Starving for Sin

by Camie Parrish

Athena For years, my life has been a dark shadow that I couldn't escape. The burdens that plagued me were weighing me down into a sea of nothingness. My little brother was sick, and his hospital bills would surely send me to an early grave, before I could even think of paying them down. In order to save my brother, I had to do the one thing I swore I would never do. They called me the 'Holy Grail', but it was a curse because I had to sell the one thing I had left under my control. Unfortunately, for me, the bastard that stormed on stage had other plans for me. Will I be able to survive this hand that's been dealt to me? Ezra The woman with the wild, red hair captivated me like a wave crashing on the shore. I walked into the club expecting a break, instead I got more than I bargained for. Before I knew it, seeing the fire burning behind her eyes was something I began to need. To crave. The Devil opened the doors, and I took the contract he was waving in front of my face. Her. All the little sinner wanted to do was save her brother.. but instead, she made a deal with the Devil.

420 pages, Paperback

Published July 11, 2023

Reviews

[Yes_I_Read_Lots · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have literally just finished this … and I am stunned … I am numb … I just need a minute.

This was a hell of a ride… but damn the journey was worth it.

Ezra and Athena … wow … what an explosive dynamic they have. That ending was thrust upon me when I was least expecting it and boy did it hurt.

The connection between these two is electric, the spice was so hot 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️, the pages of this novel nearly exploded.

Well played Camie! Well played 😘.

[Alonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Athena will do anything to take care of her baby brother, even if that means dancing in the club he friend does and auctioning off her virtue. This one decision brings Ezra to her and he is determined to make her his.
I loved the stalker vibes Ezra gave off and it seemed so in contrast to what he does for a living, but I found it kind of cute of him. He isn't one to be toyed with and Athena likes to test his patience even when she already knows what that leads to. I found the tension just right for this type of book. Athena is such a strong and amazing woman, who rocks everything. I loved her character.

[Megan Aunkst · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this ARC in exchange for a review so here we go!

I really enjoyed this story so, so much. It was sexy and spicy and just the right level of dark romance for what I needed at the time. Ezra and Athena had such an intense chemistry/bond that I couldn't get enough. Now I will say it definitely started off as lust at first sight. But I love that it did eventually turn into love. Camie Parrish did a wonderful job of making you love the characters and found ways to tug at those heart strings, even for a spicy, dark romance. I saw she was doing stuff for Eros and Miles in the future. All I can say is I cannot wait to see more. I would adore a novella of what the future holds for Ezra and Athena, especially with where things ended. Like does she join the guys and their business? What about little Ollie? I'm definitely "starving" for more 😉😉😉😉

But in all seriousness, it was a fun read and I definitely recommend it to those who are looking for a spicy romance. Especially those getting into dark romance!

[Naj_ana_reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

“My soul is yours, little demon. You were always my Sin to live and die by. You’ve carved your way into my bones, embedding each initial in the marrow with a dagger. There is no end, only more. We are more, Sin. You stole the air from my lungs and f**k I don’t want it back.”

I honestly don't know how I feel. I just got done reading this advance read and I'm still trying to process the end.... I feel like this was not your normal HEA. Don't get me wrong I loved the book. But I feel like Camie tore my heart out at the end and put it back together but there's cracks that won't heal. I CAN NOT wait to see what's in store for Miles and Eros.

Athena has gone through life having to bare the weight of a responsibility that was not hers to bare. Having to grow up at a young age to care for her little brother and not able to catch a breath. When her little brother is diagnosed with a medical condition that will require him to be on medication she decides that she will need to find a way to make some money fast to stay a float, little did she know she will capture the attention one none other then Ezra Finley sexiest single CEO of Finely Executives. Get ready for the battle of wills between Athena and Ezra. Broken souls trying to find the light. And some lots of filthy talking from Mr. Sexy Ezra!

[Are Vazquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

STARVING FOR SIN

PAGE TURNER, RAW&REAL, TRAUMA, LUST!!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️5/5

CAMIE CAME WITH A BANG!!! What a great story! From start to finish she keeps you hooked and then leaves you “starving” for more! The heat that this book, is crazy! I’d happily burn in the flames 🔥. Right off from the beginning you start off with witnessing Athena and her struggles with having to deal with an abus!v3 mother while also surviving to keep her brother with her and take care of him. Athena has a rough, heartbreaking past that haunts her in everything she does but the growth we see from her is beyond greatness. Athena puts her big girl pants on and takes life by the b@lls, she works her rear end off to provided for her little brother. All while meeting Ezra, who becomes intrigued by her. Possesive more like. He has to have her, and well, ends up buying one night with her. But in the contract, he switches things up! Leaving Athena to have to think about her brothers future along with hers. However….from twist to twist, this book will have you with whiplash. CAMIE just wanted to grab us by the thr0at and ch0k3 a h03 out! That FECKING ENDING WAS TOOO MUCH for my heart 😭 you shattered it Camie…destroyed!!!

Anyways……Will she make a deal with the d3vil? Read to find out. Definitely recommend this book. Watch for triggers.

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

“A true north, but it only ever leads to more suffering. I think my north star is tainted. Ruined.”

I really loved the friendship Sable and Athena had! That ending….. I didn’t see coming and my poor heart! I was really rooting for Sable and Miles!

“No, you’re not a problem to solve. You’re the fucking air in my lungs.”

This is definitely a spicy book with a plot; I think it was a little bit more spice than plot but the spice was definitely 🔥🔥🔥! Can I get me some Ezra? 😉 As soon as he sees Athena he wants her, he is so sweet and possessive- it’s honestly a good balance between the two and I love it! Gosh, the things that come out of his mouth… 😘

“My little sinner is dragging me straight to hell and I’ll play with my demon the whole way down.”

I absolutely loved miles; I have no idea why but I definitely want to know more about him and his background!

“Families have their issues, but this family is forever.”

I definitely enjoyed reading this book and I cannot wait to read Camie’s other books! They are definitely going to be going on my TBR pile! 🥰

Thank you so much for sending me this arc in exchange for my honest opinion! I’ve added a few of my favourite quotes! 🥰

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Starving for Sin by Camie Parrish is the first book I’ve read by this author and oh boy was I fanning myself. It was incredibly well written and was described so I was easily able to picture the story as I was reading. This author is definitely being added to my reading list. I must check out their other books. The book has a lot of spice (not a bad thing) but check your trigger warnings to be on the safe side.

I read this book cover to cover in one sitting, I was invested to the very end. Ezra and Athena’s characters were scorching hot. I loved their dynamic and growth as the book went on. I also loved the banter between the two and the lengths people will go. This book took me on such a rollercoaster of a ride… my emotions were up, down and everything in between. My heart still has a crack as I’m writing this review. The ending! (If you want to know, you should read the book) This is so worth the read!

Final review:
4 out of 5 stars

[Ashley Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I very much enjoyed this one. This is my first book by the author. I definitely want to read more of her books. Athena is responsible for her younger brother. Her best friend lives with them. When her brother gets sick she gets desperate. So what’s a girl to do when she desperately needs Money? Join her best friend working as a dancer. Everything is going fine until Ezra comes into her life. Ezra wants the redhead beauty who dances. Athena needs more money. So she comes up with a plan to sell the only thing she has left to give to the highest bidder. Ezra plans on being the highest bidder. Ezra also plans on making and keeping Athena as his. Athena goes along with it for now. She knows it’s always just going to be her and her brother and her best friend. Lots of bad and good things happen in this story. The scenes between Athena and Ezra are steamy and very sinful. Will Ezra get to keep Athena and her brother Oliver in his life forever? Check out Athena’s and Ezra’s story.

[Nicole M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm sitting here after completing this book. I sort of don't know what to do with myself. There's so many emotions and I don't know where to being with processing all of them.
Let's start with the easy ones. First, my boy, Oliver🥰. I love this kid and as a fellow type 1 diabetic, I love love love seeing representation happening in books. Second, Eros and Miles😍😍. I absolutely love these guys. Have enjoyed seeing bits of them and can't wait to get to know them when it is time for their stories.
Now, onto the big stuff. Sable and Athena.😁💔😭 This friendship was everything and heartbreaking. I cheered for them, I cried with them and for them. Two strong women who are also very flawed and I very much loved both characters and their friendship.
Athena and Ezra. 🥵🔥 Their chemistry was undeniable. Their spice was fantastic. I'm down for any kink that man wants to introduce me to.

[Stevie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. This book was unbelievable. I love it. The strength the main female character has to survive and provide is something else. Even though she never had a true mother, she stepped up and became one for her brother. When things start going down hill, bills are stacking high. She does what any mother would do for her child. Give it all up to make sure they survive. I love how she did I though. It wasn’t how things were planned to go but how they played out was so much better. A made family. The heart ache in this book though is gut wrenching. I felt the pain myself. You never know what demons someone is fighting in the end. It’s easy to cover it all up with a smile and a joke. Though sometimes the demons win. I will say the ending shocked me because I was expecting more because I wasn’t ready to let these characters go.

[redreads4861 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put it down. This book had me all in my feelings and it was very interesting to see how everything fell into place.

Athena was doing what she had to do to take care of her little brother.. She didn't care about anything but making sure he was taken care of. She was taking online classes working as a waitress but still not making enough to keep them above water so she talked to her BFF and she got a job dancing.. Ezra was a very wealthy man who drug himself and brother out of the ditches but not many people so anything other that the business man he let them see. Until he laid eyes on Athena and he knew from the first moment he had to have her... What started out as a contracted turned into so much more that they both never expected but eventually welcomed.. They both had their own issues but together that made them stronger..

[Holly Starkenburg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why territorial males always seem so sexy in books, but just seem clingy in real life? I don’t know, but we get all the territorial sexy maleness in this book from Erza. How the heck Athena stayed this bright light for her little brother is beyond me? She is just a gem and I love her. My heart aches for everything that she had to go through. She stays so level headed. This book gave me all the feels and all I can say is I WANT MORE!
Chapter 49 broke me and required a glass of wine and a comfort blanket to recover. Just a warning. I’ll be back for the other guys stories because no it can’t end here.

[Hilary · Rating 5 out of 5]

My little demon...Ezra and Athena are so great and the banter between them is cute. The spice level in this is five 🌶. A warning of tissues is needed. Be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions! I screamed at the book and wanted to throw it to but I also laughed and cried. Athena and Sable are something special and that is a must read to see why. There are some other characters that I really enjoyed and can't wait to see what happens next. Camie Parrish is a first time author for me but definitely a go to from here on out. Her books will definitely be on my tbr list from here on out.

[Veleska McCool · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was beautifully written and I fell in love!!! Getting to read Ezra and Athena’s story had me in a chokehold, I loved Athena’s unwavering loyalty to her little family and her spitfire attitude. I loved Ezra’s absolute control and protective nature to his family and seeing them come together was beautiful beyond words. Did Camie rip my heart out a bit in the end yes, yes she did I felt Athena, Oliver, and Miles pain through my whole body and was sobbing. I loved this story and I can’t wait for more!!!!!

[Pam Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy crap! I loved this story. It was well written. It will send you a roller coaster of emotions. That ending... I was not expecting that. I sat there for a good few minutes going wtf just happened?!

The sisterly love between Sable and Athena was heartwarming. The banter between Ezra, Eros, and Miles is pretty comical. Ezra, Eros, and Miles love towards Oliver as a positive male role model it will melt your heart. Let me just say wow with the spice!! 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
I highly recommend this book!!

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Kayla Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Starving for Sin by Camie Parrish was absolutely beautifully written and had my emotions all over the place. Athena who has a hard life and no true mother, she stepped up like a mother would to care for her little brother. When bills become too much she starts dancing to help pay the bills. Where she caught the eye of Ezra the billionaire CEO. The witty banter between Ezra and Athena is amazing creating that electrifying chemistry between them. You undergo so much following Athena and her growth. Definitely a hot steamy romance to have you blushing.

[Marilea Greean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my!! This book is so well written! I fell in love with all the characters. The FMC is a fighter with trust issues that I completely related to and the MMC is a walking devil may care contradiction. The spice is next level and the emotions are a roller coaster of enjoyment. One minute your gripping the book wanting to know what’s next and the next minute you’re sobbing. So very very good. ♥️♥️♥️

[Brandi Sylvester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy Hell, this bok was HOT! There were definitely some things that Ezra and Athena were into that I don't understand, but damn! There are definitely some kinks that could be triggers for people, so check into them. There is also drug use referenced and abuse. There were so many up and downs with all the characters in the book that I couldn't put it down! Absolutely amazing read and I can't wait to read more about Miles and Eros in her future books!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. This book was everything and more. Athena will do ANYTHING needed to care for her you get sibling, even if it means working somewhere she doesn’t want to be and giving up everything. Ezra and Athena’s relationship is 🔥🔥🔥!! I am so here for it! I cannot wait to see if there is an update on what happens in the future! This book just really pulls you in and captures your attention from start to finish! Def a must read!!!

[Lilly Escobar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to be an ARC for this book. This book!! Spicy level off the charts. Ezra and Athena are wonderfully written characters. This is a force proximity story. Also taking care of a younger brother. Athena used to be a ballet dancer. And she joins a strip club to make ends meet. To get out of the trashy apartment she's in. While taking care of her brother Oliver. And Oliver has an unexpected medical problem.

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you for letting me ARC read this amazing book. It was so good I did not put this book down once until I finish it. You had me crying at the end I was like no why. Omg I could not believe what happen. Then the chemistry between Athena and Ezra was so good and the spice was so well written. I wanted more of these characters because you made me care for them so much. This was so well written and such a good book to read.

[Emzy Strong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book. The characters dig into your heart and do not let go. They bury themselves in deeper with every word the author writes. The plot is on wacky rollercoaster that drags you some truly horrible, breathtaking, breath stealing, beautiful moments. At moments I was at a lost as to what to feel because of all the hits coming in at once. Truly a remarkable piece of writing. Please make sure you read your trigger and content warnings as this story is not a light and fluffy tale.

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was Ezra and Athena’s story. The story line was spicy! I enjoyed reading this book. There was the right amount of spice to storyline. I enjoyed learning about each character and reading about them throughout the book. The dynamic was done very well! I highly recommend this book and if you are like me you will want to read it in on sitting.

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This book had me from page one. Ezra is dark and has a mouth that would make you fall to your knees. But the way he loves Athena, is what every person looks for in life. The plane ride, holy hell! That was a spicy scene! I also cried. I've never had a dark romance make me cry. This book gave me all the feels and I enjoyed the ride so much! I can't wait for Eros and Miles stories.

[Grace Willows · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really good. The book was definately a little more spice than plot but overall very good. The character growth was written very well. I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it.

[Heather Trusty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the pleasure of being a Alpha reader in the creation of this book and enjoyed it immensely! What a heart-wrenching, spicy book, and that elevator scene 🫣. Camie is one of my new favorite authors that I follow and she has such a dynamic writing genre branching out in the world of writing ✍️

[Marianne Antonichuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fantastic read very hard to put down you actually have me lost for words after reading this. What can I say but oh my goodness I am so glad I was given the opportunity to read this and will read a lot more by this author please keep being stuff like this out for us readers

[Krystal Gorrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Starving for Sin will have you starving and begging for more from Camie Parrish. Sin and Ezra were the couple I didn't know I needed until cracked this bad boy open. If you want a sexy Billionaire, a bad a$$ FMC, and more then grab your copy now!

[Gail Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will keep you reading until the very last word. It’s dark and dirty, and I loved it.
For me, the story didn’t go where I thought it would end up, which was really refreshing. The ending floored me. Loved it!

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg! So good!

Athena and Ezra! The spice o.m.g.! I cried! I miss Sable! 😭 Glad Miles finally came around thanks to little Ollie! Congrats Camie! Awesome Job! I can't wait for more!