You say witch like it’s a bad thing… learns his chance at redemption entails pairing up with a gorgeous redheaded spitfire, he’s ready to rock—until the other pitchfork drops. Because the bold, impulsive Cressida Frain’s not only a woman, she’s a witch. And a hookup between witches and demons is one of the few hard stops in Stefan’s book of Go.
Unfortunately, this is one offer Stefan can’t refuse. To keep her new position as high priestess for her coven, Cressida must lead her people in an ultimate showdown against evil. To help her succeed, Stefan must allow Cressida to take him, break him and bind him to her—body and soul. But neither of them are prepared for what happens next…
It’s out of the cauldron and into the fire when you’re a Demon Bewitched.>
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“Demon Bewitched” is the third installment in the Demon Enforcers series dedicated to the Syx, a sextet of demons that first appear in “Born to Be Wild” the four novel (including the prequel) of the “Immortal Vegas” Series.
The story centers on Stefan, which background we enjoy through his adventure as an unexpected, but more than willing consort to Cressida the Hight Priestess of the Scepter Coven.
There is in fact a lot at stake, for Cressida and her coven an ultimate battle against Ahriman, for Stefan a chance to redemption after millennia of damnation… the rest is pure enjoyment.
As always Jenn Stark takes us for a ride in a perfectly crafted world with a spotless prose and the exact needed garnish of wit with good doses servings of innuendo. The Demon Enforcer Series (particularly this book) is a more mature reading, but nevertheless nicely paced.
After Warrick (“Demon Unbound”) and Finn (“Demon Forsaken”) and now Stefan (“Demon Bewitched”) I cannot wait to learn the stories behind Gregori, Ram and Hugh, the remaining three Syx.
Jenn Stark Urban Fantasy Verse comprises three Series: the original “Immortal Vegas”, the Spin-On/Sequel “Wilde Justice” and the Spin-Off “Demon Enforcers”. I recommend all three to every lover of intelligent and good crafted urban fantasy.
My favorite of the series so far! You may know where it’s going, but not how you’re getting there! Love, loyalty, betrayal, redemption, heat… serious heat.. and spells! Didn’t want this one to end! Received an ARC for an honest review.
How is a person supposed to reconcile loving and hating a sappy love story? By reading one like this, I guess. I have always hated sappy love stories. Always. But when you give me one with such an exciting storyline, how can I help but love it?
Stefan is one of the more amusing of the Syx and definitely one of the most fun to read. Put him together with a straight-laced, full of herself head priestess of the first coven and that’s a road map to some of the goofiest snark! Who would open themselves to snark as readily as someone who just takes herself altogether too seriously like Cressida does? And who better to deliver the snark than a Demon Enforcer who doesn’t take anything seriously until it’s almost too late.
Add in her Captain of the Guard and best friend, Dahlia, who is just as wrapped up in herself and Jim Granger, an exorcist supreme who catches her eye against her better judgment and you have more than enough fodder for snarky comments that give a giggle even when serious business is going on.
This was an extremely entertaining addition to the Demon Enforcers series, and once again shows me how well Jenn Stark puts together a storyline while building characters that you’re either going to grudgingly love or love to hate. For me, Demon Enforcers is a fun and entertaining series to keep me occupied while I’m waiting for her next Wilde Justice book.
You’re still one of my very favorite authors, Jenn Stark! And will be as long as you keep giving me books like this to read. Very Very Well Done, Jenn, Very Very Well done indeed!
This book was given as an ARC with the hope of an honest and unsolicited review. I write this in my own words and of my own volition.
Another great book by one of my favourite authors.
This time we focus on Stefan (one of the Syx) and Cressida (a witch). Cressida is trying to get her coven ready for the upcoming battle against a demon who is killing off witches and those with magical powers, but to do so she must reinforce her power and that is where Stefan comes in. Stefan is one of the Syx who has been damned for something that he did early on in life. Now he must work for the Archangel Michael to redeem himself, even though it seems like he wants to stomp his feet most of the time. Stefan is made to work with Cressida in bringing down the monsters as her consort and to say that this story is action packed is an understatement.
This is another fast=paced book with quite a few characters to follow in it. You may need a little bit of the back story about the Syx and what the represent but the book is pretty easy to follow as are the lives of Stefan and Cressida. the action, sniping and budding relationship between the two characters will make you laugh, smile and say ooh.
Another great read by Ms. stark, I can’t wait to see what happens next.
It’s no secret that I adore the Syx (and, frankly, all of Ms Stark’s books) and this is a wonderful addition to the series.
I loved learning more about Stefan, our funny and tortured hero, and Cressida, our young and untried heroine. It really is a fun match, and I think they are perfectly suited. I also really loved the supporting cast – our baddie (come on, surely you saw that coming?) – and our regular Archangel a$$hat, Michael, and most of all, Cressida’s loyal captain, Dahlia. And who can resist an appearance from everyone’s favourite Justice, our very own Sara, pop in for a quick consult.
My favourite quote of the book comes from Stefan: It was hell having a costume with no pockets.
Buy it, you’ll love it.