Author: Sarah Hawley

Synopsis: Mariel Spark knows not to trust a demon, especially one that wants her soul, but what’s a witch to do when he won’t leave her side—and she kind of doesn’t want him to?

Mariel Spark is prophesied to be the most powerful witch seen in centuries of the famed Spark family, but to the displeasure of her mother, she prefers baking to brewing potions and gardening to casting hexes. When a spell to summon flour goes very wrong, Mariel finds herself staring down a demon—one she inadvertently summoned for a soul bargain.

Ozroth the Ruthless is a legend among demons. Powerful and merciless, he drives hard bargains to collect mortal souls. But his reputation has suffered ever since a bargain went awry—if he can strike a bargain with Mariel, he will earn back his deadly reputation. Ozroth can’t leave Mariel’s side until they complete a bargain, which she refuses to do (turns out some humans are attached to their souls).

But the witch is funny. And curvy. And disgustingly yet endearingly cheerful. Becoming awkward roommates quickly escalates when Mariel, terrified to confess the inadvertent summoning to her mother, blurts out that she’s dating Ozroth. As Ozroth and Mariel struggle with their opposing goals and maintaining a fake relationship, real attraction blooms between them. But Ozroth has a limited amount of time to strike the deal, and if Mariel gives up her soul, she’ll lose all her emotions—including love—which will only spell disaster for them both.

Genre: Fantasy

Subgenre: Contemporary Romance

Audience: New Adult

Pages: 367

Spice: 🌶️🌶️

3+ explicit steamy scenes

Rating: 93% ★★★★★

Breakdown

Main Character: 8%

A few small issues, but overall still really enjoyed and loved.

Side Characters: 7%

Great. Some problems, but nothing major. Enjoyed and liked regardless.

Atmosphere/Intrigue 10%

One of my favorites ever. Of all time. Nothing bad to say.

World Building 10%

One of my favorites ever. Of all time. Nothing bad to say.

Logic/Believability 10%

One of my favorites ever. Of all time. Nothing bad to say.

Romance/Relationships 10%

One of my favorites ever. Of all time. Nothing bad to say.

Plot/Pacing 10%

One of my favorites ever. Of all time. Nothing bad to say.

Writing Style 10%

One of my favorites ever. Of all time. Nothing bad to say.

Enjoyment 18%

This is out of 20%