Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler
Published by Entangled
Published on: December 30, 2013
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 270
Format: eBook
Source: Purchased
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He'll slay her demons, but it may cost her heart...
Four years ago Tegan Ashton was attacked. Determined never to be a victim again, she devotes her life to martial arts and self-defense. When her assailant returns to finish what he started, only one person can help her.
Gabe is a private investigator by day and demon slayer by night. After losing loved ones, he vows to defend people from a threat they don't realize exists.
The relationship is supposed to be strictly business, but fighting demons together stirs up emotions they never expected. Turns out demon slaying is a breeze compared to facing their scarred pasts and even worse - hearts.
I will read all kinds of paranormal books, but I just really don’t like books featuring demons all that much. Sometimes, but not often. I picked this book up because I enjoyed the author’s work in the past, and actually I did think the premise sounded good.
Tegan endured a horrific attack four years ago, and ended up in a mental institution because she couldn’t handle her memories of that attack. She’s finally getting a sort of life back, owns and runs her own dojo, and is a black belt. Her whole life revolves around self defense. What she doesn’t realize is that she was attacked by a demon. Through a series of events(no spoilers!), she hires a private detective with paranormal experience. Gabe, as a secret demon slayer, realizes as soon as he sees her scar from the attack, that they are dealing with a really terrible demon. He also realizes that he really wants Tegan for himself. As for Tegan, she’s just afraid of any man’s touch since the attack.
The characters of Tegan and Gabe were so well drawn by the author, that I felt like I knew them. Their sexual chemistry together was off the charts. Tegan is beautiful, determined,strong, and a true survivor. Gabe is everything a demon slayer should be, strong, hard headed, and also determined. It doesn’t hurt that he is also a super hot guy! He’s had his own share of heartbreak in his life, losing his fiancee, and parents to demons. Weirdly enough, my other favorite character, ended up being a roly-poly, demon snitch, named Lago.
Not only was this book a really good, sensual romance, it was a pretty kick butt read as well. Action packed, with lots of green demon blood, and goo for days. Well imagined world building rounded out this book beautifully. In this world, all different kinds of demons exist, as well as witches. Tegan’s Welsh ancestry comes into play, with a family line that she never knew she belonged to, a line that puts her in the demons path. I enjoyed the authors vision of all the different types of demons, their names, descriptions and abilities. Very imaginative.
If you enjoy a fast paced paranormal romance, with easy flowing dialogue, good characters, steamy sexual situations, and lots of action, I highly recommend this read. I am not sure if there will be more books in this series, but it sure seemed like there could be, and by the same token, it can also stand alone.
I’m Lorna and I live in Maryland. Since retiring, I spend my time mostly reading and reviewing books. My favorite reads are Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Young Adult. I read a lot of indie books in addition to traditionally published books. Favorite paranormal creature? Vampires, but I am really liking werewolves more everyday.
I read this one a while back and I agree, I loved this book. I’m really into paranormal romance right now, it probably makes up 99% of what I read at the moment..yes, I’m a bit obsessed but there are just too many good PNR books out there to read.
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I completely agree-too many PNR’s and not enough time to read them! They are probably 75% or more of what I read these days:)
Right? I heard someone ask on fb if we readers thought that PRN was just a fad and wouldn’t last? I actually laughed since I know for sure it’s not a fad, I mean there are thousands maybe even millions of readers who are like you and I and what they read mainly consists of PNR.
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I am not ready to give up on them yet 🙂 I also make time for other stuff though, like thrillers, mysteries, and rocker romances. I review them on another site so it works out 🙂
This book looks really good! Demon slayer sounds hot. Would this be the action packed romance that bridges a gap between the two genres?
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I thought it was really good! It’s a cross between UF and PRN, at least in my opinion:)
Oh that sounds fab! I’ve not been reading much pnr lately. Used to read it ALL the time. But slowly getting back into it. Will have to check this one out 🙂
anna (herding cats & burning soup) recently posted…Tasty Delights–Chocolate Muffins + review (The Homesick Texan)
I hope you like it 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler
Nice description of the characters
Thank you!
Lorna recently posted…Review: Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler
This is an author I have yet to try but I really do think I need too.
Wonderful review. 🙂
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Thank you! I think you might like it 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler
I love Lisa’s vampire books so I purchased this one a while ago, just haven’t read it yet. Sounds like I have to move it up my list after reading your review Lorna! 😉
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I hope you like it as much as I did, I know your TBR pile is probably huge. 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler
Tegan sounds like a super kick butt character and WOW, the chemistry between her and Gabe sounds like it was done super well! Nothing like some hot chemistry and some demon butt kicking 🙂 Lovely review Lorna!
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Thank you! Tegan went from being a victim, to not being a victim-always good in a book with this much action 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler
Thanks for reviewing Beg Me to Slay!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the book…
Lisa 🙂
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You’re very welcome 🙂 It was a really good read!
Lorna recently posted…Review: Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler
i’m not too fond of demons books either but some i do like or even love. i have been interested by this one since it exist in print as well butso far i haven’t gotten it now i can only hope it will be sooner than later as it sound really good!
thanks
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I hope you enjoy as I did 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler
I’m not a fan of demons, either. Actually, paranormal isn’t my thing unless it involves ghosts. I love spooky stories!
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Yes I like spooky stories too! But then I do love paranormal stories, probably way too much 🙂
I love it when you find a book that’s not something you think you’d usually like and you end up loving it! Glad these demons worked for you!
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Yes it was a pretty great read 🙂 Thanks!
Lorna recently posted…Review: Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler
Will have to write this one down with the 4.5 paw rating. How awful that she had to go to a mental institution due to the trauma of the attack.
Luckily we only heard about that part, and we didn’t have to experience it 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler
Sounds amazing. I also don’t like books featuring demons, but this one sounds like a good exception.
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I thought so 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler
Sensual romance, a pretty kick butt read and lots of green demon blood, and goo for days sounds perfect! LOL – I love a great paranormal romance so I’m going to hunt this one down. Thanks for the new author to look for Lorna! 🙂
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You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler
“Well imagined world building”, action and great characters? Sounds fantastic, Lorna. I’m glad you gave a book with a demon in it a go. I haven’t read Kessler yet but she’s definitely going on my tbr. 🙂
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Yes she is definitely worth the read! I like her vampire books too 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Beg Me to Slay by Lisa Kessler