Title: Seducing Death
Series: Moon Virus Book 3
Author: Cassandra Lawson
Genre: Dystopian Paranormal Romance
Date of Publication: 4/29/2015
ISBN: 978-1508860143
ASIN: B00UPPH8OG
Number of pages: 314
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Synopsis
In the decade following the brutal murder of his wife and daughter, Ian has existed in a world built on grief and hatred. Just when Ian has finally begun to claw his way through the shadows of his past, a knife to the heart ends it all . . . or is it the beginning? After waking up in a strange home, Ian’s only companion is the woman who saved him. Undeniably drawn to her, Ian finds himself wondering if it really is possible to love again.
Trapped in a world where she is little more than a pawn for the Fae, Kyleigh long ago accepted the reality of her existence. She is no one’s savior and no one’s guardian angel; she is death. That is until she breaks all the rules to save a vampire many believe beyond salvation. Ian sparks a passion she never believed possible and reawakens emotions she thought long buried.
While secluded in a realm between life and death, Ian and Kyleigh are free to explore their feelings for each other. When enemies, past and present, join forces to destroy those Ian loves, they are forced to leave the safety of Kyleigh’s realm. Can their fragile bond survive when they are faced with the demons of Ian’s past?
Excerpt
“Of course I had a choice,” Kyleigh argued. “I could have done the right thing. Instead, I selfishly used you to avoid a punishment I deserved. You have every right to be mad. In fact, you should be furious.”
“The situation you were in could have ended very badly for you. If you hadn’t helped me, you wouldn’t have been in that position at all. How can I be mad at you for doing what you had to do to save yourself?” Ian asked. “Hell, I owe you that much. Being stuck here with you is a small price to pay.”
That was another big reality check. Ian was with her because he had no choice in the matter and accepted it because he felt he owed her. Being in her presence was merely a way to repay a debt.“You can let go of my hand now,” she said.
Ian sighed and looked like he was considering refusing, but he finally released her hand. “Sit down,” he said and pointed to one of her chairs.
Kyleigh hesitated for a moment before taking a seat. Rather than sitting across the room, Ian grabbed a chair and moved it until they were sitting across from each other, so close their knees were almost touching.
“I haven’t wanted any woman since Kate was killed,” he said, leaning forward to rest his elbows on his knees.
Kyleigh nodded. “I understand. Calling you my mate doesn’t mean I expect you to act like my mate.”
“Good,” he said, “because, honestly, I’m not sure I have it in me to be your mate. I’m broken in so many ways. Mitchell has helped me heal, but I’m not sure I have what it takes to love a woman again. That doesn’t change how much I want you, Kyleigh. Just thinking about being inside of you gets me hard. The reason we need to talk about this is that I need to know where this thing between us is headed. I need to know if you’re open to exploring the attraction between us with the understanding that I can’t really be your mate.” Ian hesitated and then looked down at his hands. “Please tell me I didn’t sound like as much of an asshole as I think I did. I’m trying really hard to be nice, but I’m not very good at it.”
“You were just being honest,” she said, her voice shaking slightly from nerves and excitement. “I don’t have much experience in this area.”
Ian leaned forward to take both of her hands in his. “I know, and that gets me more turned on. You’re so innocent, and it makes me feel possessive to think that you might be experiencing things for the first time with me.”
About Cassandra Lawson
Cassandra Lawson is an author and homeschooling mother of three from the San Francisco Bay area. She has always had a very active imagination and loves making up stories. When she is not writing she enjoys baking, spending time with her family, listening to music, or curling up with a good book.
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Giveaway
Lawson does not disappoint in this third installment. We finally get behind Ian’s sarcastic douche-baggery and see a bit of what makes him tick. Let’s be clear: he still has his asshole moments. There were still plenty of times I wanted to reach right through the pages and punch him in the face for the way he treated Kyleigh. But he comes around, and he grows on you. Kind of like a very handsome and likeable fungus: annoying, but not without its own merits. 😉
And the chemistry behind Ian and Kyleigh? It’s there from page one. They just mesh well together. In fact, I loved that Ian, who admits to usually liking “lithe” figures, just can’t resist Kyleigh’s curves. It’s nice to see a curvy girl getting some love every now and then, not that I have anything against willowy nymphs and kick-ass shifter girls.
And that brings us to Kyleigh. I loved the layers to her character. She’s at once reserved and spunky, innocent and jaded. Watching her character emerge from the walls she’d built around herself was fascinating, and the way she put up with Ian’s shit was pretty damn impressive. Kyleigh is one of those truly selfless characters that you can’t help but like and pull for, and I loved the relationship she built with Mitchell too. Because, let’s be honest: as a significant factor in Ian’s redemption, Mitchell and Kyleigh had to work for Kyleigh and Ian to work.
You’re going to love this installment in the Moon Virus series!
*I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.*
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