Never Make Deals With Insufferable Demons
Vale is cursed to stay in his mortal form for another 500 years. A former demon who was ready to give up and disassociate for a few centuries when he meets Cass. She tempts him like no one else, and equally baffling, she has resisted him for five long years. Now, he's desperate to claim her. He proposes a wager, his prize, a single night with her. That's all he needs to convince her they're a match made in Hell.
Cass lied about her identity to stay with her sister Dove in the Wards. She doesn't regret it, but she has learned she'll never be seen as more than a quick conquest. When a literal demon shows interest, she sees his game a mile away. He'll use her and toss her aside. Five. Annoying. Years of suffering his flirting and now he's offering her a way out. A bet. If she wins, he leaves her alone forever.
First to kill the target wins.
Let the game begin.
A dark romcom.
About the Book
HE'S BEEN CURSED TO REMAIN IN MORTAL FORM FOR FIVE HUNDRED YEARS. NOW HE WANTS HER. HE HAS TO HAVE HER. COMPLETELY. IN EVERY WAY.
SHE JUST WISHES HE'D SHUT THE HELL UP ABOUT IT.
Vale has five hundred more years before he can return to Hell and his true, fully demonic form. He was ready to give up and disassociate for a few centuries, when he meets a mortal that tempts him like no one before her. She constantly pretends not to want him, but Vale can see through her lies. He's spent five years breaking down her walls, but he isn't trying to heal her. He just wants enough space to join her. All she has to do is let a demon into her heart.
Cass has given up hoping that someone will want her for more than a good time. When Vale starts his obnoxious flirtation, she's definitely not buying it. She certainly isn't about to indulge him so he can toss her aside when he's done. Even if he's handsome as sin and designed to tempt mortals, resistance is easy the moment he opens his mouth. She's not stupid enough to risk her heart on a demon.
Now Vale wants to make a deal: if he can kill their target first, he'll leave her alone forever.
However, if he manages to kill the target first, then she has to give him one night of whatever he wants.
Surely nothing can go wrong making a deal with an (insufferable) demon.
Please note that this is a LITE dark romance. Content warnings are listed at the end of the book, but the themes are meant to be tame and balanced with humor. NEVER MAKE DEALS WITH INSUFFERABLE DEMONS is book two in the Hellborn Lovers series and can be read standalone.
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I loved Through Your Eyes, the 1st book of the series and I had high hopes for Cas and Vale… And it didn't disappoint! Loved the banter, the tension, the build up, and of course, the fireworks! Super easy read, couldn't put it down, writing style flows so well, the characters have different tones (not exactly the same style for both POVs). Highly recommend, looking forward to book 3. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
View on GoodreadsValefor and Cass make a deal. His possessiveness is God tier and a demon learning feelings? Perfection. Him calling out humans for being stupid? Perfection. My favorite quote: "Didn’t matter that seraph sign were guilty of numerous crimes as well, the pattern was inevitable through their lens of fear. Humans are odd that way. So desperate to feel safe and secure they will clutch to lies." As for romance? “I do not want your mortality. I want your eternity.” I also loved being able to see Ember and Kael continue their HEA. Excited is an understatement when it comes to my feelings about where this series is going and how Raiden plans to get them a "mother." 10/10 no notes.
View on GoodreadsI received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. To say I enjoyed this book is an understatement. The devoured the intensity that was the dynamic between Cass and Vale. She thought he was her enemy, always taunting her. He was entirely devoted to her from the start, but she believes he is toying with her. He makes a bet with her to prove that he is more than just a flirt. She agrees to a night with him if she loses. What can go wrong? I loved the growth of both of their characters throughout the story. What was a friendly wager turned into so much more. The frenemies to lovers was fantastic. The build up between them was intense, and when it finally boiled over it was hot hot hot. Perks of being with a demon I suppose. This was a very well written, unique story that I thoroughly enjoyed. I would have liked more background into the demon months and angelic months, but it didn't take away from the overall point of the story. 5 stars for a quick, delightful read full of lust and debauchery with an emding that left me full and satisfied.
View on GoodreadsThe writing is great and the story line has potential. However, I felt like everything was rushed. I wish there had been more character and world building. The enemies to lovers dynamic between the two main characters could have been so much more. That being said, the story was cute and worth a read. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
View on GoodreadsARC Disclosure: I received an advance reader copy of this book through BookSirens. This is my honest review and reflects my own thoughts and opinions about the book. I loved this story from beginning to end! It was very well written and such a quick, easy read, but I definitely wasn’t prepared for how emotional it would get. There were moments where I genuinely needed tissues. I absolutely loved the MMC. His obsession with Cass, his protectiveness, and the way he genuinely cared about her completely melted my heart. He wasn’t just obsessed with her. He truly saw her and wanted all of her. Cass was such a strong FMC. I loved how brave, smart, and protective she was, especially when it came to her sister. She was easy to root for, and I really enjoyed watching her journey throughout the story. This book had the perfect mix of romance, emotion, and characters I genuinely cared about. Definitely a story I’m glad I got to read!
View on GoodreadsI got this as an advanced reader copy. I loved this book. The world building was understandable but not overwhelming with too many details. I instantly fell in love with the characters. It was enemies to lovers meets insta-love but with a demon! . I really enjoyed the story and character development and can’t wait to read the next one!
View on GoodreadsA Fascinating Demon Romance with Rich World-Building and an Unusual Bet This demon romance has some really fascinating world-building. One of the most interesting aspects is the way people are assigned to a specific part of the city based on their birthday. It is an established part of their society, but it also comes with plenty of controversy, which adds an interesting social layer to the story. The female main character catches the attention of a demon who is clearly smitten with her, and the two end up making a bet. What starts out as something relatively simple turns into a much more interesting journey involving the search for a politician, while a romance develops along the way. I particularly enjoyed how the different elements come together. The political and social aspects don't simply sit in the background but become part of the story and the relationship, making the world feel much richer. Overall, this was a fascinating and entertaining paranormal romance. The unusual world-building and the way the bet develops into something much bigger made it an interesting read, and I enjoyed discovering where the story would go. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
View on Goodreadsit's maybe a 3.75 for me. it was very entertaining to read. really quick and easy to go through. there wasn't too much depth but still good. i would have preferred a more thorough grasp of the world but it was all good.
View on GoodreadsI really enjoyed this second book in the Hellborn lovers series. Vale has patiently waited for Cass for 5 years, is it his time now? This is only a short story and I really wanted it to carry on. Nice quick read Thankyou to the author for letting me read an advanced copy
View on Goodreads*Disclaimer*. This arc was supplied by the author. All the thoughts and opinions are my own. Wow, this book starts as it means to go on. It’s straight into the story, very snappy, and I instantly liked the Characters Cass FMC and Vale MMC. This is actually book 2 in the Hellborn Lovers series, but they can be read as standalones. The book focuses on the long standing tensions between the FMC and the MMC, which reach a spicy breaking point with a bet between the two. I liked the concept in the book around humans being born into demonic or seraphim months, and this defining their social standing. The light humour also really worked for me. The chemistry was there from the beginning, and remained intense throughout the book. It is more of a short story, my copy was 109 pages long, but it was a great read, and I inhaled it within a day. I’m going to go back and get book1 into my tbr list now! Thank you to the author Luci Briar for the opportunity to read this arc.
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