Demonic Intervention

Vesselverse #2

by J.E. Ridge

“I’ll return your vessel when you return my son.”

As one of several hundred children of the devil, Az doesn’t think anyone will care when he leaves hell.

That is, until he’s kidnapped right out from under his angelic lover as part of a rebellious plot against his father.

Damien was supposed to keep Az safe. Since he failed, the devil has taken Damien’s lover, refusing to give him back until his son is rescued.

Heaven and hell collide when a demon and an angel join forces to hunt down the rebels and save their lovers.

This 27k word novella follows both the short story "The Vessel" and the novella Divine Punishment. Both couples are previously introduced and this story is best read in order. It features themes of kidnapping, confinement, and body transformation.

121 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 19, 2026

About the author

J.E. Ridge is a pen name for Jennifer Ridge to distinguish between Adult and Young Adult fiction. She has her Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing from Western Michigan University, and her Master's in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University. She wrote her first novel at twelve years old, which--along with several other projects--will probably never again see the light of day. Many of her earliest projects focused on LGBT+ couples and lately she's been revisiting her favorite tropes with a queer spin.

Source: Amazon.com

Reviews

[ashlee ❤]

Nate + Damien & Baz + Gabriel

-mm novella
-paranormal romance
-kidnapping
-confinement
-2 couples separated, then reunited
-high heat

haha haha …uhhh…like what the hell did i just read? 😂 😂 😂 😂

[Amanda]

I love love love this series so much and am so glad it seems like we're going to get more!! The way there were times when it felt like seeing old friends was the best, but there was also a lot of tension and fear as everyone was worried about everything that was going on. Nate and Damien are so obviously in love and they BOTH know it, but it hit on the real insecurities that it would be so easy to still have, while also showing just how much Damien would rip apart the world for Nate.

And Gabriel and Az. My baby himbo demon Az still has my whole heart and i love how he cannot see how he has Gabriel's because Gabriel will never admit it. This book is like the most extreme touch him and die and I just adored it so so much.

[jaz!]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
(ARC)

I really liked this book. On top of the fact that this book was simply just as hilarious and sinfully hot and smutty as the previous novellas in this series, I really liked the fact that we are starting to delve deeper into the world and lore of this universe. I'm genuinely finding myself invested in not only the storyline but also the characters and i can't wait for what comes next.

[Aleja]

MM romance | Demons & Angels | Kidnapping & ¿captivity? | Demon x Human | Angel x Demon | Novella | Size queen | Sounding | Chastity | Group sex | Exhibitionism & Voyeurism


Bueno, después de dos innecesarias pausas para hacer cosas mundanas, puedo decir que me ha encantado y que ya necesito saber qué onda con esos nuevos personajes malvados y su revolución! 👀👀

No voy a negar que mis favoritos indiscutibles son Az y Gabriel, pero es que Nate tiene algo que me fascina... y ni te cuento cuando está con Damien 😏🔥🔥🤭.

Sinceramente, no sabía qué esperar de esta tercera entrega, pero me ha encantado lo que encontré. Sin dudas, ese misterio final sin resolver del todo me dejó super intrigada, y me fascinó ver cómo la relación entre Nate y Damien se profundizó mucho más. En su relato corto la historia fue demasiado breve, pero aquí pudimos ver mucho más de ellos y eso me encantó!

Una novella rápida, super entretenida y muy kinky 😏🤭🔥🔥.

Pd: Son las 4:40 am y si esta reseña no tiene ningún sentido es porque estoy muerta del sueño🥹

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Well, after two completely unnecessary pauses to do mundane life stuff, I can say I loved it and I desperately need to know what's going on with these new evil characters and their revolution! 👀👀

I won't deny that Az and Gabriel are my ultimate favorites, but there’s just something about Nate that I adore... and don't even get me started on when he's with Damien 😏🔥🔥🤭.

Honestly, I didn't know what to expect from this third installment, but I loved everything I found. The lingering mystery at the end left me so intrigued, and I absolutely loved seeing Nate and Damien's relationship deepen. Since their own novella was so short, getting to see more of them here was fantastic!

A fast-paced, super entertaining, and very kinky novella 😏🤭🔥🔥.

P.S.: It's 4:40 AM and if this review makes zero sense, it's literally because I am running on pure sleep deprivation!

[Sonderous Reads]

Az has been having a hell of a time on Earth. That is, until he is kidnapped in a ploy to get his father’s attention, the very being he was on Earth avoiding. Gabriel is now on a rampage looking everywhere for his lover, and Damien has been drawn into the fold when Lucifer takes Nate to ensure Damien finds Az. It's a race against time that threatens both Az’s life and Nate’s remaining humanity.


“Demonic Intervention” by J.E. Ridge is a novella that follows two couples, Damien and Nate from “Vessel” and Gabriel and Az from “Divine Retribution” in an exceptionally chaotic turn of events. A quick read with even quicker twists and turns, this novel is a whole lot of fun for readers looking for something on the humorous side. I struggled to contain full belly laughs at the antics going down.


Hilarious, romantic, with the sweet and spice to match, I highly recommend “Demonic Intervention” and the entire Vesselverse series. I had a blast reading about these characters and will definitely be checking back in on them and Forest 😂😂. 

[Holly Deacon]

Okay… THIS is exactly the kind of MM paranormal romance that grabs me by the throat and refuses to let go.

The fact this book has both couples - Nate/Damien and Az/Gabriel plus the pov of Forest. I literally couldn't get enough!

The mysterious ending with the demons who kidnapped Az, has me absolutely hooked! I need more 🫣

J.E. Ridge has definitely created a universe I'm going to be keeping my eye on because I am absolutely not ready to leave it behind.

Would I recommend it?
YES.

Would I read another book in the Vesselverse?
Immediately.

Would I complain if J.E. Ridge gave me ten more books in this universe?
Absolutely not. Hand them over. 😭💕

[Siska]

J.E. Ridge delivers again!

Az cracks me up so much, he is pure chaotic stupidity in a delightfully horny way. Gabe is all kinds of scary sexy. Nate is hilariously sassy, and he and Damian are relationship goals.

Forrest is the BEST! Love an anti social, non binary, aroace pervert (who loves his friends). The ending was absolutely chefs kiss!

Wonderful, sexy, funny, fun short read!

[isthisakink]

I love this little series. It’s fucking great. There’s not much else to say. It’s a fun must-read. Small sentences.