Kindle Edition Download to your Nook (eBook) Download from Apple iTunes (eBook) Category:  Fantasy Type: Fiction Pages: 160 Copyright: Jul 6, 2017 Price: $0.99 (eBook) Being a demon isn’t easy, but who else will prevent an apocalypse? Maya hates being a demon. So when an opportunity arises to ditch her duties as a High Councillor in the Dome and return to the Human Realm, she takes it. But what started off as a journey to see her old hunting partner and tell him her true feelings winds up in a battle to save humanity from an Archdemon Tanatos who also slipped through the Demon Gate. Before that demon becomes too strong, she must eliminate him. It may be a suicide mission, and she’ll willingly do it with the only man on her mind—Ben. Excerpt They weren’t the only ones going for the gate. The black bodies of the lesser demons were piling on top of each other to get through the portal as if it was Black Friday shopping spree in the U.S. She hated seeing those things. They were a reminder of what she could become if she didn’t feed on souls. Those scaly, and sometimes furry, starved bodies were nothing short of a walking nightmare on four legs. Though, some could still walk on two. But what disturbed her in that sight the most was that on the other side, the Human Realm was being invaded by those monstrosities. And, if an Archdemon got loose, the gate would soon collapse. Beside her, the guard summoned his shadow spear, holding on to it tightly. His eyes dated from one lesser to the next, his nerves visibly taking over. Maya peered at him over her shoulder. “You can go back if you’re scared of being dismembered.” “But, High Councillor…” “Call me Maya, will you? I’m sick and tired of people using that damn title that I didn’t earn.” The guard bowed his head, making his long black hair slide over his shoulders. He was kind of cute, but he was nothing compared to the man Maya wanted to meet again. Ben was waiting for her on the other side of that Demon Gate, and she wasn’t about to pass up an opportunity to see him.

I slipped easily in the world of the story
As usual with May, I slipped easily in the world of the story. Since the book is meant to be a standalone taking place in another series it was funny to replace the different events. The point of view of the different characters was more diversified than in the other books and it gave it a different flavour. As for the new characters: I loved them. And finally we have more insight on the relationship between Maya and Ben, that was a very good thing (can't wait for the next book in the HH series to see what's coming next, especially since I got a spoiler).
So come and feel the desire of a human life for Maya.

Amazing read
This book is amazing. It kept me gripped until the end. I loved both characters and the story was great, how they came together and the love is still there even though she is a demon now. Looking forward to more.

Amazing spin-off
Maya's soul is now residing in an attractive vessel, though for a former hunter it represents quite some complications: she is a vampire, and a demon, and therefore she needs to drink blood and devour souls to sustain her existence. When an Archdemon breaks from the Gate and escapes to Human Realm to feed and wreak havoc, Maya flees, too, determined to find her former hunting partner Ben. But the reunion is not as smooth as Maya wished for, and with the quest ahead, even more complications arise.
I love this action-packed and very emotional story. I have already read Helena's series, and now Maya & Ben's story is a great addition to the whole world. Demons, vampires, werewolves and other supernatural creatures, magic and unthinkable powers, that's all a strong concoction. With the brilliant writing, interesting dialogues, stunning world setup, intriguing and suspenseful situations and complex characters, there is nothing I miss in this book. Very pleasurable read.