Ever wish you could conjure your own personal genie from a bottle to grant a few wishes or change the course of your life? In the case of Kendra Carter, it is a demon and she doesn’t summon him from a bottle, she calls him up from 514-year-old grimoire called the Delomelanicon. The difference in Kendra’s case, is that she summons her demon unconsciously and without understanding of the book’s power.
Devyn Quinn has the ability to develop characters for her stories that are deeply “wounded” and just when you think all is lost, she pens plot twist that results in their redemption. I’ve read a number of Ms. Quinn’s novels and I have to say, I think Kendra is one of her more ‘damaged’ heroines; however it makes the conclusion of her unusual story all the more sweet.
Possession
Kendra Carter has hit rock bottom, she has just been released from hospital following a suspected suicide attempt and “nervous breakdown”. She returns to the family mansion she shares with her stepbrother Gerald and his wife Jocelyn to find he has purchased a rare leather-bound book that has a faded title in Latin meaning “To summon darkness…” Gerald has always had an interest in demonology and the relic is steeped in history and mythology. The grimoire is kept in a glass lectern in the library and as Kendra discusses the book with her stepbrother she feels a magnetic force drawing her toward it. In fact, she feels an unseen force caressing her mind, seducing her.
Kendra loses consciousness and when she awakens, she is alone and feels a presence emanating from the book, calling to her, she approaches the lectern and the glass shatters.
“A crimson-shaded mist streamed around the grimoire, unfettered by any force. With a great, shuddering heave, the cover slowly opened. Several pages followed, turned by an invisible hand. The book faded away as the mist took on substance, thickening and taking on a distinct shape. Wafting closer, it settled in front of her. Thicker and denser, the sent of hot musk grew more intense. The glimmer of an actual figure evolved, assuming a new solidity. A six-foot hunk of demon materialized.”
Possession © Devyn Quinn
The demon introduces himself as ‘Remi, the bringer of revelation’, and Kendra discovers very swiftly that he knows her inner most secrets and understands her loses. He also proves to be an unbelievable, consummate lover. The love scenes penned between Remi and Kendra are explicit, intense and sensuous. He is very powerful and has the ability to manipulate matter and time. As always, Devyn Quinn’s graphic imagery astounds me and the encounters between Remi and Kendra are no exception, in one particular scene he calls to her from inside a beautiful picture and she is able to step through and enter the scene to be with him.
Kendra has horrendous emotional baggage to work through, 11 months earlier, she was involved in a motor vehicle accident that cost her father his life and left her scared emotionally and physically. She has been prone to memory lapses and at first believes that Remi is a figment of her imagination or dreams and that she is truly going mad, especially when he turns up unexpectedly at the most inopportune moments and no one else can see him.
Gerald Carter proves to be a positively malevolent, creepy, sociopath. He is handsome, a womanizer and extraordinarily manipulative. As the extent of his depravity and involvement in the reason for Kendra’s emotional problems and memory lapses are revealed I really hoped he would get what was coming to him. Thankfully, Ms. Quinn didn’t disappoint.
Jocelyn, Gerald’s wife, is written as an intelligent businesswoman and while she is a secondary character, plays a pivotal role in what is a riveting plot twist.
The climax of this story took me completely by surprise because while Remi does save Kendra, it isn’t in the way you may expect and at the end of the day they are both forced to make the ultimate sacrifice. The question is, do they survive to enjoy what develops into a soul deep love?
“Possession” is a dark, intensely erotic paranormal romance, but also a psychological thriller that is riveting and suspenseful. Ms. Quinn’s stories haven’t disappointed me yet.
Hi Lea,
thanks for your awesome review and this great giveaway!! I'd love to read more of Devynn Quinn's books, count me in!
Have a great week!
Dang Lea, Devyn Quinn with Possession seems a novel right up my alley. Dark – check, erotic – check, paranormal – check, intense – check. Oh yes, I'll be checking out this story!
Thanks for hosting this Lea, I look forward to this week
'Giggle*
In nothing but a g-string, now that is going undercover. I wouldn't mind watching that.
Great week of contests Lea
And how nice Devyn is
Hey Lea! Wow, you're not kidding. Devyn Quinn is being very generous indeed! I'm so happy for you since we all know how much you love Devyn Quinn's work!
(Please don't enter me!)
Wow, what a fun contest! Nice reviews:)
*fans self* Those covers are hawt!
@EvaS:
Thanks so much Eva! And, I'm so happy you entered!! Good Luck.
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@Hi Leontine! Welcome thank you, good luck in the contest…
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@Hi Blodeuedd! Welcome – lol – good luck and thank you. Devyn is indeed nice.
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@Hey AmyC: Yes she is indeed generous and "Possession" is a great read Amy! Good Luck
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Hi Mandi: Welcome and thank you – Good Luck!!!
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Hey Chris! LOL, the covers are hot! Thanks for your support!
Best
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Hi Lea~
These books sound great! I have not ever read anything by Devyn Quinn, but I am so looking forward to it now!
Thanks~
Amy M
The reviews sound great and what HOT covers!
Hi Lea
Great review and another great contest. These books sound like good reads. I'll definitely have to check out Devyn Quinns books.
Hello Lea,
Thanks for hosting this great giveaway. Please throw my name in the hat! Devyn Quinn is one of my favourite writers and I would love to win this book! BTW, both covers are yummy!
) Tamsyn
Hi Lea!!!
Awesome review! I've been patiently (not really) waiting to hear what you thought of this new book….can't wait to read it!!
It looks like another amazing winner from Ms. Quinn!!
Wow, this looks like one amazing book!
thanks for the giveaway!
Val
lastnerve2000@gmail.com
Wow Lea
Now that you have me hooked on demons, this story sounds amazing.
That cover alone…. As usual a wonderful review that's getting me hooked but I know I'll still be surprised when I read it.
HI Lea.
Wow, Possession sounds amazing. It is definitely one that needs to be on my wishlist!! I have yet to read anything by Devyn Quinn. I have a feeling that once I finally get around to reading her she will be an auto buy author for me!
Thanks for another great contest!
Hi Lea,
please enter me in the giveaway.Both books sound fantastic.
Those covers are hot.
elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net
How can you do better? Hot cops & demons…and Devyn Quinn! Woot Woot!
Count me in!
rachie2004 @ yahoo (dot) com
Fantastic Giveaway!! Great covers, make you want to see more and read each one!! Please put my name in the hat!!
Judy (magnolias_1@msn.com)
Devyn Quinn rocks….she's simply awesome
Would love to read both!!
lyoness2009 @ hot mail *dot* com
Lea, you have the most fabulous recommendations and contests–thanks for letting us know about Devyn's latest!! They do both sound fabulous!
f dot chen at comcast dot net
Thanks Lea, for hosting the giveaway. And double thanks for the wonderful review of Possession.
It was a great way to start the week.
Wow!
What a great way to start off the week. I will be checking all of them out. Possession was a great review!
Chane
@Hi AmyM!! How are you? Welcome and good luck in the contest!!
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@Hey tetewa! Welcome back and good luck to you…
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@delitealex: Hey there nice to see you back and entering the contest. Best of luck!!
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@Tamsyn: Hi there!! Welcome to closetwriter and good luck to you.
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@Blanche: Thanks so much for your kind words.
Best of Luck in the contest!!
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@lastnerve: Hi there and welcome back! Happy to see you have entered, good luck to you!!
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@Hi Mary!! Thanks so much for your note and entering. I really, really liked Possession, great read.. Good Luck.
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@Hi Heather!! Welcome, thanks for entering and good luck…
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@Hi Elaine!! So nice to see you here again. All the best and good luck to you.
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@Hi RachieG! Welcome back, happy to see you've entered Devyn's contest and good luck to you.
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@Hey Judy! Hi there and thank you.. Good luck in the contest..
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@Hi Lyoness2009: Devyn's books do rock!! Thank you for entering and good luck!
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@Hey flchen1: Thank you so much for your kind words, it means more than you can know! Good luck to you.
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Devyn: You are more than welcome, it is my great pleasure. Thank you for your generosity.
Best
L
@Hi chane! Welcome to the gang and closetwriter! Good luck in the contest..
Best
L
I've never read anything by Devyn Quinn, but the book sounds intriguing!! The cover on Men in Blue makes me want to be arrested.
Lol– I agree with Amelia on this one. If those were the 'cops' in my town, I'd speed through town intentionally…
I'd love to read Quinn's books– and I can't wait for Possession… Just the name makes it sound delicious, and then you add in the cover and the summary and the reviews for it… Yummy!
Enjoy,
TBQ
Gerald sounds wickedly creepy.
G-string as undercover gear? Where would you keep your weapon? No, the other weapon.
wow such hot books
congrats on them
it would be the fisrt i read of devyns too
love hot men in uniform and out lol
please count me in
kh
kimehak@yahoo.com
These books sound fantastic!
Hey Lea,
You have the best give-aways ever!
Hope you are having a great summer and getting lots of reading time
in ;- ).
Possession sounds awesome. I've read a few of Devyn's books and really enjoy her writing.
Good Luck everyone~
Hey Lea back up a little…no no a little more Ok here goes (I'm tossing my red wig in for the contest) LOL I love Devyn's books you can read for 20 hrs. straight & still want more. Possession sounds Hot as Hell & Men in Blue who can resist? Not I.
witchywoman064@yahoo.com
@Hey Amelia!! Welcome and thanks for supporting Devyn's contest! Good luck to you.
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@Hi there TBQ! How are you? I hope everything is going well. Thanks for throwing your wig in the ring and good luck!!
Best
L
@Hi there DrkCherry! Welcome and good luck to you.
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@ Hi kh: Welcome back! Great to see your entry and good luck to you..
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@Hey there Chey!! Welcome and good luck, thank you for entering.
L
@Hi Cheryl!! How are you?? I hope you are enjoying a great summer too. I'm so behind in my reading it's pitiful, but have hopes this will change soon. Thanks so much, and good luck.
L
@Hey Susan! LOL You are too funny – red wig entered and counted.
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Thanks Everyone….
Both books sound great. Thank you for the contest.
Hi Lea and Devyn, what an amazing review for Possession. It sounds dark and sexy and definitely my kind of read. Congrats Devyn on penning another amazing story.
Wow, both books look so good! I especially love the cover to Men In Blue!
WOW sounds like great books. I would love to win.
This book sounds great. Please count me in.
cindyc725 at gmail dot com
Loving the giveaway – are these book sold in Digital format at all…
Please enter me…
Thanks hon…
E.H>
This books ounds awesome and I'm loving the cover!
Sounds like my kind of book!!!! Please count me in, *crosses fingers*
@Hey Crystal GB! Awesome to see you here – thank you for entering the contest. Good Luck to you.
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@CathyM: Hey there, welcome!! So happy to see your entry, Good Luck to you.
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@joder! Hey there – nice to see you back again!! Good luck in the random draw!!
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@Hey Malleycc: Welcome to closetwriter and Devyn's draw. Wishing you good luck!
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@I Heart Book Gossip: Thank you for entering the draw and welcome back!! Good Luck.
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@Hi EH! How are you – I hope all is well in GB!! Good to see you here. Good Luck.
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@Hey jeanette8042! Wonderful to see you back again and wishing you Good Luck.
Best
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Thanks Everyone!!!
@Hi LisaF!! ::Crosses Fingers Too:: LOL Welcome back and good luck to you..
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Hi Lea,
Wow both books sound awesome!
Please enter me and thanks for the cool contest!
Hi Lea!
Throwing my wig into the ring!
Thanks to you and Ms. Quinn for the great books!
Dottie
Both books sound great. I enjoy Ms Quinns writing.
Great review. Thanks for another awesome giveaway.
Thank you so much for this awesome giveaway. I would love to read either of these books. Your Blog Rocks.
I got a great idea. Today is my 42nd birthday and you can send me a free copy of either book as my present. I'd love it, but I can't impose on your generosity that way.
Excellent! I've never read DQ before but wouldn't be adverse to winning one of these books. LOL
@Hey Razlover!! Great to see you here.
Thanks for joining the gang and good luck…
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@Dottie! Welcome to the gang!! I'm so happy you joined in. I seem to remember you being quite lucky in the last contest I held for Devyn.
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@Hi Estella!! Welcome, so happy to see your entry. Good luck to you..
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@Hi Jane! Welcome back, Happy to see your entry and wishing you the best of luck!!
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@Hi Sarabelle; Another familiar name.
Welcome and good luck..
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@Hey Booksrforever123: that is the coolest pseudonym!! lol Good luck to you..
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@Hi Ames!! Welcome – I'm so happy you entered the contest.. Good Luck, remember it's daily so come back each day for more chances.
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Thanks Everyone!
Fantastic Review Lea, as always. *wink*
Thanks so much for hosting another week of giveaways. Girl, you're amazing.
Count me in for the drawing!!
(((hugs))) VFG
Both books sound great! Can't wait to read them.
Please count me in for the giveaway.
Hey Lea,
Great review, but then I knew that Possession was going to be good
I am returning the favor for your pimpage of my contests last week and posted a link as well as the widget to my blog. Thanks for hosting another giveaway for Devyn. You introduced me to this author with your last giveaway and can't wait to read her newest. Please count me in!
cldivineATyahooDOTcom
@VampFanGirl: Thanks so much! Happy to see you have entered and good luck!!
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@Hi Mariee! Welcome to closetwriter and good luck in the contest, thank you for entering!!
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@Booklover1335: Hey there – great week of contests at your blog there! Thanks so much for entering and pimping. Good Luck!!
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I'm already a big fan, and these two books look fantastic. What a great giveaway!
~Lindy
very generous indeed! And sounds like a hot read… something to keep me turning the pages!
micaela6955 at msn dot com
Lea and Devyn, thanks so much! Both books look awesome and Lea has really whetted our appetites! Yum!
~bella
The books sound awesome and thanks for the great giveaway!
lovinfitch(at)aol(dot)com
Hi Lea~
Wow, another great contest and thanks to Devyn for offering such great prizes each day.
Possession sounds great and let's be honest Men in Blue doesn't sound bad either.
I would love to be entered.
I please tell me that Possession has a HEA or HFN ending! I love paranormal erotic books but I still need my happy ending! And I love the guys in blue.
Hey Lea!! I finally made it here!! Better late than never!!
Oh, please toss my wig in the hat!! I am soooo waiting these books!! I had my hand on Men In Blue the other day… but Joey W Hill was calling my name…
Oh, you are such a sweet friend to be having this awesome contest!!!
I hope your Monday was good and you have a great tomorrow!!!
Thanks for your review, Lea! Count me in!
delilah0180(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thanks for the review (and interview). Great contest! Add me please.
teresa.fav AT gmail.com
Possession sounds interesting — erotic, paranormal, and suspense, sweeeet.
@Lindy! Hi there and thank you for entering Devyn's contest – Good Luck to you.
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@Hi MicheleP! Welcome to the contest and best of luck to you.
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@Hey Bella! Welcome to closetwriter and Devyn's contest, so happy you've entered! Good Luck!
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@Hi there Alexa!! Welcome to Devyn's contest and good luck to you…
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@Kytaira!! Not to worry, Kendra and Remi, do have their HEA, however Devyn keeps us hanging until the last chapter…
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@Hi there Cecile!! You aren't late girl! So happy to see you here..
Good Luck to you..
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@Hey etirv: Welcome to the party and good luck!!
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@Hi Teresa! Great to see you here and best of luck to you…
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@Hi there Tabitha: Delighted to see you've entered the contest and good luck!!!
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Sounds great, I'd love to try a Devyn Quinn book. Thanks for the opportunity Lea
Another great author & giveaway.
How do you do it lea?
All I can say is thanks for another chance to win some great books!!
~Afshan
Thanks for the welcome Lea! I "met" you at Beth Kery's and am now a faithful follower!
~bella
@Hey Teddyree!! I'm so happy you entered!! Best of luck to you!!
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@Hi Afshan!! Welcome back – so delighted to see you here!! Good luck…
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Hey Bella! I remember – so delighted you decided to visit and follow! Double welcome.
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What an awesome contest. I love Devyn's books. I would love to be entered in this drawing please, thank you.
I am looking forward to getting my hands on Men In Blue. Loving the sexy/hawt cover. Sounds like a fabulous read.
Hugssss
LindaH
Hey Linda! Welcome – consider yourself counted.
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The Monday Giveaway is now closed to entries!
Thank you Everyone who entered…
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Hi Lea,
What a great contest! DD rocks doesn't she!