Demonic Passions by Rena Marks Coming July 2, 2008 from Ellora's Cave
Keara Knight has a life altering decision to make as the offspring of a demon father and human mother. A little bitter over a recent breakup, she may be feeling a tad harsh towards the opposite sex.
Could it be a worse time for her to enter the testing phase, in which it's determined which species takes precedence for half-breeds?
Unfortunately, her overzealousness as a self-appointed Punisher of Men attracts the attentions of the demon lord who's decided she'll make the perfect queen with the new-found ardor she uses as a revenge mode.
Should she fight to stay good and look for love again? Or shall she be naughty and give in to her dark desires? Can she possibly have both worlds?
Keara nursed her drink at the bar. There was no sense in drinking quickly enough to catch a buzz, alcohol had no effect on her. While it was an expense she didn't need, appearances must be kept.
She eyed the cocky young man sitting a few barstools away. The friend he had brought with him disappeared, probably playing pool. He, on the other hand, stayed behind and was definitely giving her the look.
He wasn't bad. Not her type, but when the need arose she could feed from him. When she was hungry enough, anything with a penis could be her type.
She sensed rather than saw his approach. She inhaled slightly, smelling for the pheromones that rose from his heated flesh and approximated his age. Mid thirties. Good.
"Hey, Beautiful."
Although his voice was deep and sexy enough, she kept herself from grimacing at the corny pick up line. Of course she was, her mirror told her that. She didn't need his affirmation.
And on the inside, she wasn't beautiful. No demon could be. Lucky for her, she was merely half.
She turned her head slowly to give him the full effect of her inherited beauty. Glossy black hair hung in sultry waves around her heart shaped face. Her eyes were the same sky blue of her blonde mother but seemed more pronounced with her frame of ebony surrounding them.
Her skin was peaches and cream. Absolute perfection. High round breasts, a tiny waist and rounded hips - she could have been a model had she wanted to be in the public eye. But with a father like hers she learned to keep as much out of the spotlight as possible.
"Hi." Her voice was compelling, comforting. Sexy and alluring, but at the same time meek and non-threatening. Just the way guys liked it.
"My name's Mike."
She swirled a delicate fingertip over the rim of her glass, a flirtation move she knew well. "Come here often, Mike?"
"Not usually as a customer. I'm a cop so I come in here from time to time to make sure everything's okay."
She nearly groaned at his egotistical way of introducing his occupation. As if the uniform made the man. As if she herself couldn't choose to be a cop if she desired.
Still, one had to play the game.
"Cop, huh?" She widened her eyes, hoping she looked properly impressed. And nearly giggled as she wondered if she should ask to see his badge. He was so predictable he was already boring.
"You here all alone? That's not safe."
"I'm not looking for safe."
"What are you looking for?"
"Excitement. Hot and passionate."
"Looks like we need to talk," he said, thinking he was in charge as he sat on the stool next to her. Not realizing he was already trapped. He signaled at the bartender, holding up two fingers for more drinks.
Keara smiled as she downed the drink she already had. His ploy to get her drunk was so obvious it was pathetic.
"So, you single?" he asked.
"Yep. Just looking for a man to keep up with me."
"I can be that man," he said, deliberately looking her up and down. "What do you like?"
"Someone who wants a good time and then goes his own way."
The bartender dropped off the drinks and Mike the Cop reached for his and slid hers closer to her hand, as if to encourage her to reach for it.
She drank from the second, noticing his smug smile of satisfaction.
"Not into relationships?" he asked.
Keara finished the drink in one swallow, looked him square in the eye and said bluntly, "Just steamy sex."
Mike gulped and this time Keara slid his glass gently toward him. Taking her example, he downed the drink.
The bartender, watching all, carried two more over. Keara smiled at him and he nodded. He'd become an unknowing ally.
"Wow. A woman who just wants sex? How do you like it?" Mike asked.
"Any way I can get it."
"Most women don't admit to actually liking it. My ex wife didn't."
"What's not to like? Sensuous kisses, lots of tongue. Lots of oral. I'd be willing to try a ménage a trois."
His interest was peaked, she could see the visions of two females together running through his tiny brain. "Oh, yeah? You got a friend?" he asked, unable to control the excitement.
Stupid man.
"You came with one."
"Roderick Malet?" His voice wasn't quite as deep now as it was when the conversation started. It now had a horrified squeak to it. He sounded like an overgrown sissy, someone who would pick a fight on the playground and then go get his big sister to save him.
"Um-hmm."
"I thought you were talking about me and two women."
"Why would I find that sexy? I much prefer the thought of me with two men."
"No way. He's not even a friend, he's just my attorney."
At last. We are getting somewhere. "What do you need an attorney for?"
"Just going through a divorce." And by the smirk on his face, it was definitely his idea. The casual way he was picking her up suggested the reason.
"So what's your name?" he asked.
Why not? "Keara."
"Umm. I like that."
"It means Dark One, cause I can be bad."
"How bad?"
Keara deliberately licked at her lip. "Very naughty."
"Were you going to give me your number?"
Keara barely glanced at the handsome young man. "I don't need a relationship right now. I just need to get fucked. Think you can help out?"
She could almost feel his cock rise.
"Hell, yeah."
"Let's go."
She downed her drink in one swallow, then rose. Knowing it would never get that far.
I have to start of with AWESOME! DEMONIC PASSIONS by Rena Marks is just so cool. I loved every single thing about this book. I couldn’t get enough of Keara and Caleb. This book has a group of unforgettable characters, amazing action, and some totally, hot, erotic scenes. I want to be like Keara when I grow up. This girl has a rocking body and hot looks, not to mention she can bring a human man to his knees. What she doesn’t have is love and trust and here is where Caleb comes in. Can anyone say YUMMY? Caleb is a great match for hard headed Keara. This man doesn’t take no for an answer and can show her what real passion feels like. I must say that when Keara and Caleb had their first erotic scene I was tingling. Ms. Marks knows how to deliver an incredible erotic scene. There is never a dull moment in this story. We have the love affair between Caleb and Keara, then in walks Enishka, the big bad Demon Lord. The tug and pull Keara faces with Enishka is great to watch. She has to strive to keep her demon side at bay and not let it override her human side. The ending is just to die for. I would say Ms. Marks has another hit.
Keara Knight has a life altering decision to make as the offspring of a demon father and human mother. A little bitter over a recent breakup, she may be feeling a tad harsh towards the opposite sex.
