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Jan 15, 2010

Lala's Book Corner / Demonica Week Day #6 - Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione













"FORBIDDEN TEMPTATIONS

Serena Kelley is an archaeologist and treasure hunter-and a woman with a secret. Since she was seven, she's been the keeper of a powerful charm that grants her health and immortality . . . as long as she stays a virgin. But Serena isn't all that innocent. And when a dangerously handsome stranger brings her to the brink of ecstasy, she wonders if she's finally met the one man she cannot resist.

FATAL DESIRES

Wraith is a Seminus demon with a death wish. But when an old enemy poisons him, he must find Serena and persuade her to give him the only known antidote in the universe-her charm. Yet, as she begins to surrender to his seductions and Wraith senses the cure is within his grasp, he realizes a horrible truth: He's falling for the woman whose life he must take in order to save his own."



From GoodReads.


After loving the first two books of this series so utterly, I never thought that it could only get better. I was so wrong.


Though I have been Shade Girl since the first book, Wraith always caught my eyes. I was always wondering and very curious as to who would be the woman to finally get through to him. Wraith is a broken man, born of an awful event and thrust into an horrendous situation. He suffered so much only to be saved by his brothers. From then on he has lived a wild life, not really caring about anything or anyone aside from Shade and Eidolon and in some level the Hospital, the three of them built together and his constant quest for the next thrill. However, his new quest is for life, his life. He has been poisoned and his life is in the hands of one human woman.


Serena was given a charm as a child. A charm that was not originally meant for her and has been the cause of many problems. A charm that holds the key to the future. Serena is aware of its importance, though not of the specifics, however, her nature compels her to keep active and always seek adventure and adrenaline, things she loves to the core. The only adventure she has never been able and can't go through is love. To be more exact, she can't have sex, lose her virginity or the charm she protects will be transfered to that person.


I loved this book so much. Wraith is an extremely complex and deep character. Yes, he is a bastard, rude, violent, selfish and pretty hate worthy a lot of the time. However, his internal struggles are compelling and you cannot help but feel for his pain. Serena is such a lovable woman. She is strong, feisty, adventurous and I could not have imagined a better match for our dear Wraith.


I absolutely loved the plot in this book. I don't want to give anything away, but it was so intense and awesome, I just could not put it down and even finished the book in less than a day. There were plenty of action and surprises along the way that just kept me at the edge and the sexiness of it just about got my blood to a boil. Wraith and Serena are so hot together and their chemistry was amazing.


I can't leave out the secondary couple in this book. Kynan is back and has decided to fight for Gem. Even thought they are not the main couple, their story is so sweet and tough that you can't help but get involved.


This series just keeps getting better and better and I am an unconditional fan of Larissa Ione. Her words just flow seemingly as though they were written without effort. This series is already in as one of my favorites ever and I recommend it to anyone that enjoys the paranormal and a lot of sexiness hehe =)


I give it 5/5 Loveys









Smut Level 5/5 =)



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33 people chimmed in...:

Twimom227 said...

As you know, I am re-reading this book now. Your review is right on! Each book is better than last. Ms. Ione is a master at weaving a wonderful, sexy story that keeps me on the "edge of my seat." I am looking forward to Lore's book now more than ever! Thanks!

donnas said...

Great review. It really sounds good.

Larissa said...

@Twimom

Thanks hon! This week is just making my Demonica itch to get worse LOL =)))

@donnas

Thanks! its awesome! =)

Elie said...

Wow, this sounds...very steamy, with a great plot. I am very intrigued. Thanks for the review.
Elie

INCiDeNT said...

Loved reading your review! & such an in depth book like you said! Glad you enjoyed reading it. =)

Larissa Ione said...

You loved my sweet Wraithy-boy!!!!

What? He's sweet! Sometimes... *g*

And is it wrong that this: "Yes, he is a bastard, rude, violent, selfish and pretty hate worthy a lot of the time" made me wiggle in delight?

Man, tell me a hero is a bastard, and I'm SO picking up the book! LOL

Thanks, Larissa, and thanks to everyone who is still playing along and commenting! You are all so awesome!!!!

Larissa said...

@Elie

oooh yes and yes LOL

you're welcome! =)

@Incident

Thanks hon! I did love it hehe =))

@Larissa

LMAO you got me cracking up here hehe

I love that you quote me hehe

you're very welcome!!

and I agree everyone that is participating is definitely awesome!!

CallMeKayla said...

I don't know if I can say one of the books were better than another, I just love them all!

throuthehaze said...

Great review! Sounds great :)

Larissa said...

@callmekayla

gotta agree with you there hehe

when I say it only gets better, it doesnt mean the previous is inferior, it only means that each book is awesome and it does not disappoint! =)))

xoxo

Larissa said...

@throuthehaze

Thankies! =)))

jeanette8042 said...

Awesome review! Now I really want to find out what Wraith ends up deciding to do.

Larissa said...

@Jeanette

Thanks!!! =)))

Patti said...

This was my favorite of the three so far, and you're right - I loved the Kynan and Gem storyline too!

Sarah said...

This series just sounds better with every book review :o) I think I'm going to have to order the whole series from Amazon as soon as I get some money back in my bank account (January is a horrible bill month lol!)

Rex Robot Reviews said...

I can't wait to read this book, Larissa! Great review, now I'm sitting on the edge of my seat for the books now. =( Haha, no no... this is a good thing!! How's the Anita Blake Challenge coming? Are you still doing that one?

Sue A. said...

Great review! Wraith is a hero to die for!

chelleyreads said...

E might be my favorite of the brothers but i loved wraith's book the best. this book is a rush of a read with non-stop adventure. great review!

Stephanie G said...

Wraith is my favorite!!!

Amanda said...

I think this one was my fave

Victoria said...

How I LOVE Wraith. Great review.

SiNn said...

after reading this review i now want to read this more and more ty for posting!

Blodeuedd said...

I was intrigued by Kynan and Gem in the 1st book so glad to hear there is more of them

Larissa said...

Thanks for the love guys!!! Im just soooo in love with this series!!!

you guys rock!

ck.twilighter (Chasity) said...

Wraith is quite amazing.... not my fav like Shade but he surprises me and I enjoy reading about him!!

jacabur1 said...

Wraith, the bad boy with "soul". Was so glad to read this book when it came out, love the fact he finally had something good come into his tortured life...


jackie b central texas

Beleth said...

I think im going to love Wraith, based on your review i think its similar to Zsadist from the black dagger brotherhood

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Aye.Me? said...

Great review! Since I haven't read the first two books, I'm not quite sure about whats going on with the plot, but I'm desperate to read this just from the way you describe the characters!

JoJo said...

*sigh* this is SOOOO my Fav!!! Wraith....lickable .....delish. i like the bad boy......oh Larissa, you wrote this man after my heart!!!!

Camille said...

I have to say that aside from 70% loving the brothers themselves, 30% of my attention is in Kynan's side story with Gem XP

Casey said...

great review! this is my favorite book of the series! Wrath is definitely my man :)

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