Orion

Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld #18

by Ariel Dawn, J.J. King (Illustrator), Gina Kincade (Foreword)

She’s not just another notch in his bow…

Orion thinks the woman is just another mark. Prey. But the fates can be fickle and this time Cupid’s arrow hits the target instead of his.

Trinity is a cursed prophet. She’s given up faith and is ready to move on with her life. That is, until she stumbles into an angel who promises to break her curse… but can he be trusted?

Will Orion and Trinity be able to take the leap and trust in fate?

Orion is book eighteen in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld shared world, filled with sinful angels, sassy heroines, and more.

374 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 6, 2022

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Ariel Dawn is a real life mermaid and self-professed geek with a penchant for a good book and a strong cup of coffee (or tea!).

Ariel writes plot driven paranormal romance, monster romance, reverse harem, and urban fantasy featuring feisty heroines, sinfully delicious heroes, and neurodivergent besties.

As a fellow neurodivergent, when she isn't writing, she can be found cosplaying, attending conventions, or creating all sorts of artwork in her studio. She loves hanging out with family and friends as well as playing video games and board games with her retro gamer husband.

Reviews

[Ash J · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It was super steamy and I enjoyed how we get to see some other characters who have their own stories in this series as well. I've been waiting for Orion's story since I read Hades' book. Can't wait for the next book.

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[Tahnia Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being half angel, half demon, Orion is not welcome to live in Heaven so he has an abode in Hell, right next door to Hades. Orion works as a bounty hunter for both sides and is VERY good at his job. Finding and bringing Trinity to Heaven turns out to be Orion's last bounty-hunting job for either side. This book is funny, maddening, romantic, and steamy, ending in a HEA. Very highly recommended.

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[Morgane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is part of a series of interconnected standalones written by different authors. You can enjoy it without having read the rest of the series, although some characters appear in several books.

Trinity is a mute woman going to a job interview in an upscale café. Orion is a demon-angel hybrid who works as a bounty hunter for both Hell and Heaven. He is tasked with finding a target who will be at a certain cafe at a certain time. When he shows up, he notices Trinity and deducts that she's his target. While looking at her, a magic stone in his pocket starts to vibrate, indicating she's his mate. As an angel suddenly attacks her, he saves her and decides to help her break the curse that causes her to be mute. Can Trinity trust Orion? Can they have a real relationship? Read to find out..

I really liked this book! I read it in 2-3 hours and it's well-written. I love Trinity and Orion and how they start with trust issues and secrets, and end up working together. I also really liked several side characters, and I saw that some of them have their own book in this series (im eying you, Hades! 😉), so I will read that next! I recommend this if you want a fated mates story that's pretty fast burn, but not necessarily instalove... they have to work to get there 😂

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Orion is a bounty hunter who hunts denizens and angels for the Angel Outreach program. His arrow is true every time. Orion is tasked to hunt a level three known as Trinity and the only thing he knows about her is she is human. Trinity has been cursed with tangle tongue meaning she can not speak, she only uses sign language. Not only can Trinity not speak but she is unable to sign what happened to her when she was six years old. When Orion finds Trinity he realizes she is his soulmate, his future, his everything. This is such an exceptional story. Once I started I could not put it down. It is an exciting read and I kept hoping for a HEA and I was beginning to wonder if I was going to get one. The story kept me on the edge of my seat. Absolutely loved Orion and Trinity, loved the story and want more. Fun steamy excellent read!.

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[Bookworm Betty]

We first met Orion and Trinity in a previous book and got a taste of their attraction. This is another great story in this amazing series. Orion is a bounty hunter for both heaven and hell and he has been given the job of bringing in Trinity to the angels. Trinity has been struck dumb since an early age, she says by an angel. But Orion thinks there's another reason underlying why an angel would strike her dumb. There is but Trinity is terrified to tell Orion who it is. As they get closer he decides that he will try to save her instead. But it all goes pear-shaped and he is ordered to bring her to heaven for imprisonment to keep hell and heaven safe. But Orion is not finished with his job...
Another great read with lots of action, twists and turns and hot romance.
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[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Orion by Ariel Dawn is the next offering in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld series. This multi-author series is an amazing undertaking that delivers enthralling reads by some of the best authors! Each read follows a different God, Goddess, Legend or Mythical being and tells a heartwarming and sexy tale of them finding their HEA. Each read is linked through the Speed Dating process and DeLux Cafe but can be read as stand-alone. Orion and Trinity's story is the eighteenth story and just as fresh and sexy as the others. Orion is a bounty hunter and Trinity is his next target... Or is she?

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[StormEnchantra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpected Love and Twists
A tongue tied prophet, Trinity, attempts a normal life. A hunter Orion tasked to find her and bring her in. What could go wrong? If you like strong female leads, steamy books, action, mystery and the rest of the series you'll love this one! I can’t get enoughbof the series! Each book is different but good. If you have read Hades you met the characters then. It's not necessary to read it though to enjoy this book. If you haven't started this series this is the perfect place and time. Enjoy our fiesty heroine and smoking hot hunter!.

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[Ramona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another engaging story in this series. I loved both characters in this somewhat enemies to lover's story. Orion Arcarius, a bounty hunter angel, has been given a level three assignment which leads to Trinity Green a cursed prophet who can't speak about her curse or to others. They meet at the DeLux cafe while Trinity is looking for a job to wash dishes during the speed dating event. Once Orion sees her, he realizes she's his fated mate when the Diviner stone heats up. What occurs is a romantic story I couldn't put down as Orion tries to find a way to break Trinity's curse. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jenn H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another fantastic read to this series world!! Orion is a hunter for both Heaven and He’ll and this time is charged with bringing in someone for Heaven. However things get a tad tricky when the divining stone in his pocket pushes out mate when he meets Trinity. Trinity lost her voice when she saw something she’s shouldn’t have years ago. Can she get Orion on her side to believe her and go against what his has been charged to do? Their passions are strong but will of be enough. Yup this is a must read!.

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[Cynthia Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 18 Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld shared world the story for Orion and Trinity is a cursed prophet. Oh be still my heart was Orion the bad guy or good guy? What was this boss's plan all along? this book will have you questioning everything but true love and mates are a real thing. I loved how Orion and Trinity seem to have the same thoughts and rescue each other too. I loved how this one gives you insight into the other book Hades. can not wait for the next book.

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[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed this couple. Orion had to decide what he wanted and if he was going to avoid a job to not turn in Trinity. Trinity’s story was definitely interesting, it was definitely unexpected. Orion was sweet and took care of Trinity. The story was very engaging and kept me wondering how they were going to get a happily ever after. My heart about broke when Orion was faced with another difficult choice, you have to read and see how it all worked out. I highly recommend this fun, engaging read, with great characters. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet, complicated romance. The hunter is given a job and he completes it, however this job finds an interesting target on the receiving end of his job. Things get complicated and out of hand for a bit. Orion does his best to do the right thing and things get tense and tantalizing! Not all is as it seems, both sides have good and bad mixed in. The ending was a bit of a shock but worked itself out to a great ending!
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[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ariel Dawn spins a fascinating story about Orion and Trinity. He is a hunter and she is his mark. Orion quickly finds out there is more to Trinity than what he has been told. He goes to great lengths to find out just what that is.

I love that this story is happening at the same time of Hades story is. The characters are fascinating, the romantic scenes are fiery, and the storyline will draw you in from the very first page, then not let go until the last one.

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[Debbie Eyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Back into the speed dating world we go and this time it is Orion and Trinity’s story and go boy is it good. ! So Orion is the hunter and it turns out Trinity is who is is having to hunt down until he discovers that she is his true mate. It’s complicated, it’s tense, it’s suspenseful and there’s twists and turns that will keep you spinning as we follow this couple on their steamy and romantic journey hopefully towards their hea. It’s an awesome series with incredible characters and each addition is more and more addictive.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Orion, The Hunter, is tracking down denizens and angels for the Angel Outreach program. As a bounty hunter, he is very well paid and his arrow always rings true. Now he's tasked with bringing in Trinity Green, a human who's cursed with tangle tongue, unable to speak or tell what happened to her at six years old. When Orion spots her, he immediately recognizes his mate. When Trinity enters the DeLux Cafe, she is sure that someone is watching her, and that someone turned out to be Orion. Trinity is not what Orion expected, she's everything he needs. 

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

better

Better than the first two by this author in this series (Hectate & Hades) but the plot was still confusing. I never did figure out what her visions meant. I liked Orion & Trinity though, they were well developed characters with deeper emotions. I was also confused by all the tv & movie references, as someone who seldom watches tv & movies, I had no reference to figure what was meant which was annoying. I either had to skip it or google it. I’m still not sure who Michael Scott is or Jim as too many references came up.

[Debbie Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. A job for Orios leads him to love with Trinity. Trinity was cursed when she was six for seeing the wrong thing. Orion might have been forced to hand her over, but he planned to rescue her. I liked how Trinity's escape and Orion's rescue happened at the same time. Even better is that the right ones were punished.

[Sondra Olbrias · Rating 4 out of 5]

Orion is used to tracking down and obtaining various criminals. Yet somehow this time is different Trinity was right where she is supposed to be. However she is also his soul mate and she actually seems very innocent in all ways. Trinity happened to be in the wrong place at the worst time. She found herself cursed and unable to convince anyone of what happened. Trust has never come easy so believing Orion will help is hard. Yes things feel right but how can anyone help after all this time.

[Caroline Doig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing addition to this series with all of these wonderful authors and this is Orion’s and Trinity’s story, wow there’s 18 books in this series and there’s more to come and I can’t wait. Orion is a bounty hunter he is sent on a job at the DeLux Cafe all he knows is that his bounty is a female human and when he spots Trinity he realises that she is his mark and his fated mate. I loved this story and the characters and I definitely recommend this book/ series.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Orion is a half angel half demon. He's tasked to bring in Trinity to Heaven for a crime. When he meets Trinity at the speed dating Cafe, where she seeking a job, he realizes she's his fated mate. Now he sets out to help her remove a curse and find a way to help her from being a target of heaven's jailer. Lots of steamy time and plenty of drama and a little but of action.

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[Natasha Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Orion was half angel half demon and never really fit in until he became a bounty Hunter. He was sent to the DeLux Cafe to get his next mark. Trinity was cursed to be mute and at the DeLux Cafe for an interview. As soon as they meet Orion knows she is his one. Amazing story, well written, with love, romance, danger, amazing chemistry and a truly wonderful HEA.

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[Deb Le · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am enjoying this series so much. The interpretations of myths and legends are quite different from what I expected but in a good way. Trinity and Orion have great chemistry but things are very complicated. Tons of surprises plus insights into other stories in this series. Beautifully crafted, I loved this one.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us a wonderful story that pulls us into the lives of Orion and Trinity and does not let go. We are introduced to Gods/Goddesses, Demons, Angels and Supernaturals. The story keeps us turning the pages with connection, mystery, danger and steam.

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[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a great addition to this wonderful series! Such an engaging and exciting story! Orion and Trinity were both amazing! A mystery that holds you captivated and on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens. An excellent read that I very highly recommend!.

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[Kat M · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was another great entry in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld series, I've been enjoying the other books in the series and this was just as strong. I loved the concept and the characters within, i'm excited to read more from the author and this series.

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[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Orion finds an unexpected challenge and a number of surprises instead of just another conquest

heat, humor and insights are hallmarks of the underworld speed dating collection- one he$$ of a bunch of hot reading.

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[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Orion and Trinity's story is captivating from the start and a perfect addition from the start. Orion is the hunter and his is looking at Trinity, but he has to make a choice.

Great read that grabs you from the start.

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[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book eighteen in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld series. Trinity a cursed prophet and god Orion's story is well written with a good storyline that held my interest throughout. There is suspense, drama, danger, a villain, romance, it was a fun story to read. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sissy Satterfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great story! The whole concept of this story was awesome and having it happening along with another one was brilliant! I loved the way Trinity and Orion found each other. They really work as a couple and having a happy ending was Great! I Loved It!!! No Spoilers, you need to read it!.

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[Tasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another fantastic book for this series. It’s well written with curses, fated mates, a prophet, steamy scenes and much more. The characters, storyline and world building are amazing with lots of detail. I was hooked from the start.

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