CURSE OF SEDUCTIONAn evil queen cursed the princes of Purgatory to claim their magic. Only their fated witch mate can save them, but a blood sacrifice is required that demands the highest emotional cost. Ilana has spent two hundred years believing she is a defective vampire, until the day she bumps into the incubus Ezekiel. Her witch powers finally awaken as they sense the presence of her mate. … presence of her mate. She finally discovers why she has all the strength and abilities of a vampire but the inability to feed.
Ezekiel was cursed by The Blood Queen centuries ago. Every time he feeds, she takes something from the woman he’s with – a memory, an emotion, a vital part of them that leaves his lover changed forever.
Compelled to feed, can Ilana save Ezekiel before his curse changes her from the woman he loves to a mindless sex slave?
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Ilana was always told she is half human half vampire. She is treated as less than but is called up to fight in the war against Ophelia. She has always fantasized about Ezekiel, a prince and incubus. Ezekiel has been cursed for the last 200 years along with the 3 other princes. Fighting the war against the Blood Queen has consumed his life until Ilana catches his eye.
This story was full of twists and turns. It was filled with steamy scenes, action, wonderful characters, and magic.
This is a story for those over the age of 18 only, there are many scenes of violence and an adult nature.
The story begins in the demon realm of Purgatory where the four dark prince’s Ezekiel, Valek, Raegel and Lycidas in a meeting room on neutral ground with the Blood Queen Ophelia where their fathers have agreed a truce, but unknown to them, Ophelia intends to curse the four princes. As her devious plan comes to fruition, as the princes try to fight the curse settling in, they lose and come under her thrall.
Next we are 200 years later and with Ilana, a vampire-human hybrid who is fighting in a battle for the Vampire Prince, and after she returns, showers and gets dresses, she finds that she has to attend a feast with everyone else, including her best friend Mia, she has a bag of blood before going as she can’t partake of the festivities like any normal vampire would. However, she hadn’t realised that the four dark princes including the Incubus Prince Ezekiel would be there as well and as their eyes meet as she tries to sneak out of the feast unnoticed, she immediately feels something strong and unknown. When Ezekiel sees that Ilana isn’t feeding like everyone else, he is intrigued as to why and when their eyes meet, he realises that there is more to this vampire than meets the eye.
The next day, the reason that Ezekiel and the other princes are there is revealed and it is to see how all the four realms can work together as a team to defeat the Blood Queen. Each demon type goes through a series of trials and this involves training combat with each of the other demon kinds. Ilana shows enough talent and mysterious abilities, however, she feels that she hasn’t done well and a certain ability shows itself when her life was in semi-danger during the training. When everyone finds out which teams they are in, Ilana is shocked and amazed to find that she has been picked by Ezekiel.
This is where their paths begin to intertwine and the mysteries in their past present and future seek to both tie them together, yet at the same time rip them apart. As they find out more about each other, the curse and the realms around them, how the future will turn out is unknown as every step of the way as there are barriers to break down, hurdles to cross and new experiences to have.
This has to be read to the end to be fully understood and experienced, it is a tale of passion, seduction, realisation and determination which will take you on a whirlwind ride in more ways than one!
Curse of Seduction (Dark Princes of Purgatory Book 1) by CR Robertson – Review by Makaela Patterson
Love lust and seduction all wrapped up in one. The war between good and evil.This book is a magical place thrill ride. There are a lot of magical characters in the book that will take you on a journey through your Imagination. This is a romance book that will keep you turning the page as it gets steamer. I looked forward to reading more books by this author.
Wow I just loved this! The storyline just grabs you from the very start and is full of action, adventure and magic. This steamy paranormal romance has twists and turns galore to keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat as well as some awesome characters, I just love Ilana & Ezekiel ! Throw in some dragons and other supernatural being and a curse and you have yourself a story you will not be able to put down!
Curse of Seduction is the first book in the Dark Princes of Purgatory series by CR Robertson. Ilana has thought all along she is a defective vampire, that is until her path crosses with Ezekiel, and now her witch powers have come to light. The Blood Queen cursed the princes of Purgatory centuries ago and now Ezekiel can’t feed without something happening to his prey. The only way to break the curse is to have his witch mate save him, but for the ultimate price. Ilana is determined to save Ezekiel before the curse takes over her. This thrilling paranormal romantic novel was such a good read. I was a little unsure of the story from the start, I wasn’t certain if I would like the storyline, but the cover had me enticed. I was pleasantly surprised, this story turned out to be quite the page turner. I definitely look forward to reading the next book.
I loved this book. Its a great love story that has elements of war and supernatural beings which i love.
Ezekiel is an incubus (sex demon) his main way of feeding is through sex, however when Ezekiel and the other 3 princes are cursed by Ophelia this simple act turned into something dangerous as everytime he fed off a woman Ophelia would take something from that woman leaving them just a shell.
Because of this Ezekiel refused to feed. The war is ranging between Ophelia and all the demon realms as she trys to take over them using power.
Ezekiel sees no hope until Ilana came into his life.
Ilana has grown up thinking she was half vampire, half human however that proves to be a lie when she starts to show that she has magical powers. With her increasing magical powers and her love and attraction to Ezekiel could she be the one to break the spell on the 4 dark princes and finally defeat Ophelia? Or will she end up just a shell of the woman she was.
Curse of Seduction: Dark Princes of Purgatory is the first book C.R. Robertson’s newest steamy paranormal romance series. In this book, the author takes readers on a journey into Purgatory where four dark princes are cursed and bound to a queen who craves total control and will do anything and everything in her power to have it. This story focuses on Ezekiel, an incubus prince, who is the focus of the Blood Queen’s attentions. He has resisted her for over 200 years. His curse, while it brings him no physical pain, brings him mental anguish at the cost it exacts on those that he feeds from. His world is changed forever when his eyes meet those of a young vampire named Ilana. She’s never been able to stomach the touch of another man throughout her life nor feed like a true vampire, but all of that is about to change. Fate has stepped in and war, love, and change are at hand.
Curse of Seduction is one of the best books that I have read by this author! The author expertly and beautifully sets the stage with the prologue of this book to pique the reader’s interest in the characters and each of their stories in turn! This book focuses on Ezekiel and Ilana. Ezekiel, a cursed incubus prince, and Ilana a vampire hybrid with a secret that even she doesn’t know about! (Are you interested yet?!) The author is quick to give readers a villain that they will absolutely despise more and more as the story goes on and they learn more about the twisted queen. There is more than one character to despise though as the author shows another character that brings rot to the family name.
Once you start reading this book, it quickly becomes one of those “hard to put down” ones. There are some twists, turns, surprises, and even a couple of spoilers. As this book is a paranormal romance, there are several steamy scenes scattered throughout. Now, for readers who are concerned about things…”going too far” or getting too much detail…the author doesn’t get too graphic with the scenes. My only complaint really is the few spoilers at the end of the story in the epilogue. I understand the point of the epilogue as it gives readers a glimpse into the future and what their lives are like, but it also reveals things to come. I know that we all know that it’s going to happen eventually, but the fun is waiting on what’s to come.
I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. This author brings an engaging storyline that hooks readers from the beginning. A unique vampire who is going to change everything in Purgatory by simply existing and uncovering a secret that her family has kept hidden for years. The time for all to be revealed has come and the time to fight is now. If you enjoy paranormal romance novels then this is a book that I recommend. I can’t wait for the next installment that will tell Raegel and Agatha’s story.
I don’t have any bad to say about this book. It is delicious in all ways! I had a very hard time putting this one down to be a productive human when it was necessary. Will very much recommend it! Five big gold stars all the way, I cannot wait to read the next book!!!
This is the first book I’ve read by CR Robertson. “Ezekiel was cursed by The Blood Queen centuries ago. Every time he feeds, she takes something from the woman he’s with – a memory, an emotion, a vital part of them that leaves his lover changed forever.” This was such a good book. I couldn’t put it down. Honestly it’s been awhile since this genre was something that hooked me so quickly- and yet here I am on my soapbox- READ THIS BOOK! It’s amazing. I can’t wait till the next one.
This author never fails to deliver a stunning story that captures and takes you into another world. Guaranteed to keep you sitting on that couch, forget about bedtime, this book is a binger!
RECOMMENDED.
5 Stars
Curse of Seduction is the first book in the Dark Princes of Purgatory by C.R Robertson. You know when you read a book from a new (to you) author and only a few chapters in you realise that you will be stalking, I mean buying and reading everything they have ever written, including their grocery list if you could get your hands on it- well C.R Robertson is one of those authors! I can already tell that this is the beginning of a long addiction, one that I am oh so happy to feed!
But, to be honest, I wasn’t entirely sure if I would love this book going in- I thought it would be Ok, but may be lacking in depth, story, and substance- by concentrating more on the ‘erotic’ component. But, colour me wrong!! This story isn’t just incredibly sexy- it has a fantastic storyline and superb characters as well. This is a masterfully crafted paranormal romance, with a complex and multi-layered storyline. There is a lot going on in it, including having the story told from several perspectives- but C.R Robertson deftly weaves it all into a delectably delicious and absolutely fascinating read.
I was in bed when I started the story, in need of a good night sleep. I thought I would just read a chapter or two to get a ‘feel’ of the book, before going to sleep. Ha!!!! I was hooked from the very first page and was still reading a few hours later. By that time there was only a few chapters left in the book- so there was no chance of me putting it down before I had read every last word!!! Needless to say, I didn’t get my good night sleep- but I did discover a fantastic story and a new (to me) author to put on my “must read” list.
So if you love a great paranormal romance- with a wonderful story, interesting and endearing characters (except for the baddy of course), some danger, and adventure- all set in a cleverly crafted ‘world’ full of any number of fantasy creatures (from dragons, to witches, vampires, elves, Lycans and more)…… then what are you waiting for? Get your one-click on and grab yourself a copy to explore, because I am sure your going to love it just as much as I have!!
Now on to my C.R Robertson binge!
Happy Reading!
Thank you, C.R Robertson. Looking forward to more time between your pages!
Curse of Seduction (Dark Princes of Purgatory Book 1) by CR Robertson is a fantastic paranormal story that had me engrossed in it from start to finish. If a paranormal story is done right and you can’t put it down because all you want to do is stay immersed in the story, then it means it was done right and CR did an amazing job. With magic and many different magical creatures, like succubus and incubus, witches and elves, lycan and vampires and more then you have a story that is easy to stay lost in. I was able to vividly picture every character and CR’s world building and wordsmithing allowed my imagination to go wild. It is seduction at its best and if this is purgatory sign me up.
Ilana has always been different but it is not until she meets the one in her fantasies that she finally starts to see what has been suppressed all these years.
Zek is unsure what to make of the strange creature before him. All he knows is she is not what she seems and somehow she may be the one to break the curse. Little did he know she may be more than anyone may realise.
I certainly look forward to the next books in the series and hope they are available now.
This was a book that sucked me into its world and did not let me go until the end. The world created was so vivid that I could see it in my mind and the characters were all great and I felt like I was a part of their world.
200 years ago, Ophelia bound herself to the four princes of Purgatory as a way to make herself more powerful. One of those princes was Ezekiel who is an incubus. For 200 years he has had his power stolen by Ophelia while she rages a war on all the realms of Purgatory. Enter Ilana…a half-vampire half-human warrior fighting to bring an end to Ophelia’s terror reign. However, one look between Ilana and Ezekiel sets into motion a series of events that were fated hundreds of years ago. Can Ophelia save Ezekiel from the curse without sacrificing herself? Why have those close to her been lying to her for years? You’ll have to read to find out the answers.
This is book covers one of the princes…so I am assuming future books will focus on the other princes. I found it hard to put the book down because I wanted to know what was going to happen. I will be looking forward to reading about the other princes in the future.
This paranormal romance was everything I hoped for and nothing what I expected. Can we just say one word – Ezekiel?! Wow…
And you know you’ve got an amazing story when you love to hate the antagonist. She absolutely hands down made the story what it was.
I can’t go in to detail without just spoiling everything but your hopes will be high for an amazing ride just from the blurb copy. And you will be pleasantly surprised by the just amazing story that will unfold in front of you. Cannot wait to read more!
Curse of Seduction by C.R. Robertson was a great 5 star read.
I was pulled in right from the beginning.
We start out by learning about how Ezekiel was cursed. Every time he is with a woman the Blood queen takes a piece of their memory, which is why he tries to only be with them once so they don’t become like a corpse.
Ilana is part human and part vampire, she has been keeping a secret. She can’t feed from a human without getting sick to her stomach. She has been able to hide it so far without any issues, but how long will it be before someone finds out her secret? She has been crushing on Ezekiel for years, every time she sees him her body gets very needy. When Ezekiel and his brothers have to pick people to fight with them, she ends up being picked by Ezekiel. He is intrigued by her and want’s to learn more about her.
I can’t tell you how much I loved Ilana, she had me LOL so many times with her thoughts.
Every woman had that one man she’d give her left fang to spend a night with. Mine was Ezekiel, Prince of the Incubi. He was sex on legs.
Ezekiel, wow where to start with him, he was hot and he could rock a woman’s world in bed. Ilana was a strong character that could definitely hold her own in a fight. All of the secondary characters added a great element to the story as well. It has been quite a while that I’ve read this genre and loved it. I can’t wait to read more from this author and series. 1-click and get started today.
Years ago, I read this story when it was a paperback, and I enjoyed reading it again. This is a sexy paranormal story and the first of the series of the four Princes. Ophelia the Blood Queen has cursed the four princes of Purgatory and she wants Ezekiel the incubus prince the most. Like the other Princes, Ezekiel is resisting and fighting her. Her curse on him is after the night of pleasure he takes a memory from his partner that the witch uses to gain power. During a celebration party Prince Ezekiel notices Ilana a vampire and a soldier who has a crush on the Prince. Ilana is a unusual vampire, she has problems drinking blood from the vein. She tries out for Ezekiel’s army and gets a spot but when her power shows up Ezekiel drags her to his quarters because he distrust witches. Ezekiel’s sister who has been looking for witches to defeat Ophelia tells Ezekiel that she might be the one to break the curse, so he trains her. During the training they get closer. Will she break the curse? I volunteer to read and review this ARC. This is a wonderful series I highly recommend. I look forward to reconnect to the rest of this series.
Curse of Seduction (Dark Princes of Purgatory Book 1) by CR Robertson
5-Stars
This was an engaging, steamy, and invigorating novel. An excellent paranormal romance novel with a fascinating plot. The climax of this story had me reeling! Curse of Seduction is the first book in the Dark Princes of Purgatory series and it was perfect starter. The starting scene immediately pulled me I and I was hooked. The four princes were cursed by an evil and powerful witch. There are no known solutions to break the curse at the start. Ilana thought she was just a hybrid vampire until Ezekiel became interested in her. She discovered there was so much more to her and that due had been lied to. These characters and all the other lesser characters were wonderful and developed well. I loved this book and could not put it down. It was easy for me to give it 5-stars. I highly recommend it.
Curse of Seduction by CR Robertson is the first book in the Dark Princes of Purgatory series. The story is a great fantasy with witches, vampires, curses, and more. Ezekiel has been cursed by an evil Queen. The curse harms every woman he takes blood from. What will happen when Ezekiel meets Ilana? Ilana has always felt defective, but when she meets Ezekiel everything starts to change. I really enjoyed the story and the relationship that Ezekiel and Ilana form. There are challenges and passion between the two that develops. Can the two of them battle the curse before Ilana is changed forever? The writing leads a wonderful and interesting story with a good development of the characters. I look forward to seeing more in this series and reading more from this author.
Curse of Seduction (Dark Princes of Purgatory Book 1) by CR Robertson. This book was amazing. Once I started I didn’t want to put it down. Its the story of Ophelia Blood Queen who has cursed 4 Princes of Purgatory centuries ago in order to become the Queen of Purgatory, the Queen of all Realms. The only thing that can save them is a blood sacrifice. Ilana is a vampire of sorts meaning she can’t feed like normal vampires and the touch of a male causes her horrible pain. She has believed for 200 years that she is defective but when she runs into Ezekiel her witch powers awaken as they sense the presence of her mate. Finally its made clear why she has so much strength & abilities of a vampire but not be able to feed. Ezekiel was also cursed and every time he fees the Queen takes something away from his mate: a memory, a feeling, a huge part of their being that messes them up forever. When Ezekiel feels the urge to feed can Ilana stop the curse that will change her forever with no going back? This book is a fast paced thriller. Get ready to be sucked in!
Ilana I adore this character so much and there is so much development in this entire story. Ezekiel I adore how each of the characters have a dedicated chapter. You want dragons, vampire and other fantasy creatures this is the book for you and hotness Steamy you’ve got it. Ophelia gets under my skin as a character. Amazing descrptive writing hats off to CR Robertson for an extremely well written book the world building on phenomenal. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. This is one of the best fantasy book I have read this year.