Succubus Bargain

Succubus Bargain by L.L. Frost is the compilation of the first five serials in her The (Un)Lucky Succubus series. This book is perfect for readers who enjoyed the serials but want to be able to read them all in one large book and thoroughly enjoy them from start to finish. Readers get to experience Adie’s beginnings all the way to the bargain being made with the three demons and the acquiring of her bakery that will be her dream.

Adie Boo Pond, succubus, a new demon to the human plane, but the last thing that she wants to do is to drain down a human. All she wants to do is bake treats in a bakery, soak up the energies that humans give off as they indulge and live a happy life. Too bad fate has a different plan for her. Adie seems to get herself into quite a bit of trouble from the beginning. Hence why the author coins the phrase (Un)Lucky succubus. Adie has her lucky moments, but it does seem like…she has more Unlucky moments.

Adie is a fun character, but really immature in how she handles several situations. She’s starved for energy more often than not, but when she gets energy she burns it like she has a fresh source to truly feed on. Of course, the demons that she becomes roommates with have no qualms telling her that she’s incompetent for a demon…and a succubus. Yeah, it sounds like the same thing and on a level it is, but there are degrees/levels to this and they are quick to point that out as well. A succubus would take the energy the guys have with fewer qualms than Adie and a demon would know how to properly negotiate deals.

Now, while Adie does annoy me with her immaturity I can’t put the whole blame on her. Honestly, how can you fault someone when they have been set up to fail? Adie isn’t the only sex demon in town, and I like that the author keeps things interesting with Adie’s cousins. I have to admit that I’m intrigued by the one who is the most dangerous. Is it wrong that I want to know more about her? Haha! She really does intrigue me because of how much she scares all of the others.

Plus, the guys have a giant demon cat!!! I want him! Granted he could probably eat me and have no qualms doing so, but still!! I love cats. LOL! The characters are well done overall. The author does a good job showing that while the guys may be destruction demons they are not immune to thinking with their LOWER heads more than their top heads. Most of the situations well done, but there are a few that I felt were a bit of a stretch. It is fiction though so I honestly can’t say that it “stretches the imagination.”

Adie stretches my patience at times, but there is a method to the madness. It’s the groundwork to show her development as a character in the future books because if she has nowhere to grow and develop…where would the story go? Not very far that’s for sure. These book blends – hints of romance, steamy temptations, humor, and drama to create a delightful concoction that will leave you wanting more. This book is a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars. Adie annoys me with her immaturity and at times frivolous naïve nature, but as the pieces come together to show her the truth…I know there is hope for her yet. If you like a good reverse harem novel and enjoyed the serials but didn’t want to wait to read them then this book compiling the first five will be the perfect fit for you.