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Resurrection Chronicles #5
Demon Deception
Cassie’s world is falling apart. Grieving from the loss of her husband and youngest child, she lives in fear of losing her remaining daughter. She knows she can’t protect her alone. There’s a solution, as terrifying and as heartbreaking as she finds it, that will ensure she never has to suffer such a devastating loss again. She needs to sleep with one of the dark fey who rose with the hellhounds. More than that, she needs to become his. She has to give him the one thing she isn’t sure she can. Her heart.Cassie must figure out a way to set aside her grief long enough to get the deed done. After all, what wouldn’t a mother do to protect her child? Even risk falling in love again.
282 pages, Paperback
First published July 17, 2018
About the author
M.J. Haag
40 books1,019 followersMJ Haag is the bestselling author of the Beastly Tales and the Resurrection Chronicles. Writing as both MJ Haag and Melissa Haag, she has sold more than three hundred thousand copies worldwide and authored several other series, including the Judgement of the Six and Of Fates and Furies.
She thinks bios written in third person are hilariously pretentious and doesn't take much in life seriously, including her author photo.
She lives in Wisconsin with her three children and husband.
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She thinks bios written in third person are hilariously pretentious and doesn't take much in life seriously, including her author photo.
She lives in Wisconsin with her three children and husband.
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Check out her YA books at melissahaag.com
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March 7, 2019
Not my favorite of the series. The heroine was a bit too wimpy for me.
January 22, 2019
Although Cassie is living behind the thick fences she knows she isn’t safe. She knows that the zombies and the hellhounds could break through and take away her daughter. After losing her husband and young son she knows she would do anything to keep her remaining child safe. Including hooking up with one of the fey. She knows being under the fey’s protection is about as safe as you can get in this new terrifying world. But, with so much to lose falling in love is almost as terrifying as the teeth of a hellhound.
I have loved this series so far, but when I read the blurb of this one I was a little hesitant. I didn’t like the idea of someone using my gorgeous, beautifully innocent, fey for their own ends. I shouldn’t have worried, I quickly warmed to both the story and the characters.
I know that Cassie is the kind of heroine a lot of readers won’t like, in fact I half expected not to like her myself. However, I found I admired her. She was doing what she had to to keep her children save in this harsh new world. It had hardened her a little, but that didn’t mean she wasn’t without empathy. I liked it. It fit with the world that Haag had built. Special snowflakes aren’t going to survive long!
As for Kerr, these fey…it’s like Haag went into my brain discovered exactly what I love and then wrote her heroes to accommodate my fantasies. I fall in love with every single one of them. I am making them form an orderly queue as they fill my book boyfriend basement. Kerr was sweet and patient, adorable with kids. Fierce and protective. And hot as hell. All at once, I was a goner.
Another great book in this series and I can’t wait to read more. If you’re a fan of Ruby Dixon and Laurann Dohner this is the perfect series for you.
I have loved this series so far, but when I read the blurb of this one I was a little hesitant. I didn’t like the idea of someone using my gorgeous, beautifully innocent, fey for their own ends. I shouldn’t have worried, I quickly warmed to both the story and the characters.
I know that Cassie is the kind of heroine a lot of readers won’t like, in fact I half expected not to like her myself. However, I found I admired her. She was doing what she had to to keep her children save in this harsh new world. It had hardened her a little, but that didn’t mean she wasn’t without empathy. I liked it. It fit with the world that Haag had built. Special snowflakes aren’t going to survive long!
As for Kerr, these fey…it’s like Haag went into my brain discovered exactly what I love and then wrote her heroes to accommodate my fantasies. I fall in love with every single one of them. I am making them form an orderly queue as they fill my book boyfriend basement. Kerr was sweet and patient, adorable with kids. Fierce and protective. And hot as hell. All at once, I was a goner.
Another great book in this series and I can’t wait to read more. If you’re a fan of Ruby Dixon and Laurann Dohner this is the perfect series for you.
February 13, 2019
Although Cassie is living behind the thick fences she knows she isn't safe. She knows that the zombies and the hellhounds could break through and take away her daughter. After losing her husband and young son she knows she would do anything to keep her remaining child safe. Including hooking up with one of the fey. She knows being under the fey's protection is about as safe as you can get in this new terrifying world. But, with so much to lose falling in love is almost as terrifying as the teeth of a hellhound.I have loved this series so far, but when I read the blurb of this one I was a little hesitant. I didn't like the idea of someone using my gorgeous, beautifully innocent, fey for their own ends. I shouldn't have worried, I quickly warmed to both the story and the characters.
I know that Cassie is the kind of heroine a lot of readers won't like, in fact I half expected not to like her myself. However, I found I admired her. She was doing what she had to to keep her children save in this harsh new world. It had hardened her a little, but that didn't mean she wasn't without empathy. I liked it. It fit with the world that Haag had built. Special snowflakes aren't going to survive long!
As for Kerr, these fey...it's like Haag went into my brain discovered exactly what I love and then wrote her heroes to accommodate my fantasies. I fall in love with every single one of them. I am making them form an orderly queue as they fill my book boyfriend basement. Kerr was sweet and patient, adorable with kids. Fierce and protective. And hot as hell. All at once, I was a goner.
Another great book in this series and I can't wait to read more. If you're a fan of Ruby Dixon and Laurann Dohner this is the perfect series for you.
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July 2, 2018
I love this series, this book is every bit as good as the rest of the series (4 previous). It’s not quite a stand-alone story. I would suggest reading the previous books to get the full appreciation of this story. This does not have a cliff-hanger ending for the main characters, they have an HEA for themselves, but there is a cliffy for the story in general -for the world & the Fey-Demon men. It had me on the edge of my seat, scared, happy, laughing out loud, angry, even some tears a few times, & most importantly, falling in love a long with the characters or at least feeling what they were supposed to be feeling on the pages. I didn’t think I could love a character as much as Drav in the first 3 books, but the 4th & 5th book proved me wrong. Kerr is definitely just as good as a book boyfriend as Drav. I highly recommend this series, so worth the reading. This is definitely a re-read type of series. I re-read this book 4 times, back to back & was still sucked into the story every time.
August 7, 2018
I freaking loved the 4 books in the series! But this one didn’t do it for me. It wasn’t as interesting as the other books in the series and I feel like the author should have just ended it.
August 2, 2019
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4.5 stars — I don’t know what exactly had me enjoying this one even more than the previous ones, but I think part of that was that Cassie’s perspective is a bit different from the previous girls. They were all afraid of being raped, Cassie’s considering giving herself in exchange for protection. So it didn’t have the same kidnapper fetish vibes of the previous ones.
Plus, OMG, Kerr is honestly just the sweetest. I mean, I know Shax is going to be sweet, but I had no idea Kerr had these depths inside him. Seeing him blush over some things was just freaking adorable. And he came across even more vulnerable than the previous heroes. There was a depth there that I really appreciated. And he truly showcased his care and respect for Cassie, even if he had a one track mind and worked steadily towards gaining Cassie’s love.
I was also uncertain about how Cassie’s story was going to play out, and honestly? From that blurb, I didn’t expect the direction it went. But I actually really enjoyed it. It was intense, and I truly felt her fear for her children, and the unknown of what had happened. And the constant pain of making compromises to keep her children safe, while allowing them to be children. It was an interesting thing to contemplate.
I also really appreciated that Cassie’s story had a completely different perspective from the other women. She’d been “rescued” fairly early, and so didn’t have ANY IDEA what it was really like outside the fence, and seeing her fear and uncertainty reminded us of that danger…and of the assets that the fae are in this world.
I really love the innocence of the fae…each one we meet truly showcases that, along with their genuine desire to please and help. It’s nice to read about nice guys, you know?
So yeah. Obviously still loving this series. Can’t wait to read more. I love that there’s a lot of intensity, and lots of steamy chemistry, but also a LOT of laughs to break things up. The laughs are my favourite part.
4.5 stars — I don’t know what exactly had me enjoying this one even more than the previous ones, but I think part of that was that Cassie’s perspective is a bit different from the previous girls. They were all afraid of being raped, Cassie’s considering giving herself in exchange for protection. So it didn’t have the same kidnapper fetish vibes of the previous ones.
Plus, OMG, Kerr is honestly just the sweetest. I mean, I know Shax is going to be sweet, but I had no idea Kerr had these depths inside him. Seeing him blush over some things was just freaking adorable. And he came across even more vulnerable than the previous heroes. There was a depth there that I really appreciated. And he truly showcased his care and respect for Cassie, even if he had a one track mind and worked steadily towards gaining Cassie’s love.
I was also uncertain about how Cassie’s story was going to play out, and honestly? From that blurb, I didn’t expect the direction it went. But I actually really enjoyed it. It was intense, and I truly felt her fear for her children, and the unknown of what had happened. And the constant pain of making compromises to keep her children safe, while allowing them to be children. It was an interesting thing to contemplate.
I also really appreciated that Cassie’s story had a completely different perspective from the other women. She’d been “rescued” fairly early, and so didn’t have ANY IDEA what it was really like outside the fence, and seeing her fear and uncertainty reminded us of that danger…and of the assets that the fae are in this world.
I really love the innocence of the fae…each one we meet truly showcases that, along with their genuine desire to please and help. It’s nice to read about nice guys, you know?
So yeah. Obviously still loving this series. Can’t wait to read more. I love that there’s a lot of intensity, and lots of steamy chemistry, but also a LOT of laughs to break things up. The laughs are my favourite part.
August 20, 2018
Not bad but I didn’t have a good time ....
The reviews raved about how “realistic” the heroine was and how bravely Cassie did what she needed to
do to take care of herself and while I do agree with that, I didn’t really like her...
On one hand I respected how Cassie stepped up to perform duties she wasn’t even completely trained to perform and in a job/field she never really wanted to be in to begin with....
That said Cassie never came off as particularly altruistic,empathetic or even sympathetic,( other than w/what happened w/her D bag ex) really ,not I’m not saying Cassie seemed uncaring but we were never allowed to forget that the bulk of all her motivations were about saving her own skin and the care and welfare of herself and her children.....
There’s nothing wrong w/just doing what you’ve got to survive but I didn’t find her overly like able and a bit too selfish especially with regards to Kerr...
Kerr and the fey are a HUGE sticking point for me...
Now this is where I admit I started with this book but I didn’t feel confused by the story, no no I felt I followed it pretty well, no I was annoyed by the portrayal of the fey.....
I’ve read soo many,many stories in PNR involving the Fey,or Faeries I’ve lost track but in every story I’ve ever read they were highly intelligent, cultured,magical and sophisticated and beautiful creatures ( ok, trolls and the like didn’t always sound beautiful but you know what I mean) but here they are intelligent and maybe it was all those 1000’s years trapped underground but they have a primitive type of naïveté that just isn’t right for Fey or even demons...
These guys had an almost innocence to their thoughts and actions and behaviors which felt more like some lost tribe hidden away in a jungle or some lost to time and space or some alien from a primitive planet ,maybe even filled filled ice and big blue barbarians....
This just isn’t the Fey I’ve ever seen or known and I just didn’t like how naïvely innocent the guys are portrayed ...
I like the honesty of the “fey” ,but thinking it’s ok to just ask a female “can I see your “ussy “?, is just a bit much...
I also didn’t like how not only do we NEVER get Kerr’s p.o.v., in the story between the very very basic description of Kerr where the only thing distinguishing we are told about him is red bead that is braided in his hair but he gives it to the h’s little girl and the h does little to nothing to get to know Kerr..
This upset me,the story seems to focus solely on Cassie’s wants and needs,sure sweet brave Kerr has been planning and waiting for the chance to make Cassie hi for a while even going as soo far as to save up food for her and Lily and clothes for Cassie .. but we’re never given a chance to know anything about Kerr mentality or emotionally and barely even physically,it’s all about Cassie and what she wants and what she needs,honestly she never seems to give much though to Kerr or his needs or wants ...
I never for a woman being forced or coerced into anything but at the same time I don’t want a story where she only her thoughts and feelings matter....
I didn’t feel any love for Kerr from Cassie, I felt she came to care for him but it felt like just another way to survive ,I wouldn’t say Kerr is being used but not really loved either...
No Thanks... this reads more like just a woman doing what she can to survive but definitely NOT a romance...
In a romance both ppl’s needs and feeling need to be equally balanced but here only the h’s needs really seemed to matter at the end of the day...
Not. A. Romance ...
The reviews raved about how “realistic” the heroine was and how bravely Cassie did what she needed to
do to take care of herself and while I do agree with that, I didn’t really like her...
On one hand I respected how Cassie stepped up to perform duties she wasn’t even completely trained to perform and in a job/field she never really wanted to be in to begin with....
That said Cassie never came off as particularly altruistic,empathetic or even sympathetic,( other than w/what happened w/her D bag ex) really ,not I’m not saying Cassie seemed uncaring but we were never allowed to forget that the bulk of all her motivations were about saving her own skin and the care and welfare of herself and her children.....
There’s nothing wrong w/just doing what you’ve got to survive but I didn’t find her overly like able and a bit too selfish especially with regards to Kerr...
Kerr and the fey are a HUGE sticking point for me...
Now this is where I admit I started with this book but I didn’t feel confused by the story, no no I felt I followed it pretty well, no I was annoyed by the portrayal of the fey.....
I’ve read soo many,many stories in PNR involving the Fey,or Faeries I’ve lost track but in every story I’ve ever read they were highly intelligent, cultured,magical and sophisticated and beautiful creatures ( ok, trolls and the like didn’t always sound beautiful but you know what I mean) but here they are intelligent and maybe it was all those 1000’s years trapped underground but they have a primitive type of naïveté that just isn’t right for Fey or even demons...
These guys had an almost innocence to their thoughts and actions and behaviors which felt more like some lost tribe hidden away in a jungle or some lost to time and space or some alien from a primitive planet ,maybe even filled filled ice and big blue barbarians....
This just isn’t the Fey I’ve ever seen or known and I just didn’t like how naïvely innocent the guys are portrayed ...
I like the honesty of the “fey” ,but thinking it’s ok to just ask a female “can I see your “ussy “?, is just a bit much...
I also didn’t like how not only do we NEVER get Kerr’s p.o.v., in the story between the very very basic description of Kerr where the only thing distinguishing we are told about him is red bead that is braided in his hair but he gives it to the h’s little girl and the h does little to nothing to get to know Kerr..
This upset me,the story seems to focus solely on Cassie’s wants and needs,sure sweet brave Kerr has been planning and waiting for the chance to make Cassie hi for a while even going as soo far as to save up food for her and Lily and clothes for Cassie .. but we’re never given a chance to know anything about Kerr mentality or emotionally and barely even physically,it’s all about Cassie and what she wants and what she needs,honestly she never seems to give much though to Kerr or his needs or wants ...
I never for a woman being forced or coerced into anything but at the same time I don’t want a story where she only her thoughts and feelings matter....
I didn’t feel any love for Kerr from Cassie, I felt she came to care for him but it felt like just another way to survive ,I wouldn’t say Kerr is being used but not really loved either...
No Thanks... this reads more like just a woman doing what she can to survive but definitely NOT a romance...
In a romance both ppl’s needs and feeling need to be equally balanced but here only the h’s needs really seemed to matter at the end of the day...
Not. A. Romance ...
January 8, 2019
Another great instalment in this series, Kerr and Cassie's story was raw, heart felt and just so damn enticing. Can't wait for the next book!
July 21, 2018
Get ready to Dive back into the Dangerously Addictive world of The Resurrection Chronicles!
Demon Deception is a Dark and Delicious Trill Ride that U will never want to get off of! This story has it all Scorchingly intense romance, A Sexy protective Fey Hero! 😉 lol funny humor, killer action and suspense!
M.J. Haag takes us on an emotional journey with our Heroine Cassie a strong feisty woman that loves her children more than anything and deserves to find true love and devotion! Full of wicked twists and turns that will leave U on the edge of UR seat and up all night burning through the pages to find out what is going to happen next! I absolutely devoured this book and can't wait for Demon Night book #6!
Brilliant 5 Shinning Stars!
Demon Deception is a Dark and Delicious Trill Ride that U will never want to get off of! This story has it all Scorchingly intense romance, A Sexy protective Fey Hero! 😉 lol funny humor, killer action and suspense!
M.J. Haag takes us on an emotional journey with our Heroine Cassie a strong feisty woman that loves her children more than anything and deserves to find true love and devotion! Full of wicked twists and turns that will leave U on the edge of UR seat and up all night burning through the pages to find out what is going to happen next! I absolutely devoured this book and can't wait for Demon Night book #6!
Brilliant 5 Shinning Stars!
July 17, 2018
I’m always a little hesitant when starting a new book in a series because I am terrified it’s not going to live up to the rest of the series, but once again this author never fails to impress me. You are sucked in right away and it just never lets go. This series just continues to surprise me. Now the real question is: What is happening to Mya??? I need to know now! How am I supposed to wait until the next book?
May 13, 2026
I've only just started and I don't know if I'm going to finish it. For one, Matt's character change with him threatening Cassie to help the fey is seriously wrong. Two, Cassie is already a repetitive character with one, and only one goal, much like Mya was in the first couple of books. Aside from, Cassie is just as fucken bad as Matt. She says that she's only viewed as a tool, and not a human, yet she's viewing the fey the same way. Even going so far as to fuck one of them to get the help she needs to find her son and (ex) husband without even knowing if they are still alive. I get wanting to find your son, and that family is important but using others is still fucken wrong and she clearly already has an issue with the fey, literally calling them creatures or demons. She doesn't view them as anything more than a means to find her son.
Also as much as I don't particularly like Mya, she was right before with how Cassie viewed the fey, and her refusal last book to help Ghua. No, it wasn't just because of the supplies. She doesn't like the fey and it was mentioned at the beginning of this book that she doesn't like them. Yet she lies to Mya to save face and it honestly did nothing but make me dislike her more. It's becoming a habit, where this author makes all the FMCs almost complete bitches and it's really getting on my nerves.
Look, I understand what Cassie is going through but it's no excuse to act like a bitch to everyone else. But the author is trying to get us to sympathize with her characters instead of seeing them for the horrible people they really are.
I also hated that the author keeps further emphasizing that only single women seem to matter to the fey and everyone else is dispensable. The author is making them feel less and less like heroes and more like creepy fucks who just want to horde a harem of single women, no matter what their age as long as they could have potential to be their broodmares. Which is making them no better than the human men from the last book. Sure, they aren't "forcing" anyone but it still feels a lot like they are grooming them. Then again, I doubt anyone sees that and all they see are these big ol' puppy dogs who worship single females and bring them wine and chocolate. 🙄 Which was another thing that kinda pissed me off. This author isn't the first to include alcohol and stupid drinking games to their books when it comes to aliens, non humans in general, etc and I'm sorry to say but it is the wrong choice. Do you really need to corrupt the fey with human addictions? It's not exactly helping our world nowadays, so why add it to the books? And given how the fey don't understand in general all this author is doing is making the women hoes and leading the men on. And because of this and the asinine juvenile conversation that followed I will more than likely never read Hannah's book or Emily's (if she has one, I only know Hannah does for sure).
What really made me throw my hands in the air was when she did find Caden, safe and sound. Yes, it makes for a happier ending, but this is a zombie apocalypse book and the fact that an 8 month old infant was still alive after so many people had died, not to mention the absolute massive horde right outside the house? Yeah, sorry but this is honestly absurd. It was bad enough that Mya got bit and magically survived but now this? The author really needs to think about the story and the realistic expectations. Had Caden been a young child, like Timmy or older, yeah, maybe because they could be told to keep quiet, etc but an infant? I'm not saying I wanted to see Caden dead, I'm saying realistically it's been over a month at this point since it all went to shit. People are dying left and right, including some of the fey but an 8 month old is still alive with that many infected outside? I had my issues with Mya's parents and brother still being alive but at least a bit more realistic with the fact that they got evacuated by the military. Lee just brought Caden to Cassie's house where they stayed.
Lastly Mya is just getting more annoying, and now her mom is involved in trying to set up the fey. At least her mom doesn't give them backward compliments like Mya does. For all her talk about how great the fey are, she constantly reminds people of their involvement in the curse. I'm sorry but they were the cursed, not the ones who did the cursing, no, those fey stayed on the surface and mixed bloodlines with humans. It was also because of the humans that the earth is in such bad shape and there were more earthquakes so the fact that she's still that prejudice towards the fey she's supposed to love is annoying as shit. She, just like the rest of the humans don't care that the fey are risking their lives for them all the time, except she's constantly telling them they have to help because of the curse. I think they've done more for humanity right now than any humans, and they do it without complaints, even at the cost of some of their brothers' lives. And for what? To be manipulated and used? For a chance at a female who is literally only going to use them for whatever they want, all while seeing them as less than until the very end of the book when the FMC magically falls in love with them at the last moment because the author keeps trying to convince the readers all along that these FMCs are great people, etc? I don't know, maybe these books just aren't for me. I know the FMCs certainly aren't.
Also as much as I don't particularly like Mya, she was right before with how Cassie viewed the fey, and her refusal last book to help Ghua. No, it wasn't just because of the supplies. She doesn't like the fey and it was mentioned at the beginning of this book that she doesn't like them. Yet she lies to Mya to save face and it honestly did nothing but make me dislike her more. It's becoming a habit, where this author makes all the FMCs almost complete bitches and it's really getting on my nerves.
Look, I understand what Cassie is going through but it's no excuse to act like a bitch to everyone else. But the author is trying to get us to sympathize with her characters instead of seeing them for the horrible people they really are.
I also hated that the author keeps further emphasizing that only single women seem to matter to the fey and everyone else is dispensable. The author is making them feel less and less like heroes and more like creepy fucks who just want to horde a harem of single women, no matter what their age as long as they could have potential to be their broodmares. Which is making them no better than the human men from the last book. Sure, they aren't "forcing" anyone but it still feels a lot like they are grooming them. Then again, I doubt anyone sees that and all they see are these big ol' puppy dogs who worship single females and bring them wine and chocolate. 🙄 Which was another thing that kinda pissed me off. This author isn't the first to include alcohol and stupid drinking games to their books when it comes to aliens, non humans in general, etc and I'm sorry to say but it is the wrong choice. Do you really need to corrupt the fey with human addictions? It's not exactly helping our world nowadays, so why add it to the books? And given how the fey don't understand in general all this author is doing is making the women hoes and leading the men on. And because of this and the asinine juvenile conversation that followed I will more than likely never read Hannah's book or Emily's (if she has one, I only know Hannah does for sure).
What really made me throw my hands in the air was when she did find Caden, safe and sound. Yes, it makes for a happier ending, but this is a zombie apocalypse book and the fact that an 8 month old infant was still alive after so many people had died, not to mention the absolute massive horde right outside the house? Yeah, sorry but this is honestly absurd. It was bad enough that Mya got bit and magically survived but now this? The author really needs to think about the story and the realistic expectations. Had Caden been a young child, like Timmy or older, yeah, maybe because they could be told to keep quiet, etc but an infant? I'm not saying I wanted to see Caden dead, I'm saying realistically it's been over a month at this point since it all went to shit. People are dying left and right, including some of the fey but an 8 month old is still alive with that many infected outside? I had my issues with Mya's parents and brother still being alive but at least a bit more realistic with the fact that they got evacuated by the military. Lee just brought Caden to Cassie's house where they stayed.
Lastly Mya is just getting more annoying, and now her mom is involved in trying to set up the fey. At least her mom doesn't give them backward compliments like Mya does. For all her talk about how great the fey are, she constantly reminds people of their involvement in the curse. I'm sorry but they were the cursed, not the ones who did the cursing, no, those fey stayed on the surface and mixed bloodlines with humans. It was also because of the humans that the earth is in such bad shape and there were more earthquakes so the fact that she's still that prejudice towards the fey she's supposed to love is annoying as shit. She, just like the rest of the humans don't care that the fey are risking their lives for them all the time, except she's constantly telling them they have to help because of the curse. I think they've done more for humanity right now than any humans, and they do it without complaints, even at the cost of some of their brothers' lives. And for what? To be manipulated and used? For a chance at a female who is literally only going to use them for whatever they want, all while seeing them as less than until the very end of the book when the FMC magically falls in love with them at the last moment because the author keeps trying to convince the readers all along that these FMCs are great people, etc? I don't know, maybe these books just aren't for me. I know the FMCs certainly aren't.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 31, 2018
I thought this series was done, I was so excited to see another book pop up.
I know a lot of people are complaining that these books are repetitive, and I agree, they sort of are. But for some reason that doesn't bother me. I really like this world that has been created.
I know a lot of people are complaining that these books are repetitive, and I agree, they sort of are. But for some reason that doesn't bother me. I really like this world that has been created.
July 20, 2018
Wow.
Just wow!
It's funny because I wasn't in love with this series when it originated. I am a long time MJ Haag fan, and I've been following her work since the beginning. I initially started along this series out of my love for Melissa's writing, but as each new book comes out, I start to enjoy it more and more until BAM, I'm now in love. What amazing about this series, and perhaps this novel in general, is the balance between funny, and dramatization. There are some moments in this novel that have you laughing out loud! But there are also moments that make your chest clench.
Let's talk the good stuff here! Cassie being a mother in this post apocalyptic world, one that has already lost so much, makes the tone of this novel feel very different than the other novels of the series. I think this fact made me love it more, it maintained the quality and laughs MJ Haag is known for in her plots and writing, with a more serious undertone that comes along with motherhood. The stakes are just higher.
Development wise, well you wont be disappointed. Watching Cassie learn to trust was painstakingly beautiful, and the author's attention to detail absorbs your into the story so it seems as though you are on this journey right along the characters. MJ's writing surpasses itself in excellence, and the emotional development the character's go through is absolutely beautiful.
I am trying very hard to not give too much away, but take my word that this is a book you must read!! and easy five stars for Demon Deception!
Just wow!
It's funny because I wasn't in love with this series when it originated. I am a long time MJ Haag fan, and I've been following her work since the beginning. I initially started along this series out of my love for Melissa's writing, but as each new book comes out, I start to enjoy it more and more until BAM, I'm now in love. What amazing about this series, and perhaps this novel in general, is the balance between funny, and dramatization. There are some moments in this novel that have you laughing out loud! But there are also moments that make your chest clench.
Let's talk the good stuff here! Cassie being a mother in this post apocalyptic world, one that has already lost so much, makes the tone of this novel feel very different than the other novels of the series. I think this fact made me love it more, it maintained the quality and laughs MJ Haag is known for in her plots and writing, with a more serious undertone that comes along with motherhood. The stakes are just higher.
Development wise, well you wont be disappointed. Watching Cassie learn to trust was painstakingly beautiful, and the author's attention to detail absorbs your into the story so it seems as though you are on this journey right along the characters. MJ's writing surpasses itself in excellence, and the emotional development the character's go through is absolutely beautiful.
I am trying very hard to not give too much away, but take my word that this is a book you must read!! and easy five stars for Demon Deception!
January 11, 2019
Well written, a little dark with a happy ending
Read the series. They are all great. This one especially so, because it has more grit to it.
The world has gone to hell and Cassie is separated from her baby and husband.
She has her daughter but feels completely lost without at least trying to find out if her lost family is alive. Cassie is strong and caring and in a world turned upside down, she does what she has to do to keep herself alive for her daughter.
Kerr is a fey creature with super human strength, who loves Cassie on sight for all of her fierceness and tenderness. He also respects her enough to keep his distance because she’s married.
But he protects her like she’s precious as well.
The love builds slowly. The sex scenes are not overly done and very relevant to the story. Well writing. Well edited. Funny as well as action packed.
Highly recommend.
Read the series. They are all great. This one especially so, because it has more grit to it.
The world has gone to hell and Cassie is separated from her baby and husband.
She has her daughter but feels completely lost without at least trying to find out if her lost family is alive. Cassie is strong and caring and in a world turned upside down, she does what she has to do to keep herself alive for her daughter.
Kerr is a fey creature with super human strength, who loves Cassie on sight for all of her fierceness and tenderness. He also respects her enough to keep his distance because she’s married.
But he protects her like she’s precious as well.
The love builds slowly. The sex scenes are not overly done and very relevant to the story. Well writing. Well edited. Funny as well as action packed.
Highly recommend.
September 15, 2022
Another much deserved 5 star for M.J. Haag. The 5th installment was a bit more serious and I love how it's turning into more of a survival story with minimal hints of romance. There were some bits of the story that wasn't quite interesting or entertaining, a bit on the dragging side, but that's okay.
The writing style was superb, much like #4, and I am thoroughly invested in the world the author has created.
The main character's attitude in the beginning was definitely off-putting which made me doubt whether I'd be able to relate to her or feel any connection to her. But.. I choose to trust Melissa's writing and her creative mind.
The character arc felt a bit rushed, so did the MFC's change of feelings toward the MMC but it worked. I understand not wanting to stretch the books past 300 pages or have another trilogy for just one character.
Overall it was an entertaining quick read.
I'm hoping Molev has his own story!
The writing style was superb, much like #4, and I am thoroughly invested in the world the author has created.
The main character's attitude in the beginning was definitely off-putting which made me doubt whether I'd be able to relate to her or feel any connection to her. But.. I choose to trust Melissa's writing and her creative mind.
The character arc felt a bit rushed, so did the MFC's change of feelings toward the MMC but it worked. I understand not wanting to stretch the books past 300 pages or have another trilogy for just one character.
Overall it was an entertaining quick read.
I'm hoping Molev has his own story!
February 22, 2021
Great book
Another fantastic book in the world of Melissa Haag's imagination. I loved this book as much as the previous ones.
Cassie, a mother of two small children, is forced to make a decision to better her life by moving her and her daughter to Tolerance. Deciding to go out and find her ex and her infant son, Cassie acquires the help of the fey. Their journey to her house is filled with excitement and a certain fey, who tries to win her heart.
Kerrn, doesn't give up on Cassie. He loves her and her children. The things he says to her melted a little of my heart. He is so sweet and understanding. I love these two characters.
The infected are getting smarter, I can't wait to see what they'll do next! If you love zombies, hellhounds, and big grey fey men who will do anything for anyone, especially woman, then this is the book/series for you.
Another fantastic book in the world of Melissa Haag's imagination. I loved this book as much as the previous ones.
Cassie, a mother of two small children, is forced to make a decision to better her life by moving her and her daughter to Tolerance. Deciding to go out and find her ex and her infant son, Cassie acquires the help of the fey. Their journey to her house is filled with excitement and a certain fey, who tries to win her heart.
Kerrn, doesn't give up on Cassie. He loves her and her children. The things he says to her melted a little of my heart. He is so sweet and understanding. I love these two characters.
The infected are getting smarter, I can't wait to see what they'll do next! If you love zombies, hellhounds, and big grey fey men who will do anything for anyone, especially woman, then this is the book/series for you.
July 17, 2018
the heartache
I’m in love with this series. I was waiting for this book so eagerly, and by the last day counting the hours for it to show up in my kindle library!
I’m giving it a five starts because I’m a FAN
This book is very realistic, as in any other post apocalyptic zombie type of world I mean!
Very unique the way it connects the Z world to fantasy one!
I feel like Cassie could have done a bit BETTER . Kirr wasn’t like like other fays we read about( if u know what I mean;) he had himself well under control) well almost!!!.
Very quiet and observant type
Overall I stayed awake till finished the story simply because I couldn’t put it down and here I’m writing a review well past 4 am🤓
Totally recommend it
Enjoy
I’m in love with this series. I was waiting for this book so eagerly, and by the last day counting the hours for it to show up in my kindle library!
I’m giving it a five starts because I’m a FAN
This book is very realistic, as in any other post apocalyptic zombie type of world I mean!
Very unique the way it connects the Z world to fantasy one!
I feel like Cassie could have done a bit BETTER . Kirr wasn’t like like other fays we read about( if u know what I mean;) he had himself well under control) well almost!!!.
Very quiet and observant type
Overall I stayed awake till finished the story simply because I couldn’t put it down and here I’m writing a review well past 4 am🤓
Totally recommend it
Enjoy
July 26, 2018
This series just keeps getting better and better, a great addition to the series that has you on the edge of your seat controlling your emotions. Even though we meet Kerr from the other books, we learn a lot more about him and his mission to find his HEA and then he meets Cassie who is a strong woman who has suffered a lot of pain and instead of spiraling she used that pain to make her that much stronger to protect her daughter.
This author has an amazing talent of drawing you into any of the worlds she creates. This was an amazing read, the whole series is and is worth the hours of lost sleep just to keep turning the pages.
This author has an amazing talent of drawing you into any of the worlds she creates. This was an amazing read, the whole series is and is worth the hours of lost sleep just to keep turning the pages.
July 17, 2018
Thrilling!
Demon Deception is another thrilling instalment in this very unique and wonderful series! Every new book in this series becomes my new favourite the storytelling is just so exciting and I again found myself completely sucked into this world alongside the characters. Cassie is a fantastic character living in a heartbreaking situation and the Fey continue to be endearing, funny and brave as the seek to help her.
Fans of this series will love this book and I’m thrilled there is gonna be another one!! Five star read 😁
Demon Deception is another thrilling instalment in this very unique and wonderful series! Every new book in this series becomes my new favourite the storytelling is just so exciting and I again found myself completely sucked into this world alongside the characters. Cassie is a fantastic character living in a heartbreaking situation and the Fey continue to be endearing, funny and brave as the seek to help her.
Fans of this series will love this book and I’m thrilled there is gonna be another one!! Five star read 😁
July 17, 2018
I need Kerr in my life
I couldn't put this down. I absolutely loved Kerr and Cassie. It wasn't your normal resurrection book, the story was deep, and dark at the same time it was light and humerous. The story takes you on Cassies journey to not only find herself but find out what can be. She.overcomes obstacles with Jeers help and learns that not everything is terrifying in such a scary world. The writing is amazing and the story draws you in. You truly don't want to miss this book.
I couldn't put this down. I absolutely loved Kerr and Cassie. It wasn't your normal resurrection book, the story was deep, and dark at the same time it was light and humerous. The story takes you on Cassies journey to not only find herself but find out what can be. She.overcomes obstacles with Jeers help and learns that not everything is terrifying in such a scary world. The writing is amazing and the story draws you in. You truly don't want to miss this book.
July 18, 2018
Those grey men!!
Where can I find one? I am so loving these stories of big, strong, loyal, and fiercely protective guys. And the strong, yet stubborn women they can’t help falling for. Even in the midst of a zombie apocalypse, and all that entails, these books weave action, adventure, horror, and romance together with a thread of hope. They are everything you could possibly want in a dystopian, zombie apocalypse, urban fantasy, paranormal romance.
Where can I find one? I am so loving these stories of big, strong, loyal, and fiercely protective guys. And the strong, yet stubborn women they can’t help falling for. Even in the midst of a zombie apocalypse, and all that entails, these books weave action, adventure, horror, and romance together with a thread of hope. They are everything you could possibly want in a dystopian, zombie apocalypse, urban fantasy, paranormal romance.
March 2, 2019
3.5 stars. I really debated 4, but something held me back. It was still a good read that I finished off in under 24 hours. I’m very curious for the next book—I think it’s the pregnant woman, so it’ll be cute to see the fey’s reaction to a brand new baby after seeing how much they liked this woman’s one year old. And I’m curious about the lead woman’s headaches and splotches. I’m sure that’s leading to something.
July 20, 2018
Wonderful story.
Thank you again Melissa for such a great story. I could not put down this book. I’m wondering what’s going to happen with Lee’s girlfriend? And why did she became upset when Cassie announced that they were living.
Thanks for another fantastic story, can’t wait for the next book!
Thank you again Melissa for such a great story. I could not put down this book. I’m wondering what’s going to happen with Lee’s girlfriend? And why did she became upset when Cassie announced that they were living.
Thanks for another fantastic story, can’t wait for the next book!
July 21, 2018
Honestly can’t get enough.
I love, love this series to pieces. It’s incredible the amount of detail, action, and romance these books contain. Edge of your seat thrill and you just can’t put it down. I think you need a post-apocalyptic series in your life. This one specifically. Go forth and discover how amazing this world is.
I love, love this series to pieces. It’s incredible the amount of detail, action, and romance these books contain. Edge of your seat thrill and you just can’t put it down. I think you need a post-apocalyptic series in your life. This one specifically. Go forth and discover how amazing this world is.
October 19, 2018
Another fantastic book
Another great work of art by a fantastic author. Kept me engrossed from beginning to end it did not disappoint. If you like fantasy fiction this series is for you. I love the continuation of the love stories all the way through the series. Riveting read. I would highly recommend this book to everyone.
Another great work of art by a fantastic author. Kept me engrossed from beginning to end it did not disappoint. If you like fantasy fiction this series is for you. I love the continuation of the love stories all the way through the series. Riveting read. I would highly recommend this book to everyone.
March 28, 2020
Harder and deeper
It may be getting harder to survive in the world, but the fae/human community is working well together and now they have a doctor (of sorts). Going deeper into these characters is really helping me imagine what they're going through. This is turning into an epic series.
It may be getting harder to survive in the world, but the fae/human community is working well together and now they have a doctor (of sorts). Going deeper into these characters is really helping me imagine what they're going through. This is turning into an epic series.
November 3, 2020
I didn't read this one when I read the others because the description made me think she was forgetting her newly-dead husband to bang a fey. Since I'm happily married, that was just plain old disturbing to me. BUT after reading some reviews I decided to give it a try and her relationship with the dead husband was a terrible one so that wasn't a problem at all.
I really enjoyed this book! I like how each of the books in the series has such different heroines and tones to the story.
I really enjoyed this book! I like how each of the books in the series has such different heroines and tones to the story.
November 18, 2020
I really enjoyed the more serious tone and the change of perspective that comes from a female lead who is a mother. Her thoughts and motivations are mostly driven by how to keep her children safe which is really realistic in a post-apocalyptic world this series is set in. I didn't get as much out of Kerr but I like his presence and groundedness.
September 11, 2021
Improving
Loving this addictive series
I would like to see the personalities and characteristics of the fey fleshed out a bit more, to get nuance and depth beyond being near linear(thankfully not one dimensional alpha sorts)
Nonetheless still love this series as a light read, has enough of all the ingredients complexity, slow burn and steam.
Loving this addictive series
I would like to see the personalities and characteristics of the fey fleshed out a bit more, to get nuance and depth beyond being near linear(thankfully not one dimensional alpha sorts)
Nonetheless still love this series as a light read, has enough of all the ingredients complexity, slow burn and steam.
March 6, 2022
One of my favorite books in the series.
Being a mother of two kiddos this book hit me in ways I did not expect.
I loved how even though the male MC made his intentions to court her very clear, he was still respectful of her boundaries and even put his life on the line to protect her and her kiddos.
Being a mother of two kiddos this book hit me in ways I did not expect.
I loved how even though the male MC made his intentions to court her very clear, he was still respectful of her boundaries and even put his life on the line to protect her and her kiddos.
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