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"Hellcursed"
by
Erica Hayes
fantasy, erotic romance in a PDF edition that was published by the author on December 12, 2012 and has 27 pages.
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Other books by this author which I have reviewed include Hex Appeal
A prequel, 0.5 in The Shadowfae Chronicles dark urban fantasy series revolving around Jade, a stubborn woman who wanted it all. Set in an alternative Constantinople in 1863. In this case, Hayes states this prequel is historical and it is very erotic.
My Take
Poor Jade. It’s being so difficult to resist this demon she’s been traded to. A betrayal that dooms her.
It’s a tale of greed and what can result from it, using first person protagonist point-of-view from Jade’s perspective.
Hayes does go on and on about the erotic “rapture” Jade is experiencing in her new “position” with this new master. Although, it’s not as annoying as I had expected.
This may tip you off that this short story is mostly talk, as Jade experiences such need. A need that grows and grows . . . and grows to a point where she must slake the need, even with her determination to resist Kane.
It’s the initial slaking that tips Jade off to her new “power” and how desperately she’ll need to control it, lest she lose everyone around her.
I wish that Hayes had explored more of Jade’s initial reasons, but it’s possible they will be revealed in Shadowfae.
It’ll be interesting to see what Kane has planned for her.
The Story
Intellectually Jade is desperate to resist Kane; physically she may not be able to.
She will do her damndest . . . and damned she will be.
The Characters
Jade, a succubus with rapture power, is trapped into being a demon thrall.
Kane is a demon lord and Jade’s new master.
Iriyo is a firefairy dancer, trickster, and whore, who performs and works in a liquor den. A man who has lusted after Jade for too long.
Luna is the betraying sorcerer.
The Cover and Title
The cover is dark with its gradient of browns for the background, Jade’s hair, her hair-covering, and her tight-fitting dress. She has embraced the pose of a seductive woman, magenta swirls enveloping her raised arms and forming a loose collar. More magenta forms a hazy-edged background for the title in a white script that spans her hips. Below that is the series info and below that is the author’s name; both are in white.
The title is too true, for Jade is “Hellcursed”.
