Deals with Demons Series by Stacia Stark

This is the free prequel/short story which begins before Speak of the Demon, the first book in the Deals with Demons world. You can find the link in my profile. I’ve searched for my mom’s murderer for two years. But now I finally have a way to narrow down my suspects. The ancient fae artifact is mine for the taking. Well, not quite. The artifact belongs to Samael— the scary-as-hell demon who runs this country. There’s a reason why no one would dare steal from him... moreThis is the free prequel/short story which begins before Speak of the Demon, the first book in the Deals with Demons world. You can find the link in my profile. I’ve searched for my mom’s murderer for two years. But now I finally have a way to narrow down my suspects. The ancient fae artifact is mine for the taking. Well, not quite. The artifact belongs to Samael— the scary-as-hell demon who runs this country. There’s a reason why no one would dare steal from him. But with great risk comes great reward… right? All I need to do is get close to him, sneak past his dragon, and steal from his hoard. Wish me luck. less

I hunt demons. I don’t work for them. And I promised my mom one thing before she was murdered: Under no circumstances, would I ever go near the high demons. But I’ll break that promise over and over again if it helps me avenge her death. When my only lead winds up dead in the middle of demon territory, I’m suddenly in deep shit. Violence in Samael’s club is a death sentence… unless he can use you. And it turns out that the scariest demon in the Triangle has a use for little ol’ me... moreI hunt demons. I don’t work for them. And I promised my mom one thing before she was murdered: Under no circumstances, would I ever go near the high demons. But I’ll break that promise over and over again if it helps me avenge her death. When my only lead winds up dead in the middle of demon territory, I’m suddenly in deep shit. Violence in Samael’s club is a death sentence… unless he can use you. And it turns out that the scariest demon in the Triangle has a use for little ol’ me. Demons are being slaughtered. His demons. And as a bounty hunter, it’s up to me to find out who would dare hurt his people. I’ve got two weeks to find the killer, and if I fail, I’m bonded to Samael. Forever. Samael’s certain that I’ll be his, but I’m not the kinda girl who risks her freedom for a demon. I’m the kinda girl who won’t let anyone get in the way of her vengeance— not even the Machiavellian control freak who thinks he can run my life. The problem? I’ve pissed the wrong people off. Now I’m the one being hunted, and someone’s coming for me with everything they have. But I’m never more dangerous than when my back is up against the wall. And I’m ready to come out swinging. ♥ If you like K. F Breene, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, Laurell K. Hamilton, Jennifer Estep, Shannon Mayer, Kim Harrison, and Dannika Dark, you’ll love this series.  ♥. ★ Read it now ★. less

What’s scarier than hunting demons? Being bonded to one of them. Ever since I got involved with the demons, my life has fallen apart. Now, I’m persona non grata with the mage council. And because of me, my sister is in danger. If that wasn’t bad enough, I’m also the lead suspect in an attempted murder. But it gets worse. I’m learning that everything I thought I knew about myself was a lie. And the underhanded demon who bonded with me? Well, he’s convinced he can keep me... moreWhat’s scarier than hunting demons? Being bonded to one of them. Ever since I got involved with the demons, my life has fallen apart. Now, I’m persona non grata with the mage council. And because of me, my sister is in danger. If that wasn’t bad enough, I’m also the lead suspect in an attempted murder. But it gets worse. I’m learning that everything I thought I knew about myself was a lie. And the underhanded demon who bonded with me? Well, he’s convinced he can keep me. When an ancient fae artifact turns up missing, I have to use every trick up my sleeve to locate it. Someone wants to watch the world burn, and if I don’t stop them, every paranormal alive is a target. Armed with a power I don’t understand, and with a demon I don’t trust by my side, it’s up to me to dodge the people who want me dead and protect my city. Before Samael loses patience with whoever is hunting me and burns the city down himself. ♥ If you like K. F Breene, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, Laurell K. Hamilton, Jennifer Estep, Shannon Mayer, Kim Harrison, and Dannika Dark, you’ll love this series. ♥. ★ Read it now ★. less

He’s an arrogant control freak. I’m a stubborn, loose cannon. We’re a match made in hell. Luckily, that’s Samael's hometown. After the Mage Council publicly excised me, I've finally got my first real case. And I've even taken on a brand-new employee: A werewolf with impulse control issues. But my sister just lost everyone she loves, and she’s begging me to ask Samael for help. Whether I like it or not, I need the high demon's resources... moreHe’s an arrogant control freak. I’m a stubborn, loose cannon. We’re a match made in hell. Luckily, that’s Samael's hometown. After the Mage Council publicly excised me, I've finally got my first real case. And I've even taken on a brand-new employee: A werewolf with impulse control issues. But my sister just lost everyone she loves, and she’s begging me to ask Samael for help. Whether I like it or not, I need the high demon's resources. Because anyone who can kill that many witches has the kind of power we can't afford to ignore. But the more I work with Samael, the more I'm realizing just who he is beneath the mask he wears for everyone else. And the demon I never wanted? He just might be the love I never knew I needed. ♥ If you like K. F Breene, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, Laurell K. Hamilton, Jennifer Estep, Shannon Mayer, Kim Harrison, and Dannika Dark, you’ll love this series. The Deals with Demons world includes the fae, demons, mages, werewolves, witches, and more. ♥. ★ Read it now ★. less

Within a matter of days, Samael will turn to ash. And there’s a high chance I’ll die with him. To save both our lives, I’m calling in every favor and debt owed to me. I’ll travel through realms. I’ll tussle with mythical creatures. And I’ll hand over the things I value most– even if it means playing right into Lucifer’s hands. I never could have imagined I’d risk everything for a demon. But what Samael and I have will always be worth fighting for... moreWithin a matter of days, Samael will turn to ash. And there’s a high chance I’ll die with him. To save both our lives, I’m calling in every favor and debt owed to me. I’ll travel through realms. I’ll tussle with mythical creatures. And I’ll hand over the things I value most– even if it means playing right into Lucifer’s hands. I never could have imagined I’d risk everything for a demon. But what Samael and I have will always be worth fighting for. Even if it means ending treaties, severing friendships, and alienating our allies. Because Samael is mine now. And I protect what’s mine. ♥ If you like K. F Breene, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, Laurell K. Hamilton, Jennifer Estep, Shannon Mayer, Kim Harrison, and Dannika Dark, you’ll love this series. The Deals with Demons world includes the fae, demons, mages, werewolves, witches, and more. ♥. less

Lucifer Morningstar took everything from me. My memories. My freedom. And my powers. Now, it’s my turn to take everything from him. I’ll make alliances with former enemies, kill those who betrayed me and make my grandfather regret ever learning of my existence. Because Samael is readying our people for war. And there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to protect those I love. The Underking thought he could hold me prisoner in his castle. He’s about to learn that he shouldn’t have let me into his world... moreLucifer Morningstar took everything from me. My memories. My freedom. And my powers. Now, it’s my turn to take everything from him. I’ll make alliances with former enemies, kill those who betrayed me and make my grandfather regret ever learning of my existence. Because Samael is readying our people for war. And there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to protect those I love. The Underking thought he could hold me prisoner in his castle. He’s about to learn that he shouldn’t have let me into his world. Because now I’m going to burn that world down. Even if it means I burn with him. less

What do you do when the demon you’re reluctantly obsessed with knows your deepest darkest secret? Every. Excruciating. Detail. If you’re smart, you push him away and bury yourself in work. Except that Vas isn’t the kind of guy who’ll allow me to hide from my feelings for long. Even if he did return from the underworld… different. Meanwhile, I’ve been ignoring all my instincts to hide my tech magic. Instead, I’m using it to help Evie and Kyla solve a high-profile kidnapping case... moreWhat do you do when the demon you’re reluctantly obsessed with knows your deepest darkest secret? Every. Excruciating. Detail. If you’re smart, you push him away and bury yourself in work. Except that Vas isn’t the kind of guy who’ll allow me to hide from my feelings for long. Even if he did return from the underworld… different. Meanwhile, I’ve been ignoring all my instincts to hide my tech magic. Instead, I’m using it to help Evie and Kyla solve a high-profile kidnapping case. Not only is it the right thing to do, but the reward money will also allow me to make a fresh start. But now, my bar is being targeted by my enemies. And Vas insists on shoving his body between mine and any kind of danger. Even though he has his own vengeance to plan. But by choosing to shield me, Vas may have switched from the hunter. .. to the hunted. Now it's my turn to protect him. ♥ If you like K. F Breene, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, Laurell K. Hamilton, Jennifer Estep, Shannon Mayer, Kim Harrison, and Dannika Dark, you’ll love this series. ♥. ★ Read it now ★. less