciarran e Clea. Il tema del ritorno del Solitario viene più sviluppato e ne comprendiamo meglio i motivi. Sempre una buona lettura perché ben scritto e scorrevole.
November 25, 2008
Demon's Hunger by Eve Silver
Paranormal Romance Mass Market Paperback - November 25, 2008
4 ½ stars
Eve Silver, once again, returns to the fantastic world of sorcerers protecting humans from bloodthirsty demons. She seamlessly combines horror, the paranormal and mystery into a book that is well worth the wait.
For those who love her gothic romance, I highly recommend this book as it has many of the same elements to thrill and keep you in suspense. I know I was really thrown at the end. Plus you are sure to love her fascinating paranormal world!
Vivien thinks she is loosing her mind as she begins to discover that large blocks of time are missing from her memory. What has she done? Where has she been? She believes she is going mad. When the mysterious Dain visits her, she becomes suspicious of his plea for help and her highly unusual attraction to him. Especially since soon after his arrival she is suddenly attacked by demons.
Dain is a sorcerer who has lived centuries. He needs Vivien's knowledge as a forensic anthologist to track down a serial killer. The problem is, he can't keep his mission separate from his desire for her. Dain's past has left him wary of love. Since then he has only been comfortable with 2 goals: magic and vengeance.
When demons attack Vivien, Dain knows that Vivian is safest with him and he finds himself wanting to protect her. As both seek to unravel the mystery of Vivien's memory gaps, explore their explosive passion and hunt down a serial killer they are drawn towards a chilling path neither expects.
Eve Silver has written a fascinating tale with characters I grew to love. If you enjoy thrillers, the paranormal, strong characters and unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat... then THIS is the book for you!
Reviewed by Steph from Bookaholics Romance Book Club
Paranormal Romance Mass Market Paperback - November 25, 2008
4 ½ stars
Eve Silver, once again, returns to the fantastic world of sorcerers protecting humans from bloodthirsty demons. She seamlessly combines horror, the paranormal and mystery into a book that is well worth the wait.
For those who love her gothic romance, I highly recommend this book as it has many of the same elements to thrill and keep you in suspense. I know I was really thrown at the end. Plus you are sure to love her fascinating paranormal world!
Vivien thinks she is loosing her mind as she begins to discover that large blocks of time are missing from her memory. What has she done? Where has she been? She believes she is going mad. When the mysterious Dain visits her, she becomes suspicious of his plea for help and her highly unusual attraction to him. Especially since soon after his arrival she is suddenly attacked by demons.
Dain is a sorcerer who has lived centuries. He needs Vivien's knowledge as a forensic anthologist to track down a serial killer. The problem is, he can't keep his mission separate from his desire for her. Dain's past has left him wary of love. Since then he has only been comfortable with 2 goals: magic and vengeance.
When demons attack Vivien, Dain knows that Vivian is safest with him and he finds himself wanting to protect her. As both seek to unravel the mystery of Vivien's memory gaps, explore their explosive passion and hunt down a serial killer they are drawn towards a chilling path neither expects.
Eve Silver has written a fascinating tale with characters I grew to love. If you enjoy thrillers, the paranormal, strong characters and unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat... then THIS is the book for you!
Reviewed by Steph from Bookaholics Romance Book Club
September 20, 2019
No puedo estar más contenta, y es que la autora me hizo caso!! Si en el primer volumen, Eve Silmer me hablaba del hechicero-demonio Ciarran D´Arbois, en este nos habla de un compañero suyo, jujuju, Dain Hawkins, también hechicero y no nos vamos a engañar, esta el muchacho para mojar pan (no soy objetiva lo sé, pero me gusta esta saga, aparte mirad la portada!! jajajaja)
La trama de este segundo volumen, nos encontramos con la protagonista, que es Vivien, una joven antropologa, que tiene en mente investigar unas extrañas bolsitas que esconden unos huesos, su vida es solitaria hasta que de pronto su vida se complica, viene Dain, nada más verlo siente hambre de el (como la entiendo!! jajajaja) el por su parte se hace el interesante y se auto convence de que esta mejor solo, pero la necesita para que investigue acerca de un hueso que no para de hacerle sentirse diferente, más maligno...
Pero nada es lo que parece, esos dos se necesitan muchísimo más de lo que creen y con un desenlace de infarto!
En el segundo volumen la autora nos vuelve a traer a nuestros hechiceros cañones, y yo con eso ya soy feliz, la trama me ha parecido interesante, juega con lo que pasó con el primer tomo sigue esa línea de investigación y además añade a una nueva chica, Vivien, para que Dain pueda tener su propia historia!
Pero hay una sorpresita, y es que Ciarran, también sale!!
Para terminar, voy a mojarme, creo que el tercero se hablara de Baunn, ahora hablará de Javier, y quedaré fatal, pero estoy casi segura, más que nada por las últimas páginas, a ver si acierto!! Esperemos que no se haga de rogar y dentro de poco nos traigan una portada de infarto!!
August 8, 2025
Taking a year off because she's experiencing blackouts, the heroine wakes up on morning to find the hero at the door wanting her to look at some bones he has. She knows they're not human bones from the jump and when they're attacked by demons and hybrids, the hero kidnapped her to keep her safe.
The hero, a wicked Sorcerer guardian, started off a smiling, cheeky guy but as the story went on he became depressed and saulky. I didn't like it. The heroine is a succubus but doesn't know it so she's not having sex and in turn she's starving to death.
From the jump, all the heroine thinks about is sex and how sexy Dain is and how she wants to touch him. It honestly became a little boring, borderline creepy as the hero wasn't completely obsessed by her as she was by him. Don't get me wrong, the hero found her incredibly attractive and found himself growing possessive and protective of her but it wasn't to the degree that every thought was about the other person.
Also the heroine was clingy. The hero leaves the room or the apartment for 5 minutes and she's depressed about everyone living her...Jesus he left to kill a demon he sensed, give the guy a break! I wasn't invested in these characters as I was in the previous book as I didn't feel like they had that much character to them. You get a little back story about how the hero's wife and child died but otherwise nothing else is explained about what makes him tick.
The heroine was portrayed as nothing more than a sexed up fiend. The hero tried to say he was attracted to her damsel in distress and bravery but I honestly just she was felt bland. There's a subplot of a serial killer and blah blah blah. Not lovely this one as much as I hoped to.
The hero, a wicked Sorcerer guardian, started off a smiling, cheeky guy but as the story went on he became depressed and saulky. I didn't like it. The heroine is a succubus but doesn't know it so she's not having sex and in turn she's starving to death.
From the jump, all the heroine thinks about is sex and how sexy Dain is and how she wants to touch him. It honestly became a little boring, borderline creepy as the hero wasn't completely obsessed by her as she was by him. Don't get me wrong, the hero found her incredibly attractive and found himself growing possessive and protective of her but it wasn't to the degree that every thought was about the other person.
Also the heroine was clingy. The hero leaves the room or the apartment for 5 minutes and she's depressed about everyone living her...Jesus he left to kill a demon he sensed, give the guy a break! I wasn't invested in these characters as I was in the previous book as I didn't feel like they had that much character to them. You get a little back story about how the hero's wife and child died but otherwise nothing else is explained about what makes him tick.
The heroine was portrayed as nothing more than a sexed up fiend. The hero tried to say he was attracted to her damsel in distress and bravery but I honestly just she was felt bland. There's a subplot of a serial killer and blah blah blah. Not lovely this one as much as I hoped to.
December 21, 2008
Forensic anthropologist Vivien Cairn has been feeling weird lately. She wakes up having missed hours of time. Dain Hawkins is a sorcerer. He is part of a brotherhood, sworn to protect the space between humans and demons. Dain saves Vivien from a demon attack. For Vivien being rescued is just the start of how quickly things go from bad to worse for her. She gets propelled into Dain’s world filled with demons, sorcerers, succubus and other creatures. Dain has never seen anyone so beautiful as Vivien or felt such a strong attraction. But before Dain can make a move, he will have to stop a killer.
There is a succubus killing people. It has no mercy. It only knows one thing…that is thirst. The closer Dain gets to putting a stop to the succubus, the closer he puts Vivien in harms way. Dain may have to make a decision to which is more important to him…stopping a succubus or protecting Vivien.
Demon’s Hunger is the second book in The Compact of Sorcerers series by Eve Silver. I found myself memorized by this book. I came close to almost forgoing sleep to finish reading Demon’s Hunger, it was that good. The attraction between Vivien and Dain was hot. This is because they lusted for each other and they never hooked up till close to the end of the book. I have read many paranormal novels but very few of them were about demons. Eve Silver did such wonderful job with Demon’s Hunger that I find myself lusting for more. I have already made sure to pick up a copy of Demon’s Kiss as soon as possible. Now that I have discovered Eve Silver, I will be all the rest of the books to follow in this series.
There is a succubus killing people. It has no mercy. It only knows one thing…that is thirst. The closer Dain gets to putting a stop to the succubus, the closer he puts Vivien in harms way. Dain may have to make a decision to which is more important to him…stopping a succubus or protecting Vivien.
Demon’s Hunger is the second book in The Compact of Sorcerers series by Eve Silver. I found myself memorized by this book. I came close to almost forgoing sleep to finish reading Demon’s Hunger, it was that good. The attraction between Vivien and Dain was hot. This is because they lusted for each other and they never hooked up till close to the end of the book. I have read many paranormal novels but very few of them were about demons. Eve Silver did such wonderful job with Demon’s Hunger that I find myself lusting for more. I have already made sure to pick up a copy of Demon’s Kiss as soon as possible. Now that I have discovered Eve Silver, I will be all the rest of the books to follow in this series.
November 15, 2010
ok, here's the scoop - i've now read four of this author's books in two days. started with the eve kenin 'waste' books, then moved to these. so its quite possible i'm suffering burn out.
but...
this book offers absolutely nothing new. and i don't just mean from the first book to this one (although that's especially true) i mean the whole demon genre. plucky, intelligent heroine, who turns out to have some type of demon blood in her. gorgeous, intelligent 'other' hero, who manages to draw out heroine's innate 'other-ness' and together, they overcome adversity. usually in the form of a bad, bad demon.
and if you were to single out the first book in the series, to this one - the comparison is so similar as to be painful. how many women are there out there that have this type of 'other-ness' that will be a magnet for the bad, bad demons, but will in the end allow them to live for all eternity with their soul mate? enough for each one of the sorcerers in this brotherhood?
i paid full-money-honey for the ebook, which adds to my bitterness. $9.99 is a lot for one afternoon's read.
another but...
the writing is pretty good. the sex is awesome, and plentiful (total spoiler: doesn't hurt that the heroine's 'other-ness' is that she's a succubas). dark and gruesome enough in parts to soothe the schmarmy bits. nice little twist (which you may probably see coming, but i'm simple) at the end. which is why this puppy is getting 3 stars.
but...
this book offers absolutely nothing new. and i don't just mean from the first book to this one (although that's especially true) i mean the whole demon genre. plucky, intelligent heroine, who turns out to have some type of demon blood in her. gorgeous, intelligent 'other' hero, who manages to draw out heroine's innate 'other-ness' and together, they overcome adversity. usually in the form of a bad, bad demon.
and if you were to single out the first book in the series, to this one - the comparison is so similar as to be painful. how many women are there out there that have this type of 'other-ness' that will be a magnet for the bad, bad demons, but will in the end allow them to live for all eternity with their soul mate? enough for each one of the sorcerers in this brotherhood?
i paid full-money-honey for the ebook, which adds to my bitterness. $9.99 is a lot for one afternoon's read.
another but...
the writing is pretty good. the sex is awesome, and plentiful (total spoiler: doesn't hurt that the heroine's 'other-ness' is that she's a succubas). dark and gruesome enough in parts to soothe the schmarmy bits. nice little twist (which you may probably see coming, but i'm simple) at the end. which is why this puppy is getting 3 stars.
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July 22, 2011
Reviewed by Jen
This series is about a brotherhood called the Compact of Sorcerers who are sworn to protect humans from the demon realm. These men are immortal and have extraordinary and specialized powers to help them in their battle. And they are tortured souls, for how can we have a romance without external and internal conflict?
In Demon's Hunger we have Dain Hawkin's story. Dain's fight with the demons is quite personal since they killed his mortal wife and child centuries before. So, when he meets Vivien Cairn he doesn't want to be so completely drawn to her. And Vivien feels the same way since she's not had the best of luck with any sort of relationship since everyone seems to abandon her.
Let me start of by saying that I'm loving this series. I like this paranormal world that Eve Silver has created. It almost seems possible that there are demons and hybrids (half demon/half human, for lack of a better explanation) living among us. Her heroines are strong women and face their challenges and shortcomings head on with little complaint, which is quite refreshing. Demon's Hunger kept me enraptured and turning the pages. I didn't want to put the book down because I wanted to know what happened next without any delay. I highly recommend this series, and reading them in order (although the books do stand completely on their own).
This series is about a brotherhood called the Compact of Sorcerers who are sworn to protect humans from the demon realm. These men are immortal and have extraordinary and specialized powers to help them in their battle. And they are tortured souls, for how can we have a romance without external and internal conflict?
In Demon's Hunger we have Dain Hawkin's story. Dain's fight with the demons is quite personal since they killed his mortal wife and child centuries before. So, when he meets Vivien Cairn he doesn't want to be so completely drawn to her. And Vivien feels the same way since she's not had the best of luck with any sort of relationship since everyone seems to abandon her.
Let me start of by saying that I'm loving this series. I like this paranormal world that Eve Silver has created. It almost seems possible that there are demons and hybrids (half demon/half human, for lack of a better explanation) living among us. Her heroines are strong women and face their challenges and shortcomings head on with little complaint, which is quite refreshing. Demon's Hunger kept me enraptured and turning the pages. I didn't want to put the book down because I wanted to know what happened next without any delay. I highly recommend this series, and reading them in order (although the books do stand completely on their own).
August 31, 2016
Lo termine la semana pasada pero confieso que no tenía muchas ganas de hacer la reseña, la parte final no me gusto nada y eso contribuyo a que necesitara tiempo para procesar lo que había leído.
Es mejor que el primero, al menos los personajes principales; Vivien y Dain son más interesantes que Ciarran y Clea, así que eso es un gran punto a su favor porque si volvía a leer a personajes tan aburridos no se que hubiera pasado, probablemente no lo terminaría.
Sabía exactamente cómo se sentía, lo intensa que podía llegar a ser la añoranza, el doloroso deseo de tener una oportunidad de decir adiós.
La historia no sorprende mucho, de hecho por momentos es realmente predecible, desconozco si hay más libros en la serie, pero de momento agradecería que no los hubiese porque la verdad es que no me enganché de ellos, tanto que tarde bastante en leer los 2.
Antes de terminarlo me dije que debo de descansar de lo paranormal un rato porque al menos éste y el anterior no me sorprendieron y me encontraba queriendo hacer otras cosas mientras estaba leyendo y eso nunca es bueno.
Como lo mencione antes, es mucho mejor que el primero pero el porque del comportamiento extraño de Vivien no me gusto, sentí que estaba viendo un episodio de Lost Girl y ahí dejo de tener sentido la historia, porque no iba tan mal pero creo que la autora se fue por el lado fácil y predecible.
Es mejor que el primero, al menos los personajes principales; Vivien y Dain son más interesantes que Ciarran y Clea, así que eso es un gran punto a su favor porque si volvía a leer a personajes tan aburridos no se que hubiera pasado, probablemente no lo terminaría.
Sabía exactamente cómo se sentía, lo intensa que podía llegar a ser la añoranza, el doloroso deseo de tener una oportunidad de decir adiós.
La historia no sorprende mucho, de hecho por momentos es realmente predecible, desconozco si hay más libros en la serie, pero de momento agradecería que no los hubiese porque la verdad es que no me enganché de ellos, tanto que tarde bastante en leer los 2.
Antes de terminarlo me dije que debo de descansar de lo paranormal un rato porque al menos éste y el anterior no me sorprendieron y me encontraba queriendo hacer otras cosas mientras estaba leyendo y eso nunca es bueno.
Como lo mencione antes, es mucho mejor que el primero pero el porque del comportamiento extraño de Vivien no me gusto, sentí que estaba viendo un episodio de Lost Girl y ahí dejo de tener sentido la historia, porque no iba tan mal pero creo que la autora se fue por el lado fácil y predecible.
August 23, 2015
Questo secondo capitolo della serie Compact of Sorcerers si mantiene sugli stessi livelli del precedente Il bacio del Demone, libro carino, godibile, lettura non impegnativa, niente di più. A mio avviso, per poter essere considerato ad un livello maggiore, dovrebbe avere quegli approfondimenti sui temi che qui sono solo accennati (mi viene in mente, per esempio, la Ione e la sua serie Demonica, che è di un’altra levatura); oltretutto, leggo qui, che per il momento non sono previsti nuovi volumi :-O Ma allora perché infarcire questo libro di nuovi interessanti personaggi? (penso a Baunn, Javier) Perché lasciare il finale della trama portante così in sospeso? Perché inserire tutte quelle mini informazioni sullo strano passato di Darqun? Credevo fosse il protagonista del 3 capitolo e non vedevo l’ora di leggere di questo stregone che non sopporta il silenzio, la solitudine e che sembra apprezzare anche le più piccole cose che la vita gli offre, forse(?) a causa delle privazioni subite in passato, ma a quanto pare per il momento non si saprà un bel niente :(
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February 2, 2009
Demon’s Hunger
Written By: Eve Silver
Published By: Forever, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing, 2008, First Edition, 368 pages, softcover
ISBN 978-0446618939
Demon’s Hunger is a really creative and thrilling paranormal romance novel. The story is refreshingly unique with electrifying and imaginative plot twists that leave you with a feeling of intense satisfaction. The pacing is excellent with a smooth flow that surges into the magical and sexual confrontations between darkness and light. The characters are very likable; each with their own...
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Written By: Eve Silver
Published By: Forever, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing, 2008, First Edition, 368 pages, softcover
ISBN 978-0446618939
Demon’s Hunger is a really creative and thrilling paranormal romance novel. The story is refreshingly unique with electrifying and imaginative plot twists that leave you with a feeling of intense satisfaction. The pacing is excellent with a smooth flow that surges into the magical and sexual confrontations between darkness and light. The characters are very likable; each with their own...
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August 5, 2010
Demon’s Hunger by Eve Silver began at a slow, leisurely pace. Midway through, everything changed. I wasn’t able to put the book down, wrapped up in the mystery and suspense of finding the serial killer and figuring out what was wrong with Vivien.
In serial books like these, the heroes and heroines are often interchangeable from one book to the next. This wasn’t the case for Dain and Vivien. Dain is such a dynamic hero, dark but not dismal, brooding but not depressing, and Vivien was quirky and intelligent without being too naïve.
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In serial books like these, the heroes and heroines are often interchangeable from one book to the next. This wasn’t the case for Dain and Vivien. Dain is such a dynamic hero, dark but not dismal, brooding but not depressing, and Vivien was quirky and intelligent without being too naïve.
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December 3, 2008
This second novel in the Compact of Sorcerers series is just as good as the first book if not better.
Even though this book can be read as a stand-alone I highly recommend reading Demon's Kiss first for all of the character and background information.
Ms. Silver has again written a fast-paced suspenseful tale filled with romance and intrigue that kept me turning the pages from beginning to end all in one sitting.
Fantastic characters ~ I can't wait to read the rest of their stories in the next installments.
Even though this book can be read as a stand-alone I highly recommend reading Demon's Kiss first for all of the character and background information.
Ms. Silver has again written a fast-paced suspenseful tale filled with romance and intrigue that kept me turning the pages from beginning to end all in one sitting.
Fantastic characters ~ I can't wait to read the rest of their stories in the next installments.
April 21, 2010
I do have to say that Demon’s Hunger wasn’t all that bad. It was still a good story, with some interesting characters, but a little underdeveloped. I wouldn’t be against reading more in this series, but right now, I’m not heading out to look for more. I have other books in my eyesight and this series hasn’t distracted me from them.
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January 6, 2013
3 1/2
E' passato parecchio tempo da quando ho letto il primo e non mi ricordo molto tranne il fatto che non mi era molto piaciuto per i protagonisti eternamente arrapati (dal primo sguardo XD) e una certa superficialità nella storia e nei personaggi; errori che ho riscontrato anche in questo 2° ma un pò più attenuati, gli altri stregoni sono simpatici e anche la guerra ha interessanti sviluppi. Peccato per il finale aperto e non c'è neanche un seguito quindi non sapremo mai come va a finire XD
E' passato parecchio tempo da quando ho letto il primo e non mi ricordo molto tranne il fatto che non mi era molto piaciuto per i protagonisti eternamente arrapati (dal primo sguardo XD) e una certa superficialità nella storia e nei personaggi; errori che ho riscontrato anche in questo 2° ma un pò più attenuati, gli altri stregoni sono simpatici e anche la guerra ha interessanti sviluppi. Peccato per il finale aperto e non c'è neanche un seguito quindi non sapremo mai come va a finire XD
May 15, 2009
After reading the first novel in Eve Silver's Compact of Sorcerers series, I was hooked on the new world that she had created. The sequel was well worth the wait. The ease in the blending of action, suspense, romance and mystery is becoming a trademark for Ms. Silver's work. I look forward to reading the next book in this paranormal romance series.
Very recommended.
Very recommended.
September 27, 2009
First book in a more contemporary series than what she usually writes, and yet, still her style is such that you are drawn into the story immediately. In fact, thanks to her, I've grown to be an impatiant reader. If i'm not drawn into a story by the end of the first chapter, I don't bother with the rest of the book. (with hers, I'm generally sucked in by the end of the first page. LOL)
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