Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione
“Open for me”
Wraith’s voice, a husky, resonant command, had her obeying without a second thought, and in an instant, he took what he wanted. His tongue slipped inside Serena’s mouth, and then it slid against her tongue in a fierce, wet caress.
Her body ached, arching without her consent as though seeking his, but he still didn’t touch her—the only physical contact between them was where their mouths connected. It should have made her feel safe that he wasn’t trying to ease her into something much more intimate, but somehow this felt as personal as it could get. He was giving her a taste of what she was missing in her life.
Panic rose up again. Whimpering, she shook her head.
Wraith pulled back slightly. Too far, yet not nearly far enough. “I’m scaring you,” he whispered. “But it’s not because you’re afraid of me.”
That was true, but she couldn’t admit why she was really afraid. Still, he knew.
“You’re afraid it’ll lead to more.” He let his lips brush hers, barely, but with such passion that she gasped…
“What a ride! Dark, sexy, and very intriguing, the book gripped me from start to finish—totally recommended.”
—Nalini Singh, author of Mine to Possess, on Pleasure Unbound
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DESIRE UNCHAINED
“Wicked… decadently sinful… prepare to be burned!”
—Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author of the Lords of the Underworld series PLEASURE UNBOUND
“4 Stars! [Ione’s] hard-edged style infuses the story with darkness while taking it to sizzling heights.”
—Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“Larissa’s storytelling is compelling and raw. She is truly gifted and you will fall madly in love with the characters in this series.”
—Jaci Burton, national bestselling author of Hunting the Demon
“5 Stars! Fascinatingly innovative… full of fervent encounters and shocking disclosures… compelling scenes and dynamic characters. Never has the paranormal world been more intriguing. Pleasure Unbound will leave a lasting impact on the reader, as this unforgettable story will evoke emotions long after the last page is read.”
— SingleTitles.com
“This is a dark, sexy, and adventurous story… has everything a paranormal romance book needs, and it will have a lot of readers coming back for more.”
—ParanormalRomance.org
“Fast-paced… never slows down… Romantic fantasy fans will appreciate the first Demonica tale.”
—Midwest Book Review
“Intense, engrossing, and titillating, Pleasure Unbound is a story not to be missed. I can’t wait for the next story.”
— RRTErotic.com
“Ione has… created a very imaginative demonic tapestry as well as rich, multilayered characterizations… a heady blend that I look forward to revisiting in her next installment.”
— BookLoons.com
“Ione writes a passionate tale. She is able to blend two different worlds together seamlessly.”
— NightOwlRomance.com
“What a great read! Very sexy… Tayla is an incredible heroine and the conflict and sexual attraction between her and Eidolon just burns on the page.”
—Joely Sue Burkhart, author of Beautiful Death
“4? Stars! Wow, wow, wow! This is one hot demon love story! The pages are riddled with action, sex, and danger. The intensity is palpable. I was moved by this love story and will think about it for some time.”
— TheRomanceReadersConnection.com
“Sexy, dark, and emotion-filled… Took me on a rip-roaring ride through every emotion I have… Go out and buy a copy today.”
— JoyfullyReviewed.com
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Pleasure Unbound
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To Brennan, because without you, I would never have known the joy of being a mother, and I don’t think my characters would, either. You’re my world, Goob!
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to the fabulous staff at Grand Central Publishing, from the cover art department to my copyeditor and editor, Amy Pierpont. I’m so very lucky to be working with such talented people.
And a huge thank you to Justin Knupp of Stonecreek Media, for being so great to work with and for being such a big, visible part of the Demonica world.
Finally, a big “love ya, gals,” to the Writeminded Readers Group and the Writeminded blog ladies, Jaci Burton, Maya Banks, Amy Knupp, and Stephanie Tyler. You are my much-needed support group!
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