Locked in a demonic curse, Carmella Ramirez has lost the will to love. Once she was the star of the Ramirez Samba School and lived a charmed life. Now, thanks to an old enemy’s thirst for revenge, she’s the school’s reclusive seamstress and living in the dangerous ghetto of Rio de Janeiro. But that’s the least of her problems. When the sun sets, a succubus overtakes Carmella’s body and uses her beauty to lure men to their death. As the corpses pile up, those controlling Carmella plan to sacrifice her to their demonic god and blame her for the killings.

Her only hope is Sean Kalmus—a world famous musician and warrior of the Celtic god of Music, Maponus. While in Brazil to work the Carnival, Sean’s orders by Maponus to find and rescue Carmella turn into something more than they ever could have imagined when Carmella captures Sean’s heart.

With Sean’s help, Carmella will have to call on her strength, his magic and their love to break herself free before she becomes known as Brazil’s most notorious serial killer.

This story was previously published under the title ‘Dance of the Gods’ and has been extensively revised and updated

Tamara’s Review

I have read several previous books by Ann Mayburn in the BDSM genre and I truly enjoy her voice. This was the first paranormal romance of hers I have read. It is a new series and a new world and let me tell you Ms. Mayburn knocked it out of the park!
I have a fondness for unusual paranormal romance. don’t get me wrong, I love me some werewolves and Vamps, but the Paranormals that delve into ancient Gods and pantheons, and mythology really wind my clock. I love the mix of myth and fantasy, especially in a modern setting.
Cursed takes place mostly in a modern day Brazil. In a world where magic is commonplace, and champions of the Gods exist and are called the “Chosen.”
I loved the characters in Cursed and would hope to see them in the upcoming books of the series, but I can’t figure out who will be our next hero! I was rooting for Carmella throughout the story. I felt so sorry for her. And man, when she finally breaks her curse she is one kick ass heroine!
There were some truly touching moments in Cursed, when Carmella shared her “God’s” gift with the poor women of her neighborhood.
In short: Well done Ann! I definitely look forward to more of the Chosen!