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Desire Unchained

Demonica, Book 2

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Desire Unchained

By: Larissa Ione
Narrated by: Hillary Huber
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Pleasure is their ultimate weapon....

Runa Wagner never meant to fall in love with the sexy stranger who seemed to know her every deepest desire. But she couldn't resist the unbelievable passion that burned between them, a passion that died when she discovered his betrayal and found herself forever changed. Now, determined to make Shade pay for the transformation that haunts her, Runa searches for him, only to be taken prisoner by his darkest enemy.

A Seminus Demon with a love-curse that threatens him with eternal torment, Shade hoped he'd seen the last of Runa and her irresistible charm. But when he wakes up in a dank dungeon chained next to an enraged and mysteriously powerful Runa, he realizes that her effect on him is more dangerous than ever.

As their captor casts a spell that bonds them as lifemates, Shade and Runa must fight for their lives and their hearts - or succumb to a madman's evil plans.

©2008 Larissa Ione (P)2011 Hachette
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Really good. But narration change was a mistake.

This is a great series. I liked Shade, and this is a nice continuation of the Demonica series. The series would have benefitted from narration continuity. The first book is so good, it would be hard to match. The change in narration took away from the overall story. This story is not as good as Eidelon and Tayla's, but it is still an A-/B+. The next story is great too. I highly recommend this series.

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Surprisingly Better than the 1st Installment

Based on the earlier reviews, I began reading with some trepidation thinking that I might be wasting my time. I expected not to like the narration specifically. I suspect most of us like it when a series maintains the original narrator. This is the first series in which the change in narration didn't bother me at all. It appears that each installment of the series uses a different narrator which makes for it having its own personality in that regard. Familiar with Huber from the Lara Adrian series, I found she did a fair job distinguishing among characters.

That said, "Desire..." draws from many of the characters from Book 1 while incorporating new ones. Ione does a good job building from Book 1 with relationship to situations/experiences shallowly mentioned in the earlier edition. Also, the brothers Eidolon and Wraith play a central role in the plot of "Desire..." as well.

As opposed to "Pleasure... Book 1," this book infuses romantic tensions from more than just that of the main characters. The secondary characters of Gem (Tayla's sister) and Kye (Aegis commander) develop their relationship further from where Book 1 left off. Most notable is the romantic tension between the main characters of Shade and Runa that is central to the story is not that which we typically experience. The sexual tension/frustration has a psychological component of domination that can easily give most readers pause. I found myself cracking up at Runa's reactions/demands/expectations. For me, I found the romantic element of the story kind of refreshing.

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Love it!

This book is amazing, and the narrator did a wonderful job! The story is great, the characters are awesome, and this author has got it going in! I hope she keeps writing. I wish the narrator read all of these books.

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Demons Rock

This books keeps you wanting more. More about the brothers E,Shade and Wraith and more about the slightly dysfunctional hospital. Larissa does an good job of building several different stories with the story. You will find yourself just as interested in the secondary characters like Gem as you do with the main characters Runa and Shade. The female werewolf and demon pull you into their sensuous and emotional love affair. Another good listen in the Demonica series

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Awesome paranormal romance

loved it!! my type of story. I definitely want to read the others in the series now.

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Totally addictive lose sleep series

I had this series as physical books, kindle books and audible-- I didn't even realize it. So yeah I love this series! In my top 5 of best series.

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Fascinating and addictive...

Another great addition to the Demonica series. I never expected to like this series so much but the rich complex world of underworld general hospital with all the demons, angels, werewolves, vampires etc is just addictive. The way this author writes and how she gives you a main romantic couple along with several intense secondary stories just keeps you on the edge wanting to know what will happen next.

I didn't particularly like Shade in the first book but he was completely redeemed here. He ended up being a passionate adorable demon. Yeah sounds weird but that's how it is. And he happens to have a playroom (hello BDSM) which was a pretty hot unexpected twist. And I loved how the heroine Runa evolved significantly in this story. She went from a shy doormat to a badass werewolf who stood her ground and won her hero's heart.

Narration: Hillary Huber does a perfect job narrating this book. She adds the intensity and suspense to the story and definitely narrates a great love scene. Five star plus narration and a five star plus story make for a very enjoyable listen.

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What a Great Series!

This is book 2 in the Demonica series, and Larissa Ione does not disappoint! I recommend that you read the books in order, as it makes the books so much more enjoyable. Larissa is a great writer, and the story is compelx, interesting and unpredictible. Shade, the main male character, is a totally hot Seminus Demon (ie a sex demon) who falls for Runa, a wearwolf. There is a bit of BDSM in the book, so be prepared, but in the context of the book, it works without being offensive. There is also a side romance in the book between Jem and Kiinan, 2 characters from book 1, which is also interesting and hot. Overall - great book and totally worth the credit!

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I love Runa and Shade!

First, let's just say that Larissa Ione is fantastic when it comes to worldbuilding. Everything is so clear in your mind as you're listening or reading.

The main lead male is Shade, and he's got some... issues shall we say. He's got this uncontrollable desire to give every woman he's with their deepest, darkest fantasy. He's a strong lead, and it's easy to fall in love with him. When he meets Rona, he takes her back to a cave that no one knows of as he finds a way to protect her.

This book holds a twist, and an enemy that are perfect! I loved it!

Lily S. Thomas - Author of the Ice Age Alphas series

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Love the books

I would love to hear this series read by Jeffery Kafer. His voice would add a whole new dimension to the characters

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