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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Hell’s Belles by Jackie Kessler |
Didn’t Like It “Plot? What plot? This read like a really cheap knock-off of RMead's Succubus Blues. Was pretty much straight up smut and I cringed for the characters. If I was suppose to feel for this succubus Kessler missed the mark by miles upon miles.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Plot? What plot? This read like a really cheap knock-off of RMead's Succubus Blues. Was pretty much straight up smut and I cringed for the characters. If I was suppose to feel for this succubus Kessler missed the mark by miles upon miles.”
Lisa R wrote this review Friday, May 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Hell’s Belles by Jackie Kessler
wayz12 wrote this review Saturday, January 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Hell on Earth series #1
“A former succubus on the run from hell, turned mortal stripper in The Big Apple”. Jackie Kessler’s premise for her new book, Hell’s Belles caught my attention and totally perked my interest.
Reading the book in just one day, first of the new year at that, it tells the tale of Jesse, former sex demon, whose former job allows her to seduce men and take souls, is due to some major management changes in Hell, decides to go AWOL. Turning to a witch for help, she got herself changed to a mortal, and with nothing but desperation and her inherent skill sets, ventured towards the Big Apple, where on the train she meets Paul, a hunky mortal who makes her wants to get back into the seducing business. So what does a former succubus do? Become a stripper. Now, complete with all mortal problems of financial issues and love dilemmas, Jesse also had to hide from bounty hunters from hell, an irate demon queen, and a incubus friend who has the “hots” for her, Jesse’s earthly adventure couldn’t be more filled with humor and danger.
Told through Jesse’s point in view, I got totally sucked into this book, and couldn’t put it down. Written in a light, humorous manner, complete with silly clichéd expression that somehow added to its charm, I found myself rooting for the main character, as she navigate her escape from hell and her hiding out in Earth.
Kessler’s description of Hell is ingenious, and I like her use of “corporate business” terms as her metaphor for its management issues. Her demon with a heart was an endearing heroine, and the plot was fast-paced enough to keep my attention. And that incubus Daun intrigues me and I’m eager to read his book, which is the third in the series. The ending is a little pat, although with some interesting revelations on why Jesse did run, making me want to read the next book immediately.
If you like paranormal books that are funny and a little bit raunchy, pick up Hell’s Belles for a fun ride in hell.
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“I was pleasantly surprised by how much I actually liked this book. I'm not particularly fond of paranormal romances, but by the end of this book, I was in love with Jezebel and Paul-- and Daunuan. Oh yes, I've definitely become a Daunuan fan. I expected to just read the first book for fun, but now I will definitely be buying the rest of the series. (Especially the third, since it stars Daunuan, hehe.)”
Silverstein wrote this review Thursday, October 16 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I adored this cheeky, breezy book.”
LynneMThomas wrote this review Friday, May 30 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Living in New York should be a snap for a former succubus who’s gone undercover as a human – and an exotic dancer – to escape people Jezebel pissed off in Hell. But as well as adjusting to bodily functions and finding an apartment, she has to deal with icky emotions…and the demons who are possessing people at work. Actually, Jez seems quite enamoured of Daunuan, but Lillith is another matter. But what really makes this novel stand out is the setting of Hell. New York is common as muck in fiction, so Hell was truly a new – and most welcome – location for me. More Hell, please!”
Tez Miller wrote this review Monday, February 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Enjoyable little read, another of the oh so prevalent paranormal romances that are running around now a days but I enjoyed the perspective of the main character, Jezebel, a succubus on the run from hell.”
herefox wrote this review Tuesday, September 18 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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