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Soul Stripper #2
Soul Survivor
With immortality comes a craving that can't be satisfied, a need never fulfilled. . .
Once an angel, now a demon, Monica is still a succubus with an insatiable desire for sex. The more the better. Soul-stealing orgasms beat out dealing with her broken heart any day of the week. Monica has no interest in being near both her ex-lover and his new girlfriend, so she's not thrilled when she's asked to join them in investigating a string of murders that are clearly beyond the pale. But when she sees that one of the victims has her Celtic family crest carved on his arm, she realizes she may finally find the answers to her past she's been searching for all these years. . .
Praise for Katana Collins
"What a ride! I can't wait to see what happens next in this fantastic new series!" --Caitlin Crews, USA Today bestselling author
"Sexy, dark, and imaginative. . . Will leave readers on their knees begging for more!" --Logan Belle on Soul Stripper This book contains adult content
Once an angel, now a demon, Monica is still a succubus with an insatiable desire for sex. The more the better. Soul-stealing orgasms beat out dealing with her broken heart any day of the week. Monica has no interest in being near both her ex-lover and his new girlfriend, so she's not thrilled when she's asked to join them in investigating a string of murders that are clearly beyond the pale. But when she sees that one of the victims has her Celtic family crest carved on his arm, she realizes she may finally find the answers to her past she's been searching for all these years. . .
Praise for Katana Collins
"What a ride! I can't wait to see what happens next in this fantastic new series!" --Caitlin Crews, USA Today bestselling author
"Sexy, dark, and imaginative. . . Will leave readers on their knees begging for more!" --Logan Belle on Soul Stripper This book contains adult content
353 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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Katana Collins
86 books673 followersKatana Collins is a USA Today bestselling author of over twenty novels, novellas, and comic books in a variety of genres. She is most known for her sensual contemporary romances and her wildly popular comic book— Batman White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn with DC Comics.
When she was younger and stole her mother’s Harlequins to read beneath the covers with a flashlight, she wanted to read about the tough as nails heroine. The perfectly imperfect girl with quirks and attitude and sass. And the anti-heroes who were anything but “Prince Charming.” Forget the knight on a white horse … she wanted the bad boy on a motorcycle.
An avid animal lover, she lives in Portland, Maine with her kind of mean cat, derpy lab-pitt mix, mellow chihuahua, and very not mellow cairn terrier puppy. Oh, yeah… there’s a husband somewhere in that mix, too.
She can usually be found in a coffee shop with her nose buried in a laptop wearing fabulous (albeit sometimes impractical) shoes.
She loves connecting with book lovers like herself, and fellow sassy storytellers, so feel free to drop her an email, visit her on her website. She also loves connecting on Instagram, Facebook or in her reader group, Kat’s Kittens!
When she was younger and stole her mother’s Harlequins to read beneath the covers with a flashlight, she wanted to read about the tough as nails heroine. The perfectly imperfect girl with quirks and attitude and sass. And the anti-heroes who were anything but “Prince Charming.” Forget the knight on a white horse … she wanted the bad boy on a motorcycle.
An avid animal lover, she lives in Portland, Maine with her kind of mean cat, derpy lab-pitt mix, mellow chihuahua, and very not mellow cairn terrier puppy. Oh, yeah… there’s a husband somewhere in that mix, too.
She can usually be found in a coffee shop with her nose buried in a laptop wearing fabulous (albeit sometimes impractical) shoes.
She loves connecting with book lovers like herself, and fellow sassy storytellers, so feel free to drop her an email, visit her on her website. She also loves connecting on Instagram, Facebook or in her reader group, Kat’s Kittens!
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February 1, 2016
I just can’t say it enough - I LOVE THIS SERIES. I’m not sure it’s getting the attention it deserves. If you haven’t read book one: Soul Stripper, stop what you’re doing and go get it. It’s a PNR that every book lover must read. The characters are great and I am invested in all of them. The pace is fast, the sex sizzles, and the story lines don’t disappoint.
Soul Survivor starts pretty much where we left off in Soul Stripper. Monica, fallen angel and succubus with a touch of witch, is still dealing with a broken heart…many broken hearts. She just can’t seem to catch a break. The reader travels back and forth through flashbacks to when it all began for Morgan: how she fell from grace, and ultimately how she became the succubus she is today. I enjoyed discovering her beginnings. It’s sad to see how naive and trusting she was. It’s also enraging to see how things were never fully explained and shared with her until it was all too late. It’s a wonder Morgan isn’t more cynical to the world around her. Especially after the realization that she’s been seemingly used by every man in her life. It’s a bitter-sweet story that endears her even more to me.
There is plenty of sexy time. Unlike other books, it seems secondary to the heart of Morgan’s character. It’s her food, not love. Getting others to recognize this is often hard, and doesn’t work well in relationships.
The plotline is a good one. There are murders to solve, and with a connection to many of the characters, it causes a great mystery to the who and why of it all. I won’t go into much more detail, as you can get the gist of it in the cover write up. It’s a fantastic follow up to book one and I CANNOT WAIT until book three, Soul Surrender, is released in April of 2014!
5 STARS for an amazing series by an amazing writer.
T~
Release Date September 24, 2013
*Given via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
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Soul Survivor starts pretty much where we left off in Soul Stripper. Monica, fallen angel and succubus with a touch of witch, is still dealing with a broken heart…many broken hearts. She just can’t seem to catch a break. The reader travels back and forth through flashbacks to when it all began for Morgan: how she fell from grace, and ultimately how she became the succubus she is today. I enjoyed discovering her beginnings. It’s sad to see how naive and trusting she was. It’s also enraging to see how things were never fully explained and shared with her until it was all too late. It’s a wonder Morgan isn’t more cynical to the world around her. Especially after the realization that she’s been seemingly used by every man in her life. It’s a bitter-sweet story that endears her even more to me.
There is plenty of sexy time. Unlike other books, it seems secondary to the heart of Morgan’s character. It’s her food, not love. Getting others to recognize this is often hard, and doesn’t work well in relationships.
The plotline is a good one. There are murders to solve, and with a connection to many of the characters, it causes a great mystery to the who and why of it all. I won’t go into much more detail, as you can get the gist of it in the cover write up. It’s a fantastic follow up to book one and I CANNOT WAIT until book three, Soul Surrender, is released in April of 2014!
5 STARS for an amazing series by an amazing writer.
T~
Release Date September 24, 2013
*Given via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
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September 23, 2013
The second book in the Soul Stripper series is an entertaining read full of suspense, magic, friendship and betrayal.
Monica, once an angel and now a demon, finds herself helping Detectives with a series of murders that might be linked to her past. Action and suspense build throughout the story as they investigate the crimes, while Monica also must avoid the bounty hunters after her, do her other job for Lucien and take care of her hungers.
The author has created a fantastic paranormal world with surprising twists and turns, strong, bewitching characters that mesmerize the reader and keep them thoroughly engaged in the story until the very end. She switches between the present and past fluidly giving the reader the story of Monica’s past that is interwoven into the present conflict. The plot is set at an energetic keep the reader’s attention pace that is believable and entertaining.
The book is a wild ride with romance and hot & steamy sex mixed with mystery and adventure. I have not read the first one yet, but the author gives us enough information to catch the reader up without giving away too much. I will be reading the first one and impatiently waiting for the third one.
I received an ARC copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Monica, once an angel and now a demon, finds herself helping Detectives with a series of murders that might be linked to her past. Action and suspense build throughout the story as they investigate the crimes, while Monica also must avoid the bounty hunters after her, do her other job for Lucien and take care of her hungers.
The author has created a fantastic paranormal world with surprising twists and turns, strong, bewitching characters that mesmerize the reader and keep them thoroughly engaged in the story until the very end. She switches between the present and past fluidly giving the reader the story of Monica’s past that is interwoven into the present conflict. The plot is set at an energetic keep the reader’s attention pace that is believable and entertaining.
The book is a wild ride with romance and hot & steamy sex mixed with mystery and adventure. I have not read the first one yet, but the author gives us enough information to catch the reader up without giving away too much. I will be reading the first one and impatiently waiting for the third one.
I received an ARC copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 24, 2013
Another great installment to this erotic tale of a fallen angel turned succubus! And, this time we get a taste of a sexy elemental named Damien. I thoroughly enjoyed his character and Monica (the succubus) is definitely a solid match for his desires. Can't wait to see what happens with these two further into the series.
So much is happening in this book... I was continuously on the edge of my seat. I really loved all of the flashbacks to Monica's past and learning how she fell from angel to succubus. And, this book is somewhat about the past catching up to everyone.
Monica is a victim and I have to say... I am not impressed with the so-called men in her life that say they love her. I was very disappointed in Jules, John and Dejan... they all have their own agendas and desires in mind and Monica's clearly comes second. I have so much empathy for her character and how she battles with being forced into a way of life she never wanted and quite frankly does not deserve. And, she can't seem to trust anyone... except for Drew. The human she can never have without tarnishing his soul. It truly "sucks" to be a succubus! Sorry, couldn't help myself... :)
This is so much more than erotica... it's got a little of everything I love in a book. Great characters, steamy moments that leave me grinning and a story that keeps you guessing until the very end.
This is not a stand alone... you need to read book one "Soul Stripper" first before you can plunge into this one. I am a big fan of this series and will be first in line for the next installment!
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So much is happening in this book... I was continuously on the edge of my seat. I really loved all of the flashbacks to Monica's past and learning how she fell from angel to succubus. And, this book is somewhat about the past catching up to everyone.
Monica is a victim and I have to say... I am not impressed with the so-called men in her life that say they love her. I was very disappointed in Jules, John and Dejan... they all have their own agendas and desires in mind and Monica's clearly comes second. I have so much empathy for her character and how she battles with being forced into a way of life she never wanted and quite frankly does not deserve. And, she can't seem to trust anyone... except for Drew. The human she can never have without tarnishing his soul. It truly "sucks" to be a succubus! Sorry, couldn't help myself... :)
This is so much more than erotica... it's got a little of everything I love in a book. Great characters, steamy moments that leave me grinning and a story that keeps you guessing until the very end.
This is not a stand alone... you need to read book one "Soul Stripper" first before you can plunge into this one. I am a big fan of this series and will be first in line for the next installment!
ARC provided by netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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September 27, 2013
The least likable thing about this book is the main character. The mystery that needed to be solved was interesting. The other characters were likable. The pacing was good and the sex scenes were hot. But Monica’s actions and thought processes make no sense. She’s a succubus, but supposedly in a hooker with a heart of gold kind of way. There’s only one problem, she’s not actually a nice person.
Monica is a succubus, so she needs sex the way we need food. She prefers hot sex, like we prefer delicious food. That makes perfect sense. However for someone madly in love with a man she sure does spend a lot of time screwing others. Men who do not actually feed her, so what is the point? Shouldn’t she be pining over her lost love instead. Monica also has major issues with women. She does not trust or like them. It makes no sense, because the story went into her past and it is revealed that the only people who have hurt and betrayed her are male. Whether they be angel, demon, or human. The people that have always helped her are female. So why is she so twisted? She should revel in her succubus powers. Being able to punish men who are no good. I’m on the fence as to whether I would read the next book in the series. Although I love the world that was built, and I am interested in how the overall story ends it is really hard for me to focus when I can’t stand the heroine.
Monica is a succubus, so she needs sex the way we need food. She prefers hot sex, like we prefer delicious food. That makes perfect sense. However for someone madly in love with a man she sure does spend a lot of time screwing others. Men who do not actually feed her, so what is the point? Shouldn’t she be pining over her lost love instead. Monica also has major issues with women. She does not trust or like them. It makes no sense, because the story went into her past and it is revealed that the only people who have hurt and betrayed her are male. Whether they be angel, demon, or human. The people that have always helped her are female. So why is she so twisted? She should revel in her succubus powers. Being able to punish men who are no good. I’m on the fence as to whether I would read the next book in the series. Although I love the world that was built, and I am interested in how the overall story ends it is really hard for me to focus when I can’t stand the heroine.
November 12, 2013
*** ARC received through Netgalley ***
4,5 stars
Well, let me tell you that I didn't regret reading this book!
That was a great read and now I just want to put my hands on the third book "Souls surrender". Unfortunately, I'll have to wait. I didn't read the first book in the series but that wasn't a problem at all so if you have the possibility to read it but you hesitate because you haven't read the first one, no need to worry. Anyway, the author captivated me right at the beginning and I was hooked until the end. This book made me laugh and I liked the main character even if she's acting a little bitchy. It's sort of refreshing, though so that was fine by me. And just because Adrienne is a angel, she's supposed to be the good girl loved by everyone? I didn't like her and she annoyed me most of the time. I just wanted her out of the picture. However, Georges and Damien were fun and frankly I still don't know which guy I want Monica to be with (Dejan/Drew/Damien...?). But with her being a succubus, she isn't really monogamous but we would be surprised in the third book, right?
I recommend it if you like that kind of book. :)
4,5 stars
Well, let me tell you that I didn't regret reading this book!
That was a great read and now I just want to put my hands on the third book "Souls surrender". Unfortunately, I'll have to wait. I didn't read the first book in the series but that wasn't a problem at all so if you have the possibility to read it but you hesitate because you haven't read the first one, no need to worry. Anyway, the author captivated me right at the beginning and I was hooked until the end. This book made me laugh and I liked the main character even if she's acting a little bitchy. It's sort of refreshing, though so that was fine by me. And just because Adrienne is a angel, she's supposed to be the good girl loved by everyone? I didn't like her and she annoyed me most of the time. I just wanted her out of the picture. However, Georges and Damien were fun and frankly I still don't know which guy I want Monica to be with (Dejan/Drew/Damien...?). But with her being a succubus, she isn't really monogamous but we would be surprised in the third book, right?
I recommend it if you like that kind of book. :)
October 12, 2013
Phwoar! That was my instant reaction after finishing this book, quickly followed by "I hope the next book is out!" I don't think I've been this excited about a new author since I read Kit Rocha, Beyond Shame. Katana Collins had me hooked from the end of chapter one and I was sunk. I'm actually a bit miffed I started with book 2 of the series because I want more, more, more!
Monica is a succubus from Las Vegas who was once an angel. She is a wickedly fun leading lady who makes no apologies for the fact that she needs sex to survive. In fact the more innocent and good a person is, the better her sexual hit. Weird? It could have been but Collins writes Monica in such frank way that what could come off as sleazy or overdone just becomes another quirk a supernatural needs to survive. I've often found succubi in books too sexual and kind of evil but this succubi is a hot to trot modern girl, straight up. Does Monica enjoy sex? HELL YEAH! But she is often frustrated by how sex is required for survival and how it screws (argh pun) her possible relationships.
In this second installment of the Soul Stripper (did I mention she is also a stripper?) series we find a trail of murders that Monica is sucked into because of this chick Adrienne who is a police officer and former/current girlfriend of Monica's love interest, Drew. Adrienne is a recently turned angel due to something that happened in book one. Drew is surfer boy cute and runs the coffee shop where Monica works. They had sex once but he felt it was cheating on Adrienne even though they were practically broken up. Love triangles these days. Drew is fully human and doesn't know his gf is an angel, Monica is a succubus and Damien is an elemental (Damien is the side kick/partner of Adrienne). Anyway, the deaths all connect to Salt Lake City which is where the whole gang ends up and after an incident on the plane Monica realizes this trip is definitely not going to be as straight forward as it appeared.
Throughout this present day story we also get flashbacks to Ireland during the middle ages and some back story on Monica when she was an angel. This other angelic Monica adds another layer to the character that shows that female characters are more dynamic than the typical, bad girl, good girl bollocks. In Monica's flashbacks we meet Julian, her angelic mentor, Dejan the vampire servant, Carmen frost extraordinaire and Lord John Buckley, a sorcerer that causes more trouble than he's worth. Obviously this is connected but I'm not going to tell you how because I think you should read this book! In fact start with the first one! There is a definite twist and the ending kind of left me on a ledge but I loved it!
I adore the Monica who is totally kick-ass, confused and figuring shit out. Drew, I am not as sold on but this may be because I haven't read the first book. I don't really understand Monica's infatuation with him because he doesn't seem like the sort of guy I would pair her with for unrequited love. He comes across as too good/innocent with a heavy helping of Prince Charming. I think a strong character like Monica deserves a strong male counter part who challenges her and is her equal. Drew seems to be that pretty toy on the shelf that gives good sex and seems like the ideal guy. Pfffffft. Give Monica a Curran I say! (Ilona Andrews, Kate Daniels series reference for those of you who don't know who Curran is). The ending leaves the stage open to many possibilities and I plan on discovering them as soon as the next book hits release. Katana Collins has firmly locked herself on my list of favourite authors and I'm literally counting the days until I can start the next book.
xxx
George
A HUGE thank you to NetGalley, Katana Collins and Kensington Books for the copy!!! You made my week!
September 26, 2013
Soul Survivor. Katana Collins.
Arc supplied via Netgalley.
Having discovery fantasy novels were not all star trek type genres a few years back I became an addict, eagerly devouring books about vampires, werewolves and witches. The few about Succubi though I ignored. I need to empathise with my heroines and I just didn't see how I could with someone whose needs made sucking peoples life force out a necessity. But I love Richelle Meads Vampire Academy novels(even though its YA) and the Dark Swan series so after putting of the Georgia Kincaid/succubus series for ages I tried the first one – and was hooked. I learned it is possible for authors to make a succubus a character to love. Then I found Jill Myles Succubus Diaries, and after that anything with succubi had joined my fantasy list. So when I saw this one I decided it looked good.
It was good – I wasn't sure at first, not having read the first novel, Soul Stripper, and I found it difficult to place exactly who was where in the story. It reminded me very much of Georgia Kincaid, and I didn't want to read something that was really the same story done a little differently. Then it began to diverge, and I understood more about how the characters fitted in to each other - and I so much want something to happen so Drew and Monica can be together, that sort of forbidden/frustrated love comes through so well even though he's now with angel Adrienne...I just can't take to her, but love Monica. The other characters too, gel together well and give us a great mix of different talents to utilise the supernatural angle to its fullest.
There's a mystery to be solved, which places Monica in danger, and the story is told with flashbacks to her past as an angel, and how she became a succubus. I wasn't sure at first how well that would work, I’ve enjoyed it in other books, but it did seem here that just as I got into one part we'd go back to past, and just as I got to grips with that we'd move forward again. I think that was my problem though, not the book, in that I hadn't read the first book. I did read the sample and would love to read all of it but its not a cheap one at 7+ quid, and I’ve lots of books on my reading/review kindle collection so reluctantly decided not to buy. I think if I’d read that one this story would have flowed better. Despite that though I was hooked by 20% or so, and avidly consumed the rest of the story. As with all good stories I wanted to get to the end to see the finale, and yet was sad too as I wanted to enjoy the story for longer. Its definitely a keeper, and one that I’ll re read multiple times – when I’ve some spare cash I WILL read the first book, and am waiting eagerly for the next. A reviewer mentioned book one could be read as a stand alone, so it is with this book. It ties in all lose ends from this novel, while still keeping to the overall story arc of the series. There is a satisfying conclusion and there's also endings left open that I suspect -and hope! - will be the beginnings of the next book. Priced at £6.83 for 353 pages/509kb its not cheap, but is a good quality read for fantasy lovers, and will bear multiple reads which increases the VFM.
Stars: well, despite my reservations at the beginning this turned out top be a five star read :)
Arc supplied via Netgalley.
Having discovery fantasy novels were not all star trek type genres a few years back I became an addict, eagerly devouring books about vampires, werewolves and witches. The few about Succubi though I ignored. I need to empathise with my heroines and I just didn't see how I could with someone whose needs made sucking peoples life force out a necessity. But I love Richelle Meads Vampire Academy novels(even though its YA) and the Dark Swan series so after putting of the Georgia Kincaid/succubus series for ages I tried the first one – and was hooked. I learned it is possible for authors to make a succubus a character to love. Then I found Jill Myles Succubus Diaries, and after that anything with succubi had joined my fantasy list. So when I saw this one I decided it looked good.
It was good – I wasn't sure at first, not having read the first novel, Soul Stripper, and I found it difficult to place exactly who was where in the story. It reminded me very much of Georgia Kincaid, and I didn't want to read something that was really the same story done a little differently. Then it began to diverge, and I understood more about how the characters fitted in to each other - and I so much want something to happen so Drew and Monica can be together, that sort of forbidden/frustrated love comes through so well even though he's now with angel Adrienne...I just can't take to her, but love Monica. The other characters too, gel together well and give us a great mix of different talents to utilise the supernatural angle to its fullest.
There's a mystery to be solved, which places Monica in danger, and the story is told with flashbacks to her past as an angel, and how she became a succubus. I wasn't sure at first how well that would work, I’ve enjoyed it in other books, but it did seem here that just as I got into one part we'd go back to past, and just as I got to grips with that we'd move forward again. I think that was my problem though, not the book, in that I hadn't read the first book. I did read the sample and would love to read all of it but its not a cheap one at 7+ quid, and I’ve lots of books on my reading/review kindle collection so reluctantly decided not to buy. I think if I’d read that one this story would have flowed better. Despite that though I was hooked by 20% or so, and avidly consumed the rest of the story. As with all good stories I wanted to get to the end to see the finale, and yet was sad too as I wanted to enjoy the story for longer. Its definitely a keeper, and one that I’ll re read multiple times – when I’ve some spare cash I WILL read the first book, and am waiting eagerly for the next. A reviewer mentioned book one could be read as a stand alone, so it is with this book. It ties in all lose ends from this novel, while still keeping to the overall story arc of the series. There is a satisfying conclusion and there's also endings left open that I suspect -and hope! - will be the beginnings of the next book. Priced at £6.83 for 353 pages/509kb its not cheap, but is a good quality read for fantasy lovers, and will bear multiple reads which increases the VFM.
Stars: well, despite my reservations at the beginning this turned out top be a five star read :)
January 30, 2016
I got an ARC and this is my honest review of the book!
Just whenever I think that I have read everything out there and just when I think that no other book could surprise me I get proven wrong.
And still it never ceases to amaze me.
This is my first book reading from Katana Collins and though it is the second in the series of soul stripper I can assure you that it is a joy to read. It is the way the author was able to put her words down that pulled me in the beginning.
Yes I agree there are way too many paranormal romances out there but with Katana’s soul stripper series it brings a whole new direction in my eyes.
Monica is a succubus and the main character. Having been an angel in the past this succubus knows exactly what she is doing. She is a strong independent girl who has to sleep with men to maintain her life on earth. There is a catch, sleeping with pure souls is better. Katana has managed to characterize Monica vibrantly and it will make you connect with her. Monica’s love or rather lust or care for another character named Drew just melts me. The moment when they meet and you can see the pure jealousy radiating around the room.
Too bad he has a girlfriend and she cannot sleep with him without draining a few days off his life. Can Monica’s life get any harder?
Throughout the book we are introduced to the past as well as the present and in between realizing that someone is after katana and her friends.
The love triangle in this book is so good. It gave me the good shivers and it certainly deserves the four stars! I loved every minute of reading it. I only have a few complains that I believe the rest of the world will have too…
• I want…I mean I demand Drew and Monica to find a way to be together…please
• And for Damien, whoooooo…the room just got a little hotter and I have to fan myself. This controlling man with deadly good looks and power is a man to watch out…
Katana you have certainly hooked me to your world. It was a pleasure reading it and I certainly recommend it to all of you out there with a need of something fun, classy, paranormal and romance with erotica intertwined.
A tremendous four shivering stars!
Just whenever I think that I have read everything out there and just when I think that no other book could surprise me I get proven wrong.
And still it never ceases to amaze me.
This is my first book reading from Katana Collins and though it is the second in the series of soul stripper I can assure you that it is a joy to read. It is the way the author was able to put her words down that pulled me in the beginning.
Yes I agree there are way too many paranormal romances out there but with Katana’s soul stripper series it brings a whole new direction in my eyes.
Monica is a succubus and the main character. Having been an angel in the past this succubus knows exactly what she is doing. She is a strong independent girl who has to sleep with men to maintain her life on earth. There is a catch, sleeping with pure souls is better. Katana has managed to characterize Monica vibrantly and it will make you connect with her. Monica’s love or rather lust or care for another character named Drew just melts me. The moment when they meet and you can see the pure jealousy radiating around the room.
Too bad he has a girlfriend and she cannot sleep with him without draining a few days off his life. Can Monica’s life get any harder?
Throughout the book we are introduced to the past as well as the present and in between realizing that someone is after katana and her friends.
The love triangle in this book is so good. It gave me the good shivers and it certainly deserves the four stars! I loved every minute of reading it. I only have a few complains that I believe the rest of the world will have too…
• I want…I mean I demand Drew and Monica to find a way to be together…please
• And for Damien, whoooooo…the room just got a little hotter and I have to fan myself. This controlling man with deadly good looks and power is a man to watch out…
Katana you have certainly hooked me to your world. It was a pleasure reading it and I certainly recommend it to all of you out there with a need of something fun, classy, paranormal and romance with erotica intertwined.
A tremendous four shivering stars!
November 4, 2016
Monica continues to adjust to being a half angel and half succubus. She is also adjusting to not having Drew or Julian in her life as much as she used to. It is a big adjustment for her because she is always using to going to them for help or when she needed advice. It is hard because she really does not like change, but she is adjusting as well as she can be expected.
There is a series of murders happening and one of the victims has her family crest tattooed on their wrist. The other victims have either Drew’s or Julian’s crest on them. She decided she needed to figure out what is going on and who is killing her family decedents.
She never counted on part of her past coming back to haunt her. It is the specific part of her past that she wishes that she can completely forget. It is the part where she became who she is now. How she specifically fell from heaven and became half angel and half succumbs; or as people would call her, a succubus with a soul.
Not many people knew exactly how Monica came to be who she is, and she did not know who to trust with it. So she decided not to tell anyone and let the pieces fall where they may. She found out some things about herself as well as the company she keeps.
In the end things go back to the way they were. She returns to her stripping job and her friends do not think any different of her. She is just more knowledgeable about who she is and that her past makes her who she is and she embraces that.
I love the first book and completely fell for this book as well. I love when authors continue characters story so that we find out how they live. I cannot wait to see if the author continues this story and see if the characters find their happily ever after.
There is a series of murders happening and one of the victims has her family crest tattooed on their wrist. The other victims have either Drew’s or Julian’s crest on them. She decided she needed to figure out what is going on and who is killing her family decedents.
She never counted on part of her past coming back to haunt her. It is the specific part of her past that she wishes that she can completely forget. It is the part where she became who she is now. How she specifically fell from heaven and became half angel and half succumbs; or as people would call her, a succubus with a soul.
Not many people knew exactly how Monica came to be who she is, and she did not know who to trust with it. So she decided not to tell anyone and let the pieces fall where they may. She found out some things about herself as well as the company she keeps.
In the end things go back to the way they were. She returns to her stripping job and her friends do not think any different of her. She is just more knowledgeable about who she is and that her past makes her who she is and she embraces that.
I love the first book and completely fell for this book as well. I love when authors continue characters story so that we find out how they live. I cannot wait to see if the author continues this story and see if the characters find their happily ever after.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 25, 2013
If Soul Stripper teased us, Soul Survivor has swept us, quivering all the way to the edge.
Sometimes the past is best forgotten, and for fallen angel-turned succubus Monica, a few centuries is more than enough time to forget the specific details of her fall from grace. That is, until bodies start turning up, mutilated, and bearing the crest of her family, as well as others of her inner circle. From Sin City to the City of the Saints, Monica, with the help of Elemental Damien, newly winged Angel Adrienne, and a very reluctant Drew, begins the task of investigating and tracking the murders to their gruesome culprit. But look behind you girl, because while you're hot on the trail of a killer, don't let that hit squad on your heels slip your mind.
Collins has outdone herself, delving into the past, then charging full steam ahead on another sexy, wild ride. It was HOT. It was terrifying. It was AWESOME! And now those of us left quivering on that oh so delicious edge, are left breathlessly waiting for Soul Surrender. Will she set us free? Will this succubus regain her halo? Drew? Damien? Oh so many tantalizing questions!
Sometimes the past is best forgotten, and for fallen angel-turned succubus Monica, a few centuries is more than enough time to forget the specific details of her fall from grace. That is, until bodies start turning up, mutilated, and bearing the crest of her family, as well as others of her inner circle. From Sin City to the City of the Saints, Monica, with the help of Elemental Damien, newly winged Angel Adrienne, and a very reluctant Drew, begins the task of investigating and tracking the murders to their gruesome culprit. But look behind you girl, because while you're hot on the trail of a killer, don't let that hit squad on your heels slip your mind.
Collins has outdone herself, delving into the past, then charging full steam ahead on another sexy, wild ride. It was HOT. It was terrifying. It was AWESOME! And now those of us left quivering on that oh so delicious edge, are left breathlessly waiting for Soul Surrender. Will she set us free? Will this succubus regain her halo? Drew? Damien? Oh so many tantalizing questions!
September 25, 2013
I loved Soul Stripper but Soul Survivor is even better. The heat between Monica and Damien is really intense. The scenes with the Banshee felt so real. I think the author dug in even deeper for this one.
This time around Monica is still dragging her heart around over Drew, the man she loves but can't seem to have; however there is naughty Damien to keep her on her toes. Then of course there is Julian the angel...
What I liked about this book is it's more visual as you read the story. I loved the flash backs into Ireland. The characters are just crazy fun and so are the mixed bags of situations they find themselves in.
I'm not a huge fan of paranormal but I really love this series. The characters are fantastic. The story hits all the emotional levels too--humor, drama, and heat.
I'd like to Thank Author Katana Collins and Netgallery for my ARC copy for my chance to review book 2. I can't wait for book 3
This time around Monica is still dragging her heart around over Drew, the man she loves but can't seem to have; however there is naughty Damien to keep her on her toes. Then of course there is Julian the angel...
What I liked about this book is it's more visual as you read the story. I loved the flash backs into Ireland. The characters are just crazy fun and so are the mixed bags of situations they find themselves in.
I'm not a huge fan of paranormal but I really love this series. The characters are fantastic. The story hits all the emotional levels too--humor, drama, and heat.
I'd like to Thank Author Katana Collins and Netgallery for my ARC copy for my chance to review book 2. I can't wait for book 3
May 8, 2014
I've not read book 1 in this series however, I truly enjoyed this book. It was an easy read. This is the first book I've read with a succubus as the protagonist & I thought it refreshing. I will read book 3 in this series.
March 14, 2014
I love characters and the story is amazing. I'm just waiting for Monica to fine some happiness.
February 4, 2018
Ugh. I so love this trashy trash goodness. Smutty smut smut. I don’t read a ton of it, but when I do I like it engaging, with excellent characters, and incredible sex. Check, check, and check.
Collins doesn’t disappoint in the second book of her Soul Stripper series. We get more about Monica’s prior life as an angel, we get to see how she fell, and we get a bit of a creepy story in the mix. And not creepy in a crappy relationship way. But the murderer that Monica, Damien, Adrienne, and George are hunting is digging into people’s lives and annihilating their descendants in rather ritualistic ways. It’s creepy.
The only complaint I really had was that a good portion of the story took place in Salt Lake City and the descriptions of the city didn’t feel all that accurate. It painted a very rosy, almost stereotypical view of Salt Lake as the pious of the pious places where everything was really buttoned up and it was going to be so hard for Monica and George to do their business. I’ve been there. It’s definitely a different kind of place. Utah is as close to a theocracy as we’re going to get in this country. But it’s not this bereft of sin. Two words: Pioneer Park. Right around the corner from the Mormon Mecca Temple and rife with drugs and crime. It is Chicago? No. But it’s certainly not the Mormon vision people think of with Salt Lake either.
Aside from that, I really enjoyed the story. I felt the toggling between Monica’s current affairs and her background were excellently done and added to the story being told as opposed to distracting from it. I like how the women in Monica’s life are supportive of her in their various ways. Maybe not all the time, and maybe sometimes grudgingly, but they’re there and they’re there to stay. I also liked how the twist at the end ended up being atypical. I was expecting one thing and got another and it was refreshing to see that.
I liked the mix-up of supernatural creatures as well. It’s done in a way that they all fit in naturally together. I’ve read some books that use elements of the supernatural in glaring ways that make what I’m reading feel like a disjointed mishmash of things because the author wanted everything in there. Not here. Collins’s world is expertly molded and it fits together wonderfully.
Plus the sex. Collins writes incredible sex scenes. But as much as I like seeing Monica getting into a relationship that’s deeper than the physical I do miss her aggressive, assertive side too. The end of my copy of SOUL SURVIVOR had the first few pages of SOUL STRIPPER in it and the sex scene with the guy she met at the coffee shop was incredibly hot. I miss that Monica a little bit and I hope she’s not gone for good. I still have one more book in the series so we’ll see.
SOUL SURVIVOR is definitely not a disappointment, especially for the middle book of a series. Intense action, great storytelling, wonderful characters, and salacious sex. It’s a Hell of a package! (Pun vaguely intended.)
4.5
Collins doesn’t disappoint in the second book of her Soul Stripper series. We get more about Monica’s prior life as an angel, we get to see how she fell, and we get a bit of a creepy story in the mix. And not creepy in a crappy relationship way. But the murderer that Monica, Damien, Adrienne, and George are hunting is digging into people’s lives and annihilating their descendants in rather ritualistic ways. It’s creepy.
The only complaint I really had was that a good portion of the story took place in Salt Lake City and the descriptions of the city didn’t feel all that accurate. It painted a very rosy, almost stereotypical view of Salt Lake as the pious of the pious places where everything was really buttoned up and it was going to be so hard for Monica and George to do their business. I’ve been there. It’s definitely a different kind of place. Utah is as close to a theocracy as we’re going to get in this country. But it’s not this bereft of sin. Two words: Pioneer Park. Right around the corner from the Mormon Mecca Temple and rife with drugs and crime. It is Chicago? No. But it’s certainly not the Mormon vision people think of with Salt Lake either.
Aside from that, I really enjoyed the story. I felt the toggling between Monica’s current affairs and her background were excellently done and added to the story being told as opposed to distracting from it. I like how the women in Monica’s life are supportive of her in their various ways. Maybe not all the time, and maybe sometimes grudgingly, but they’re there and they’re there to stay. I also liked how the twist at the end ended up being atypical. I was expecting one thing and got another and it was refreshing to see that.
I liked the mix-up of supernatural creatures as well. It’s done in a way that they all fit in naturally together. I’ve read some books that use elements of the supernatural in glaring ways that make what I’m reading feel like a disjointed mishmash of things because the author wanted everything in there. Not here. Collins’s world is expertly molded and it fits together wonderfully.
Plus the sex. Collins writes incredible sex scenes. But as much as I like seeing Monica getting into a relationship that’s deeper than the physical I do miss her aggressive, assertive side too. The end of my copy of SOUL SURVIVOR had the first few pages of SOUL STRIPPER in it and the sex scene with the guy she met at the coffee shop was incredibly hot. I miss that Monica a little bit and I hope she’s not gone for good. I still have one more book in the series so we’ll see.
SOUL SURVIVOR is definitely not a disappointment, especially for the middle book of a series. Intense action, great storytelling, wonderful characters, and salacious sex. It’s a Hell of a package! (Pun vaguely intended.)
4.5
October 26, 2022
This read satisfied every bone in my body that always craves a delicious PNR dive along with deep relatable emotions. Monica was EVERYTHING I wanted in a heroine. She's brave and gorgeously snarky on the outside, but vulnerable and hurting on the inside. (And GAH, that backstory! My HEART!) She's such an incredible POV character, sort of Harley Quinn-meets-Gamora, with a hefty dose of Wanda Maximoff thrown in.
The plot itself is full of adventure and suspense, with tons of spice to satisfy my high heat-loving self. I was absorbed from the start, but the third act twists were what really made the book memorable for me.
A fantastic read!! You'll never steer wrong with Katana Collins, a true mistress of weaving amazing plots.
The plot itself is full of adventure and suspense, with tons of spice to satisfy my high heat-loving self. I was absorbed from the start, but the third act twists were what really made the book memorable for me.
A fantastic read!! You'll never steer wrong with Katana Collins, a true mistress of weaving amazing plots.
June 4, 2019
This was my first 'erotic' tinted books and I must say I liked it a lot!
It was just the perfect amount of erotic scenes, it wasn't overdone and it didn't make me feel uncomfortable reading this.
I also loved the fantasy part and the storyline. You can easily read this book without reading the first book like I did (picked this book up in a second hand store, not knowing it was a series). The storyline is original and I never read anything like it.
Definitely considering buying the other parts too!
It was just the perfect amount of erotic scenes, it wasn't overdone and it didn't make me feel uncomfortable reading this.
I also loved the fantasy part and the storyline. You can easily read this book without reading the first book like I did (picked this book up in a second hand store, not knowing it was a series). The storyline is original and I never read anything like it.
Definitely considering buying the other parts too!
January 2, 2018
Amazing!!!
I thought Soul Stripper was an awesome book, well Soul Survivor is freaking amazing!
This book freaked me out a bit with the Banshee. She was just a bit scary. As the book went on and everything came together though, I felt for her. She turned out to be Monica's little helper in a way.
The way everything flowed, from the characters, to their individual stories, to the writing... Just amazing!
I thought Soul Stripper was an awesome book, well Soul Survivor is freaking amazing!
This book freaked me out a bit with the Banshee. She was just a bit scary. As the book went on and everything came together though, I felt for her. She turned out to be Monica's little helper in a way.
The way everything flowed, from the characters, to their individual stories, to the writing... Just amazing!
May 28, 2018
So good, better than the first. So much going on in this book, lots of characters to keep up with and we get a glimpse into Monica's past and how she went from angel to succubus. Damien, Drew, Julian, Lucien, good lord how many hotties can you pack into one book?
Happy Reading!
Happy Reading!
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July 19, 2023I just finished the first one and went to read this one ( the 2nd) and my library has the 1st and 3rd but not the 2nd🙄🙄
October 31, 2013
Full disclosure: I loved, Loved, LOVED Soul Stripper #1. I couldn't stop raving about it. Wickedly smart, original plot, spicy sex scenes, mysterious, excellent sex scenes, and reasonably paced. Soul Survivor had most of the flavor of book 1 but didn't *quite* live up to the original.
First and foremost, Katana Collin's writing is impeccable!! But while the plot was juicy and steeped in Monica's past, it didn't hold the suspense of book 1. I figured out the probable culprits and their motives pretty early on. Another point of contention was Damien.
Ultimately though, my main beef with Soul Survivor was the ending.
I mentioned my nit-picky gripes but I still am in love with this series and absolutely cannot wait for the next book!! I want, no I need, something drastic to happen though. Like a romance between Julian and Monica. Point blank period. Or maybe Monica's first love will re-enter the picture and square off against Damien. I dunno, I just need more drama. And I want to find out more about Monica's boss and the romance he has going with Monica's bff. Anyway, Miss Collins, you have a loyal fan in me! Sigh, now I must wait until April :-(
First and foremost, Katana Collin's writing is impeccable!! But while the plot was juicy and steeped in Monica's past, it didn't hold the suspense of book 1. I figured out the probable culprits and their motives pretty early on. Another point of contention was Damien.
Ultimately though, my main beef with Soul Survivor was the ending.
I mentioned my nit-picky gripes but I still am in love with this series and absolutely cannot wait for the next book!! I want, no I need, something drastic to happen though. Like a romance between Julian and Monica. Point blank period. Or maybe Monica's first love will re-enter the picture and square off against Damien. I dunno, I just need more drama. And I want to find out more about Monica's boss and the romance he has going with Monica's bff. Anyway, Miss Collins, you have a loyal fan in me! Sigh, now I must wait until April :-(
March 10, 2014
My Thoughts
Monica is back and so is the mystery, as she sets out to solve the mystery of murders with very personal ties.
Just when you thought that the story of our saucy angel turned succubus couldn't get any better...it has.
This is the book that answers all the questions about "how" Monica lost her wings, and became the succubus that we all know and love.
Not to worry though, the story doesn't spend all of its time traipsing down Monica's memory lane. There is far to much afoot in her present for that.
Jules, Drew, and Adrienne are still around to make Monica's life as complicated as ever.
There are also some new and delicious additions to the story as well.
Daimen - the sexy elemental detective helping to solve the case, when not having hot "earth shattering" sex with Monica.
Dejun - the vampire that turned her.
John - the sorcerer who was Monica's first love and betrayer.
Banshee - death that literally follows our girl.
The sex is just as steamy, the death is just as deadly, and the history of Monica makes her more endearing to her readers than ever.
This is read is just the fire that readers will need to keep them toasty during the coming winter.
Though this is book two, it can be read alone...although reading book one is highly suggested!
Monica is back and so is the mystery, as she sets out to solve the mystery of murders with very personal ties.
Just when you thought that the story of our saucy angel turned succubus couldn't get any better...it has.
This is the book that answers all the questions about "how" Monica lost her wings, and became the succubus that we all know and love.
Not to worry though, the story doesn't spend all of its time traipsing down Monica's memory lane. There is far to much afoot in her present for that.
Jules, Drew, and Adrienne are still around to make Monica's life as complicated as ever.
There are also some new and delicious additions to the story as well.
Daimen - the sexy elemental detective helping to solve the case, when not having hot "earth shattering" sex with Monica.
Dejun - the vampire that turned her.
John - the sorcerer who was Monica's first love and betrayer.
Banshee - death that literally follows our girl.
The sex is just as steamy, the death is just as deadly, and the history of Monica makes her more endearing to her readers than ever.
This is read is just the fire that readers will need to keep them toasty during the coming winter.
Though this is book two, it can be read alone...although reading book one is highly suggested!
April 14, 2014
Oh wow these two books were AMAZE-BALLS.... Okay so Monica the fallen angel / succubus / witch / elemental is kind of the queen of the sluts - but she needs to have sex to take a piece of people souls to live so I don't mind that much really.
The story is unique and funny and sad with the right amount of angst and drama with steamy hot sexy scenes chucked in. The first book concentrated more on the back story and the relationships involved Monica/Drew... I really felt the depth of their feelings and their emotions and I was rooting for them in the worst possible way. Monica/Julian his obvious unrequited love is painful to read but beautiful in the way he is so uber protective and that she isn't quite so hard when she's with Jules. Monica/Damian oh wowser the second he mentioned that she couldn't steal his soul I was team Damian hahah
I didn't like Adrienne, she might have a pure soul but she's a nasty nasty piece of work. Getting drunk around her recovering alco boyfriend, about to have sex with him without telling him what straying from her would do to his soul and being a cow to Monica when she was there first! Lol I adored Lucien too and George but don't really care for Kayce.
I can't wait to read the next book!!
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October 17, 2013
The sequel to Soul Stripper is a rare occasion when the writing did not change appreciably for better or worse. It was nice to see a little more of Monica's background that led to her being a fallen angel. She's a little "harder" these days, a bit angrier, and someone is still trying to kill her. Unlike many protagonists in this situation, she doesn't seem to spend an inordinate amount of time whining about possibly being killed - her issues with her love life however are a whole other ball of wax.
Soul Survivor will never be confused with being high literature, but it's an enjoyable read nonetheless.
Soul Survivor will never be confused with being high literature, but it's an enjoyable read nonetheless.
October 4, 2014
Great book. I was so excited to read this after I finished the first book in the series and I was not disappointed. Still the amazing people from the first book but with this one there was some of the back story to how they got to where they were. I thought that was great. Now I know why they do some of the things that they do and why it started. Still the great sex and suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat until you finish the book. Great Job Katana. Now all I want to do it sit and read the last one. I highly recommend this series.
August 2, 2015
this copy kindly provided by NetGalley on behalf of the publishers
liked his one better than the first. was quicker to get into, and continued to be quite fast paced. maybe as we already knew the characters we were able to jump straight into the action??
loved it! I swear everyone was on my suspect list at one point or another, but I still did not see some of that happening. some I had a bit of an inkling there...
great read, off to make a start on the last one now :)
liked his one better than the first. was quicker to get into, and continued to be quite fast paced. maybe as we already knew the characters we were able to jump straight into the action??
loved it! I swear everyone was on my suspect list at one point or another, but I still did not see some of that happening. some I had a bit of an inkling there...
great read, off to make a start on the last one now :)
June 26, 2014
While I have no doubt that this one is better than the first book, it kinda has to, but after trying 3 times I don't think I'll ever get anywhere with it. No its not terrible or anything, but my displeasure with the first is ruining any hope i had for her in this one.
copy from NetGalley
copy from NetGalley
May 4, 2014
Found this book to be incredibly annoying. It switched from past to present the whole time, leaving the reader hanging every time the switch was made. Plus it is still too close to Richelle Mead's Georgina Kincaid series.
November 17, 2015
The past is being revealed, and catching up. This is one steamy, suspenseful book. I've been trying to put it down for hours and just couldn't. I had to finish it. Each chapter was better than the one before.Loved it.
March 6, 2014
good continuation of Monica's story, good twists, stands alone, I think I may like part 2 better than the first.
April 27, 2014
Even better than the first.
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