4.4 (96 ratings)

The Demon's Collar: A Dark Fantasy Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (The Bard's Demon)

Name: The Demon's Collar: A Dark Fantasy Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (The Bard's Demon)
Rating: 4.4 (96 reviews)
Author: Lyra Sterling
ISBN: 1968812016

by Lyra Sterling

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About this book

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Catching a demon’s eye is ill-advised.

Catching feelings for a demon? Calamitous.

When Ero enters a cave with a ragged band of adventurers, she seeks only to find the elusive centuries-old book a Temple Mother claimed would help her unravel the mystery of her lineage. Instead, she emerges as the party’s sole survivor…wearing a demon’s compulsion collar to boot.

Bůk left Hell in disgrace when a soft bard evaded his torment. Now to escape the irritations of the living plane and return to Hell several valuable souls richer, he must fulfill the contract he signed with Lord Austvix, one of the six warlords grasping for ultimate control of the land. But to do so, he’ll need Ero’s help solving a particularly thorny puzzle.

Ero knows better than to trust a demon. Bůk knows better than to lust after a bard. But desires, like the fates, have a sense of humor. By the time Ero discovers the truth about herself… By the time Bůk finds the answer to his riddles… their destinies may already be inextricably intertwined.

The Demon’s Collar is the first installment in The Bard’s Demon trilogy, an enemies-to-lovers dark fantasy romance that centers found family, a grumpy demon, a bard in existential crisis, and the occasional cat. Dark humor and dark spice abound. Please read with caution.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: 1968812016

Reader Reviews

Bard’s spicy Demon

December 27, 2025

For a DnD player, I loved this book so much. The Bard is true to character, she is always playing or humming a tune. She love to play for others, her lute is hers in every way possible. She falls for a dark, hot, dangerous, Demon who wants her as a toy but could this turn into something more. The Bard is looking for family but fights her need to always be alone. ) One person found this helpful

A great read!

September 9, 2025

🌶🌶🌶 ✅️ Posessive Demon MMC ✅️ Captor/Captive ✅️ Forced Proximity ✅️ Touch her and die ☠️ ✅️ Magic ✅️ Found Family ✅️ Banter & Sarcasm I devoured this book in less than a day, and it made me laugh, smile, and even had me feeling sad/sorry for some of the characters at times. The author does a great job of building her characters and really pulling you into their story and their experiences. Bůk, our MMC, is a demon given form in human flesh. He has a contract to fulfill and is controlled by...

Loved it!

January 11, 2026

Loved the book read it in two days. Can’t wait for the second book to come out. )

Thrilling DnD Adventure!

December 15, 2025

Just when I thought I had everything figured out I realized I didn’t! I really enjoyed this book and the characters. I can’t wait for the next book! )

Demon & Bard

September 3, 2025

I am OBSESSED with this book! It had top-tier spice (check the trigger warnings). But I am so invested in the plot that I actually screamed when I realized the book was over. It ends on a cliffhanger and I wasn't ready! I can't wait to read the next one! ) 2 people found this helpful