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The First Sin
Not a meet-cute. A matchstrike.
Lucifer Morningstar thought he was hunting a find the woman, plant the seed, jumpstart the apocalypse, and earn his way out of exile. Banished in mortal skin, he hides as the shadow-owner of The Revel, Las Vegas’s most decadent sin palace… until her.
Evie Grace is pink hair, combat boots, and eyeliner sharp enough to cut a lie in half. She came to Vegas to forget. The last thing she needs is the man in the black suit who watches her like he’s trying to remember.
He shouldn’t touch her. She shouldn’t want him. But their attraction ignites, reckless and consuming, and every kiss feels like a song Lucifer has sung a thousand times… and can’t remember now.
Angels are circling. Hell is whispering. Lilith is counting the minutes. And memories are surfacing, humming with a truth sharp enough to split the universe.
What if everything was a lie? What if Lucifer wasn’t cast out for ambition or vanity… but for loving her? He’ll burn Heaven to the ground before he lets it take her again.
The First Sin is a sin-drenched, myth-laced romantasy of forbidden heat and celestial war, where the greatest blasphemy isn’t pride.
It’s love.
Lucifer Morningstar thought he was hunting a find the woman, plant the seed, jumpstart the apocalypse, and earn his way out of exile. Banished in mortal skin, he hides as the shadow-owner of The Revel, Las Vegas’s most decadent sin palace… until her.
Evie Grace is pink hair, combat boots, and eyeliner sharp enough to cut a lie in half. She came to Vegas to forget. The last thing she needs is the man in the black suit who watches her like he’s trying to remember.
He shouldn’t touch her. She shouldn’t want him. But their attraction ignites, reckless and consuming, and every kiss feels like a song Lucifer has sung a thousand times… and can’t remember now.
Angels are circling. Hell is whispering. Lilith is counting the minutes. And memories are surfacing, humming with a truth sharp enough to split the universe.
What if everything was a lie? What if Lucifer wasn’t cast out for ambition or vanity… but for loving her? He’ll burn Heaven to the ground before he lets it take her again.
The First Sin is a sin-drenched, myth-laced romantasy of forbidden heat and celestial war, where the greatest blasphemy isn’t pride.
It’s love.
476 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 4, 2026
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About the author
Stephanie Pass
11 books24 followersStephanie Pass hails from a tiny Texas town where she lives with her husband, three of her four feral children, and a Boxer dog who talks more than she does. She writes contemporary romance with some magical realism and sci-fi romance, but one day she will write that romantasy she’s dreaming about. She loves books about love, magic, and high fae. She had her own real live romance story come true when a chance encounter led her to meet her now husband. When she’s not writing romance stories, Stephanie is a mom blogger dancing to Taylor Swift at https://thetiptoefairy.com. But you can usually find her at the roller skating rink or dancing and singing in the front row of a pop-punk concert.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
The First Sin is an intoxicating mix of slow-burn tension, irresistible chemistry, and just the right amount of heat. From the first scene, I was hooked by the raw emotional stakes and the simmering desire between the characters — every interaction crackled with intensity, making the story impossible to put down.
Stephanie Pass does a fantastic job of balancing passionate romance with compelling fantasy, creating a world that’s immersive, dangerous, and full of intrigue. The characters are layered and complex, with motivations and desires that make every twist, tease, and tender moment feel authentic and addictive.
The romance is hot, slow-burning, and utterly satisfying, with moments of tension that build to steamy, swoon-worthy payoffs. At the same time, the story maintains emotional depth and character growth, making the spice feel earned and meaningful.
Overall, The First Sin is a spicy, gripping fantasy romance that delivers both heart and heat. Definitely a four-star read that left me craving the next book in the series.
✨ Magical, intense, and undeniably steamy — a fantasy romance you won’t want to miss. ✨
Stephanie Pass does a fantastic job of balancing passionate romance with compelling fantasy, creating a world that’s immersive, dangerous, and full of intrigue. The characters are layered and complex, with motivations and desires that make every twist, tease, and tender moment feel authentic and addictive.
The romance is hot, slow-burning, and utterly satisfying, with moments of tension that build to steamy, swoon-worthy payoffs. At the same time, the story maintains emotional depth and character growth, making the spice feel earned and meaningful.
Overall, The First Sin is a spicy, gripping fantasy romance that delivers both heart and heat. Definitely a four-star read that left me craving the next book in the series.
✨ Magical, intense, and undeniably steamy — a fantasy romance you won’t want to miss. ✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
I signed up to receive an advanced copy of this book from Stephanie, as I love a good Lucifer story. I must say this FAR exceeded my expectations and left me wanting more! I'm thrilled for the story to continue in Book 2, The Second Coming. If you like a good a strong FMC - female main character - that is on a journey to become even stronger, you'll love this book. If you like a solid, ride-or-die best friend, you'll love Destiny! One of my favorite quotes from her "you've got me. I'll burn it all down with you if it turns out he's the wrong kind of monster." YEEEEESSSS GIRL Oh but wait she goes on "You also deserve pleasure. And softness. And someone who says your name like it's a prayer. Just... make sure you're giving your heart to someone who's willing to earn it. Not just claim it." PREACH! Wise, wise words! All that said, I fell hard for the love story, the plot, and the twists along the way. Great read for a book club, beach read, or getaway and escape from real life.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The First Sin is officially my favorite book by Stephanie Pass.
I absolutely loved this fresh, dark take on Lucifer’s story — it felt unique, intriguing, and impossible to put down. The world-building and character work pulled me in fast, and by the end I was already desperate for the next installment.
If this is just the beginning of the series, I cannot wait to see where Stephanie Pass takes us next. This one completely hooked me.
I absolutely loved this fresh, dark take on Lucifer’s story — it felt unique, intriguing, and impossible to put down. The world-building and character work pulled me in fast, and by the end I was already desperate for the next installment.
If this is just the beginning of the series, I cannot wait to see where Stephanie Pass takes us next. This one completely hooked me.
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The premise of love being the reason behind Lucifers fall was very interesting. The relationship between Evie and Lucifer was nice. The worldbuilding was amazing. I look forword to reading more books in this world 😍
The premise of love being the reason behind Lucifers fall was very interesting. The relationship between Evie and Lucifer was nice. The worldbuilding was amazing. I look forword to reading more books in this world 😍
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