Review: WOW.. let me say it again. WOW..
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 31, 2013
Originally Reviewed For: Tea and Book[...]Beg Me to Slay is proof that from the darkness triumph rises.. Lisa Kessler has once again managed to win my heart with this wonderful story. From her notes, she comments that this was written when she herself was struggling with the darkness and yet, what a triumph!! It stands to reason that her characters would have that same power.Tegan Ashton had been attacked by a demon.. yeah hard to accept in our modern day world. She was attacked and tried to explain but no one believed her. Instead she spent a year in a mental institute, before fighting and clawing her way back. Now four years after the bite, she is a successful business owner, a black belt and no one's victim. But now she is seeing the man/creature who attacked her and no one believes her. Knowing the damage he can do and already aware of one woman he has killed Teagan is willing to do what it takes to bring him down. Including hiring a PI/Para Normal Detective.Gabriel V.H. Smith.. Licensed PI and paranormal investigator.. is a Demon Slayer, one born per generation in his family bloodlines. Gabe is it. He has spent his adult life doing just that, slaying Demons. When pretty Teagan Ashton walks into his office asking for help, Gabriel is determined to do his job.. and ignore the sparks that are flying because Gabriel flies solo. He refuses to form attachments with anyone, they always wind up dead.WOW.. let me say it again. WOW.. this was supposed to be a filler book, just a little something to read while I was waiting for a few more books to show up. Instead it totally captured my attention. I read it in one steady gulp! Fabulous!!Teagan and Gabe fit together perfectly, both survivors of darkness and both have risen to basically give the world a big "in your face". While Teagan isn't aware of demons initially, once she accepts their existence she understands the need to fight back. The need to protect and the need to make sure those demons stay in their place.Gabe on the other hand, has to accept that good things can come from the darkest places. That he doesn't have to go it alone. That maybe, just maybe someone can stand at his side.Excellent character portrayals, including the secondary ones. I would like to see more of these characters but honestly, this was a perfect stand alone book! I am so thrilled I found Ms Kessler!!ShauniThis review is based on the ARC of Beg Me to Slay, provided by netgalley