Hotter Than Hell - Jackie Kessler Hell on Earth

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      Praise for Hell’s Belles

      “Kessler’s debut novel will captivate fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon and Laurell K. Hamilton from the very first page. The novel is steamy, humorous and fast-paced, with tons of imagery and symbols that take it to a deeper level, similar to that of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series.”

      —Romantic Times

      “Ms. Kessler has hit the jackpot with this debut novel of dark fantasy. Hell’s Belles offers something for everyone; devilishly witty humor, a sassy heroine, a hunky hero and demonic creatures; what more could a reader ask for? Don’t miss it!”

      —PNR Reviews

      “Had me hooked from the first sentence…I’ll be reading this one again and again.”

      —MaryJanice Davidson, New York Times bestselling author

      “With characters that are intriguing and fully developed and a plot that’s out of this world, this is a fabulous start to the ‘Hell on Earth’ series. Hell’s Belles will enchant paranormal fans.”

      —Romance Reviews Today

      “As sinful and decadent as melted chocolate on skin. A dazzling debut!”

      —Cathy Clamp, co-author of Hunter’s Moon

      “Wicked, sexy, and delightfully funny, Hell’s Belles is hot stuff. I’m burning to get my hands on the sequel.”

      —J.A. Konrath, author of Whiskey Sour

      Praise for The Road to Hell

      “This is writing of blistering splendor: Kessler’s acid wit and wry style make for damn fine reading. Trust me, the seven deadly sins have never had it so good!”

      —Cornelia Read, author of A Field of Darkness

      “A deliciously wicked story that mixes romance and humor with dark urban fantasy.”

      —Romantic Times

      “Jezebel is a refreshingly angst-free character, cheerfully libidinous and very, very funny. This fun, fast-paced series works as urban fantasy or paranormal romance. There’s some great world-building here and an intriguingly subversive mythology, served up with a breezy tone that fits the heroine perfectly.

      —Elaine Cunningham, author of Shadows in the Starlight

      “A wicked, deliciously inventive treat. This book thoroughly seduced me. It’d be a sin to miss it!”

      —Rachel Caine, author of Midnight Alley

      “Sizzling…Kessler’s raunchy blend of heaven, hell and eros makes for a wild thriller ride, and hot, tough-talking Jesse has gumption and sass.”

      —Publishers Weekly

      Books by Jackie Kessler

      HELL’S BELLES

      THE ROAD TO HELL

      HOTTER THAN HELL

      Published by Zebra Books

      HOTTER THAN HELL

      JACKIE KESSLER

      ZEBRA BOOKS

       KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORP.

       http://www.kensingtonbooks.com

      For Brett. Always.

      Contents

      Acknowledgments

      PART I

      THE ASSIGNMENT

      Chapter 1

      Coitus Interruptus

      Chapter 2

      Stalling

      Chapter 3

      Panic

      Chapter 4

      And the Holy Kept Rolling In

      Chapter 5

      Hey, Baby—Come Here Often?

      Chapter 6

      A Bit of Spice

      Chapter 7

      Stalker Time, Infernal Style

      Chapter 8

      Wet Dream

      Chapter 9

      Jealous, Much?

      PART II

      THE SEDUCTION

      Chapter 10

      Incubus Meets Girl

      Chapter 11

      Small Talk, Big Demon

      Chapter 12

      Under Pressure

      Chapter 13

      Don Juan Comes to Dinner

      Chapter 14

      Amadè

      Chapter 15

      When Sins Collide

      Chapter 16

      Lies

      Chapter 17

      Stripped

      Chapter 18

      This Pivotal Moment

      PART III

      THE AFTERMATH

      Chapter 19

      Revelations

      Chapter 20

      Too Late

      Chapter 21

      The Libertine’s Punishment

      Chapter 22

      The Great God Pan

      Chapter 23

      And This, At the End of Everything

      Author’s Note

      Acknowledgments

      My heartfelt thanks to…

      John Scognamiglio, the rest of the Zebra gang, and Ethan Ellenberg, for making this book possible.

      Miriam Kriss, for your unbridled enthusiasm.

      Eileen Cruz Coleman, Vibekke Courtney and Dream Forge Media, Magee King, Marie Lu, Diane Nudelman and the Advance Promotions team, and the incredible staff of the Delmar P.O., for their support when I decided to Hit the ROAD.

      Backspace and the CR-RWA, for being terrific author communities.

      Jaci Burton, Rachel Caine, Cathy Clamp, Elaine Cunningham, MaryJanice Davidson, Joe Konrath, Cheyenne McCray, Michelle Rowen, Martha O’Connor, Cornelia Read, and Gena Showalter, for their love of all things Hell.

      Caitlin Kittredge and Richelle Mead, for keeping me sane.

      Renee Barr, who goes above and beyond.

      Heather Brewer, the best critique partner an author could ever hope for.

      Mom and Dad, for cheering me on.

      Ryan and Mason, for being who they are.

      And Brett, who should get a medal for putting up with my mishegas.

PART I

      Chapter 1

      Coitus Interruptus

      Anyone in my position would’ve thought the buzzing in my head was anticipation. Five minutes to go, then the client would be eating from my hand. Literally. I had the grapes ready and waiting in the ice bucket, chilling. She liked it when I let the cluster dangle over her lips—she’d

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