Blake Turner had it all—until a demon decided to take residence in his soul. Plagued with constant black outs and a trail of dead bodies in his wake, Blake thinks vampire Elise is his best chance at ending the nightmare. It’s just too bad he’s fallen in love with the gorgeous vamp right before he has to die… Featuring characters from New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress world. (Originally appeared in Four Dukes and a Devil anthology)
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About the Author
Jeaniene Frost is the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of the Night Huntress series and the Night Huntress World novels. To date, foreign rights for her novels have sold to nineteen different countries. Jeaniene lives in North Carolina with her husband Matthew, who long ago accepted that she rarely cooks and always sleeps in on the weekends. Aside from writing, Jeaniene enjoys reading, poetry, watching movies with her husband, exploring old cemeteries, spelunking and traveling - by car. Airplanes, children, and cook books frighten her.
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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Blake's life is a living hell, possessed by a demon who has turned Blake into a killer, Blake knows that he must die so that the demon will never hurt anyone again, but with the demon calling the shots it's not going to be easy. When loner vampire Elise witnesses Blake's suicide attempt, the hopelessness of his situation stirs her long lost humanity and as Elise gets to know Blake and is touched by his selflessness, Elise discovers that even though she's immortal, by isolating herself to protect her heart from further hurts, she's forgotten how to live.
Set in the Night Huntress world, with a short appearance by Cat and Bones and a longer one by Mencheres, Devil to Pay works much better on its own than it did sandwiched in between regency romances in it's original release in Four Dukes and a Devil. Storywise, Devil to Pay manages to get the job done even in the shorter space, the leads are both likable and sympathy stirring, and there's nothing like impending death to spur a relationship along. I liked the ending but wouldn't have minded getting to bask in the afterglow of the happily ever after just a bit - but then that's the nature of shorts.
On the whole, Devil to Pay ends up being a nice little tidbit for Frost fans who missed it in its first incarnation, but Frost brings in just enough of her world so that the story will still work for fans-to-be.
Set in the Night Huntress world, with a short appearance by Cat and Bones and a longer one by Mencheres, Devil to Pay works much better on its own than it did sandwiched in between regency romances in it's original release in Four Dukes and a Devil. Storywise, Devil to Pay manages to get the job done even in the shorter space, the leads are both likable and sympathy stirring, and there's nothing like impending death to spur a relationship along. I liked the ending but wouldn't have minded getting to bask in the afterglow of the happily ever after just a bit - but then that's the nature of shorts.
On the whole, Devil to Pay ends up being a nice little tidbit for Frost fans who missed it in its first incarnation, but Frost brings in just enough of her world so that the story will still work for fans-to-be.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Sophia Rose
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I have read most of what this author has put forth and love her work. But I found in this short story that she exceeded my expectation. It has a few of the usual characters in the Cat and Bones world, but it is a beautiful stand alone.
A female vampire who is content merely to exist because of tragic past circumstances comes across a human controlled by a demon who seeks to end his life to end the destruction and evil the demon is capable of. The vampire takes an interest that even has her surprised and searches for a way to save this honorable man who though he has come to care deeply for her will do what he feels is his duty to mankind. It has the elements of a beautiful tragic love.
I found it poignant and touched something deep as doomed love affairs do.
I cannot add anything about the plot and the main characters beyond several more super-adjectives of how good I found it.
There is only one tiny thing that struck me and it was truly no biggie. I found the inclusion of Cat and Bones superfluous (I know- what am I saying), but that is because these new characters are that well written.
Recommend this with no qualms.
A female vampire who is content merely to exist because of tragic past circumstances comes across a human controlled by a demon who seeks to end his life to end the destruction and evil the demon is capable of. The vampire takes an interest that even has her surprised and searches for a way to save this honorable man who though he has come to care deeply for her will do what he feels is his duty to mankind. It has the elements of a beautiful tragic love.
I found it poignant and touched something deep as doomed love affairs do.
I cannot add anything about the plot and the main characters beyond several more super-adjectives of how good I found it.
There is only one tiny thing that struck me and it was truly no biggie. I found the inclusion of Cat and Bones superfluous (I know- what am I saying), but that is because these new characters are that well written.
Recommend this with no qualms.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By sazbah
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After a traumatic past, Elise, a vampire, has become a virtual recluse, living in abandoned subway tunnels, and avoiding humans and other vampires alike. Her life takes a rather sudden turn for exciting when a demon-posessed man with a death wish turns up on her doorstep.
A fun, quick, read for Frost fans, fan favorites Cat, Bones, and Mencheres all make appearances in this novella. I'm used to strong, kick-ass heroines from Jeaniene Frost, but Elise isn't. She's suffered a lot in both her life and afterlife, and she doesn't live, so much as exist. She's going through the motions, not wanting to dissapoint the only person left she *does* care for, Mencheres. She shakes her self from her apathy and ennui, but it makes her a little less interesting to read than Cat/Denise/Kira, and Isa (from Happily Never After). There's not much space to get to know her in this short read, and I felt it got in the way.
More a look into the protaganists minds and changing internal characters, fans used to Frost's normal non-stop action approach may be dissapointed.
I didn't enjoy this quite as much as Happily Never After, which felt like it fit a lot into a short space, but it's still an entertaining read, and a visit to the Night Huntress world is always a good one, regardless of any faults. It works well enough as a standalone, so may be enjoyed by folks new to Jeaniene Frost.
A fun, quick, read for Frost fans, fan favorites Cat, Bones, and Mencheres all make appearances in this novella. I'm used to strong, kick-ass heroines from Jeaniene Frost, but Elise isn't. She's suffered a lot in both her life and afterlife, and she doesn't live, so much as exist. She's going through the motions, not wanting to dissapoint the only person left she *does* care for, Mencheres. She shakes her self from her apathy and ennui, but it makes her a little less interesting to read than Cat/Denise/Kira, and Isa (from Happily Never After). There's not much space to get to know her in this short read, and I felt it got in the way.
More a look into the protaganists minds and changing internal characters, fans used to Frost's normal non-stop action approach may be dissapointed.
I didn't enjoy this quite as much as Happily Never After, which felt like it fit a lot into a short space, but it's still an entertaining read, and a visit to the Night Huntress world is always a good one, regardless of any faults. It works well enough as a standalone, so may be enjoyed by folks new to Jeaniene Frost.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
okay
it was okay but i would recommend you start from the beginning for a better understanding of the book, you will get lost
Published 8 days ago by Tanya2008
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best vampire writer
I luv Jeaniene Frost writing skills. I luv all her books I'm in luv with the Bones and the other vamps she writes about.
Published 10 days ago by hottis2001
2.0 out of 5 stars
2+
Could have been better planned and thought out . The characters left me cold... Didn't get into it .Disappointed after
Jeaniene Frost's other books.
Jeaniene Frost's other books.
Published 22 days ago by Cyan
5.0 out of 5 stars
lover her and all her books
Love this book and love everything she writes. always exciting and keeps me intrigued. Love all her characters. and there relationships
Published 1 month ago by shanna
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice one!
one of my favorite authors! The story was a little too short though. Not sure what else to say without giving away info about the storyline
Published 1 month ago by Dawn McCloud
4.0 out of 5 stars
Devil to Pay
Oh my! What a fun little quick read starring one of Bones' 'children', Chance. Please, please, more stories of Chance and Isa. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tracie Rebsamen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book
Jeaniene frost does it again. The fight between good and evil with action and lots of feeling. I can't wait to start the next one.
Published 1 month ago by dee hill
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bad guys
This is a good book,but to short. Don't get to know the characters very well. Wish it was more detailed.
Published 2 months ago by Carol Watkins
4.0 out of 5 stars
great book
No my favorite Frost book - but always a good read. This entire series is great - I stared with Once Burned and then went back to the first book with Cat and Bones. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cyndi Barnes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good short story
Of the Night Huntress short stories I have read so far, this is my favorite. It was a complete short story of its own with characters we knew, as well as some new ones. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sheri
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More About the Author
Jeaniene Frost is the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of the Night Huntress series and the Night Huntress World novels. To date, foreign rights for her novels have sold to nineteen different countries. Jeaniene lives in North Carolina with her husband Matthew, who long ago accepted that she rarely cooks and always sleeps in on the weekends. Aside from writing, Jeaniene enjoys reading, poetry, watching movies with her husband, exploring old cemeteries, spelunking and traveling - by car. Airplanes, children, and cook books frighten her.
For more information on Jeaniene's books, including reading the first 20% of her novels, deleted scenes, creature mythology, and more, go to: http://www.jeanienefrost.com/
For more information on Jeaniene's books, including reading the first 20% of her novels, deleted scenes, creature mythology, and more, go to: http://www.jeanienefrost.com/
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