Succubi Like It Hot Book Review *Jill Myles*

When we left Jackie after the events of Gentlemen Prefer Succubi, she was coming to terms with her new succubus lifestyle and trying to juggle two incredible, sexy men who were responsible for her situation. There’s the fallen angel Noah, her one night stand who is a sweet and tender gentleman. Then there is Zane, that dark and seductive vampire who frustrates her, but also channels her inner wild bad girl. They’re not too thrilled in sharing her, especially Noah. Zane thinks Jackie will eventually drop gentleman lover boy and come running to him. But Jackie hates to choose because she has strong feelings for both these men and they are more than willing to give her a hand whenever her sexual itch arises. In Succubi Like It Hot, not only does Jackie have to keep her itch under control, but she has been cursed and needs to find a way to break it and fast before she shrivels up and dies, overcome with lust that will never be quenched.

Jackie Brighton’s life from all outside purposes looks to be perfect. She has an amazing new job working for the New City University’s archeology department, a great sex kitten look that makes the men go wild and new interesting friends, such as Remy, another succubus who works as a porn star and Noah, who is more than willing to be her date to any University functions that pops up, as well as wanting to be her exclusive boyfriend. Unfortunately, Jackie can stay away from Zane who tends to her needs when Noah can’t. Jackie thinks having both these men at her disposal is great. Noah hates sharing Jackie because as a Serim, he doesn’t get along with vampires and wants Jackie to commit to him and issues an ultimatum.

With Zane no where to be found, Jackie drowns her woes in sappy movies and pizza. When she touches the pizza guy, he falls to sleep at her feet and won’t wake up. She calls Remy for help since the men in her life are giving her the cold shoulder. Remy has seen tells Jackie she has been cursed and if she doesn’t find a cure, her itch will intensify where she’ll need sex not only every few days but almost every hour until she’ll wilt away and die. Plus she can’t touch anyone who is human or they will fall sleep also. They end up in a cemetery where they try to locate an angel to help them, but instead meet up with a demon who gives Jackie some advice and in turn needs a favor. The favor involves going to New Orleans and visiting Delilah, the oldest succubus in America.

Instead of flying by plane, Remy recommends a road trip because she wants to publicize her new movie. Jackie asks Zane to come along with them, mainly because she needs him to keep her itch from taking over her every thought and emotion. When he agrees in the heat of the moment, she thinks everything will turn out okay. But then Zane finds out she’s cursed and splits. Now this has become a road trip to hell for her and Remy. Not only does an evil demon that has possessed Remy’s body take over at the most inopportune moments, but Jackie is being stalked by a sexy French guy named Luc who wants to be her knight in shining armor. She makes a big mistake when it comes to him and does something that could ruin her chances with both Noah and Zane. Dead bodies start to line up wherever Jackie goes and when she finally gets to New Orleans and meets Delilah, she finds out that someone close to her may have given her the curse and it may be on of her two lovers.

I have to hand it to Jill Myles for writing a sequel that really came together for me. The main problems I found in regards to her writing in her first book is missing here. This sequel is a big improvement with many rip roaring laughs. I had a huge smile all the way through while I read, and felt so bad for Jackie because the poor girl finds herself in the most awkward of scrapes. I can’t help but adore Jackie because her reactions to things and internal thoughts are one of the main reasons to pick up this book.

There are also some nice subtle twists you won’t see coming, especially with Zane. Readers may find themselves torn again between who is better for Jackie and the way Zane reacts to Jackie’s curse will have you wanting to strangle him. Keep in mind this is all for a good reason. But again, Jill makes a great case for both these suitors for Jackie’s body and heart, and a part of me really doesn’t want her to choose even though I am more inclined to side with Zane.

One of my favorite things when reading about a character like Jackie is that her morals are always intact. If she wanted to, she could live up her succubus lifestyle to the max where she can go through men like tissues. But Jackie doesn’t do that. She is faithful to those she cares about, and even though she swings back and forth between Noah and Zane, you can totally understand why.

Succubi Like It Hot is really a heartfelt book with unique characters, loopy drama and fun action. If you’re feeling under the weather emotionally and need some cheer and laughs, do give Succubi Like it Hot a go. This is definitely one hot and engaging read that gave me the warm and fuzzies until the very last page. (Pocket)

Final Grade: B+

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