DEMON ENSLAVED
Lore is a Seminus half-breed demon who has been forced to act as his dark master’s assassin. Now to earn his freedom and save his sister’s life, he must complete one last kill. Powerful and ruthless, he’ll stop at nothing to carry out this deadly mission.
AN ANGEL TEMPTED
Idess is an earthbound angel with a wild side, sworn to protect the human Lore is targeting. She’s determined to thwart her wickedly handsome adversary by any means necessary-even if that means risking her vow of eternal chastity. But what begins as a simple seduction soon turns into a passion that leaves both angel and demon craving complete surrender.
Torn between duty and desire, Lore and Idess must join forces as they battle their attraction for each other. Because an enemy from the past is rising again-one hellbent on vengeance and unthinkable destruction.
Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione (Demonica #4)
January 26, 2010
Paranormal Romance
Paperback, 432 Pages
Forever
My heart goes into pitter-patter mode when I think of the Demonica series by Larissa Ione. Hot demons, great action, humorous and the kind of smut that makes you break out into a sweat. Ecstasy Unveiled did not disappoint – I was completely entertained throughout the story.
Lore is a Seminus demon who needs sex to survive, problem is, if anyone touches his glyphs or “dermoire” on his right arm, they drop dead instantly. Kind of a buzz kill in the bedroom. In the previous book in this series, Passion Unleashed, Lore discovers he has more family than just his sister Sin – he has three brothers – Eidolen, Shade and Wraith. While Lore’s problems in this book involve his brothers, they also have their arms full with violence and tempers erupting at the hospital for no obvious reason.
Lore brought back to life Kynan, a good friend of his brothers in that book, and Lore’s boss, Detharu, who Lore “works” as an assassin for is none too happy Lore gave life. Which means Lore is in for some torture and of course he doesn’t make it any easier with his smart-ass mouth.
Lore has one more kill to make, his 100th, before he is released from his slave status which will allow him and Sin to go free. Deth is not going to make it easy on him though. Deth gives him one last assignment to kill – with the twist of – if he does not achieve his goal in 96 hours, Sin will die – and let me just say, the person he has to kill is going to make things very difficult for Lore – very difficult.
Idess, a 2000 year old Memitim or guardian angel, is looking forward to the day she can finally ascend into heaven. She currently has two Primori, kind of like charges, she is looking after. Idess has not been the perfect angel, but she has taken a vow of celibacy and tries to live a moral life so she can fulfill her destiny and finally reunite with her brother Rami who is awaiting her. Before that can happen, Lore and Idess are both put to the test as Lore is assigned to kill one of Idess’ Primori. They are forced together as both their fates become entwined.
Ecstasy Unveiled is such a fun book to read. Larissa Ione writes very engaging characters and once you get inside their head and you can’t help but cheer them on, laugh with them, and err, get a little excited when naked time comes.
With four brothers running around, although they are each very alpha, they each have their own personalities and each being a smart ass definitely adds to the enjoyment. One of my favorite scenarios is brotherly comraderie, similar to the Black Dagger Brotherhood books by J.R. Ward. When a group of brothers live, or in this case work together, fight together, banter and deep down love each other with an intense passion, it becomes a great atmosphere.
Lore is a tortured demon – both physically and emotionally. He has been enslaved to Deth for years and years and killing has become a way of life for him. For being a sex demon, he has lived a remarkably lonely life, choosing to take care of his needs himself, rather than risk killing a female partner with his cursed right arm. He grew up with a human mother and had no idea his father was a demon, until he turned 19 and became a raving lunatic. Sin transitioned at the same time, but Lore wasn’t there for her, and he has been punishing himself ever since. He would do anything to protect his sister, even killing someone that he knows will rip his brothers apart.
I think the weakest part of the book is Idess, which surprised me because I always love Larissa Ione’s heroines. Idess comes across as a mild mannered, meek angel, yet when her charges find themselves in danger she rushes in full force and is someone to be reckoned with. It is almost like I forgot she is suppose to be a bad ass angel – her personality just didn’t seem to go with that side of her. It takes a few chapters to warm up to her but then I was rooting her on. She has really good chemistry with Lore and they have some smoking hot love scenes – which I am sure no one doubted because we are talking about Larissa Ione here. Idess is 2,000 years old and hasn’t had sex for QUITE some time..so when the two of them come together, it is very explosive.
Sin steals the show in this book. She is cranky, doesn’t want anyone in her life but Lore (at least she won’t admit it), is blunt, has massive attitude and just all around a bad ass. Her “gift” is that she can cause disease by just touching someone. She diseases a warg (werewolf) and that disease starts to rapidly infect the warg community. Sin’s book is next in the series, although we get a sneak peek at her and her mate. They have amazing chemistry, even though they kind of hate each other at the moment. Sin and Wraith also have some chemistry of their own:
“Easy there, Smurfette.
Smurfette? “Move.”
”No.”She hit him. Put her knuckles right in his perfect nose. He didn’t even flinch, and she got the impression he could have stopped her if he’d wanted to. Instead, he grinned, those wicked fangs gleaming. “You hit like a girl.”
She gasped in outrage. “I. Said. Move. I’m going to find my brother.
He snorted. “If I can’t find him, you don’t stand a margarita’s chance at an AA meeting.”
“Y-you arrogant ass,” she sputtered.
“It’s not arrogance if you can back it up.”
She was going to kill him. She really was.
There is a lot that goes on in this book – I have barely touched on it, but you all will have so much fun discovering it all on your own. Although the main mystery is wrapped up in this book, events are put in motion for Sin Undone and I am already itching for this book.
I will leave you with a little teaser – Idess is chained up on the bed (nothing sexually, they are having some kidnapping issues) and Lore needs release, you know sex demon issues and all that.
“Need…privacy.” He shoved to his hands and knees above her.
“No. Please. Stay.” He halted. “I want….I want to watch.” […]
A low growl of approval dredged up from his chest as he unzipped his pants.
Lore couldn’t believe he was about to do this………..
Oh and he does it…quite well.
Rating: 4/5
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Hachette is offering FIVE copies of Ecstasy Unveiled to US/Canada only. To enter, leave a comment. Contest open through Saturday January 30th, and I will announce the winners on Sunday.
Great contest chick. These books are pretty smoking. Kidnapping issues huh?? – Parajunkee
LOL..well, you know how those demons are….
I can't wait to read Lore's story. The first three books were great reads!
I already have my copy, *grins* so don't enter me in the contest. I was just curious of what you thought of the book. I am loving Lore's story so far.
Enjoyed this one too – hot! I've liked all of the books in this series, to me they have become a sure thing. :)
Don't enter me for the contest.
Ecstacy Unveiled is on my TBB list. Just haven't made it to the bookstore yet. Sounds like a super hot read.
Hi Mandi,
Great review as always! I have the first 3 books in my TBR pile so I would love to win a copy and then read them all together :0)
Lol, that love that extract, I call my cat for Smurf ;)
Don't enter me. I have to admit that when I saw this on the shelves early, yup I squeed like your typical fangrl. What can I say? I love those demons! I liked the book too, especially the scene you refer to ;) But I have to say that Wraith is still my favorite brother.
Yay!!! Glad you liked Lore's book! That demon kicked my ass hard while writing it, so it's awesome to hear that you liked it!
Ooh, and on a totally unrelated note, I love stopping by her to drool over Alan Rickman. <–random
Isn't he swoon worthy? ;)
I am SO looking forward to this one – I'm in for the contest!! Thanks, Mandi. :)
Oh gosh… I have been stalking this damn book all over the blog – trying to get my hands on it! So here I am… drooling.. I mean stalking.. I mean.. I am here to toss my self in the hat with him, I mean to toss my name in the hat to win him, I mean the book! Oh damn… you get the point! LOL!!!
Great review honey… you just made me more hussified to get this book more than ever now! Thanks a lot, lmbo!!!! Hugs to you honey!
Thanks for having such a cool contest!
I cant enter the giveaway but great review!
I want this book so badly :( I hope the ebook is availiable soon for UK peeps or amazon UK/Book Depository get it in stock soon!
I enjoy this series, count me in! tWarner419@aol.com
I love the covers of her books
Oh nice review, makes me wish I had time right now to read the series. *pouts* Don't enter me please.
I swear you write the most Pimpin' reviews EVAH Mandi!
I am literally chompin' at the bit to get my hands on this book..im stalking Amazon like a damn hooker wanting her next fix of man juice…or whatever hookers are addicted to LOL!
Being Brit i cant enter the contest :P but i had to HAD TO come read the review even if it does torture me more waiting for my copy to arrive =D
Oooooh! Sounds incredible! I've just started book 3, and cannot wait to get my hands on book 4!
Thanks for the terrific review!!
f dot chen at comcast dot net
Please enter me!
I just love the world Ione created! Please enter me because I can't wait to read it!!!!
BTW.. your reviews ALWAYS rock! :D
sarahalizabeth14(@)yahoo(dot)com
I would love to read this book!
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
Larissa is one of those author's that pull you in immediately on the first page. If you know what I mean ::cough cough:: Lore having smex.
For me, Lore is probably one of the more interesting characters aside from Gem and Kyan. I liked that Idess was a angel and how Lore ended up – eek I'm not going to spoil it {slaps hand, bad KC}.
Don't enter me please, I just wanted to geek out over Lore at your blog.
loved this post -and you definitely made me want this book!
It also reminds me I need to check and see if I'm 100% caught up with this series…
Thanks for having the contest :)
Sounds like a good read. May have to add to TBR list…
WTH haven't I read this series?
I'm going to go buy the first book today!
LOVE your review.
It's hawt!! Makes me hawt. lol
*off to buy the 1st in series*
I'm making my way to this author, and from what I've read it sounds like I'm really going to enjoy myself with her books. Five copies? Enter me in! Maybe this will be a good place to start. ;-)
Please include me. I am really looking forward to reading it.
I can almost put myself on repeat telling everyone that yes, I've got the books on the shelves and no haven't started them yet but will definitely give the series a go in 2010 cause I'm loving the reviews out there :) And Mandi, you do know that your little teaser at the end has my imaginition go in to overdrive, don't ya :) Wicked woman LOL
Great review as always. I can't wait to get a copy of this!
Enter me in please!
kalynnick AT yahoo DOT com
Count me in, please. Thanks.
I love your books! Please enter me in the contest. Thank you.
I so want this book and I'm literally drooling to get my hands on it! I love the world Larissa has created and the strong men that live in this world. I can't wait for more.
I've really enjoyed this series so far, and Larissa does such an amazing job of combining romance, suspense and humor.
caity_mack(at)yahoo(dot)com
I've only managed to read the third book in the series, since I was given that one to review when it was released. But I have since bought the other two, and can't wait to sit down and read them all in order. I'd love a chance to win this one!
Thanks!
Morning Glow
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Great review. I love this series. Thank you for the giveaway.
Crystal816{at]hotmail{dot}com
Great review Mandi!!! Awesome!!
I loved the Demonica series and this one, WOW, just great. :-)
Don't enter me, I've already read and reviewed mine (thanks for the mention).
Best
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Just love these guys tatoos. And the covers, speak volumes! Love it, love it, love it!
This is great stuff:
“If I can’t find him, you don’t stand a margarita’s chance at an AA meeting.”
As we await Sin……….
I've got the rest of the series, so I need this book! It would be awesome to win it, but I'll get it one way or the other :0)
This looks great. I haven't read any in this series yet but I'm putting them on my TBR list now. I'd love to win this one. Thanks.
forwhlz at gmail dot com
whoowee Lore sounds yummy. now if just had in my hot little hands that would be fanastic. Great contest.
Sounds like an excellent book, count me in!
whatbookisthat at gmail dot com
Thanks!
Great review! I still need to read this whole series!
Awesome review! And I love the teasers!
I seriously love the cover on this book. I can't wait to read it.
Great contest!! Great review.. I'd love to be entered to win..
I follow
mlawson17 at hotmail dot com
All of my friends have recommended these books, so I want them.
samnstacyATmeDOTcom
I am new to Ms. Ione's work, would love to give this book a try esp. with all the great reviews.
Please count me in.
simplystacieblog at gmail dot com
Please enter me. Thanks for the giveaway.
lizzi0915 at aol dot com
Love Larissas books. I have them all. Would love to win the newest.
lynnflagler@yahoo.com
I'm really looking forward to reading your latest novel in this series….Congrats on the release and thank you for a chance to win a copy!!!
mitzihinkey at sbcglobal dot net
I'm a new follower on google friends and reader.
Great post for the newest additon to a fantastic series..Lore sounds too hot.. I want this book.. one way or another.
Thanks for giving us all a chance to win one..
Good luck everyone.
I've heard so many good things about this series. I have 2 of the books so far and look forward in reading this.
Thanks,
Tracey D
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Me really needs to read this series! Great review Mandi! Don't enter me in the contest, I live in Europe.
Great review – I already wanted this book, but now I want that much more!
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The book and series sounds pretty cool. I liked the snappy dialogue in the the Sin & Wraith characters. Thanks for the review.
Lillie called me a stalker! I told her that I was gonna make sure to come to all the blogs you are mentioned!
Hubs gave me a difficult decision today. I wanted Lore's book but I wanted Angie Fox's latest.. Both books had friends of mine in acknowledgement, but I knew Lil would kick my butt if I didn't support Lore, so Lore it is!
Enjoyed the interview! Please enter me. Thank you!
cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com
Love the review. Nice contest too.
Enter me in the contest, please
mercedes791@live.com
Please enter me, this book sound good. Thanks.
I would love to be entered in your draw. Thanks.
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