I started this book knowing several friends had enjoyed it, but having forgotten what they said about it. There is more here than the steamy comedy I expected based its cover and blurb.

In the best tradition of rom-coms, it is clear from the outset that Becky and Loga do not belong together. We don't like him, or his mother (Becky's employer) and it is obvious they have to go.

I like that not a lot of time is devoted to backstory. Demons are real, they've gone public and they coexist alongside humans, while being able to move to and from other planes of existence. And they like to eat salmon.

So, Logan pressures Becky into agreeing to summoning a demon for a tryst before their wedding, because "demons don't count". Despite misgivings she goes along with his wish, and rather than a subservient "sex doll" they summon Quenalith, a powerful warrior serving time imprisoned as penance for a crime she committed. Quenalith and Becky take one look at each other and feel and instant connection, then (also in the tradition of rom-coms) they need to overcome a series of obstacles and misunderstandings keeping them apart.

The story is told from the alternating perspectives of Becky and Quenalith. The latter has experience living among humans but has a lot to learn about relating to them, and she is haunted by events from her own past which need to be put to rest so she and Becky can find their HEA before the book runs out of pages. I never could reconcile Quenalith with the pretty green-armed girl on the cover of the book as she is written as a beautiful but intimidating woman with a tendency towards masculine clothing (when not required to pass as a summoned plaything.)

And how's the sex, you ask? Phenomenal. Becky and Quenalith want each other from their first meeting, but it takes them some time to finally get there. When they do the need and longing is so there you can taste it. And being a demon, Quenalith has "assets" not available to human women, all of which are put to great use. if you're here for the sex, you'll love it!

Finally of note is an afterword from Cassie Alexander in which she talks about her own life and how she came to write this book. I don't always read appendages to a story but this one struck home with me and I urge any reader not to skip it.

I understand this is the author's first sapphic romance. In my opinion she knocks it out of the park.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and I am leaving this review voluntarily. ( )