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I’m Caith Morningstar: bar owner, leather wearer, shoe worshipper, werewolf, Orlando’s resident ass kicker and… Satan’s niece.


The dead are rising in the land of that famous mouse and apparently, I’m the one who has to deal with the mess. Forget movie night with my kid. I have to kill ghouls who have decided to make some new undead friends in the morgue. Eh, killing things is easy. Generally. Oddly, these guys have glowing blue eyes and are way too good at butt kicking. Thankfully, I’m better. I manage to get rid of them, but one gets in a shot or two of his own, and now I’ve got a foot-long wound in my side that glows blue. Kinda like the ghoul. 


Now the dick who made those ghouls is trying to turn me into his puppet, which so isn’t going to happen. My loved ones are trying to cure me, my angel mate is off on some super-secret mission for On High, and I’m stuck in bed “resting.” Not that I’m staying there.


I’d rather die than become anyone’s puppet, which might be my only option left. I just hope I can come back from the dead later.

250 pages, ebook

First published July 4, 2017

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Celia Kyle

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Celia Kyle would like to rule the world and become a ninja. As a fall-back, she’s working on her writing career and giving readers stories that touch their hearts and *ahem* other places. Visit her online at http://celiakyle.com | http://facebook.com/celiakyle | http://twitter.com/celiakyle | http://pinterest.com/celiakyle

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Profile Image for Marta Cox.
2,856 reviews211 followers
July 11, 2017
This series has always allowed the author to give her readers a more devilish, playful lead character. Caith is the oddest hybrid I've ever encountered in fiction with a parentage that defies belief. This has meant she cheerfully takes no prisoners, banging heads when needed always with the knowledge that at some point she will be joining her dear old uncle Luc!
Caith can't really believe it when the mayor shows up at her door one night demanding she does something about the zombies at the coroners office. As Caith is kind of the head honcho in charge of nonhumans in Orlando of course she sets out to put down the problem in her own inimitable style! Yet what she finds is ghouls that seem to be controlled by someone hidden and when Caith is herself infected it's pretty soon apparent that Caith just isn't going to survive this time!
A very different style this time with a lot more insight into not just Caiths fathers but just how she views herself. Caith is usually large, loud and in charge but here she is in an insidious position of having to just sit around which trust me is not what Caith wants at all. No she wants to be out there catching the warlock who is draining innocent humans and all whilst knowing that she herself is slipping ever closer towards being one of his puppets.
So often we hear of those who undertake a spiritual journey and as Caith runs out of time she does the one thing she can to save those she loves. It's surprisingly emotional but of course there are surprises aplenty, battles still to fight and family coming out of the woodwork! Yes a lot more introspective than I expected but that ending oh boy this author knows how to torture her characters!
On a side note I'm very disappointed with the latest cover images. Caith is written as a curvy woman which initially was shown but recently the female portrayed looks a lot more svelte which considering most women are size 16 or more seems a shame to me.
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2,038 reviews6 followers
July 19, 2017
Caith Morningstar has the best of both the good and the bad, Heaven & Hell... Her mother, Satan's sister, made whoopee with 5, 5 mind you, and never once showed her a smidgen of love, at least all her fathers did But she has no time to wonder why, she has a bar to look after, her son and needs to keep Orlando free of evil ghouls. She is one bad A**, but more importantly she is never going to die, until she got infected by something new in town that is. Her time on earth is short, but she isn't ready to take her place in the underworld next to her Uncle Luc. She finds the source of this very old magic that is in play and finds a blast from her past. How on earth will she be able to counteract it?

Remember, a mother no matter how cold is still a mother and although we may resent the way we are raised, sometimes it's with an ulterior motive. There are important lessons learned, ones that would be overlooked if things were different. Mothers often prepare us for the world in a way we can't comprehend, even our fathers sometimes have a hand in it.

Caith is put through trials she never thought she'd face, but she has a long life to live protecting Orlando, but more important raising her son and loving her Soulmate, even if Sam is an angel literally. This is a very suspenseful story!

I can't wait to read Caiths next challenge, man are her stories Heaven and Hell and I love them!
15 reviews
July 17, 2017
Princess of Hell Does It Again!

Caith Morningstar may be Satan’s niece but that doesn't stop her from protecting oblivious humans. Don't hint that she is a good person. She just might beat you up.

An evil wizard is creating ghouls but not just any ghouls. Blue-eyed ghouls that suck your soul out of your body to make the wizard stronger while they are killing and converting you. Caith gets injured protecting the citizens and tourists in Orlando. She's forced to depend on others and accept their help. She's not a very good patient. She finally tracks down the wizard and saves the day. After all, that is her job.

I have loved every one of the books in this series. Celia Kyle does something few can. She creates characters that are well rounded and have the same flaws we all have. Caith may be the Princess of Hell but she works very hard to do the right thing. She loves her adopted son to a fault, plays with him, helps with his homework, feels guilty for not spending enough time with him, and worries that she doing a good job as a mother. She's snarky and violent but loves pets.

The book catches you almost immediately and doesn't let you go. The action makes for an emotional roller-coaster ride. You are going to laugh, cringe, and want to cry but you are not going to want to put the book down.

Like another reviewer said, I don't like cliff-hangers. That is the main reason I usually don't read a series until it is complete. The only good thing about a cliff-hanger is that I know there will be another Caith Morningstar. Now I just have to sit and wait for the next book in the series.
Profile Image for Lexee Toste.
2,806 reviews19 followers
July 13, 2017
I absolutely loved this story!!! Another phenomenal Caith Morningstar story! I love Caith and was so happy to get the next part of her journey. If you haven't read the previous books you will still be able to read this one but you will definitely not know all the backstory (though you are given enough to read this story) and will enjoy it more if you have read them all. Caith has a new problem going on in Orlando that she has to solve and gets injured in the first battle. The only problem is that it leaves her with a blue glowing hole in her side that can't be cured and wants to spread. Caith has to figure out who's behind it along with dealing with the injury and all that that entails. I really loved the way that the story unfolds. We get to see more of Caith and all the characters from before. There is plenty of action and intrigue to keep your attention as we try and find out who is behind it and whether there is a cure for Caith. I loved the scenes that we got with Caith and Sam, though there are not many of them this time around. This book is low on the romance/relationship front but I didn't feel like I was missing anything! This has Celia Kyle's typical humor in it which I love. It has that snarky vibe which is perfect for the Princess of Hell. This was just another phenomenal read and I can't wait for the next book!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Profile Image for Carrie.
2,502 reviews18 followers
July 14, 2017
These Caith Morningstar books just keep getting better and better. I find it very hard to put them down to take a break, what with the snappy dialogue and engaging story. At this point, I’m 100% invested in Caith’s life story and cannot wait to see where she ends up.

Caith’s nightmare story starts with ghouls that are super-powered, spreading contagion, and stealing people’s life force for some evil mastermind behind them all. After getting out of the last crazy mayhem, you think she’d get a break. Unfortunately, she’s somewhat responsible for the magical activity in Orlando, which puts her in the path of the evil ghouls. Infection was never really an issue for her, what with her insanely mixed heritage, but this appears to be spreading through her body rather quickly.

What could have easily been a super depressing story ended up making me love Caith even more. Sure, she’s got death looking over her shoulder, but that doesn’t stop her from being herself and charging at the danger. There was only a teensy bit of romance thrown in here, but I didn’t mind the loss. I know that Caith and Sam’s relationship is somewhat doomed, but I’ll hold out hope until the bitter end.
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765 reviews2 followers
July 9, 2017
Caith Morningstar does not disappoint. This latest book was just as awesome and heart wrenching as the previous installments.

There's a new big bad in Mouse town, that Caith is charged with eradicating. Nothing new about that.
This 600-year-old princess of Hell is used to kicking butt and taking names. That reputation alone usually keeps the riff-raff away, but every now and then she has to crack some skulls.
This go round brings an undead army of ghouls into town. But these aren't ordinary ghouls, these are different, smarter. And they're targeting not only humans but specific tweens.

Things go from bad to worse when Caith gets injured and no one, not even Momma R can cure her.
I don't want to give too much away, but this injury, the inevitably of death, and leaving her loved ones finds Caith on a spiritual journey to reach her true potential.
You will laugh and cry by the end of this tale. Last thing, why oh why, can't Caith and Sam catch a break? Just why?
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5,298 reviews46 followers
July 11, 2017
Still waiting for Caith and Sam to catch a break and get their HEA.
As much as I enjoyed this book it didn’t grab me even though it was a great story with lots of action.
The story was good, with the usual fun, snide and silliness that is Caith but it was just lacking something.
I understand where and what Ms Kyle is doing with this series but I do like my HEA’s and that feel good factor one gets when you get to that point of the book.
Caith’s journey to enlightenment and the full use of her hereditary powers was great, her interaction with everyone she loves was as usual interesting and unbalanced.
I felt let down at the end that once again there was very little interaction, romance and no sign of a HEA for Caith and Samkiel. Once again something has happened to separate them and I was not happy, not to mention Keller and what happened with him.
This is my honest review of this book.
Profile Image for Kim.
1,134 reviews9 followers
July 15, 2017
You just know that you are going to die laughing when you start a Celia Kyle book and it opens with Some people are too stupid to live. Caith Morningstar is on the hunt for whoever is in her town causing evil. After all, this is Caith's town.

Caith finds herself, Jezzie, and Sam battling ghoul attacks and time. The race around Orlando will keep your interest peaked and make you want to finish the book in one sitting. Of course Caith's race is supposed to be resting while her friends look for the answers. Caith is definitely one kick arse woman. She is full of sass and wit. Her companions are loyal and adventure abounds for all of them.

This is the fourth in the Caith Morningstar series and you should read at least the third to really understand Caith, her background as well as her very complicated relationship. And yes, be prepared to demand the next book as there is a cliff ending.
Profile Image for Stace.
1,585 reviews22 followers
July 17, 2017
Received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.

3.5

My love for Caith is still at a 5 star level but some plot points really bugged me so it brought down my overall enjoyment of the book. I thought the villain was way too obvious and even with Caith on her deathbed it took far too long for her to figure it out. I admired Caith's determination to die on her own terms but as a mom I didn't love her choices regarding how she handled her son. Sam. Poor gel that he is, he just can't seem to win. Considering how many books I've read by CK, I KNOW she loves a HEA but I can't help thinking this may be the one series that she writes herself into a corner and can't get out of it. I did fall in love the the runt of a hellhound named Reggie and the fact that even when dying Caith is still the badass niece of Lucifer. Considering how it ended I can't wait to see what the next book brings.
622 reviews6 followers
August 7, 2017
Caith is back doing what she has to do to keep the people safe in the tween which is a full time job lately. Now she has to contend with ghouls who seem to be targeting her and she senses that the one making them is someone familiar. The Mayor is on her back to try to stop whoever is behind it and to top it all off she now has a wound she should not have sustained and it is not healing and nothing the healers can do are keeping the infection from spreading inside her trying to turn her into a ghoul. Caith is determined to find whoever is responsible and if she is dying she will do it on her terms and take them with her. This maybe a fight she may literally have to die to take the bad guy with her to keep her loved ones safe. A big thank you to Celia Kyle for the wonderful review copy. Loved it. Such an entertaining series.
Profile Image for Monica.
2,079 reviews
July 16, 2017
Voluntarily read and reviewed ARC of this book.

This is book 4 and although its not my favorite series by one of my favorite authors thats ok! I love UF and maybe I have trouble with how they end in this series. Kind of a cliffhanger and things with Sam and Caith are unfinished and he's kinda gone for now anyways. I gotta have my HFN even if the series continues. Thats not what bothered me. Just that we're left hanging about Sam....(sad face). So, because its not my preferred series by her I am not down marking because of that. Its more to do with my preferences! All that aside it was a great book and I did enjoy it. So read it because it is enjoyable and Caith is definitely different from any other hybrid I've read about! I like her a lot.
Profile Image for Petula.
3,060 reviews87 followers
July 9, 2017
Caith Morningstar is Satan's niece and is supposed to keep Orlando free from supernatural problems. A call from the human mayor late one night gives her, maybe, more than she can cope with.
A very powerful warlock has started an epidemic of ghouls. She must find and stop him. That is not going to be easy. Especially while she is carrying what could be a fatal wound.
There is a lot of introspection in this story. Our heroine has to come to terms with parts of herself she has ignored for too long. There are lots of emotional moments , plenty of fun and lots of magical battles. Reggie sounds like a great dog to have. This is part of a series that is best read in order.
Profile Image for Hsu Lee.
1,742 reviews9 followers
July 10, 2017
ARC - I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
I love the Caith Morningstar's books.
It is always full of action, adventure, humor, and much more.
It never disappoint.
This time, Caith has to deal w/ ghouls
The dead are rising, and someone wants to use them as his personal army.
Time for a lot of ass kicking!
This time however, Caith gets infected.
Is Caith going to turn into a ghoul ?
Is Caith & Sam ever going to catch a break?
You will have to read the book to find out.
Totally worth it!
Profile Image for Pam Louis.
1,722 reviews7 followers
July 28, 2017
Caith Morningstar is the bar owner of Hell's chapel and niece to Satan. She is in charge of mouse town Fl. When the mayor shows up asking her to look at a strange dead body in the morgue she may be over her head. Then there is her on and off again almost mate! Will they ever be a happy couple?
Wow the action in this is awesome! I LOVE The characters, thier kick butt. Caith does curse so you have been warned lol I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the next book.
Don't miss it
Voluntarily reviewed a copy and I honestly loved it.
Profile Image for Rosy.
142 reviews3 followers
July 21, 2017
Cried my eyes out!!

Omg...Hell Can Wait had tears pouring out of me!!

Caith is sooo damn bada$s... I love her!! Samkiel, he is perfection!

Poor Caith does not get a break... she goes through so much! But of course being who she is... Only she can come out better badas$. Lol

Celia Kyle... I hope you're working on finding Sam because I need him...I mean Caith needs him!

I love this series!! Its action packed with a huge dosage of comedy and a splash of romance!
78 reviews
August 31, 2020
He'll Can Wait

Excellent, even though it had tears running down my face reading parts of it. I was sad that it ended; I wanted it to continue on and on. I was truly amazed at the descriptions of He'll and tween. It takes a very special writer to come up with that. I have read other books by Celia and have loved them all so far. This series has stood out the most so far. There are many others of hers I am anxious to read, all of which I will enjoy just as much. Thank you.


9 reviews
March 19, 2025
Something different again.

Light fun! Not for the prim or religiously easily offended, but a bit earthy & a bit raunchy, fast paced & highly entertaining fantasy for some of us who have perhaps more flexible minds, not inclined to take things too seriously.
Really enjoyed it looking forward to the otherd
Profile Image for Sherri.
1,135 reviews10 followers
July 8, 2017
Well, I've been waiting awhile for this book and I can say that I am not disappointed. Well, maybe, just a little. Ish. All I want is for Caith and Sam to be happy! Great action and suspense and as always a really great read!

I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
Profile Image for Barbara.
19k reviews8 followers
July 12, 2017
Fourth book in the series and it is a book I did not want to put down very good read,it is a book that leaves you wanting the next one.I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Profile Image for Becky.
751 reviews6 followers
July 14, 2017
I love this entire series. Catch Morningstar is a mom, a bar owner and the ruler of Orlando's nonhuman population. But this time things don't go quite the way she wants them to because there's a ghoul out to get her!
It's a great book in a terrific series.
Highly recommend!
7 reviews
July 7, 2017
Favorite

Caith Morningstar books are my favorites of Celia Kyle's books! They can make me laugh out loud one minute and cry the next. I cannot wait for the next installment!
1,067 reviews1 follower
July 8, 2017
Great series

I love Caith! She is smart, fun, and totally kick ass. Book 4 is just as great and full of action as the previous books. I need book five now
Profile Image for Greta Riordan.
624 reviews37 followers
July 13, 2017
Why the cliffhanger

I loved this book it had me in stiches the whole time. But why does she always end it on a cliffhanger.
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18 reviews
August 15, 2017
How much longer

I love this series but by golly I want Caith and Sam together with On Highs blessing already. Brony needs a papa.
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554 reviews
August 22, 2018
Gah, kind of a relationship cliffhanger - again. Someone tell me there's a book 5 coming!
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