Demon Possession by Kiersten Fay Series: Shadow Quest #1
Published by Self-Published on April 19, 2011
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Science Fiction
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After being enslaved on the spaceship Extarga for most of her life Analia has no memory of her life before, and has lost all knowledge of her people. Her mysterious gift and pointed ears are the only indication that she is different.
Analia is alone, and for all she knows, she's the last of her kind. By chance Analia escapes her captors, and hides herself on the merchant ship Marada, planning to get off at the very next stop.
Unfortunately for her, there is no next stop. The crew is planning a delivery that could take months, and according to a stipulation in the newly signed contract, no one is allowed on or off the ship until the package is delivered.
When Analia is found by the captain of the Marada, she must adapt to her new role on the ship, and try to control her newly awakened desire for the brutal and devastatingly erotic demon.
Liezel’s Thoughts:
For years Analia has been a prisoner on the Extarga. Starved, tortured and being exploited for her powers she decided that it is time to escape or her life would be forfeit. She’s willing to risk the unknown rather than face another day in Darius’ wrath. With a little help she finally makes it off the ship and onto the Marada. Days pass and she is almost at the brink of death when she is finally found in a maintenance closet by the Captain himself- Sebastian. Doubt swirls around the Marada thinking that she was sent as a spy. She is tested, offered the easy way out which she accepts willingly – surprising everyone on board. Why is she willing to give up her life so easily?
Intrigued by her innocence and beauty Sebastian decided to introduce her to the crew and give her a job. Immediately everyone is taken with her and Analia is never happier. Sebastian tries to hide his attraction to her but the chemistry between them is just too electrifying to ignore. Anya has finally found her peace and solace with Sebastian and his family. Days pass without incidence until Darius catches up with her. The Marada and its crew is threatened. Anya exposes the extent of her power and saves them all. There is so much more to Anya then everyone thought…
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I felt an immediate connected to Anya and sympathizes with her plight. Just like Sebastian I found her character intriguing. I found her innocence a breath a fresh air. I also loved her determination and motivation and her willingness to sacrifice her life for people that she barely knew. I enjoyed Sebastian’s character as well. Talk about one alpha-male. Sheesh! He ruled his ship with an iron hand but was never cruel like Darius. He was trusted by his crew and well loved by his family. The tension and the chemistry between the two was impressive.
From the very beginning this story enraptured me. It had the perfect balance between romance and suspense. I loved that it was not over embellished with world building which I find tedious in debut series books. I found it fascinating how the author was able to introduce the supporting characters into the story without making it too overwhelming and I look forward to reading more about them as the series continues. The story telling was also smooth and faultless.
Loved this one! If you’re into science fiction and paranormal romance then this is one series you should not pass up.
The Verdict:
Excerpt:
Anya watched Sebastian from the corner of her eye as he went to work cleaning away the blood. He was focused and intent on his task, but couldn’t seem to stop touching her in little ways. Softly brushing her hair, her shoulder, her hip. Was he checking her for further injuries? It seemed more intimate than that. It was almost as if he didn’t even realize he was doing it.
His tenderness with her was astonishing. While he was focused on wiping the blood from her cut, Anya allowed herself to study him closer. He seemed calm now, though his energy was still erratic.
When he had first returned, still resembling the monster, it had terrified her. He’d still been enraged, much more so, it seemed. And not for the first time, she’d thought he might hurt her.
But when his eyes had found hers, he’d visibly relaxed, instantly morphing back into the Bastian she recognized.
With a gentleness contradictory to the man standing before her, he cleaned her wound. By his soft pats and concerned looks, she knew now that he would never hurt her. She felt silly for ever thinking otherwise. He’d shown her nothing but kindness from the beginning.
“You’re not frightened of me anymore?” he asked without averting his gaze from the cut on her cheek.
He was almost completely back to normal now. His horns were returning to their original dark black, and his fangs had receded. Thinking back to his other form, she couldn’t muster the terror it had inspired in the first place. “No,” she said simply.
“So easily?”
“You make it hard to fear you, Sebastian, when you treat me the way you do.”
“And how’s that then?”
“Like you would never hurt me, no matter how angry you are, or how much you might want to.”
His golden eyes locked on hers with such intensity it stole her breath. “I would never want to hurt you.” Cupping her face, he rubbed his thumb along her unmarked cheek. “I could never hurt you. If anything ever happened to you, I fear I will be trapped on the Edge forever.” Leaning in, he lightly kissed her bruise. “I think of you constantly.” He kissed her forehead. “Always.” Then with the lightest touch, he kissed her lips.
With words so sweet, Anya couldn’t help but lean into him. This wasn’t the demanding kiss from before. This was soft, smooth, tender. This time he allowed her to explore him at her leisure. His lips were soft and warm, molded to hers, and she caressed them.
Her second real kiss ever was turning out to be the most erotic experience of her life. Sebastian was watching her with his liquid gold eyes, filled with restrained lust as he let her place soft kisses on him.
When she darted out her tongue, he dropped his hands to her hips, his body wedging between her legs. The second time she darted her tongue to lick his sweet lips, he opened, his tongue meeting hers.
From deep within him, she heard the rumblings of a satisfied groan. The mere sound stroked her own lust, and she instinctively dug her nails into his shoulders. Liquid pooled between her legs. Bastian’s grip tightened in her hips.
“Let me taste you,” he grated.
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kp
Thanks for the giveaway!
Marcy Meyer
Thanks for the giveaway chance! The book sounds great!
Kiersten Fay
Thank you so much for this lovely review. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 😀 To everyone who enters the giveaway, good luck! Can’t wait to see who wins.
liezel77
You’re welcome.
evamillien
Thanks for sharing the great excerpt, your review and the giveaway. This book sounds really great and I am looking forward to reading it. evamillien at gmail dot com
Amy Pollard Woolard
The cover alone makes me want to read this book LOL!! I do like what I have read so far about this book though. Thank you for this wonderful giveaway!!