Merciless: House of Gravori

Masters of Seduction #1

by Lara Adrian

Merciless: House of Gravor
A Masters of Seduction Novella
Book 1

Seeking vengeance for the murder of his brother, Incubus Master Devlin Gravori demands justice from the high court of the Nephilim. But fury and retribution are no match for the consuming desire he feels for Nahiri, the beautiful Nephilim warrior he claims as his hostage.

Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Paranormal Romance

74 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2015

About the author

LARA ADRIAN is a New York Times and #1 internationally best-selling author with nearly 4 million books in print and digital worldwide and translations licensed to more than 20 countries. Her books have been named among Amazon’s Top Ten Romances of the Year, and have also been nominated by readers multiple times as finalists for the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance of the Year. Reviewers have called Lara’s books “addictively readable” (Chicago Tribune), “extraordinary” (Fresh Fiction), “strikingly original” (Booklist), and “one of the best vampire series on the market” (Romantic Times).

Writing as TINA ST. JOHN, her historical romances have won numerous awards including the National Readers Choice; Romantic Times Magazine Reviewer’s Choice; Booksellers Best; and many others. She was twice named a Finalist in Romance Writers of America’s RITA Awards, for Best Historical Romance (White Lion’s Lady) and Best Paranormal Romance (Heart of the Hunter). More recently, the German translation of Heart of the Hunter debuted on Der Spiegel bestseller list.

With an ancestry stretching back to the Mayflower and the court of King Henry VIII, the author lives with her husband in New England, where she is working on her next novel. Visit Lara’s website and sign up for new release announcements at http://bit.ly/LaraAdrianNews

Reviews

[Sandy Digger · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a novella this was very good. Very hot interaction between Dev and Nephira. Dev is an incubus and Nephira a nephillim...not just a nephillim but a blade. A sort of warrior angel type. These two are not supposed to get together but when Dev goes storming into the sacred space of the Three Nephira is the only one who can stand up to him. He is angry because his brother has been murdered by someone from their court and that only happens if the Three order it. There is no apparent reason for the murder & Dev is incensed, so he takes Nephiri as a hostage since they have taken his brother. Only that kinda backfires. He has been very careful not to have sex with anyone who could bear a child or become a mate, but he can't resist Nephiri and the Sparks are enough to start a raging fire. Lovely ending but now I have to read the rest of the books, it's that good!

[Becki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Merciless: House of Gravori

This novella is a great beginning to the Masters of Seduction series. The beginning plot is set and the lies are starting to emerge. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.

[Andrea (mrsaubergine) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read as part of the Masters of Seduction anthology. An interesting start to an overall story which I think will continue by the other authors in the anthology. On to the next part!

[patricia ann moreland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not impressed

Novella is right but ends as a cliffhanger. So not impressed. Death, kidnap, call in love?, Baby, figures out part of why...ends. ???

[Alejandra Guerrero · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, a bit steamy, with intrigue... My only complain is that it was too short. It could have been much longer.

[Theresa Scarangella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delvin Gravori who is an Incubus, found out his brother and the human, he was having sex with at the time was murdered. Dev found a black blade that killed him. Dev went to see The Three at the Temple to demand who had his brother killed. The Three said they didn't do it. He vowed to find the killer and since they showed an indifference to his plight, he wanted them to feel a lose like he feels so he took the head of security blade named Nahiri. Dev doesn't understand why he has these feelings for a blade like he does. She would kill him if ordered.
Nahiri found herself whisked away by an Incubus, who has a body to die for and who emits sexuality at every turn. After all he is a sex God. Nahiri is a virgin, chose to be a warrior then be in the harem to be a release for the incubus when they anted sex or children. She needs to stop having those kind of thoughts of him in that way.
I loved reading this novella. As a reader of Lara Adrian books, again she has sucked me into another family of characters you hate to love. You won't be disappointed in this book, other than that you want to read more.

[Elaine · Rating 1 out of 5]

The writing style was horrible, nothing like the previous books I've read of Ms. Adrian.

[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars

Great introduction to a new series. Can't wait to read more.

[Cheri D Mendenhall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

I liked this book and one is able how the series is going very to see how this series is going t progress.

[Pat Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Who ever reads this first one, will defiantly want to read the remaining books. The plot is a grabber! It pulls you in. You should read this book.

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars

[Aleida Vale · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good novella. very intense. enjoyed very much.

[Thea™]

Part of Masters of Seduction Vol #1

[Griff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow. What a great quick read. I would like more, but I am not into the series by multiple authors. I like my favorites... the end.

[Helene · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was entertaining and well written. I really enjoy Lara Adrian's stories, they are always full of adventures. I love Fantasy as it makes forget the nasty real world.

[Bobbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. Intriguing storyline.

[Katalin Grimm · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5*