Devil Take Me [Paperback]

Anna J Evans (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2009

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Or is that wicked seductions? Annie Theophilus is used to life not going her way, but now the future is looking bright. She's engaged and finally getting her happily-ever-after-until she catches her fianc cheating. The garage seems to be the safest place for a well-deserved crying jag. Instead, it proves to be a portal from hell, out of which a sexy denizen of the underworld has just emerged. Namtar, one-time death-bringer to mortals, has come through an Earth portal for one thing-power. If he can convince a human to willingly sacrifice mortality for eternity in the Underworld, he will gain the power he needs to get the queen off her throne and secure a future for his people. But Annie's seduction doesn't go as smoothly as planned. Somehow she steals a piece of his heart, and he finds himself struggling with a depth of feeling he's never known. Now, thanks to his own hesitation, they're on the run from a murderous ex-fianc and a few enraged demons. How can he ask her to give him her soul-when all he can offer her is pain? Warning: This book contains sex in a garage, sex on the run, and shades of BDSM experimentation between willing partners as well as graphic depictions of an insane demon queen punishing her male and female lovers with stuff that put the ick in icky.I mean kinky.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Samhain Publishing (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605042811
• ISBN-13: 978-1605042817
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,942,300 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Just got done, November 27, 2010

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Megan Conroy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Devil Take Me (Kindle Edition)

I have never reviewed a book or anything before so I am not sure if I am doing this right.

I found this to be a pretty good book. The sex scenes were very explicit and some of them could be classed as brutal depending on your view. I found it to be unrealistic for the hero and heroine to fall in love after only a couple of days, especially since there was no plausible reason for either party except his ability to see her aura. Although, extremely stressful situations could bring about a closer relationship than a non-stressful one.

I could see how Annie could go from doormat to a more dominating personality within the week though. After all, Roger was the straw that broke the camel's back. There were some questions that I had to ask that the author never did answer, but I am the kind of reader who likes to know the relevance of anything brought up in the story pertaining to the main couple.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good premise.... C+, January 31, 2010

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Katie "www.bookingit.net" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Devil Take Me (Paperback)

Having lived by the saying "No good deed goes unpunished", Annie thought that her life was finally turning around for the better. She was engaged, had a good job, and a place of her own. Then, she catches her fiancé cheating with her neighbor. After a harrowing night at the police station, Annie parks her car in the garage but a portal to Hell has opened right under her feet.

Namtar, an ancient Sumerian god, comes through the portal and needs to find a sacrifice so that he may regain his powers and claim his throne in the Underworld. Annie is conveniently present for his uses, but he soon develops a snag in his plan: he actually likes Annie. Now, he is drawn into the dramatic events of her life as well as fighting his own demons. Literally.

At first, I did not like Annie. She was a complete pushover. Luckily, spending time with Namtar seemed to help her grow a spine. Unfortunately, Namtar is a bit old-fashioned in his ways, which makes him slightly annoying at times. Also, he keeps Annie in the dark far longer than I would have expected. But, when Annie and Namtar are together, they burn hot and bright.

I felt the pacing of this story was very slow. I did not quite understand why Annie's ex-fiancé went off the deep end, especially since he was the one cheating on her. Also, some of the plot points seemed too convenient and, in my mind, not necessarily rational. Luckily, the end the story picks up and becomes more believable. Also, by this point, I actually like Annie.

Overall, Devil Take Me has an interesting premise. I enjoyed Annie's secret background and watching her grow from someone I found annoying to a character I could respect. Unfortunately, the story does not make sense at times and moves slowly which, for some readers, may overshadow many of the good aspects of this story.

BookingIt Grade: C+