Succubi are Forever by Jill Myles (Succubus Diaries #4)
Paranormal Romance
April 20, 2012
Self Published
Reviewed by Mandi
When I read book one, I honestly didn’t like Jackie, the heroine very much. However, I stuck with this series, and she has grown on me immensely. This book wraps up her story, although I really hope Jill Myles revisits this world. It is sexy and so much fun. If you are not current with this series, there are spoilers for previous books ahead.
Jackie and Zane are finally happy together. Thank goodness for that because I was Team Zane from book one. Zane is there to scratch Jackie’s succubus itch, and Jackie is always eager to receive Zane’s vampire bite. While Zane (as well as her creator, angel Noah) are able to give her commands she must obey, he is very cautious of this, in love with her and doesn’t want to abuse his power. Even Jackie’s BFF, former porn star and fellow succubus Remy has found happiness with an Enforcer by the name of Ethan (who has some of the best lines in this book.)
So while Jackie’s personal life is content, she wouldn’t be Jackie if there wasn’t some drama. In a previous book, she made a deal with the Archangel Gabriel, that she would find two lost halos that hold much power. Problem is, these halos are really hard to find, and all the bad guys are after them too. Noah gets involved, as does a new succubus, Sophia (who is bad ass) as they all race to be the first to find these halos.
While this series is more on the fun and light-hearted side, this book dips a little more dark. Of course I can’t say why because I don’t want to spoil, but it is not all orgasms and happy times for Jackie in this book. Jill Myles writes a pretty ruthless villain and Jackie is tested. One thing I am very happy with is that the previous love triangle of Jackie/Zane/Noah is not reintroduced. Thank you Jill Myles! While Noah isn’t thrilled Jackie has chosen Zane, and he definitely has an impact in this story, he never becomes involved with Jackie in this book. I think Jackie and Zane have such a sexy, intimate relationship and their scenes in this book are really well done.
Each chapter begins with an excerpt from Remy’s porn memoirs, a book she wants to write to support herself, now that she is out of the industry. For example:
“The best thing about this business? The men. The worst thing about this business? The men.” – Looking back on a Decade of Dong, by Remy Summore.
I giggled at each one throughout the book. That combined with Remy trying to teach Ethan some slang, had my laughing a lot. For as silly as Jackie and Remy started in this series, they have grown on me so much.
Succubi Are Forever has great pacing, is sexy, and is just an all around fun book. I hesitate to say you can read it as a standalone because you need the dynamics from past books to appreciate the characters in this one. I’m glad Jill Myles finished Jackie’s journey and I hope she gives us more from this world in the future. (Like Noah’s HEA! *ahem*)
Rating: B
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I need to go and catch up on this series. I have all the books, but I think I stopped somewhere around book 2 or 3… But I love Jill’s stuff, so need to get back into it!
Sounds good. I’m not caught up on this series. I must catch up soon.
Lovely review Mandi. While succubi aren’t my kettle of fish (so to speak) the cover is very striking!
I may try this series again. I read the first one and didn’t like Jackie either. And, well, you know how I feel about succubi. lol
I’m not a big Succubi fan but I did enjoy this series. I do need to pick up this one though. Thanks for the review, I didn’t know this was book four.
MUST HAVE! :D I so wanna read it
Thanks for the heads up that I should start at the beginning. I haven’t checked back to see what the first books are like, but liked the sound of this one and plan to read it.
I loved this one too. It was a great way to wrap things up – but there is still so much to be explored!