Branded

Say it with me: Rape is not a plot device.

Branded draws you in from the start and leaves you wanting more. Definitely a page turner...

I am relatively new to Nora Ash and this book is as good as her other books. I was disappointed when Selma let the demon put the ring on her but boy did the action take off after that. I can't wait to read the following book and shake my head at all the action coming Selma's way.

Selma can see Demons!! She has seen them her whole life. Now that she is older she unfortunately discovers to her horror that she is a Pure Breeder to those creatures. She has to escape!!

Selma sees demons. It’s almost a shame she really isn’t crazy even though she is in a mental hospital. On top of that, her doctor is one of the demons. How is she going to survive? Especially when he informs her she is pure breeder. It is a series so you have to read from the beginning to follow Selma’s story. Love Nora Ash.

While short, this story is action packed and fast paced. If you’re a fan of dark erotica, the Nora Ash’s writing is perfect for you, and this story delivers in the typical, fantastic Nora Ash style. I would absolutely recommend this book and cannot wait to read the next book!!

It is hot with twists that you do not see coming. If you can manage heat, then the start of this series is for you.

Title: Branded Series: Demon’s Mark Author: Nora Ash Designation: Prequel, NOT Recommended As A Standalone, Cliffhanger Ahead #fantasy #paranormal #romance My Rating: Five Deliciously Dark ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ **This book was originally published as part of a serialized six part erotic romance with the same title but has been revised and re-released with additional content. I became a Nora Ash fan in 2015 when Branded was originally published as a six-part serialized erotic romance. It has now been revised, expanded, and released as a prequel to the deliciously dark Demon’s Mark series. I purchased and read all six of the original installments, so I was familiar with the characters and storyline, but I found myself once again completely spellbound from the first page till the last. Branded is an imaginative, well written, sexy, steamy, deliciously wicked, as well as hopelessly addictive, erotic romance, and though some of the original, more steamy content has been replaced, the story was still edgy and hot as hades! Pun intended! lol... The dialog was smart, well executed, and flows effortlessly. There were so many things I adored about the book, but my favorite component by far was the intriguing cast characters. They literally explode from the pages and capture your imagination as well as your heart. I absolutely loved it! If you enjoy dark, gritty romantic fantasy, then this series is screaming your name but beware, this tale is not for the faint of heart! As a child, everyone thought Selma's strange behavior was just a result of a child's overactive imagination but as she grew older and the "hallucinations" continued, Selma feared she may be mentally ill. She was bounced from one doctor and mental facility to another until she finally realized she must lie to everyone and pretend she didn't see the monsters that seemed to leer and follow her everywhere. For years, she managed to hide it well, until she tried to rescue an innocent woman from a vicious attack by monsters who looked like demons, at least to her. But as a reward for her efforts, Selma now discovers herself alone, confused, desolate, defeated, and confined to Ravenswood House, a facility for the mentally ill. Little did she know that the monsters were very real, and that her new doctor, Martin Hershey, was actually a monster himself and had so much more in store for his lovely new patient than just psychiatric therapy. Now he wants her for himself! Oh my! Will Selma ever be able to escape her "demons"? We’ll see! So, did I like this book? I didn’t just like it; I loved it! I actually enjoyed it more than the original story. Will I read this author again? Absolutely! I can hardly wait to read the additional books in the series. Would I recommend it! You bet but only for adult readers since it does contain explicit sex scenes. And finally, was I entertained? Completely! It’s deliciously dark, delightfully wicked, and fabulously entertaining!

An interesting take on demons. The prequel is intriguing enough to make me want to read the next book. I liked Selma and am really curious to see what is going to happen to her. She seems like a heroine who is weak at the beginning but becomes stronger in the course of the story. I gave the prequel three stars because there were a few inconsistencies, and some things made me cringe and roll my eyes. Nevertheless, I’m waiting to read the next book with great anticipation.

Nora Ash always pushes the limits in her writing and branded is no exception. So many books these days have similar plots but not Nora's, they always have twists and turns you'd never expect that keep you up all night to finish! The excitement starts right off the bat and keeps you entangled in their world until the very end. I can't wait for the next one!!!!!