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Bone: Slip of the Tongue
Ivriah is a Battle Mage specializing in summoning demons to fight for his country, Islafar. He also uses his summoning skills to call male demons to see to his baser needs as same-sex relationships are illegal and ruthlessly punished in Islafar. Incorrect wording in a summons leads to him calling for the Bone Demon, Orajin, instead of the demon intended. While Ivriah finds Orajin very attractive, the fighting demon is far too cheeky for Ivriah’s bedroom tastes.
Orajin is thrilled to finally be called to Ivriah’s bed as he’s been secretly in love with the mage for years. Orajin does his best to show Ivriah that they are very compatible in bed and sets out to prove to the mage that they are perfect for each other. In a sneaky move, Orajin gives Ivriah a bone spur as a “token of affection” that is actually a symbol of engagement among Orajin’s people.
Their developing relationship and Ivriah’s safety and life are threatened when the authorities are alerted to it. Orajin swoops in to the rescue and offers Ivriah a chance to have his heart’s desire if he’s brave enough to take it.
Orajin is thrilled to finally be called to Ivriah’s bed as he’s been secretly in love with the mage for years. Orajin does his best to show Ivriah that they are very compatible in bed and sets out to prove to the mage that they are perfect for each other. In a sneaky move, Orajin gives Ivriah a bone spur as a “token of affection” that is actually a symbol of engagement among Orajin’s people.
Their developing relationship and Ivriah’s safety and life are threatened when the authorities are alerted to it. Orajin swoops in to the rescue and offers Ivriah a chance to have his heart’s desire if he’s brave enough to take it.
74 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2012
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October 16, 2012
3.75*
This would have been a great longer story, there is so much that I would have loved to have seen happen between these two!
Ivriah is a ( slightly grumpy) Mage and fights for his country and in doing so often calls 'demons' to help, Orajin is the demon he usually calls for help.
But in his free time he likes male lovers, something that is forbidden and severely punished in his country.
When he accidentally calls Oranjin to help him out with his 'free time' lol, he is at first shocked but Orajin has only been waiting for a chance with the beautiful Mage he has admired for almost 10 yrs.
It's fun to see the 'haggling' about the contract between them.
There are some rough scenes , but I got my HEA, my only real complaint is I wanted more....the months between their initial sex till the time it changed and of course how it continues on ...in their new situation.
This would have been a great longer story, there is so much that I would have loved to have seen happen between these two!
Ivriah is a ( slightly grumpy) Mage and fights for his country and in doing so often calls 'demons' to help, Orajin is the demon he usually calls for help.
But in his free time he likes male lovers, something that is forbidden and severely punished in his country.
When he accidentally calls Oranjin to help him out with his 'free time' lol, he is at first shocked but Orajin has only been waiting for a chance with the beautiful Mage he has admired for almost 10 yrs.
It's fun to see the 'haggling' about the contract between them.
There are some rough scenes , but I got my HEA, my only real complaint is I wanted more....the months between their initial sex till the time it changed and of course how it continues on ...in their new situation.
September 6, 2015
The first part of this book is mostly "porn". There really isn't a plot to the story at first. The later half of the book is where the story gets good. I would have adored to have this as a longer read. I think there is a lot more that could have been had out of the story as a longer read. As it is I really hope that the author would consider another story with these two as the ending was a bit abrupt. We have no idea of how Ivriah and Orajin do. Would love to see more.
October 11, 2012
I really connected with these characters. I enjoyed Ivriah's curmudgeonly nature and loved Orajin's devotion. There is a section of this story that becomes very intense and may be a trigger for some, but I did feel that it was integral to the story and not gratuitous.
October 13, 2012
3,5* upgrade because I would love to read more about Ivriah, Orajin and there worlds.
This short story is more about their relationship and leaves so much room for more...
This short story is more about their relationship and leaves so much room for more...
October 14, 2012
ID Locke does a good job with unexpected pairings and unexpected endings
October 14, 2012
Bone: Slip of the Tongue by I.D. Locke
3.5 Stars
Reviewed for www.heartsonfirereviews.com
Ivriah is a cranky battle mage who enjoys sex with men. Same sex pairings in Islafar is punishable by imprisonment and sometimes death. He doesn't dare risk having sex with anyone from his own world and jeopardize his life so summons demons for sex when the need arises. Demons live on a different plane and they are only there to serve out the sex contract that Ivriah his written and then they immediately return to their own plane, It is a safe and effective way for Ivriah to get off.
Orajin is a battle demon who Ivriah has been calling on during battles for over a decade. With his pale white skin, the color of new bone and his gorgeous purple hair, the color of blood, Ivriah is the most interesting and beautiful man that Orajin has ever seen but he has been hesitant to say anything to Ivriah in fear of the mage never calling on him for battle again. When a slip of the tongue has Orajin and not Orajien summoned to Ivriah's room for sex, Orajin couldn't be happier. Ivriah isn't so pleased, he finds the demon incredibly sexy but he is mooch more snarky than the other demons that Ivriah is used to calling on for sex. Orajin won't let Ivriah out of the contract until it is fulfilled and one night together changes both of their lives.
Once their relationship is discovered, hard decisions must be made and Ivriah must choose between a life he knows and a world he knows nothing about.
Both men are humanoid but Orajin is described differently than what I am used to reading about, with his bone spurs he has more of an alien feel. I never thought that bone could be sexy or an erogenous zone but Orajin proves e wrong. The men are hot as hell together and are perfect for one another. There is a violent scene with an attempted rape that some people may find disturbing but it was integral to the plot and I was able to read it easily.
I really enjoyed this story and think that if it had been longer that it would have been even better. I recommend this book to those who enjoy fantasy with different races, hot sex and a nice HEA.
3.5 Stars
Reviewed for www.heartsonfirereviews.com
Ivriah is a cranky battle mage who enjoys sex with men. Same sex pairings in Islafar is punishable by imprisonment and sometimes death. He doesn't dare risk having sex with anyone from his own world and jeopardize his life so summons demons for sex when the need arises. Demons live on a different plane and they are only there to serve out the sex contract that Ivriah his written and then they immediately return to their own plane, It is a safe and effective way for Ivriah to get off.
Orajin is a battle demon who Ivriah has been calling on during battles for over a decade. With his pale white skin, the color of new bone and his gorgeous purple hair, the color of blood, Ivriah is the most interesting and beautiful man that Orajin has ever seen but he has been hesitant to say anything to Ivriah in fear of the mage never calling on him for battle again. When a slip of the tongue has Orajin and not Orajien summoned to Ivriah's room for sex, Orajin couldn't be happier. Ivriah isn't so pleased, he finds the demon incredibly sexy but he is mooch more snarky than the other demons that Ivriah is used to calling on for sex. Orajin won't let Ivriah out of the contract until it is fulfilled and one night together changes both of their lives.
Once their relationship is discovered, hard decisions must be made and Ivriah must choose between a life he knows and a world he knows nothing about.
Both men are humanoid but Orajin is described differently than what I am used to reading about, with his bone spurs he has more of an alien feel. I never thought that bone could be sexy or an erogenous zone but Orajin proves e wrong. The men are hot as hell together and are perfect for one another. There is a violent scene with an attempted rape that some people may find disturbing but it was integral to the plot and I was able to read it easily.
I really enjoyed this story and think that if it had been longer that it would have been even better. I recommend this book to those who enjoy fantasy with different races, hot sex and a nice HEA.
December 12, 2012
Book provided by and reviewed for affaire de coeur.
Ivriah, a powerful battle mage had just returned home after combat. Despite being exhausted and covered in blood he decided to use the sigil in his room to summon a demon to service his baser needs. Same-sex coupling was illegal in Islafar and if found out he would be severely punished. Only, when the demon arrived it turned out to be the demon he usually summoned in battle, Orajin. He was fast and had great fighting skills, but was not the demon he summoned for this task. Through his exhaustion he had made a mistake with the summoning spell and they were now locked in a contract they could do nothing to escape.
For such a short story this has an interesting plot and likeable characters. There is one scene that involves a bit of torture that may be too intense for some readers. Overall a good read.
Ivriah, a powerful battle mage had just returned home after combat. Despite being exhausted and covered in blood he decided to use the sigil in his room to summon a demon to service his baser needs. Same-sex coupling was illegal in Islafar and if found out he would be severely punished. Only, when the demon arrived it turned out to be the demon he usually summoned in battle, Orajin. He was fast and had great fighting skills, but was not the demon he summoned for this task. Through his exhaustion he had made a mistake with the summoning spell and they were now locked in a contract they could do nothing to escape.
For such a short story this has an interesting plot and likeable characters. There is one scene that involves a bit of torture that may be too intense for some readers. Overall a good read.
December 21, 2014
The first half of "Slip of the Tongue", and I mean exactly 50% or 37 pages out of 74 is PWP. I am surprised there are no warnings :(
The other half, however is about
3 stars.
The other half, however is about
3 stars.
October 13, 2012
4 Hearts
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October 21, 2012
Very nice and sweet story
May 13, 2013
Again, the ending was abrupt.
But other than that, I rather liked it. I still have a little issue visualizing certain physical features the author described, but w/e, I guess...
But other than that, I rather liked it. I still have a little issue visualizing certain physical features the author described, but w/e, I guess...
January 11, 2016
This was a fun read. Loved the characters.
December 5, 2015
Not sure I really needed that torture scene there, but otherwise a short, sexy little read.
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