Immortal Rider (Lords of Deliverance #2) by Larissa Ione
Paranormal Romance
November 22, 2011
Grand Central Publishing
Reviewed by Tori
Favorite Quote: “Hellooo. I’m a Horseman of the Apocalypse, and I’m betrothed to the most infamous, most powerful demon in existence. I couldn’t draw more attention to myself if I wore Lady Gaga’s meat dress to a PETA convention. “
Limos has problems. One of the four Horseman of the Apocalypse, she was born and raised as a demon princess in hell. Her mother, Lilith, promised her to Satan as a bride when she was an infant. She eventually escaped Hell, reconnected with her brothers, and now is trying to do whatever she can to avoid her seal being broken; thus pushing the world one step closer to Armageddon. As a 5,000 year old virgin with a chastity belt that cuts off anything that comes near her, Limos spends the majority of her time alone.
When Arik, a member of a special military branch that has been fighting the supernaturals and the coming apocalypse, gives into to his urges and plants a big wet one on her, he goes to hell in a hand basket. Literally. Part of Satan’s claim on Limos is that if anyone kisses her and can be made to scream out her name in anguish, then she will willingly take her place at Satan’s side. For eternity.
Now Limos has to make some difficult choices to make that could spell disaster for her, Arik, and the world.
I am a HUGE fan of Larissa Ione and her Demonica series. A sensual action packed PNR series that will have you looking all over for a sexy demon to call your own. Lords Of Deliverance is a spin off of that series. Often when an author creates a spin off of a popular series, they have a 50/50 chance with the spin off. Either it will be loved or hated. This one, by all accounts, is much loved. I myself find it to be somewhat better then the Demonica series in that it is darker and not as predictable.
Immortal Rider has to be her best one to date. It slams you out of the gate and doesn’t slow down till you reach the last page. Incredible world building allows for easy comprehension even though it is rather convoluted. Filled with dark action and snark, you will find yourself devouring each page as new subplots yield bigger clues and dangerous situations, leading us towards our final outcome.
Limos and Arik are fabulous characters both together and separate. Limos is not an easy woman to like. Strong, fierce, and immortal… she carries a lot of guilt over past deeds and lies and it tends to give her a certain, laissez-faire attitude. Arik is the only man in centuries who has made her feel something and she works tirelessly to free him from Hell. Of course, it helps that Shade (hero from Desire Unchained) is his brother-in -law, and he is riding her to do something or else. Limos’s brother Pestilence, the only horseman whose seal has broken (Sin Undone) and is actively evil, blackmails her into helping him in exchange for freeing Arik from Hell. Limos soon learns that no good deed goes unpunished when she fully understands the chaos her helping Pestilence has unleashed.
Arik has some not so pretty secrets of his own that come to light after Pestilence sticks his hand in and stirs up the mixture. I loved the combination of strength and vulnerability that fills Arik. Coming from an abusive childhood, he has risen above it all and accepts both his good and bad side. He is unbelievably tortured in Hell yet not once does it even occur to him to say Limos’s name. He has a good heart and the gentleness and understanding he shows Limo makes him a winner in my book. Once he is rescued it’s heartbreaking to watch him try and understand that he is really free and it’s not just one more trick to make him suffer.
Though you don’t get as much smexy time in here as you did in Eternal Rider, the chemistry and sexual dialogue between Limos and Arik is off the charts. You never have a doubt they will come together and when they do-WATCH OUT. Arik spends his time telling Limos in great detail what and how he will make her his and it is unbearable hot. It’s hilarious watching Thanatos and Ares as they try and comes to terms that someone may be trying to have sex with their baby sister. They are both so freaked out by the whole situation you can’t help but laugh as they try so hard not to kill Arik and bury him in a deep, deep hole.
We see many old faces in here from this series and her Demonica series; adding depth and continence to the ever evolving arc. There are some fabulous side stories that will leave you panting for more as Ms. Ione teases you with hints of her plans for Reaver, Harvester, and Thanatos. In fact, Thanatos’s story left me feeling quite protective of him and, well, you’ll just have to read this to find out why.
The ending is an intense, emotional mash up of action, deception, and betrayal as Ms. Ione further sets the stage for what is sure to be a battle of a lifetime. Immortal Rider is perfect for all paranormal romance readers who love their heroes and heroines to be kick ass, sexy, funny, and always willing to cross the line.
Overall Rating: A
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** I happen to have an extra copy of Immortal Rider sitting right here. It is a brand new, finished copy. To enter to win it, just leave a comment. Open internationally through November 24th.
Oh, I loved her Demonica series too! I haven’t read the first one of this series but I’d love to win a copy.
I LOVE Larissa Ione and her Demonica series and ACRO. Can’t wait for the next instalment of immortal riders :)
This is one of my must have books. I have been waiting a year for this story. I’m saving it to read after Black Friday. When the shopping and decorating is all done I will start the book and not stop till the end.
I’m sooo excited to read this one, and your review makes me want to read it right now!
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Eternal Rider was a total revelation for me! Looking forward to read the next one! I would love to win Immortal Rider! Thanks for the review and the giveaway!
Great review! Funny thing – I used the same quote in my review! LOL! Mine will post this afternoon. Your review is way more comprehensive than mine. I was all over the place – part review, part gushing. But I agree, Immortal Rider is Ione’s best book to date!
I devoured the Demonica series and have not one but TWO copies of Eternal Rider (though I haven’t been able to read either one because of school – I plan to give one away on the blog and read the other while I’m on Christmas break!) Immortal Rider looks absolutely fantastic and I’d love the chance to read it. ^_^ Thanks for the review, sweets (and for adding another book to -the top of- my TBR)! xoxo
Great feature, and thank you for the excerpt. Looking forward to reading this one, although it’s not available until 1st December in UK though.Have posted this to my facebook wall.
I love Larissa Ione! Can’t wait to read this book. Thanks for the contest.
I have been WAITING for this one to come out. Would love to win it :) Ta!
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I love Larissa’s books and have read them all. I am looking forward to this new book.
Thanks for the giveaway.
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I thought this one was better than Eternal Rider. Arik and Limos rock.
Thanks for the contest! I love this series and can’t wait to read this book! (I’m really excited for Pestilence’s book – hope it comes out next!)
OOh! I’ve been so excited about this book! I love Larissa’s work…:) I’d like to enter the giveaway, please. Thanks!!! :)
Hello Santa, please add this to my wish list. xoxoxo Avery
How exciting! I’d love to win a copy of this one!
I love larissa’s books.I have everyone of her books.Pretty please. i would luv to win a copy.Cheers.
Loved that quote, I want to read this so bad now haha Thanks for opening it internationally.
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This book sounds sooo good, I can’t wait to read it! I’d love to win a copy.
I’d love to have this book, it’s been on my wish list ever since eternal rider!
Ohh I love all of her books and this series has been delicious! I cannot see what comes up in this second book!
Knowing that Tori thinks this is the best one yet makes me really excited to read it! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Where are the OMGs and SQUEEs?? LOL
I so need this book. I need to dig through the couch cushions for some change or raid the kids piggy bank. I wonder if they will notice a few dollars out of each one missing?
Thanks for the great review, it made me determined to go in stealth mode and operate on their banks.
I love the quote you have at the beginning of the post. Just what I needed for a hearty laugh on a dreary morning.
I have not yet read anything by this author, but all the reviews have been great. I cannot wait to read this one.
I’d like to enter the giveway :) I have love this series since the start, can’t wait for the next one!!!
Oh my, I loved Larissas Demonica Series and I’m currently rereading it! Can’t wait to start reading her new series :) thanks so much for the give-away!
Count me in! So glad this is finally released! :)
Would love to read this !
I love Larissa Ione and would love to win this book. Thanks for this giveaway
Can’t wait to read this! Would love to win. :)
Thanks for the giveaway!
Hi, Thank you for the great giveaway and for making it international !
OMG! Yes please, count me in!! I loved your review!! Any book that gets an “A” goes right to the top of my list!!
This sounds like a great book. This is a new author for me and always looking for new books and authors to check out. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win. I love the cover of this book and love her tattoo on her shoulder. I am a libra and the scales are cool.
Want this book, so please choose me for the giveaway.
Great review, I did not like her Demonica series, perhaps I like this one better. Thanks for the chance to win it :)
Loved the Demonica series and this series is shaping up to be just as good. Thanks for the chance to win, I haven’t got this one yet!
I can’t wait to get my hands on this book! I absolutely adore Larissa Ione! I only found out about her books this year but then devoured everything I could get my hands on of hers. I still need to get all of the ACRO books. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of IMMORTAL RIDER.
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I’ve been meaning to try Larissa Ione’s books for awhile now but never did. Thank you for the chance.
I agree that spin offs work or they don’t so I am very happy to hear this one is on that works.
I love Larissa Ione, and I’d love to take your extra copy of Immortal Rider off your hands!
I just love Larissa’s books. Can’t wait to read Limos’ story. Thanks.
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hahaha that’s an awesome fave quote! :D it makes me want to read what other clever stuff the book has!
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Great review. I have been waiting to read the first book in this new series, but have put it off. After reading this review, I think I’ll have to read both of them asap. Thanks!
I love Larissa’s books and this one I don’t have it yet, so I’m signed up for the giveaway. International!
I love Larissa Ione! Her Demonica series is one of my favorites. I love that we get to keep reading about those characters in her new series.
I really love Larissa’s books – both Demonica series and ACRO.
Loved your review, thanks for the giveaway!!!
i’ve been dying for this since the last book :) yay~
Yikes! 5000 year old virgin, ok this I have to read, poor gal, I would be going insane. I am in
I read the Demonica series and am hooked on Larissa’s books!
I am super excited to read this book! If it is anything like the first book I am going to love it!
I LOVED her Demonica series and also Eternal Rider! Thanks for giving away your extra copy!
Thanks for the giveaway! I’m looking forward to reading this series.
Hey thanks for the giveaway sounds great!
Great review. I have wanting to read this book. Thank you for the giveaway.
I’d love to win a copy of Immortal Rider because Eternal Rider was such a fantastic book.
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Love Larissa Ione’s work and I’ve been eagerly waiting for this book since I read Eternal Rider back in May!
Love the favorite quote. Great review.Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Love both of this couple and can’t wait to read this one.
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Oh my God!! What to do?? I knew I should have waited before I came to check your review (excellent! No surprise there) now I’m dying to read it….like right now! I don’t know if I’ll be able to wait for the audio book. I’m mad that it’s no out yet :(
I’m also a huge fan of Larissa Ione, in fact, she’s the reason I started blogging about audio books. I came across a very unfair review of Pleasure Unbound, the listener called it trashy and just plain pornographic, then she went on to call the author one the most untalented author she ever had the displeasure of listening to. I was so mad!! she had no idea what she was buying. The reviews on audible are very small and they don’t show the genre, or sensuality, and they don’t say “Prudes keep out!” I thought that maybe I could help a little, you don’t put Cinemax at 2AM and expect to watch Mary Poppins…. not that I know anything about that…
Sorry for the rant, this is why I hardly ever comment, I don’t know how to control myself.
Now I have a decision to make. :)
Thanks.
I would love to be entered to win this one. I have been anxiously awaiting this one. Love Larissa’s books!!
I would LOVE to win that copy of Immortal Rider. I’m a big fan of Larissa’s.
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great review and i would love to win it :)
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Love the quote you posted… sounds like this is going to be an excellent read. Awesome review! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
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I love Larissa Ione! Great review.
Please enter me in the contest :)
Would love to win a copy of this book. Thanks. :)
I want to read this book SO bad!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway:)
Oh,yes, enter me ! Would love to read this book. Thanks for the chance.
I have just discovered this author and am loving her work. Sign me up for the give away. Thanks Debbie
YES PLEASE ENTER ME!!! THANK YOU!!!
I love it when past characters make an appearance, and can’t wait to read Arik’s story.
Alas, miss Ione’s publisher doesn’t allow people in my country to download it on the Kindle (WHY?!!) so I have to be a little more patient and wait for my dead-tree version.
Thanks for a great review!
I’m can’t wait for my copy to be delivered so I can dig in.
Hi Sylvia! I’m so sorry about the international restrictions! If your country is one of the UK commonwealth countries, then you’ll be able to get the digital version on December 1. The problem has to do with international e-commerce. My publisher WANTS to sell digital copies internationally, but commerce laws restrict it in countries where a publisher could buy the rights and sell the books themselves. I’m REALLY hoping that as ebooks become more popular, commerce laws will straighten themselves out!
I loved the Demonica series and I am loving The Lords of Deliverance series also! Can’t wait to read tge newest in the series.
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This book has definitely been on my wish list! Thanks for the giveaway!
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The book sounds absolutely great! Can’t wait to read it.
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Loved the first book, so it would be so awesome to win this. Thanks for the international giveaway!
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I haven’t read anything by Larissa Ione but would love to!
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Nice Review, I’m really looking forward to this series once I finish up with Demonica!