Her Soul To Take by Harley Laroux is the first book in the Souls Trilogy.
At the time of publishing this guide, this story was available on Kindle Unlimited.
Here’s more about the book, along with our free Dirty Dozen downloadable discussion question guide for your spicy book club.
Book description
Leon I earned my reputation among magicians for a reason: one wrong move and you’re dead. Killer, they called me, and killing is what I’m best at. Except her. The one I was supposed to take, the one I should have killed – I didn’t. The cult that once controlled me wants her, and I’m not about to lose my new toy to them.
Rae I’ve always believed in the supernatural. Hunting for ghosts is my passion, but summoning a demon was never part of the plan. Monsters are roaming the woods, and something ancient – something evil – is waking up and calling my name. I don’t know who I can trust, or how deep this darkness goes. All I know is my one shot at survival is the demon stalking me, and he doesn’t just want my body – he wants my soul.
Her Soul to Take is book 1 in the Souls Trilogy. Each book within the Souls Trilogy is interconnected, following a different couple through a similar timeline in the fictional world of Abelaum.
Her Soul To Take book club discussion guide
**PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS DISCUSSION QUESTION GUIDE MIGHT INCLUDE SPOILERS**
We’ve provided the Dirty Dozen below; twelve spicy and intriguing questions to spark discussion and help you uncover the spine-tingling depths of the story.
The Dirty Dozen
Foreplay – Warm Up Questions
1. What’s the overall spice level? 1 (Not Spicy) – 10 (Spiciest Thing I’ve Ever Read)?
2. How does the spice level compare to the other books we’ve read together?
3. If you could summon supernatural help – a demon, deity, or spirit – would you do it? What would you want from them, and what price would you be willing – or unwilling – to pay?
The Spicy Bits – Gettin’ Down and Dirty with the Plot
4. The story blends horror and lust in fascinating ways. Does fear heighten the erotic tension for you, or does it make it harder to stay in the moment?
5. Rae’s line that “a woman should never be ashamed of wanting sexual pleasure for herself” hits hard in a genre where shame and desire often intertwine. How does this book handle female pleasure compared to others in dark romance?
6. Too many of the mortals in this world live “constrained lives,” limited by morality. Do you think moral boundaries protect us from corruption, or do they keep us from fully living?
7. The idea of “ownership” and “forever” comes up a lot. Do you read those as romantic promises, power dynamics, or something darker?
8. The descriptions of Hell are lush, strange, and beautiful. Did you picture it as a place of torment, temptation, or something entirely different?
9. Rae admits that some of her darkest fantasies only feel safe inside her head or in a consensual role play. How does the book handle the tension between fantasy and consent, especially in scenes where she’s helpless but still in control of the choice? Did it feel empowering, uncomfortable, or both?
10. Pain and pleasure overlap in this book – from the piercing scene to moments of surrender. Where do you draw the line between erotic and extreme?
11. The final act moves fast – from Rae’s capture to the Hadleighs’ downfall and the “ending” of the God. Did that quick resolution feel satisfying, or did it leave you wanting more time to explore the aftermath? How did the pacing affect your emotional investment in Rae’s survival, her giving up her soul, and the story’s conclusion?
Aftercare – Final Thoughts
12. When you close the book, what lingers more: the heat, the horror, or the heart? What did Her Soul to Take make you feel or think about that surprised you the most?
Bonus: What questions do you have for the author? If you could dog-ear a page with a question for the author, what would it be?
Please feel free to use this post as a starting point for your spicy book club discussion questions and use the comments below to share your thoughts and insights about the book. You can also get a free downloadable copy of the discussion guide using the button below.
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