Deals and Daggers

Demons Duet #2

by Emily Blackwood

Lyra's journey is far from over.
After her deal with Alekzander Black blew up, Lyra was forced to confront her biggest fears and stand up to her own mother, the Goddess of Light.
But after she opened the veil and brought Alek and his brother back from the other side, a price must be paid.
The balance has been disrupted, and it's up to Lyra and Alek to fix the rift before hell breaks loose on their world.
Alek's life hasn't been the same since he crossed the veil to the other side. He fights battles he can't tell anyone about, including Lyra.
The two must navigate the new dangers of their world while facing their own changing identities.
Is their love enough to keep them together through the evil that threatens each day?
Or will Alek and Lyra be ripped apart along with their world?

Deals and Daggers is book 2 in the Demons Duet, a fake dating paranormal romance with demons, goddesses, magic, female characters who find their strength, and destined fates that dare to break them.

Genres: Romance, Fantasy

284 pages, Paperback

Published March 22, 2024

Reviews

[Lex Mak · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a good HEA.

This was much more action packed, the plot twists just kept twisting 😂 Im so glad I was able to read the story of Lyra and Alek. They were two peas in a pod, sharing the same life experiences, they were honestly meant to be.

Loved every second of this book 🖤

[Hailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE Lyra and Alek!!

This was such a satisfying conclusion to the Duet! It’s dramatic, spicy, and kept me engaged the entire time. It’s a relatively quick read so it is easy to binge read in a single afternoon if you set your mind to it.

We left Demons and Darlings in the midst of some drama, and the story got more action packed and intense from there. The relationships became more complicated, the enemies became more daunting, and the stakes became even higher than they were before.

Such a fun read!! And yes- it does have a satisfying HEA!

[Melanie Nelson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had a great HEA and our main characters beat the bad guys. It was very fast paced. If Alek wasn’t protecting Lyra he was running from her. Quality time ruling the world was in short supply as Alek agonized over wanting Lyra’s blood. Perhaps I’ve read too many vampire books, as my first thought was “and so what? At least it was only her blood he craved and no one else’s.”

Overall a good book and entertaining.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved being able to finish Aleks and Lyra’s story! This was a shorter read, with that being said, the action packed in here, and the constant twists kept me so intrigued, and finishing their love story before I was ready for it to be over! If you read the first book of this duet you will definitely want to read this and finish it up! I gave it four stars because I simply wanted more from the ending!! It closes nicely, but also leaves room for interpretation. Enjoy the ride!

[Giuliana Iacono · Rating 1 out of 5]

Por qué de la nada le dan más protagonismo a Alek que a Lyra? Y pasan muchas cosas en dos segundos, se mezcla todo y realmente no tiene sentido. Amé a Alek en el primer libro pero acá realmente me pareció todo una mierda, Lyra necesita reconocer mejor su valor y cagarlo a trompadas. No encuentro 1 cosa buena para decir. Una lástima porq el primer libro estuvo bueno no se que pasó en este libro alguien tuvo un brote psicótico mientras lo planeaba.

[Elizabeth Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first book was more fun than this one.
I expected this one to be more dark according to the content warning but I was definitely expecting it to be darker.
Love a hea though so that was cute.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/🌶️

[Merrit · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this conclusion. It has all of the ups and downs needed to keep me turning pages. I was a little disappointed with how some things were stretched out and some others were wrapped up too quickly but overall it was a great book and impossible to put down!

[Madison Stang · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had me.interested and I finished within 24 hours however the ending was lacking. I wanted more of an explanation for some of the story line. Overall I enjoyed the series though. Spice level 2/5 maybe even one out of five for the while series.

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

💫4 stars💫

[Sara Muñoz · Rating 5 out of 5]

The demons and goddesses will be ruling my life. I’d like to be Lyra pls and thank you

[Janet Guzman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg this duet was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 on to the next series of this awesome author!!!! Fae here I come🖤

[Oraya Bloodmoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing. This duet concluded I now need Wrath and Natalie’s. Please tell me they’ll get their books? Because I mean I love Nat.

[Maddisen · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was a disappointment after the enjoyment of book one. There was no breath for suspense and it felt like everything had to happen at once.

[Katie Gordert · Rating 5 out of 5]

More spice then book one, some of the story gets a little muddy in the book but it was so lovable and a quick read. I adore all things from Emily Blackwood’s. Such a good start to 2025

[Caleigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5

[Abril · Rating 3 out of 5]

mucho potencial, mala ejecución

[Ariana · Rating 2 out of 5]

so unremarkable I forgot I finished it

[Retrogirl20 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this duet so so much! The characters and story are so addicting!