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Larissa Ione

Seduce Your Dark Side

About Me

I write sexy dark paranormal novels for Grand Central Publishing (formerly Warner Books.) The first book in the Demonica series, Pleasure Unbound, is set in and around an underworld hospital staffed with demons, vampires, and werewolves, and is now available.
BLURB AND PRAISE FOR PLEASURE UNBOUND:
Someone is killing demons–someone other than the Aegis demon slayers, anyway. Now Eidolon, a doctor at Underworld General as well as a demon whose instincts to mate are growing stronger, must pair up with a sexy Aegis Guardian named Tayla Mancuso to learn the truth behind the killings. But Tayla has her own agenda. Her assignment is to find a way to destroy Underworld General. When she falls for Eidolon, who has shown her erotic pleasures she’d never dreamed of, she must face the horrors of her past and choose between becoming one of the very creatures she’s hunted–or death.
“Very dark, very sexy, and very creative. Ione’s Demonica series will have the most jaded paranormal fans perking up!” –Emma Holly, USA Today bestselling author of DEMON’S FIRE
“What a ride! Dark, sexy and very intriguing, this book gripped me from start to finish. I can’t wait to read the next in the series!” –Nalini Singh, NYT bestselling author of MINE TO POSSESS
“A heroine with attitude and a hot-blooded demon make for a dangerously erotic, wonderfully satisfying read. Ione knows how to make your blood boil and your heart race as you devour each and every page.” —Cheyenne McCray, New York Times bestselling author of DARK MAGIC
“Who knew demons could be so hot? Ione takes you on an adventure that’s dark, dynamic and dangerously seductive!” –Jaci Burton, author of HUNTING THE DEMON
“Sexy, dark and suspenseful, Pleasure Unbound will leave you breathless! Larissa Ione brings to life a riveting new world filled with sizzling sensuality, dark wit and wicked hot demons. Larissa Ione is an exciting new voice in paranormal romance!” –Lara Adrian, bestselling author of MIDNIGHT AWAKENING
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I also write erotic paranormal/SF/action novels with collaboration partner StephanieTyler for Bantam Dell, under the name Sydney Croft. Our first four Sydney Croft books are now available!
Last but not least, I write steamy contemporary novellas for Red Sage, and emotional contemporary romances for Samhain.
Visit my website and main blog for more information about my books, and to visit my animal pages!

My Interests

Reading, Writing, Movies, Bowling, NASCAR, animals

Music:

Mostly country and 80's music, but I like some alternative such as Seether and Evanescence. I also make playlists for each novel I write, and since the music reflects the mood of the book, the music is often not what I would choose to listen to when I'm not writing. For example, I listen to a lot of rock music while writing the Sydney Croft novels!

Movies:

Serenity, Star Trek (all), Galaxy Quest, The Mummy, While You Were Sleeping, Forrest Gump, Ever After, Independence Day, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park, Hellboy, Underworld, the X-Men movies, the Indiana Jones movies...I could go on forever!

Television:

Grey's Anatomy, Lost, The Unit, Desperate Housewives, Ghost Whisperer, Ugly Betty, ER, Bones, Criminal Minds, Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Army Wives. All of the Star Trek shows.

Books:

Too many to list! But mostly romance, fantasy, and historical fiction. My favorite authors include Robert Jordan, Sharon Kay Penman, and George R. R. Martin.

Heroes:

The men and women who serve in the military. Firefighters. Police officers. Teachers. My husband, who proudly serves in the U.S. Coast Guard. My writing partner, Stephanie Tyler, who deals with more on a daily basis than anyone I know, and yet, she keeps writing and stays positive. Anyone who is kind to animals.

My Blog

HUGE CONTEST!!!!

Hey, everyone! At the group blog where I participate, Writeminded, Stephanie Tyler, Maya Banks, Jaci Burton, Amy Knupp, and I are giving away HUNDREDS of books and gifts.  And the grand prizes?&n...
Posted by Larissa Ione on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:02:00 PST

PLEASURE UNBOUND Releases!!!

Pleasure Unbound is officially out!   This  is a very dark, very sexy paranormal romance set in and around an underworld hospital run by demons, vampires, and werewolves.  It's the...
Posted by Larissa Ione on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:34:00 PST

Win PLEASURE UNBOUND!

Vampire Wire has 5 copies of Pleasure Unbound to give away, but you need to hurry!  The contest ends Monday! (06/16) Good luck!   Here's the link in case the above is screwy! http://vampire...
Posted by Larissa Ione on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:55:00 PST

Hot Nights, Dark Desires Releases

My newest release, Hot Nights, Dark Desires, has just hit the shelves!  This is an erotic anthology set in the lush, steamy city of New Orleans, with novellas by Eden Bradley, Stephanie Tyle...
Posted by Larissa Ione on Mon, 26 May 2008 07:46:00 PST

Radio Interview

Recently, I was interviewed by author Eric Spencer, who runs a fantastic website called The Creative Mind Behind With Eric Spencer. This week’s show is about bloggers, and in addition to me...
Posted by Larissa Ione on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:05:00 PST

Screwed Up Page!

I have NO idea what happened to my page, so sorry for the mess! I'll fix it when I get a chance...
Posted by Larissa Ione on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:07:00 PST

Secrets Dark Passions Released

Today, December 30th, is the official release date for Secrets Volume 18: Dark Passions.  Woo hoo! Though people have told me that they haven't seen it at their local Borders yet. Hopefully soon...
Posted by Larissa Ione on Sat, 30 Dec 2006 02:49:00 PST

Happy Holidays!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!
Posted by Larissa Ione on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 07:14:00 PST

Secrets Volume 18 is a Desert Isle Keeper!

All About Romance, a site dedicated to romance books, has reviewed Secrets Volume 18 (which contains my novella, Flesh to Fantasy,) and dubbed it a Desert Isle Keeper. The review is glowing, and ...
Posted by Larissa Ione on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 05:37:00 PST

On The Cover of Romantic Times!

My Secrets Volume 18, Dark Passions, cover made the cover of the December issue of Romantic Times! :)  Inside, there's an  article about Red Sage, as well.  I'm dying to get my copy! :...
Posted by Larissa Ione on Wed, 25 Oct 2006 06:59:00 PST