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Lovelace & Wick #2
Binding Dante Lovelace
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Dante Lovelace is not accustomed to waking up in unfamiliar beds... and he’s even less accustomed to working with witches.
Imagine his displeasure when both happen consecutively.
After being spirited away—i.e. kidnapped—Dante finds himself at the mercy of Miss Beatrice Dickens, a witch and spiritualist who has placed a binding spell upon him to strengthen her own powers. As demons must, Dante begrudgingly surrenders to his fate but soon discovers the witch needs him for protection. Zero Bancroft, an uncommonly dangerous man, wants to release an uncommonly dangerous beast in Beatrice’s keeping: a soul-eater. It’s up to Dante and Beatrice to stop him.
If that weren’t enough, Dante must also contend with his partner, Iago Wick, who longs to defect and abandon his Hellish duties—and he wants Dante to follow. What’s a demon to do?
With some new companions (and a certain inventor) on their side, Mr. Lovelace and Mr. Wick must contend with magic, hunters, automatons, and even uncomfortable family reunions. Can they protect the world from Bancroft’s mad scheme, or is the Apocalypse just around the bend?
Dante Lovelace is not accustomed to waking up in unfamiliar beds... and he’s even less accustomed to working with witches.
Imagine his displeasure when both happen consecutively.
After being spirited away—i.e. kidnapped—Dante finds himself at the mercy of Miss Beatrice Dickens, a witch and spiritualist who has placed a binding spell upon him to strengthen her own powers. As demons must, Dante begrudgingly surrenders to his fate but soon discovers the witch needs him for protection. Zero Bancroft, an uncommonly dangerous man, wants to release an uncommonly dangerous beast in Beatrice’s keeping: a soul-eater. It’s up to Dante and Beatrice to stop him.
If that weren’t enough, Dante must also contend with his partner, Iago Wick, who longs to defect and abandon his Hellish duties—and he wants Dante to follow. What’s a demon to do?
With some new companions (and a certain inventor) on their side, Mr. Lovelace and Mr. Wick must contend with magic, hunters, automatons, and even uncomfortable family reunions. Can they protect the world from Bancroft’s mad scheme, or is the Apocalypse just around the bend?
301 pages, Paperback
First published May 24, 2018
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Jennifer Rainey
12 books86 followersJennifer Rainey is a sometimes-writer, sometimes-folk singer from beautiful central Ohio. When she's not busy writing, you can probably find her perusing antique malls or watching classic horror films.
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November 22, 2020
4.5 stars
We’re back with the two most unlikely demons you’ll ever meet and once again, trouble is brewing. This time it comes in the shape of a witch who binds Dante to do her bidding and once Iago and his new acquaintances in Boston enter the mix, things get…interesting.
Between demon hunters, witches, old friends, new , and existential crisis, life is very busy for our two Hellbeasts, but everything is fine as long as they’re together, right?
It depends on how you define “fine.” The world didn’t end, so let’s count it as a win.
I’m a little disappointed that
Once again, I loved the humor—this book is full of quotable moments—and Dante and Iago’s relationship. These books are not technically romances, but the love between the two demons is central and palpable without requiring a lot of page time, romantic without ever being sappy.
I wish my memory of The Divine Comedy wasn’t so rusty because even though I’ve caught some references (), I’m afraid I might’ve missed others. Just like I’ve probably missed references to other classics without even realizing it.
Even so, I’m having a lot of fun with this series, in no small part because I’m buddy-reading it, and nothing makes a good book better than reading it with friends. 😊
We’re back with the two most unlikely demons you’ll ever meet and once again, trouble is brewing. This time it comes in the shape of a witch who binds Dante to do her bidding and once Iago and his new acquaintances in Boston enter the mix, things get…interesting.
Between demon hunters, witches, old friends, new , and existential crisis, life is very busy for our two Hellbeasts, but everything is fine as long as they’re together, right?
It depends on how you define “fine.” The world didn’t end, so let’s count it as a win.
I’m a little disappointed that
Once again, I loved the humor—this book is full of quotable moments—and Dante and Iago’s relationship. These books are not technically romances, but the love between the two demons is central and palpable without requiring a lot of page time, romantic without ever being sappy.
I wish my memory of The Divine Comedy wasn’t so rusty because even though I’ve caught some references (), I’m afraid I might’ve missed others. Just like I’ve probably missed references to other classics without even realizing it.
Even so, I’m having a lot of fun with this series, in no small part because I’m buddy-reading it, and nothing makes a good book better than reading it with friends. 😊
November 20, 2020
4.5 stars
You wouldn't think a story centered on a couple of demons would be this charming, but it is. Dante and Iago aren't your typical demons, and they've come a long way in their journey since the first book. I like that we keep getting new insights into their psyches with each new story, and as we learn how working for Hell impacts them, you can't help but root for them to overcome.
We also get a new ... friend? frenemy? in this one and a new threat that really ups the stakes for all the characters. They're a strange group of humans, demons and witches, but when they have a common goal, they waste no time in working toward it.
You wouldn't think a story centered on a couple of demons would be this charming, but it is. Dante and Iago aren't your typical demons, and they've come a long way in their journey since the first book. I like that we keep getting new insights into their psyches with each new story, and as we learn how working for Hell impacts them, you can't help but root for them to overcome.
We also get a new ... friend? frenemy? in this one and a new threat that really ups the stakes for all the characters. They're a strange group of humans, demons and witches, but when they have a common goal, they waste no time in working toward it.
November 24, 2020
I loved this. It was really intersting knowing Dante better and I'm looking forward to learn what would happen next.
As always, thank you to my fellow BReaders for the company you make every book better.
As always, thank you to my fellow BReaders for the company you make every book better.
September 11, 2019
My two favorite demons, Dante Lovelace and Iago Wick are in trouble again. Definitely go back and read The Last Temptations of Iago Wick, the first in the series, before Binding Dante Lovelace though. It gives some extra background to the characters that I think it’s better when reading this one. The first gives more attention to their jobs as demons, while this one’s focus is a bit different.
Dante has been bound by a witch, which Hell lets occur. They don’t really have their demons’ backs when it comes down to it. The witch needs his power to add to hers, but we don’t find out why for a few chapters. Turns out the world is actually in danger and Dante has been forced to help save it. Of course, Iago leaves Boston to join him.
Of course, saving the world is never easy, especially not for demons. The costs are high.
I adore Dante and Iago. I love how they face everything, from monsters to witches to defecting from Hell together. Their romance is in the background of the larger plot, but it’s integral in how they work together and support each other and each other’s allies.
Binding Dante Lovelace is light and entertaining and just a good way to spend an Autumn day.
Dante has been bound by a witch, which Hell lets occur. They don’t really have their demons’ backs when it comes down to it. The witch needs his power to add to hers, but we don’t find out why for a few chapters. Turns out the world is actually in danger and Dante has been forced to help save it. Of course, Iago leaves Boston to join him.
Of course, saving the world is never easy, especially not for demons. The costs are high.
I adore Dante and Iago. I love how they face everything, from monsters to witches to defecting from Hell together. Their romance is in the background of the larger plot, but it’s integral in how they work together and support each other and each other’s allies.
Binding Dante Lovelace is light and entertaining and just a good way to spend an Autumn day.
September 8, 2018
What a wonderful story! In this one, our favourite demons fight against or with witches, demon hunters, and guess what, an ancient soul eater! It's delivered in the same tone of book 1 but has much more interaction between Mr. Lovelace and Mr. Wick. They're such a match made in Hell!
May 18, 2021
Delightfully demonic
Loved the book. Loads of exciting events mixed with buying social commentary and humor. The demons behave more humanely than some of the humans. A few steampunk gadgets and some magic in a Victorian setting add to the appeal.
Loved the book. Loads of exciting events mixed with buying social commentary and humor. The demons behave more humanely than some of the humans. A few steampunk gadgets and some magic in a Victorian setting add to the appeal.
July 17, 2025
I really enjoy Dante and Iago and I will definitely read the third book in the series, but I did find that the middle of the book dragged and I just kind of skimmed my way through until the resolution at the end, which was interesting and pulled me back in.
August 25, 2019
Another good story from Jennifer Rainey.
September 29, 2019
One of my new favorites!
The story of Iago and Dante is wonderfully written! Love all of their adventures, friends and foes. Definitely worth reading
The story of Iago and Dante is wonderfully written! Love all of their adventures, friends and foes. Definitely worth reading
August 23, 2020
Enjoyed this one a little better than the first. Both entertaining, but I just enjoyed this one a little more.
January 5, 2019
A solid 4.5 stars. I liked this one even more than its predecessor. Like the first one, it’s a little hard to connect with the Dante and Iago because they’re demons and do horrible things to people, but I like that we get to see a bit more of what hell is like too - a giant corporation of evil. If you’ve ever worked for an uncaring corporate entity, this will speak to your soul (no pun intended). They even hide behind their own policies when Dante, one of their own demons, gets into a sticky situation. The plot gave us a proper adversary too, someone you can really enjoy hating. I don’t really have many complaints except for the fact that I still can’t really separate myself from the fact that Iago and Dante are demons, so I can’t quite bring myself to root for them as much as I want to.
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