About this title: For centuries, Rydstrom, fallen king of the Rage Demons, has fought to seize his crown, never relenting, until he is tricked into the lair of a exquisite enchantress. If she can tempt him to her bed, everything he's worked for will be lost. Sabine the Sorceress of Illusions has long accepted her fate: to seduce a demon king. But once she kisses the brutal warrior, she realizes seduction is far from the punishment she'd feared. Yet just when they begin to fall for each other, one will be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice. Will Sabine give up the only life she knows to save her demon? Or ...
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Date Published: 2009
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Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 352 pages. Bestselling author kresley cole continues her immortals after dark series with this sixth installment, a scorching tale of a ruthless demon king bent on reclaiming his kingdom and the wicked sorceress who'll use all her wiles to stop him...(Paperback) read more
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Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781416580942ISBN:1416580948
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"Prisoners of Love - well of Lust -- Sensual Torture for Rydstrom and his mate
Kiss of a Demon King intersects briefly with his brother Cade's story in the previous Immortals After Dark book so that coming into KoaDK we already know that: Rydstrom is kidnapped by Sabine the sorceress of Illusions (sister to his enemy), that Sabine is `his woman' the mate that Rydstrom has spent 1500 years searching for, and that Sabine drives Rydstrom crazy - and boy does she ever.
Rydstrom, from what we've seen of him in previous books, has always been so logic-driven and controlled and focused on regaining his lost kingdom above all else. The wicked selfish devious Sabine at first seems so mismatched a mate, that it looks like fate has played a joke on the long suffering demon who never lies. But even though Sabine shakes up Rydstrom's world and makes him question whether what he always thought he wanted is truly what he actually needs, there is never any question that he wants her - even when he doesn't want to want her.
Sabine and Rydstrom both take turns as captor and captive, with Sabine first taking Rydstrom prisoner and submitting him to sensual torture in order to extract a marriage vow from him and then, Rydstrom turning the tables and kidnapping Sabine when he escapes in order to extract his own lust laden revenge. This means that the story is plenty steamy, since a good portion of the book is foreplay for the pair. But up until the last third of the book their relationship is more of a battle for dominance than a romance and Sabine's capitivity goes on a bit too long for me once Rydstrom is off doing `king stuff' and she is no longer his sole focus.
One of my favorite parts of the book though was at the very start before all the steamy stuff, where Sabine tells the story of her many deaths to a group of prisoners while on a raid with her sister to steal some poor witch's power, what a great intro to her character. I love the fact that Sabine is a powerful in her own right, and of course that fact that she challenges Rydstrom's control and literally almost drives him crazy with lust - not to mention just plain insane in general - was a bonus. And even though the emotional 'break' that allows Sabine to finally seek the HEA-enabling-trust from Rydstrom's wasn't entirely in character - this is a woman who on the verge of death who still plots and schemes - I really like that Sabine still keeps her smart and wicked edge when all is said and done.
I enjoyed Kiss of a Demon King though I think that Cade's story, Dark Desires After Dusk (The Immortals After Dark, Book 5), is still my favorite. Even though "Kiss" and "Dark Desires" are sort of a mini duo within the IAD series, this one is so much about Sabine and Rydstrom and less about the quest to regain the kingdom, that I think that you could probably read this without having read the previous book, but having read both, it was nice to see Cade finally get his due here."
"I really liked the other books in this series but just couldn't get into this one. The heroine is beyond boring and I just didn't give a rat's ass how it was going to end. I think I made it to page 100 before I gave up on it. Hopefully the next in the series will return to the previous writing style and be worth the $7.99 price."
"Another great installment of the Immortals After Dark series. I liked the fact that Rydstrom actually tried to think through how to change Sabine's mind about him. "Do nothing irrevocable." IMO, a good motto for a demon king trying to deal with a contrary sorceress."
"Kiss of the Demon King by Kresley Cole Paranormal Romance- January 20, 2009
5 stars
Kresley Cole has written another WINNER! After I finished it I re-read it to enjoy the experience again. And it was better the second time!
For those not familiar with Kresley Cole's Immortals Series, this book might be a little difficult to follow since many of the characters have been introduced in previous books. Also, if you don't like starting right into the middle of a series, I suggest you start with her earlier books.
The Immortals Series has it all: Valkyrie, Vampires, Ghosts, Demons, Sorcerers, Shifters, and Sirens. All interact with each other and have their own style and distinctive personality. What I find irresistible about her series is that she really makes you believe in her characters and doesn't insult your intelligence with easy, cut and dried situations. All her books get me teary-eyed and make me fall in love with her main characters.
Sabine is the Queen of Illusion. She captures the Demon King, Rydstom with the intention of seducing him. Sabine knows she is Rydstom's true mate, the only female Rydston can reach sexual satisfaction with and produce an heir. However, Sabine has kept herself from Rydstom because she cherishes her independence. She is no man's plaything. Sabine is cunning as well as head-strong and feisty. When she realizes that having a child with Rydstom is a rare bargaining chip to achieve freedom from her ruthless brother Omort, she decides to tempt Rydstom and torture him into submission.
King Rydstom is a Demon King without a kingdom. Ever since the evil sorcerer Omort took over his kingdom, and corrupted it, Rydstom has tirelessly attempted to retake his lost kingdom without success. When he finds himself in the dungeon of his old castle, being tempted by the intoxicating allure of Sabine, the sister of his immortal enemy, he is outraged. Rydstom can't believe how Sabine sets him afire; for countless years he has searched for his chosen mate and never felt this hunger. Distressed and angered by his lust for the amoral sister of his nemesis, Rydstom battles his desire for revenge against the desires of his body and heart.
Both characters are strong willed opposites. Together they are like oil and fire. He's stoic, she's sassy, add their snappy dialogue and you have book that keeps the pages turning. There were many times the character had me laughing. I love how Sabine chipped away at Rydstom's serious demeanor. I found it touching when Rydstom actions make Sabine feel cherished and protected.
This a book to be savored. If only for the characters' wild courtship. Kresley Cole has woven a spellbinding tale of romance and adventure that captured my imagination and kept me wanting MORE.
Reviewed by Steph from Bookaholics Romance Book Club"
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