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Damned #3
Ruin
The best selling series continues.... I can resist everything except temptation—Oscar Wilde But what happens when temptation is everywhere? Cam is tempting to me toward the darkness. Barry is tempting me toward the light. And I want them both. I want it all. Temptation will be my salvation. Or my ruin. CONTAINS SCENES OF GRAPHIC SEX AND VIOLENCE. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
225 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2017
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L.M. Pruitt
44 books149 followersL.M. Pruitt has been reading since before she can remember, and writing nearly as long. She fell in love with New Orleans after spending one week there, and visits the city as often as her schedule permits--which isn't nearly often enough. She is the best selling author of the Jude Magdalyn series, the Moon Rising series, the Frankie Post series, and the Winged series. She makes her home in Florida.
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June 27, 2017
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Ruin is the third installment in L.M. Pruitt’s Damned series, a spin off to her vast Winged chronicles. Damned follows the transformation of Julie Watson from entitled socialite to damned succubus. Characterised by its imaginative paranormal intrigue, colourful characters, wry humour, and delicious erotica, this series is fresh to be sure. Pruitt bravely takes her characters into territory rarely traversed in this genre.
In this installment, Julie is steeped in danger as double agent for Abby, right hand to Morningstar. Realizing her life is in serious peril, Julie casts herself in the role of Cambores’ political partner and lover. For his part, Cam wishes to overthrow the leadership of Asmodeus, Julie’s maker and former lover. Over throwing middle management isn’t enough for Cam, however, as he has his sights set on a hellish revolution. Deemed an emergent queen to be, Julie needs to assert herself if she’s going to survive. Julie’s tie to her sister Joanne, a highly influential member of the Winged, only adds a layer of danger and complication to Julie’s operation. But the more time Julie spends with Cam, the more deeply she feels the allure of power.
I’m absolutely loving Julie’s transformation and she’s quickly becoming my new favourite. I’m drawn to her deeply flawed character and unabashed honesty about her shortcomings, materialistic proclivities, and insatiable sexual appetite. Julie’s magnetism is quickly amassing her a rich and wildly entertaining entourage, which is only adding to the entertainment. I’ll even admit, just between us, that I identify more with Julie than I do with most book leads. Julie says what everyone else is thinking but hasn’t dared utter, much less act upon. And Pruitt just keeps taking it there. I’m thrilled to be along for the ride. This series has been my most fun read of 2017 so far.
Reviewed for ismellsheep.com
Ruin is the third installment in L.M. Pruitt’s Damned series, a spin off to her vast Winged chronicles. Damned follows the transformation of Julie Watson from entitled socialite to damned succubus. Characterised by its imaginative paranormal intrigue, colourful characters, wry humour, and delicious erotica, this series is fresh to be sure. Pruitt bravely takes her characters into territory rarely traversed in this genre.
In this installment, Julie is steeped in danger as double agent for Abby, right hand to Morningstar. Realizing her life is in serious peril, Julie casts herself in the role of Cambores’ political partner and lover. For his part, Cam wishes to overthrow the leadership of Asmodeus, Julie’s maker and former lover. Over throwing middle management isn’t enough for Cam, however, as he has his sights set on a hellish revolution. Deemed an emergent queen to be, Julie needs to assert herself if she’s going to survive. Julie’s tie to her sister Joanne, a highly influential member of the Winged, only adds a layer of danger and complication to Julie’s operation. But the more time Julie spends with Cam, the more deeply she feels the allure of power.
I’m absolutely loving Julie’s transformation and she’s quickly becoming my new favourite. I’m drawn to her deeply flawed character and unabashed honesty about her shortcomings, materialistic proclivities, and insatiable sexual appetite. Julie’s magnetism is quickly amassing her a rich and wildly entertaining entourage, which is only adding to the entertainment. I’ll even admit, just between us, that I identify more with Julie than I do with most book leads. Julie says what everyone else is thinking but hasn’t dared utter, much less act upon. And Pruitt just keeps taking it there. I’m thrilled to be along for the ride. This series has been my most fun read of 2017 so far.
Reviewed for ismellsheep.com
June 23, 2017
Though I started out with the third book I felt thrown right into the chaos of the winged and damned. Julie's complex character is very interesting to follow because I felt showed she showed more of the humanity struggle of wanting to be good but tempted by evil. I admit there where holes because I had not read the first two and at times it felt like everyone was on the same side more than a war being raged but perhaps it's setup for the next book. A few sentences did not make sense but other then that the writing was great and kept your interest. Based on content it is a book for mature audiences of 18+. I am an independent reviewer for Romance Authors That Rock and give this book 4 hearts.
July 24, 2017
In this third novel in author L.M Pruitt’s Damned series we catch up with Julie, Cam, and the rest of the gang from the first book. Cam’s plans for taking over are well underway, and Julie is in very deep undercover. But as they say, the best laid plans……Cam and Julie have settled, quite happily, in Prague with Barry, and after a brief scuffle with Lilith, things go quiet. Until Julie begins feeling a bit off…..I won’t reveal any more of the book, but suffice it to say, I loved it. I was hooked from the first page, clear through the last. It’s a wild ride with massive twists and turns, and I am very eagerly anticipating the next book in the series, Torment!
March 1, 2018
Addictiveness: This just keeps getting better!
Character: heroine 4.5/5, secondary characters 4/5, growth 4.5/5, real 4/5 Julie is a great character. Totally different from the usual. Oh Yes. Julie has become my favorite. I laugh with her and I feel hate sometimes. Love all her flaws.
Cover: art 4/5, title 5/5, subtitle 5/5, color/font 4/5, buy 4/5 I would buy this book without reading the blurb. The art work is great and the title/subtitle adds to the appeal.
Freshness: One-of-a-kind!
Plot: believable 4/5, conflict 4/5, dialogue 4/5, ending 3/5, enjoyment 5/5, opening 4/5, pace 4.5/5, setting 4/5, subplots 4/5, twists 3/5 Great conflict and good dialogue. Ok beginning and ending. There is a cliffhanger, and I guess I have to point that out. The author is so creative and she weaves a tale that grabs the reader's attention and permeate his mind. Great plot, with a lot of room for the other books.
Romance: believable 2/5, chemistry 4.5/5, description 4/5, development 2/5, steam4.5/5 This is EROTICA. Great scenes!!!!
Writing Style: I'm in love with it. Her character building is superb.
The ending.
Overall
Action 4/5
Angst 1/5
Darkness 0/5
Humor 4/5
Romance 2/5
Suspense/Mystery 0/5
Would I recommend? Yes. If you are looking for something different but with depth, this is it!
Would I re-read this book? Yes.
Would I re-read this series? I’m looking forward to it.
Would I read more from the author? Yes. I love her style of writing and I'm looking forward for more from her.
You MAY read this because you followed the author; you SHOULD read this because you like steamy stories; you MUST read this if you enjoy something unique!!!
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