Review: An Intoxicating, Seductive, and Swoon-Worthy Read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 3, 2013
My Thoughts:I am beyond thrilled that Ms. Armentrout has given us a spectacular and colorful new series filled with vivid imagery, magic, passion, excitement, and adventure!  Bitter Sweet Love, is a prequel in the Dark Elements Series.  This little novella hooked me from the very first page of the story, and took me on an unbelievable ride.  Jas, is a warden (similar to the gargoyles of urban legend), which were created by Alphas (Angels) to protect humans from the dangerous and sinister actions of demons.  Dez, a gorgeous and sexy warden, comes to live with Jas' clan, when his parents, and clan are brutally murdered by a powerful, and upper level demon.  Dez is completely disturbed and devastated by what occurred.  He refuses to eat, talk, or let anyone near him.  Jas finds a way to break down Dez' walls, and they become inseparable.  The two fall madly in love, but one day Dez just disappears, leaving Jas completely heartbroken.  Three years later, Dez returns, and tells Dez' father that he wants her for his mate, and Dez has seven days to decide if she will accept or deny him.As a female warden, Dez doesn't have any freedom.  She is constantly monitored, and protected.  Females are not trained to fight, and are only expected to give birth.  Unfortunately, many female wardens die in childbirth.  Dez has a very adventurous spirit, and gives Dez a list of conditions that he must complete in order for her to consider his proposal, but she has no intention of accepting it.  She still loves Dez, but doesn't trust him to not leave her, and break her heart all over again.Bitter Sweet Love was a fast paced, and addicting read!  The world building was amazing.  The descriptions were vivid, and brought the whole story to life.  I experienced flying, looking down at the city, the rush, and sense of freedom, right along with Jas.  I quickly learned of various demons, what they looked like, their abilities, and ranking.  I repeatedly swooned over Dez, and felt the intoxicating intensity, and anticipation of every moment that Jas and Dez were together.  This story was unique, imaginative, magical, and and seductive.  I loved it, and am highly anticipating, White Hot Kiss.  I am so excited to find a fresh, and unique new paranormal series, by the queen of swoon!My Rating:I highly recommend, Bitter Sweet Love, by Jennifer L. Armentrout.  Ms. Armentrout never ceases to amaze me.  She has made gargoyles sexy, in this new series, the same way that she made aliens sexy in her Lux Series.  I'm not into reading about gargoyles (or aliens), but make an exception to that rule, when I see that the author is the talented Ms. Armentrout.  She consistently takes my breath away with the beautiful, sexy, and addictive romances she seamlessly creates.  I give, Bitter Sweet Love, 4.5 Intoxicating, Seductive, and Swoon Worthy Stars!My Favorite Quote:"Nothing in this world is stronger than love.  It should always be enough, no matter what."  (eARC, Loc. 1532)*To Read More Book Reviews, Visit A Bookish Escape!