Succubus' Gambit

Wards Of The Wall #1

by Mireille Jacobs

Everyone knows that succubi are worse than vampires, ghouls, incubi, or even werewolves, because a succubus' pleasure-addled victims don't realize they're in danger until it's too late. Cullinane, said to be incorruptible among his fellow Wards of the Wall, is ready for the worst when he's assigned to track down a rogue succubus. But Blaed, the young MMA fighter Cullinane hunts, is anything but the sensuous monster Cull expects. He's unsubtle, uncultured, angry... and desperate for Cullinane's help. He's willing to offer anything to get it, too — including what Cullinane has never allowed himself to crave. And oh, is Cullinane tempted. Has he at last met a succubus with integrity? Or is this a seduction that can corrupt the incorruptible? Alpha male meets -- and wants -- alpha male in this erotic urban fantasy adventure!

Genres: Paranormal, M M Romance, Urban Fantasy, LGBT, Novella

151 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 23, 2014

Reviews

[Robin Moray · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a romance balanced on a knife-edge of desire and trust. Because of what they are, the lovers have every reason for resentment and doubt. They're immediately thrust into a situation where they have no choice but to rely on one another, and as their relationship blossoms they make themselves more and more vulnerable to each other despite how badly they could be betrayed (and have been in the past). It's painful and lovely, and hot in the hot parts. Plus, the world-building is delicately included, a whole intricate world revolving around the Wards but mentioned so lightly you just absorb it as you go. I'm intrigued to find out more about that.

Definitely recommend to anyone who likes their m/m paranormal romance a bit more paranormal and a bit less conventional. I'll certainly be reading any further books in this series, regardless of the characters involved.

And did I say hot? Yeah, hot :)

[MaryAnne · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off, Laurentian is a hoot. Cull and Blaed are adorable together, the book was interesting, all in all a jolly good time. MaryAnne's stamp of approval on this bad boy

[Jan VL · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I read the synopsis of this book, I knew it was going to be one of those paranormal books that change the rules a bit from the usual paranormal stories. Usually an incubus and a succubus are basically the same, except for the gender, but in this story a succubus is the sex demon when the incubus links to ones subconsciousness. It was a bit weird in the beginning because I had a hard time to let go from what I knew and just open my mind for something new. When I was able to do this, I really enjoyed the story.

[Lisandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh uau! Eu não sabia que podia me emocionar tanto e tão rápido! E mesmo não gostando de fazer comparações, isso aqui é o Nina/Mathias (de 6 of Crows) que eu queria, com todas as discussões necessárias e profundas sobre preconceito e intolerância e ódio e onde alguns intersectam e como complica ainda mais se está misturado a um trauma especifico, oh so good! Porn for brain, esse é nome da categoria desse livro e sinceramente quero achar mais livros assim! Precisooo ksksk

[Rizu · Rating 4 out of 5]

with this story it can certainly be longer for more details of the ward. but author chose it to be short. succubus and consent, certainly unusual story here.

[Candice · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fast read

A fast book that good to read on raining spring days or a night you have nothing to and nothing good on tv.

[Tammy Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

It is a very good book with intriguing characters. The story line and plot twists keep you interested and wanting more.

[Emmie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rounded up, 3.5

Better than I expected and I legit enjoyed it. I'm not sure if it hit me in the right mood or what.