Another good one from Larissa Ione. I've been giving out a lot of 5 stars lately. I think it is because I'm doing a lot more reading of books that have been highly recommended by my friends here on Goodreads. So thanks guys.

Anyhoo, I liked this one. A full well rounded story with an interesting main couple along with very interesting secondary characters. I like the mythos LI has going here. Her shifters are fun and different in that they are not pretty wolves who are self aware when shifted. (nothing against those sorts, love them too) But it is fun to see something different.

This is just one of those series that if you like paranormal romance you need to read. 'Nuff said. ( )

Really enjoyed this second book in Larissa Ione's Demonica series. The world-building is really great in these. I enjoy the background between the brothers, the fact that they have grown up with different mothers so have very differnet experiences to draw from, but feel that bond through their shared father makes for some interesting storytelling. Runa was a heroine a liked, although maybe a teeny bit less than Tayla from the previous book. But I loved all the werewolf lore stuff, and her relationship with Shade was intense, as was the search for Rogue. Very explicit scenes, and the writing is steamy and hot. I also love the setting at the demon hospital, and all the drama between coworkers. It's kind of like watching old episodes of ER with demons! Looking forward to book three!

Trigger warnings: graphic violence ( )

The "therapy" was preposterous, but otherwise the book was fine. A little bit 'meh' but not too bad. I was entertained. ( )

Cursed to fade if he ever fell in love, he falls for a warg he once new as human. Also lots of details of Kynan and Gem's upcoming relationship
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Re-read: 3 stars

I don't even know where to begin. Desire Unchained was absolutely fantastic! Ione's second effort in her Demonica series was even better than the first. The story is about Shade and Runa. Runa was a human female that Shade was involved with in the first book. They come together again through the machinations of a psycho demon. Shade learns that Runa was attacked by a warg (aka werewolf) and has become one. Runa works for the government and is sent to learn about the demon hospital that Shade and his brothers run.

Though dark at times, I loved the relationship between Shade and Runa. They both had some serious issues to deal with, but the resolutions were deep and true. Their attraction to each other was fierce and hot. This author brings a level of realness to her paranormal world and I was sucked in from the beginning. There was so much suspense, action, humor; you name it, this story had it. It was extremely difficult to put this down and I highly recommend it. I cannot wait to get my greedy little hands on the next one. 5 stars ( )