Finished Surviving Demon Island by Jaci Burton.

This is the first book in a new series by Burton about humans who defend the world from demons. In this book, movie star Gina Bliss signs up for a Survivor-like reality show where the object is to kill “demons.” She’s whisked away to a tropical island, along with several other “contestants.” Gina quickly bumps heads with Derek Marks, one of the shows “drill sergeants,” for lack of a better word.

But as it turns out, the show is just a ruse to find and train more people to hunt down and kill the demons, which are very, very real. The good guys and bad guys are locked in an eternal struggle for the fate of the world, etc., etc., etc. Gina soon finds herself battling horrific monsters — and her intense attraction to Derek (Well, she doesn’t battle the attraction too long before giving in.) 😉

An interesting read. I really liked the twist on the reality show, and Burton sets up the next book very nicely. And if you’re looking for some steamy sex scenes, this one won’t disappoint. Things get very heated in the jungle, if you know what I mean.

My only quibble was when everyone learned that the demons were real, they all immediately signed up to do battle with them. Essentially giving up their old lives for a new one full of danger and probably an early, painful death. Just like that.

I know these people all lost their mothers and had a need for revenge. That they were damaged, scarred, and looking for a family. Maybe it’s just me, but I still would have taken a couple of days to think it over, at the very least. And being told I’m going to be on a reality show when I’m really being recruited to be a demon hunter would make me angry. Really, really angry. :hulk:

Still, thumbs up.

Up next: Bled Dry by Erin McCarthy