Sure as Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 4) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Shea Gilkerson 5/1/24

Sure As Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We are back in Juniper Lake for book 4 of the “Life Is Hell” series. This one focuses on Larkspur the pixie, Jaru the imp, and Soren the bodyguard. You see all characters in previous additions to the series and by the time we get to book 4, they feel like comfortable old friends.

Jaru is a former contract companion and has been in many iffy scenarios in his time. All of his experiences have led him to begin his own companionship business to offer better and safer options for courtesans of Juniper Lake. While focusing on his business, he doesn’t have the free time that he used to, and Lark let’s it be known he is very unhappy about it. When sparks begin to fly, Jaru wonders if he can have his business AND Lark. As Jaru wrestles with whether or not this could be the right thing, danger starts to emerge which leads to him hiring Soren in order to protect Lark. Once he sees the chemistry and interest between Soren and Larkspur, he decides he must step out of the way to let them both protected from him and his problems. When Lark is captured, Jaru comes up with a plan to avenge him and a confession of love and devotion is made. Will the three of them be able to figure out what is just right for everyone involved?

Before all is said and done, there is chemistry, intrigue, passion, stress, love, danger, attraction, self doubt, and so many other things that make up the excellent location of Juniper Hills. While characters are paranormal, they are so relatable and understandable in all the ways we doubt ourselves and what we have to offer. The emotions are so beautifully pulled from the reader and you will ache and laugh right along with the characters we have come to love. The world building is fantastic, the characters and the way they have all become family to one another keeps you coming back for more, and the sizzle factor both ramps up and calms down as the moments arise. In order to best appreciate the series and characters I recommend starting at book 1!

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