Author: Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn
Series: Hell Fae Series Book #1
Category: Paranormal Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I’ve been very hit-and-miss with Lexi C. Foss books, to be honest. Many of her books involve the kidnapping or captivity of the main heroine who then falls in lust or love with her captors. It's a delicate balance of emotions, circumstances, and redemption that this author isn't always successful with. Thankfully, Hell Fae Captivate is the exception and I'm glad I gave it a chance.
Cami is tough and will not take shit. She is rightfully furious at the circumstances she finds herself in, but the blame is on her parents at the end of the day which means while they aren't blameless, her captors aren't necessarily at fault. She is a girl of action, but reasonable enough to recognize when brute force and attitude won't save her but logic and keeping her cool might.
"The whys of the situation also didn't matter; only my survival did. Hell Fae Rule #1: Don't Die." - Cami
Each potential lover Cami encounters has their own agenda, making it hard to determine their true intentions. None seem to wish her harm per se, but none seem to have her best interests at heart either. She is mostly enemies with everyone but that doesn't stop the lustful scenes between her and the men keeping her from freedom.
The spice was high and varied, with more than one scene between mates without Cami. Her future relationships are hard to predict based on the different nature of how bonds are structured in this book, sexual or platonic.
This one ends on a cliffhanger and the story continues with book two, 'Hell Fae Warden'. I'm invested enough to continue, there are so many questions left unanswered.
Tropes and Themes: Enemies to Lovers, MM, Demons, Hell, Fated Mates, Bonds, Paranormal Romance, Reserve Harem, Why Choose Romance.
Blurb
My parents made a deal with the devil and now I’m a Hell Fae Captive.
Enslaved. Owned. Thrown to the Hellhounds and expected to survive.
Because only survivors earn their mates.
It doesn’t matter that I don’t want to be a bride.
I’m a Halfling. Part Hell Fae and part girl-who-doesn’t-give-a-shit.
But because of a bargain, he owns me.
Lucifer. The Hell Fae King who created this godforsaken realm.
Also known as the orchestrator of these deadly bride trial games.
Okay, Luci, I’ll play.
By burning this whole kingdom to the ground.
Assuming I don’t get caught in the hot Midnight Fae Warden’s web first.
Or ensnared by the brooding Hell Fae Commander lurking outside the gates.
And don’t even get me started on the Hell Fae King’s favored prince. That sexy lunatic won’t stop sending me gifts.
No amount of hotness or sensual persuasion will keep me here.
I’m not bride material.
I’m a menace.
You made a deal for the wrong girl, Lucifer.
Prepare for the fight of your life.
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