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Immortally Sexy #3
Devil's Curse
In this delightful paranormal romance romp by New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Rowe writing as SA Bayne, the fate of the world is at risk when Satan's top soul-snatcher falls for the conflicted assassin sent to kill her boss.
Becca is so done being Satan's favorite minion. If she doesn't escape soon, she'll be trapped forever. But when a deliciously sexy assassin is sent to kill her boss, suddenly her freedom isn't the biggest thing at stake.
Descended from hell's best warriors, Nick is now fighting for good. When he learns he must kill Satan to save his kidnapped sister, he's all in. Until he realizes that it requires the death of Satan's endearingly charming enforcer…
Sparks fly the moment the two opponents meet, but each kiss drives them closer to their enemy's lair. Can Becca and Nick outwit the quick-thinking leader of hell to save those they love, or will their hearts—and souls—become Satan's next plaything?
Becca is so done being Satan's favorite minion. If she doesn't escape soon, she'll be trapped forever. But when a deliciously sexy assassin is sent to kill her boss, suddenly her freedom isn't the biggest thing at stake.
Descended from hell's best warriors, Nick is now fighting for good. When he learns he must kill Satan to save his kidnapped sister, he's all in. Until he realizes that it requires the death of Satan's endearingly charming enforcer…
Sparks fly the moment the two opponents meet, but each kiss drives them closer to their enemy's lair. Can Becca and Nick outwit the quick-thinking leader of hell to save those they love, or will their hearts—and souls—become Satan's next plaything?
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2007
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Stephanie Rowe
122 books1,532 followersHailed as a "paranormal star!" by J.R. Ward, Stephanie Rowe is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty-five novels. She is the 2018 RITA® winner for Best Paranormal Romance, as well as a five-time nominee for this prestigious award. For more on Stephanie and her books, visit her at www.stephaneierowe.com, or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRow....
A life-long reader, she began crafting stories at age ten, but didn't realize it was her dream until she was an adult.
Once the light dawned, she immediately left behind "work" as the world defines it and went to "work" as she defines it, which means getting up every morning with a smile in her heart so she can spend the day doing that which makes her spirit sing.
Stephanie believes in learning to listen to your heart in order to figure out what your dreams are, and then opening yourself to the inspiration that will direct you there. She believes we all deserve the right to enjoy life, and for the ride to be as easy as we want it to be, and that we all should accept nothing less than making our dreams come true.
Stephanie lives in New England, and spends every day doing her best to fill it with people, observations and activities that uplift her soul, which include writing, tennis, dancing, friends, and her amazing family.
A life-long reader, she began crafting stories at age ten, but didn't realize it was her dream until she was an adult.
Once the light dawned, she immediately left behind "work" as the world defines it and went to "work" as she defines it, which means getting up every morning with a smile in her heart so she can spend the day doing that which makes her spirit sing.
Stephanie believes in learning to listen to your heart in order to figure out what your dreams are, and then opening yourself to the inspiration that will direct you there. She believes we all deserve the right to enjoy life, and for the ride to be as easy as we want it to be, and that we all should accept nothing less than making our dreams come true.
Stephanie lives in New England, and spends every day doing her best to fill it with people, observations and activities that uplift her soul, which include writing, tennis, dancing, friends, and her amazing family.
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March 3, 2020
Devil’s Curse by Stephanie Rowe, S. A. Bayne
3rd book in the Immortal Cursed series. Paranormal romance.
Previously published as He Loves Me, He Loves Me Hot. Can be read as a stand-alone but best as part of the series.
Becca is Rivka. Satan’s right hand and best assistant. But she is tired of her life and will do whatever she has to in breaking her bonds from Satan.
Nick is half healer and can share his feelings with Becca. But first he needs Becca to help save his sister.
I liked Nick. He will do anything for his family. And Satan is a totally unexpected character. It seems like he has trouble with English, but it makes his rants amusing. “Satan overcompensated for his challenging emotions.”
I bought and read a copy of this book back when it was first published. I enjoyed the series and rereading it this week was enjoyable.
3rd book in the Immortal Cursed series. Paranormal romance.
Previously published as He Loves Me, He Loves Me Hot. Can be read as a stand-alone but best as part of the series.
Becca is Rivka. Satan’s right hand and best assistant. But she is tired of her life and will do whatever she has to in breaking her bonds from Satan.
Nick is half healer and can share his feelings with Becca. But first he needs Becca to help save his sister.
I liked Nick. He will do anything for his family. And Satan is a totally unexpected character. It seems like he has trouble with English, but it makes his rants amusing. “Satan overcompensated for his challenging emotions.”
I bought and read a copy of this book back when it was first published. I enjoyed the series and rereading it this week was enjoyable.
January 21, 2021
This was fun to read, but not quite as much fun as the first two books in the series, perhaps because I didn't engage with the characters as I did before. That was especially clear when Theresa, the dragon shifter from the first two books (and the heroine of #2, Must Love Dragons), shows up to help out in this one.
Anyhow, the action is just as frenetic and just as full of slapstick comedy, but here characters go through abrupt changes of strong emotion several times on a page--so frenetic feelings as well as frenetic action. Satan changes his mind from one speaking line to the next, but then Satan keeps wanting to be the romantic lead and the author keeps him in second place for the third time. Becca, the real lead character, says
We start off with Nick Rawlings, half healer and half Markku. Markku? Satan created the Markku as a super-race to do his will, but they rebelled and escaped hell with the help of the Council--
Now here's half-Markku Nick defending the freezer containing Satan Jr. in his melted-down-and-refrozen state (from events in book #2) against an intruder who turns out to be a Markku. So some of them must have survived, and Nick keeps getting internal thought messages not to harm "his people." He kills the intruder anyway in a fight with gold weapons, the only thing that can kill a Markku. And then he chops off a piece of Satan Jr. to take with him--you see, he has to retire for a day or two because the weak spot in a Markku is post-battle fatigue.
New scene: Satan's prize creation is his ultimate Rivka, named Becca Gibbs, whom he has ordered to quit her executive position at Vic's Pretzels to concentrate on "hell stuff." She's the heroine of this book, as I mentioned above, and she wants out. Unfortunately, as Theresa explains to her, she's a figment of Satan's imagination and breaking the link with him (via a magic spell with Ellie the goldfish) would terminate her. But Satan shows up and tortures her into sticking with him while she continues to seek freedom, and of course she has to deny any friendship with Theresa or anyone else because Satan ordered his Rivkas to have no relationships except with him. Spoiled little boy, remember.
So that's how it starts, and I think we may be getting into spoiler territory by page 30 in this one. Just one other thing: Nick's sister Dani has been kidnapped and the anonymous caller says the ransom is the death of Satan. (A fan of Satan Jr. no doubt.) Romantic impediment predicted: if Nick kills Satan (good lord, how?) all the Rivkas die too, including Becca, for whom Nick is developing feelings to meet the demands of paranormal romance readers everywhere. Will they get their happy ending? See if you can make it through the tumult and confusion to find out!
Anyhow, the action is just as frenetic and just as full of slapstick comedy, but here characters go through abrupt changes of strong emotion several times on a page--so frenetic feelings as well as frenetic action. Satan changes his mind from one speaking line to the next, but then Satan keeps wanting to be the romantic lead and the author keeps him in second place for the third time. Becca, the real lead character, says
Satan's in his own class of being a spoiled little boy.Parts of this novel are an adventure in chaos, and maybe I shouldn't have tried so hard to keep track. As I went along I figured this series had dropped to a 3-star rating, but at the end I decided to raise it to 3.5 (rounded up automatically to 4) for the ideas.
We start off with Nick Rawlings, half healer and half Markku. Markku? Satan created the Markku as a super-race to do his will, but they rebelled and escaped hell with the help of the Council--
the morally questionable, self-appointed governing body of all beings nonhuman--who then decided the Markku were too powerful and traded them back in exchange for the Chamber of Unspeakable Horrors (which figures in each book of the series), whereupon Satan had his Rivkas (a kind of Markku 2.0) slaughter all the Markku.
Now here's half-Markku Nick defending the freezer containing Satan Jr. in his melted-down-and-refrozen state (from events in book #2) against an intruder who turns out to be a Markku. So some of them must have survived, and Nick keeps getting internal thought messages not to harm "his people." He kills the intruder anyway in a fight with gold weapons, the only thing that can kill a Markku. And then he chops off a piece of Satan Jr. to take with him--you see, he has to retire for a day or two because the weak spot in a Markku is post-battle fatigue.
New scene: Satan's prize creation is his ultimate Rivka, named Becca Gibbs, whom he has ordered to quit her executive position at Vic's Pretzels to concentrate on "hell stuff." She's the heroine of this book, as I mentioned above, and she wants out. Unfortunately, as Theresa explains to her, she's a figment of Satan's imagination and breaking the link with him (via a magic spell with Ellie the goldfish) would terminate her. But Satan shows up and tortures her into sticking with him while she continues to seek freedom, and of course she has to deny any friendship with Theresa or anyone else because Satan ordered his Rivkas to have no relationships except with him. Spoiled little boy, remember.
So that's how it starts, and I think we may be getting into spoiler territory by page 30 in this one. Just one other thing: Nick's sister Dani has been kidnapped and the anonymous caller says the ransom is the death of Satan. (A fan of Satan Jr. no doubt.) Romantic impediment predicted: if Nick kills Satan (good lord, how?) all the Rivkas die too, including Becca, for whom Nick is developing feelings to meet the demands of paranormal romance readers everywhere. Will they get their happy ending? See if you can make it through the tumult and confusion to find out!
February 25, 2020
Becca is Satan’s favoured one, his right hand woman. He also loves to torture her, as he does all his Rivka's. Satan as we know is a few sandwiches short of a picnic! His continued attempts to steal Mona highlight that! But now that he has reunited with his one true love he'll mellow - right?
Becca is sick of being a Rivka, she wants out and she is just about desperate enough to link herself to an immortal goldfish. Yes, a goldfish! But before she can outsmart Satan she is delivered back into his control. But now she has the added torture of training an apprentice. One who is like Suzie Sunshine but with a slavish devotion to Satan. Unlike Becca and her apartment, she has no buffer from what Satan MAKES her do and what she WANTS to do.
Nick is one of the few Markku left. He's on duty with Satan jnr and after an attempt is made to free him, he decides to divide and conquer and takes a chuck of the frozen ass home with him for safety. Nick's sister has managed to get herself into a jam and he needs Becca's help to kill Satan and free his sister.
What a great read. Satan is absolute nutcase. He sees torture and friendship as the same thing. I love that Becca's soul just refuses to go over the edge into the abyss. She also has the temperament of a saint cos that apprentice would be smoky hole in the floor if I had to deal with her! Nick has a great attitude and personality and he does do his best to get everyone out of the holes they have found themselves in.
I cannot wait to see what happens next!
Becca is sick of being a Rivka, she wants out and she is just about desperate enough to link herself to an immortal goldfish. Yes, a goldfish! But before she can outsmart Satan she is delivered back into his control. But now she has the added torture of training an apprentice. One who is like Suzie Sunshine but with a slavish devotion to Satan. Unlike Becca and her apartment, she has no buffer from what Satan MAKES her do and what she WANTS to do.
Nick is one of the few Markku left. He's on duty with Satan jnr and after an attempt is made to free him, he decides to divide and conquer and takes a chuck of the frozen ass home with him for safety. Nick's sister has managed to get herself into a jam and he needs Becca's help to kill Satan and free his sister.
What a great read. Satan is absolute nutcase. He sees torture and friendship as the same thing. I love that Becca's soul just refuses to go over the edge into the abyss. She also has the temperament of a saint cos that apprentice would be smoky hole in the floor if I had to deal with her! Nick has a great attitude and personality and he does do his best to get everyone out of the holes they have found themselves in.
I cannot wait to see what happens next!
March 1, 2020
This is the 3rd book in a series but can easily be read as a stand alone. It is a paranormal romp filled with creatures of all sorts, a fair bit of action adventure, brilliant humor and a touch of romance.
Becca works for Satan and Nick is a descendant of Hell and thinks he needs to kill Satan to save his sister. Opposites attract--right? They soon figure each other out and decide to work together. Trade for trade. Secret for secret. Along the way they fight their attraction to each other---saving the world and all this is more important.
Loved the secondary characters so much. They really enhanced the story. Dragons, demons, minions and even Satan were are delightful to peek in on.
Great read!
*Complimentary copy provided for an honest review.
Becca works for Satan and Nick is a descendant of Hell and thinks he needs to kill Satan to save his sister. Opposites attract--right? They soon figure each other out and decide to work together. Trade for trade. Secret for secret. Along the way they fight their attraction to each other---saving the world and all this is more important.
Loved the secondary characters so much. They really enhanced the story. Dragons, demons, minions and even Satan were are delightful to peek in on.
Great read!
*Complimentary copy provided for an honest review.
August 30, 2010
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Hot introduces us to Nick Rawlings, 1/2 healer, 1/2 Markku. He's guarding the newly frozen Satan Jr. for his friend, Jerome, the ex-pirate and 1/3rd of the Council.
Nick believes himself to be the only surviving Markku, until he's confronted with one trying to free Satan Jr. Markku, being descended from Satan, their only weakness gold and post-battle weakness. However, this man doesn't appear to have any battle weakness.
During Nick's fight, the freezer was broken and now Satan Jr. is melting. While trying to find another way to keep him frozen, Dani, Nick's little sister calls him and tells him they are going to kill her if they don't get what they want. What do they want? Satan dead.
Elsewhere, Becca Gibbs, Satan's favorite Rivka, is trying to find a way to free herself once and for all from Satan. She's sick of having no control over anything in her life, her every move and feeling ruled by what Satan wants from her. He's ordered her to quit her job at Vic's Pretzels in order to focus more time on hell stuff. Theresa, dragon shifter and guardian of Mona, the Goblet of Eternal Youth, tries to help her.
It's not long before Nick and Becca cross paths. They each realize that the other can help them achieve their goals. There's a major flaw in that because if Satan dies, so does Becca.
A new character is introduced, Paige Darlington. She's a new Rivka and has been sent to Becca as her apprentice. She's supposed to train her. She's a hyperactive, super enthusiastic student and she drives Becca crazy.
Satan continues his wooing of Iris Bennett. He is a riot, as always. His battle between maintaining his bad ass ruler of hell persona while trying to give Iris whatever she wants is hilarious.
These books are one of my favorite funny paranormal series. They are always full of snark, action, hot hookups and loads of laughs. I'll be sorry when it ends with the next book, Sex & the Immortal Bad Boy.
Nick believes himself to be the only surviving Markku, until he's confronted with one trying to free Satan Jr. Markku, being descended from Satan, their only weakness gold and post-battle weakness. However, this man doesn't appear to have any battle weakness.
The Markku had gotten tired of being Satan's slaves, so when Nick's grandpa had figured out how to escape hell, he'd made a deal with the Council: if they'd help him lead the rest of the Markku to safety, he'd make the Markku available to help the Council any time they needed some muscle.
But once the Markku had gotten free and the Council realized how powerful they really were, they decided it was bad to have the Markku be a free people, and they made another deal, this time with Satan. The Council traded an entire race of beings in exchange for Satan's Chamber of Unspeakable Horrors.
Satan had been irate that his whole Markku army had bailed on him, and he'd ordered his Rivkas to destroy all Markku they found."
During Nick's fight, the freezer was broken and now Satan Jr. is melting. While trying to find another way to keep him frozen, Dani, Nick's little sister calls him and tells him they are going to kill her if they don't get what they want. What do they want? Satan dead.
Elsewhere, Becca Gibbs, Satan's favorite Rivka, is trying to find a way to free herself once and for all from Satan. She's sick of having no control over anything in her life, her every move and feeling ruled by what Satan wants from her. He's ordered her to quit her job at Vic's Pretzels in order to focus more time on hell stuff. Theresa, dragon shifter and guardian of Mona, the Goblet of Eternal Youth, tries to help her.
It's not long before Nick and Becca cross paths. They each realize that the other can help them achieve their goals. There's a major flaw in that because if Satan dies, so does Becca.
A new character is introduced, Paige Darlington. She's a new Rivka and has been sent to Becca as her apprentice. She's supposed to train her. She's a hyperactive, super enthusiastic student and she drives Becca crazy.
Satan continues his wooing of Iris Bennett. He is a riot, as always. His battle between maintaining his bad ass ruler of hell persona while trying to give Iris whatever she wants is hilarious.
These books are one of my favorite funny paranormal series. They are always full of snark, action, hot hookups and loads of laughs. I'll be sorry when it ends with the next book, Sex & the Immortal Bad Boy.
February 28, 2020
ONE FUN-FILLED DELIGHTFUL TREAT!!!
Quit legit! Stephanie imparts one knock out, throw down, with 100% on point realism, acing the ins and outs, showcasing such acumen, proclivity, imagination and unique approach, owning your complete focus and attention from start to finish. Blazing onward, presenting this explosive storyline and gripping plot, kicking this gem into a hissy with a stupefying, mind-altering culmination, blowing this bad boy to life beautifully. Illustrating impressive, well rounded scenario's ramping up the exuberance and adrenaline with such intensity and precision, blasting this baby to life spectacularly. Twixt and twinned and put through the ringer, along with a bounty of thrilling twists and startling turns, action aplenty with a fun-filled journey, rolling with the current and breaking free. The characters are authentic, genuine and realistic with such depth and individuality that flow along fluidly without a glitch. The scenes were so vividly detailed and descriptive it gives the illusion you were along for the ride. Awesome job Stephanie, thanks for sharing this little gem with us.
Quit legit! Stephanie imparts one knock out, throw down, with 100% on point realism, acing the ins and outs, showcasing such acumen, proclivity, imagination and unique approach, owning your complete focus and attention from start to finish. Blazing onward, presenting this explosive storyline and gripping plot, kicking this gem into a hissy with a stupefying, mind-altering culmination, blowing this bad boy to life beautifully. Illustrating impressive, well rounded scenario's ramping up the exuberance and adrenaline with such intensity and precision, blasting this baby to life spectacularly. Twixt and twinned and put through the ringer, along with a bounty of thrilling twists and startling turns, action aplenty with a fun-filled journey, rolling with the current and breaking free. The characters are authentic, genuine and realistic with such depth and individuality that flow along fluidly without a glitch. The scenes were so vividly detailed and descriptive it gives the illusion you were along for the ride. Awesome job Stephanie, thanks for sharing this little gem with us.
October 24, 2008
The third book in the Immortally Sexy series by Stephanie Rowe. We were introduced to the main character Becca Gibbs briefly in the previous book in the series. She is Satan’s right hand woman and she is growing tired of her job. Not exactly the kind of boss she can give two weeks notice too though.
The love interest in this book is played by Nick Rawlings. He is the last of the Markku - a race of fighters that broke free from Hell to do good stuff rather than bad. His sister goes missing and the ransom is the death of Satan. Not something he’s opposed to doing - but it does pit him against Satan’s right hand woman....Becca Gibbs. Oh yeah!
I think these books are so fun! And they get better as you go. The first one was a little rough around the edges - but stick with them - the writing gets better and the plot more in depth and interesting.
The only complaint I have is that the main characters are a little hard to differentiate between sometimes. I feel like a little more individuality could be given to each character.
February 29, 2020
This is yet another winner, and even better because we got to learn more about previous bit-part players. The storyline of Nick and Becca is fantastic and interesting the whole way through. At first, I was confused and slightly concerned about the Satan/Iris storyline. It made sense later-on and was a nice development of those characters. The author deftly stays true to their personalities, yet shows Satan and Iris are still a power couple to behold. I hope that in the next few books we see Iris bust out some whoop-ass. One of my favorite things about this book is that in the third act, Becca keeps holding out for her independence. She doesn't just settle. Finally, new characters Nick and Paige are both welcome additions. Paige starts out annoying, but by the middle, she redeems herself and is a great comedic addition. Another great book from this author and I'm excited for the next one in the series!
March 1, 2020
I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.
This book is really well written and captures your imagination from the start.
It's got a dragon, Satan, the Goblet of Eternal Life and so much more to keep you interested.
Nick is looking for help to save his sister so he looks up one of Satan's favourite Rivkas, Becca.
We see Becca at the start of the book trying to sever ties with Satan, so he gives her an apprentice, who is to be her replacement.
She is intrigued by Nick and his story so she gets involved. And OMG what a rollercoaster ride it is they go on, there are so many twists and turns, there's romance, but can it last???
This book is a real page turner that you'll struggle to put down until the end it is so exciting, I can't wait for the next book of the adventures of these people, because I'm sure that they have more to tell 😍😍😍💗💗💗💗
This book is really well written and captures your imagination from the start.
It's got a dragon, Satan, the Goblet of Eternal Life and so much more to keep you interested.
Nick is looking for help to save his sister so he looks up one of Satan's favourite Rivkas, Becca.
We see Becca at the start of the book trying to sever ties with Satan, so he gives her an apprentice, who is to be her replacement.
She is intrigued by Nick and his story so she gets involved. And OMG what a rollercoaster ride it is they go on, there are so many twists and turns, there's romance, but can it last???
This book is a real page turner that you'll struggle to put down until the end it is so exciting, I can't wait for the next book of the adventures of these people, because I'm sure that they have more to tell 😍😍😍💗💗💗💗
February 24, 2020
This third book features Becca and Nick. Becca is Satan’s #1 assistant. It’s not her choice. She wants her freedom. Nick’s situation gives her the possibility of chance to escape her fate. It leads to unintended complications including love.
The story is a good combination of romance and fun. Becca is complicated and more caring than expected from her prior appearances in the series. Nick is perfect for her as he fully accepts her. The other characters keep the story moving in an interesting direction.
I recommend you read the other books in the series first as you have recurring characters and a continuation of the storyline.
I’m looking forward to reading more in the series.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
The story is a good combination of romance and fun. Becca is complicated and more caring than expected from her prior appearances in the series. Nick is perfect for her as he fully accepts her. The other characters keep the story moving in an interesting direction.
I recommend you read the other books in the series first as you have recurring characters and a continuation of the storyline.
I’m looking forward to reading more in the series.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
February 28, 2020
I read this series a long time ago, and I really enjoyed it. In fact, I forgot how much I enjoyed it until I read this again. Becca is probably one of my favorite characters of the whole series which is very funny. She’s Satan’s minion (he’s a hoot), and she tries everything she can to work around his orders, but now she’s done and wants out. Along comes Nick for whom she feels a pull, and he can help her become free. I just loved the chemistry between them, and this whole book was just a LOL delight from beginning to end. Characters are great, the book is well-written, and I loved the plot. I can definitely highly recommend this light-hearted paranormal romance. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily recommend!
February 29, 2020
What will Satan do without his favorite Rivka? Can Becca continue to be the badass independent woman she always yearns to be? Does love get in the way or can make the person you truly are shine?
Find out by reading Devil's Curse. Becca has decided she wants her independence from Satan. She is ready to connect to something else and live her own life without having to deal with Satan. Becca has done a amazing job outwitting Satan and his orders.
Nick will do anything to protect and help his baby sister. He stops guardian frozen Satan Jr. to work with the badass Rivka to deal with Satan. Little do they know sparks will fly as Nick and Becca work together to find out who wants Satan gone.
Find out by reading Devil's Curse. Becca has decided she wants her independence from Satan. She is ready to connect to something else and live her own life without having to deal with Satan. Becca has done a amazing job outwitting Satan and his orders.
Nick will do anything to protect and help his baby sister. He stops guardian frozen Satan Jr. to work with the badass Rivka to deal with Satan. Little do they know sparks will fly as Nick and Becca work together to find out who wants Satan gone.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 3, 2020
Devils Curse was another delightful page-turner from S.A. Bayne. This paranormal romance is the 3rd book in the immortally Cursed series and like the previous two books I was not disappointed and enjoyed it immensely.
The story was action-packed and humorous, filled with romance and fun and I was hooked from beginning to end. The push and pull dynamic between Becca and Nick held my interest and I just loved the chemistry between them. I loved that the characters from the previous books make an appearance in this novel.
With twists and turns you won't see coming, likable characters you won't easily forget and entertaining romance, Devil's Curse was a fantastic read and I would highly recommend it to all lovers of paranormal romance.
The story was action-packed and humorous, filled with romance and fun and I was hooked from beginning to end. The push and pull dynamic between Becca and Nick held my interest and I just loved the chemistry between them. I loved that the characters from the previous books make an appearance in this novel.
With twists and turns you won't see coming, likable characters you won't easily forget and entertaining romance, Devil's Curse was a fantastic read and I would highly recommend it to all lovers of paranormal romance.
March 1, 2020
I really loved this book! I’ve been waiting to read Becca’s story since she was first introduced. She is supposed to be the worst of the worst, but she can’t seem to be what is expected. Nick is delicious. He is so alpha and sweet. Together they head out to save the world. As always, Satan is hilarious. He steals every scene he is in. Theresa is also back and as sarcastically funny as usual. You will love this book!
February 29, 2020
I love this series. This was such a fun book to read. I enjoyed it so much. It’s hits on all my emotions. If your looking for a fun book this is the one for you.
I received an ARC for my honest review.
I received an ARC for my honest review.
February 29, 2020
Becca and Nick are great together! If Satan has to die can Nick live with himself if Becca dies too? Can Nick save his sister Dani? Action packed and full of laughs. Truly a great read. And the devil is hilarious!
February 1, 2019
I think I picked this up at the Romantic Times Convention in '08, but finally picked it up to read.
I'm kicking myself for waiting so long. It's smart, it's slapstick funny, it's really well-written, the worldbuilding and magic systems are easy to understand... it just *works*.
I'm now a fan of Stephanie Rowe, and am going to have to get as much of her backlist out of the library as I can.
I'm kicking myself for waiting so long. It's smart, it's slapstick funny, it's really well-written, the worldbuilding and magic systems are easy to understand... it just *works*.
I'm now a fan of Stephanie Rowe, and am going to have to get as much of her backlist out of the library as I can.
August 16, 2022
Cute, funny brain candy. If you like sass, dragons, and romance. This is definitely for you. A modern romantic-fantasy about a lady that happens to also be a dragon in her pursuit of love, happiness, and having the perfect manicure...ish. Lol!
March 4, 2024
I just couldn't get into this book. I wasn't so invested in the characters, as a couple. I did like Nick & Becca, but Nick's sister, Dani, annoyed me. She was too pushy with her brother.
Satan was funny.
Satan was funny.
April 25, 2018
You know, they just keep getting better. Not so much on the “romance,” if you catch my drift, but every book is better than the one before.
August 28, 2022
fifty two book club 2022: read a book that has an alternate title
December 6, 2022
Now that the heroines attempt to free herself from Satans rule has failed and more solidified his control over her, she is more determined then ever to find a way out. Born to serve him and living via his life essence, she has long learned that feelings and any emotion in general can only lead to bad things. Whatever spark of caring she has in her body has been repressed deep deep down and all that remains is a cold and unfeeling woman. She tries very hard to keep everyone at a distance and thanks to her reputation and cold bitch personality, it has worked...for the most part. She does have a pesky dragon who is constantly poking her nose into the heroines business. There's also the little matter of an apprentice given to her by Satan as a means to spy on her. But she is determined to break free of her chains and she'll use the hero to do it. His people managed to free themselves from Satans control and knowing that he needs her to help him in return the heroine is able to strike a deal. She help him get his sister back and he'll find a way to sever the control Satan has over the heroine. The hero once thought he was the last of his people but turns out there are others....and they are searching for a way to kill Satan and using his sister as leverage. Normally the hero wouldn't think too hard on the consequences of killing someone but Satans death will mean a drastic shift in power and it would also mean the death of the heroine. He finds himself strangely attached to the ruthless woman and the idea that her life could be wiped out by something not in her control is something he wants to prevent. She says she is cold but inside he can see fire. Still, his emotional freedom ( a side affect from his mother) is able to provide for her warmth and something better than the cold and barren emotional landscape she experiences under Satans rule. She in turn manages to sooth his fiery temper with her cold. They make a perfect team. As they search for the one responsible for his sisters imprisonment and the planned assassination of Satan, the hero and heroine come to under and respect one another. They know one anothers flaws and are able to compensate and the chemistry between them is strong. The hero must find a way to save his love and in the process learn to understand himself and his destiny a little more.
Once again I found myself charmed by a completely irrelevant and rather silly book. I am not normally a fan of the comedy genre but this book had a lovely balance between humor and real angst. At times, I could see the vulnerability and the humanization of both these characters and that alone allowed me to become invested in their story. That, however, didn't stop me from thinking just stupid this book was. Especially Satans character. A buffoon and a complete boob- he was nether the less freaking hysterical. I had a smile on my face every time he came into the scene and the way every character interacted with him was just hilarious. The heroine was funny in a way that she wasn't trying to be funny. She had snappy wit and that standard Stephanie Rowe sass but she was tormented as well. Not super dark or brooding but rather very aware of how she was slave and feeling that desperation to be free. I liked her as a character and enjoyed how she tried to keep everyone at a distance but inside, she cared deeply for all her friends and companions. She was just afraid of losing them. The hero was a good man who held a lot of anger in his heart. He was quick with temper and frequently the heroine had a cool him down before he lost control. But he was passionate and loyal to both his sister and the heroine- willing to anything and everything to save both of them. I liked the plot and I found the constant action enjoyable as it was near constant go go go. A lot of humor and a healthy mix of true human emotion.. I liked this book.
Once again I found myself charmed by a completely irrelevant and rather silly book. I am not normally a fan of the comedy genre but this book had a lovely balance between humor and real angst. At times, I could see the vulnerability and the humanization of both these characters and that alone allowed me to become invested in their story. That, however, didn't stop me from thinking just stupid this book was. Especially Satans character. A buffoon and a complete boob- he was nether the less freaking hysterical. I had a smile on my face every time he came into the scene and the way every character interacted with him was just hilarious. The heroine was funny in a way that she wasn't trying to be funny. She had snappy wit and that standard Stephanie Rowe sass but she was tormented as well. Not super dark or brooding but rather very aware of how she was slave and feeling that desperation to be free. I liked her as a character and enjoyed how she tried to keep everyone at a distance but inside, she cared deeply for all her friends and companions. She was just afraid of losing them. The hero was a good man who held a lot of anger in his heart. He was quick with temper and frequently the heroine had a cool him down before he lost control. But he was passionate and loyal to both his sister and the heroine- willing to anything and everything to save both of them. I liked the plot and I found the constant action enjoyable as it was near constant go go go. A lot of humor and a healthy mix of true human emotion.. I liked this book.
October 10, 2009
I absolutely love these books by Rowe. They are such fun quick reads and the characters are fabulous.
This book centers around Becca who we have met before in the two previous Rowe books. Becca is a Rivka. Is in fact Satan's right hand Rivka. But she hates her job. Hates her life really since she does not have one of her own. She lives off of Satan's life force and has to obey his commands. But she does her best to thwart Satan as often as she can and she has spent the last 100 years trying to figure out how to break free of him.
Nick Rawlings is the last of the Markku, the first servants of Satan who managed to break free and live there own lives amongst Mortals. He is also half healer, so he has the ability to feel the emotions of others as well as share his emotions with others.
When his younger sister is trapped in a Hell blister with a time limit on her life, he seeks out Becca, Satan's best Rivka, to try to convince her to help him kill Satan. Of course if Becca allows him to kill Satan then she dies too! Unless she can use Nick to figure out how to break free, since he is the last of the Markku.
Since they each have their own agendas and need to use each other to accomplish them, they work together. Of course that starts the sparks flying and when you combine sex with intermingled emotions, boy do the sparks fly!! lol
It is a fun adventure as they try to break Nick's little sister out of the Hell blister while trying to keep Becca alive and set her free. There is also the introduction of a new character, Paige, Becca's new apprentice. She is quite annoying at first but she does tend to grow on you. Good thing too since the next installment in this series centers on her, 'Sex & The Immortal Bad Boy'.
This book centers around Becca who we have met before in the two previous Rowe books. Becca is a Rivka. Is in fact Satan's right hand Rivka. But she hates her job. Hates her life really since she does not have one of her own. She lives off of Satan's life force and has to obey his commands. But she does her best to thwart Satan as often as she can and she has spent the last 100 years trying to figure out how to break free of him.
Nick Rawlings is the last of the Markku, the first servants of Satan who managed to break free and live there own lives amongst Mortals. He is also half healer, so he has the ability to feel the emotions of others as well as share his emotions with others.
When his younger sister is trapped in a Hell blister with a time limit on her life, he seeks out Becca, Satan's best Rivka, to try to convince her to help him kill Satan. Of course if Becca allows him to kill Satan then she dies too! Unless she can use Nick to figure out how to break free, since he is the last of the Markku.
Since they each have their own agendas and need to use each other to accomplish them, they work together. Of course that starts the sparks flying and when you combine sex with intermingled emotions, boy do the sparks fly!! lol
It is a fun adventure as they try to break Nick's little sister out of the Hell blister while trying to keep Becca alive and set her free. There is also the introduction of a new character, Paige, Becca's new apprentice. She is quite annoying at first but she does tend to grow on you. Good thing too since the next installment in this series centers on her, 'Sex & The Immortal Bad Boy'.
April 1, 2012
4/5 (B)
Review: All in all, I enjoyed this book, mainly because it was funny and because of Satan... the man is so ridiculously funny. Storyline-wise, it is ridiculous and a bit too much; however, that's the style of this series... so readers know what to expect. All in all, a pretty funny book :D
The Characters - Main characters are Becca and Nick. I thought there would be rivalry between them, after all, Rikva killed Markku, but no. I felt for Becca - she doesn't like her job and Satan can be hard to tolerate, but she cares for him. She understands Satan very well and I think that it's understandable why Satan wants to keep her by his side so much. As for Nick, well he was okay in the overprotective, possessive way. The attraction between Becca and Nick happened really rapidly and actually, I think the timeline of the book was a few days (2 or 3 days)... So what am I saying? That there was a lack of characterization, that the characters were a bit cliche and one-dimensional... but that the storyline and dialogue saved this book.
Oh, and I think one of the most interesting character was Satan :D I wonder how it is for Ms Rowe to have him in her head... must be tiring :D
The Story & Writing Style - Same as in the two previous books. My problem is that everything happens too fast and there's a lot of thing happening... but I was still able to follow. The funniest thing I think is that the one who has evolved the most is actually Satan :D I like how he stood up and decided to "break-up" with Iris... personally, Iris annoys me :P As for writing style, not much to say really.
The Cover - I liked the cover :D Although I have to say, the titles are a bit long ^^;
Am I keeping this book? Yeah.
Review: All in all, I enjoyed this book, mainly because it was funny and because of Satan... the man is so ridiculously funny. Storyline-wise, it is ridiculous and a bit too much; however, that's the style of this series... so readers know what to expect. All in all, a pretty funny book :D
The Characters - Main characters are Becca and Nick. I thought there would be rivalry between them, after all, Rikva killed Markku, but no. I felt for Becca - she doesn't like her job and Satan can be hard to tolerate, but she cares for him. She understands Satan very well and I think that it's understandable why Satan wants to keep her by his side so much. As for Nick, well he was okay in the overprotective, possessive way. The attraction between Becca and Nick happened really rapidly and actually, I think the timeline of the book was a few days (2 or 3 days)... So what am I saying? That there was a lack of characterization, that the characters were a bit cliche and one-dimensional... but that the storyline and dialogue saved this book.
Oh, and I think one of the most interesting character was Satan :D I wonder how it is for Ms Rowe to have him in her head... must be tiring :D
The Story & Writing Style - Same as in the two previous books. My problem is that everything happens too fast and there's a lot of thing happening... but I was still able to follow. The funniest thing I think is that the one who has evolved the most is actually Satan :D I like how he stood up and decided to "break-up" with Iris... personally, Iris annoys me :P As for writing style, not much to say really.
The Cover - I liked the cover :D Although I have to say, the titles are a bit long ^^;
Am I keeping this book? Yeah.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 15, 2014
While I enjoyed the first two enough to give them 3 stars, this installation in the Immortally Sexy series is just "meh" for me. What makes that sad is that I liked Becca's character in the first two. What made her memorable in the first was when Satan ordered her to "Kill Them" so she incinerated a pair of potted plants in order to thwart him. That made her character cool in my eyes. The badass who would defy the King of Hell because she has a few people she cares about, Derek being one of them.
However, that said? Her character in this as the MC not a secondary felt a bit forced. As did the romance with other MC Nick who was only introduced in this book and not in the other two. That was another problem I felt. At least Zeke (Theresa's lover) was mentioned in the first book via the internet. But Nick? He's new to the gang and I'm not sure he fit so well.
Possibly because he was new, or because Justine and Derek fail to make an appearance (again!) this book felt disconnected from the other two with the exception of Theresa's cameos. Also, this book started the decline of my interest (this one has 2 stars not 3). Paige was also introduced who later becomes the heroine in book 4 and frankly I found her character to be annoying and not an asset.
This one also seemed to wrap up too nicely. Becca who is bound to Satan for all of eternity and she's able to get around that. Sometimes the impossible, or at least what the author sets up as impossible, should have a more difficult struggle or even no solution. But that wouldn't fit with the theme of this series which is a zany, paranormal romantic romp. This one however, didn't live up to the first two.
However, that said? Her character in this as the MC not a secondary felt a bit forced. As did the romance with other MC Nick who was only introduced in this book and not in the other two. That was another problem I felt. At least Zeke (Theresa's lover) was mentioned in the first book via the internet. But Nick? He's new to the gang and I'm not sure he fit so well.
Possibly because he was new, or because Justine and Derek fail to make an appearance (again!) this book felt disconnected from the other two with the exception of Theresa's cameos. Also, this book started the decline of my interest (this one has 2 stars not 3). Paige was also introduced who later becomes the heroine in book 4 and frankly I found her character to be annoying and not an asset.
This one also seemed to wrap up too nicely. Becca who is bound to Satan for all of eternity and she's able to get around that. Sometimes the impossible, or at least what the author sets up as impossible, should have a more difficult struggle or even no solution. But that wouldn't fit with the theme of this series which is a zany, paranormal romantic romp. This one however, didn't live up to the first two.
September 2, 2013
I normally wouldn't read the third book in a series without reading the first two, but it appears I picked this up at a library used book sale without realizing it was part of a series. Even though I felt a slight bit lost at first, I quickly got into the briskly-paced, humorous paranormal romance. It had a dragon, a Rivka (female servants of Satan who collect the souls of evil people who deserve it and take them to hell), a half-Markku (a warrior race that once worked for hell, but then rebelled) half-healer, and an apprentice Rivka. The Rivka, Becca, is afraid to get attached to anyone because if Satan finds out she cares about someone she might harm them. Nick, the Markku/healer, needs Becca to help him save his little sister, who will die unless Nick assassinates Satan. Becca has her own purpose for using Nick - she desires her own life force, separate from Satan. Inevitably, Nick and Becca go from using each other to loving each other (because that's how paranormal romances work, right?). Even though that plotline was predictable, it was still an amusing journey, especially when Nick and Becca had healing-bonding sex. This was a fun book, and if someone wanted to start the Immortally Sexy series with the first one, Date Me, Baby, One More Time, I wouldn't discourage him or her.
March 1, 2020
I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.
This book is really well written and captures your imagination from the start. I was really afraid I would not like this book as I've never read this type of genre. However, I was really wrong I loved the book from beginning to end.
It's got a Dragon (Theresa) Satan (hilarious) Nick (Marku)..
Nick is looking for help to save his sister so he looks up one of Satan's favourite Rivkas, Becca...
We see Becca at the start of the book trying to sever ties with Satan, but ultimately fails to get herself freedom from Satan. As punishment he gives her an apprentice, Paige who is to be her replacement. At first Paige is annoying but as the story moves on she does grow on you. Especially when she starts calling Becca (mom) and she brings in so many laughs.
Becca is intrigued by Nick and his story so she gets involved. I did not like Nick's mom that much she gives compassion to Becca but in the following chapter will kill her very easily. What a rollercoaster ride it is they go on, there are so many twists and turns, there's romance, but can it last??
Satan, OMG favorite character in the entire book. He is hilarious and jealous and for some reason you just love the guy. You feel for him!
This book is a real page turner that you'll struggle to put down until the end it is so exciting, I can't wait for the next book of the adventures of these people, because I'm sure that they have more to tell..
This book is really well written and captures your imagination from the start. I was really afraid I would not like this book as I've never read this type of genre. However, I was really wrong I loved the book from beginning to end.
It's got a Dragon (Theresa) Satan (hilarious) Nick (Marku)..
Nick is looking for help to save his sister so he looks up one of Satan's favourite Rivkas, Becca...
We see Becca at the start of the book trying to sever ties with Satan, but ultimately fails to get herself freedom from Satan. As punishment he gives her an apprentice, Paige who is to be her replacement. At first Paige is annoying but as the story moves on she does grow on you. Especially when she starts calling Becca (mom) and she brings in so many laughs.
Becca is intrigued by Nick and his story so she gets involved. I did not like Nick's mom that much she gives compassion to Becca but in the following chapter will kill her very easily. What a rollercoaster ride it is they go on, there are so many twists and turns, there's romance, but can it last??
Satan, OMG favorite character in the entire book. He is hilarious and jealous and for some reason you just love the guy. You feel for him!
This book is a real page turner that you'll struggle to put down until the end it is so exciting, I can't wait for the next book of the adventures of these people, because I'm sure that they have more to tell..
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 28, 2020
***no spoilers*** So It has been a long time since I’ve pulled an all-nighter, but Devil’s Curse was completely worth it. I was excited to read this book because I really enjoyed the last one in the series and couldn’t wait to see what happened next. S.A. Bayne has leveled up in this one. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. I was with Becca and Nick from the beginning and wanted to jump right into the pages with them. Our favorite devil is back causing expected - and unexpected chaos (but that’s why we love him, isn’t it?). He’s at the center of a mystery, without even knowing it and it’s up to Becca and Nick to save him. They each have their own reasons for teaming up and have that push/pull dynamic going on the entire time. It was an absolute pleasure reading this book and I’ve never enjoyed a no-sleep hangover more!
February 28, 2020
This is book 3 of the Immortally Cursed series. It can be read as a stand-alone but you really get a feels for the ancillary characters if you read from the start.
Becca is one of our favorite Rivka’s. She is Satan’s right hand woman but she is so over being tied to him. In order to leave his service, she has to tie her soul to something, or someone else. Nick is one of the few remaining Markku and is hired to watch over the frozen ice cube, known as Satan Jr. when his sister gets into trouble, he needs Becca’s help.
We all know Satan is a few bricks short of a stack, but OMG, the things he says and does are hilarious. If you need something light and funny, you definitely can’t go wrong with this book. I love this series and can’t wait to see if anything else pops out of this series.
Becca is one of our favorite Rivka’s. She is Satan’s right hand woman but she is so over being tied to him. In order to leave his service, she has to tie her soul to something, or someone else. Nick is one of the few remaining Markku and is hired to watch over the frozen ice cube, known as Satan Jr. when his sister gets into trouble, he needs Becca’s help.
We all know Satan is a few bricks short of a stack, but OMG, the things he says and does are hilarious. If you need something light and funny, you definitely can’t go wrong with this book. I love this series and can’t wait to see if anything else pops out of this series.
June 28, 2014
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It had earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It had earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
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