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Blog Anniversary Giveaway #7: Larissa Ione

September 18, 2009 by Mad

Sadly this is my last giveaway of the week. The week has flown by! 😦 I want to thank you all for helping me celebrate my Blog Anniversary and hope you enjoyed all the goodies offered this week.

Today, I’m sharing my love of Larissa Ione’s Demonica series. PLEASURE UNBOUND, book 1, came out last year and I fell in love. The world Larissa created reminded me a lot of my two favorite shows. Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel. How I loved me some Angel and Spike. *sigh* Broke my heart when both series ended, seeing them on TV now is just not the same, in my opinion. I love the snarkiness of the characters, not to mention the humor and sarcasm in it. Then book 2, DESIRE UNCHAINED came out at the beginning of this year, followed immediately by book 3, PASSION UNLEASHED. The books rapidly took a place on my Keeper Shelf. I loved each book but I have to say, of the brothers, Wraith was my favorite. He was such a bad boy. I’m pretty sure I annoyed the crap out of Larissa with my emails about this series and I was cheering and clapping her on when she said there were more books to come in this series. ECSTASY UNVEILED will be out January 26, 2010. I have to keep reminding myself that it’s not that long a wait. That I can be patient. That I have many many (many!!) books in the TBR waiting to be read but the fangirl in me isn’t listening to my reasons. She wants me to STFU and she wants the next book, doesn’t care about the others in the TBR. 😉

So, for this giveaway, I give you the first three Demonica books and hope the winner enjoys them as much as I did and still do. Leave a comment for the chance to be in the running to win them.

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LI_PU

In a place where ecstasy can cost you your life…

She’s a demon-slayer who hungers for sensual pleasure—but fears it will always be denied her. Until Tayla Mancuso lands in a hospital run by demons in disguise, and the head doctor, Eidolon, makes her body burn with unslakable desire. But to prove her ultimate loyalty to her peers, she must betray the surgeon who saved her life.

Two lovers will dare to risk all.

Eidolon cannot resist this fiery, dangerous woman who fills him with both rage and passion. Not only is she his avowed enemy, but she could very well be the hunter who has been preying upon his people. Torn between his need for the truth and his desire to find his perfect mate before a horrific transformation claims him forever, Eidolon will dare the unthinkable—and let Tayla possess him, body and soul…

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LI_DUnchained

Pleasure is their ultimate weapon . . .

Runa Wagner never meant to fall in love with the sexy stranger who seemed to know her every deepest desire. But she couldn’t resist the unbelievable passion that burned between them, a passion that died when she discovered his betrayal and found herself forever changed. Now, determined to make Shade pay for the transformation that haunts her, Runa searches for him, only to be taken prisoner by his darkest enemy.

A Seminus demon with a love-curse that threatens him with eternal torment, Shade hoped he’d seen the last of Runa and her irresistible charm. But when he wakes up in a dank dungeon chained next to an enraged and mysteriously powerful Runa, he realizes that her effect on him is more dangerous than ever. As their captor casts a spell that bonds them as lifemates, Shade and Runa must fight for their lives and their hearts—or succumb to a madman’s evil plans.

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LI_PUnleashed

Forbidden Temptations…

Serena Kelley is an archaeologist and treasure hunter—and a woman with a secret. Since she was seven, she’s been the keeper of a powerful charm that grants her health and immortality . . . as long as she stays a virgin. But Serena isn’t all that innocent. And when a dangerously handsome stranger brings her to the brink of ecstasy, she wonders if she’s finally met the one man she cannot resist.

Fatal Desires…

Wraith is a Seminus demon with a death wish. But when an old enemy poisons him, he must find Serena and persuade her to give him the only known antidote in the universe—her charm. Yet, as she begins to surrender to his seductions, and Wraith senses the cure is within his grasp, he realizes a horrible truth: he’s falling for the woman whose life he must take in order to save his own.

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And for your viewing pleasure, the cover and blurb of ECSTASY UNVEILED. Out January 2010. Enjoy! 🙂

LI_ecstasyunveiled

A Demon Enslaved…

Lore is a Seminus half-breed demon who has been forced to act as his dark master’s assassin. Now to earn his freedom and save his sister’s life, he must complete one last kill. Powerful and ruthless, he’ll stop at nothing to carry out this deadly mission.

An Angel Tempted…

Idess is an earthbound angel with a wild side sworn to protect the human Lore is targeting. She’s determined to thwart her wickedly handsome adversary by any means necessary—even if that means risking her vow of eternal chastity. But what begins as a simple seduction soon turns into a passion that leaves both angel and demon craving complete surrender.

Torn between duty and desire, Lore and Idess must join forces as they battle their attraction for each other. Because an enemy from the past is rising again—hellbent on vengeance and unthinkable destruction.

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  1. on September 18, 2009 at 7:08 am Amy M

    While I agree that it is sad that your celebration week has come to an end…but man do you know how to throw a party!! I mean, giveaways left and right, fun books, fantastic excerpts. This has been great! I love your blog as it is and have found some fantastic authors along the way.

    So thanks!! 🙂


  2. on September 18, 2009 at 7:25 am RKCharron

    Hi 🙂
    Thank you for the great giveaway.
    All the best,
    @RKCharron
    xoxo


  3. on September 18, 2009 at 7:25 am Jeannie Chambers

    This is a great blog page! Thanks. I can’t wait to dive right in and read these, the covers are tempting enough, but the blurbs are wonderful. Thanks~!


  4. on September 18, 2009 at 7:28 am Tabitha

    The week has come and gone so quickly! You do know how to throw a celebration though and I love all the books you highlighted. If anything, I have added like 10 books to my TBB list to purchase!


  5. on September 18, 2009 at 7:28 am SeriouslyKooky

    oooh I have the first book in this series – an older edition tho. The covers are gorgeous!”


  6. on September 18, 2009 at 7:30 am ann marie

    I can’t believe this week is over. Thanks for throwing your party. Have a great weekend everyone 🙂


  7. on September 18, 2009 at 7:34 am Booklover1335

    I’ve never read any of the demonica novels. I now they are favorites of a lot of readers….but for some reason haven’t picked them up yet. Would love the chance to read them. Thanks for another great giveaway!


  8. on September 18, 2009 at 7:34 am twimom227

    I agree with you 100%. These stories are so fantastic! I think my favorite is Shade!!

    I too am a huge Buffy and Angel fan. Have you checked out Buffy Season 8 and/or Angel After the Fall comic series? Both are fabulous. They take place immediately after their respective shows ended. I have a subscription to both.

    Thanks for the contest!


  9. on September 18, 2009 at 7:35 am Crystal Posey

    I loved, loved, loved the first in this series but haven’t been able to get the 2nd or 3rd, here’s hoping I get them now! ;). I am retweeting this on twitter! Thanks for the contests, this is awesome!


  10. on September 18, 2009 at 7:36 am SusiSunshine

    Thanks for the great giveaway week. I always wanted to read these books. Thanks for the chance.
    Have a nice weekend


  11. on September 18, 2009 at 7:46 am sara hurt

    This series is at the top of my TBB list. I would love to be able to read it. Great giveaway today. Thank you so much. Happy Anniversary. This blog rocks


  12. on September 18, 2009 at 7:48 am Jann

    Please please please enter me! Gosh, would love these books 🙂

    Thank you for the offer!


  13. on September 18, 2009 at 7:53 am Christina

    I would love to read this series. Happy Anniversary and thanks for the great giveaway contest.


  14. on September 18, 2009 at 7:57 am fangstories

    I loved, loved, LOVED this series! Sadly, I don’t own them. 😦 I think I read all three within the span of about a week. I couldn’t put them down.

    If I don’t win, I can guarantee that whoever does will enjoy these steamy demon reads.


  15. on September 18, 2009 at 8:01 am Artemis

    What an awesome week! And yes, this series by Larissa is one of the keepers. Thank you!


  16. on September 18, 2009 at 8:45 am Viv Carlson

    I play an online vampyre game. A friend of mine from there had told me about your blog. After reading, I’m absolutely amazed with what you do. Your blog is great!!

    I’ve added the Demonica series to my “read right away” list.

    Thanks so much for your blogs!!

    V. Carlson


  17. on September 18, 2009 at 9:27 am Lori T

    Wow, another great giveaway! This week has by quickly and it has been lots of fun. Thanks for having such a great week of fun! Congrats on your blog anniversary and I really enjoy visiting your site daily.

    Larissa Ione rocks!!


  18. on September 18, 2009 at 9:27 am Armenia

    I’ve had so much fun this week. Thanks for the awesome giveaways and once again, Happy Blog Anniversary.

    I have not read this series and only know Larissa Ione through her writings as Sydney Croft. It would be fab to start her Demonica series.

    Thanks for the great week!!!


  19. on September 18, 2009 at 9:37 am lorene

    Please, Please, Please !!!! 🙂


  20. on September 18, 2009 at 10:20 am Lisa Guertin

    I haven’t read these yet, but they are all in my TBB list. It would be greatto get them. Great blog. I’ll definitely be checking in regularly.


  21. on September 18, 2009 at 10:26 am Jenn

    Larissa Ione is one hot chick! This series ROCKS! Got the first on e-book and was hooked. Never knew she was Sydney Croft. Please enter me in this treat to end all treats!


  22. on September 18, 2009 at 10:30 am Lavinia

    OMG I absolutely loved the first book and the covers are simply AMAZING… thanks for the contest


  23. on September 18, 2009 at 10:46 am Eva S

    Thanks for this wonderful giveaway week!! I love the first book in this series and would love to read the other books too!


  24. on September 18, 2009 at 10:51 am Stacey

    I can’t wait to read all the Demonica Series. I’ve only the first one, but I couldn’t put it down. I literally stayed up until 5 a.m. to finish it. You know a book is good when you don’t even feel sleepy by 3 a.m!


  25. on September 18, 2009 at 10:56 am Cherie J

    Ooh! I would love to read these. They sound great! Thanks for another awesome contest!


  26. on September 18, 2009 at 11:08 am Katrina

    OMW, I have been dying to get my hands on these. Please enter me. Thanks for the awesome contests!


  27. on September 18, 2009 at 11:20 am Heather

    I haven’t read this series but it sounds delicious. I’ll think I’ll put it on my to get list when I save up some cash.
    Thanks for posting the reviews!


  28. on September 18, 2009 at 11:27 am Crystal W

    Me me Pick me!!! *GRINS*


  29. on September 18, 2009 at 11:29 am PJ K.

    I really enjoyed her Demonica series….cannot wait for the next one!


  30. on September 18, 2009 at 11:31 am Jess

    I love these books! I read my friend’s copies of them. Ironically, she hasn’t read them yet. Lol.


  31. on September 18, 2009 at 11:31 am Sabrina

    You’ve done a great job this week! It is sad it’s almost over though! I’ve had these on my to buy pile forever and never seem to pick them up…would love to win them!

    Thanks!


  32. on September 18, 2009 at 11:38 am breiab5791

    Thanks for a cool giveaway. BTW that new cover is HAWT! Whoever wins is very lucky indeed.


  33. on September 18, 2009 at 12:01 pm TJ

    What a great giveaway! Please enter me. :3


  34. on September 18, 2009 at 12:08 pm Tori Lennox

    What a great giveaway!

    I loved Buffy and Angel too! I especially hated the way the latter ended. I wanted to reach through the TV and smack Joss Whedon for such a horrible, dramatic cliffhanger. 🙂


  35. on September 18, 2009 at 12:12 pm Colleen

    I would really love to have these books… oh my… 😀 Thanks for the chance to win Fatin! 😀


  36. on September 18, 2009 at 12:16 pm Terri W.

    Thanks for all the great giveaways!

    I would love to win these books, I’ve heard great things about them!

    Have a great weekend and good luck everyone!


  37. on September 18, 2009 at 12:20 pm Viki

    I would love these books. Larissa is fantastic. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.


  38. on September 18, 2009 at 12:25 pm Jo K

    Awesome, been wanting to try the Demonica series for some time — it comes with great recomendations.


  39. on September 18, 2009 at 12:26 pm etirv

    Count me in, I haven’t read Larissa Ione!


  40. on September 18, 2009 at 12:31 pm Jennifer

    These are on my TBR list… I would love to finally get my hands on them.

    Thanks for all the fun stuff this week. Congrats on the Anniversary! 🙂


  41. on September 18, 2009 at 12:32 pm Eshani

    Ohhh..I’ve heard such amazing things about these books, and thank you so much for offering them as a prize. It’s also incredibly hard not to drool over those covers, especially the ecstacy unveiled one!
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend =)


  42. on September 18, 2009 at 12:34 pm Donna S

    Thanks for the great week. I have added lots to my wishlist.

    Please include me, this is a series that I have been wanting to start but havent had the chance.


  43. on September 18, 2009 at 12:42 pm Susan

    This week has flown by! Your giveaway contests have been outstanding. I love your blog even though it wreaks havoc on my budget. 😀 Happy Blog Anniversary!

    I have the first book in this series but haven’t read it yet because I’ve been waiting to get the next two. If I’m lucky enough to win them I know who I want to give the extra first book in the series to.


  44. on September 18, 2009 at 12:56 pm Melissa

    Don’t enter me, Fatin~~just wanted to say how happy you made me by introducing me to Larissa’s books….I’ve loved every min. of her Demonica world, and can’t wait for more!!


  45. on September 18, 2009 at 1:22 pm Bonnie H

    Fatin, you are SO generous!! And boy can you throw a party! LOL Dayam I hope I win this…I don’t have any of these, they are at the top of my wish list 😀


  46. on September 18, 2009 at 1:38 pm cyclops8

    Happy Anniversary, Fatin. Thanks for all the giveaways.


  47. on September 18, 2009 at 1:42 pm Tracey D (bl0226)

    The covers are to die for!

    I’m looking forward in starting this series.

    Thanks,
    Tracey


  48. on September 18, 2009 at 1:50 pm Jeanette Juan

    Awesome giveaway and I’m loving the covers!


  49. on September 18, 2009 at 2:19 pm blodeuedd

    Yes they sure look awesome and they are on my wishlist, I need some good demonaction


  50. on September 18, 2009 at 3:02 pm Estella

    The week flew by!
    Thanks for the party.


  51. on September 18, 2009 at 3:40 pm mindy

    these look great thanks


  52. on September 18, 2009 at 4:11 pm Deidre

    I’ve not read any of these books but it sure looks like the heroines are as strong and capable as the heroes.

    Deidre


  53. on September 18, 2009 at 5:01 pm becky jean

    steamy steamy steamy reads! the covers alone look great 🙂


  54. on September 18, 2009 at 6:29 pm Chelsea B.

    Ohh! Now THESE sound like great books! And the covers are AMAZING!!


  55. on September 18, 2009 at 7:23 pm Teresa W

    Would love to get this series!


  56. on September 18, 2009 at 7:29 pm Rhonda

    Great contest and I would love to win these books.


  57. on September 18, 2009 at 8:08 pm Little Lamb Lost

    What darkly delicious books you offer! Happy Anniversary!


  58. on September 18, 2009 at 8:37 pm Sandra

    Wow these look great!! sexxxxy! 🙂


  59. on September 18, 2009 at 8:50 pm Connie B

    Thanks for the Hot Giveaways!!


  60. on September 18, 2009 at 9:01 pm Kris

    I loved the first one but was not able to read the others, I would love a chance to have them all. great prize and happy anniversary again 😉


  61. on September 18, 2009 at 9:05 pm Bella

    Me, please? Me, me, me, me, me — pretty please!!! LOL

    Mad, you throw one hell of a party! And you’re right, this week has flown by! (at least here in blog-land).

    Thanks for another AWESOME giveaway!


  62. on September 18, 2009 at 9:32 pm GSM

    Great contest. Thanks.


  63. on September 18, 2009 at 10:10 pm Raelena

    Count me in please
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com


  64. on September 18, 2009 at 10:32 pm ReadingIsSoMuchFun

    Sad to see the week end but I want to say thank you for giving us a chance to win some very good looking books that I have added to my want/wish list. Good luck to everyone. This has been a great week 🙂

    I would love to be entered to win Larissa’s books. I been hearing great things about this series. I would love to read these books.

    Hugssss
    LindaH


  65. on September 19, 2009 at 12:15 am Mitzi Hinkey

    Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!!! Would love to win, but even if I don’t….I had a great time reading all the interviews this week. It’s been fun!!!


  66. on September 19, 2009 at 5:15 am Laurie G

    Erotica & Demons never would have imagined it!! BUT It sounds intriguing!! I’d love to read the series! Larissa is another new author for me!!


  67. on September 19, 2009 at 8:00 am Kitana

    Larissa’s Demonica Series is Awesome! I love the dynamics of UGH and the Seminus Brothers…Eidolon, Shade and Wraith. The world that Larissa has created is fresh, fun and hotter than anything. To create a whole series around a demon hospital, with 3 of the hottest brothers out there is wonderful.

    Thank you Larissa and I so am looking forward to Lore!


  68. on September 19, 2009 at 9:02 am Calila

    those are some great covers, they really add to the blurb. The books sound really good.



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