A Forbidden Sin

Delectable Sins #2

by Crystal Crist

Please, God... This can't be happening...
"You're gonna scare the little snake," Draco said, suddenly standing behind me.
I jumped, but Sam held me against him. "Am I scaring you, little viper?"

Crossing paths with two, unbelievably sexy men was nowhere on my bucket list. But finding them secretly touching each other in an alley? Well... That was a game I never expected to be thrown into.
But hey...
Let's play.

118 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 22, 2025

About the author

Crystal Crist is a proud military spouse and a busy mom of three, adventurous, kids. As a self-published author, Crystal enjoys exploring various genres and connecting with her readers. Her journey is all about balancing love and creativity while also allowing her work to be a journey of healing for those with similar life experiences.

Reviews

[nightlyreadingheather]

I read this book in one sitting!

This is a follow-up to A Forbidden Encounter, and we get to see glimpses of those characters in this installment!

Our FMC is a preacher's daughter, and although she is pure and intact *wink*, she is also a promiscuous little thing. This story is about what happens when you make a deal with the devil, and he comes to collect!

Let's talk about the spice because there was ALOT! We have a forked tongue and a shadow hand that can do just about anything, and I mean anything;) If you are looking for lots of heated moments, this book is for you. I was blushing often!

Crystal Crist has quickly become one of my favorite authors, and I cannot wait to read more!

[Susan Vanderlaan · Rating 5 out of 5]

But of course I ate this up! I knew I would love it just as much as A Forbidden Encounter. They may be short reads but they are packed with all of the spice 🥵 I love Crystal’s writing style and the way she brings everything to life! I can’t wait for the next installment of the 7 deadly sins!

[Lyha Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crystal has done it again. cant wait for the audio on this one. Her demons are sexy and sinful and the pleasure they can give. yum!

[Shay Kent · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a quick, fun, smutty dark demonic romance. Luna is a pastor's daughter who just so happens to have an exhibitionist kink. Lucifer and Draco are demons looking for a little fun. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot and characters in this book. We love a strong willed, sassy FMC!

[Alisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

"How does she taste?"
"Like the most perfect sin." Oh little Viper. 🐍

Well, well, well
I knew it was hot in hell but DAMN I was not expecting the fire 🥵🥵🥵
Ok now listen, first and foremost, listen, there's some heeeavy stuff in here even though it's short and spicy and toe curlingly sexy. I was *not* prepared for the physical abuse that Lena endures at the beginning of the story. Can it be expected that the single father preacher is extremely abusive to his adult daughter living at home? Sure, 100%. Was I still caught off guard when he beats her? Yes, 100%

The Seven Deadly sins all post up in Hell, spending eternity making deals with humans and dragging souls to back home for claim. After Asmodeus (Lust) finds himself a human he can't let go of, Lucifer (Pride) is inspired to do the same. With some sly convincing, batting his eyelashes, and an amazing handjob in an alleyway he manages to convince his other half Draco (Wrath) they too need a human of their own.

Lena is the only daughter and living family member of a preacher in Salem. Being 21 years old and going stir-crazy from being locked away and off limits as the status of her father's daughter she decides to rebel in any way she can. Sliding into a local bar one night puts her in the position to run face first into Sam. Sam invites Lena to a drink and a game of pool with him and his buddy Draco. Once she accepts she has no idea the adventures, deception, betrayal, elation, freedom, fun, and pure devotion that await her.
"He kissed me like he wanted to devour me. And with the way his hands gripped me, I believed he did."

[Kiersten · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️ 4 🌶️

I think Crystal Crist is becoming one of my new favorite authors. This is book is book two in the Delectable Sins Series. But can be read as a standalone.

The story follows Lena, the rebellious pastors daughter, who is suffering at the hand of her own father. Little does she know, her father made a deal with the devil and he plans to collect.

“Forgive me ,Daddy, for I have sinned…And I don’t think I can stop”

Luce and Draco, our beyond sexy “demons”, decide they want Lena. And what better way then to seduce and claim her…The perfect pet.

“You’re mine now, little viper—down to the very blood in our bodies… And I’m going to break you in.”

This was a well written and very spicy book. Easy to read and I was sucked in from the first chapter.

Thank you Crystal Crist for the opportunity to ARC read this! As always my reviews are honest and 100% my own! 🖤

[Lisa Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faith clashes with sin in this story about a preachers, not so innocent, daughter and the demons he made a deal with.

This is a dark paranormal romance. The plot starts out strong and continues throughout the entire story. Lucifer and Draco bonding with Lena in an attempt to make her theirs. Lena’s internal struggle with being a good girl and taking what she wants.

I loved everything about this! Having Az (A Forbidden Encounter book 1) join the story made it that much more fun.

The spice in this is scorching hot and the ending is brutal, but both are excellently written and empowering.

More please!!!

[Haley Lohmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Vibes: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a 2 demons 1 preachers daughter romance. If the demons don’t give it away, this is a dark romance. The FMC Lena is a strong willed badass who doesn’t let her religious upbringing stop her from being herself. The demons, Draco and Lucifer are very different but complimentary of each other. They are both dominant, but enjoy Lena having that fire in her so they use control to support her and her needs. For a monster romance this has a genuine bond between the characters.

[Dolly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was fabulous!
Imagine your abusive pastor father has made a deal with the devil and now you're being claimed when that note has come due.
We read about Lust in the last book and now this is about Pride and Wrath, claiming the daughter of an awful pastor. Shoot, if I were given the choice, I'd also go with the two hot strangers.

"He tasted of fire and passion and every bad decision a girl could make."
Sign me up!
15/10 definitely recommend. And I can't wait for the rest of the series!

[Misty Vaughn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the second book in The Delectable Sins Series and it was even better than the first!

Lucifer, Lena, and Drako’s story is unique and one of a kind.

This is a short, steamy story that will make any monster/human book fanatic so happy!

I really hope that there are more stories in this series or even another story that combines Lucifer, Lena and Draco with Az and Lilith (I mean ……)

Give this book a read! You wont be sorry!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Lauren Head · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story follows A Forbidden Encounter and gives us a few fun glimpses of familiar faces! Our FMC, a preacher’s daughter, may appear sweet and innocent, but she’s anything but. When she strikes a deal with the devil, she learns what happens when he comes to collect. The spice? Off the charts. Think forked tongue, shadow hands, and plenty of blush-worthy moments. If you’re after a steamy, devilish read, this one’s for you. Crystal Crist is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors! I can’t wait for more!

[Jennifer Stone-Herbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first Crystal Crist book I’ve read and it totally blew me away! I first saw a teaser for this book in a Facebook group and I knew I had to read it. It’s not overly drawn out, it has great plot, the fmc is an absolute badass, and the spice….. good lord, THE SPICE 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨! For me, this book was an easy 5 stars.

[Raven · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t think I could love a demon more than Az. Draco is perfection.

The pool table scene at the end with flower🥵🥵🥵
The words she said to her dad in the cemetery 😚🤌

Crystal is an amazing author and I am so ready for more books of this series because I just keep falling In love with characters more and more.

[Keryn Rowan · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re a lover of MMF, absolutely ravishing spicy scenes, some delicious demons and a story that will have you hooked from the first page then look no further!! This book is sinfully addictive and will have you wishing for some alone time very quickly.. ;) cannot wait for the third book already!!

[Amanda Larsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always a pleasure arc reading for Crystal!! I love her writing style & stories! I arc read a Forbidden Encounter earlier this year & was hooked so quickly so I knew book 2 was gunna be GOOD & boy was I right!! The story was great & the spice was SPICYYYY! Highly recommend to every dark romance lover!

[Destiny V · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this read. I liked the first one too but this one?!? Blew the other one out of the water it might be I just enjoyed the story concept more because it brought more elements to the plate. I couldn’t help but laugh at the comment of snuggling with hellhounds was the line between mentally sane or maybe a little crazy😂😂😂 after everything else that I just read it was a great giggle

[heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

This MF had me hooked and itching for more until I reached the end. Her details and descriptions really helps to put you in the story.

Be mindful this is considered a dark romance which comes with content warnings.

[Stepfani Weatherwax · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faith meets sin in this spicy demon dark romance … Crystal has officially melted my kindle again with her spice banter and her sexy demons …. It will have you “coming “ back for more cannot wait for the rest of the series …

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️


I received this as an ARC and let me tell you… I went into this 100% blind not having read anything from this author yet. Now? I plan on reading everything I can from her!

Of course, check your triggers before diving in like with any other dark romance.

This was a sexy dark romance between two demon MMC (Lucifer and Draco) and our FMC (Lena) who is the daughter of a pastor. The pastor made a deal giving the demons his fighter in place of his soul. Turns out Lena got the better deal!

For such a short little novella it packs quite the punch. Filled with some very spicy scenes and a good little revenge story for our FMC.

The bond between Lucifer and Draco is so strong and only grew with Lena adding some trouble into the mix!

Definitely recommend this novella for an exciting and toe curling quick read!

[Vaneesa Mendoza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crystal… you do it every time!

A short SPICY novella. 🥵 that catches your attention From the first sentence in the prologue to the very last sentence in the epilogue.
I absolutely loved that Az and Lilith were put in the mix! “You like playing with snakes, flower” 😮‍💨 my favorite line!

[Felicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my god! Like for real Crystal! U did it to me again. It was freaking awesome! Amazing had me caught in the book! I need more more more i tell u!

[Kayla Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow this book... did not have permission to be this spicy. I may not recover! Bravo Crystal. To any spicy book lovers take a ride on the wild side with this one and love every second.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book ever!!!! Omg, this was way better than five stars. Hot and steamy and will leave you needing a cold shower. Entertaining story with fantastic character interactions.

[Stephanie Landry · Rating 4 out of 5]

The pastor’s daughter? Demons? Why choose? God DAAAAAAMN! 🥵🔥🌶️ if you’re looking for a quick read that actually has plot with the most jaw dropping smut ever? Look no further. It’s right here.

[Lisa Kimbrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC review:

Ugh I love this series!!! These demons finding someone to love all of them even when they haven’t had the best mortal life. Keep these coming!!!

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lena, a pastor's daughter, is trying to be the daughter her father demands but she's finding it increasingly difficult to be that daughter and be herself. She sneaks into a bar where the owner won't serve her and happens to meet two impossibly attractive men. At least, it seems to her that it's by chance. She discovers things about her thoughts, her body, her desires, and her family that turn her world upside down and it draws her further from what she thought she knew, dragging her toward new understandings and a vision of a life she didn't know she could have.

I really enjoyed the way the story unfolded. It was moderately paced with multiple points of view that helped the story feel well-rounded. I'd have really liked to know a little more about Lena. She's an adult, yes, but that's pretty much all I feel like I know about her. What does she do all day? How did she become who she came to be? (I love who she becomes!)

The spicy scenes were really written with some well-placed words/dialogue in all the right places.

"A Forbidden Sin" really hit the spot for me on so many levels!

I love group activities, revenge/avenge, insta-lust, church girls gone bad, sword crossing, reimagining of heaven/hell and the inhabitants therein, and pretty much everything encapsulated in this book. Lol

I look forward to what's next in this series!

[sycokittykat - Stefanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pride and Wrath take the preachers daughter

This book started out spicy and never slowed down. Bored preachers daughter giving a boy a bj during church service. Yeah that absolutely tracks.

Lucifer (Pride) talks Draco (Wrath) into going and finding their very own human. I mean why should Asmodeus (Lust) get to have all the fun.

I didn't expect them to get the preachers daughter in a bargain. Though this had fantastic consequences that I loved.

These Demons took the Virgin and made her theirs in every possible way. These group scenes were spicy enough to leave you hot, bothered, and wishing you we're there.

"He tasted of fire and passion and every bad mistake a girl could make. He kissed me like he wanted to devour me. And with the way his hands gripped me, I believed he did."

I can't wait to see what's next.

[Migla M · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want spice to be spicing, a why choose where all three of them are into each other, then it's perfect for you.

In short this book is about:
Demons, who after lurking in the dark, awaited the perfect moment to make a deal with a pastor to take something that they absolutely want;) There are some dark secrets, who are bound to unravel, rage, that is bound to be unleashed, and some unrestrained lust and want, bound to be ignited.

I loved how Lena became this strong independent woman, who freely does and says what she wants, with the support of two hot handsome demons, who value her wants, needs and opinions. They became her strength, while she was their light.

Would love to read about them more, and what awaits in their future.

[Jada · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Reader Review 😊

This is my first book of Crystal Crist’s and I’m a fan. I will 100% be going back to read A Forbidden Encounter. Made it through in one sitting because I could not put it down. I only thought I knew what to expect from this, but I was pleasantly surprised. The Spice…. Oooof. I can only imagine what the audio version will be like! I loved Lena and her willingness for anything and everything. 2 demons and a preacher’s daughter, what could go wrong. Not a thing!

Definitely worth a read!

[Bethany Duke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very hot and spicy 😍 🔥 novella that will make you blush and fanning yourself. In the best way. Holy hotness, Crystal knows how to make some yummy demons. Throw in Lena, our FMC, who's a preacher's daughter that's a total bada**, what could go wrong. A lot of 🔥🔥 that's what. "Forgive me, Daddy, for I have sinned....And I don't think I can stop." Yes, please sign me up. I can't wait for the next book. Keep it up, Crystal.
Spice:🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶