Devil at the Crossroads in Riptide Publishing

Jul 05, 2014 Vanessa North rated it really liked it

This story is quite obviously intended to be a parable, complete with the maxim at the end. As such, there are some moments where the preachiness goes a little over the top for my taste, hence the 4 stars and not 5.

However... it is very well written, with the kind of descriptive prose I enjoy. The setting in particular was very well done, it felt tangible, like I was right in the middle of it. The imagery was by turns stark then garish, and all very imaginatively painted.

My first read by Ms. Gre ...more

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Nov 10, 2013 Ayanna rated it really liked it

Shelves: reviewed, favorites, be-still-my-heart

I liked it because it honored the music. Too many musician romance things are only about...I dunno. The aftermath caused by being a musician? Something like that. It honored the music, but also didn't make it out to be some stupid sentient, mythical, magical force that can manifest and shit. It honors the music, but speaks of it casually enough that it seems the author truly has internalized the music instead of doing a "ooooh look at me. I can play music. Aren't I amazing and awesome? It's a ma ...more

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Sep 26, 2013 Lady*M rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, m-m-romance, paranormal

A legend says that Robert Johnson had sold his soul to the Devil to become a great blues musician. He spent his life traveling from town to town and, through only a handful of recordings, influenced generations of blues, rock 'n' roll and rock musicians. Very little is known of his life outside music.

Cornelia Grey tells a story of Logan Hart, a man whose story is similar to Johnson legend. But, this is the story behind the legend, behind the music. It's a seduction that doesn't end in the fiery ...more

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Oct 02, 2013 Shirley Frances rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2013, mm-read, read-2-review, glbt, reviewed

Knowing his time has come to pay up for his debt to the devil, Logan retreats to a beaten-down motel where he tries to drown his regrets in alcohol. Counting the seconds until the moment comes, he makes himself crazy, remembering the day he made the deal and what became of his life.

In appears Farfarello, but what he wants from Logan is not what Logan expects.

Cornelia Grey packed a punch in this short novella. It was gritty and dark and completely enthralling. Story-telling at its best!

I was comp ...more

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Sep 21, 2013 S E. Jakes rated it it was amazing

So excited for this one!

EDITED TO ADD:

This was one of those shorts that was so complete and still left you wanting more, but in the really good way. Like, I want sequels. This was like my fav show Supernatural (again, in a good way, because Cornelia took this and made it all her own...) Go read it!

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Nov 13, 2013 Thomaidha Papa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: m-m

5 Hearts
Review written for MM Good Book Reviews

The first thoughts ringing in my head right after I finished this book were: Fantastic, brilliant, freakin’ amazing.
This is such a wonderful story, not your typical deal with the devil no, the author takes it a step (or several) further and makes your head spin while constantly keeping you on your toes...

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