Desire Unchained

Demonica, Book 2

By: Larissa Ione

Narrated by: Hillary Huber

Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

©2008 Larissa Ione (P)2011 Hachette

Really good. But narration change was a mistake.

This is a great series. I liked Shade, and this is a nice continuation of the Demonica series. The series would have benefitted from narration continuity. The first book is so good, it would be hard to match. The change in narration took away from the overall story. This story is not as good as Eidelon and Tayla's, but it is still an A-/B+. The next story is great too. I highly recommend this series.

Surprisingly Better than the 1st Installment

Based on the earlier reviews, I began reading with some trepidation thinking that I might be wasting my time. I expected not to like the narration specifically. I suspect most of us like it when a series maintains the original narrator. This is the first series in which the change in narration didn't bother me at all. It appears that each installment of the series uses a different narrator which makes for it having its own personality in that regard. Familiar with Huber from the Lara Adrian series, I found she did a fair job distinguishing among characters.

That said, "Desire..." draws from many of the characters from Book 1 while incorporating new ones. Ione does a good job building from Book 1 with relationship to situations/experiences shallowly mentioned in the earlier edition. Also, the brothers Eidolon and Wraith play a central role in the plot of "Desire..." as well.

As opposed to "Pleasure... Book 1," this book infuses romantic tensions from more than just that of the main characters. The secondary characters of Gem (Tayla's sister) and Kye (Aegis commander) develop their relationship further from where Book 1 left off. Most notable is the romantic tension between the main characters of Shade and Runa that is central to the story is not that which we typically experience. The sexual tension/frustration has a psychological component of domination that can easily give most readers pause. I found myself cracking up at Runa's reactions/demands/expectations. For me, I found the romantic element of the story kind of refreshing.

Love it!

This book is amazing, and the narrator did a wonderful job! The story is great, the characters are awesome, and this author has got it going in! I hope she keeps writing. I wish the narrator read all of these books.

Demons Rock

This books keeps you wanting more. More about the brothers E,Shade and Wraith and more about the slightly dysfunctional hospital. Larissa does an good job of building several different stories with the story. You will find yourself just as interested in the secondary characters like Gem as you do with the main characters Runa and Shade. The female werewolf and demon pull you into their sensuous and emotional love affair. Another good listen in the Demonica series

Awesome paranormal romance

loved it!! my type of story. I definitely want to read the others in the series now.

Totally addictive lose sleep series

I had this series as physical books, kindle books and audible-- I didn't even realize it. So yeah I love this series! In my top 5 of best series.

Good book, great narrator

I really like the Demonica-series! The first book is better, but this one is still a good listen :)
The narrator is great, I like her a lot.

Superb

WOW, is all I can say...start at the beginning of the series and read them all!!!!

Excellent Story but not particularly hot.

While this was penned by an expert writer, this story will not have you reaching for your mechanical man. It is a fun read and doesn't skimp on the details. It's just not particularly fantasy provoking. I'm going to read more from this author, but I'll be looking elsewhere for "inspiration".

My new favorite series

This is my new favorite series. It outshines Black Dagger Brothehood, One foot in the grave, Magic Breaks, and rivals Immortals After Dark. She writes such incredible storylines without jumps in logic.