Succubi Like It Hot (The Succubus Diaries) [Mass Market Paperback]

Jill Myles (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Succubus Diaries | Publication Date: January 19, 2010

Jackie Brighton’s life as a succubus is going great: she’s gone from mousy to bombshell, and although she has to have sex every forty-eight hours or die, she has two hot guys—the vampire Zane and the angel Noah—to scratch her Itch. But then her Itch accelerates to every twenty-four hours, and she’s suddenly waking people’s unconscious just by touching them. Something’s out of control so she and Remy, her mentor, go on an adventure-filled road trip to New Orleans to consult with the oldest succubus in the United States. Jackie learns she’s been cursed by a vampire queen—and reversing the curse demands a price she’s not willing to pay.

Editorial Reviews

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"Scorching!" -- Kresley Cole

"Sinfully sexy...a deliciously wild ride that will keep you laughing." -- Katie MacAlister, New York Times bestselling author

"Laugh-out-loud scenes, scorching eroticism, and pulse-pounding adventure." -- Kresley Cole, New York Times bestselling author of Kiss of a Demon King

About the Author

Jill Myles has been an incurable romantic since childhood. She reads all the 'naughty parts' of books first, looks for a dirty joke in everything, and thinks to this day that the "Little House on the Prairie" books should have been steamier. After devouring hundreds of paperback romances, mythology books, and archaeological tomes, she decided to write books of her own - stories with a wild adventure, sharp banter, and lots of super-sexy situations. She prefers her heroes alpha and half-dressed, her heroines witty and strong, and she loves nothing more than watching them overcome adversity to fall into bed together.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Star (January 19, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141657283X
• ISBN-13: 978-1416572831
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #565,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

JILL MYLES is the author of Gentlemen Prefer Succubi, the first novel featuring sexy succubus Jackie Brighton, her supernatural sidekicks, and a few all-too-tempting villains. Jill lives in Texas with her family and can't write a bio, so she's using the official Pocket Books one.

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Succubi Like It Hot by Jill Myles, January 18, 2010

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Jackie thought she was getting her life back on track by taking a job with the New City University archaeological team. She has recently been turned into a succubus, which means she has to have sex every couple of days to sate the "itch" that arises. She turns to her two masters, fallen angel Noah and vampire Zane who more than willingly scratch the itch for her. However, these days, Jackie is noticing the need to have sex is increasing, to almost every day. One would think having sex with two beautiful and very sexy men wouldn't be that much of a hardship, but Jackie soon discovers her need for more sex is going to have deadly consequences. It is hard to kill an immortal such as a succubus, but being cursed, is a sure, although slow way. Another side effect of the curse is wiping the brains of any mortal she touches. She puts them into a comatose state, and when she uses her succubus powers to reach into them to wake them up, she can't find the person.

The only other succubus Jackie knows, is porn star Remy Summore (ram-me-some-more....HA) who is fast becoming a good, albeit unique friend. Remy has no idea who cursed Jackie nor how, but she has an idea how to find out. Remy is also dealing with her own demon possession, Joachim, from the first book, and Joachim often wants to come out and "play," which soon causes many problems for Jackie. Remy suggests a trip to New Orleans to meet up with a very old Succubus, who is also a voodoo priestess. Jackie wants to get there as fast as she can, but Remy has a porn movie to promote and begs Jackie to go on a road trip. Reluctantly Jackie agrees.

Jackie is hesitant to tell Noah or Zane about the curse, with their already rocky relationship. In fact, Noah is tired of sharing Jackie and wants her to make a decision. Jackie is not ready to commit to one person, when Noah is not available during the night and vice versa for Zane. She needs them both, especially now that her sexual needs are greater. Noah is done with sharing and tells Jackie he needs space. Devastated, and not wanting to have sex with strangers on her road trip, she convinces Zane to come with her.

Not far into the trip, Zane discovers Jackie is cursed and abruptly leaves. Now Jackie is on her own, and very horny. Worse, she is being followed by a tall, dark stranger. Luc is willing to help Jackie make it to New Orleans, but Jackie doesn't know if she can trust this stranger or if she can be with someone other than Zane and Noah. When threats and bloody bodies start surrounding Jackie, she hopes Zane or Noah will come to the rescue and find a cure for her curse, before it is too late.

Succubi Like it Hot is a really fun book. I enjoyed it so much!! While I liked the first book in the series, Gentlemen Prefer Succubi, I think this is the book where Jill Myles really hits her stride. While I found Jackie a little over the top and silly in the first book, in Succubi Like it Hot, she really starts coming to terms with her out of control life, yet she still will make you giggle throughout. She really is at the mercy of men to feed her sex needs, or she will eventually die. It is almost like she lost a little bit of the cocky, sarcastic attitude and the realization of her new life starts to sink in. Plus, with the curse that is slowly killing her, her immortality is in question, and she becomes desperate to find a cure. At one point in the book, she says she has to start doing things for herself. She can't care if Zane or Noah or an innocent gets hurt, which is something always on her mind. She gains some independence with the realization that she has to make decisions to save her own life.

While Remy has no problem having sex with anything that moves, Jackie just can't have sex with strangers. She trusts (to a certain degree) Zane and Noah. That trust is really tested when Zane takes off at the beginning of their road trip. While I was all for Team Zane (yes I must declare teams) in Gentlemen Prefer Succubi, Succubi Like It Hot gives you lots of time to come to love Noah, and I must say, I fell hard for him. Don't get me wrong, he has his secrets too - and Jackie knows it. But he truly loves Jackie and really tries to prove that in this book. Noah isn't perfect though. Jackie has a hard time trusting Zane because he takes off and keeps many secrets. Yet at the same time, Noah spouts off commands to Jackie and because he is her master, she has no choice but to follow. While both men declare they only have their best intentions towards Jackie, they both follow through on actions that puts doubts in Jackie's mind.

There are a few instances where Jackie overlooks details that really stood out. Threats written on mirrors, certain people turn up very, very dead, people stalking her and she just kind of brushes it off at first, without much concern. I feel like she should have been a little more in tune with the warning signs around her. I also sometimes question the absolute love and devotion Noah and Zane give to Jackie, for not knowing her very long. However, these books run over the span of weeks, and as the reader you don't see every interaction with them, so I suppose there has been a solid basis for a relationship.

The end of the book is going to give you the itch until the third book comes out! I even had a little sniffle. This book is still full of plenty of humor and lots of hot sexin' by the boys. One of my favorite scenes is with Noah in the shower. I have to agree with Jackie when she says it is "the best shower I'd ever had."

Succubi Like It Hot is steamy, full of laughs and just an all around entertaining book. The Succubus Diaries series has made it onto my favorites list.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Laugh Out Loud Sexy Sequel (B+ Grade), February 12, 2010

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When we left Jackie after the events of Gentlemen Prefer Succubi, she was coming to terms with her new succubus lifestyle and trying to juggle two incredible, sexy men who were responsible for her situation. There's the fallen angel Noah, her one night stand who is a sweet and tender gentleman. Then there is Zane, that dark and seductive vampire who frustrates her, but also channels her inner wild bad girl. They're not too thrilled in sharing her, especially Noah. Zane thinks Jackie will eventually drop gentleman lover boy and come running to him. But Jackie hates to choose because she has strong feelings for both these men and they are more than willing to give her a hand whenever her sexual itch arises. In Succubi Like It Hot, not only does Jackie have to keep her itch under control, but she has been cursed and needs to find a way to break it and fast before she shrivels up and dies, overcome with lust that will never be quenched.

Jackie Brighton's life from all outside purposes looks to be perfect. She has an amazing new job working for the New City University's archeology department, a great sex kitten look that makes the men go wild and new interesting friends, such as Remy, another succubus who works as a porn star and Noah, who is more than willing to be her date to any University functions that pops up, as well as wanting to be her exclusive boyfriend. Unfortunately, Jackie can stay away from Zane who tends to her needs when Noah can't. Jackie thinks having both these men at her disposal is great. Noah hates sharing Jackie because as a Serim, he doesn't get along with vampires and wants Jackie to commit to him and issues an ultimatum.

With Zane no where to be found, Jackie drowns her woes in sappy movies and pizza. When she touches the pizza guy, he falls to sleep at her feet and won't wake up. She calls Remy for help since the men in her life are giving her the cold shoulder. Remy has seen tells Jackie she has been cursed and if she doesn't find a cure, her itch will intensify where she'll need sex not only every few days but almost every hour until she'll wilt away and die. Plus she can't touch anyone who is human or they will fall sleep also. They end up in a cemetery where they try to locate an angel to help them, but instead meet up with a demon who gives Jackie some advice and in turn needs a favor. The favor involves going to New Orleans and visiting Delilah, the oldest succubus in America.

Instead of flying by plane, Remy recommends a road trip because she wants to publicize her new movie. Jackie asks Zane to come along with them, mainly because she needs him to keep her itch from taking over her every thought and emotion. When he agrees in the heat of the moment, she thinks everything will turn out okay. But then Zane finds out she's cursed and splits. Now this has become a road trip to hell for her and Remy. Not only does an evil demon that has possessed Remy's body take over at the most inopportune moments, but Jackie is being stalked by a sexy French guy named Luc who wants to be her knight in shining armor. She makes a big mistake when it comes to him and does something that could ruin her chances with both Noah and Zane. Dead bodies start to line up wherever Jackie goes and when she finally gets to New Orleans and meets Delilah, she finds out that someone close to her may have given her the curse and it may be on of her two lovers.

I have to hand it to Jill Myles for writing a sequel that really came together for me. The main problems I found in regards to her writing in her first book is missing here. This sequel is a big improvement with many rip roaring laughs. I had a huge smile all the way through while I read, and felt so bad for Jackie because the poor girl finds herself in the most awkward of scrapes. I can't help but adore Jackie because her reactions to things and internal thoughts are one of the main reasons to pick up this book.

There are also some nice subtle twists you won't see coming, especially with Zane. Readers may find themselves torn again between who is better for Jackie and the way Zane reacts to Jackie's curse will have you wanting to strangle him. Keep in mind this is all for a good reason. But again, Jill makes a great case for both these suitors for Jackie's body and heart, and a part of me really doesn't want her to choose even though I am more inclined to side with Zane.

One of my favorite things when reading about a character like Jackie is that her morals are always intact. If she wanted to, she could live up her succubus lifestyle to the max where she can go through men like tissues. But Jackie doesn't do that. She is faithful to those she cares about, and even though she swings back and forth between Noah and Zane, you can totally understand why.

Succubi Like It Hot is really a heartfelt book with unique characters, loopy drama and fun action. If you're feeling under the weather emotionally and need some cheer and laughs, do give Succubi Like it Hot a go. This is definitely one hot and engaging read that gave me the warm and fuzzies until the very last page

Katiebabs

Gentlemen Prefer Succubi (Succubus Diaries)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, Sexy, Mysterious, March 3, 2010

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Succubi Like It Hot by Jill Myles

"Succubi Like It Hot" is the second installment in this great new speculative fiction/urban fantasy series called The Succubus Diaries. Book one is "Gentlemen Prefer Succubi" and the third...well I don't know exactly when the third on will be coming out, but I'm going to hold my breath hoping that Jill will write a little faster and the publisher will publish a little faster so I won't die of anticipation!



Although I know that this book may be touted as a "paranormal romance" it really isn't. Don't expect a happily ever after for the main characters or romantic candlelit dinners and cooing words of love eternal---she is, after all a Succubus, she needs sex to live. It is more along the lines of pure speculative fiction or even urban fantasy. What this book has, is hot sex, murder, mystery and mayhem, a lot of humor, great writing, excellent main characters and annoyingly funny and perfect secondary characters. We have demons and fallen angels and vampires. We have men of the human kind that can't seem to stop falling in love with Jackie and her Succubi attractions.

I would like to suggest that while it's not imperative that you read the first novel, you may want to just so you have a better understanding with some of the finer details. Ms Myles certainly does make it easy to follow along, but again the first book will make understanding this one a bit easier.