Review - Succubi Like it Hot

Title: Succubi Like it Hot
Author: Jill Myles
Genre: Paranormal
Rating: B-
Sensuality: Hot
Book Disclosure: I purchased a used copy.

Succubi Like it Hot is the second book in Jill Myles' The Succubus Diaries series. Jackie Brighton a newly turned succubus who narrates the story from first person point of view. It's not enough that Jackie is struggling with being a succubus, which means she has to have sex every few days or she will eventually shrivel up and die, but she has also recently been cursed. For some reason whenever she touches a human they fall asleep right at her feet. A mysterious man keeps following her and it seems she needs sex more and more frequently. Jackie travels down to New Orleans to see if she can find another succubi who can help her remove the curse.

I found Succubi Like it Hot to be a fun read. Jackie has a likable personality. She is completely down to earth, which makes her easy to relate too and she also had a wicked sense of humor with lots of sarcasm. She definitely makes for a great narrator.

As a romance reader, I do struggle with the fact that Jackie is currently juggling two men in her lives. She has Zane, her vampire maker and Noah, her fallen angel both falling over themselves to be with her. At times Jackie comes across as more than a little selfish. Some of it is out of her control as she is a succubi after all, but some of it seems just a part of her personality. There were a few instances when I was actually annoyed with Jackie always thinking of herself first.

I do enjoy the writing and the world building. For a paranormal, it has a more campy feel to it. Although, certain parts of the story are heavier than expected given the overall lighthearted writing style. I definitely plan on reading more in this series to see where things are headed. I am enjoying the journey so far. I enjoy Jackie and her escapades.

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Review - Gentlemen Prefer Succubi

Title: Gentlemen Prefer Succubi
Author: Jill Myles
Publication Date: January 2010
Genre: Paranormal
Rating: B+
Sensuality: Hot
Book Disclosure: I purchased a new copy.

Gentlemen Prefer Succubi is the first book in Jill Myles' Succubus Diary series. It is narrated in the first person from Jackie Brighton's point of view. Dumpy and frumpy Jackie wakes up one morning in a dumpster and can't remember how she got there. Slowly, in bits and pieces, she starts filling in the gaps of her memory. She also starts to notice changes in her body. Her clothes don't fit and she doesn't need classes anymore, plus men can't seem to stop staring and drooling over her. All of this is so out of the norm she needs help to make sense of it all. This is where sexy angelic Noah comes in and explains what is happening to Jackie. She has become a succubi.

This was a fun book! I was surprised really, at how much I came to like and enjoy Jackie. I wasn't quite sure that I could get into a heroine who was a succubi. After all, they are all about the sex. However, Jackie didn't just go around sleeping with everything with a pulse. Her personality is very sweet and likable with a little bit of sarcasm to balance her out well. She narrates with a bright and funny voice. The pacing is very quick, as I just flew through the book.

I will admit that I wasn't too overly impressed with the mystery/suspense portion of the book. When the mystery was finally solved, it just seemed all too easy and not the most creative I've read. The clues could have been delivered more cleverly. It was easy to figure out certain aspects of the mystery. However, I was genuinely surprised by Myles whit and fun storytelling style. I will definitely be reading her again.

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