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Review: Hot as Hades by Alisha Rai

October 13, 2011 by Mandi 6 Comments

Hot as Hades

Hot as Hades by Alisha Rai
Erotic Paranormal Romance
October 11, 2011
Novella, E-Book
Samhain

Reviewed by Mandi

When the goddess Persephone lands naked on the Lord of the Underworld’s lap, they are both confused. Persephone was just getting out of her river bath when boom! She was transported to the underworld. Hades has no idea who this naked woman is, although happy she is naked and on his lap but suspicious as to why she is there. After grilling her (and okay, maybe fondling her a bit) he realizes she is truly clueless as well. He decides he is going to send her back, but when he tries nothing happens.

Persephone finally admits who her mother is, who happens to be Hades’ sister – which totally grosses him out that he was fondling his nieces boobies. But wait! Persephone was adopted – so boobie fondling can proceed much to Hades’s excitement!

When they realize it is Hades’ brother Zeus, who has sent Persephone down underground and she can’t leave for awhile, Hades is put out. But as they live together he starts to like her for more than just her luscious curves.

Hot as Hades is a short, erotic, cute book. I fell in love with Hades early on. He is cranky and bad ass, but not so bad ass as everyone thinks. He does have a softer side – but he dares not let anyone see it. He is intrigued by Persephone – first by her good looks, but then by her eagerness to learn new things, and the happiness she spreads around him. But he still keeps that somewhat cocky, bad dude edge with him throughout the book. Plus they have such cute banter:

“I’m not romanticizing anything, I’m simply thanking you for giving me sanctuary and apologizing for my shameful earlier behavior.”

“I could still kill you, you know.” He sounded like a whining, petulant child.

“I’ll keep that in mind.” Her face was sober, but he knew he wasn’t imagining the laughter in her tone. “I promise I’ll keep out of your way while I’m here.”

“Good. You…do that.”

“I will.”

“Good.”

“You already said that.”

Hades stared at her, feeling stupid. He fucking hated to feel stupid. He also hated to not have the last word. “Just….stay. In your room.” He turned and stalked out of the room before he could make a greater fool of himself.

She didn’t stay.

This book definitely has its erotic sex scene moments, and I think the emphasis is more on that than a lovey-dovey romance. I felt much more romantic feelings coming from Hades actually, than I did from Persephone. From her it felt more of an exploration of a physical relationship with a really hot man, than true cemented love. She was more independent and it didn’t feel like the end of the world with the thought of leaving him.

If you are in the mood for a quick, erotic lighthearted paranormal romance, definitely give this one a try.

Rating: B

Recent Reviews:
The Bookpushers – A-, B+
Fiction Vixen – B-
Pearl’s World of Romance – 8/10
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** Review first appeared at USA Today’s Happy Ever After Blog**

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  1. Sophia (FV) says

    October 13, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    I loved Hades! Alisha writes very sexy romances. :)

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  2. Tori says

    October 13, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    Hee-you said boobies. I like the sound of this one. A cranky god always makes for a good story.

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  3. aurian says

    October 13, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    Nice review, and I like the cover.

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  4. A Buckeye Girl Reads says

    October 13, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    I do love Hades in my Paranormal Romances. Loved the quote-am so going to have to read this one now.

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  5. Melissa (My World...in words and pages) says

    October 13, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    Does sound like a nice quick steamy read. :) Thank you for the review.

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  6. Viki S. says

    October 14, 2011 at 3:08 am

    Oh this looks like a ton of fun. Thank you for the review :).

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