King of Thieves (Demons of Elysium #2)

Title: King of Thieves (Demons of Elysium #2)

Author: Jane Kindred

Genre: Paranormal m/m BDSM erotic romance; 18+

Publication Date: April 29,2014

Publisher: Samhain Publishing

Event Organized By: Literati Author Services, Inc.

~ Synopsis ~

"There are worse things to lose than one s good name. " Belphagor can seduce demons with a look and bring angels to their knees with a single motion, but when it comes to being in love, the Prince of Tricks is out of his element. At every turn, Vasily rebels against the discipline he claims to want, even refusing to use his safe word. But when Belphagor uses a scheme to shut down an underage brothel to test Vasily's limits, he loses Vasily s trust along with the boys he intended to set free. Uncovering a smuggling ring that spans two worlds, Belphagor calls on a team of Nephilim mercenaries to rescue the Lost Boys from earthly gangsters. But his relationship seems beyond repair and a heartbroken Vasily beyond his reach in the arms of a sensual demon named Silk. Belphagor has more than enough grand schemes up his sleeve to bring down the smuggling ring for good. But when it comes to putting things right with Vasily, his bag of tricks is empty. Except for trust and a plan to teach his boy a lesson neither will soon forget. Warning: Contains two strong-willed lovers who will test the theory that without air, there can be no fire. Expect plenty of smoke, more than a few mirrors, and an old-fashioned Russian duel. You may need a shot of vodka when you re done reading this one!

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Jane Kindred is the author of The House of Arkhangel’sk trilogy, the Demons of Elysium series, and The Devil’s Garden. Born in Billings, Montana, she spent her formative years ruining her eyes reading romance novels in the Tucson sun and watching Star Trek marathons in the dark. She now writes to the sound of San Francisco foghorns while two cats slowly but surely edge her off the side of the bed. You can find Jane on her Twitter account and Facebook page—both of which are aptly named “janekindred"—and on her website, www.janekindred.com.

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"Demons of Elysium, Book 2"

Belphagor can seduce demons with a look and bring angels to their knees with a single motion, but when it comes to being in love, the Prince of Tricks is out of his element.

At every turn, Vasily rebels against the discipline he claims to want, even refusing to use his safe word. But when Belphagor uses a scheme to shut down an underage brothel to test Vasily s limits, he loses Vasily s trust along with the boys he intended to set free.

Uncovering a smuggling ring that spans two worlds, Belphagor calls on a team of Nephilim mercenaries to rescue the Lost Boys from earthly gangsters. But his relationship seems beyond repair and a heartbroken Vasily beyond his reach in the arms of a sensual demon named Silk.

Belphagor has more than enough grand schemes up his sleeve to bring down the smuggling ring for good. But when it comes to putting things right with Vasily, his bag of tricks is empty. Except for trust and a plan to teach his boy a lesson neither will soon forget.

Warning: Contains two strong-willed lovers who will test the theory that without air, there can be no fire. Expect plenty of smoke, more than a few mirrors, and an old-fashioned Russian duel. You may need a shot of vodka when you re done reading this one!

My Review:

I have no idea why this series means so much to me. I think I have always had a soft spot for someone who takes control in the bedroom. A man that shows possession in the right way is hot. I will mention this again. Too many M/M books only have the sex scenes to hang their hat on and very little plot. Jane has created a series that gives you both. Does the amazing sex these two characters have make the story better? Of course, however the plot is one that I love. 

In this second book, we find or two lovers in a bit a problem. The trust that they had for each other is starting to erode. Each are holding back their feelings and when Belphagor asks something of Vasily that finally breaks that trust, we as readers are thrown into a world where they are both trying to find their way back. 

We know that Beli and Vasa have totally different needs and when the only thing holding them together is the mutual love for each other, they find themselves drawn towards the possibility that their relationship is over. 

Beli asks Vasily to help him take down a child smuggling ring. This is a place that is full of young virgin boys that are paraded around to angel and demon alike to see who can get a bid to be fletched. Now, fletching to me has a double meaning but here it is paying for the ability to take one's virginity while underage. Most of the boys who are paid for are never seen again as they are dubbed, "used goods". 

This story takes us on an adventure around heaven and the world of man. Some old characters that we learned to love in the first book are back, and new ones that we might not like are introduced. 

This was an amazing book where we see the inelegance of Belphagor in motion. We just hope the decisions that he made are in the best interest of not only the boys he is trying to save but Vasily as well. 

Qutoes:

…But I promise you one thing, boy. You won’t want to say

‘Seraphim’.”

…I can’t make you come back to me. But I imagine it every night. Bound and gagged

and at my mercy while I use you for my pleasure. And this new look of yours, the wild, painted eyes… You look feral, like a creature who needs to be chained and caged, or a barbarian to be broken with cruelty, raging against the humiliation I choose to inflict, helpless against the pain I mete out.” Belphagor let his hand fall away and began cleaning up the table. “But you do what you will.”

...He glanced back at the door and saw Vasily’s escort taking him by the arm and steering him toward another corridor leading away from the entryway.

Vasily looked up and met his eyes, a blaze of pure hatred flashing at him for an instant before he lowered his head and followed.

…I love you,” Belphagor whispered again when he came up for air. “Always

remember that. No matter where we are or what I do to you, I love you.”

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Kindred, Jane. “King of Thieves: Demons of Elysium, Book 2.” iBooks.
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