Prince of Ice (Tales of the Demon World, Book 2)

by Emma Holly

Book Overview

Emma Holly loves to take a walk on the wild side, (Best Reviews) and here she ventures into a sensuous and dangerous world where a human courtesan becomes the flesh abd blood property of a demon... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425212599
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Berkley
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.6" x 0.8" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Excellent bbook very good read

Xishi is the daughter of the emperor and an exiled noble woman. When her mother is murdered she is given a home by Corum's mother a yama noble. She and Cor become playmates until they reach the age of 8 because she helps him calm himself. But she is sent away as it appears she is gaining too much influence over him, as he is a prince and she is a commoner. The plot really gets underway when Cor buys her as a pillow girl. It starts out pretty linear but about half way through the complications start showing up. Verry nicely done plot. Good characters and some humor as well as well written erotic scenes. One of Holly's best so far.

WOW WOW WOW - Outstanding work by Emma Holly! Her best yet!

I can HONESTLY say that "Prince of Ice" is not only one of the hottest books I have ever read, but it is also one of the best romance novels I have ever had the pleasure of devouring! WHAT AN AMAZING STORY!! This book doesn't have a single line out of place! It is incredibly well crafted! The story flows from page to page so very effortlessly, while keeping you completely engrossed in it. Not much could have distracted me while I was reading this book! WHAT WRITING! Highly original - like a sexy fusion of Victorian darkness and Asian-inspired mystique! The story was so rich and detailed, it played out like a movie in my mind. I thought I could feel every texture, smell every scent and sense every heartbeat she described! Outstanding work Emma Holly! I would give it more stars if I could!!!

fabulous erotic Demon World tale

In Midarri, Xishu Huon is a quarter-breed, which means she is considered inferior by the Yama as that 25 percent is the lowly human. She was Prince Corum's friend when he was a young boy, but exiled to an orphanage once her tainted blood became known and her skill to somehow caused Corum to feel emotions, a taboo amongst the Yama. Years later Corum has not yet met his soulmate as his eyes remain non black; when the eyes turn, the Yama knows they have found their beloved. His royal parents worry for him so they encourage their offspring to accept a woman for his sexual pleasure and education. Corum has become known as the PRINCE OF ICE for obvious reasons, but he melts when he sees Xishu. As it becomes apparent that they are soulmates, adversaries continue Machiavellian plots to destroy the royals with Xishu their expendable pawn. PRINCE OF ICE is a fabulous erotic Demon World tale (humans call the Yama demons) that grips readers once Xishi and Corum meet as young adults and never slows down (even for sexual encounters). Readers will enjoy this paranormal gender changing Roman Holiday with strong intrigue undercurrent as the Prince and the tainted commoner fall in love. Harriet Klausner

Great Chemistry and romance

Yamas (demons) are superior in Emma Holly's Demon World; they are physically more beautiful, smarter, and stronger than human. They look down upon humans because they are emotional. Corum is a yama prince with a genetic anomaly that makes him more emotional than the average yama. Xishi, the courtesan renamed Buttercup is his perfect match, she is born of a secret tryst between a disgraced half-human yama noblewoman and the yama emperor. They meet as infants and instantly have an unbreakable bond; one is not complete without the other. When they turn eight they are separated in order to make Corum more disciplined in his emotions. When they next meet he has become a prince of ice to hide his genetic anomaly and keep his family honor, but he cannot resist Buttercup so he buys her for his lover (pillow girl) and the chemistry and love between them explodes. They have not forgotten each other or the love they share. This was a very sexy, sensual, return to Holly's demon world and it was very romantic to see two destined mates become one even against the rules of their society.