A Demon and His Psycho by Eve Langlais
Series: Welcome to Hell #2
Published by Amazon Digital
Published on: July 17th 2012
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 167
Format: eBook
Source: Purchased
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Warning:This story centers around a grumpy demon holding onto an ancient vow and a perky psycho (with killer tendencies) who is determined to make him snap. There's cursing, melt-your-screen hotness, messed up religious tropes and snort out loud fun. If you enjoy raunchy humor, sizzling moments and already know you’re going to Hell, then dive on in.
I'm not crazy. I just have anger issues.
With a giggle and an outrageous mouth – perfect for things other than talking – Katie comes flying into Xaphan’s life, upsetting centuries of self-inflicted misery. How can he stay true to the one he lost when a bubbly psycho, with mismatched eyes, keeps consuming his thoughts – and awakening his desire?
So she was a tad bit nuts, Katie’s insanity came in handy as the Devil’s favorite problem solver. But killing’s not on the menu when a dragon goes missing, and worse, Lucifer teams her up with Hell’s grumpiest demon. His rejection of her advances only makes her more determined to seduce him. And despite her violent reputation, a part of her is oddly tempted to let him live.
Welcome to Hell where the rules are always changing, the ash is constantly raining, and Lucifer is watching, waiting to steal your soul…
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I read the first book in this series last summer. I picked it up as a freebie. At the time that I read A Demon and His Witch, I didn’t realize it was a spinoff Eve Langlais’ Princess of Hell series (which I loved and first introduced me to Eve). Lucifer is the same character in both series and we do see characters from the first series in this one.
This book has Lucifer pairing two of his best henchmen together to search for his granddaughter’s pet pink dragon which was stolen. Both our hero, Xaphan, and heroine, Katie, are humans who sold their souls to Lucifer for something while they were still alive. Now they live in Hell and run errands for Lucifer.
Katie is Lucifer’s executioner and she loves her job. She is also a Black Widow. She will kill any man that she sleeps with. Katie is a wackadoodle (sorry, I just love that word and it fits Katie so well).
Mismatched eyes rolled and Katie shook her head at him. “It’s a baby. Like duh. Only adult dragons can fly.”
“Well how was I supposed to know it wasn’t full grown?”
“Because a full grown dragon wouldn’t chew on rocks, silly. Only teething babies do.”
“See, she’s proving to be an asset already,” Lucifer exclaimed, rubbing his hands together. “I knew I making the right choice pairing you up”
“You’re both insane,” he muttered.
“Thank you,” they replied in chorus.
Xaphan sold his soul to Lucifer to protect a woman he loved when he was a living human. He made a vow to her. He was very loyal to her and wouldn’t sleep with anyone but her. He has kept this vow for over 300 years. Then Lucifer forces him to partner with this crazy chick who dresses in a very revealing.
They start off looking like they are worse pair ever. Xaphan is a very controlled guy who always works alone. He also usually works on the mortal plane. Katie is a talker and seems to never stop talking. She is crazy. She spends most of her time going after demons in Hell. She knows all the ins and outs. She is much smarter than she seems.
Lucifer has become quite the matchmaker. He is a favorite character of mine. I really liked him in the Princess of Hell series and I’m still enjoying him in Welcome to Hell. He has great lines about playing golf against his brother, God. He is also dating Mother Nature.
This book is everything you would expect from Eve Langlais if you have ever read her before. I love the characters that she creates. The way that these two characters overcome their differences and pasts to come together. The secondary characters really add to to the story.
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I’m Melanie and I live in Ohio. I have two horses and a dog. I’m an animal lover, avid book reader and audiobook listener. I like to live vicariously through fictional characters. I enjoy reading and listening to mostly fictional books in the paranormal genre, including Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance and Horror. My favorite paranormal creatures are shifters, doesn’t matter the flavor.
Love the humor and witty banter in that excerpt. Plus demons AND baby dragons? I need to read this! Great review.
E.J. Stevens recently posted…Q+A with Dani Harper and Giveaway
Thanks. Katie was pretty funny. I love Lucifer. Xaphan does come around eventually. I hope you enjoy.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Legend of the Highland Dragon by Isabel Cooper
I’ve already read Eve Langlais, but not this series – I’ve already heard a lot about Lucifer and am dying (almost) to read about him !
Red Iza recently posted…The sunday post #44 : What’s up ?
LOL. I love Lucifer. You could start with either this series or Princess of Hell. They both have Lucifer in them. I’ve enjoyed both.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Legend of the Highland Dragon by Isabel Cooper
The differences in these two personalities sound like the makings for lots of fun! I’m glad you’re still enjoying Langlais, Melanie. I hope to make room for some of her brand of fun soon. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Bookworm Brandee recently posted…Bought, Borrowed, & Bagged ~ #63
I hope you get a chance to try her soon. I find she is great for when I’m having a particular grumpy week at work and need a laugh. Hope you have a great weekend too. 🙂
Melanie recently posted…Review: Legend of the Highland Dragon by Isabel Cooper
I don’t think I’ve ever read a book by this author, but I feel like I will enjoy reading about Katie. The Black Widow concept is new to me.
Joy // Joyousreads recently posted…Hoarders, Books Edition: Episode 145
Katie is really funny. She hasn’t had a good past with me, which is why she becomes a Black Widow and kills every man she sleeps with (just like the spider). I did forget to mention in the review that you can read this one without reading the first book.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Legend of the Highland Dragon by Isabel Cooper
This one sounds better than the first. I didn’t know this series was a spin-off though. I didn’t read the original series so maybe that’s why the first book didn’t really jive for me.
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I did like this one better than the first one. I loved Katie. You can read this series without reading the original series, though so far, I still like the original better. I just really liked Muriel, who is Lucifer’s youngest daughter. Check out the book Lucifer’s Daughter when you have a chance.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Legend of the Highland Dragon by Isabel Cooper
Well, just because you say that Lucifer has become a favorite character of yours I will give this series a try, lol. I’m really intrigued now 😀 Interesting review.
Ramona recently posted…2015 ALA List Of Challenged Books
Yeah, Lucifer is pretty funny. I’ve always had a thing for secondary characters and he is a great one. I hope you enjoy.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Legend of the Highland Dragon by Isabel Cooper
The title alone would have made me look twice at this one. The description would have made me buy it. This sounds like a really funny one.
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I liked it a lot. Definitely made me laugh out loud several times. I hope you enjoy.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Legend of the Highland Dragon by Isabel Cooper
My cat is named Lucifer 😉
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I wonder if he is the troublemaker that this Lucifer is?
Melanie recently posted…Review: Legend of the Highland Dragon by Isabel Cooper
I think this was the book that convinced me more than any that Eve can take anything and make it hot and funny- a killer psycho lady is a heroine? Yep!
I did it backward. I read this series and I need to go back and read the Princess ones.
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I didn’t think I would like Katie at the beginning, but I ended up loving her.
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I haven’t read any of her books yet, but I sure do enjoy the covers. 😉
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She does like her bare chested man covers, doesn’t she. 🙂
I hope you get a chance to try her books one day.
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I just recently introduced myself to this author by listening to Kodiak Claims and Outfoxed by Love and soon going to listen to Polar Bared..I’m hooked! I have to check out these other series as well. 🙂
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I love the Kodiak Point series. It is one of my favorites from her so far. There are still several from her I haven’t tried yet, but I will get to them shortly.
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oh I do love this author, but haven’t gotten around to reading this series yet. Loved your thought on this one…since I have been curious about it.
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Yeah, the titles is one that makes you look twice, that’s for sure. I hope you get a chance to try it and enjoy it.
Melanie recently posted…Audiobook Review: Dark Needs at Night’s Edge by Kresley Cole
The characters and snark sounds well done and like I could enjoy as well.
I hope you get a chance to try and enjoy it as much as I did.
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