FLESH AND THE DEVIL – Devyn Quinn
Kensington Aphrodisia (Trade Paperback)
ISBN: 0-7582-1653-X
April 2007
Erotic Paranormal Romance

New Orleans – Present Day

Undercover Vice cop Brenden Wallace is investigating Exotic Jewels, an escort service, to see if it's a front for prostitution. Although he's tied to a chair, and ready to take whatever his female escort, Líadán, dishes out, Brenden has to keep his mind on the job at hand. However, it's hard to think about that when she's arousing him to a fever pitch, taking him deeper on the darker side of sex. Just when he thinks he's got her, the lady surprises the hell out of him by whispering she knows he's a cop. The case blown, at least for today, Brenden finds himself thinking about Líadán and how good the sex would be. He calls her, and from there his life irrevocably changes, and it may not be a good change. Women are turning up dead, their throats slashed and their blood gone. After learning what Líadán is, Brenden has to wonder…Is Líadán somehow connected to these deaths? What will he do if she is?

Líadán Niamh loathes her life and what she is until Brenden. The first time she meets him, Líadán wants him more strongly than she's wanted a man in a long time. They finally end up in bed together where they blister the sheets, and Líadán wants to end it. She knows that if she doesn't then Auguste, her Master, will make Brenden's life hell. Líadán is surprised and pleased when Brenden accepts her for whom and what she is -- a vampire -- instead of looking at her with loathing. Unfortunately for both of them, Auguste knows of Líadán's fascination and feelings for Brenden and takes full advantage. Has Líadán cost Brenden his freedom by falling for him? Can Brenden and Líadán find a way to break the spell Auguste has cast on them both, or are they doomed to serve him forever?

FLESH AND THE DEVIL is a dark, erotic, paranormal romance with two people who have something in common besides lust. Brenden is a loner; except for his sister, Dani, there's no one else close to him. His marriage ended badly because Brenden was always too caught up in work. Líadán is a loner of sorts as well, and didn't choose the life she lives, but doesn't know how to get out of it. When Líadán and Brenden come together it's explosive, and the sex is off the charts. Brenden enjoys her bite, even begs for it at times. There are a couple of surprises woven into the story and I won't go into details about them for fear of giving the story away. I will say this however, Ms. Quinn does a damn fine job of grabbing a reader's attention and keeping it. There are a few secondary characters, but they are mostly there for background. The only other character that stands out other than Brenden, Líadán, and the evil Auguste, is Brenden's sister, Dani. She's smart, funny, and a practicing witch. A good witch with a secret or two as well. One of those affects Brenden, and Dani has yet to tell him about it. Intrigued? Good!

Author Devyn Quinn pens a torrid romance with all the elements of a good story. She's created compelling and fascinating characters, a spell-binding storyline, and included some of the hottest, steamiest, naughtiest sex scenes that are sure to get the juices flowing. So head on out to the nearest bookstore and get your copy of FLESH AND THE DEVIL today.

Sinclair Reid