As a new emperor ascends the throne, the city of the Rhodoi is about to run with blood. Larissa has to escape. Her only way out is to accept a bargain made with Xander, a beautiful stranger who practises the mysterious spirit magic of the Sardisians.
She knows the deal could cost her a piece of her soul, but the magician's spirits want something else. Something she never expected. They want her body, her untouched flesh.
Larissa makes a bargain with Xander, one who deals with the spirits for their magic, to get herself a new identity by gaining a new body. The price of which is her current body. That is, Xander wants her virginity.
The whole thing left me feeling like I missed out on something. The end became very cryptic and it seemed only Xander ended up paying any actual price. Then again, I could be wrong and maybe I did just miss something.
Larissa is on the run, she makes a decision to go to the "bad" part of town to change her identity. And here she finds out that she must pay out something totally different (her pleasure). Her hero states that “Not many virgins knock at the door” and then he starts to touch her, from there you pretty much have the whole story. I liked the story, because it was a quick read; but I do like some twist in them…..and this one has none. But it is a steamy read
This is a spicy short read and I loved the concept behind this ebook. The author could have easily expanded this short into a novella. Skin Magic felt a bit rushed and I wanted more depth from the characters and story. I look forward to reading more from Kim Knox!