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An Illicit Seduction
"I can't even see straight until I've had my face in between your legs."
After a night of heavy drinking with her coworkers, Seraph succumbs to an erotic dream in where she receives pleasure beyond her wildest imagination. It’s a brand of filthy that she enjoys but something about it is simultaneously wrong, though she can't put her finger on why. What she does know is that she can’t deny how good it feels and isn’t sure she wants it to stop.
When she awakens mid-climax, she comes face to face with a nightmare that she can’t escape. At every turn he’s there, and he won’t take no for an answer. As she is relentlessly pursued, her defenses crumble until she has no fight left in her—just as he intended.
After a night of heavy drinking with her coworkers, Seraph succumbs to an erotic dream in where she receives pleasure beyond her wildest imagination. It’s a brand of filthy that she enjoys but something about it is simultaneously wrong, though she can't put her finger on why. What she does know is that she can’t deny how good it feels and isn’t sure she wants it to stop.
When she awakens mid-climax, she comes face to face with a nightmare that she can’t escape. At every turn he’s there, and he won’t take no for an answer. As she is relentlessly pursued, her defenses crumble until she has no fight left in her—just as he intended.
178 pages, Paperback
Published April 19, 2020
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Chencia C. Higgins
38 books502 followersChencia C. Higgins is just a girl from Texas who has made it her mission to create stories in which sassy, southern Black women are loved out loud. Her Carina Adores debut, D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding, was a New York Times best romance of 2022. When she isn't hunkered down in her writing cave, Chencia can be found with her nose in a book, saving recipes on Pinterest for things she’ll never make, and dreaming about travelling even further south for the winter.
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November 21, 2020
I was not ready! I wasn't even a little bit prepared. I don't know what I was expecting but, this was NOT it. After reading An Illicit Seduction, if given the opportunity, I'm not 100% sure I wouldn't say no to my own personal incubus. Purely from a research perspective of course.😏😏😏 One reviewer said, "have your pantyliners on deck" and she did not lie. Whew chile! This was my first book by Chencia Higgins and, let me tell y'all, she did the damn thing! I look forward to reading more from her.
April 21, 2020
Do Not Read Without Protection
Y'all, when I tell you to bring panty liners and maybe even some extra panties before reading this book, that's exactly what I mean. If good old filth is what you want, you have come to the right place. Chencia is not to be played with in this here book.
Five stars and a wash rag!!!
Y'all, when I tell you to bring panty liners and maybe even some extra panties before reading this book, that's exactly what I mean. If good old filth is what you want, you have come to the right place. Chencia is not to be played with in this here book.
Five stars and a wash rag!!!
December 9, 2023
A hot little dark paranormal romance featuring kissing cousins and an incubus.
May 7, 2024
“Your orgasms became mines when I started pulling them mf out of you like candy bars from a vending machine” well shiiiiiiii empty that mf out theeennnnnnn!!! 😆🤣😩💦💦💦😈😈😈
Baby!! When I saw the first sentence in the synopsis, I knew a time was getting ready to be had and chyyyyy a time was had!!! This was a reading EXPERIENCE and I wasn’t ready and neither were my ladies parts to enjoy this book as much as I did!!! I meannnnnn if my man ain’t insatiable for me like Damien and his demon peen, tongue and fingers 🗣️SEND HIM BACK!! I mean who scoops cum out of a vajayjay and feeds it to their partner 🥵🔥🥵🔥I’ve don’t some nasty thangs in my life but that’s a new one for me! 😅🫠
Kissing cousins Seraph and Damien are only related by marriage and not by blood 😳😅 let’s get that out the way 🤣 but it is clear that he’s had a crush on her for as long as he can remember, after a night of fun in NOLA, Seraph wakes up to a sexual experience she won’t soon forget and when she realizes who the other participant is she didn’t know what to make of her mind nor body’s reaction.
The way this story developed had me thinking I knew what was going on but I wasn’t completely sure until mid way! I realllllllly enjoyed how everything came together! Seraph’s mama and friends were a hot mess and they definitely made the story that much better! I have zero complaints! This was my first reading experience by this author and I look forward to more in the future!
Baby!! When I saw the first sentence in the synopsis, I knew a time was getting ready to be had and chyyyyy a time was had!!! This was a reading EXPERIENCE and I wasn’t ready and neither were my ladies parts to enjoy this book as much as I did!!! I meannnnnn if my man ain’t insatiable for me like Damien and his demon peen, tongue and fingers 🗣️SEND HIM BACK!! I mean who scoops cum out of a vajayjay and feeds it to their partner 🥵🔥🥵🔥I’ve don’t some nasty thangs in my life but that’s a new one for me! 😅🫠
Kissing cousins Seraph and Damien are only related by marriage and not by blood 😳😅 let’s get that out the way 🤣 but it is clear that he’s had a crush on her for as long as he can remember, after a night of fun in NOLA, Seraph wakes up to a sexual experience she won’t soon forget and when she realizes who the other participant is she didn’t know what to make of her mind nor body’s reaction.
The way this story developed had me thinking I knew what was going on but I wasn’t completely sure until mid way! I realllllllly enjoyed how everything came together! Seraph’s mama and friends were a hot mess and they definitely made the story that much better! I have zero complaints! This was my first reading experience by this author and I look forward to more in the future!
March 1, 2021
4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Style: African American Dark Romance
Story: 3/5
Enjoyment: 4/5
Dark Level: 1.5/5
Sexual Level: SEX-CITINGLY GOOD
Triggers: Yes
Violence: No
Male: Sexy & Demanding
Series: No
Pages: 180
Audio: Good
Kindle Unlimited: No
STORY:
I enjoyed this. I was a little worried after reading the first 3 to 4 chapters, but the book maintains my attention. It’s explicit with a tiny sprinkle of paranormal thrown in. Don’t let the paranormal aspect deter you as it was incorporated well. My only dissatisfaction was the ending. It felt abrupt. There is so much I could say, but that would contain spoilers, a lot of spoilers with wanting to know more in the way the story ended. Apart from the ending, the positives out weigh the negatives leaving me to really like this book. This story was told from Seraph’s POV and I liked the way she conveyed the story to me and how it flowed. Damien, smh, no words.
CHEMISTRY:
Damien, I secretly think he made Seraph need an ice pack for her V spot every other day. Sexually, it was a lot, but I personally felt it didn’t take away from the storyline where I felt as though it was too much sex. Now, with saying that, this is a dark romance and for me that is not only the story but sexually. There were some non consent scenes so this could be a trigger for some. Note, reading the full story explains certain things (this is not justifying actions).
SECONDARY CHARACTERS
I love Seraph’s mother and her friends. I need her mother in my life, blunt and funny. Although I liked her friends, no one stood out where you would want to see a story for them.
Overall, loved this story. It was satisfying up to 95% but I can live with that.
***I don’t equate these stories to real life. It’s about personal taste and what you would or want to tolerate with the books you read. I know we all have different opinions and preferences with what we read and hope this review was helpful.
Style: African American Dark Romance
Story: 3/5
Enjoyment: 4/5
Dark Level: 1.5/5
Sexual Level: SEX-CITINGLY GOOD
Triggers: Yes
Violence: No
Male: Sexy & Demanding
Series: No
Pages: 180
Audio: Good
Kindle Unlimited: No
STORY:
I enjoyed this. I was a little worried after reading the first 3 to 4 chapters, but the book maintains my attention. It’s explicit with a tiny sprinkle of paranormal thrown in. Don’t let the paranormal aspect deter you as it was incorporated well. My only dissatisfaction was the ending. It felt abrupt. There is so much I could say, but that would contain spoilers, a lot of spoilers with wanting to know more in the way the story ended. Apart from the ending, the positives out weigh the negatives leaving me to really like this book. This story was told from Seraph’s POV and I liked the way she conveyed the story to me and how it flowed. Damien, smh, no words.
CHEMISTRY:
Damien, I secretly think he made Seraph need an ice pack for her V spot every other day. Sexually, it was a lot, but I personally felt it didn’t take away from the storyline where I felt as though it was too much sex. Now, with saying that, this is a dark romance and for me that is not only the story but sexually. There were some non consent scenes so this could be a trigger for some. Note, reading the full story explains certain things (this is not justifying actions).
SECONDARY CHARACTERS
I love Seraph’s mother and her friends. I need her mother in my life, blunt and funny. Although I liked her friends, no one stood out where you would want to see a story for them.
Overall, loved this story. It was satisfying up to 95% but I can live with that.
***I don’t equate these stories to real life. It’s about personal taste and what you would or want to tolerate with the books you read. I know we all have different opinions and preferences with what we read and hope this review was helpful.
November 8, 2023
I Enjoyed It!
Story 5/5
Narration 5/5
An Illicit Seduction: a Dark Erotic Experience (Taboo & Voodoo Book1) by Chencia C. Higgins is a good erotic book!
I had a good time!🔥🥵🔥
I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a steamy romance story with supernatural elements.
Story 5/5
Narration 5/5
An Illicit Seduction: a Dark Erotic Experience (Taboo & Voodoo Book1) by Chencia C. Higgins is a good erotic book!
I had a good time!🔥🥵🔥
I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a steamy romance story with supernatural elements.
April 15, 2020
Damon has a unrequited crush on his cousin (by marriage) Seraph, she doesn't know just how much he wants her because he's shy. Even if she did, she wouldn't be interested--he's family! Well, that was the old Damon. The new Damon is a beast in more ways than one, and he's very, very convincing at getting what he wants, whenever he wants it.
Sweltering. Spicy. Scorching! Searing. Sizzling. Flaming. Blistering. Blazing. Sexy! Smokin' Hot! Highly, highly Recommended! Read It Now!
Shout Out to Dee's Reading Zone for hipping me to this sizzling read.
Sweltering. Spicy. Scorching! Searing. Sizzling. Flaming. Blistering. Blazing. Sexy! Smokin' Hot! Highly, highly Recommended! Read It Now!
Shout Out to Dee's Reading Zone for hipping me to this sizzling read.
April 14, 2020
I feel like I was just in some type of warped all black episode of Charmed!!
This book took me all the way out! At first, I didn’t know how I felt about it. I kept saying “ion know about this” and I would take a break, but I reached that point in the book where I kept repeating “whaaattt?l” “stoppp” ... I was hooked!
Those sex scenes... GOOD LORDT! HOTTTT!!
The ending was perfect!!
Bravo Ms. Higgins for keeping us on the edge of our seats!!
This book took me all the way out! At first, I didn’t know how I felt about it. I kept saying “ion know about this” and I would take a break, but I reached that point in the book where I kept repeating “whaaattt?l” “stoppp” ... I was hooked!
Those sex scenes... GOOD LORDT! HOTTTT!!
The ending was perfect!!
Bravo Ms. Higgins for keeping us on the edge of our seats!!
April 7, 2020
Ok woooooow. I know now to never expect the same book twice from CHENCIAAAAAA and this is exactly why, because WOW. That was WILD, unexpected, an actual roller coaster ride. Great job, my friend.
February 19, 2024
I happened upon this little gem on Everand audio..and let me tell you! What a wonderful unique ,ultra steamy paranormal wow of an erotic surprise!
Chencia has an enviable sexily creative imagination that fulfilled on so many levels! She pens an unrequited love and yearning so strong and compelling that it broke barriers and came back from the grips of demonic possession... and the great be beyond unscathed !
Not to be missed and although it quenches erotic requirements the finale hints at fait accompli ...that this love although it may have been predestined need a boost from below👿 🔥to negate a stubborn woman's preconceived notions!
FYI... Just wanted to clarify as other reviewers mentioned they are cousins. No incest They are cousins by marriage.
Chencia has an enviable sexily creative imagination that fulfilled on so many levels! She pens an unrequited love and yearning so strong and compelling that it broke barriers and came back from the grips of demonic possession... and the great be beyond unscathed !
Not to be missed and although it quenches erotic requirements the finale hints at fait accompli ...that this love although it may have been predestined need a boost from below👿 🔥to negate a stubborn woman's preconceived notions!
FYI... Just wanted to clarify as other reviewers mentioned they are cousins. No incest They are cousins by marriage.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 12, 2022
NOPE not for me 😬😬😬😬
RTC
RTC
April 11, 2020
Wow...
That was unexpected. It was hot..It was sexy. Wow. Definitely jumped into my top 10 for this year. The premise was unexpected and the way the author approached the supernatural theme was sexy as hell!!! A must read for sure. 5 stars. #BringSparePanties 😂😂😂😂😃😄😍
That was unexpected. It was hot..It was sexy. Wow. Definitely jumped into my top 10 for this year. The premise was unexpected and the way the author approached the supernatural theme was sexy as hell!!! A must read for sure. 5 stars. #BringSparePanties 😂😂😂😂😃😄😍
March 27, 2023
👺
I'm not sure how to review this book other than to say it's an age gap, kissing cousins, sex demon plot. Fill in the blanks 🤷🏾♀️
CN: dubious consent, unprotected sex, breath play, bus accident, conjuring gone wrong,
I'm not sure how to review this book other than to say it's an age gap, kissing cousins, sex demon plot. Fill in the blanks 🤷🏾♀️
CN: dubious consent, unprotected sex, breath play, bus accident, conjuring gone wrong,
August 2, 2022
Sexy, spicy, forbidden romance and baby is it forbidden 😩😩😩 I loved it!
June 29, 2022
Whew! This was my first read by this author and I was not disappointed. There were so many moving parts to this story that I didn’t know left from right and up from down.
I absolutely loved the ride this author took the reader on. I can’t wait to dive more into other books penned by this author.
Happy reading 💖
I absolutely loved the ride this author took the reader on. I can’t wait to dive more into other books penned by this author.
Happy reading 💖
April 18, 2020
This was definitely an erotic experience!
The author delved deep and showed us just what your deepest, darkest desire looks like when you surrender to it.
The manifestation of Damon and Seraph's desire will have you clutching, if not your pearls, onto something real tight.
This ride will have you questioning if you're actually reading the words on the page or just how real it all is. Your imagination will be blown! Your wig will definitely lift and shift but when it's all over, it will be sitting tight and right.
Be brave like others have and grab this book and enjoy the journey. You can handle it!
The author delved deep and showed us just what your deepest, darkest desire looks like when you surrender to it.
The manifestation of Damon and Seraph's desire will have you clutching, if not your pearls, onto something real tight.
This ride will have you questioning if you're actually reading the words on the page or just how real it all is. Your imagination will be blown! Your wig will definitely lift and shift but when it's all over, it will be sitting tight and right.
Be brave like others have and grab this book and enjoy the journey. You can handle it!
September 9, 2020
So consent really doesn't mean anything right??? I could not even finish the book. I understand that it was supposed to be and erotic novel with an "alpha male" but this was not that . There's a difference between seduction and coercion, this just felt like coercion. I tried giving it a chance but after Damon doesn't listen to her protests and continues in her mothers kitchen and then proceeds to call her non-stop, then turn up at her house, i couldn't read anymore, it felt very stalkerish. This book felt rapey
July 9, 2022
Wow.. I did not know what to expect from this book. I will say I tried to read it a while back and couldn’t get into it but the audiobook really did it! I was clutching my pearls and gasping every few minutes lol!
January 17, 2024
Spicy
Hot hot HOT story along with a few surprises. Hmmm what other books have this author written? Need to download now, lol.
Hot hot HOT story along with a few surprises. Hmmm what other books have this author written? Need to download now, lol.
July 2, 2021
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I went from being scared to laughing my ass off to fanning myself with this book. This is not a romance by any means but a taboo erotic book so beware! It has dubious consent.
I was not expecting the twist that this book had but it definitely made the whole consent situation more tricky, I was definitely bothered by how harassed the main character was but I pushed through to the end and while it wasn't the best it was still an interesting experience.
The smut was good but it could have been hotter all things considered.
I went from being scared to laughing my ass off to fanning myself with this book. This is not a romance by any means but a taboo erotic book so beware! It has dubious consent.
I was not expecting the twist that this book had but it definitely made the whole consent situation more tricky, I was definitely bothered by how harassed the main character was but I pushed through to the end and while it wasn't the best it was still an interesting experience.
The smut was good but it could have been hotter all things considered.
July 13, 2022
A super entertaining and steamy romance novela.
I was not prepared for how steamy it is neither the little pnr surprise element in it!
I am a little obsessed and know I will return to this many more times. Its a fun time and a well fleshed out storyline despite it being a novella.
I super recommend!
I was not prepared for how steamy it is neither the little pnr surprise element in it!
I am a little obsessed and know I will return to this many more times. Its a fun time and a well fleshed out storyline despite it being a novella.
I super recommend!
April 30, 2020
Damon and Seraph !!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
An Illicit Seduction is a well written erotic story. The H/h Damon and Seraph have a hell of a journey ! Chencia C. Higgins is an awesome storyteller. I didn't see this coming but I loved it. I read it straight through...Check it out ❤
An Illicit Seduction is a well written erotic story. The H/h Damon and Seraph have a hell of a journey ! Chencia C. Higgins is an awesome storyteller. I didn't see this coming but I loved it. I read it straight through...Check it out ❤
October 17, 2020
Illicit indeed! I have been wanting to dive into this authors work for a minute and this book was recommended to me so I said why not. When I tell you this book was so freaking good, nasty and weird as hell. It was the perfect book for the middle of spooky season. I don’t want to ruin it so all I’m gonna say is read it because it is really good!
October 17, 2020
Wait a minute!
I wasnt ready but I buckled in and took the ride! Sheesh...! I never saw it coming! This was my first read by this author but won't be my last.
I wasnt ready but I buckled in and took the ride! Sheesh...! I never saw it coming! This was my first read by this author but won't be my last.
October 31, 2021
First read by Chen
This was my first read by Chencia and I was so entertained. I wasn’t expecting that twist in the story, but it was good. Won’t be the last read.
This was my first read by Chencia and I was so entertained. I wasn’t expecting that twist in the story, but it was good. Won’t be the last read.
December 29, 2023
3.5 rounded up
June 28, 2024
Short and steamy.
March 5, 2025
3.5 stars
April 1, 2023
A short and sweet paranormal novella
December 13, 2020
I am down for a dark romance. I am down for an erotic romance. But I’m what I’m not down for is a romance that has dubious consent. Or really the lack of consent which is what is in this book. From the moment Damon presses up against Seraph with his hard penis, I knew that there was gonna be a problem. Seraph never gave any indication that she was attracted to Damon. None. Nada. Zilch. So why would he do that?! Unprovoked. The lack of consent gets worse from there.
I had no idea there was going to be a supernatural element to this story. So I was hella shocked when that was introduced.
The ending was not good. It just didn’t make any sense. This is definitely not a romance by any means.
I had no idea there was going to be a supernatural element to this story. So I was hella shocked when that was introduced.
The ending was not good. It just didn’t make any sense. This is definitely not a romance by any means.
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